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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
4
A lengthy Asbury Park Press piece questions why the dangerous Charles Clayton was freed from jail before a fatal shooting on Prospect Avenue. The column accuses officials of lax enforcement and hints at political influence behind the release, urging a full probe into who allowed his release and whether justice was compromised.
President Taft says senior protectionists concede wool and woolen tariffs need cutting, while he disputes disturbing national business over duties. He supports reduction proposed by Democrats or insurgents and questions the method and amount.
The piece argues for gradual reforms and criticizes the President over tariff vetoes while urging systematic Christmas shopping. It compares poor methods to piling goods in a heap and advocates planning: make a list, study ads, route the downtown trip, avoid backtracking, and save time money and energy for a cheerful Christmas.
The writer criticizes the acquittal of the shooting girls as a poor mark of New York justice. He notes the trial focused on the defendants, not the victim, and jokes about potential Jersey trials. Weather patterns and clam conservation in Monmouth are also referenced as local concerns.
A collage of opinion snippets references editors across major papers. It notes warnings about unnecessary hinting for Christmas gifts and critiques leadership and policy moments from various dates and places. The piece weaves satire with observations on politics health and industry.
A discussion contrasts Dr. Witte’s positive view with the State Board of Health on typhoid vaccine calcium hypochlorite use. Dr Mackenzie at the State Prison will test inoculation safety on 1400+ inmates, assessing protection and side effects amid Army findings of reduced typhoid fever.
Alfred Henry Lewis argues that muck rakers exist because muck exists and that public figures who become part of the muck invite scrutiny. He emphasizes reflection over sensationalism and warns that rank corruption invites exposure and accountability.
Behind the Wicket Daughters of Rebekah lodge No 21 held its annual officer election at Odd Fellows Hall. Newly elected officers include Noble Grand Lillie Krismeyer Vice Grand Emily Rockwell and Secretary Ida Attison.
The Rensselaer county board of supervisors posts a 1000 dollar reward for information leading to the murderer or murderers of Mrs. Conrad Morner and her children Blanche Edith and Arthur on the Morner farm in Defreestville on Tuesday. Detectives say Edward Donato, a farmhand missing since the killings, may be connected and was seen in Hudson. A saloon keeper reports Donato appeared excited and trying to hide. he had once worked near Tudison. Sheriff Cottrell and deputies checked Pittsfield, Mass., after tips of a train stop but authorities found no sign of Donato there.
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