Shade Trees and Civic Planning Urged for Long Branch
A 1914 Long Branch issue discusses the value of shade trees in New Jersey, urging Long Branch to form a shade tree commission. Forester Alfred Gaskill notes many municipalities lack commissions, advocating preservation and expansion of trees as a future investment. The piece also touches on suffragette-era views and wartime male losses impacting gender balance.
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New Jersey
Alfred Gaskill
Long Branch
City Commission
Forester Gaskill Well
Alexander Freedman
Court of Chancery of
John H. Ashton
Elizabeth ©. Norton
Richard D. Norton
County of Monmouth
Farce of Law Jury Acquits Cleary in Daughter’s Murder
The trial of Cleary ends in acquittal amid claims of drunken impulse and sentimental bias. The writer condemns the verdict as undermining justice and endorsing private vengeance, calling for wiser juries and respect for law.
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Cleary
Public Health Bureau Director Post Seeks Medical Leader
Officials say the Bureau of Public Health seeks a director with a medical school degree, public health experience, editorial skill for department bulletins, and strong organizational ability. The candidate should plan exhibits, lectures, and cooperation with moving picture producers to promote health education nationwide.
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New York City
Department of Correction
Bureau of Public Health
Department of Health
School of Sanitary Science
Swiss Rulers Election Prompts War-Neutrality Question
The dispatch notes M Motta an Italian Swiss as President and M Decoppel a French Swiss as Vice President of the Swiss Confederation. It argues that racial background might guarantee Switzerland stays out of the war with Germany, though the presidency is largely ceremonial with tiny power. The real authority lies with Congress under initiative and referendum.
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M. Motta
M. Decoppel
Swiss Confederation
Switzerland
Germany
Congress
New ark News notes Cummins prosperity by legislation stance
The New ark News cites Senator Cummins on prosperity through legislation, warns against other forms implying bureaucracy and graft, urges support for the Christmas fund and Red Cross stamps, and notes the shifting trade balance with Great Britain from 200 million to 30 million in the negative. It ends with a weather remark about quick-change conditions.
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Cummin
Newark News
Cummins
Red Cross
Great Britain
United States
Villa's Grim Humor and War Reflections Across Papers
A collage of quotes and observations from multiple papers. General Villa is lauded for humor amid war talk, while notes on Russian caviar trade and Swiss cheese supply amuse. A legal brief questions marital property in marriage contracts, followed by a horse show piece honoring horses and soldiers tied to European conflict.
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Villa
General Villa
Mexico
Hhis
Carranza
Europe
Philadelpha
Sandusky
Ohio
Russia
Indiana
Michigan
Grand Rapids News
How the seal reaches air under Arctic ice
A Youth's Companion note explains how the small spotted seal drills a hole in thick Arctic ice using its warm nose and blubber to keep an air passage open all winter. Polar bears hunt at these seal holes while Eskimos await meat with spears.
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Far North
Arctic
Live Merchandise and Window Displays for Retail Gains
A discussion on the impact of dynamic store windows and steady merchandising to attract crowds and drive sales. The text argues that live merchandise sells better than static displays and urges retailers to feature national products advertised in newspapers. A separate note praises human strength estimates by comparing lifting capacities of shellfish to illustrate exaggeration.
Landslide Blocks Traffic Near Renover Station
Altoona Pennsylvania December 21 All traffic on the Williamsport division of the Pennsylvania railroad is blocked by a massive landslide that slid onto the track shortly after a Buffalo flyer train passed. The slide covers thousands of tons of earth and rock over the line no injuries reported. The section is closed until the debris can be cleared.
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Altoona
Penn
Williamsport
Pennsylvania Railroad
Renover
Thoughts Worth Reading
A short aphorism attributed to Froude highlights that selfishness makes the wise no better than fools, just more dangerous.
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Froude
Editorial comment on Vera Cruz evacuation and Prohibition in New Zealand
The piece mocks the Vera Cruz evacuation under Carranza ultimatum, noting Mr. Wilson’s laughter. It questions the skip of Quit and remarks Captain Omar of the North Carolina in Turkish waters. It cites the Florida Times-Union on Prohibition failing in New Zealand by about 100000 votes.
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Vera Cruz
Mr. Wilson
N. Y
Omar
North Carolina
Florida Times-Union
New Zealand
Fifty Years Ago Sunday December 20 Retakes and Retreats
The account notes General Llardee retreating from Savannah after a skillful withdrawal allowing his forces to escape. Admiral Porter's fleet of sixty ships and 619 guns bombarded Fort Fisher. Hood's forces crossed the Duck River, destroying bridges to halt Wilson's cavalry pursuit.
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Llardee
Savannah
D. D. Porter
Fort Fisher
Hood
Duck River
Wilson
Senate debate over Brazil republic recognition sparks 25 year reflection
Twenty five years ago on a Sunday resolution to recognize the new republic of Brazil sparked a lively US Senate debate. The discussion touched on diplomacy, trade and regional stability as lawmakers weighed the proposal amid international shifts.
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New
Republic of Brazil
United States Senate
United States Ordnance Establishments and Private Arms Makers
The United States government runs ordnance plants at Watervliet New York for the army and at the Washington Navy Yard for the navy. Most smaller arms are produced by private companies.
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United States Ordnance
United States
Waterviiet
Washington Navy Yard
Army
Navy
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Itizens
Long Branch, N. J
Y. Sun
Supreme Court
Blackmar
N. Y. Herald
McLanburgh Wilson
First National Bank
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Philip Schmidt
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George McAult
George McKellip
Monmouth County Cormoneas Court
County of
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Joseph McDermott
Harry Truax
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Jennie Kibinowite
Ida Cantor
Atlantus Chandler
Thomas TL
Chandler& _Mopa
Morris Rabinowiez
Jennie Rabinowita
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