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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
7
Benj. Boisseau Bobbitt reports on Senator C. B. Pierce outlining a Republican platform for governor. Proposals include a new grade crossing law tax reform indeterminate utility franchises and jury reform. The piece notes current status of grade crossing and tax reform bills and questions practical impact.
The piece notes that a senator may win the nomination on tax reform and indeterminate franchises only if he specifics policy details. It cites Red Bank voters approving progress and opposing the old regime in a high turnout mid summer referendum, predicting the old machine’s defeat. It also reports on Governor Sulzer facing an investigating committee alleging unreported campaign funds and large deposits, with possible indictment under the corrupt practices act.
With hot weather and one urgent task, lawmakers prepare for a second special session to amend the 1911 commission government act. Officials fear court rulings could disrupt cities and towns, prompting swift changes to avert further sessions this year.
Senator La Follette, while opposing Mr. Bryan politically, praises the Secretary of State's integrity. He notes the country has confidence in Bryan and is not ready to believe he will cheat the government on its terviews.
An opinion piece argues Secretary Bryan deserves recreation from duties and defends vacation choice. It contrasts free men with convicts at Sing Sing, notes inmate rights and potential unrest, and touches on Weather Bureau leadership and a remark about Henry Jane Wilson.
The fragment presents Sara Teasdale's line about longing to return to the sea and be carried by the tide. It expresses a yearning to cast off the burning human soul and drift to be smaller than a shell, with vivid coastal imagery and a sea centered mood.
A compact reflection on ideas from Cicero about inspiration. The fragment highlights the value of thoughtful insights guiding great minds.
A compilation of assorted editorials and quips on topics from sensible warfare and politics to literary asides. Notable remarks reference Europe, baseball, and a critique of Col Mulhall, with stray verses about sea longing and distant shores.
July 30 marks Emperor Francis Joseph inviting German rulers to reform the moribund German Confederation to counter Russian influence. A congressional committee reported the sugar and Standard Oil trusts formed to dodge trustee responsibility.
A wireless report said the Merchant and Miner liner Howard was fighting a fire in her hold. The Dominion liner Monroe, notified by wireless, went to assist. No details released, but the vessel is not regarded to be in immediate danger.
Naragansett Pier July 39 The summer colony erupted as John H. Hanan announced jewels stolen from Mrs. Holishr were valued at 150000, bringing the total value of stolen jewels to 250000.
A New York shopper praises Wanamaker for quality and good taste in the August furniture sale. The article reviews the store’s history of direct manufacturer buying, wide stock, heavy discounts, and emphasis on harmony, simplicity, and usable design across Colonial, Sheraton, Chippendale styles.
Court transcript captures a sharp exchange where a lawyer asks if the plaintiff was drunk and the witness jokes that he was not ostentatiously sober. The judge deems the remark notable for its blunt humor amid evidence proceedings.
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