Subscriptions and public interest in Long Branch 1912
The Long Branch edition notes subscription rates in advance and public apathy toward local government. It discusses Vice President Burr of the Red Bank Chamber of Commerce urging public involvement, attendance at meetings, and support for the new government form. It also critiques press coverage of the Thaw case, arguing the focus on wealth ignores legal outcomes and emphasizes justice results.
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Burr
Red Bank Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Board of Commissioners
New York
Trenton State Gasette
South Jersey
New Jersey
Chicago conventions and Thaw case echo past Republican battles
The passage reflects on Thaw's case and Justice Dowling's order to Matteawan, then traces seven Republican conventions in Chicago. It notes assassinations of Lincoln and Garfield, death of Blaine, political ingratitude toward Arthur, Harrison's renomination loss, Grant's 1880 defeat, and Roosevelts and Tafts roles. It questions a hoodoo on Chicago conventions.
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Justice Dowling
Matteawan
Chicago
Lincoln
Garfield
Blaine
Arthur
Harrison
Minneapolis
Grant
Roosevelt
Taft
Standard
Preference vote for Vice President urged by New Brunswick paper
The New Brunswick Home News backs a nationwide Presidential primary style reform to nominate Vice President candidates by the second highest national vote. It cites early Republic practice and argues for restoring dignity to the vice presidency through a clear, competitive selection process. A second item notes a patent medicine loan program and its grandiose claims, later debunked by government chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
Senate
Fire alarm failures prompt citywide safety plea
The letter argues against cure all claims and urges strict maintenance of the fire alarm system after a large fire on the Oppenheim place. It praises the New York Herald and Telegram for coverage and notes Justice Hughes as the only man to refuse the Presidency, a detail the writer finds noteworthy.
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Rodin
Oppenheim Place
New York Herald and Telegram
Chicago
Justice Hughes
Wilson Looming Up as Strongest Candidate for 1912
The editorial notes growing support for Woodrow Wilson as delegates tilt toward him, while Champ Clark leads among pledged delegates but many remain uncommitted, fueling belief Wilson is the strongest rival to defeat. It also mentions New Jersey Governor as a broadly acceptable alternative.
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Phila
Creed on Progress and Change from Lowell to Byron
A collage of 19th and early 20th century reflections argues new times demand new measures and leaders. It juxtaposes Lowell's creed for change with Byron’s meditation on solitude and modern life, noting the tension between tradition and progress in politics and society.
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Lowell
James Russell Lowell
Thoughts Worth Reading Wealth as Power and Liberty
Not a news article but a quotation prompt citing J. F. Lowell on wealth bringing power leisure and liberty, reflecting a literary aphorism rather than current events.
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J. FR. Lowell
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Long Branch
F. M. Taylor Publishing Co
Chas, L. Edwards
Sec
Broadway
NEW Jersey Telephone
ENCE
Thaw
New York World
Ciems
United States Department of Agriculture
Detroit Free Press
Spain
Cuba
Philadelphia
Citizens National Bank of Long
Resources
United States
Santas Ana
The
First National Bank of Long Branch
N. J
Business
Newark Star
West Jersey Press
Lord Byron
London Times
France
Great Britain
Ilinois
Bloomington
Savannah
RED Bank Trust CO
Monmouth Street
Postoffice
RED Bank
WN. J
Thomas N. M. Carter
Newton Doremus
Jesse Minot
H. W. Green & Bro
Post Office
NEW Jersey Mortgage & Trust CO
Long Branch, N. J
Bridge-Water Inn
Avenel
Pleasure Bay
J. F. Murphy
W.rf. Warwick
Broadway Long Branch
Lavan
Long
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