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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
7
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On March 12 1913 readers urge building a tunnel under the railroad at West End and Hollywood stations to replace the dangerous crossing. The column notes summer crowds and daily risk as pedestrians cross between northbound and southbound platforms and cites a recent Red Bank tunnel as precedent.
Darwin P. Kirksley of New York Life Insurance argues the November results show a rapid rise of Socialism, with Socialist votes increasing from 420000 to 900000. He says the central issue is the attack on private property and warns the country faces a heterogeneous, evolving socialist movement influencing Wilson and the nation.
The passage speculates on how Socialists might respond if Wilson curbs monopoly abuses and tariff privileges. It argues Socialists are a protest-driven, loosely bound group composing about one in sixteen voters, smaller than past movements, and may align with Democrats if reforms fulfill broad hopes.
Jacob Steinbach Jr a Long Branch native with strong education is appointed to the Second Judicial District serving Long Branch and surrounding area. The new judge is praised for common sense affability and high character and is expected to provide an intelligent fair handling of cases.
Warden Hosp of the Ha sex County Penitentiary proposes paying prisoners 1.50 daily with one third for prison maintenance, one third for court costs, and one third to families. Convicts would work farm labor and build roads. The plan aims to replace the costly and inhumane current system, which wastes state funds.
The Newark Call doubts a Vice President serving on presidential councils, noting VP mortality higher than presidents and counting the secretary of state as the president’s closest adviser. The Camden Post Telegram is cited on tariffs and free trade papers facing wage pressures if circulation or ads fall.
The passage highlights Southern states regaining control in government with Clarke as president pro tem and regional balance in key posts. It also critiques tariff policy on paper, notes a cold March day with temperatures, and comments on Long Branch climate and an ocean pier question.
A compilation of 1910s editorials discusses arson fiends and insurance costs, critiques business laxity, and urges stronger police action and regulation. It contrasts New Jersey monitors and New York World opinions on law, tariffs, and public rights with reflections on aging and usefulness.
A collection of clipped quotes mocks immigration tests and political nerves. It references Thomas Lincoln’s hypothetical birth abroad and early guard duties, plus satirical lines from the New York Sun and Washington Post about cabinets and public anxiety. The misquoted census note about mule numbers adds to the collage.
Springtime influence fills the stores as Easter nears. Read THE RECORD for the latest styles fabrics colors and fashionable hats suits and accessories. Advertisements guide early selection to secure a complete Easter outfit before the rush and direct you to reliable stores.
A weary bird swings on a branch and thanks the keeper as it is fed. The dry stalk reflects on usefulness before rocking in the wind, content at last. Mery Oppel.
A aphoristic quote attributes imprudence silly talk vanity and vain curiosity to a single family of flaws. The line by Fontaine links these traits as closely allied offspring of human folly.
Port Royal, eight miles north of Charleston, sees an expedition organized by General David Hunter with army and navy forces. Charleston fears an early attack as the country recalls a great blizzard in the north twenty five years ago today with many perishing in street cold in New York and other cities.
A letter argues against a costly city market to fund via bonds, proposing a modest central land plot with framed pavilion stalls for butchers fishers farmers and grocers. The plan aims to cut prices by improving distribution and testing demand before a larger investment, citing Newark and nearby towns as reference points.
A query from farmers seeks the public market location at Long Branch. The writer, signing as GEORGE W. COBB, hopes the answer is not prolonged and appears concerned the reply might be lengthy.
Elder and Mrs. L. B. Giles returned from Richmond where Elder Giles preached at an Advent Church meeting with representatives from several states. On the return trip they visited Frederickburg Mount Vernon Capitol and the White House.
Harry Bubb of the Chicago Stock Company has arrived in town to perform at the Broadway Theatre all next week. He reports strong business and promises patrons a lineup of treats including a Monday St Patrick’s Day matinee of The Parish Priest and a Monday night showing of Henriette Crossman’s Sham.
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