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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1892
Page
3
A chaotic derailment near Bergen Point disrupts New Jersey Railroad traffic as coal cars derail into a heap. Local voters and club events are noted with assorted personal moves and public notices across Plainfield and Dunellen, including band concerts and civic meetings.
A fire on a Saturday night near 9 50 o clock endangered Aaron L Jimmerson s house on Leland s avenue and threatened the Reed family s residence as a kerosene lamp exploded in an adjoining shed. The blaze spread to woodwork but was checked after alarms sounded and firemen responded.
The New Yorks defeated the Crescents Saturday in a well played game. Heavy hitters Gore Fields and Sharrott from the National Leagues helped Somerset county’s New Yorks seize the pennant lead while Crescents manager praised fair play and blamed West End for fielding weaker local talent.
Sharrett hits the only home run as Crescenta edges West Ends 1 0. Daley drives Crescenta’s lone run on Leidy’s double, while Gore is roughed up by Sailivens. Brady and Setardey try to spark the West Ends but fail to break through as Crescenta plans another game.
Reports from Bayonne say the Crescents aim to secure Westerwell, famed N J A G pitcher, for next season but expect high compensation. Speeden impressed Saturday by defeating West End with four hits allowed, while Holford struggled at bat. The Aringtons beat the Stars of Dunellen 19 to 1 on Park Avenue, extending their winning streak to five games.
Chief Arthas of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other leaders plan discussions today or tomorrow as unrest grows over railway labor. Engineer meetings across the system signal a possible general strike from New York to Buffalo, with Philadelphia host to talks and decisions on action.
The Plainfield Cricket Club plans a match at Girandsyesue grounds against Newark O.0. after cancelations left Staten Island O. C. unable to play. Plainfield seeks to extend its sixteen game season with ten wins and aims to defend the Union county championship against Elizabeth C. in a September 24 clash as two rival clubs face professional players. Local anglers Brown Fre pee Davie and Martin wintered fishing at Amboy, catching one hundred eleven porgies and bluefish.
A Dunellen report details youths stealing watermelons from Mr. Wilson and Mr. Laing, with arrests and fines cited. Other items include a melodrama at Music Hall with Col E D Boone and a court note on Simon Murta’s improving condition after a train accident.
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