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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
2
The Granbury Press notes wage increases vary widely with some seeing 16 to 20 percent, while others feel underpaid. It urges intelligent leadership to avoid work stoppages and cautions agitators threatening economic stability amid a recovering business climate.
Washington discussions argue that Justice Jacksons death gives Cleveland leverage to influence the next Democratic national convention. The piece notes potential appointments to the Supreme Court could aid Cleveland, with mentions of Wilson Olive Biscell as possible figures. Also covered are veteran groups planning a large National Encampment in Louisville with participation from Southern and Northern states.
The Textile Manufacturers Journal cites a split within the Democratic camp over William Whitney and Grover Cleveland. It notes Wheelerlike opposition among New York leaders and uneasy party unity ahead of a pivotal election, with broader concerns about trade policy and market restoration amid foreign competition.
The study room of Dr Hodge’s house in Princeton, once a literary workshop and meeting place for seminary faculty, faces conversion to a kitchen as authorities resist altering a historic room. Nearby, Pennsylvania Railroad plans replace the New Brunswick bridge, with new iron construction and two tracks initially. A severe thunderstorm in Quaker Town causes major damage, including a fatal fire at a Samuel Everitt residence and a house struck by lightning killing horses.
Salt Water Day activities at South Amboy turned rowdy with dancing, singing and boisterous games. Farmers and families gathered for a seaside outing, but illicit behavior and disrespectful conduct marred the event. Sea Girt also held a Yale water day with 5,000 attendees enjoying dancing on sand and a late carnival on the Spring Lake bend.
The Brunswick Traction Company begins work at midnight amid legal fights over right of way in East Brunswick. Officials plan to extend toward New Brunswick and North Brunswick, while warnings of writs and injunctions loom as property owners resist. Nearby, weekly crop reports note variable rainfall, improving some crops and worsening others across New Jersey, with corn, potatoes, and clover trends highlighted.
After two months Sheriff Servies of New Branewick traces seven jail escapees from June 14 to a perch farm in Delaware. A local girl asks, Is this the way to Wareham, amid a slang exchange. Also mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy endorsements and a testimonial from J. I. Primroy, Campbell County Tennessee, for sale by NF Clayton.
The season brings cheap flooring matting with yard prices listed at 11 cents, 18 cents, and 20 cents. The item is marketed as a cost saver for shoppers seeking affordable floor coverings this season.
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