Fort Against Taft Plan for Control of Big Corporations
Washington state and national leaders discuss state supervision of public service firms. Governor Fort argues the police power justifies regulation of railways gas electric and telegraph firms and urges a state utilities commission to unify oversight amid rising populations. He notes Taft's federal plan may test state supremacy in corporate regulation.
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Taft
Jersey
Conference of
Washington
J. Franklin Fort
New Jersey
Ana
Supreme Court
Congress
Albany approves hospital purchase to treat tuberculosis workers
Albany authorities authorize Metropolitan Life to acquire land in Westchester for a hospital to care for its 14 000 employees with tuberculosis or at risk. The case clarified that the state insurance superintendent may approve such land purchases as necessary for business. The decision could broaden hospital use for policy holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
State Insurance Department
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Westchester County
Supreme Court
Appellate Division
$1,000 Verdict for Mr Edwards Again at Freehold
A second $1,000 verdict was won by lawyer William L. Edwards against the Central Railroad Co of New Jersey for ejecting him from a train at South Amboy on January 29 1907. The prior verdicts in the suit, including a Supreme Court reversal and a retrial, are noted, with testimony about an alleged offer to a witness. The jury’s latest return confirms the same amount as the first trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Edwards
Freehold
Central Railroad Company of
New Jersey
South Amboy
Supreme Court
Holwaris
Aaron 2. Johnston
Asbury Park
Central Railroad Company
Mr. Edwards
Dr. Clark
Clearing house for bliss and a fierce New Jersey accident
Retired New York architect George W. De Cunha in Montclair says he runs a marital clearing house. He reports hundreds of letters daily seeking spouses, including Europeans and a young Allenhurst woman engaged to a ranchman. Also, Jersey Central motorman John Horner was badly cut when a shield glass broke after a car window was forced outward by a sudden stop at Matawan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. de Cunha
New York
Upper Montclair
N. J
Montclair
Europe
da Cunha
Idaho
Allenhurst
New Jersey
Wa Cunha
John Horner
Jersey Central Traction Company
Matawan
Likely to Change Inauguration Date
Washington debates amending the Constitution to move the inauguration from March 4 to the fourth Thursday in April with House approval seen likely. Public support stems from severe weather in March, with Senators and Governors generally favorable though constitutional objections may require wording changes. Also noted are NJ postmaster appointments for Little Silver, Ridgewood, and Haddon Heights, with several office name changes and rural delivery route expansions. Captain Thomas Patten visits, Matawan Masons organize Caesarea Lodge 64, and local tailoring ads promote discounts and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Parker
Committee On Judiciarys
United States
House of Representatives
Parker
House
John T. Lovett
Little Silver
Monmouth County
Roger M. Bridgthan
Ridgewood
Lizzie H. Milton
Hadden Heights
Senate
New Jersey
Eldredge
West Cape May
Rutherford
Barnertown
Burleigh
Chapel Hill
Dell
Sidney
Thomas ©. Patten
Long Branch
Patten
Howell
Capitol
Fire Tragedy at Kilis Building Shirtwaist Factory
Philadelphia reports a devastating blaze at the Kilis building used by Shedakers & Son and four other firms. Forty to fifty girls feared dead, with five bodies recovered as flames trapped workers and panicked crowds overwhelmed by the inferno. Police battled to control the scene as doors and windows fed the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Kilis
Shedakers & Son
Hildreth Chosen Horse Show Head At Monmouth County Meeting
The Monmouth County Horse Show Association held its annual stockholders meeting at Hotel Breslin New York. Walter E. Hildreth was elected president James T. Hyde vice president and general manager P J Casey secretary and treasurer. A five day horse show is planned for Long Branch July 26 27 28 29 and 30 with Hyde replacing Hildreth as general manager.
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Monmouth County Horse Show Association
Hotel Breslin
New York
Walter E. Hildreth
James T. Hyde
P. J. Casey
Walter BE. Hildreth
Joseph J. O Donohue
Jacob Rothschild
Edward Murphy
Hildreth
Thomas J. O Donohue
Shrewsbury
West End
Second Library Building Planned for Resor
Elberon Library Association plans a new stucco library at 72,000 dollars with Robert R. McGoodwin's designs. J A Stratton to raise funds from Wil son cottagers. site behind Eiberon station on Wilson estate. Endowment aim 20,000 dollars. Building includes lecture room and engine room. steam heated, red tile roof, year-round use. Mrs Temple Bowdoin chairs committee. Stella Worth librarian. current HQ Stratton Block Lincoln Ave. Library holds about 2,800 volumes. series of lectures by professors planned. Weather fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change.
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Elberon Library Association
Robert R. Mc Goodwin
Philadelphia
J. A. Stratton
Hiberon
Wilson
Imesi
Mra
Temple Bowdoin An
Stratton
Lincoln Avenue
New Officers Installed as Long Branch Arcanum Club Expands
Long Branch Council No 429 Royal Arcanum installed new officers in Odd Fellows Hall last night. Grand Trustee N H Ragan and Charles L Britton led the ceremony with 211 members and nearly $1500 in assets. The council marks its 30th anniversary February 1 with a 7 pm meeting and invited guest Grand Regent Theodore Class to speak.
