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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
7
In Long Branch on June 17 1912 readers see subscription rates and a political column arguing for direct national primaries to replace old convention systems. The piece praises Roosevelt while condemning taft tactics and calls for nationwide direct primaries to choose presidential delegates.
Commissioner Byers reports that over twenty-five years the number of insane confined in state institutions rose 172 percent from 2,425 to 6,607. Yet even this does not reflect broader trends as many receive treatment outside state facilities. overall danger remains low with most residents sane by usual standards.
Commentator derides efforts as childish and silly. Voters likely to accept Teddy or Taft as Republican nominee. If a dark horse is chosen it would have to be exceptionally obscure.
The article notes United States Supreme Court Justice Hughes will not permit use of his name as a compromise Republican presidential candidate. It argues no man has declined a nomination and Hughes’ aloof stance directs attention to him, potentially aiding his chances if a compromise candidate is chosen at the Chicago convention.
A collection of editorial snippets critiques shots at baseball betting, Morgan philanthropy, municipal waste handling costs, warship design by Germany, and political figures Roosevelt and public ambition. It blends opinion on industry, governance, and national defense with pointed questions about accountability and power.
A Baltimore business committee report cites causes such as increased gold supply tariff on food cold storage abuse trading profits and credit purchases. It notes farm labor shortages high middleman margins and market deficiencies while blaming luxuries and personal responsibility. it also hints at Roosevelt’s Chicago trip and press hostility as minor indictments.
Poetic line from J. Wolfe cited in Philadelphia Record laments a weary day’s end and missed opportunity to earn lasting glory.
A compact reflection on trust, cautioning that reliance should be earned. It contrasts trusting freely with those who require evidence, suggesting prudent restraint in personal bonds and promises.
William H Hall local agent of the New York Telephone Company hosted many visitors at the Third Avenue building last week. Citizens and cottagers toured floors from the business offices to the switchboards noting the modern equipment and courteous staff. The building was praised as among the state best equipped for telephone service.
Fifty years ago today a Federal gunboat attack on Confederate obstructions in the White River channel at St Charles Arkansas destroyed the steam drum of the ironclad Mound City killing 125 officers and sailors and wounding 25 with 23 survivors. Federals on land captured the Confederate works.
Roy J. Meyers, paroled from Florence penitentiary to seek Washington patents on an atmospheric electricity collector, returned to prison to finish a ten month term. He demonstrated a crude model at the patent office, convincing officials to accept his filings for four patents, with plans for a large Phoenix machine. He praised Governor Hunt and others for the support received.
Monaco to acquire marine gardens on its Riviera shores by moving coral and sea plant life from Catalina Island. Professor A A Gadmier, Antwerp aquarium curator, leads the project, aiming to replicate Avalon conditions. Tropical fish and sea plants will be moved to enhance the gardens.
Miss Mary Melvin, blind since age six, received her degree from Goucher College and earned a Phi Beta Kappa key. She mastered the regular curriculum, planned a year of reading, aims for graduate work at Johns Hopkins in economics and sociology, and intends to write. She advocates women’s suffrage and will speak publicly for two leagues this summer.
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