Griggs Wins New Jersey Governorship in 1896 Victory
The Boston Journal notes John W. Griggs’s election as New Jersey Governor by a large majority, praising the Republican gain and calling for reform and accountability. It highlights cross-party support, shifts in state leadership, and debate over domestic production and foreign trade impacting farmers and workers.
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John W. Griggs
New Jersey
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Wm. A. Nowell
Charles 8. Olden
Marcus L. Ward
Tariff debate on wages and consumer relief in 1890s trade
In a Burlington column from August 29, 1893, Frey Traders claim tariff cuts reduce wages but boost prices. Treasury reports dispute this, noting tea and sugar imports and agricultural exports shift with tariff changes. Data show sugar imports fell and tea imports rose, while European demand for American breadstuffs declined and farm exports shrank.
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Treasury
Aurealvea
Secretary of the Treasury
Butler
Pluralities, highwaymen, and a river plunge in 19th century reports
Report summarizes election plurality figures with counties Griggs and Hudson, plus a drawbridge accident on the Raritan River where a South Amboy train plunged after fog obscured the danger signal. It notes rescues, passenger disruption, and county freeholders proceedings on Finances and public works. It ends with trolley wire accident in New Brunswick killing John Sebauswigs.
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Cleveland faces tariff battle and 1896 politics in Washington
From Washington correspondent, November 1 1895, President Cleveland debates how to raise government revenue. Democrats balk at tariff increases while Republicans push duties on foreign goods. Kansas politics show McKinley Reed and Populists in flux as Cleveland weighs Senate and House prospects.
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Michigan
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Hay
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