Perfecting Progress The Proper Program
The piece argues for thoughtful reform over impulse, endorsing Governor Fielder's cautious approach to New Jersey legislation. It urges delaying radical changes to digest overload, improve efficiency, and prevent wrecking reform through hysterical excess. Daniels' call for full speed ahead is labeled impulsive and dangerous.
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Widows Pension Rules Clarified for New Jersey
General Secretary Stonaker outlines that the widows pension is temporary relief to keep homes and educate children. Women must show livelihood is insufficient and the court judges eligibility to avoid public charges. Applications go to the State Board of Children's Guardians. mail to the county judge after receiving a blank.
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New Jersey
Charities Aid
Court of Common Pleas
State Board of Children's Guardians
Exchange Place
Jersey City
Parching and Rigorous Investigation Promised in Each Case
Officials vow thorough inquiries in every case with a pledge of careful scrutiny and deliberate examination. The aim is to uncover facts, assess evidence, and determine appropriate actions based on established procedures.
Fusion ticket in New Jersey politics sparks ridicule
A satirical view argues that a fusion candidate for New Jersey governor would be a mixed, hybrid leader unfit to lead. The piece labels such a plan as spoils over principle and insists Progressives reject the idea, predicting widespread laughter at the notion for years.
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New Jersey
Punctured Sensation Amid Elopement Across State Line
The piece reports two girls eloping with two married men from California into Nevada, shifting the offense to a federal level. A district attorney used the incident for political theater, amid debate over postponing the trial as officials noted it is not a national scandal.
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California
Nevada
Wilson signs sundry bill amid anti trust clash
The article discusses President Wilson’s decision to sign the Sundry Civil bill with a controversial rider aimed at limiting the Sherman anti trust act. It criticizes Congress for political deception and highlights Wilson’s justification that the veto would endanger government funding. It also notes the rising fatal aviation deaths and public fascination with airman tragedies.
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Wilson
Congress
Taft
Department
Department of Justice
Port Monmouth Notes and Local Visitors Report
Port Monmouth residents record visits from relatives and friends in New York Newark Jersey City and Montclair. Local residents discuss home improvements family news and a summer home on Shore Road as well as a夕 generous note on veterans attending Gettysburg. They also report crop conditions with potatoes asparagus and berries ripening and corn growing amid warm weather.
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Richard and
Fleming Hiddle
New York
Frank A. Bweeny, Jr
Newark
George A. Sweery
Fred Fabilett
Jersey City
Iorace G. Smith
Samuel B. Bamford
Brooklyn
Frank Dowena
J. Henry Wailing
Montclair
Horace G. Smith
Bayonne
Leon Walker
C. Wesley Waler
Gettysburg
Borthwick
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N. J
Edward Williams
John L. Covert
Charles A. Smith
Harvey Like
C. Cavalry
Stephen Carhart
N. Y
J. Henry Walling
Harry Ludlow
Dangerous corner at Third Avenue and Broadway cited for traffic
Two automobile collisions at the Third avenue and Broadway corner in two days show a dangerous intersection when traffic is heavy. The piece suggests a traffic policeman on fixed post may be necessary in summer months and notes Bryan in line for the currency bill amid Democratic friction at Washington.
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Third Avenue
Broadway
Bryan
Washington
Editorial Fragments on Free Speech and Power
A collection of terse quotes from newspapers discusses free speech limits, prudent resource use for brides, Edison’s relentless work ethic, and President Wilson’s perceived power shadowed by lobbyists. The compilation contrasts varying editorial tones and social viewpoints.
Martine’s conduct in miners probe echoes New Jersey choices
Newark Sunday Call critiques U.S. Senator James K. Martine elected under Governor Wilson. It says his impulsive nature and emotional judgments tainted the West Virginia miners investigation, rendering the inquiry farcical, though his motives were a righteous anger.
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New Jersey
Wilson
James HK. Martine
United States Senate
Martine
West Virginia
Newark Sunday Call
Dangerous Soft Drinks and Tonics Warning
A news excerpt warns that many soft drinks and temperance tonics contain harmful substances including caffeine. The Journal of the American Medical Association notes caffeine as an undesirable stimulant for young people and city dwellers, linking it to fatigue and restlessness. The New York city board of health has issued warnings about misbranded drinks.
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Journal
New York City Board of Health
Elizabeth Times
The Way To Succeed Through Advertising
Horace Greeley’s maxim on advertising frames the path to success for merchants. The piece argues that public campaigns by manufacturers with retailers signal merit, progress, and reliability, and that true local demand comes from daily newspaper ads.
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Horace Greeley
United States
Thoughts Worth Reading Hope as Foundation of Life
A reflective remark attributed to Carlyle emphasizes hope as the central possession and purpose of human life, framing the world as a place built on hopeful expectation. The quote anchors a broader meditation on optimism guiding action and meaning.
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Carlyle
Fifty Years Ago Today and More Civil War Skirmishes
The entry recalls Grant's assault at Vicksburg with a crater explosion and repulse. It notes Idlewild's track feat in Centerville New York, and a skirmish between Confederate cavalry under General Jones and Federals under General Milroy at McConnelsburg Pennsylvania. Additionally it marks the 25th anniversary of the Republican convention nominating Morrison and Morton in Chicago.
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Vicksburg
Grant
Idlewild
Centerville
N. Y
Jones
R. H. Milroy
McConnelsburg
Benjamin Morrison
Indiana
Levi P. Morton
New York
Chicago
And Neither Mean Anything
A witty observation contrasts how a woman speaks of what she would do as a man with a man talking about what he would not do as a woman, highlighting gendered notions of action and restraint.
Never Beaten
A sharp aphorism from F. P. in the New York Mail notes that doubtlessly a man may wear something that appears cheaper than a cheap silk shirt yet never has.
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New York Mail
Obliquions and a Naughty Boy Bedtime Dialogue
A brief dialogue scene captures a mother scolding Johnny for mischief and sending him to bed without supper while noting his need for post meal medicine. The exchange highlights domestic dynamics and a quiet domestic tension.
Chautauqua Draws Wide Shrewsbury Attendance and Local Visits
Nearly every family in Shrewsbury attended the Red Bank Chautauqua exercises with Miss Hamilton praised for memory and character illustrations. The piece notes visits by Philadelphia resident Mrs Annie Hillis and various locals, weddings, relocations, illnesses, and vacation stays around the area.
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Hamilton
Annie Hillis
Philadelphia
J. W. Holmes
Emma Green
West Jersey
Garrett H. Stillwell
Keyport
The
Free Masons
James A. Greer
Lufburrow
New York
Kattie Fiamo
Robert Pierce
James A. Reynolds
St. James’ Church
Shrewsbury
H. H. Classen
Emma G. Holmes
Willa Vanderveer
Highland Beach
G. J. Haskell
Long Branch
Spencer
Cedarville
Mr. Haskell
Atlantic Highlands
Aaron Armstrong
W. P. Brown
J. R. Day
W. Post Brown
J. R. Sickles
A. H. Borden
Eva C. Valentine
E. Bell
Cora Shutts
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Clark
William Morton
Brooklyn
Grace
Elizabeth Luthurrow
Sycamore Avenue
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Ida Wiederholt
Emma Hurley
Chas Lane
Asbury Park
Annie Wright
New York City
Leonard Dean
Alfred Groves
A. W. Borden
H.C. Hallenbach
William Jackson
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