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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1892
Page
4
The article surveys export prospects for thirty years and notes booming cotton and wheat activity, with prices rising and money easy. It cites enormous cotton transactions, forecasts improved trade volumes, and mentions frost damage to the crop. It also reports a violent incident in Sharonville ending with a suspect’s arrest.
A stove in the pay car on the Cumberland Gap and Ladville road exploded at Luttrell yesterday. The car was wrecked and Paymaster Chax was among those injured. another man sustained non serious injuries. Cluxton was sent to Knoxville for treatment. Mr W M Terry, a local druggist, was noted in connections with a medicinal ad at the end.
The text reports mixed political talk about the Kansas Senate race with remarks on possible lottery resolution in certain legislative districts and how party control could shift in the lower house. notes on the broader legislative impasse and the role of chance in seat selection.
A Washington postmark envelope to Treasurer Nebeker confirms a conscionable donation. Sailings of the Germanic and Consort reach port after delays on Lake Superior. New York’s Purerville company with Chicago plant faced a 1000 claim in court. A New York waiter, Carl Sandor, killed himself on a sidewalk near Naz Record Avenue. Montlen suspected in a $1,000 robbery from bags at the New Albany mint. South Carolina’s exhibit at the World’s Fair appears weak, with Dr Adams Emmett of New York directing its historical objects. Dervish attacks near Maseachhusetts reported under Osman’s command. Boston recount shows Governor Russell re-elected by 2,06 votes. Lt Gov Roger Wolcott trails Carroll by 9. Brakeman killed at 22 years old. Rochester lamp ad copy appears.
An extended description explains celluloid ball production for billiards from material mixing through pressing to spheres, dyeing, turning, and varnishing, noting color rules and safety claims. It also includes assorted anecdotes on superstition, West Point visits, a joke about gravitation and mowing, and a product pitch for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
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