War talk and election lessons in a 1912 Long Branch issue
A Long Branch edition from December 7 1912 laments naval underpreparation while urging strong defense and notes the high stakes of every vote. It reports Roosevelt carrying California and small pluralities in several states, underscoring the power of individual ballots.
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Kansas
Washington
Longworth
Oregon
Vermont
Maine
New Hampshire
Wyoming
Where Pensions Should Be Provided
A commentary questions Carnegies push for presidential pensions and argues true pension reform should aid long serving government workers who suffer hardships and are underpaid. It critiques using ex Presidents as beneficiaries and suggests directing pension efforts to retired life savers and other deserving officials.
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Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
Life-Savera
Congress
Navy Chief Urges New War Strength in Congress Report
Secretary Meyers pleads for major naval expansion including three battleships two battle cruisers sixteen destroyers six submarines and more at risk of falling from second to fourth in world power he urges increased aerial defense spending warning wars come with little warning and only a strong force can keep the nation safe from attack while stressing the dangers of relying on treaties and economic strength alone.
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Navy
Meyer
Congress
Japan
Europe
Slaying Sparked by Malicious Gossip in Indiana
A woman pleads guilty to manslaughter after shooting a matron who had cruel remarks about her. The column argues gossip as a moral crime, noting provocation and limitations of law, urging public shunning of long tongues to curb harm.
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Indiana
Governors versus cooks in salary comparisons across states
The piece argues cooks at top hotels earn far more than many governors with salaries from 2,500 to 10,000 dollars annually. It notes New Jersey’s head earns at least as much as the priciest chef, while many states pay far less. The text contrasts this with a Russian czar’s cook and cites the President on Philippine scouts, ending with a question about pacification.
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Vermont
Nebraska
South Dakota
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
New Jersey
Union
Illinois
South Carolina
Russia
Tillman’s Pitchfork Fame Shocks A wary State
Excerpt notes popularity of Tillman like advertising and quotes Griggs predicting GOP fate. The piece hints Griggs’ past election forecasts were off and suggests political swings may continue.
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Ben” Tillman
Editorial Comment and News Snippets
A compilation of editorial quotes and brief items from multiple papers. It critiques politicians for costly elections, praises Elks memorials, mocks public referendums on meals in saloons, warns about sugar bowls in eateries, and lampoons Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy while noting various public concerns and opinions. The tone is opinionated and satirical, reflecting late 19th or early 20th century press.
Pensioning Ex Presidents Sparks Public Outcry
A New Jersey Monitor editorial condemns millionaire philanthropy for former presidents. It argues public service warrants country support, not charity from private wealth, and suggests Carlyle Carnegie should instead aid aged steelworkers. The column echoes broader calls for formal presidential pensions.
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Carnegie
Pennsylvania
New Jersey Monitor
Fifty Years Ago Today December 7
A New York Herald daily edition price was raised to 8 cents a rate that held into the present. Confederate forces under General Hindman were repulsed at Prairie Grove Arkansas in a federal clash led by General G. Binnat. Both sides suffered about 1,200 casualties.
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T C. Hindman
G. Binnat
Federal Caip
Prairie Grove
Ark
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