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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1893
Page
3
A chaotic scene unfolds near the exposition when a deadly collision tears through the crowd and hospital vicinity. Survivors describe severed limbs and burned remains as investigators compile lists of victims and unidentified bodies.
A light of the Pacific express collided with a westbound freight near the telegraph office rail yard at high speed. The crash ripped cars apart, fire followed, and passengers were trapped by timbers and seats. Rescue crews, aided by locals, battled flames as mournful scenes of the dead and injured emerged, with two engineers and a conductor later charged with manslaughter.
The senate confirmed Van Alen by a narrow vote amid a heated but good natured debate on his appointment as Italian ambassador. Opponents led by Republicans pressed for broader scrutiny while Democrats largely supported the administration’s choice. a recommit motion failed and the final tally stood 3 yeas 2 nays.
Oct 21 reports the Senate opened briefly with the key event a proposed cloture rule by Mr Voorhees to cut off debate after thirty days on any unamended bill or resolution. An amendment to the silver purchase bill revived a 1637 free coinage theme amid House activity but little interest otherwise. Additional items include a charge against Mr Cartin over railroad lands and news of a Costa Rica defaulter Weeks.
Reported chaotic scene as visitors’ crowd grew frantic during a brief stop. Police struggled to control the throng with hundreds cheering. officers eventually lowered voices and ceased speaking aloud amid the commotion.
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