Legislative Monstrosities Taft praised by few
In this June 21 1910 Long Branch Record opinion piece Taft is praised by newspaper powers for railroad and statehood bills. The author calls the railroad act weak and unfair to carriers and cities, maintaining it fails to curb rate hikes and stock watering and shifts enforcement away from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The statehood measure is labeled emasculated and unconstitutional, a façade to push territories into the Union under Aldrich conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Interstate Commerce Commission
Guarding Crossings Urged After Near Broadway Tragedy
The article urges continuous gatekeeping at major shore crossings during summer as the cost of guarding many crossings burdens motorists. It notes a Broadway crossing accident nearly caused two deaths and criticizes inadequate protection. It also discusses the Owen resolution on Senate elections and calls for honoring voters’ choices while acknowledging constitutional tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Kean Criticizes Public Body During Campaign Eve
The text describes Kean challenging the electorate with distrust of the people’s capacity to choose officials, uttered on the eve of a campaign where his election is at stake. It notes the political tension and accusations amid the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kean
Jon
Post Office Site Move Sparks Busier Rail Access Plan
The Herald notes a new government building planned near the Broadway tracks of the New York and Long Branch Railroad reflecting a Post Office Department policy to locate offices close to train service. It questions when mail car stops at crossings or when the department stopped exhaustive site reviews before Congressional funding. It also asks about St James Church property readiness to vacate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York and Long Branch
Post Office Department
Herald
Postoffice Department
Congress
St. James’ Church
A Special Session Delayed By Governor Fort
The editorial argues Governor Fort delays calling a special session, aiming to settle side matters. It notes North Jersey commuters’ anger and urges a session to probe the cold storage bill and other regular session mysteries. It cautions lawmakers have shown little desire to address omissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
North Jersey
Asbury Park
Press
The Price Of A Seat In Congress Analysis
The piece notes Congressman Sibley of Pennsylvania spent 40700 to secure the Republican nomination with 10446 votes cast averaging about four dollars per vote. It warns election expenses could reach about 100000 for a seat and criticizes primary reform and state politics while contrasting New Jersey practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Congress
Stock Exchange
Reform
Hearst Praise Of Taft Rail Bill Sparks Speculation
A Hearst editor hails Taft for the gold brick railroad measure and hints Teddy Roosevelt’s possible return to the White House. The write up reads as a manipulation aimed at Hearst readers, urging skepticism toward the source.
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Hearst
Taft
Teddy
White House
Boys Lawn Party a Success Despite Rain
The Boys' Club of the First Presbyterian Church held a lawn party Saturday, shifting indoors due to rain. Rev. John G. Lovell aided, profits exceeded expectations as ice cream and goods sold well to many guests before stock ran out.
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Terian Church
John G. Lovell
Oysters and Weather Mark Homecoming Echoes
The passage notes a returning figure warned about imitation of oyster talk for two months risking rivals like Jeffries and Johnson overtaking his public image. It observes weather moving toward extremes in a favorable direction and a flood of homecoming poetry sparking Teddy’s wish to stay in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
Johnson
Teddy
Europe
Editorial Commentary on Public Figures and Weather Folklore
A collage of old editorial snippets covers threats at the White House toward Taft, responses to Roosevelt and Hearst, harsh juxtapositions of crime and punishment, a humorous weather forecast for Roosevelt's homecoming, and reflections on political participation and voter self-interest.
Wolves in Politics and June’s Morning Grace
A critique argues voters are outwitted by self serving leaders while urging neighbors to unite against political predators. The piece uses hunting imagery to liken politics to a jungle and calls for reform. A separate poem celebrates June’s arrival with lyrical, rose filled imagery and mythical harbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir
Trenton
Kentucky feudist kills friend amid shootout in Lexington
Asbury Spleet, linked to the Harris-Cockerill feud, fatally shot George Fugate and seriously wounded Fugate’s mother Mangate during a daytime confrontation in Lexington. The incident follows long-standing rivalries between factions.
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Lexington
Asbury Spleet
Hargis
George Fugate
Fugate
Mangate
Spicer
Pie for a Poor Little Boy
A child recounts sharing a piece of pie with a nearly starved boy and asks if the boy ate it. The mother affirms, noting the act was right and the boy ate the offering. The dialogue reflects a simple, moral kitchen scene.
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Johnny
Chicago News
Thoughts Worth Reading About Revolutionary Heroes
A critique notes that many Revolution leaders acted for themselves first, even as others praise their sacrifices. The passage argues their resistance aimed to resist British rule rather than purely idealistic virtue, with personal interests and beliefs shaping actions.
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Bingle
J. M. Taylor
Chas. B. Edwards
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House
United States Senate
Philadelph
the Postoffice
ITE
Gress
Hearst Dupes
Citizens National
N. J
State of New Jersey
County of Monmouth
City of
Rebt
W. Chambers
Mr. Hearst
Theodore Roosevelt
W. R. Hearst
N. Y. Press
Elmira Reformatory
Brooklyn — Street
Dike
N. Y. World
Weather Bureau
Washington
New York
Roosevelt
N. Y
June
Baltimore Sun
Kentucky
Chum
Mother
C. G. van Note
Orville F. Bennett
Rockwell Ave
England
First National Bank of
NEW Jersey Mortgage and Trust CO
Augustus Chandler
Matthias Woolley
Scobby
A. T. Woolley
Insurance Office OF London
H. W. Green & Bro
John W. Woolley
Bath Avenue
Joseph P. Day
Nassau Street
New York City
Cortlandt
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