Daily Record subscription rates and publication details
The Long Branch newspaper lists subscription prices including one year in advance 3 5 00 and three months 1 25 with monthly 60 cents and single copies 2 cents. It notes internal distribution issues and quotes the New York Sun on immigration and opportunity. Published June 12, 1914 by Taylor Publishing Co at 192 Broadway with Chas L Edwards as secretary and manager.
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Panama Canal Toll Clause Ends Debate on U.S. Rights
As the Panama canal bill passes the Senate the clause declares no waiver of U S rights under treaties with Britain or Panama nor any sovereign loss. The measure is framed as revenue support for canal maintenance and does not preclude future toll exemptions if studied and approved.
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Senate
United States
Great Britain
Republic of Panama
Representative government versus direct rule judged
The passage argues that representative government greatly outperforms direct governance in efficiency. It notes officials are chosen and paid to study issues, while direct rule leaves most people ill informed, risking rule by a fanatic minority. Mr. Bryan’s intent is praised but seen as superficial.
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The Only Immigrant Problem Domestic
A stance arguing against excluding today’s immigrant blood from American nationhood. The piece asserts that rejecting immigrants harms the future and emphasizes that the United States needs strong, industrious people with good dispositions.
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United States
Wealthy Americans Urged to Welcome Moderate Underwood Tariff Tax
The piece argues against complaints about income tax under the Underwood tariff, noting Britain Germany Austria Italy Japan and the United States have varied exemptions and rates. It claims U S millionaires enjoy low taxes and should rejoice rather than complain, given their long escaping burden.
Titanic damages in two countries court fight looms
Supreme Court holds salvage limits on Titanic claims at about 90000 dollars though suits pending exceed three million. English verdicts favor quicker, broader damages while U S law lags due to an antiquated rule. Editorial notes suffragette quips and dance headlines pepper the page.
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United States
Supreme Court of the
England
Sea and Street Safety Editorial Compare Dangers
The Rochester Herald editorial laments rising hazards in public streets matching dangers at sea. A Maryland man recounts an incident while opening an oyster, signaling caution about everyday risks and the need for precaution.
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Rochester Herald
Teddy
Maryland
Immigrant Stock and Proposals Spark Varying Critiques
The page cites editorials praising perseverance in the Pole dispute with Dr. Cook while urging Congress to honor him. It also notes immigrant talent at New York University with Marra winning first prize and Ziadi second. Missouri announces Hen Day for March 7 alongside debate on the Missouri Mule holiday.
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Ubaldo Marra
New York University
Joseph Ziadi
Luigi Sorrieri
Newark Star
Missouri
St. Louis Republic
N. Y. Sun
New York State Law Cracks Down on Apple Packing Tricks
A July 1 effective NY law will require apple packers to display stock honestly, ending the long practiced trick of placing the largest apples on top. The trade reacts with anger at what they call paternal interference while humorists have long lampooned the deceitful packaging.
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New York State
Garden of Eden
Elizabeth Times
Supreme Court Voids Rahway City Fine on Roarke
Justice Swayze overturns Hugh Roarke’s sentence for violating a Rahway ordinance. The court replaces a five dollar fine with ten days in jail, noting the value of liberty at fifty cents per day and deeming the punishment potentially cruel and unusual for a poor man.
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Impo
Dieting Follies Imply Truth of Body Change
A humorous verse from the Boston Truth contrasts dieting myths with natural outcomes. It mocks extreme sugarless diets and flatly notes a paradox where restraint leads to weight loss for one, while another envies a slimmer frame, with the doctor and nature weighing in.
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Molly
Mabel
Boston Truth
Why the Audience Stayed
A nameless theater manager faced a drop in box office as four attractions drew crowds elsewhere. At intermission he sought courage at a bar, only to learn the audience stayed away, possibly due to competition and a deserted cafe during the break.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Motorist asks pedestrian to restart his engine
A London opinion piece depicts a motorist speaking to a injured pedestrian. The driver asks the pedestrian to help start his engine again before leaving. The anecdote highlights caution and manners in road incidents.
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London
Thoughts Worth Reading Quote on Teeth and Stomach
A published quote reflects on two things a sage must guard the coats of his stomach and the enamel of his teeth. It notes that while some evils admit consolation, there are no comforters for dyspepsia and toothache.
Three-Headed Elephant At Mandalay Temple
In Mandalay temples travelers note a three headed bronze elephant guarding the sanctuary near the gold covered Buddha image. Burmese worshippers renew gold leaf on the Buddha and place new leaves as merit offerings, while the elephant statue stands as a striking sacred guardian.
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