Railroads as Philanthropy Stir Debate Among Commuters
In a column from June 16 1910 readers are urged to question the notion that railroad commuting subsidies are pure charity. Officials claim losses from discounted traffic fund broader public benefits while critics doubt benevolent motive. The piece notes skepticism of philanthropists and reflects on the changing perception of railroads aiding urban residents.
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Givehem
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Mrs
Roosevelt Under Fire Roars Across Political Seas
The piece rails at Republican papers criticizing the Taft era and mocks Roosevelt's stance. It notes editors refuse partisan silence and highlights sharp House of Commons jibes by Dalziel and Kettle. It concludes with Roosevelt abroad and unthreatened, faces no need for family insurance.
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Roosevelt
House of Commons
Henry Dalziel
Egypt
T. M. Kettle
An Empty Pledge on Rail Regulation
The Newark News notes Senator Frelinghuysen pledges to use power for a strong railroad law and to appoint a committee to investigate governor charges. Critics say his record offers only negative reasons, but there is belief he may intend action.
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Frelinghuysen
Newark News
Aviator Mars Demonstrates Safer Air Travel Progress
Mars failed to complete a 70 mile run from Takeka to Kansas City but showed major gains in air safety. Three engine failures ended in controlled landings with no injuries, contrasting old airships. Also notes political insult by Senator Dolliver and calls out harmful party rhetoric.
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Mars
Takeka
Kansas City
Earth
Move to Unanimous Judgment Questioned by Press
The passage questions who will execute a unanimous judgment amid speculation that Governor Gillett has no intention of witnessing the act. It reflects political tension and media skepticism regarding the forthcoming move.
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Passaic News
Camden Post
Gillett
Senatorial Aspirant and Tariff Talk Reflected in Press Clippings
A collage of quotes and notes from New York papers discusses crime costs, federal inquiries, tariff debates, and political figures. It contrasts Judge Swann’s stance on crime costs with editorials about Senator Dolliver, Governor Fort, and Taft era tariff revisions. The clippings also cover medical quackery and a pineapple antidote anecdote from Dr Williams, plus parliamentary concerns about legislation and public trust.
Senator Says He Would Refuse Senate Candidacy
The Newark News piece quotes H. R. arguing a senator must avoid election ties and demagoguery to avoid public clamor. It condemns seeking popularity and urges a pledged, non utopian stance, warning that mass opinion risks swift, imprudent policy.
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Senate
Newark News
Thoughts Worth Reading and New York Florist
Napoleon quote openers frame a brief glimpse of J F Hanft a New York florist visiting for the summer. He owns a Sea View Avenue property and treks early and late finding pleasure in his automobile during the stay.
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J. F. Hanft
New York
Mr. Hanft
Sea View Avenue
Personal Notes From New York Transfer Manager Arrives At Lone Branch
News Briefs list Patrick A Ivey the solicitor for the New York Transfer Company arriving in Lone Branch yesterday. Jersey City resident Mrs B F C Young is at her Norwood Avenue summer home. Mrs A Freidlander reached her cottage on Westwood and Brighton yesterday. Louis Weis and family settled into their Avery Avenue cottage for the season. Mrs G Stern of New York visits Mr and Mrs B J Greenhut at Shadow Lawn for a few days.
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New York Transfer Company
New York
Lone Branch
B. F. C. Young
Jersey City
Norwood Avenue
A. Freidlander
Westwood
Brighton Avenues
Louis Weis
Avery Avenue
G. Stern
B. J. Greenhut
Shadow Lawn
Goldberg
Blotchy
Broadway
United States
Long Branch
Wold
Mrs Goldsmith Hosts Last Little Whist Club Meeting
Union Avenue resident Mrs E H Goldsmith hosted the Little Whist Club at her home for the final meeting of the series begun last winter. Ladies present included Mrs S Hirschfeld Mrs Max Stein Mrs Louis Miller Miss Irene Sussman Miss Bertie Marks Miss Marie Goldstein and Miss Eva Marks. Awards went to Mrs Stein Mrs Hirschfeld Miss Eva Marks Mrs Miller and Miss Goldsmith who kept hers as a souvenir.
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Little Whist Club
Union Avenue
E. H. Goldsmith
8. Hirschfeld
Max Stein
Louis Miller
Irene Sussman
Bertie Marks
Marie Goldstein
Eva Marks
Stein
Hirschfeld
Miller
Goldasmith
Cunnius Mill Opens After Weeklong Labor Dispute
Twenty-one out-of-town millworkers reported for work at Calvin Cunnius' mill on South Broadway after a week closed due to tensions with the labor union. The Cloughly Nicholl & Co. mill remains shut as rush jobs are finished and the firm considers reopening.
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Cloughly Mill
Calvin Cunnius
South Broadway
Cloughly, Nicholl & Co
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