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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1895
Page
2
Economist discusses wool production costs across regions, noting herder wages and freight impacts on American versus South American and Montanan growers. It details corn export volumes under McKinley and German tariffs, questioning the profitability of farming for overseas sales.
Washington July 29 1895 a well informed observer says Joe Blackburn reached a bargain with the administration to avoid free silver talk in Kentucky and in return the Democrats would not nominate a Senate opponent if they retain control of the legislature. The report cites Carlisle Bowler Morton and Herbert in defense of various political maneuvers and hints at broader administration strategy amid Kentucky campaigning and national politics.
Reports describe a U S citizen jailed in France amid claims of unfair trial and government stance on protection. In New Jersey, Rev Howard Widdemer sues over church parsonage rights, with Presbytery and trustees contesting control. The court finds limited session power, trustees to pay salary, and Widdemer asserts congregation contracts. Weather notes highlight favorable harvest but need for rain in Monmouth County. Woodbridge to require street labor from vagrants.
In Camden Tuesday morning Bertha Jackson fell ill while visiting Mary Fisch at her home. Fish also grew ill and neighbors were summoned. Investigation suggests a robbery motive with valuables in the house, but both women have recovered and law enforcement continues inquiries. A separate note reports the sixteen year old son of George G. Byram drowned after an attempted swim in a pond on the Cromwell plan. the body was recovered that evening.
A massive early Wednesday fire destroyed the Acne Gas Fixture Works main factory in Bridgeton. The three story brick building, about two hundred by fifty feet, burned with losses estimated between 25 000 and 30 000 dollars and insured for 8 000 on the building plus 5 000 on the stack. One thousand dollars of fixtures ready for shipment were lost. A separate report notes a robbery and assault near Highland Park by two tramps, one crippled, with police seeking suspects.
A new oldrio company formed at Planfield aims to abort the old firms in town and relocate operations to Green Brook with power from Bond Brook Company. Dr Stokes, president of the Doran Grove Cup meeting Association, read a local act to attendees, while tobacco sellers face restrictions on grounds. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted with testimonials from W Mownty in Jarvinville and NF Clayton of My Loy, noting cures and urging inquiries.
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