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Long Branch Council
Royal Arcanum
Odd Fellows’ Hall
N. H. Ragan
Jersey City
Charles L. Britton
John Rohbeck
Willard L. Conrow
Arthur C. Morris
Britton
George W. van Gelder
van Gelder
Counseil
Theodore Class
Ice yacht and skating races set for Saturday at Pleasure Bay
Shrewsbury river thawed and ice yacht racing resumes at Pleasure Bay in the city this Saturday with two oclock start. Eastern Amateur Skating Association sanctions events including six races and exhibitions by local skaters and noted participants. Board of Trade cup races also planned for 10 A.M. entrants include local boats, with several ships and crews heading to Long Branch for the event.
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Shrewsbury
Pleasure Bay
Albert Patterson
John White
Oscar Newman
Eastern Amateur Skating Association
Long Branch
Morria Wood
Art Auto
W. H. Martin
Trade Board
Henry 8. Terhune
William R. Joline
Orange Lake
Newburg
Long Branch Praised For Clean Law Abiding Record
City police chief James Layton reports annual arrests reached 482 with 381 white and 101 colored. Fines total 164, discharges 161, commitments 8, suspended sentences 24, paroles 28, overall 468. Prisoners awaiting grand jury action 27. Police court receipts 1822 dollars. Long Branch, growing in size, shows less disorder than Asbury Park, with summer population swelling to over 100,000.
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James Layton
Clly
Long Branch
Eeceseeeson
Asbury Park
Longs
New Jersey
Attorney General Wilson and Cooper Enterox Shooters in Oxford NC
Attorney General Edmund Wilson and James Cooper Jr. of Red Bank join a pigeon shooting match in Oxford North Carolina after a hunting trip. Cooper, formerly of Riverside Gun Club, topped the field as Wilson placed second amid cordial local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
James Cooper
Oxford
N. C
North Carolina
Edmund Wilson
Red Bank
Jersey
GALA AND CONVENTION SET FOR LONG BRANCH IN JUNE
Long Branch will host the State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in late June 1910 with James J. Morris Post 46 to entertain. The National Encampment meets in Atlantic City this year. A City Council request to use the Casino as meeting place will follow. Atlantic Ave bridge work closes the structure and detours traffic. Public reception planned with Board of Trade support.
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Long Branch
Grand Army of the Republic
Council of Administration
Trenton
Campbell
Atlantic City
Grand Army Veterans
Red Men's Hall
James J. Morris Post
Morris Post
James
Board of Trade
William D. Martin
Branchport Fire Co Benefit Tonight at Broadway Theatre
Branchport Hose Company plans a benefit show at the Broadway Theatre with a reinforced program of pictures and vaudeville acts. Firefighters sell tickets to supporters. seating is expected to sell out as locals back the newest company. Proceeds support the fire department and performers promise a big show for a small price. Tickets available from members or at the box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branchport Hose Company
Broadway Theatre
Branchport Fremen
Branchports
Boyio
Dr O Hanlon to Lead Revival at St Luke s Church
Rev Dr Thomas O Hanlon of Jersey City and former Long Branch resident, head of Pennington Seminary, will preach tonight at St Luke s M B Church during special revival services. Hosts are Mr and Mrs A B Lokelion at the Maps homestead. Princeton basketball issues a 90 pound challenge. postal reply to Joseph McGinley at 190 Monmouth Ave Long Branch. Also notices for masquerade Monday Jan 24, Townley s Hall ball Jan 20, and a 18 to 5 mile race at Chaiana Rink Saturday night with Hayes vs Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O'Hanlon
Jersey City
Long Branch
Pennington Seminary
St. Luke's M. B
O'Hanlon
A. 8. Lokelion
Princetons
Princeton
Joseph McGinley
Monmouth Avenue
N. J
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Chelsea
Flake
Kirkbride
Townley's Hall
Metropolitan Insurance Co
C. A. Ri
Ford
Edward F. Ford
The
Manile
Gus
Sexton Bros. Undertakers and Embalmers
Broadway
L. B
Hayes
Hhson
Miles
Cupid
Caesarea
A M
Keyport
Grand Lodge
Dacat Steinbach
Harry Surlew
Hotel Liberty
Jaenh Steinbach Dept
Big Blaze
Col. O'Donohue
J. T. Hyde
RESOR
Elberon Station
Daily Record
Arcanum
Salis
Jacob Steinbach
Basketba
Adents
Jon le
Iroquois Bocial Club
Townley
Atlantic Ave
Atlantic Avenue
Troutman's Creek
County Commission
Liberty Street
William B. Conover
Matthias ‘Woolley
Bill
Helen
Myself
A. F. Golden
Broad Way
Branchport Fire CO
Dr. O'Hanlon
Lote
Tun
Townley’e Hall
Chaiana
Hayes Vs. Johnson
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