Freeholders debate bridge project amid county debt concerns
The Freeholders weigh advising a new Albany Street Bridge at New Brunswick foot, opposing a costly debt rise while citing old-bridge upkeep costs and a controversial pay for a bridge committee member. Loyalist labor views and the Knights of Labor leader Powderly are discussed, with calls for frugal governance and assessing local papers as community investments.
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Tron
Albany Street
New Brunswick
Moss
Chambertin/Bew
Gaid Bridge
Temperance Conference of New Jersey Republicans at Jersey City
A regional Republican gathering from ten New Jersey counties met at Taylor’s Hotel in Jersey City to discuss temperance and politics. E A Armstrong presided with A V D Honeyman as secretary. speeches by Foster Corbin Pangborn Bird Brett Sutton Mope urged temperance in the platform and local option, with a larger conference planned in Trenton on May 26.
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New ‘Jersey
Taylor's Hotel
Jersey ‘City
E. A. Armstrong
A.V. D. Honeyman
Somerset County
Iitéd
John Y. Foster
ZK. Pangborn
J. Q. Bird
Cornelius Brett
Armstrong John M. Sutton
A.D. Mope
Trenton
Not Guilty Plea Calmed Murder Trial In New Jersey
Janitor James J. Titus pleaded not guilty before Chief Justice Beasley after a grand jury found a true bill on three counts for the April 6 murder of Matilda Smith. Trial set for September term. Also reports from Digby and local storms, accidents, and legal notices across several towns.
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Hackertstown
N. J
James J. Titus
Matilda Smith
Marning
Beasley
HaAcketts
Warren County
Tillie Smith
Aes
Munnich
Tim
Journey by rail and labor notes from Modane 1886
A long, reflective travelogue from Modane dated May 4 1886 covers a journey to San Francisco with stops via Trenton Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati St Louis Kansas City Topeka Las Vegas New Mexico and Albuquerque. It notes cattle industry mining regions Indian villages and irrigation towns along with a commentary on Knights of Labor strikes and views on labor arbitration.
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Mn Ebiron
San Francisco
Lundas
Southern Pacific Railroad
Cranbury
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Oho
Missisippi
Indiana
Vincennis
Ilinois
St.Tanti
Wabash Railroad
Kansas Ciy
Kansas City
Kansas
Topeka
Western Marine
New Mexico
Eugene
Popekir
Santa Fe
Atlantic
Pacific
Portland
Powderley
Knights of Labor
Lee
Tecan
Sey
Tensei
Comm N Sene
Lean
Death by own action of two men near Princeton
Two men Edward C. Bennett and Peter Sutphen died by their own actions within three miles of each other ten miles north of Princeton. Bennett, son of John Bennett of Plainville tavern, faced debt and possible bankruptcy tied to a $600 note, while Sutphen, its endorser, was found hanging in his barn. The cases are linked by financial distress and mental derangement.
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Winsiscros del
Bowers
Milford Creek
J.P. Holt
Rsad
Thomas Tomlinson
James Wyatt
Holt
Edward C. Bennett
Peter Sutphen
Princeton
Bennett
John Bennett
Pine
Plainville
Iain Beri
Somerville
Theshank
Millstone
Bin
Woods
Hutter
Bneday
Fateful Fire Threatens Pocono Farm in Barrett Township
Fire raged through Pocono mountains endangering Joseph Brown farm. His three sons and neighbors fought flames for an hour, saving the home, while the father perished attempting to escape the blaze. The scene shows a fiery surround and a tragic death in Barrett Township.
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Pocono
Pocono Mountains
Joseph Brown
Barrett Township
Farmer Brown
Tome
Jie
Discrimination Between Tabor and Capital
A fragment from Granbury Press on a steamer voyage in 1886 argues that legislation favors capital owners and harms workers. It cites Cleveland and tariff debates, condemns corporate indifference to employee welfare, and reflects labor versus capital tension in late 19th century discourse.
Wages and moral duty to treat workers with humanity
The text argues employers should promptly pay wages, provide financial stability, and treat laborers with respect. It warns that delayed pay drives workers into debt and hardship, urging capitalists to support thrift and fair living, recognizing workers as equals before the Creator. A testimonial notes Dr. King’s New Discovery aiding a consumptive patient.
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Goud
Suong
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Cranbury Press
Locan Norrces
ManrnaGrs
Cratus
G. W. Burroughs
French’s
Jeff Davis
Tébel
Albany Ga
South
Powderly
Oder
Owler
Tiese
Order
Powders Jy
Batls
Dreds
General Assembly
Powderly Agwell
David Davis
United States Senate
York
Wasmixdox
D. C
Secretary of State
Phelan
Halifax
Robison
Yermouth
Digby
David J. Adams
Allen
Canadian
St. John
Fis
Conemough
B A. Boeger
Paterson Volkstreund
Patterson
Ford| ‘Avery Fine
Thomas B. Madden
Dames’ Laverty
Brairsyinir
Salina
Conemsanagh River
Coketown
Mulverus
Metuchen Tink
Lehigh Road
John Hughes, & Firmer
Freenony
Frank,Hendiigpoon
Monmouth County Court
Sendder
Devant
Modane
California
The
Granbury Press
Bend
Pers
Neptune
Gulf Stream
Haltinas
Cleveland
Fic
Reid Dingeist
Witchester, End
Louisa Pike
Bartopia
Randolph Cur
Ind
King
SS. AL Frenel
I. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Sys le
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Elvetric Bitters
S. A. Ereneh
Hastert Boax Co
Portland Marine
Drvst. True & Co
Augusta
Maine
J.J. Seguine
South River
Sayreville
New York
L. Adams
William. Frank
Peace Street
New Brunswick, N. J
Mon Rotl Ibte
Teveler and Practical Watch Maker
Mwatches
New Jersey
Cook & Jaques
Trenton N. d
Estey Organ
Peter R. Bergen
T. S. Everett
I. S.everett
Cranbury N. J
America
Hattert & Co
Port
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