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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
2
The text lists multiple office addresses in Elizabeth New Jersey and faint references to branch offices and an advertiser section. It notes general management and advertising services with scattered, partly garbled lines about drug stores and streets. The fragmentary OCR suggests a newspaper ads page with business listings and notices.
An unsigned Atlantic City editorial debates juries and statutory interpretation. It argues the public largely supports a strict, contemporary view of law and urges firm state and municipal enforcement to counter perceived leniency in New Jersey’s cities while referencing a "twentieth century scale" notion.
Governor Fort’s Atlantic City proclamation denounces alleged officials and influential critics as subverting the state. A prominent Elizabeth figure, Orestus A. Brownson, cites The American Republic on the duty to obey and the moral wrong of tyranny. The piece argues law’s positive role and loyalty amid calls to defend the Republic, while noting a push against voting machines and a splintering party debate.
The item notes Neels backing Governor Hughes renomination and John T. Meehan potentially securing the Democratic nomination for Congress in New York's Sixteenth District. It mentions Atlantic City liquor laws, Parker’s and Bryan references, Governor Fort’s possible Atlantic City appearance, Oyster Bay convention, Plainfield posts, Elizabeth’s sympathy, and David B. Hill’s return to the Democrat fold.
The New Jersey press urges continued renomination of Charles N. Fowler in the Fifth District. It lauds his service to Morris Union and Warren counties and his currency reform work, noting his role as chairman of the Banking and Currency Committee and his influential currency reform measure. The piece argues Fowler’s leadership is essential for the nation and warns against untried contenders.
Intimate friends recall Thomas L. Raymond, former Essex County District Court judge and now First Assistant Prosecutor, announcing his candidacy for State Senator from Essex. The 33 year old native of Livingston, a longtime Essex figure, seeks Republican backing to defeat Senator Everett Colby, highlighting his legal career, library of rare books, art interest, and steady rise through Newark and Essex political ranks. He has led Raymond, Van Blarcom & Anthony and served on La Club committees, aiming to bring professional experience to Trenton.
The piece praises Representative Fowler of New Jersey Fifth District for advancing currency reform and opposing the Aldrich stock market measures. It argues his continued leadership in Congress will benefit farmers, manufacturers, merchants, and workers, urging Republicans to renominate and reelect him to continue the national reform effort.
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