New Jersey Legislature Reviews 141st Session Accomplishments
Trenton March 30 1917 the Republican party touts the 141st session as delivering a broad policy record. Highlights include a 600 mile state highway system a reorganization of the highway department increased franchise tax on public utilities and continued consolidation of state activities. Additional reforms cover prison administration Port of New York development and plans for a sea level canal and federal law alignment with Clayton acts.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Republican Party
Highway Department
Senate
Passaic Valley
Hudson River
Essex County Freeholders
New York Commission
New York
Philadelphia
Department of Commerce
Seven Sisters
New Jersey Bills Target Tax Fairness and Civil Service Reform
The article lists Senate and House measures including compulsory employers liability insurance, county tax equalization, and broad Civil Service reorganization. It notes commissions to study management of non penal institutions and a Department of Agriculture specialist to boost institutional productivity. It also highlights the Governor’s success in attracting capable leaders without salary and appointing them to state work.
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New Jersey
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Where Did He Get the Idea
A Daily State Gazette column questions Joseph Tumulty's claim to lead the New Jersey Democratic party. It argues his authority is unclear and notes local voters and Governor Edge show little support for the Wilson faction influencing state duties.
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Daily State Gazette
Joseph Tumulty
Democratic Party of
New Jersey
White House
Wilson
Tumulty
Edge
Boy Wanted. Daily State Gazette.
A playful column notes Paterson youths repeatedly scanning a “Boy Wanted” sign with little pause. The piece muses on a harsh winter, slick hills, icy ponds, and hopeful signs of spring as frost recedes and birds return.
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Daily State Gazette
Paterson
War fears endanger Jersey shore resorts profits
In a Tonis River Courier column, a wary writer warns that any war with Germany or another power would devastate summer tourism on the Jersey shore. He argues shortages and higher prices would punish workers while big businesses reap profits, predicting submarine threats could close resorts.
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Jersey Shore
Germany
Atlantic City
Coney Island
Long Branch
Bar Harbor
Tonis River
How to Prevent Croup in Children
When a child is prone to croup give a light evening meal to avoid stomach overload and treat the first sign with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarseness appears. The note mentions a calendar reference and a Boston Transcript snippet with unrelated remarks.
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Chamberlain
Sign of Good Digestion Promoted By Gentle Action
A cheerful woman’s mood is linked to digestion says this ad. It promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as a remedy to strengthen the stomach improve digestion and gently ease bowels. Available for purchase.
Unification of Regulation in Railroads Urged by Lovett
Judge Robert S. Lovett told the Newlands committee that railroad development now rests largely with Congress following the Adamson wage decision. He urged federal incorporation under general law to create a unified, consistent national system and warned against state fragmentation and delays in interstate commerce.
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Washington
Congress
Robert S. Lovett
Union Pacific System
Newlands Joint Congressional Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lovett
United States
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William M. Cox
Jacob F. Ovhler
Jacob FE. Oehter
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George Ely
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