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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
9
The article reports on the House Democratic caucus unanimously backing a tariff reduction on wool, arguing it would raise imports and save clothing costs, while noting the revenue loss and potential approval by the Republican Senate and President. It critiques Bryan's free wool stance as impractical and visionary.
An editorial from the Trenton True American cites the Supreme Court and Blackstone to argue for a rule of interpretation that weighs purpose and context over strict letter of the law. It warns against automatic application of a single rule to all cases, noting varying conditions and harms.
The text defines negligence as the lack of reasonable care and asserts that human reason must guide transactions to discern character and effect. It argues courts apply lawful standards to determine if a combination is vicious, contrasting common law restraint of trade with statutory duties.
The piece lauds Vedrine and Conneau for long cross country flights over Alps and from Paris to Rome, noting 900 miles plus and France to Madrid in ten hours. It praises bold risk taking, calls it the apotheosis of courage, and credits such daring with world progress and human progress.
The Senate split over whether to form a special committee to probe Illinois Senator Lorimer’s election or rely on the regular privileges committee. A four four subcommittee was chosen, balancing supporters and opponents, to conduct the investigation.
The commentary argues the ongoing investigation will likely trigger Lorimer's expulsion as supporters face political peril and self interest dictates self preservation as the first law for any Senator.
A striking scene showed five dignitaries who handled millions of dollars being handcuffed and led away as ten lawyers including W. Bourke Cochran and John B. Stanchfield stood in court for the defendants. The piece notes that money does not always prevail.
A reflective remark noting that many people wrongly assume they can manage others' lives better than their own, highlighting the folly of meddling and the limits of personal competence.
A phlegmatic coast resident notes that this hot spell boosts summer resort activity and local commerce, with visitors and locals enjoying the seaside season despite the heat.
The piece criticizes Pennsylvania for a five month session with 711 bills left to the governor and no public benefit. It argues biennial legislatures save money but fail reform, cites New Jersey as an example, and hosts James Speyer’s peace question about neutral banking in wartime. It reflects Newark Star sentiment on governance and neutrality.
The Tobacco Trust conviction mirrors Standard Oil scrutiny as courts consider dissolving monopolies. The ruling hints at broader aims to curb preponderant control of production and distribution to prevent evasion of antitrust laws. A moral about power and wealth is contrasted with a sobering poetic reflection on fame and fame’s hollow gate.
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on insight and pursuit of truth. The piece presents Franklin and Bailey quotes about admiration doubt and inquiry. It reads as a compact moral or literary slice from a newspaper page.
Fifty years ago today on June 2 union troops near Alexandria endured intense heat. Reports from southern cities note rising costs of living with Memphis flour jumping from 14 to 20 cents and other necessities up about a base percent.
General Simon B Buckner recalls a Grant act of kindness after the Henry and Donelson victories on a surrender boat He notes Grants modesty and fear the gesture would be seen and echoed by others The story emphasizes Grant’s generous character and humility.
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