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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1886
Page
2
Cranbury NJ editorial laments strikes and misery faced by workers while criticizing wealthier classes for hard heartedness. Notes editor Burroughies and French Building post office address. Calls for sympathy toward those seeking bare life necessities amid industrial tension.
The article explains Easter's origin and why its date varies each year. It notes eggs symbolize life, Easter's link to spring, and that Easter must be on a Sunday. Since Easter is the first Sunday after the full moon on or after March 21, its date can range from March 22 to April 25.
A powerful April storm floods Westchester and raises rivers. East bank slides near Hastings Dobbs Ferry block the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad until a wrecking train clears the track. Telecommunication poles fall, roads iced over, and widespread travel delays persist along lines through Pittsburgh and surrounding counties. Debris from the steamer Capitol City scatters along the shore as winds drive high waves and anticipated flooding grows.
Weather reports predict rising rivers from Pittsburg to the Ohio river mouth with danger along the Ohio Cumberland and Tennessee rivers. Flooding expected between Cairo and Vicksburg with submerged lowland districts, followed by a fall in South Carolina Georgia and Alabama after a tight rise.
A concurrent resolution was submitted in the Senate by Mr Gorman Cream to appoint a joint committee of both Houses to study a 1889 centennial celebration in Washington marking the formation of the United States Government and the 1892 centennial of America's discovery. Mr Butterworth of Ohio introduced a similar resolution in the House.
Unusual local interest centers on Cleveland elections for city offices and Council seats. The fight pits liquor interests against temperance supporters, with the Law and Order League backing anti saloon candidates. Most likely forty councilmen are opposed to the liquor element, signaling its defeat.
The joint executive boards of assemblies Nos 101 93 and 17 Knights of Labor issue a worldwide appeal denouncing centralized wealth and the Gould money monopoly. They describe corporate power as a giant fiend grinding workers and threaten building or dying as they endure fatigue and hollow looks at home.
A massive blaze in La Crosse starting at 10 9 oclock razed Paes mill and adjacent lumber yards, destroying ten blocks and eight Milwaukee and St. Paul boxcars. Loss estimated near one million dollars. thousands affected as homes and jobs perish. The fire was controlled by 2:30 PM with wind conditions cited as a major factor.
Early morning rain in Trenton a young man urged Dr. Warman to visit 192 Allen Street where a mother and three children lay violently ill. They had eaten cheese served as their supper the previous evening. husband Ritter was not available for comment.
In Fort Worth Texas a clash erupted as Sheriff Maddox and deputies confronted armed strikers near the railroad. The exchange left three officers wounded, Ford and Townsend with severe leg and chest wounds and Sneed hit in heart and jaw. one striker reportedly wounded as citizens arm themselves to back law enforcement.
Eugene Solomon Doughty longtime commissioner of the State Sinking Fund and state senator from this county died suddenly at his Somerville residence. He was born in Lot county and moved to Somerset in 1888, later involved in lumber and banking. His family included Major General Salomon Doughty and Joshua Doughty. He served in the Assembly and State Senate, was a Democrat, and was widely known for civic contributions. Also noted are early astronomical notes on Barnard's and Fabry's comets, plus a severe gun accident near Asbury Park injuring Master Fred Wardy and leading to amputation and caution about youth gun safety.
Barnaon Maryland April 6 Dr Brinton H Warner a young physician died today from rabies after treating a wounded dog struck Christmas Day He cauterized the wound but soon showed rabies symptoms and perished Lehigh Valley Railroad ends nine hour day at Perth Amboy shops changing to ten hours Monitor temperance paper office bombarded at Woodstown by foes of its views An attempt to burn Bound Brook post office followed by straw soaked in kerosene found behind the building Suspicion falls on a gang of troublemakers known for tormenting villagers
A devotional rhymed anecdote recounts a little girl on a tram who tells a conductor that Jesus paid her fare with a message of heaven. Her simple faith moves passengers and prompts tears as she speaks of eternal life and the Mother’s hymns.
A list of life maxims urges virtue through steady effort. It advocates keeping good company, diligence, truth, keeping promises, self-control, confident speech, and avoiding debt. It emphasizes self-improvement, temperance, frugality, and thoughtful reflection at day’s end. It also advises marriage prudence and saving for old age.
The station notes last year cost $10 000 to maintain with no treasury draw. About 50 000 tons of fertilizers sold in the state, averaging 20 cents per ton for protection from unfair practices. Prof Cook’s fertilizer analysis shows 10 samples. 95 priced $6.11 above station value, 9 at $1.01 below. John Taylor & Co. corn manure valued at 37.99 per ton by station, sold at 33.00. Samples from Burlington county. Fertilizer from bone flesh blood dried and mixed with potash. 500 pounds per acre claims to beat barnyard manure. Potatoes high in ammonia and 10 percent potash. Goods offered in car lots with discounts and credit to dealers and consumers.
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