Forcing the Currency Bill in Senate Deadlock
The piece reports on drastic measures by Democratic leaders in the Senate to push through the currency bill with extended day sessions and night sessions while rejecting a Christmas recess. It notes daily delays cost businesses about 5 million dollars and urges rapid compromise within two weeks, highlighting ongoing debate over central banking provisions and public offering timing.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Vanderslip
Schiff
New York World Questions Post Huerta Policy After His Fall
The New York World questions what happens next if Huerta falls. It warns that recognizing new leaders may be rejected, and asks who could take power, stressing the need for decisive action from Wilson to shape Mexico’s future and avoid repeating Huerta’s errors.
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New York World
Huerta
Mexico
Recalled Constitutionalists and Mexico’s fate query
The speaker warns against delaying with the recalled Constitutionalists urging they accept no further assurances if their aim is to restore the republic. He states Mexico needs a strong orderly ruler, implying that self-rule could trigger bloodshed, anarchy, and a new dictatorship, then asks what next.
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United States
Mexico
The Trolley And Its Paving In Second Avenue
City officials warn Atlantic Coast trolley to pave between its tracks on Second Avenue or risk damaging the newly laid pavement. Commissioner Woolley urges prompt action. engineers and contractors back the warning, noting water collection could undermine the street. City may pursue legal remedies if needed.
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Second Avenue
Woolley
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Name Changes Save Lives or Cost Them in Great Lakes Storm
A New York Tribune essay argues misnaming storms cost 277 lives on the Great Lakes when warnings were altered from hurricanes to storms under a new meteorological policy. It urges keeping the term hurricane until sailors are educated to meteorological nuance, then invites public discussion on Ocean Park, beach netting, and cold storage site proposals.
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Great Lakes
Weather Bureau
Moore
Marvin
Ocean Park
Outlook snubs Huerta as Pankhurst ends American visit
The Outlook uses the courtesy tag Mr. for Huerta, while Huerta remains unmoved. Mrs. Pankhurst's final misstep was to shorten her stay in America, not prolonging the visit. The record notes public figures and social contexts of the era.
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Cannon
Wilson
Philadelphia Record
Why They Can't Find Opportunity Hidden by Hard Work
Editorial notes a tendency to confuse effort with opportunity, cites diverse newspaper quotes on politics and society, and discusses the changing behavior of youths and the public’s search for simple explanations. The piece also references a scientist explaining lightning bug light production and questions the next logical step in understanding.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Censored Advertisements in The Record Urge Honest Ads
Daily newspapers reject ads thought not to benefit readers and enforce strict honesty. Reputable merchants rely on careful wording to build reputation, as advertising signals a square deal and commercial safety. Following newspaper ads keeps buyers in touch with reliable local businesses.
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Record
Night Bright Bug Worries Over Hidden Dangers
A Collier's Weekly quip warns a lightning bug to fear small oversights in the night. It ponders what happens if a glowworm loses its zymosis in a tank or a luciferin runs dry on a lonely road and its luciferase explodes.
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Collier’s Weekly
New Jersey History Study Aims to Inform Public
A Newark Star view argues for a State Department of Records and Archives to collect and publish New Jersey histories. The effort could reveal new facts for school texts and broaden public knowledge beyond a few revolutionary era milestones.
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New Jersey
Newark Star
Thoughts Worth Reading on Peace, War and Defense
A short prose reflection by Emory J. Haynes argues peace requires readiness to defend it. The piece cautions that arbitration alone cannot guarantee security and highlights the dangers of war yet defends defense as a necessary deliverance.
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Rapine
Crozier
Emory J. Haynes
Market at Ocean Park Advocated by Andy Lustbaum
Long Branch reader Andy Lustbaum urges placing a public market on the West side of Ocean Park between Broadway and Laird Street. He argues it would not cost the city land, would be convenient to rail and trolley lines, and would not disrupt park use. Lustbaum notes it would bar no park space and cites easy access for winter and summer populations, urging commissioners to favor the site.
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Long Branch Record
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Laird Street
Auto Polo Grounds
Scenic Railway
Iit
Mid'lway
West End
North Long Branch
Fifty Years Ago Today Dec 4 Coal Prices and War News
A retrospective notes coal prices in eastern markets at 10.50 to 11 dollars per ton with mine delivery at 5 dollars per 2,240 pounds. It mentions four railroads monopolizing coal transport from Pennsylvania fields and recalls General Longstreet abandoning siege lines at Knoxville and retreat toward Virginia.
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Longstreet
Knoxville
Virginia
Twenty Five Years Ago Today Explorer Stanley Fate
Twenty five years ago today news focused on the fate of explorer Stanley with fresh rumors linking him to the Tiger Niger and the last direct report dated July 1887.
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Niger
Fragmented dialogue and quotes from Boston Transcript
A patchwork of quotes and mock conversation shows an exchange about returning good for evil and a remark by Alice about Jack. The text includes snippets from Boston Transcript and a reflection on congenial employment and purpose, quoting Emerson on finding work and happiness.
Ed Away Ahead in Income Race
Birmingham Age Herald quotes a local business banker noting that if Piiwson stood still for five years his income would not overtake him. The discussion reflects ongoing concerns about earnings growth and competitive advantage in the market.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
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