30 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1891
Page
1
The Courier highlights penalties in Low water and sewer contracts and condemns the Big Six for lax enforcement. It argues failures to supply pure water, hydrants, or sewerage justify heavy fines, criticizing officials and urging fiscal restraint and accountability amid city governance disputes.
An old dispute in Plainfield centers on the so called Big Six efforts to defeat Haynes and secure party control. The piece recounts meetings at Music Hall, cross examinations of council members, and accusations of mendacity as citizens weigh two years of rule versus reform and lower taxes. It also notes a suspected fraudulent voter registration and calls for honest governance.
Letter to the Courier criticizes the proposed cost of appointing ex-Chancellor Runyon as special counsel. The writer references campaign rhetoric about city finances and the influence of the so called Big Six. The note suggests the spring decision to retain Runyon tied to Low contracts and related ordinances.
Holiday bargains dominate the sale with stock to be used. The ad touts 50 dollar vest equivalents, large quantities of cottons and kerchiefs, underwear, drawers, and jackets for boys. Prices advance from 16c to 66c for various garments.
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