Sherman act repeal and party fault lines stir public debate
The August 29 1893 issue ponders the Sherman act repeal amid national politics. It argues Republicans bore most blame for missteps while Democrats claimed credit for repeal. It notes capital withdrawal and distrust after the House vote and forecasts upcoming party strategy and campaign plans by the Citizens League. It emphasizes a Republican stance to fight for the right and urges unity ahead of election efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Henetar
John Sharman
Clover
Democratic Party
Walt
House
Congress
Citizen's League
Linden Township Committee
Fragmented political ramblings mix party lines and rhetoric
The text railes against independent movements in New Jersey and mocks Democratic principles while referencing newspapers and a president, with garbled names and dates. It hints at party loyalty, moral alignment, and political theater without clear events or outcomes.
Spiked Tracks Stop Wreck Attacks on Central Railroad
Two daylight attempts to wreck express trains on the Central Railroad of New Jersey were foiled within three weeks. On No 12 to New York and No 7 to Easton, heavy stakes and stones were placed on the rails near Annandale and White House, but derailment was avoided as crews intervened. Engine 379 and crew led by Foster prevented a disaster, with attackers unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad
New Jersey
New York
Easton
Foster
Vieer
Ike” Mano Ban
Agnendale
Elizabeth
Agnandale
Foster Alweye
Plainbeld
White House
Annandale
Wve
Tran No 7
Pisinfield
Timin
Leen
Ueeke
Wont Fool With Horses Injure Local Boy
About seven thirty this morning a boy named Priever from Ob and Farm Smalleytown was kicked in the face by a horse while chasing burvee behind the house. The blow dislocated his lower jaw, scarred his face, and broke several teeth. Helen brought him to St Mel's around noon for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priever
Ob & Farm
Smalleytown
Chas
Helen
St. Mel's
North Plainfeld Public Reopens for Fall Session
The North Plainfeld Public reboot will reopen for the Fall session on Tuesday September 19. Classes will attend in Saenger hall and the rest in the old school building. Improvements to the present school building may not be finished in time, delaying full use until after November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Plainfeld
Saenger Hall
Fragmentary note on temperance and time
A fragmented OCR segment hints at a discussion of temperance and time with unclear names and dates. The readable portion mentions a speaker or organizer labeled Teiner and a possible event in a town square but specifics remain obscured.
Fragmented childhood illness note with Castorta treatment
A garbled local health note records Whee Raley being sick and treated with Castorta. The entry references a change in condition and lingering illness, mentioning Castorta multiple times and uncertain details about the patient and timeline.
Social notes from Asbury Park and Dunellen area
Local residents and visitors from William D Thickdian to Mra G Kopp are listed with weekend getaways and travel plans. Guests include Mr and Mrs Charies Vail and Walter Beebe. Notables attended outings to Asbury Park, Dunellen, and Ocean Grove with shifts in residence and travel to New York, Chicago, and the World’s Fair. The Seventh Day Adventist Tract Society elected officers, and increasing street activity near the Balcock building on West Front Street draws commentary about late night behavior and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Thickdian
Hamilton
Asbury Park
Mig Borah Vail
Dunelien
Mr. and
Mra Charies Vail
Orchard Pliner
Walter Beebe
New York
Harvey Waarton
Third Jee
Elizabeth Wright
East Orange
Vicieg
Theophius Hood
East Pront Street
Clarence
Cattakills
George W. Wright
Brooklyn
George Mabon
West Seventh Street
TL. Hall
New York Life ‘Tnsurance Co
TL. Hattey
Carton Avenue
Weatervelt
Avenue
Minnie Lindsay
West Front Street
Stevens and Daughters
Groodview Avenue
Morristown
G OW
Clark
West Frost
Chapin
HA. Hegemad
Mercer Avenue
Avon-by-the-Sea
Walter L. Packer
The
Courier
Boston
St. John McCatchen
Rockview Avenue
Algonquin
N. Y
Wil Relers
Mijas Gavin
Columbia Avenue
Ashery Park
Spencer
Somered Street
George H. Hathcock
Mainek
N. J
JF. Iubbard
Piginfeld
FE. Peterson
Dunellen
AL Titeorth
Maindeld
S.J
Balcock Building
Younglog Place
Sebepain
Indy
Chosen Freemolders of the County of MNIby
A garbled list shows numerous payments to individuals and entities, including Sammi, Harry D. Wileon, Elizabeth Dally Journal, David M. Mmylbe, L. 8. Hyer, and others. The fragment references county road gains and assorted monetary amounts, suggesting a financial ledger or payroll-like record with multiple payees and sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arora Ake Kaei ‘Co
Sammi
Harry D. Wileon
Withcane
Benatt Recon
Elizabeth Dally Journal
David M. Mmylbe
Hyer
County Road
Lowie Gains
John H. Carts
Tis Byuden
A Denman
Crick Boneyenon Shader
