Plan Gerrymanders in Jersey Districts Hit by 1910 Apportionment
Trenton December story details New Jersey Republicans debating how to redraw districts after the 1910 population basis to gain seats. Bergen Hudson Passaic Essex Morris Union Warren and Somerset/North Jersey lines are rumored to shift to create at least eight Republican seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Hudson
Bergen
Passaic
Essex
Union Countes
South Jersey
Bergen County
Sussex
Warren
Morrie
Union
Morris
Congreee
Mercer
Hunterdon
Somerset
North Jersey
Burlington
Corda
Middlesex
Monmouth
Qeen& Counes
New Jersey
Assembly
Voter Shifts in Essex Morris and Union Counties Highlight District Potential
The article surveys 1908 1910 election results for Essex Morris and Union counties noting Republican and Democratic victories in Assembly and Congressional races. It discusses population-based districting implications and forecasts drawing four districts from the three counties. It also mentions Union County election outcomes and a Daly House Company annual meeting changing bylaws and officer elections timing.
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Assembly
Essex, Morris and
Union
Morris County
Congress
Union County
Inlla
Rail Daly Huse Company
Tefure
Died at Monmouth Memorial Hospital Aged 66
Mrs Mary Ward died yesterday after admission December seventeenth at Monmouth Memorial Hospital. Her remains were taken to Hyer and Flock undertakers. Surviving husband resides at the Soldiers Home in Maine. She had made her home at the Thomas residence Prospect Street. James Butler of Monmouth Beach shows improvement from serious pneumonia. Dr Walter Reed is the attending physician.
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Mary Wheneever
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Hyer & Flock
Soldiers’ Home
Maine
Thoma
Prospect Street
James Butler
Monmouth Beach
Walter 8S. Reed
Illness in Broadway Home As Family Waits News
Mrs. George W Baxter, gravely ill at her Broadway residence for three weeks, suffered a sinking spell this morning. Earlier updates suggested grave fears for her recovery though afternoon news offered more encouragement. The obituary notices follow for Mrs Margaret Faye Zelley wife of Edward Zelley of Plainfield.
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George W. Baxter
Broadway
Margaret Faye Zelley
Edward
Red Bank Elks Host Wild Boar Supper and New Members
Red Bank Lodge No. 233, B P O E held a meeting with over 125 members present. Two new members were initiated, Mr Putman and Mr Loebing. A wild boar supper with German potatoes and cranberry sauce followed, prepared by Charles Duppler of the Mecca Inn and assisted by William Matthews.
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Red Bank Lodge
Mr. Putman
Loebing
Charles Duppler
Mecca Inn
His Vulnerable Spot
A literary quotation from the New York World notes that flattery of the indolent man arises when told he is overworked.
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New York
Peeler At Last in It All Depends
Fragmentary dialogue from a Chicago Tribune comic strip with names Bill Bil and a tired worker, referencing a shiftless Wwigs and a warning about lateness. The scene includes a critical nudge to leave for a better chance and hints at ongoing workplace tension.
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Chicago Tribune
Stude
Cornel
James Parker testifies in five freeholders graft trial
James Parker a contractor fidgets on the stand when questioned about spending money on a woman and says he paid it to five freeholders on trial. He explains a 1850 outlay as part of settling shortages with his partner Elmer King amid graft charges involving eight miles of road work from Port Republic to Cologne for 18190.70.
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James Parker
S Landing
N. J
Giberson
Elmer King
Marker
Ing
Tarker
Les
Parkes
Atraigh
Ihself
King
Port Republic
Cologne
Tinuly
I’ Ivralye Laughy
John Unsworth
Frank Anderlin
Lewis Mason
J. Tarry May
B.D. Melitonire
Albos
Librel Lynley
Athantic City
May
Unsworth
Coal Shortage Relief For Westwood Church
In Westwood Calvary Baptist Church the coal bin was relieved by an unnamed donor saving the Sunday services. Pastor Carl J W Ahrens faced opposition from critics but the church was filled with parishioners and energetic children participated in the program. Sexton George Delere sought two tons of coal but Treasurer J I Bate declined due to treasury constraints. Rumors say Pastor Ahrens may resign soon.
