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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
7
The item lists Chas L Edwards as editor and secretary manager at 192 Broadway Long Branch New Jersey with telephone 1000, dated Wednesday May 14 1913.
The article argues for a jury reform bill that guards against packing and eliminates judge-made juries while keeping public input through a refer endum clause. It urges submitting the change to voters in November, praising the Democrats for uniting on a sane and fair proposition.
The Trenton State Gazette notes partial gains against the coal combine as competition may rise with next winter’s supply. It points to joint ownership and interstate control of railroads and mines as forming a monopoly. Legislation and enforcement for real competition are urged despite some New Jersey gains for consumers.
President Wilson has ordered antitrust prosecutions under the law as interpreted, signaling decisive government moves. The policy shift is framed as advancing the public interest and may affect business conduct nationwide.
The piece accuses Senate Republicans of delaying a jury reform bill to look opposed yet insincere. It portrays them as aiming to gain partisan advantage, while Democrats are framed as the innocent victims in a strategic political “dupe trap.”
The article notes Japan protests the California alien land law despite U S ratification of the treaty and contrasts British and Australian policies toward Japanese people. It argues Japan should learn to accept U S internal affairs, implying a need for a tougher stance.
The Jersey City race draws ninety-one candidates for ten Commissioner posts. Monsignor Sheppard urges voters to choose men with conviction, courage, and public service aims. He warns against wobblers and self seekers, stressing honesty and businesslike conduct in commission government.
The New York World notes concerns about long distance heroism and billboard waste. In Long Branch the boards are placed behind the building line, not unsightly, and waste paper is disposed of when removed. The town earns commendation, contrasting with harsh portrayals in many American papers.
The snippet critiques tariffs as insufficient for consumers and cites political maneuvering in California and federal staffing. It notes express carriers face possible $26 million annual losses if rate schedules hold and endorses Burleson's competitive exams for fourth class postmasters to deter politics, framing it as civil service reform.
The piece notes the Underwood Tariff passage in the House by 281 to 189 and criticizes Republican disunity while praising Democratic conviction. It comments on the Senate’s refusal to consider the Hennessy constitutional convention bill and suggests preserving small counties’ power by using county units to choose delegates.
Trenton Evening Times notes that delegates were elected yet a convention remains debated as a path to reform. It argues Hennessy plan is unlikely, and smaller county senators resist ceding power, reflecting regional tensions in constitutional reform discussions. The piece cites Assembly members favoring reform via a popular convention.
A Canon Weathcott quote notes that great moments expose whether we are heroes or cowards. It argues personal growth is quiet and steady, and crises reveal our true strength or weakness.
Federals under General Sherman and General McPherson capture Jackson Mississippi a railroad center behind Vicksburg as Grant plans westward advance. In New York a national gathering of women supporters of the federal war administration is led by Lucy Stone with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B Anthony prominent.
The famous Professor Virchow announced he could not define the nature of Emperor Frederick's throat disease in a historic 25th anniversary note.
A reminiscence on Jay Gould’s management of the Wabash rail system shows him gaining control, reshaping capitalization, and selling out. An associate recalled his reply about bond levels, saying the American people are partial to bonds.
Better dress and nicer furniture do not prove more money. they reflect awareness and smart spending. A merchant's knowledge makes dollars efficient, and families can also maximize value through prudent management. RECORD advertisements point the way.
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