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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
4
The article argues the Taft conservation act weakens Roosevelt era protections by legalizing withdrawals of land for water power and minerals. It contends the law benefits land grabbers and harms public lands, framing Taft's measure as misleading pro progress.
The piece argues Taft era economic promises failed as Congress approves a record $1.075 billion in session appropriations. It criticizes Congress and the President for using public funds to placate voters, insisting the money belongs to the people not lawmakers.
The text notes a $5,000 offer to Senator Gore to drop opposition to an Indian land bill, signaling ongoing money influence in national legislation. It argues lobbyists could tempt many Congressmen, hinting at vast profits from public land grabs in Alaska and coal-rich regions, aided by officials.
The Philadelphia North American mocks Taft’s conservation law as misleading and argues it aids corporations seeking to seize water power sites and coal lands. It claims the bill, passed by the House, validates preexisting land withdrawals but the Senate watered down protections, undermining Roosevelt era safeguards.
The New York Press criticizes publicity laws as a bid to advertise a national government shame. It argues such laws only reveal post vote corruption, not prior to the ballot, implying the Republican party hides its financial backers until after polls close.
City leased Ocean Park to pier promoters but no Fourth of July band or attractions are evident as the holiday nears. Business figures report cottages vacant and visitors turning away due to the lack of entertainment. Critics urge the promoters to either commit to a season of music and development or exit the project.
A critical portrait of Speaker Joseph Cannon amid intraparty tensions and rule changes. The piece frames Cannon as a scapegoat for a corrupt Congress while noting his past popularity and integrity as a dedicated lawmaker among 286 Representatives.
The piece discusses public opinion versus justice, remarks on Uncle Joe and Napoleon, notes mosquitoes and drainage in Long Branch, mentions a colored politician arraigned at Freehold, questions an Ocean Avenue fence by Ocean Park pier promoters, and ends with Taft’s limited credit for insurgent gains against opposition.
A compilation of clipped editorials notes Roosevelt’s imperialist rhetoric and U S foreign policy questions. It discusses Taft’s stance on John Kean and hints at political backing while referencing a Paris Academy report on colored food additives and poisonous coal tar colors.
The article explains that body cells selectively absorb coloring substances from food, turning harmless colors into dangerous toxins. It cites court convictions showing many foods and products contain coal tar colors, including fruit syrups, candies, cakes, jams, jelly, extracts, and beverages, all colored with coal tar dyes.
A reflective poem contrasts a vast sea beyond stars with a city’s busy life. Phantom ships sail in the night toward the silent sea, while within each breast Hope, Love, and Faith emerge to cross death’s barrier, ending in Bellgr and the name Charles Mumford.
Quoted line on true love and apparition, attributed to La Rochefoucauld. The note suggests widespread talk of love while few have seen it, framing a concise reflection on perception and intimacy.
Bessie Clayton known as Mrs Julian Mitchell sues for divorce after sixteen years of marriage in Trenton Chan cery Court. She seeks custody of her nine year old daughter Priscilla. Mrs Mitchell is a dancer with stage appearances at Long Branch and Indiana Visitora.
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