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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
10
Weekend edition for Long Branch New Jersey issued weekly details subscription terms by editor Benj Boisseau Bobbitt. Rates include one year six dollars, three months one dollar twenty five, one month sixty cents, and single copies two cents. publication at 192 Broadway with Chandler Edwards secretary manager, telephone 1000.
Two major court decisions in New Jersey and New York uphold motorist responsibility. New Jersey affirms a drunk driver’s liability and a five year prison term for a fatal crash, while New York rules a driver must reveal name and address after an accident, framing license operation as a public safety duty. Both rulings stress accountability and broad constitutional interpretation to protect the public on highways.
Governor Sulzer lost the direct primary clash in the New York Legislature during a special session by large margins in both chambers. The piece argues his tactics alienated lawmakers and public faith, predicting continued yet futile resistance and suggesting a constitutional move to shift power to the executive.
An Ohio woman has won a divorce on the ground of passive cruelty. The husband was not accused of beating or abuse. The alleged cruelty consisted of social neglect and failing to extend proper courtesy to her guests. The ruling marks a first in recognizing passive cruelty as a valid ground.
The Bridgeton News condemns traveling after dark without lights as dangerous criminal negligence and highlights the need for lights for driver protection and law compliance. It discusses the woman suffrage amendment, noting opposition in Southern states and contrasting views in newspapers like the Elizabeth Times. Former Mormon Apostle Smoot is cited regarding support, while home rule is cited as a Democratic measure.
A discussion on lobbying ethics argues that lobbying can be good or bad depending on character and purpose. Personal influence matters and human nature shapes opinions on whether tactics are legitimate or harmful. The piece emphasizes evaluating methods rather than outright condemning or approving lobbying.
The text argues that corruption can only be curbed by lawmakers of high character and ability who see through misrepresentation. It also compares heat stress, noting higher temperatures with humidity and air movement influencing comfort, aside from the thermometer reading.
The article describes a home as a happy combination of conditions, highlighting money as a factor. It states women are the spenders and bear responsibility for wise use of family income, recommending daily reading of advertisements in THE RECORD and other newspapers to know what is available and at what price.
A satirical note ridicules President Wilson for wearing a white suit. It suggests such attire defines his independence and mocks critics who complain. The piece uses brisk humor to comment on political image and public weather-ready attitudes.
A compilation of quotes spans Caruso’s artistry, Dr. Alexis Carrel on brain death timing, a Washington Post quip about a water wedding in Luray, and General Leonard Wood arguing for universal military service. Wood claims war would require vast force and officers, citing Civil War and Spanish–American War casualties to argue unpreparedness fuels disease and losses.
The legislative committee of the Medical Society of New Jersey calls for drastic revision of sanitary laws. It notes the public health system, formed about 25 years ago, is inadequate for current conditions and backs a comprehensive reform plan.
A plan outlines creating a State Commissioner of Health appointed by the Governor to oversee local sanitary bodies, with regional district inspectors and standards set by a State council. The reform aims to modernize New Jersey sanitation and public health administration amid calls for comprehensive changes.
A compact reflection on human evolution and mental resilience. It argues man is transitioning from animal instincts to a future rational being, noting our brains are newly acquired and language is recent. It stresses persistence, effort, and the value of work as self-protection against fatigue and despair.
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