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Ahrens
Westwood
Hacanenck
Dee
Calvary Battle Church
Carl J. W. Ahrens
Notth Yo
George Delere
J. I. Bate
Kite
Pastor Ahrens
Eliza Reed Dies at Ninety Seven in Plainfield
Plainfield New Jersey aging resident Mrs Eliza Reed died at her home aged ninety seven. Born in Philadelphia she recalled being kissed by General Lafayette during his revolutionary tour of the country. She was noted for resemblance to Queen Victoria and received a condolence letter from King Edward VII after the queen's death.
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Eliza Reed
Plainfield
Wpiainfield
Eiza Reed
General Lafayette
Reed
Philadelphia
Queen Victoria
England
Edward VII
Rockaway Fears Mad Dogs Prompt Proclamation
Mayor Mutebler of Rockaway New Jersey issues a proclamation ordering all dogs found after today without muzzles to be dispatched. Two residents bitten by dogs recently were confirmed mad, prompting police to obtain extra help to control the danger.
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Rockaway
Mockaway
N.J
Mutebler
Minliger
C. J. Hull
Death of M. B. Lippincott in Woodbury New Jersey
M. B. Lippincott a well known South Jersey man was found dead in bed at age eighty four in Woodbury New Jersey. Death attributed to heart disease.
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South Jersey
Woodbury
N. 4
Lippincott
South dJereey
Bargains Highlighted on Third Page Cent a Word
The third page features a cent a word advertising spree offering bargains across multiple categories. Readers can find discounts on goods and services from several local sellers seeking quick inquiries and orders.
Christmas Social Held At Atlantic Avenue Party
Mr and Mrs S L Weight and daughter Marion visited Mr and Mrs C J Morris at Howland Place for Christmas Day. Mrs Gussie Lane and Miss Lillian Gray vacationed at 520 Bath Avenue. Myrtle Johnson joined Mrs Lane and Miss Gray on Bath Avenue. George Pinn hosted a birthday party on Atlantic Avenue for Harry Lycon. The evening featured vocal and instrumental selections and dancing with a dainty collation by Mrs Finn. Attendees included the Finns, Lane family, Clayton siblings, and others.
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George Pinn
Atlantic Avenue
Mrs. Lane
Jahon Finn
Larry Finn
Harry Lane
Lewis Lane
Florence Clayton
Michel Clayton
Narold , Clayton
Boy Kicked By Horse In Noted City Accident
Seven year old Nathan Kisseneuf was kicked in the head by a horse causing a deep laceration and profuse bleeding. His father carried him to Monmouth Memorial Hospital where stitches were applied. The horse left shoe prints over the temple. the boy rested at home afterward. Maurice Weinstein led the horse when the incident occurred and advised Kisseneuf to touch the animal’s withers, provoking a single blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Kisseneuf
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
First Avenue
Maurice Weinstein
Weinstein
Kisseneuf
Binawdith
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Jergey
Phil Dalys
Are
Mrs. Baxter
Mrs. Zelley
Red Bank Elks
Sorghum
Supreme Court
Washington Star
Lafayette
M. B. Lippincott
Harry Finn
George
Geo
Herbert
Merchant Tailor
4Th Ave
Vannote Coal CO
the Enterprise Market
Hysters
Waldorf Lingeria Shop
Cookman Ave
Asbury Park
A. & P. Store
A&p Milk
R. M. Harris Shoe Store
Duliettes
Coors
C. B. Deaver the Cash Grocer
Rockwell Ave
Telephone
Florida
Fasy
A. F. Golden
COLES
Long Branch Market
Coles, Mgr. Tel
W. G. Eisele
Cedar Ave
West End
M. Altberg
Third Ave
Long Branch
WM. Bryan Elberon
Texas
Colton
Hire
Kaufman
Pierce & Wiel
S&h
Lerring
L. Ji. Stryker
Edwards Office
W. Long Ranch
Red Bank
J. Hill
Hale
New Goldstein
A.C. Bennett Co
Branchport Ave
Koops
Arely
Sel
Frey
Chapman's Market
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