Road Contractors Indicted For Defying Legislature Subpoenas
Mercer grand jury indicts two Bergen county road contractors who refused to testify before the Joint Appropriations Committee. The offense is misdemeanor punishable by fine up to 1000 or three years imprisonment. The editorial calls for a strong lesson to deter future defiance and questions the contractors' risk of divulging facts.
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Mercer Grand
Bergen Road
Joint Appropriations Committee
Appropriations Committee
Onte
Seals That Bless Christmas Gifts
A Christmas call urges placing Red Cross seals on gifts and letters to aid the fight against tuberculosis. It emphasizes blessings for both giver and receiver and encourages children to help seal letters through Christmas Day.
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Red Cross
Elizabeth Times
American Dreyfus Case Echoes Frank Trial
Senator Borah compares the Frank case to Dreyfus and urges a U S Supreme Court appeal. He warns that execution would be a legal lynching and cites biased courthouse atmospheres as undermining a fair trial.
It Is Worse to Mob a Man Under the Forms of Law
The speaker argues that a man should not be executed without a fair trial and guarantees, stating that mob justice under legal forms harms Georgia and cannot replace due process, urging orderly, proper proceedings to ensure justice for Frank.
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Frank
Georgia
City to study Newark water rates after engineer report
Engineer Sherred of Newark will report on water supply conditions and charges after a City Commission authorized investigation. Litigation over rates has occurred, private wells and windmills grow, and a thorough expert look is urged before decisive steps.
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Sherred
Newark
City Commission
Chancery Court
Fight for the Edison Plant Drives Towns to Compete
Thomas A. Holison threatens to move his 6 000 worker Edison plant from West Orange over inadequate water supply. towns like Asbury Park and Long Branch woo the factory with offers of free sites and tax relief. The outcome depends on securing water access while other towns press for relocation.
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West Orange
Thomas A. Holison
Asbury Park
Mr. Edison
Long Branch
CANDIDATES GALORE FOR 1916 NOMINATIONS
The New York Sun jokes about possible 1916 nominees including Fairbanks Penrose Smith Brumbaugh and Harding Willis Herrick Burton. It notes a brace of Ohio favorites risks spoiling chances and warns against premature booms.
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New York Sun
Fairbanks
Boss Penrose
William Alden Smith
Brumbaugh
Harding
Willis
Herrick
Burton
Selection of Senators in Italy and Notable Seats
The Newark Star notes Italy’s Senate is largely ideal, with lifelong appointments for distinguished service across scientists writers and leaders. It contrasts this with the U S Senate's potency and the English Lords as the most honorable in their realms.
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Marconi
Italy
Senate
Newark Star
United States Senate
House of Lords
Court to rehear gas rate case on January 14
Municipalities protest a gas rate ruling by six of sixteen Court of Appeals members prompting a unanimous decision to hold records for a rear argument on January 14. Public opinion pressures the court toward a just outcome. General Scott and Villa are described as close friends in a recent dispatch, though no meeting occurred. The Thaw verdict followed the Cleary case to reaffirm justice.
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Court of Appeals
Scott
United States Army
Villa
the Herald
Mexico
Hburcape
Editorial Collage Reflects War Costs and Woven Verse
A collection of editorials notes war costs in Russia, ranks U.S. states by wealth and tax honesty, and intersperses sentimental verse about life’s burdens. The pieces blend opinions on money, morality, youth, and hope as a reader-facing mosaic.
Thoughts Worth Reading on Authority and Civil State
A quotation asserts that all progress starts with authority and that a civil state must begin with authority. It claims knowledge begins under authority and notes that even children enter the world within a framework of authority as shaped by guardians.
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Mgr
Benson
Local Water Commissioner Awakens, Bratch Record Notes
Communications editor notes the water commissioner has awakened to an issue. The fragment suggests a rising awareness of a water-related problem and hints at editorial concern. The piece conveys a tone of commentary and public responsibility without detailing specifics.
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Long Bratch Record
Public discontent over high water rates in Long Branch
A citizen criticizes high water charges and calls for local civic action. He urges more resident brainpower, public meetings, and accessible town information, questioning meeting times, posted notices, and joint sessions of the Commission, Board of Health, and Board of Commerce to boost town welfare.
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Long Branch
Jersey City
Newark
Trenton
Middle West
Town Hall
Commission
Board of Health
Board of Commerce
Board For Commerce
Proposals for Norwood Avenue gutter and shoulder work
Monmouth County Freeholders will receive sealed bids on January 4, 1915 at 11:00 AM for furnishing all materials and work on the shoulders and gutters of Norwood Avenue in Allenhurst and Deal. Bid deposits of $1000 to John M. Corlies, Director, accompany each bid. Plans and specs available from County Engineer George D. Cooper, Red Bank. The board may reject all bids if in the county's best interest.
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Toota
Norwood Avenue
Allenhurst
Deal
County of Monmouth
Court House
Freehold
N. J
John M. Corlies
Norwood Avenue Thang
George D. Cooper
Broad Mtroet
Red Bank
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Deverber
M. Corlies
Atoat
Chosa
Proposals for Highlands Bridge resurfacing received
Proposals will be opened publicly at Monmouth County Freeholders in Freehold on January 9 at 11:00 AM. Bidders must submit sealed envelopes with a $250 certified check to J. M. Corties. Specifications available from Geo Cooper, County Engineer, 60 Tread Street Red Bank.
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Highlands Bridge
Highland
Noo
Engisi
County of Monmouth
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Freehold
Wia
J. M. Corties
Geo
Th Cooper
Tread Street
Red Bank
Wighlands Bridge
Cine Freeholders
Tremberth
Tate
Collins
Sealed bids sought for resurfacing Sea Bright bridge project
Monmouth County officials invite proposals for resurfacing the Sea Bright bridge in Sea Bright Nood with detailed plans and specifications from County Engineer Geo D Cooper. Bids due January 7 at 11 a m in Court House Red Bank must include a $250 certified check to J M Corlies director and sealed envelopes marked Proposal for work on SeaHeight Bridge. The county may reject all bids.
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Bright Bridge
Sea Bright
Nood
County of Monmouth
Court Mouse
J. M. Corlies
Sea Height Bridge
Board of Chosen Peeplescars
Geo. D. Cooper
Broad Street
Red Bank
Deventer
J. M. Corlifs
Citizens voice on Long Branch town hall duties and growth
William Miles argues commissioners do little with town assets like a town hall and water carts. He laments past neglect, urges a factory, declares a citizens meeting without outside speakers, and calls for charter reform to empower locals and own the town.
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Ocean Park
Long Branch
Long Branchers
William Miles
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