Turbulent New Jersey politics and labor tensions rise
The piece reports heated New Jersey politics around the Republican and Labor movements, noting figures such as Adrian and Abbott, comments by Knights of Labor official Hayes, and local voter dynamics in Middlesex and Plainfield. It also mentions suicides and Jewish emigration issues impacting public sentiment.
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Trenton
New Jersey
Adrian
Abbott
H B.cook
Convcation
Hayes
Knights of Labor
Devouerd
Middlesex County
Plainfield
Charitier
Elopers Matilda Batger and William Congdon Arrested in Ohio
Exyria and nearby towns report Matilda Batger aged eighteen and William Congdon sixteen eloped from Brooklyn, stole horses and a buggy, wandered the countryside, and were captured after a chase from Berea to Columbus. They faced horse stealing charges with $1,000 bail and lived largely outdoors.
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Exyria
Ohio
Matilda Batger
William Congdon Sre
Brooklyn
Matilda
William
Berea
Wellington
Huntington
Chicago
Julielson
Cleveland
Columbus
Plate
Miss Powell May Die After Explosion Injures Daughter
In Lospex Oct 16 a New York Capitain Powell's wife at Keppel street Russell Square attempted cleaning a rifle. The weapon exploded injuring his daughter aged thirteen in the left breast. The girl was rushed to a hospital in critical condition while the mother, distraught, awaited further word.
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Monmtsrovey
Jacob L. Shiphim
New York
Witt
Asdul
White
Maple Avenue
Pirkaleael Mead
Sutphin
Maple Avenues
Landon
Lospex
Powell
Keppel Street
Russell Square
Aoe
Lee
Steamboat Eva Boiler Explodes Killing Deckhand
An explosion aboard the steamer Eva at Port Townsend dock injures seven and kills a deckhand. The missing man’s name is not known. Wounded include Willie Biggs and several other crew members. captain and chief engineer were ashore moments before the blast.
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Waarcou
Port Townsend
Ellingham Bay
Kite
Frere
Willie Biggs
Joe Mint
al Biggs
Joe Cook
David An A. Sunberg
J. Feeney
Davis
English girl and married man flee to New York from Britannic
Miss Harriet Ellis daughter of the Rev Ellis of Christ Church Burseley England sailed on the Britannic with Albert Edward Mottram a married man with a family at Wigan. Her father intercepted them at sea and took her from the deck. Mottram also came ashore and they proceeded toward New York.
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Queenstown
Harriet, Ellis
Mottram
Ven
New York
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George Dilts
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Salem
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Coax
Alderman Scott
Ahip
Charles Stewart Parnel
William O'Brien
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EmAnera
Harry Reyter
John Fifé
Second Avenue
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Reuter
Fife
Bey
Ic Voloreiactory
Miss Powell
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Theve
Papa
Harriet Ellis
Albert Edward Mottram
Bek
Alfred Dolge
Doane
Boot and Shoe House
West Front St
Oetlyr
J. Frank Mundy
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Broadway
East Front Street
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Sant A. M. Seguine
Laing
Prat 3
Mattison Ave
John Johnston
South Avenue
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North Avenues
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the Central Pharmacy
Gavetts
George W. V. May
Ave
Fourth St
Plainfield, N. J
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J. F. MacDonald
Iptown
East Front St
Park Ave
Washington
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Carey
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D. W. Roger
Acainea
Heyniger
Rose, Heckers
Superlative
Pure Feed
Somerset’ St
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American Steam Laundry
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Upholtery Hair Mattresses
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