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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1922
Page
7
The Cranbury Press published Fridays in Cranbury New Jersey issued November 3 1922 edited and owned by Geo W Burroughs and Son with annual prepaid price of 1.50 dollars entered as second class matter July 27 1885 at Cranbury post office under March 3 1879 act.
A New Hampshire girl wrote to Senator George H. Moses asking when the National Anthem should be played in public. The senator replied that The Star Spangled Banner should not be played in a medley or during audience exit.
A Washington Times Hearst dispatch flashed a sensational but baseless claim that a U S war vessel was bombarded by Turks. Officials and readers condemned the report as yellow journalism and urged verification before sensational headlines.
Statistics from the Post Office Department show 1,269 mail trains were canceled due to the recent railroad strike, totaling 112,540 miles. Mail service was partially maintained by routing pouches on other trains and motor transport, while other shippers faced greater disruption. Officials expect such a situation not to recur and anticipate President Herding seeking changes to the Transportation Act to prevent future tie-ups.
Harold G Hoffman born in South Amboy February 7 1896 educated in public schools and South Amboy High School class of 1913. He served in the third New Jersey Infantry and rose to captain in the Meuse Argonne campaign. He later worked for EF I duPont and became secretary treasurer of South Amboy Trust Company and city treasurer of South Amboy. He holds directorships in local financial and civic associations and leads the South Amboy High School Alumni Association.
Township Committee Chairman Scott met with the State Highway Department about using gravel for road shoulders in Cranbury. The department says tests show gravel suitable and plans permanent work after storm sewer installation, relying on town cooperation amid winter snow removal costs.
The November Forum issue features two debates including Governor Miller as a potential Presidential candidate by an anonymous western writer X M C. It also presents discussions on the gubernatorial campaign real issues and why Congress should be Republican or Democratic. Additional essays include The Overgrowth of Cities Harold Cox What France Feels and Wants Edouard Herriott Defects of Modern Highways Edward C Smith The Joy of Work M Storm Jameson Can The Modern Girl Love Gilbert Frankau Plays Tender and Tough Roland Holt.
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