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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
4
The DAILY RECORD notes a great political contest as Democrats in New Jersey and nationwide face the Republicans. It argues the GOP has breached pledges on tariffs and public utilities, urging Democrats to field strong candidates to restore trust and mount a serious campaign.
A public service monopoly begins large scale advertising as a political style. Cortelyou, now leading the consolidated Gas Co of New York, is cited for promoting corporate honesty and confidence. Freeman notes the approach aims to inform voters about the company’s actions and plans. The first ad proclaims New York’s gas supply has never failed in 87 years, signaling reliability and transparency.
A didactic promotional piece describes a gas appliance demonstration at a home to show quick economical cooking methods. It emphasizes free service, consumer interest in business houses, and advertising as a path to trust, noting a Business Administration backing and suggesting public distrust over New York gas company troubles will fade.
The World denounces Roosevelt as a royalist for advocating that self rule comes with widespread training. It argues most of the world is fit for self governance yet notes Americans often falter in elections. The piece reflects on U.S. elections being swayed by money and manipulation.
A Newark Star News item notes a $25 reward for anyone securing an indictment before the Grand Jury in the famous Alger case. The full story appeared in the Record on May 2 and was reprinted in county papers the same week. Monmouth residents, though slow to respond, eventually took interest within a month.
In New Jersey Democratic circles Katzenbach is the favored gubernatorial candidate in Monmouth County. At Red Bank and Highlands dinners he was hailed as a hero, echoing his strong three years ago. The Trenton mayor's stance against candidacy is noted, but party leaders may push for broader leadership despite a potential defeat.
A dialect filled quip contrasts a stubborn mule with its protector fatherly care. The speaker describes the mule’s obedience when guided, while imagining the animal’s rebellious kick if given choice. Underneath, the piece riffs on guarding and restraint through rural, old world imagery.
A New York Press critique accuses advisers of pressuring President Taft to weaken anti trust law enforcement and protect special privilege, while undermining rate regulation. The Ocean Grove Times notes public curiosity about a comet and jokes about companionship and nightly viewing. The piece also questions Teddy Roosevelt's dictates to Britain over Egypt, cites Havemeyer amid sugar trust frauds, and suggests officials might leverage his death as a scapegoat.
A collection of clipped editorial opinions mocks celebrity seeking politicos and Roosevelt. The New York Herald and other papers question flattery and exaggeration, while critics across Freehold, Asbury Park, and neighboring outlets debate manners, ambition, and public perception.
In a fraught analysis Newark News notes Taft applied the Cummins amendment to restrain railways from enforcing new rates until fairness is reviewed, arguing the approach mirrors the failed Sherman-law tactic and faces delays as an Interstate Commerce case lingers for years.
The Elizabeth Evening Times reports its issue of May 24 10 contains editorial page torn out and asks Long Branch Record editor Bobbitt to send a replacement. The note compares missing the page to missing lunch.
A short reflective note extols work as the key to happiness and idleness as the root of misery. It contrasts the earnest advertiser who seeks customers with the idea of sharing bargains and invites readers to connect with merchants year round.
Opinion piece warns that without stronger enforcement of the Interstate Commerce Act, railroads will freely raise rates. It argues injunctions fail if lines act independently rather than in criminal concert, urging Congress to provide real teeth.
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