Washington Street New Jersey Town Adverts Industry and Washington
A fragment describes Washington Street New Jersey a valley town with mills piano and organ factories and an underwear mill, located on the Morris Canal south bank connected to rail lines. It notes electricity street lighting and abundant spring water with New York City access via different rail routes and hints at property sale opportunities and local commentary on national politics and trade debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MPLON
Washington
Warren County
New Jersey
Vohniteony
Delaware River
New York City
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Morris & Essex Railroad
Wiles
Twe
Delaware, Lawkawanna & Western
Hog
United States
Adiress Srony
Territory and empire debate fuels wartime rhetoric
The Boston speech by President McKinley champions territory and trade, denying calls to relinquish the Philippines as foolish. Major General Sewell warns Congress from Trenton about military directions, while public passion at demonstrations in Boston and Newark recalls the era’s tension over war and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn Ourlans
Washington
Manila
Paris
Philippine Islands
McRipier
Boston
Tia
Sewell
Trenton
One Cent Letter Postage Debate and Postal Losses
Discussion argues for one cent letter postage to cut losses in the Post Office Department. It cites a 1898 National Board of Trade report showing second class mail at a loss about 50 percent while letters yield a small profit. Proposal notes potential 87 percent equipment profit if rail compensation changes occur, highlighting the gap between parcel and passenger freight charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Boards of Trade
IGE Ab Tauch
Railway rate plan urged to balance postal revenue
A fragment argues railroads should adjust charges proportional to express matter to cover postal deficits, implying no Land Postal Will and addressing revenue shortfalls. The language suggests a legislative proposal to align railroad rates with postal needs.
Scandalous Treatment of Military Leaders Debated in Congress
A controversial Washington message accuses the War Investigation Commission of excising praise from generals and admirals. It cites General Corbin and General Miles as targets, secretary Long and Admiral Schley accused of robbing Santiago victors, and Dewey and Phillips named for inadequate rewards. The piece laments ingratitude of republics and urges Congress to correct these wrongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbinia
Congress
Lyctt
Miles
Santiago
Long
Schley
Dewey Bay
Clark
Oregon Ixeet
Grand Waaawasel Minstrels Night Promises City Show
Readable text describes an energetic minstrel performance titled Grand Waaawasel, featuring Wash mystery, songs and parodies. Performers include John McNally, Robert Arndt, John Filat, Sachuel Cyphers, Wan Caswell, Preston Smith, John Cox, Edward Thomason, Harry Cox, and Frank Sinnedy among others. The curtain, stage decor in purple and gold, and a lively audience receive a varied program with parodies, tenor numbers, and a final chorus, with strong audience applause throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ik Tex
Paris
John McNally
Robert Arndt
John V. Filat
Wan
Caswell
Sen
Preston Smith
Joseph TD
Jatngton
John Cox
Hdward Bowlby
Frank Sinnedy
Widiene
John Flint
Mir
Francia A. Vincent
Bank of
Cyphers
AL. Win. Caswell
Washington
Hoboken
Waytail
John Stonebroke
Oblins
Jamey
Atdirney
Leah
Jay
Slegfried
Cox
Thay
Bob Flynnish
San Naughtan
Frank Siegefred
Siegfried
Betwein
Waiffall
Ann Vilner
Toho Cox
de Audiense
Local entertainment note with mixed acts and community news
A long community page describes musical performances with bore, George Holt, and others as players, praising excellent work and lively audience response. It reports on burlesque, cornet solos, and interludes with mock characters, plus remarks on stage presence, costumes, and the audience’s reaction. The piece also covers local notices, obituaries, and social visits, including deaths and funerals, and reports on a prize contest tied to a jeweler’s event with clock-tong prize details. It mentions visitors from Newark and Blairstown and notes a painter selling wallpaper and spring papering plans.
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Washington St
Oer
Swine
L. Sravaen
Ertan and
Propaicrsa
Sackettstown
Mayland
George Washington
Liew
United America
Great Crusin
Morristown Jersey
Merrin County
Europe
Great Britain
Uda Ta
Adam Smithy
John Stuart Mill
Leary George
Herbert Spenene
Srau
New York
Presa
Milan
Sunewhiel
Setroting Alger Wad
Grand Waaawasel
the Minsteads
Nates
Bore
George Holt
William Spiers
Cyron
Babcock
Tavgu
Harry Qux
Samuel
Osphers
Wealthy
Gettleman
Ski Pux
Atwood
Petty
Wim Plame
Frank Notey
M. Onis Gox
Telpara
Iast
Tenons
Als
Peamenadudarownd
Joseph Jofresten
Tal
Dell
Dela Caswell
Rolle Hawers
Belles of Cheer
Wien Warsdac
Gully Wah
Hedin
Finaim
Samuel We Gypher
Wa J. Casvellanne
Byron Balwock
Don ¥ Joh Cox
Werk
Ierd Toomiike
Cael
Rexel
Prunes A
Publisherek Asmimatter
Awe
Cba
Poleville
Olivia Cragan
Blairstown
Tewts
Piciads
Jol Giardner
Newark
Missy Mugaic Hullet
Kastel
Soni
Joseph Flallet
Kankletown
Hamisty
Mes
John Thullet
Todd
Joseph Hiller, Jr
Wil Humsbridge
Sithoner
W. Christine
James J. Skinner
Sid Handsoma
Skinner
Eva Crotsly
Geo. W. Beers
New Spring
Lixces Ane
Cleveland
BLUE
Wester Gray
Guilforvia
Cute
Ummegh
Therishi
Helio
L. M. Davis
America
A. Davidson
Pracdeal
Washington Ave
THE
Morris County Savings Bank
Morristown, N. J
Mille
Aeuthi
Uyvinrtia
Pawaatty
Job Thigebur
Des *Mluta
Henry CG Pitney
Vyilip IL Uotnian
Pail Gevure
Shgeny S. Linke
Areuricles
Esi
Watt
Reginas
Dienes Tech
Acconmans
Gornets
Heeller
Bowers, Jr
Rader
Easton
Easton, PA
Jpena
Dan'l. W. Drake
Washington, N. J
Chas. Morgan Williams
J. H. Seguine
Dist
Railheay Avenue
Washington, N. 1
Haldar
Reohg Orw
Christine
Optician
Washuetat
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