New Jersey Court Decision Draws Fire In Gas Rate Case
In Passaic district, the Court of Errors and Appeals reversal of the Supreme Court on a 90 cent gas rate draws strong censure. Passaic city counsel warns the ruling allows watered stock profits, undermining public regulation. Brandenburg and other judges noted the franchise value complicates fair returns. The piece cites opinions by Chancellor Walker and Justices Kalisch and Trenchard.
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Court of Errors and Appeals of
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Public Utilities Commission
Passaic
George L. Record
Walker
Terhune
Kalisch
Trenchard
Better Sea Wall Protection Urged for New Jersey Coast
An Elizabeth Times editorial critiques flimsy sea defenses at Sea Bright and other coastal towns. It urges the state or nation to build solid sea walls or jetty systems to protect valuable shore property along New Jersey and Long Island. The piece notes public fatigue with minor war news as winter approaches.
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Newark Star
Channel
New Jersey
Long Island
Elizabeth Times
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
N. Y
Ode to Autumn in a Fragmented Era
A collage of poetry and commentary blends Keats and war era reflections. The piece juxtaposes autumn imagery with wartime costs, political notes, and a scene of President Wilson reading poetry to his son-in-law, amid discussions of finance, diplomacy, and public safety.
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Wilson
Size vs efficiency in naval power debated in Jersey Journal
The Jersey Journal argues that naval strength hinges on efficiency, not sheer ship counts. It cites Japan's Russo Japanese War victory despite inferiority in ships, warning against overemphasizing size and stressing strategic capability and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Sea Bright survives after coastal damage debate
The piece argues Sea Bright is not desolate despite reporting of ruin. It asserts the town remains on the map and could thrive with proper sea protection, while criticizing Representative Gardner for being tiresome and predicting a political outcome with Hobson in the nuisance class.
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Verent
Germany
Russia
Irrance
Austria
England
Springfield Republican
Servia
Sea Bright
Gardner
Hobson
Thoughts Worth Reading Mill Stone Metaphor
A compact reflection compares the human heart to a mill stone that turns to grind wheat into flour when fed, yet endlessly gnashes away when empty, illustrating the wear of endless labor versus purposeful use. The excerpt attributes the analogy to Luther.
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Luther
Browning Dies in Venice at Age 80
Fifty years ago today on December 12 a note recalls the death of British poet Robert Browning in Venice. Born in London in 1812 he left a lasting literary mark with dramatic monologues and vivid verse.
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Robert Browning
Venice
Italy
London
Stealing a Good Name in Advertising
The piece argues that promoting an inferior product as “just as good” harms both the maker and the buyer. It warns against dealing with sellers who offer something “just as good” and urges customers to demand standard merit.
Public responses to society’s appeal at Long Branch
The Ladies of the Long Branch Society for the Improvement of the Poor announce a Christmas treat for children at the Grand Theatre Long Branch New Jersey Monday December 28 at 2 pm. Donations listed include Citizens National Bank Crystal Wave Council and many others with amounts. additional donors to be added as received. Also notes Elizabeth Fry’s prison reform work and an advertisement for the Daily Record.
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Long Branch Society For the Improvement of
Grand Theatre
Long Branch
N. J
Citizens’ National Bank
Crystal Wave Council
H. B. Sherman
Lacour, Cranmer & Co
Amerigo Vespucci Society
William A. Stevens
C. Asa Francis
J. Addison Woolley
Brent Good
J. Brokaw
Long Branch Council
Oise
N. J. Mortgage and Trust Co
SMU HU Ccssade
Phil Daly Hose Co
Pride of Hollywood Council
Kohlihaas
Progress Council
Kalon Castle
K.G. E
Oceanic Fire Company
C. A. Wimpfheimer First National Bank
R. M. Harris
D.of la Bee
Tirzah Court
Tribe of Ben BS Rey Reern Ice Ener Rane Oats
Byron Engine Up
Piowven Leia Union
Sea Side Lodge
Joseph Orio
Essrs Cas
Otshia Bead Nnte Association
Owen Woolley
Park M. Woolley
Long Branch Lodge
F. Be
MG Sari
Elizabeth Fry
Newgite
Association For
Newgate
Great Britain
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Daily Record
Bent
Boisseau Bobbitt
M. Taylor Publishing
Broadway
Chas. L. Edwards
Sec
NEW Jersey Telephone
Paris
France
Mrs. Herrick
A. A. Michelson
Nobel Peize For
Neptune
Fortifica
George
Philadelphia Inquirer
Chicago Herald
Balkans
Aegean
Mediterranean
Salonica
Belgium
Europe
New York
John Keats
Jersey Journal
the Bank of Personal Service
Citizens National Bank
W. J
Britton’s Pharmacy
Norwood and
Bath Ave
Peru
Spain
Chile
George Stoneman
Virginia
the Daily Record
First National Bank
Hyer & Flock
Undertakers
Olley
Strass
Frank M. Devereux
Altama
Lawrence & Jackson
Effie Lawrence
Comedienne
Edison
George Graves
Winifred St. Claire Co
Kirk Brown Stock Co
Savoy Theatre
West 34Th Street
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