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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1891
Page
2
A civic editorial urges every citizen to exercise suffrage as a duty and privilege. It defends free ballot casting against libelous accusations, notes that no law restricts voters in GOP led states, and insists elections reflect justice, honesty, and peaceful prosperity.
The piece argues that in the South voting is systematically thwarted to keep Republicans from participating. It contrasts with the North where Republican victories are earned honestly. The author claims the Democratic party holds a regional monopoly and Republicans are treated as aliens in the South.
Lonpoy Det. 24 reports the Russian bark Gesda sank after hitting the Rainsgate harbor sea wall while seeking shelter. All crew were rescued. Somerset losses include 140000 acres submerged as dikes fail, with Windsor Castle surrounded by floodwaters and towns deserted.
Seven smallpox cases reported in Trenton Italian quarter as red placards mark infected houses. Police guard quarantined block on Ferry Street and vaccination begins. a new case identified at 40 Mott Street, worker Thomas Foshelli. Head Keeper Patterson notes difficulty in conveying gravity to residents.
In Steelsburg Pennsylvania Annie Warner allegedly died after following toxic guidance from her lover James. The 16 year old woman was found dead at her parents’ home near Bushkill. Authorities indicate she admitted taking poison based on his urging.
A letter from Bently to Annie Warner instructed her on taking a lethal dose after a failed engagement. Annie, daughter of William Warner, died following the affections affair.
Martin Rods a German traveling with his wife and baby from California to Pennsylvania leaped from a Miami express near South Charleston Ohio last night. He placed the baby in his wife arms and jumped into the darkness. The train backed to the scene but no trace was found and he was later reported to have hanged himself with his suspenders. His act appears driven by insanity.
Diss Debar known as Vera Ava created a scene in Major Bundy’s Religious Philosophical Journal office by declaring a wish to kiss him. He refused and she attacked him, scratched his face, and was overpowered and removed from the building. Meanwhile a Texan steer escaped in Primpere Pan Allegheny, panic in streets as five were injured and one thought fatally. In Roxport New York, missing Miss Nelly Connors, waitress at Alvord House, remains missing after a September note of a return visit.
Keyport New Jersey October 24 Jacob Brown aged resident of this place was found dead on a stoop early yesterday morning He had frozen to death In a biographical sketch of Sidney E Flower Democratic nominee for Assembly from the Third District the Elizabeth Journal notes his prior campaigns and defeat and says the November contest is not new to him.
An old advertising ditty notes Castoria as a remedy used through generations from infancy to motherhood. The jingle emphasizes consistent use by parents for children across stages.
The Plainfield shop advertises a cigarette free inventory with in house cigar production. It claims cigars are made from pure tobacco and warns no tobacco products are sold elsewhere. The ad lists M. C. Dobbins at North Avenue opposite the railroad station and mentions Golden Sceptre brand.
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.