Subscription Rates for Long Branch News 1913
The notice from M. Taylor Publishing Co announces subscription terms outside Long Branch city limits. Rates include one year in advance six dollars three months at one dollar twenty six cents one month fifty cents and single copies in advance. Published from 192 Broadway Long Branch New Jersey with Chas L Edwards secretary and manager.
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Long Branch
M. Taylor Publishing Co
Broadway
Chas. L. Edwards
Sec'y
New Jersey
Golden Opportunity for Broad Way Bus Service in Long Branch
Private enterprise eyes a golden chance to run auto buses on Broad Way Third avenue and Ocean Avenue following the Merchants' Association bus line model. The plan aims to provide quick cheap transportation boosting resort traffic as buses become the favored local transit, potentially surpassing trolleys. Long Branch could lead the movement.
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Merchants’ Association
Broadway
Third Avenue
Ocean Avenue
New York
Red Bank Cuts Costs With Plain Business Bidding
Red Bank slashed street sprinkling costs after switching to competitive bids. From 1911 with six hired teams at 110 dollars per month, to 1912 at 91 dollars, and this year at 84 to 80 dollars per team, plus extra work options. Garbage collection also saved, while critics claim Republican machine influence waned.
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Red Bank
Republican
William Ananias Sweeney
Calliope
Economy and Prohibition Candidate praised for efficiency
The Trenton Times lauds Rev James G Mason and the Prohibition ticket for governor calling economy of administration a winning issue. It notes the 1913 Legislature has been economical and challenges claims of extravagance without specific items, praising Governor Fielder's administration for continued progress and business efficiency.
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James G. Mason
The
Trenton Times
Fielder
Grotesque Dream of Professional Representation in State Senate
The former Professor Daniels now Public Utility Commissioner proposes replacing county based Senate representation with professional and occupational blocs. He suggests lawyers doctors clergymen architects artists trades and manufacturers transport fisheries agriculturists and more. The piece criticizes the idea as fantastical unworkable and imprudent calling for a halt to such progressive theories.
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Daniels
Public Utility
Senate
Merchants' Association Delivers Real Transit and Market Plan
The Merchants' Association unveils practical progress for Long Branch and nearby villages, proposing pier boat services and a public market. It emphasizes a modest, businesslike approach, avoiding wasteful ads, cliques, or partisan maneuvering, and calls on the public to support its constructive efforts.
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Long Branch
New Merchants’ Association
Merchants’ Association
Editorials and a Frameshift on a City Paper
A column attacks a council member for seeking publication of the Collector's report in both the Record and the Register, accusing the paper of political patronage. It contrasts this with higher standards and notes the Record’s circulation heightening its temptations. Also mentions the U. S. Supreme Court ruling on state railway rates and a white slave note incident involving an Elizabeth girl.
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Record
Register
Sweeney
Elizabeth
Editorial on severity of punishment and grade crossing costs
The excerpt contrasts views on punishment for deadly carelessness at grade crossings with a PRR executive's claim that New Jersey grade crossing bills impose over 60 million in eventual costs, noting missing consideration of accident savings. It argues both sides exist in freight rate debates and cites multiple newspapers as sources.
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Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad
New Jersey
Camden Courier
Property Tax Valuation Based On Improvement Is Misplaced
The text argues that assessors often raise property valuations after owners invest in repairs, decorating, and fence updates, labeling this a mistake and urging a rule that governs assessments differently to avoid overstating value.
Newspaper Power in Spreading World News and Ads
The passage notes newspapers span the nation from Maine to California and to Canada, delivering global news daily. It argues newspapers are a powerful advertising medium enabling manufacturers to build broad demand efficiently across many cities.
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Maine
California
Canadian Northwest
Florida
Increase in property income tied to improvements, not cosmetic work
The Jersey Journal notes that only income increases when property adds value from improvements. Paint, trees, and lawn care do not raise income, while excessive taxation by an unwise assessor discourages such improvements that enhance neighborhood appearance.
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Jersey Journal
Costs and rights in education and politics debated in editorials
The piece argues education costs drive revolts with retrenchments harming teachers. It critiques civil rights court rulings and notes limited impact of 1875 acts. It discusses Woodrow Wilson era policy, McAdoo emergency currency plan, and Wall Street’s reaction to fiscal measures.
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New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Wall Street
Washington
United States Treasury
Wilson
McAdoo
Aldrich-Vreeland
Dust on the Ground and Devil’s Nerves on Wall Street
A vivid essay contrasts Wall Street panic over emergency currency with the treasury’s action, arguing the money issue was overstated and the nation’s nerves were unnecessarily frayed. A poem paragraph follows, reflecting on forgiveness, judgment, and moral truth as dust and humanity pass.
Thoughts Worth Reading Quote Refutes Crowd Reasoning
A crowd favors sympathy over reason as noted by W. R. Alger. The aphorism challenges collective thinking by highlighting the tendency to feel rather than analyze.
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W. R. Alger
Federal cavalry triumph at Aldie and Upperville in Va
General Pleasonton’s Federal cavalry defeated Stuart’s troopers at Aldie and Upperville Virginia. Stuart sought refuge behind Longstreet’s infantry as roaming bands of Confederate troopers terrorized Maryland residents.
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Pleasonton
Stuart
Aldie
Upperville
Longstreet
Maryland
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Rutherford Republican
United States Supreme Court
Ike Sumner
New York World
Treasury
Wilvon
Hhem
W. D. Nesbit
Republic National Platform
John Sherman
A. M. Townley & CO
Swinehart Tires
TEL
First National Bank
Anp
N. J
NEW Jersey Mortgage & Trust*co
ONG Branch Banking Company
RED Bank Trust Company
Monmouth County
Cook’s Bee Hive
N. E. Cor
Cookman Ave
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Asbury Park, N. J
Stern’s Bakery
Bohemia
Vienna
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