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Newspaper

Plainfield Courier

Location

Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1891

Page

2

Republicans set primary delegates for city election in 1891

Voters must meet November 4 5 and 7 in four wards to choose delegates to the council and city officials. Notices list locations at Front Street East Sixth Street Seventh Street West Front and nominate candidates for Common Council Constable Justice of the Peace and City Executive posts. Democrats urged to vote and attend primaries next week.

City of Association Hall Front Street P. m First Ward Re- Thertay East Front East Sixth Wasino Seventh Street Arlington Piette Ek Carey’s Sunction Rooms West Front Street Common Council Constable A. Bargox E. N. Knoxsox Tnk Somerset Messenger Bergen Sam- Greet Evy James J. Bergen Ceerocenner

Political Rhetoric and Deteriorating Scene Vignette

The passage condemns a political appeal favoring liquor interests and Democratic power, labeling it as gerrymandering and misused national topics. It shifts to a desolate interior scene with dust, cobwebs, and a tense exchange, hinting at secrecy and danger in a decaying building.

Bergen Trenton

Mob Attack on Dillon and Farmer at Anti-Parnellite Meeting

John Dillon and Dr. Farmer were assaulted by a mob of Parnellites while en route to an anti-Parnellite meeting. Dillon sustained a serious leg injury from a thrown stick but kept speaking to address the crowd. The assailants aimed to strike Dillon’s head while McCarthyites stood nearby.

John Dillon Dr. Farmer Dillon Kthorn Mr. Dillon Newark N. J Merry's T. Michael's Hospital McLord St. Michael's Hospital

Wealthy Ogden Disappears After $20,000 Loan

In Newark and nearby towns a high profile disappearance unfolds as Ogden, a reputed wealthy man linked to the “Model Dairy” farm, vanishes after an unresolved loan from years past. Neighbors mourn, his wife and family grieve, and reports tie the case to a church scandal and a possible assignable debt settlement.

Mintyinte N. J Ogden

Earthquake Destruction Kills Hundreds in Japanese City

Reports from Hioga and Osaka detail massive quake damage. Hioga on Houde land is reported nearly wiped out as telegraph lines fail and casualties remain uncertain. Osaka city of 450,000 loses about 300 lives with widespread building collapse.

Thirty Die as Tunis Wedding Hall Collapses

Thirty natives were killed when a newly built wall collapsed at a wedding gathering in Tunis after heavy rains undermined the wall. All bodies recovered. In New Jersey news, the Central Railroad v Port Reading Railroad verdict awarded $50,966 to Central for crossing rights at Carteret. appeal planned.

Tenis the Central Railroad New Jersey Port Reading Railroad Company Cartaret The Central

Grand Republican Rally in Spencer's Hall Tonight

North Plainfield voters are invited to a grand Republican rally in Spencer's Hall this evening. Prominent speakers include George A. Wilts candidate for Assemblyman. Union County Roadsters will award silver medals to members who have driven a thousand miles, with bars for additional miles.

A. Ditts Assembly Somerset Spencer’s Hall North Plainfield Ditts Mr. Bergen Spencer's Hall George A. Wilts Union County Roadsters

Chilean Government Refuses Responsibility for Baltimore Attack

Chilean government replies to the American demand for reparation over the attack on the Baltimore's crew. The note refuses responsibility and informs the U S State Department. Washington is notified and consular officials are consulting as decisive action is anticipated soon.

Baltimore Egan Valparaiso Santiago Chilean Legation Chili State Department Washington McCreery Sehley

Lehigh Valley Railway Mortgage Recorded for 10 Million

The Lehigh Valley Terminal Railway Company filed a record with Union County officials for a 10 million dollar mortgage to the Central Company of New York. The mortgage covers the entire plant and branches and funds will finance road development. Central Trust Company will receive interest. The action was noted in multiple counties.

Lehigh Valley Terminal Railway Company Union County The Central Company of New York Lehigh Valley Company Central Trust Company

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