Why not observe both pledges in New Jersey
A newspaper editorial argues that home rule and jury reform can coexist. It criticizes the gubernatorial appointment of jury commissioners and defends Slocum’s jury reform bill as preserving home rule while enabling reform. The piece dismisses Essex Hudson and Atlantic counties as unfit for self government and urges adherence to Democratic platform principles.
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Trenton Times
Essex
Hudson
Atlantic
Elizabeth Times
New Jersey
Russell
Trenton
Elisabeth Times
A Diggrace to the Place Dr Friedmann’s Tuberculosis Test
The article notes Dr. Friedmann faces indifference and hostility in New York as he seeks to demonstrate his alleged tuberculosis cure. Hospitals and doctors appear to block the demonstration, hindering a practical test of the remedy’s value or worth.
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Friedmann
New York
Fragmented Cadence on Civilization and Human Narrowness
An excerpt laments the highest civilization of the eighteenth century and the envy and jealousy that strain humanity. It questions how people can be so narrow and selfish, noting the lack of any trial or discovery offering hope against humanitys worst disease.
Famous statesmen who were now presidents
The Kansas City Star notes that if Mr. Bryan becomes secretary of state he would join famed statesmen like Webster Clay Calhoun and Blaine in distinguished company. It argues some men are made great by office while others remain famous without it.
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Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
James G. Blaine
Mr. Bryan
Tate
Kansas City Star
Wilson
Lincoln
William Howard Taft
Atanda
New York American
A Wholesome Rule for White House Office Seekers
A newspaper opinion argues for a reform to curb time-wasting by office seekers at the White House. It urges seekers to present claims at departments, praising the move as essential to avoid interfering with public business during a new administration.
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White House
Washington
Cryptic toast from a former president at a Washington departure
The fragment depicts a humorous scene as a former president heads out of Washington. He jokes about leaving Major Rhoades as a date, compliments his looks, and jokes about uniting speeches. Attendees exchange laughing greetings amid a playful, faded 19th century style.
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Yatt
Washington
Rhoades
Aingle
Joly
Congress Record Of Achievements And Flaws
The last Congress, despite a divided Senate and Democratic House, advanced campaign finance publicity, direct election of Senators, jury trials and appeals in contempt cases, and investigations into campaign contributions and major trusts. It removed Archbald and Lorimer and passed a Panama Canal law, yet its small navy policy and extravagance marred an otherwise strong record.
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Carmpaign Funds
United States
Money Trust
Shipping Trust
Steel Trust
Beet Trust
Sugar Trust
Archbald and Lorimer
Rocke
William McKinley
Republican Party
House of Representatives
William H. Taft
Ite
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Panama’ Canal
Taft
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Thaw evaporates cash, hopes fade in quick deal
A brief note from the Brooklyn Eagle laments that Thaw’s ambitions melted away as his cash evaporated too rapidly, leaving his plans abandoned and prospects dim. The item captures a sharp, period voice on financial missteps and lost opportunity.
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Brooklyn Eagle
After all the scandal he may never be freed
The passage argues that post scandal public opinion will bar any judge from freeing him. It laments the delaying move that might have altered fate. It notes the young man and family’s impatience likely cost lifelong liberty. It also critiques delicate young women's march day barefoot dancing as poor judgment for voters. Teddy remains silent.
Editorial Comment The Chief Need
The public wants more than a shinier coin but something that goes further in policy. The brightest hope for a Mexican president is safe deportation. Bryan’s paper is pale with no cabinet accountability evident.
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New York Tribune
Ohio State Journal
Waste of Time and Money at Bordentown School
J P Murray plans a resolution to end the summer vacation at the Bordentown School. He argues the facility fails to deliver practical agricultural training, with students leaving for Atlantic City to work as waiters while true trades education remains unaddressed. The critique implies the school may close if vacations end.
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J. P. Murray
State Board of Education
Bordentown
Atlantic City
Murray
How You Can Be An Easy Talker
An urging promotional note highlighting THE RECORD as a daily guide to ready topics for conversation. It promises coverage of national affairs philanthropy literature art and sport plus advertisements from reliable Long Branch merchants to aid daily shopping and conversation.
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Long Branch
Welfare and politics in early 20th century press
A Jersey Journal excerpt critiques school funding efficiency and industrial schools, then surveys President Wilson's looming tenure, praising prudence and warning against inaction. It shifts to a wide analysis of the Republican Party’s rise, victories, and decline under Taft and Roosevelt, noting fiscal, tariff, and governance failures and urging learning from the era's partisan battles.
Mender of the lives of men in poetry and prose
The excerpt contrasts political rancor with calls for mercy and unity. It blends a New York World venturing to condemn faction and a Baltimore Sun verse urging renewal. The text envisions hope, forgiveness, and the image of men mending not just shoes but lives under a tree.
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Bneath
Baltimore Sun
Thoughts Worth Reading Heroic Virtue in Suffering
A moral reflection notes that a good person who does good to others and endures suffering for their sake ascends in virtue. The text cites Bruyere to claim enduring more suffering upon death would complete heroism, reaching the summit of virtue.
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Bruyere
Fifty Years Ago Today Race Riot and Public Order
A fragmented report notes a race riot attempt resulting in deaths among both Black and white individuals. Authorities were called to restore order as the events drew attention to social tensions. Also referenced is Louise May Alcott, famed American novelist, at Roxbury in an earlier item.
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Louise Mey Alcott
Roxbury, Mage
Man Forney Found Guilty After Irving Place Incident
A man named Forney was arrested after troubling residents near Irving Place and Broad Street. Witness Albert Miller, a shoe dealer, testified Forney asked for clothes and money and caused a late night disturbance. Forney claimed an injury from a fall while jumping from a freight train at Red Bank and was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail. Real estate transfers noted for H Gullok to May Presley and W Capper to Corlies Howland.
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Forney
Irving Place
Broad Street
Albert G. Miller
Attorney Applegate
John W.molint
Miller
Fornéy
Red Bank
Erin
Jolla
H. Gullok
May H. Presley
I W. Capper
Corlies
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