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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1891
Page
2
Readable fragments describe post office filing as second class matter, statements about local politics, plans to travel to Trenton, and assorted commentary on streets, politics, and local improvements. The text references Coroner Dr John H Picket and Assemblyman Kyte, plus discussions on protectionist economics and public works priorities.
James G. Blaine and party arrived in New York City from Washington and stayed at the Fit Avenue Hotel. He said health improved after Bar Harbor, noted rest helped, and he would not campaign publicly while recovering. He planned to depart for Washington soon with few callers admitted. Secretary Bunce managed visitors and John W. Dwight confirmed no campaign speeches during illness.
William Coy admits fatally striking John Whalen after discovering Whalen with Coy's wife. The pair argued at Coy’s home and Whalen attacked with a fist and ax before Coy killed him with the ax. Coy then contemplated disposal before leaving the scene.
Insurgents in Paraguay attempted to overthrow President Juan G. Gonzalez before his four year term ends in 1894. Government troops quickly defeated the rebels who fled to Argentina where officials armed them. Paraguay has about four hundred thousand people and an area of 20 000 square miles. Asuncion population around twenty six thousand.
An October revolt at Deer Island prison saw about 150 inmates take control of the yard for nine hours brandishing bludgeons. Officers were hissed for disciplining a boy, then arrangements with Prison Commissioners led to rioters returning to duty after hearings and warnings for Officer Halloran.
In Cuesaire Connecticut Susie Carver twenty handsome village girl was assaulted by a tramp Wednesday night. He seized her and threw her down then cut her cheek with a knife and struck her again. The attacker fled believing he had killed her. Neighbors and search parties aided by her father questioned the freight train escape theory.
A boiler explosion on Division No 4 at the Mayville Farm owned by the Grandin Brothers killed four men and seriously injured four others. The victims include engineer W N Rosberger and fireman Hans Baastad. Surviving injured named William Peabody and Larry May.
In Willimantic Connecticut Justice Lynch hears a suit by Rood against Lockman for 1.70. The jury refused to deliberate until Lockman paid Rood an extra 50 to cover expenses after Rood’s bond was raised. Verdict goes to Rood.
Mies Wainwright remains a top choice for matinee crowds as Julian Magnus adds an extra Wednesday performance on October 21 to accommodate visiting audiences. The company also features Henry Miller Barton Hill Blanche Walsh Kate Blanche and Will B Ingersoll among others.
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