Implied Political Commentary in July 29 1913 Long Branch Press
The issue discusses President Wilson's role in New Jersey politics during the Wittpenn gubernatorial campaign. It argues he did not interfere directly, advised retirement for Wittpenn and supporters, and preferred Acting Governor Fielder per his record. The piece defends the President against criticism as mere courtesy.
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Wilson
Ering
Gubernara
Bis State
Wittpenn
Mms
Fielder
Berseyman
Stokes Urges Statesman Style Ahead in New Jersey GOP
Former Governor Stokes addressed Republican leaders in Trenton urging fewer elections and a statesmanlike approach to big issues. He pressed for tax reform, tariff clarity, resource conservation, and party service aimed at developing citizens, while cautioning against politics as usual and the Party of Protest. The remarks, summarized by a friendly reporter, left several points unclear.
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Stokes
Taree
Lev Ce
Desjn
New Jersey
Trenton
Ingratitude and trust in the Republican return to power
The speaker questions whether the people were wise to elevate a third party to influence and power. They argue that no admonition about trusted problem solving would be needed if the party had earned trust. The orator’s failure to provide solid reasons reveals a hopeless political situation.
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Pary
Crosswalks or ferry urged for Ocean Avenue intersections
Commissioner Flock presses for crosswalks at Ocean avenue Chelsea and Broadway to curb post shower slush and hazards to pedestrians. The piece argues a ferry could also serve as a practical solution and notes the issue reflects broader town concerns beyond road safety.
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Flock
Ocean Avenue
Chelsea Avenue
Broadway
Africa
America leads in sports and unity prophesies prosperity
The piece extols American athletic prowess in tennis polo Olympics and yachting as proof of national vigor. It links physical vigor to national prosperity while noting a growing Senate tariff split aiding a united Democratic stance and mentions Mulhall’s documentation.
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America
Summit Home for Blind Babies Aids and Appeal
A detailed appeal for the Summit Arthur Home for Blind Babies in Summit New Jersey highlighting its opening last June with 21 children, 19 babies, summer outdoor programs, and need for donations. It urges support from states paying $1 daily per blind infant, notes New Jersey free cases, and stresses the home's mission to nourish brains and strengthen bodies to help blind children face life.
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Sunshine Arthur
Summit
Brooklyn
New Jersey
International Sunshine Society
New York
Arizona
Arthur Home
Asbury Park Press
Our Railroads How May Returns Show Vast National Role
May figures from the Bureau of Rail Way Economics based on Interstate Commerce Commission data reveal railways earning about 8.23 million dollars daily from public services while daily operating costs ran 5.92 million, taxes 0.342 million, and daily operating income 1.972 million across 220,897 miles. The daily earnings cover taxes at about 1.05 times, with all amounts higher than the prior year, underscoring railways as a vast factor in national life.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Railways of the
United States
Editorial Snippet mocks spousal conscience and debt
A Washington Post quote calls a scolding wife an artful sop to conscience for praising her husband to neighbors. A Washington Star line quips that debt can stem from poor mental arithmetic, not dishonesty.
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Washington Post
Rail wreck revelations raise drowning fears in passengers
From the latest revelations regarding New England railroads it is hard to see how those caught in passenger wrecks escaped drowning. Washington Post.
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New England
Washington Post
Bristow's Glass House and Moral Pontifications
An editorial sketches Bristow’s claim that public officials should not mix private business with office. It contrasts his stance with Ashurst’s disclosure of Bristow’s Isthmian Canal Commission bid, highlighting a fragile glass house conceit in political ethics.
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Bristow
Republican Party
Bryan
Ashurst
Senator Bristow
Isthmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
House of Virtue
Don’t Marry Till You’ve Saved for a Ring
Venture advice on prudent life steps urging restraint before major life commitments. It counsels saving before marriage and buying a ring, renting only after careful examination, and gaining confidence to refuse pressure, emphasizing thoughtful, cautious progress over impulsive actions.
Thoughts Worth Reading: Jealousy and Love
A compact meditation on jealousy arising with love and not dying with it, attributed to Rochefoucauld. The line invites reflection on the complex motives within relationships.
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Rochefou
Committee backs Field cable project twenty five years later
An eight member British government committee on submarine telegraphy endorsed Cyrus W Field’s cable to America. Manitoba banks reject US money as Winnipeg faces flood conditions. Paper discounts at 3 percent and coin discounts as high as 20 percent.
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Cyrus W. Field
America
Manitoba
United States
Winnipeg
State House Docket Thrills and Queries in Court News
In the Court of Chancery a divorce suit is filed by Melon Johnson. Docket staff jokes about the name while the statehouse staff laughs at Leslie T. Pierson’s new notary duties and a pension petition. A Washington note mentions William H. Martin finding warm weather in the capital and longing for Long Branch.
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Court of Chancery
Melon Johnson
Fred Biles
Walker
Lewis Shafer
Shafer
State House
Leslie T. Pierson
Supreme Court
Trenton
Fielder
Pierson
William H. Martin
Washington, D. C
National Capital
Martin
Long Branch
Infant Son of Hartleys Dies from Cholera Infantum
James Conk Hartley infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hartley died this morning at 9 05 of cholera infantum Funeral services will be held privately at the home 82 South 6th avenue on Thursday morning.
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James Conk Hartley
Fred Hartley
South 6Th Avenue
Politics of Supreme Court Members Stated
Editor notes party balance among justices citing William F Porter stating six Republicans and three Democrats. This long Branch Record item frames a political tally for the U S Supreme Court and prompts reader inquiry into members political affiliations.
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U. S. Supreme
Long Branch Record
U.S. Supreme Court
William F. Porter
Express Company Adds Wagon For Delivery Service
A large Frie Ze tung Lesser Club excursion from Newark to Highland Beach last Friday carried about two thousand people in two train sections. Two other major outings followed from Newark and Elizabeth, totaling around 2,500 attendees, marking one of the season’s largest trips.
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Frie Zetung Lesser Club
NeWark
Highland Beach
Silifay
LO. C. F
Bailey Council
Knights of Columbus
Elizabeth
Atlantic Highlands News Notices and Greetings
Miss Bertha Briggs on extended Europe tour reached London last week and may return in August. Mrs George H Manning, summering here, are proud parents of a baby girl born last Friday. GT B Hetfield and daughter Mabel of Troy N Y visited Mrs R B Sayer Friday. Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Taylor mother of Freehold correspondent George J Taylor were held this afternoon Rev H M Blake officiating.
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Bertha Briggs
Europe
London
Augusta
George H." Manning
GT. B. Hetfield
Mabel
Troy
N. Y
Sayer
Mr. Taylor
Catherine Taylor
George J. Taylor
Freehold
H. M. Blake
Tar
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Mexico
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Long Branch, N. J
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Kansas
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City Hospital
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Seaton
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NEW Jersey Mortgage & Trust CO
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Arelock
Washington
Hartley
W. G. Wiseman
J. Haveron
D. Hhensynh
Cookman Ave
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