This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
5
A Chicago American excerpt argues virtues blur with vices, noting price, vanity, perseverance, avarice, and courage lie along a fine line. It insists courage requires ambition not mere dreaming, contrasting audacity and ruthless force with genuine purpose.
The Senate passed the currency bill 43 to 25 with three Republicans supporting it. The measure aims to extend business freedom and foresees good times ahead as part of a broader reform series.
President Wilson describes the currency bill as the first of several constructive measures to free business from monopolistic conditions. He notes it will be followed by further steps, while avoiding reflections on the preceding tariff bill.
President Wilson signed the currency bill after Senate approval 43 to 25 and House passage. The new banking and currency system will be installed as soon as feasible, with Treasury work already under way and leaders predicting a steadier business climate.
In Paterson New Jersey Daniel de Villiers a Boer War hero was shot dead in California by Roy J Glover. The victim had married twice and his widow was previously married to Vivian M Lewis now a gubernatorial candidate and a former North Jersey Country Club society figure. The story links Mrs Glover to Henry G Campbell banker and Wall Street broker, with the couple’s troubled marriages culminating in a California shooting and a New Jersey divorce filing.
North Arlington New Jersey on December 24 reports arson by two boys at the Barnard and Eckhardt piggery. Fire forces the pigs to flee and locals fear losses as livestock roams the area amid investigation.
Charles C. Hayes sued Emile H. Kluge over a portrait of his wife and daughter. Kluge testified he reserved the right of rejection and the jury sided with him, finding against the artist.
Pellegrino Mannello a fourteen year old of Kingsland is committed to Hackensack jail by Justice Thomas H. Cummings on an arson charge. The report lists other local items including a mass meeting by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, a slogan contest in Bayonne, and appointments for state inspectors in Trenton.
Readers are urged to check the Record’s classified pages each day for bargains and rare finds as ad listings promise affordable items and opportunities. The page highlights daily chances to purchase sought after goods at low prices.
An article notes improved stove polishes that can be brushed on and stay looking attractive for weeks, including versions for nickel parts. The piece also mentions a surplus of stock and a humorous jab about a bride with thousands of wedding guests. A separate item lists uncalled for letters at the Long Branch post office as of December 20.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.