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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1894
Page
2
Local reports describe docks unroofed and fences scattered as families sought safety. Water six feet deep flooded streets and stores, with floating timber causing extensive damage. Tug Emilie and other crews aided but could not stem losses.
Weather Flannigan of El Paso was indicted by a federal grand jury for abetting three escaped convicts in a Santa Fe wreck and robbery near Denver. The report notes the convicts escaped and mentions the first game of a world series in Kansas with Dr. Gloverh? governing.
Dispatches report Japanese forces occupying Wi Ja and driving 2000 Chinese across the Yalu after a mounted and infantry assault supported by artillery. Reconnaissance notes Chinese strength on the northern Yalu bank with new earthworks and batteries being built. Field Marshal Count Yamagata bases at Ping Yang. General Nodzu commands advance units with MoKdenn expected by early November. Russia warns intervention if Japanese succeed.
Crowds of about 25 000 watched Robert J defeat Joe Patchen at Interstate fair in Sioux City Iowa in three fast heats. The first two heats each ran 2 06 while the final heat saw Robert J surge five lengths ahead with a time near 2 08.
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