Middlesex County Convention nominates Assembly candidates
At the New Brunswick gathering Republican leaders praised Governor Voorhees who urged a vigorous campaign. J B Edgar P S Van Anglen and John B Silvers were nominated for the Assembly. Hutchinson, Mercer county senator candidate, hailed as trusted and popular with farmers and businessmen. The piece contrasts Western prosperity and Republican gains with Democratic hopes in the East.
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New Brunswick
van Anglen
J. B. Edgar
Silvers
Middlesex County
J.B. Edgar
P.S. van Anglen
John 8. Silvers
Voorhees
United States
New Jersey
McKinley
E. C. Hutchinson
Mercer County
Hutchinson
Foster M. Voorhees
Union
Capacity of Americans in the Spanish-American War
The State Gazette article argues that initial doubts about American ability to defeat Spain have been proven wrong by the war. It highlights the American temperament, perseverance, and resilience that drive the nation toward a leading role among world powers.
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State Gazette
United States
Republican Party
Paterson Press
Hane
Utter
Charley
New York Sun
Cuba
Spain
Jogat
Confidin
Crouble
American resilience and lessons from past governance
A historical reflection argues that the Civil War would not break the nation, compares prosperity after Cleveland, and praises the American public service for learning from errors. It stresses the need for upright methods in colonial governance and the voters' power to rise above partisan mistakes.
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Cleveland
Campaign rhetoric and political endorsements across papers
Several editorials praise or criticize campaigns in New Jersey and nearby states. Arguments defend or attack Democratic and Republican positions on war costs, free silver, and leadership. Figures mentioned include Foster M. Voorhees and Wayne Parker, with reactions from Perth Amboy, Bayonne, and Newark publications.
Toy battles and tiny ships charm city kids
A Broadway dealer notes brisk toy sales with sailing yachts at 25 cents and uniform play gear like drums bugles and plastic armor. Kids staged mock battles on an uptown lot with American and Spanish sides, while pieces from pewter soldiers to ships fly off shelves amid wartime fever.
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Key West
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