03 Sep 1892
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1892
Page
1
Cholera reports from Russia show rising new cases and deaths, with official Aug to Sep tallies noting 273 new cases and 2,722 deaths. Officials admit undercounting from rural areas, while St Petersburg logs 14 new cases and 4 deaths, amid renewed prayers and measures to curb the epidemic.
Reports from Deer Park and nearby shores describe the steamer Weewern Reserve breaking in two during a lake storm and sinking with twenty six aboard. Captain Minch identified among the dead. Henry Stewart, the only survivor, detained for identification. Furled wreckage cast ashore near lifeboat station. other vessels City of Toledo and Lizzie McMullum involved in salvage and fatalities. Additional notes cover Homestead strikes, court actions, and various accidents and drownings across Michigan and nearby areas.
In Walton Va yesterday morning outlaw Talton Hall was hanged after being brought to the frame window of the court bow. He spoke briefly to Sheriff Holbrook, then faced the rope and died within seventeen minutes as the black cap was placed. His sister Mrs. Bates attended, condemning the crowd’s mood while noting some deserved hangings among bystanders.
New York weekly review of trade notes improving industry and business, brighter prospects, and higher production across textiles and cotton while wheat prices dip. Europe to buy less of American goods this year but food and clothing demand remains. Treasury currency payments rise. customs receipts up. steel and other sectors report strong activity despite scattered disruptions. Public notices include a prison transfer in Patt[erson], weather forecast predicts mild, east-leaning warmth.
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