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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1886
Page
2
A historical notice discusses advertising rates, postal entries, and editorial remarks by G. W. Burroughs. It recalls a corrupt pay scheme and a reformist mood preceding independence, contrasting past British rule with the promise of liberty and a forthcoming Fourth of July celebration. The piece laments misappropriation and prison terms while urging a worthy public celebration of freedom.
The article notes an upcoming Republican State Convention within weeks to decide the temperance issue and platform. It warns against endorsing Prohibition driven by a minority and highlights political risk if the convention delays action or avoids settling the matter.
A forthcoming Gat Governor will appoint a broad slate of officials including Secretary, Attorney General, Chancellor, Supreme Court judges, and several district and rail road posts. The article lists anticipated names and specifies that many lay judges and prosecutors will be named during the next Legislature session.
A New Jersey case titled Ocean Beach Association vs Henry Yard spans five years of testimony and expert lawyers as the Court directs a decree to clear Ocean Beach from adverse claims. Yard, a surveyor, asserts unappropriated land along Ocean Avenue and near Silver Lake. The judge notes the case will likely be appealed, delaying final settlement for years.
Passengers on the Nyack train from Jersey City to Closter faced a near fatal wreck when hidden wires were found across the track. Engineer Henry Hehnke slowed and stopped the locomotive and the would be wreckers fled. The train reached Newark with no further accident and Hehnke received praise. The incident prompted an investigation and there is mention of moral exhortations within the surrounding text.
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