President Cleveland and the duty toward Congress
The report defends the President’s health and public service duties against claims he needs a rest. It argues Lincoln did not rest during sessions, notes Cleveland convened Congress for a great purpose, and comments on public reactions to his lengthy message.
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Bonste
Hoke Smith
Claveland
Gallinger
Committee On Pensions
Senate
House
Senate Finance Committee
Voorhees
Allen and Cockrill
J. C. Sibley
Sibley
Congress
Cleveland
West
Jerry Simpson
Jerry
Church & Company
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Elx Woaks
Svasion
Journala Wast
Desticia
Sao
Tribune
Herald
Mannger
Dan Voorhees
Indiana
Voorhes
The Fallacy of Our Trial by Jury in Criminal Cases
A critique of jury trials arguing for wholesale reform to avoid miscarriages of justice. The piece attacks juror ignorance, bias, and influence by media, advocates replacing juries with professional panels, and suggests judges as referees or three-judge tribunals in murder cases. It also calls for a salaried, educated jury pool, with harsh penalties for corruption to ensure impartial verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Angory
Senate
Tfongia
United States
J. C. Horris
Severe late August storm devastates Somerset county New Jersey
A August 26 1893 storm delivering heavy rain hail and lightning caused extensive damage across Somerset county New Jersey. Telephones and telegraph services faltered while power lines and bridges were strained. Homes churches and schools suffered shattered windows and roofs. Farmers reported ruined crops with many named families and farms affected by hail and wind damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
William Henderson
Highland Park
Sesera
Sourrvines
N. J
Somerset County
First Reformed
Wholedle Grocery Boue
Tannuson & Leagy
South Street
Westfield Clat
Gormantown
Lake Hopatcong
Releas ed felon linked to 1877 Armstrong murder a Camden case
Thowan Grain once sentenced in Camden in 1879 to twenty years for involvement in the murder of John M. Armstrong, linked to Benjamin Hunter who was hanged. Grain was released after serving six years and three months. The case involved an insurance scheme, a hatchet murder, a ferry crossing, and a late plea to poison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thowan Grain
Camden
John M. Arimatrong
Benjamin Hanter
Prion
Armstrong
New York
Graham
Hunter
Philadelphia
Arstrong
Polon
Electric Bitters Promised Cure All Ailments
A vintage remedy ad claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney troubles, remove pimples and salt rheum, drive malaria, and prevent fevers. It promises headaches, constipation, and indigestion relief with pure satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Sold by N. F. Clayton's Drug Store for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Clayton
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for consumption and coughs
Local advertisements praise Dr King’s New Discovery as a cure for throat trouble and lung complaints. Testimonials from J B Wilson of Sharpsburg and Noburt Barber of Cooksport claim the remedy helped their families after other options failed. Trial bottle available at N Clayton’s Drug Store. large bottles priced at 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Wilson
Clay St
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Noburt Barber
Cooksport
Clayton
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the Cranbury Press
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George W. Burroughs
Waasaington
Washton Square
Hamilton
Hamilton Milla
Spafford Hutchinson
E O. Hutchinson
Elijah Coleman
Coleman
Amon
Charlea Walton
David Coleman
Llurley Farm
Hitchinsa Sistere
JB. Reed
Howard I. Smith Wallan Winder
Charles Smith
Charles Hughes
Willian Stilwell
Abger Hughes
George Young
Walt Tall
Thomas Peppler
Ilightstown, N. J
Maris Manuris
Tury
MAPES
MAVES
American Institute of New York
State Department
Ado
DD. C.f
Richard A
Avery
Tor Air
Richard A. Donnelly
Opera
Trenton, N. J
Mattings
Fringe
John S. Bergen
Dobbins & Larce
Elatitiers
East State Street
Trenton
Davison
Lumber Yard
Lehigh Coal
B.D. Davison
Jamesburg, N. J
Pratt
Astral
John S. Bercen
Cranbury, N. J
I. State
Trenton Hardware CO
Trenton, N, J
Tom
A. S. Voorhees
Hightstown, N. J
Cook & Jaques
State Street
Lopric Bitte
Altie
Trotter Prince
Mipruw
sWhuin
Nancy Hanks
Patelless
Asada
Ike Colt
Aldalaud
Hichtstown
Rochester
Juegent
Moches
Lupton Bros
Matawan and
Keyport
P.O. Address
Matawan, N. J
Russia
Oxford
C. Hoagland
Church Street
New Brunswick, N.J
Enmrich
Main Street
Hightstown
Sime Trenton
New Jersey
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