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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1892
Page
2
A readable fragment reports an incident at a post office involving Becox Ficom Bextered. Details are limited in the OCR snippet, with no clear date or location beyond the office setting. The item reads as a brief procedural or incident note from a postal site.
Fragmented OCR describes Republican primary meetings and dates for city events. It mentions delegates, November timing, and venue references such as a casino. Names and places are garbled, but the gist outlines election process steps and executive committee mentions.
Official county canvass returns filed with the Secretary of State in Trenton show 9,968 total votes for governor with five candidates. The Socialist Labor and People’s parties test their strength, with the SLP at 1316 votes and the People’s party at 910. Prohibitionists rise to 7,743, while three independents collectively approach 2,000 more than the state’s margin, signaling new parties may hold power.
A reflection on the Tuesday vote and its meaning for party policy. The piece argues the victory did not justify abandoning Republican platform goals or leadership, citing confidence in the party, its aims, and opposition to New York Tammany practices. It contrasts with Democratic critique and urges steady policy adherence.
A stolen flat-bottomed boat used in a Westfield parade was recovered after three men from West Geld visited the area. The boat owner identified the vessel in the parade and noted suspects. a court-related note followed. Also included are brief items on local trials, railway issues, gun clubs events, a rainbow sighting, and various local notices.
Ferment grips the city as Clerk Burke certifies Patrick Oheason re election amid claims of 1000 defective votes for his opponent. Supreme Court appeal reportedly planned to block the swearing in, with Oheason citing French vote irregularities. Also notes James G. Blaine’s improved condition after a restful night.
A dense schedule lists Sunday services and sermons across several churches including Park Avenue Baptist Church, Church of the Heavenly Rest, Grace Church, and Methodist and Unitarian parishes. Reverends J W Richardson A B Jennings Upham Hoe Clark and others are named with sermon topics like Ready for enlistment Faith and The exposure.
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