Op Ed Reflections on Taft Aldrich and Statehood
A long editorial excerpt rails at President Taft and Senator Aldrich over press criticism and the admission of New Mexico and Arizona as states. It weighs political expediency, calls for backbone, and questions the need for new statehood given population and governance concerns.
Hasty European Critique Triggers Citizenship Exile Comment
Colonel Bryan responds to Colonel Rhose velt's London speech by denouncing harsh language about foreigners. He asks whether American citizens deserve the same courtesy and suggests exile as a remedy if the rule is not applied at home.
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Records for Office Holding in New Brunswick and North Carolina
The New Brunswick Home News notes that veteran officials Howell and Robert Carson have long careers and high pay, comparing them to a 85 year old North Carolina politician in office fifty two years. It claims Howell votes as directed and warns constituents to consider such pay-for-vote patterns, joking about sending a phonograph to Congress.
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Warning on movement to pressure legislature over railroad rates
The piece notes George L. Record promoting committees to push Governor to call an extra session and empower the Railroad Commission to curb rate increases. It ties the effort to Republican prospects, commuter anger in North Jersey, and party gains from a potential loss. It ends by mentioning the stock market in Roosevelt's era.
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Railroad Commission
George
North Jersey
Ex-Semitar Spooner on Statesman Label Shifts
Spooner says he never claimed to be a statesman and questions the modern meaning of the term. He cites Tom Reed’s quip that a statesman is a dead politician as a likely reflection of current views.
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Tom” Reed
Dr Peck Should Have Taught Letter Writing Instead
A remark on Dr Peck favoring Latin mastery over his profession, suggesting he would have excelled more in letter writing than teaching Latin. The comment casts him as one of the nation’s best Latin teachers while humorously proposing a shift to correspondence instruction.
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Taft
Dr. Peck
Editorial snapshots from political battles and Roosevelt praise
Editorials discuss state assessors avoiding open sessions while officials shape policy and Theodore Roosevelt's enduring prestige. The piece critiques Governor Hughes for pressuring New York lawmakers to pass direct primary legislation and questions reform credentials amid claims of boss-style conduct.
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New York
Long Branch Record
Reformers and public offices in New Jersey and beyond
A political essay contrasts reformers with seekers after office across the United States. It names George Record William Parmenter Martin and Congressman Fowler as examples, criticizing ingratitude toward party leaders and the lure of public position. The piece reflects on public service, rights, and the persistence of joy amid national turmoil.
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James D Maps Leaves New York for Asbury Park
James D Maps, formerly of West Long Branch, long in poor health, has relapsed and left New York for Asbury Park. Friends note his prior improvement and ongoing struggle with health as he resumes life in York, reflecting a distressed personal situation.
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Rode Goat in Open Air: Red Men Install New Lodge
John Thomson leads the Red Men with about 500 braves to Jackson's Mills near Lakewood to form a new open air beets lodge since no Nall could be obtained. Indians guard the al fresco wigwam as the 49 member lodge begins. Uncalled letters list at Long Branch post office dated June 4 follows. Weather delays Games at Monmouth Park. Vendomes Newark meet Nationals. Policeman Havens of Deal undergoes leg operation. a Reynolds family birth noted in Brooklyn visits.
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Lewis Sacks
Nellie C. Schramp
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Mamie Smith
Thompson
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Joe Williams
W. C. Wiles
A. T. Woolley
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Newark
Nationals
Monmouth Park
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