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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
4
The Newark Star calls for better juror selection after recent miscarriages of justice in murder trials. It suggests pre screening for mental powers before jurors are drawn, noting the difficulty of implementing such a reform while recognizing its merit.
Halter Joan Temple Graves of the New York American calls the Christmas of a flawless day with sun and light, a warm breeze softening winter, and a sense of hope inspiring all spirits beyond death.
Governor Osborn of Michigan declares he will abandon automobiles and horses, preferring to walk and enjoy nature on travels. He has given away his two cars and Kentucky riding horses, saying he will see more of the world by walking rather than riding.
In a Christmas sermon Dr. William N. Grosvenor argues that charity remains essential despite ideals of self help. He cites improvidence thrift and industrious habits as barriers and notes the poor will always be with us providing a constant spur to effort.
Motley H. Flint of San Francisco argues banks must advertise or fail, citing that banks advertising last year saw a 21 percent gain versus 5 percent for non advertisers. The piece echoes J Pierpont Morgan on character over wealth, asserting character builds lasting wealth and prosperity.
Collier's Weekly notes editors need diverse views and welcomes reader letters. The Record emphasizes that subscriber criticism can illuminate topics once opaque, and favors letters from readers, whether favorable or unfavorable.
The Record reports a Boston woman died from a hatpin wound and suggests the offender could face manslaughter charges and a 20 year state prison. The piece urges identification and punishment of careless hatpin injuries to prevent further deaths.
A compact clipping surveys varied opinions from multiple publications. It notes style advice about red flannels versus furs, a jab at painless surgery costs, a wry take on royal truth, praise for The Independent’s advertising role, and a critique of New York stock market power as an archist of big business.
The New York World and Colliers critique the stock market and big business as irresponsible, while condemning immigrant labor conditions and racial prejudice. A poem from National Magazine contrasts joy and despair in life, noting personal choice shapes outlook.
A fragment quoting Richter on how joys lift us while sorrows ground us, reflecting a reflective, aphoristic mood. The line presents a counterbalance of uplifting and somber forces shaping human experience.
Fifty years ago today December 26 Confederate troops evacuated Winchester a key position in the Shenandoah valley. Twenty five years ago today Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett opened a Shakespearean season in New York performing Julius Caesar marking a notable early revival.
Uncalled letters listed at Long Branch Post Office as of December 21 include Andrews Anderson Chas L Ander son Sophia Arnstein F Brise John Bullock 2 John Clittadino Robert Croghan Thomas Daly Joe Desantis Miss Ewa Deika 2 Lawrence Fornoc cio Samuel Froesich Mary Gter jyez Mrs Robert Gilkinson Misa Hache Green Big Hayes Kaufmans Dry Goods Store J F Kohn Mrs Anna Morley Mr Roggen Samuel Romaine Mr Rubin W J Thompson Antonio Trogna Ira Van Derveer Mrs Van Dyke Walchfach Scot Wesley Willie Wernner. A T Woolley Postmaster.
The M. E. B. Church parsonage foundation is finished and remodeling has begun with a full front porch and new bath. Wolcott and Howland oversee the project as the town notes holiday visits and church events while residents report recoveries and upcoming school recess.
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