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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
2
A fragmentary page lists advertising offices in Newark and New York with addresses and rates. It mentions daily delivery, weekly costs, and pricing rules for different ad types, including notices, cards, and funeral notices, plus telegraph wire service access for newsrooms.
The piece defends Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, arguing that during his leadership the House of Representatives produced significant, lasting legislation. It cites the Fifty-ninth Congress under Roosevelt era as highly productive and contrasts it with other periods, praising Cannon’s courage and effectiveness amid opposition. It stresses that no Congress matched the value and volume of work achieved under Cannon's floor leadership.
A derailed report from California stirs worry about unusual interest in the son of the country. Americans pride in the forest, with hopes that the extent of destruction is exaggerated. The piece laments careless behavior toward natural wonders and calls for more protected parks and forest reservations.
A heated dispute centers on a figure named Ryan and his stance against a proposed division of goods and influence. The dialogue accuses him of undermining established orders and pursuing broad, destructive aims regardless of consequences to others.
An unclear passage discusses blame and trust, mentioning Mr Bryan and Miryan. It references handling financial and industrial problems, laws governing machinery, and remedies for inequalities. Desay is said to have not presented views on improving current methods.
A Newark Democratic party ripple centers on Jamen Nugent, chair of the State Democratic Committee, amid accusations of discriminatory bias and questions about his ties to prominent figures. The piece critiques party unity, warns against domination by Smiths and Nugent, and notes broader political tensions including Governor Fort’s stance and Atlantic City endorsements.
A critical, opinionated piece attacks William Jennings Bryan as opportunistic, recounting shifts in tariff and monetary positions from 1890s to 1900s. It cites The New York Tribune and Debs, warns workers to demand civic contributions from candidates, and urges voters in Elizabeth Righth Ward to evaluate who pays poll taxes.
An unsigned editorial argues for public engagement in city finances. It notes citizens pay taxes, but many show little interest in government spending and oversight. The writer laments apathy, urging readers to consider how tax money, including a $58.40 annual levy on a $4000 home, should be allocated and debated.
A compact collection of pointed paragraphs moralizing about crime debt and conscience. The excerpt lampoons get rich schemes and urging self love, charity, and restraint while warning that trouble follows borrowers and bill collectors.
Fragmentary dialogue recalls Bridget and a policeman cousin after propela’ from Tarper's Bazar. The Supreme Test and remarks about Gladys appear in a chatty kitchen scene.
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