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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
2
A scattered survey of political talk covers wages for Congress, antitrust bills, Panama bond plans, Monroe Doctrine notes, and a mix of federal appointments. It notes Cortelyou heading the Commerce and Labor department proposal, and cites quotes from Spooner Frye and others on national policy and prosperity. Also mentions a discovery claim from editor Downey and King’s New Discovery for lung ailments.
Andrew Carnegie proposes a $100000 gift to Camden for a library, on the condition that the city contributes $10000 annually for maintenance. Darlington Benjamin has carried the proposal to trustees, who favor acceptance amid broad civic support. Blizzard in Northwest disrupts traffic and endangers lives as snowbound areas report heavy losses.
Articles of incorporation filed at the County Clerk’s office list two firms with shared incorporators: the Canda Realty Company of Carteret and Chrome Steel Works. Canda Realty shows a $100,000 capital with $5,000 subscribed. Chrome Steel Works $500,000 capital split as $300,000 preferred and $200,000 common stock. The same individuals subscribe to both ventures. A stray promotional note touts Bitters as a remedy with no clear relation to the incorporations.
Fragmentary text mentions South Amboy Bordentown Trenton Camden and other towns with no clear event or outcome. Names and places appear jumbled, offering no verifiable action or dates.
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