This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
4
A weather record dated October 18, 1894 notes high of 65 and low of 35 with trace rain. The entry provides typical daily observations including rain and general conditions recorded at the Plainfield station.
A Plain-Geld merchant charges excessive calls by Pialafeld festival groups and questions why he should sign his name. The paper defends free commerce and denies backing any interference with where residents buy goods.
The Eighth Congressional District Republicans held a Bayonne campaign kickoff at Metropolitan Park. Speakers included ex Congressman Roswell G Horr and Elizabeth’s Charles N Fowler. The event also featured Bayonne’s Colonel Charles W Fuller and Mayor John C Rankin.
The United States Circuit Court jury awarded Miss Monroe of Chicago five thousand dollars against the New York World for publishing two poems deemed copyrighted. Ernest C. Chamberlin, once Bulletin editor and now World editor, testified he arranged a $150 purchase but later learned of Monroe rights. Witnesses testified to the poem's intrinsic value and copyright status, and the jury held Monroe entitled to the damages.
City announces the three circuit Gamewell fire alarm system proved effective when a box 34 alarm activated while technicians repaired a break in Netherwood. Chief Doane and Elestrician Chamberlain observed the incident, noting a second line failure from a different district would still notify nearby stations.
Miss Amy Cook tendered a cordial reception to a circle of friends including a plumber Wednesday in Scotch Plains. The evening offered a dance, observation party contests with ladies and gentlemen prizes, decorative lighting, and a late midnight supper at individual tables. Notable guests and well known names from nearby towns attended the event.
The item outlines a Pennsylvania Railroad route from New York to Cincinnati and Chicago via Washington and Pittsburgh with a through train including vestibule sleepers and dining car. It notes departure times from New York and Philadelphia and arrival estimates, mentioning steam and electric heat and no extra fare.
The piece discusses the rise of ready made clothing especially for boys and men, noting the need for alterations to ensure proper fit. It emphasizes that ill fitting shirts cause posture issues and discomfort, urging careful selection to avoid constriction.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.