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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1893
Page
4
A catastrophic flood in Ville Onnes, in the alpine region, buried homes and cut off access. Dozens drown as floodwaters and collapsing caves trap residents. Many saved by clinging to wreckage or trees, but casualties mount. bodies recovered and more missing amid ruined hillside dwellings.
A Wiswopsim report describes rapid panics as fires drive families from Arlets toward the city. Fire department battles blazes, trains abandon central routes, and many residents report missing children and widespread destruction across surrounding towns.
A weekly trade review notes modest improvements yet persistent weakness across major industries. Many factories cut wages and hours, while some segments like hardware and silk firms operated partially. Exports rose last week, and the Allan family saga dominates Montreal finance chatter amid railway speculation. A Pennsylvania accident, a Tennessee tragedy, a train-track death, and a fair directory meeting close the eclectic report.
Baseball yesterday shows scattered results in several cities including Philadelphia defeating Catone 4 to none at Colcago with Pittsburgh and Boston games noted. Baltimore beat Cleveland 7 to ? at Cleveland in first game and Baltimore again over Cleveland 2 in second game at Cleveland. Louisville and St Louis games mentioned. Cincinnati and New York 7 listed with unclear details.
Market page reports mixed commodity prices with dairy and grain notes, listing winter wheat futures, Minnesota and Pennsylvania market activity, and flour and creamery prices. It includes scattered prices, bids, and commentary on demand, plus a section of unrelated fiction dialogue embedded in the text.
The article details Brunson Island near Puget Sound where a sole resident, reportedly a local potentate, governs a tiny domain. He collects taxes, claims independence from government, and faces poll tax disputes while living with a cattle ranch and garden. The unusual microstate sits 12 miles from the mainland with sporadic access by water.
A string of quirky vignettes from early 20th century life. A Detroit prep piece recounts a swaggering hotel guest flashing a thousand dollar bill and outwitting clerks. A Bridgetown negress explains Hugo’s charity to his daughter in Barbedoes. A Boston hotel tale recalls a late lunch intrusion by a noble family.
The Troy chief notes past cholera outbreaks and urges keeping Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at home. He claims it quickly relieves stomach symptoms and stresses it as a handy household item, signed by WPL Reynolds Pharmacy manager T. S. Armstrong.
OCR snippets show varied times and routes for mail deposits and closings. Details include direct mall for Philadelphia to Warrenville with 4.30 p m and Saturday 12.90 a m. offices appear open 9.30 to 10.80 a m. mail closes around 6.80 p m and 7.30 p m on Friday. several locations like Easton and Sonzeruis are listed with multiple small figures and times.
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