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Newspaper
Caldwell News
Location
Caldwell, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
2
The article blends seasonal reflections on August with astrology, noting the moon’s influence, and surveys political and social notes from Kansas to New York. It reports on a murder mystery, floods, a King Edward coronation plan by sedan chair, a near-ended coal strike, and public attitudes toward labor and beauty in politics.
The article surveys grain market upheaval with corn and oats prices plunging and futures trading under scrutiny. It notes concerns about speculative manipulation, auto speed dangers, and praises John W. Mackay for advancing communication and transport progress while warning about sensational journalism and coronation timing for Edward VII.
The article surveys pension claims for Union veterans, naval construction costs, remount needs, and Venezuelan, Haitian, and Caribbean deployments. It notes Moody calculating Connecticut ship costs, oil land schemes, census wealth data, fisheries protection, and a shift in public and military attention across multiple agencies and theaters.
Farmers report continuous rains since St Swithin day leaving fields soggy and crops at risk. Ground too wet for cultivation, weeds spreading, harvests delayed as mildews threaten produce. In business news, George A Fuller Construction Co of New York buys Passalé Malling Mill for about 21.5 million, employing around 5400 workers and producing ships parts and steel components.
A fragmentary editorial urges boys to face hardship and build honesty and industry from the bottom up. It cites Whittier and a magazine piece, urging persistence, self-reliance, and resilience in the face discouragement and misfortune.
A Milwaukee area report describes an overwhelming mosquito plague forcing residents and workers indoors at night. Contractors Teck and Otjen discharge workers and move horses to stables as swarms drive away labor. The piece also notes union talks between Senior and Junior O U A M groups, plus coal shortages at South Plainfield with vast storage and limited manpower.
A Gloucester county report notes potato prices drop despite an immense harvest. Lewis Hurt of Maities HI dug a single patch yielding 542 crates, suggesting the bumper crop could be repeated in many areas.
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