Currency battle and political turmoil reach Washington
From Washington Letter dated December 24 1874 the dispatch notes disagreements over the currency bill with President Cleveland resisting the fiscal plan while Secretary Carlisle struggles to explain the veto and the substitute. It covers Republican opposition, the prospect of no votes, changes to bank guarantees, and the political damage to the Democratic Party. The piece also reports on a tax case challenging the income tax and Senate-Ready moves on Treasury gold and bond issues, plus a New Jersey mortgage foreclosures and court actions over farm securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Waaminatoo
D. C
Cleveland
White House
Rath
Hin
New
Carusla
Fife
Planac
Democratic
Supreme Court of the District of
U. S.supreme Court
Ths
MecLaurin
South Carolins
Barn Lim
Qemocration Party
Democratic Party
Hitt
Congress
Magiv
First National Bank of
Sursey City
Asid Bank
Johnson
Lindabury
Rockaway Valley
Somerset County Bank
First National Bank
Clark
Scrump
Pidcock
Valter Discussion
Hunterdyn County
BALOONS IN SCANDINAVIA REPORTS ON LIQUOR SYSTEM
A long extract reviews Sweden and Norway liquor control. It covers Bergen saloons, counter rules, banning credit, limited glass size, and three hour rest, plus comparisons of per capita consumption and the impact on drunkenness, arguing for a Gothenburg style plant in American cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blade
Gothenburg
Sweden
Norway
Moxon
Springfield
Mas
Scandinavian Peninsula
Bergen
Eddi
Getool
Europe
United States
Deslore
Syston
Met
Americas
Temperature Trends in December Over Three Years
December weather reports compare mild conditions this year with 1892 and 1891 patterns. Records show variable highs and lows from 10 to 59 degrees, with last December averaging around 83 and Christmas around 59. The piece also includes ad copy for Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Discovery with testimonials from local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Calllouette
Beaveraville Iil
King
N. F. Clayton
Seasonal goods and holiday groceries sale ad
An old advertisement lists fruits and groceries including Florida oranges, currants, raisins, nuts, and fruit products. It markets tobacco items, watches, clocks, and jewelry with prices and promotions, noting new stock and special bargains. The tone emphasizes value and urges customers to visit and see the assortment.
City clothing sale cuts prices to cost or less
Bargain alert as the entire ready made clothing stock is offered at cost or below. The sale, lasting until all goods purchased, includes winter suits at unusually low prices, inviting shoppers to buy before the discount ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Clayton
Variety of sporting goods and household items offered
An advertisement lists air rifles, dumb bells, boxing gloves, tool chests and jig saws for boys, plus cutlery and carving sets. Rogers' silver plated ware is also featured. Call in to compare stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Bergen & Rue Offers New Goods And Prices
Bergen and Rue announce new stock with fresh prices to attract customers. A large assortment includes the latest hats and caps for men and boys. Neckwear and underwear are plentiful at popular prices. The shoe department carries extensive stock and invites patronage.
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THE CRANBURY _PRESS
Cranbury
N.J
George W.burrouchs
Baloons
Scandinavia
Santa Claus
First Presbyterian Church
New Brunswick
John Erickson
Mr. Erickson
John Wainwright
Lewis Ek. Smith
Guidito
Freehold Horg
Wainwright
James Neilson
John Conners
Freehold
Sammer Conners
Conners
Connors
Monmouth Hospital
Long Branch
John W. Taylor
Monmouth
New York
Board of Health
Singer Bewing
Elizabeth
Dall Times Layo
Honda
Carrie Kiane
Frank Klawe
Mr. Martin
Chimney Rock
Gateville
Kiawe
Somareville
Thoreday
Flanes
Kiswe
Nira
Klawoe
Pennington Academy
G. D. W Vroom
Willian A. Green
Court of Chancery
Abigail Moore
Abagail Moora
Hopewell
Academ Tha
Charles B. Blackwell
Board of Edocation
Hopewell Township
Englishtown
John H. Laird
Charles McDonald
Laird
Dey & Vanderveer
Mr. Laird
Christman
N.P. Clayton's
Sils
D. W-Measurell
Stockton Street
Hightstown, N. J
Hood
Warner
Scott
Shiloh
Carter
Whys
Wright
Dhe
Pettit John’s
Jolly
Elgin
Waltham
Rogers Silverware
Trenton
Ribsam
Rochester
Eich
Seiler & Holmes
Trenton, N. J
Richard A. Donnelly
New Jersey
Opera House
Trenton,n.j
Peck & Snyder
Trenton Hardware CO
E. State St
GEO. E. Snedeker & CO
Masonic Semple Music Store
N. Warren St., N. J
DE Alert
Davison & Hanaki
Parsa Orrick
Batt
C. Hoagland
Church Street
New Brunswick, N. J
Davison
Lumber Yard
Lehigh Coal
B. D. Davison
Jamesburg, N. J
J. Murphy
Ball
D W.clayton
Cranbury Station
Rus, Chanbury, N. J
Fruit Trees
Koiffer
Jos
Vandenalt
Rochester Lamp CO
Park Place
Barclay St
Bergen & Rue
Emrich
Emrich’s
Lupton Bros
Matawan
Keyport
Perth Amboy
P.O
N. J
Cook & Jaques
State Street
Lev Dye
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