28 Sep 1893
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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1893
Page
1
A chaotic OCR report traces a heated exchange around the anticipated presidency and a public interview with Mr. Van Alen. It references claims, party lines, and political maneuvering, with names such as Van Alen and associated figures amid a tense partisan atmosphere.
Mr Gladstone arrives in Forent and receives a formal welcome as he urges reform of parliamentary institutions. He blames the Lords for blocking home rule, arguing the Lords act independently and without accountability while the Commons show national sympathy. The speech questions the durability of current arrangements and predicts crisis if land reform and Irish issues persist.
A late 19th century article outlines Senator Jones proposed silver compromise creating a three member Senate commission, three representatives, and three appointees by the president. The panel would manage minting duties, require Senate confirmation, and report on economic measures tied to currency policy and trade concerns. The piece references Governor Northen and President Cleveland in the broader political context.
A bustling Republican gathering features speeches by Henry A. Brog and others, praising the party’s course while denouncing Democratic aims. Delegates adopt a platform opposing disobedience to party lines, commend leaders, and pledge support for campaign efforts amid calls for unity and renewed vigor in the state.
A man opened fire from the south gallery of the board of trade, wounding three people and prompting a chaotic scramble. The assailant was wrestled to the floor by Themes W Barrett and a bootblack as crowds gathered and police arrived to take him away. The shooter claimed to be under hypnotic influence and to be acting for bread amid a rambling police statement.
Admissions at the World's fair totaled 1681. The Charleston ship arrived in Ain Javelen Brazil. Nathaniel Cacito dies at home near Owege aged 7. Former County Commissioner John Trey fell into a sixty foot well and died. Hanots Taylor the American minister to Spain is confined to bed in Madrid with pneumonia. Atlas line agents abandon hope for the steamer Alvo as her crew and passengers suffer eyesight issues. A lumber trust named the Mississippi Lumber Company, capital 1,500,000, is formed to control Mississippi trade.
The senate debates postponing the silver bill tariff and federal elections law until January as Montana, Washington, and Wyoming vacancies loom. Wolcott and Gorman clash over insults, while Voorhees and Teller defend or attack the president's course. Congress adjourns after a late quota of remarks and procedural moves.
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