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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
4
The House plans investigations into the sugar and steel trusts shoe trust Philippine affairs and the post office. Exposures are seen as corrective but critics warn against sensationalism for political gain. The aim is fact finding with restraint.
The New York World argues the Sherman Antitrust Act remains a strong tool against monopolies despite court battles. It urges vigorous government enforcement to curb illegal trust behavior and notes ongoing disputes over how the act should be applied in various cases.
The passage argues that Sherman Act enforcement will shape corporate behavior. If violators reform, the act may fail. if enforced strictly, big business will adjust or face penalties. It praises personal guilt for lawbreakers and urges decisive action by Taft to deter abuses. It also notes charity as memorial, such as funding a hospital ward, as noble philanthropy.
The town contemplates reerecting water standpipes after years of abandonment. Critics say they are costly to install and remove, leak constantly, create mudholes and mosquito habitats, and spoil the streets’ appearance. Proponents argue hydrants plus hose suffice. A public explanation is desired.
A Roosevelt address to a minister conference in New Jersey reportedly had the audience sworn to secrecy. The speech drew attention amid recent restrictive laws on public utilities and broader questions about veracity after past episodes.
The notice notes wide discord over the resignation of Diaz, reflecting similar confusion seen in reports about changes in New York police heads. Unclear timelines and varying sources fuel the inconsistency surrounding Diaz's departure.
Daily business momentum drives high value for local resorts as occupancy and spending translate into substantial economic impact. The statement highlights continuous demand and the financial stakes of peak tourism days.
A brief editorial note cites a Philadelphia Press quotation about room at the top and some men beginning there before working downward. It framing suggests a general reflection on ambition and career paths.
The state adds 1,800 election districts under the new primary law, up from 1,368 last year, an increase of 437. This requires 7,200 election officers with pay from 60 to 65 dollars each, totaling about 432,000 dollars for the state.
The United Gas Company report shows 98 786 meters gas output, sales near 29 cents per 1 000 feet, 10 percent dividend, 31 4 surplus, wages raised for stokers, 65 523 spent on repairs, and a query why English gas price is cheaper than in New York at 80 cents and Jersey City at 1. The piece questions wage impact on gas prices.
The legislature faces backlash as critics claim a new law allows free passes and exemptions that harm school children ministers newspapers and families. Proponents say the act covers rail street electric and telegraph firms, but objections highlight unintended limits on mutation rates and courtesy services.
The Washington Star notes required increases in eggs, milk, butter, and potatoes to sustain per capita consumption for a growing population. It estimates 221 million dozen more eggs, 1.24 billion gallons of milk, 182 million pounds of butter, and 52 million extra bushels of potatoes by 1910 compared with 1899, illustrating the strain on national agriculture.
A Portland pamphlet promoting the Oregon Plan shows 157 pages of candidate statements and 124 pages of charter amendments and ordinances submitted by initiative and referendum. The Press warns the scheme could cinch power for special interests and entrust decision making to a few rather than the masses. The verse notes spring arriving with gipsy imagery in town.
Arthur Brisbane argues teaching will improve when criticism shifts from fault finding to constructive guidance. He urges removing nagging sarcasm and public humiliation, and replacing punishment with clear, self critical learning to speed progress and deepen understanding.
United States will prosecute importers in the Philadelphia customs district for alleged customs fraud schemes including undervaluation fraudulent drawback and perjury. Judge Holland ordered a grand jury panel to investigate violations and the jury will begin work at once with many prominent importers implicated.
A quip filled piece exploring woolgathering as a quaint lost industry in certain European regions and a short humorous dialogue about pets and marriage. The excerpt uses old timey phrasing to illuminate rural living and social banter.
A wry domestic quip about marriage and absence. The husband explains that going out alone diminishes his enjoyment and doubles the effort, prompting a humorous payoff about shared time.
A dialogue between a critic and a playwright reveals tension over ideas and ambition. The playwright asserts ideas come from within and dismisses external praise, while the critic notes the work lacks delay or restraint.
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