Ceneralit
David Burke
Parick Bastien
Patrick O'Neil
Robert Woodfull
Wm. Kelly
W. A. Brown
John J. Wahl
Michel Gordon
Loam Quien
John & Cook
Wm. Stiles
Moses N. Mullord
James Eons
Jobo Marooy
HM. i
Drndigee—Stam Geld Water Co
John Sehmitt
John Tt. Moore
Alt. Crane
Goo Conger
James J. Moore
A.T. Crane
Geo, Conger
James G. Moore
A. J. Kulster
A . J. Collins
J. M. Tedney
Brooklyn Ball Game Ends In Sloane Victory At Leo Park
An interesting baseball game played Saturday at Leo Park Brooklyn featured Sloane's carpet house team versus the M M A Twenty third Street Branch of New York. In the ninth inning Jack Coleman hit a home run and James Coleman stole second and third scoring to give Sloane's the game and the series. Evtinger and Randolph pitched for M M A while James and Jack Coleman starred for Sloane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aislanta
Newark
Leo Park
Brooklyn
Sloane
Carpet House
M. M . A. Twenty
Jack Coleman
Jamee Coleman
Aswell
Evtinger
Randolph
Battery
James
First Houses of Bound Brook Address Published
Rev Titus E Davis delivered a talk to the Washington Dam Ground Association of Somerset County on Bound Brook history. The pamphlet covers the village’s early roots dating to 1688 with Thomas Coddington, once sheriff of New York County, and includes illustrations. copies are for sale via the Bound Brook Historical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus E.' Davis
Washington Dam
Somerset County
Boand Brook
New Jerey
Thompes Coddington
W. & KR Mason
Bound Brook
S. J
Baseball Notes and Rates From the Crescent League
Billy Keeler returns to Birmingham after release by the Brooklyn club where he once drew crowds for his batting. New Jersey Auhlene club slated to play near the train Saturday and Labor Day weekend. Gen. Wacosworth Post of Somerville secures cut fares to Chicago via Washington with return through Niagara Falls. The post departs Monday for two days at the National Encampment and four days at the World's Fair, inviting all to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Keeler
Crescent League Ball Cum Fame
Binghampton
Brooklyn
Clnv
Erierte
New Jersey
Gianta
Chicago
Gen. Wacosworth Post
Somerville
Washington
Niagara Fall
Disorderly conduct arrests and court actions reported
Mary Lake was arrested for fraud and disorderly conduct and released with a warning to reform. Edward Marshall faced a complaint for disorderly conduct after allegedly addressing Otheer Kiely and was linked to a dog shooting incident near Van Buren and Timpsoo's office on North Avenue. Judge Coddington presided as records indicate proceedings continued with a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lake
Edward Marshall
Otheer Kiely
Cleveley
van Buren & Timpsoo
Northavagoe
Coddington
King's New Discovery Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds
A historical ad proclaims King's New Discovery as a guaranteed relief for consumption coughs and colds with money back if not satisfied. It invites readers to sample a bottle at L. W. Randolph's Drug Store No 21 West Front Street and learn for themselves the purported benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Buck
Lamppe
L. W. Randolph
West Front
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Bat Dogar Erasar
SYD Camaiera
Vee Bier
League
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Ptinee
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K. J. Edwards
Henedica
Edward
Clevelnvl
General Grant
Dory
Liestadpal
Coxenea
Dann
India
Cate
Edda M . Deniel
Meer Genevieve Trantel
Misa Jennie Schoonmaker
Vilotelt
Metro
Pia
Ory
Homan
Rity
Asbery Park
Suniay
John A. Ball
West Sec
Mtpeel
Vorkay
Peashore
Miewn Sade
Extelle Kinney
Weet Hromtstro
Cores
Avury Park
Matuniay
Julie H. Doane
Moncow
Fenn
Eatetle Fulton
Clinton Avenue
Rhinebeck
M. Cohen
Watchung Avenue
Ben
Canada
M. Fadden
Seabaght
County OF
Mniby
Forrretan
Plainfield Lyceum Dyelers
Zoluls
Crescent
Ratway
Elzabeth Wok Place
Unsafferveen
Abodta Jozen
Rahway
Ley
James Willia
Weatherd
George Ulin
Afernoon
Leland
South Evenues
Fanwood
Seateh Plains
Richmond Street
Womfield
Scribner
Newten's
Gitta
LA Grande Ave
Pugetpain
W. L. Douglas
Cfr. Nee Cee
Douglas
Breckien
Mass
Acbe
Alex Willett
Park Ave
Reneoreianee
Parrot
Wees
Cramer
Alfred University
Alfred Cestre
Papiac
Danellen
Plainfield
Ro Tobaccos
York
Polar Comfort
Bortoe Virginte Beach
Petersudry
Tuseday
Woilueminy
Zor Mehmed Va
Mets
State
McOon
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I City
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Hulett
Weat
Front Street
Musig
Jan Soke Fa
Yin
Willeitis
M. M. Dunham
East Front Strow
Gab
Ste Sabe
Erm
Cena Ak Ra
Avery
Plainfield Lodge
Hopatcong
Plainfield Sp
A. Sharp
White Howse
Gobehickil
Music Hall
Parewell
M. K. Leavitt
Follies Bergere
Paris
Columbia Ballet
Allambra
John Brown
Svecksson
Joux Braxk
South Second ST. Plainfield
Jéders
Doane
Cuner
Ely
Orm
C. Schepflin & CO
West Front Street Clothiers
Vicaler
Hoss
Willie Collier
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