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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
7
The Taft administration returns to strict neutrality toward Mexico. Mediation efforts by Special Envoy Lind are deemed a failure, with no armed intervention justified. Foreign deaths and property damage are described as exaggerated, and Mexico’s internal dispute should be settled by Mexicans themselves.
Physical efficiency expert William Muldoon argues wrong work methods, not overwork, break people. Training minds to focus on one task at a time improves concentration, reduces anxiety, and boosts efficiency with a yearlong disciplined routine. Finished work stays completed. today’s tasks deserve sole focus.
A quote argues that 90 percent of nervous exhaustion stems from social life and improper use of nerve energy rather than heavy work. It suggests business and professional men would benefit from planning activities and managing their nerves.
Chicago investigators claim only 12 percent of all cases of immorality among girls and women stem from low wages. The New York World questions the calculation method and calls guessing a frequent stand-in for fact, condemning unthinking acceptance of new proposals as progress.
The article reports Senator Works of California plans to push a single term constitutional amendment in the next Congress session. It would block Roosevelt Taft or Wilson from seeking re election. The piece notes his enduring unpopularity and suggests personal motives lie behind the move.
The piece notes Senator Clapp faults the bill being crafted by a few and urges testing the Underwood tariff. It cites Democratic tariff revision, Wilson 1893 critique, and mentions the American Protective Tariff League seeking a referendum. The Times commentary questions intra progressive stance and Thaws in the limelight.
A fragmentary editorial notes a local neighborhood figure described as the Intorine or insider, highlighting a woman who is recognized within the community. The piece lacks full context and details.
A collage notes political buzz and legal talk. It cites the coming inventor of a noiseless motorcycle, Utah women voting and Prophet Smith, plus debates on lobbying and Stokes for Governor and Senate. It critiques federal cases and state crime trends across newspapers.
A New York World editorial questions why states handle drunk and disorderly offenses when a strong federal response could be used. It argues for a federal act and a corps of federal officers to prosecute such cases, claiming state courts are futile and authorities delinquent.
Washington report says after cross examination George D. Horning admitted pawnbrokers raised nearly ten thousand dollars to oppose a loan shark bill. He corroborated claims of a separate fund for court battles and noted five to six thousand remained unspent. Contributors included men named Wall of Chicago and Watts of Philadelphia.
Massachusetts August 21 Governor Eugene N Fosa will not seek the Republican nomination this year as filing time closes. No papers were turned in at the statehouse while Everett C. Benton and Augustus P Gardner filed for the GOP nomination. Democratic and Progressive sides have unopposed contenders Lieutenant Governor David I Walsh and Charles S Bird respectively.
A satirical poem contrasts a pessimistic Republican with an optimistic Democrat named Joe. The speaker notes Joe’s past warning of mischief and his current cheerful outlook, signaling partisan commentary through witty rhymes and character sketches. The verse relies on playful wordplay about political leanings.
A compact reflection on immemorial custom shaping law, invoking Aristotle to underline enduring social norms and traditional authority guiding communal behavior. The piece treats custom as a living force that governs conduct beyond formal statutes.
Count Stephan Tisza premier of Hungary dueled an Austrian lieutenant Marquia Pallavicini with swords. Both were hit on the head as the quarrel relates to Deputy De Lacs corruption accusations by exPremier Lukacs. Pallavicini, known in the U S, visited 110 on Harriet Daly marriage.
In Harrisburg Harrisburg hosts Wilmington in a 3 to 2 game. York beat Trenton 8 to 1. Atlantic City defeated Allentown 8 to 1 at Atlantic City.
The Record highlights how advertising columns help readers spend wisely by revealing where to buy, what to get, and what to read, turning information into guidance and reducing guesswork for shoppers.
Berlin reports the Roumanian government plans full citizenship for Jews serving in the army but now restricts it. The war office says thousands of Jewish volunteers were illegally mustered and will be sent home, affecting about 15 000 of Romania's 300 000 Jewish population. A Bordentown fire destroyed farm outbuildings with three cows a horse and grain, causing 2 500 dollars in losses.
In Monteleir New Jersey on August 21 Peter Smith and Peter Lalty two figures resembling Happy Hooligan were arraigned for vagrancy. Recorder Weller discharged them without punishment.
Town Talk Plug Tobacco vendors in Long Branch offer a free standard 5¢ pencil with each purchase of Town Talk tobacco this week. The pencils feature rubber tips and a enamel finish, aiming to boost purchases by appealing to both smokers and chewers.
Oliver Morosco selects Long Branch as opening site for Hartley Manners comedy Peg o' My Heart with a metropolitan cast. Broadway debut set September 1 followed by a nationwide tour into summer 1914. The play rose to popularity after debut at Newport theatre in America.
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