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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1895
Page
2
John W. Griggs pitches self-help ethic as he campaigns across New Jersey. He cites Republican gains and questions Democratic 27 year rule, claiming strong attendance signals broad support for his gubernatorial bid.
A New Jersey political dispute centers on John W. Griggs and Allan L. McDermott. The piece accuses McDermott of distorting Griggs's legislative record on convict labor, ten hour work limits, and Labor Day, noting Senate and Assembly bills from 1887 to 1896 and Griggs's committee chairmanship and votes.
A lengthy political column defends Senator Griggs, praising his 1863 proposal that limited child and female labor hours and created an inspector, noting its passage and lasting benefits. It contrasts Griggs’s candor with Democratic rivals and lampoons current party infighting and alleged missteps by leaders like McGill, Blodgett, and McDermott while reflecting on railroad tax repeal credit.
The Middlesex county fight shifts as supporters rally to reform and topple the Ross gang. John W. Griggs and George J Bergine lead a broad coalition including Rutgers President Scott and City Treasurer Nelson to push back the former regime.
The piece notes Mr. Claveland’s odd secrecy about travels and posits a nickname inspired by his elusive movements. It also discusses upcoming Atlanta Exposition plans on the 22nd, Senate party dynamics, and remarks by Attorney General Blain mou on Cuban sympathy, plus comments on Mr. Peffer’s political forecasts.
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