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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1893
Page
2
The piece discusses legislative aims in Atlantic County aiming to unseat a senator, cuts to partisan offices, and restoring nonpartisan boards. It urges voters to demand honest, people-centered legislation, and reports ministerial calls to ban indecent billboards and improve city decency. It also notes James E. Martine's interview backing compulsory voting as a civic duty.
A citizen letter argues one man cannot bear responsibility for corruption and urges accountability at the polls. It laments thieves gamblers and corrupt officials, warning of a future when voters must justify staying away from elections. The reader then asks about the likely extension of electric streetcars toward Netherwood and notes land values tied to rail expansion.
A dubious tale of an impostor linked to Captain Grant and Officer Kel'y spurs a pursuit that found four men in a corner house. Two released, one identified as James Clark, alleged to be connected to a killing. O'Hara’s claim and watch description fail to convince, as detectives doubt his story. Other items note a dance with Professor O'Reilly, street tree removals on West Fifth, a carhouse rampage at Monroe, and various local weathered conditions, plus music hall seats and the upcoming print shop updates.
Fragmented interview notes critique tax related coercion and voter access while detailing a Park Club season opening. It lists patronesses and ticket procedures for November events at the club house with names of committee members and organizers.
The resumed tournament last evening shows seven more games to complete the schedule. Rapidly nearing finish, fewer than a dozen games remain. Players Lyne, Galbraith, Winn, Trayoor, Tibbits and Hig pils each have one or two more matches to play, while others have two or more.
Insurance adjusters from several companies met to discuss the Albion fire loss. The building owner has not yet estimated damages, and the companies plan a future meeting at R. V. Lindabury’s office in Elizabeth to finalize claims. Work at the site on the addition is not completed and may proceed soon.
A mob of women on Bomereet Street oppose a Street Railway rule by Superintendent Adelman forbidding conductors on the Somerset Street branch from fittings. They argue the measure targets a few, and the rest suffer as a result, calling for reconsideration of the policy.
An OCR fragment promotes a salve named Arica Galva or similar, touting cures for bruises ulcers salt sores chapped hands corns and skin eruptions. It states satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded and lists a 25 cent box price, with an address at 32 West Front Street.
A stereo lecture by Rev. Dr Lyman, Presiding Elder, illustrated a westward journey from Venice to Paris using electric views. The audience filled the Monroe Avenue Chapel and applauded the presentation, deeming the event a success. Rent troubles push Pond Tour Works families to consider moving if Winter rents stay high.
An enthusiastic audience at Masse Hall accompanied Ragan on a trip to the World’s Fair. The lecture by BH and A Ragan drew sharp praise for entertaining views, humorous turns, and a thoroughly delighted crowd that applauded and laughed throughout the evening.
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Pisinfield Water Supply Company was held in Elizabeth this forenoon. No meeting of the Pisinfield Bicycle Club was held last night due to lack of a quorum. An old folks’ concert is planned tonight at the First Baptist Church. Winfield Scott Post No. 73 G A R organized a committee to arrange a joint entertainment with the Port and the Woman’s Relief Corps in December. Individual bowling tournament games at the YMCA progress with matches tonight.
A fragmented item describes a Pullman sleeper train from New York to Clacton via Chesapeake and Washington, with vestibule cars and electric lighting. It mentions first class limited rates around 19.500, and scheduled departures at 5.00 and 7.40 p.m. along with excursions returning from Niagara.
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