Debate over silver policy and Geary law exactions roil Washington
The Washington Letter reports intense Senate debate over silver policy with President Cleveland under pressure as party lines sharpen. It notes Faulkner or similar compromise proposals, possible passage of the Verhoca bill after a fight, and Democratic tensions in the House over repeal efforts. The piece also covers Chinese exclusion enforcement, Reed’s questioning of free traders, Senator Teller’s attack on the press, and a tin plate industry hearing noting high production and potential job losses if tariffs drop.
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Washington
Waaitxaton
Cleveland
Senate
Tranty
Cleveland Hng
Walt
Faulkner
West Virginia
Democratic Party
Cleveland Ray
Tino
Southern Democrata
People's Party
Treasury Department
Pacific Coast
Carlisle
Lig Ng
Chinecae
Reed
Wilson
White House
Teller
Ile
Plo
Brent
Horace Greely
Trenry Raymond
Hale
Vorhues
Vorheen
Indiana
United Stated
Ways and Menu Committee
Thors
Sears
United States
Genemen
McKinley
Congress
Congres
Neidringhaus
St. Louis
Aeauranca
Protectionists Urged to Press Washington Hearings Now
A disputed 19th century piece urges business leaders to travel to Washington to pressure the Ways and Means Committee for extended hearings on tariffs and protectionism. It warns that without strong attendance, legislators will claim no interest exists and justify inaction. It also includes a long aside on life after death and religious speculation.
Death and Afterlife Theological Reflections and Local Notices
A long analysis debates the nature of death and the afterlife with references to biblical figures Elijah David and Jesus, arguing for a dreamless sleep until the trumpet of Gabriel. It notes various translations and parables, then lists local events: the Seventh Auguanas Reunion in New Jersey, a rally day by the Presbyterian Church, road work bids in Mercer County, and New Brunswick sewer plans and municipal contracting decisions.
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Esah
Elijah
Pegah
Christ Anid
Asia
Christ
Mary
Earth
David
Cay
Ewury
Gabriel
Himealf
Daath
Reneon
Heaven
Hell
Lazarus
John
C. Monstri
M.D
Ewingville
Scotch
Lawrenceville
Mereve County Board of Freeholders
New Brunswick
Common Conneil
New Brunwick
Bennetty Street
Board of Aldermen
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for coughs and colds cure
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures consumption coughs colds and throat chest troubles with a money back guarantee. It touts rapid relief for stomach liver or kidney ailments and promises satisfaction or money refunded, sold by N B Clayton’s Drag Store.
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Dr. Kloss
Huttles Frov
Clayton
Letras
Alikades Sinea
Eerie
N.B. Chayton
Ite
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the Cranbury Press
Devehy
Qhandury
N.J
Ceorge W. Burroughs, Kallor and Proprietors
Amelican
Britain
American Congress
America
Great Britain
Unita
Crowemeyer
American Tin Plate Association
Livy
Wayr
Moana
Wayro
Thera
Gol
Stchu
State
Ways and Means Committee
W. W. Swett
Hightstown
Pavel
Teutat
Lazirus
Nainjor
Treavenor
Eccles ix
Saint Julio
Chriot
New Jersey
Vuiteates
Methoda
Ada
Thomas Peppler
Hightstown, N. J
Grain and
MAPES
Uae
Patvedt
American Institute of New York
Onlelal
Shite Baporineat Spatherr
Lope
Sale
Mm. Cc
Cranbury, CT
Davison
Lumber Yard
Lehigh Coal
B.D. Davison
Jamesburg, N. J
John S. Bergen
Dobbins & Larce
Trenton, N. J
East State Street
Best
Derby
Lso
Wrobrellas
Nwalises
Opera Nouse Stores
Trenton
Pratt
Astral
Cranbury, N. J
St Eelin
Wear
North
Voorhees
Trenton Hardware CO
N. J
E. State St
Cook & Jaques
State Street
He Trotter
Mantua
Ris
Nancy Hanks
Hany
Parmer Miprum
Minhty
Tal Ave
Jin
Riget, Hightstown
Rochester
Mochester Lamp CO
Park Place
New York City
New York
Indien Denike
He Argent Imbine World
Lupton Bros
Matawan and
Keyport
P.O Address
Matawan, N. J
Russia
Oxford
C. Hoagland
Church Street
Cal
Emrich
Klein Street
Cevidye
Blue Enton
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