This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
4
A Monmouth County Republican committee selects a county ticket amid criticism that delegates overstep their mandate, bypassing voters and triggering accusations of bossism. The piece argues popular input was sidelined and recalls reform era tensions in state affairs and federal recall debates.
Hearst papers criticized the New York Journal for printing a first page account of Heidemann’s execution as having occurred yesterday morning, when it did not occur until last night. The piece humorously suggests clairvoyant staff interpreting events before they happen.
The Trenton Times argues moving pictures can educate children evident in Asbury Park when a three year old fell in a lake and was saved after his two year old brother recalled a barrel rescue from a film. It foresees slides from the Life saving Manual used in nickel theaters and hints at broad use in public campaigns and schooling.
The article notes Heide Mann was blamed for the murder of Marie Smith, then describes swift justice as the killer was executed within nine weeks. The burial in quicklime followed formalities, aiming to impress and caution young men about lack of self control and the perils it brings.
The row of maples on Second Avenue near Chelsea, once valued in the thousands for the city, were killed by electric wires and must be removed before they fall or pose a danger, offering a seasonal note of no spring this year.
An editorial from the Atchison Globe argues that serving as a professional helper yields little monetary return despite dedicating significant time to others. It laments the cost of such work and questions the value of long hours spent on others’ affairs.
The New Jersey Progressive Republicans deserve credit for reforms over the past years and for influencing both major parties. Yet some supporters regret parts of the platform adopted last Thursday as the state party organized, warning that all change is not progress.
A World editorial condemns New York’s release of a Black prisoner who was sentenced to fourteen years for a June 1900 Broadway murder. It criticizes the state for reducing his term by four years and five months and freeing him, only to see more bloodshed months later, calling for accountability and safeguards against repeat crimes.
A dispute within the State Republican Progressive League over the public utilities plank centers on the function of public utility commissions. The original plank urged commissioners to forthwith order regulation according to law, signaling broader reform ambitions.
The Newark News argues the new public utilities law should ensure notice and a hearing before reducing or changing rates. It contends the law aims for a fair tribunal to judge what is just to all, not a blunt weapon against utilities, and warns against partisan misuse that could trigger repeal.
The State Progressive Republican League met in Newark on Thursday and adopted a campaign platform proposing the Oregon plan for electing U S Senators by the Legislature and aggressive tax reforms. It calls for gas price cuts toward 80 cents in cities, lower commuting fares, repeal of the Hillery tax limit act, broader assessment reform, home rule powers for counties and municipalities, and new transit and utility provisions along with tax exemptions for personal property.
The Trenton Times notes the platform favors recall for top officials, a constitutional amendment to allow amendments at any general election, and a constitutional convention. It criticizes progressives as faced with a coterie of leaders, while recounting the dinner where Senator Cummins exclaimed he could turn hell Methodist with such a following.
A playful poem from Good Housekeeping features a child declaring desires for a waffled dress a new straw hat and chocolate candy while insisting they will not comply with chores or quietness despite fussing about clothes naps and punishment
A compact quotation card presenting two aphorisms on prejudice and justice. Attributed to Newell Dwight Hillis and Plato, the lines contrast malice with injustice and emphasize moral consequences.
May 24 marks fifty years since Ulysses S. Grant offered to serve the Union War Department. Colonel Elsworth of the New York Zouaves was shot by a hotel keeper named Jackson, a Southern sympathizer.
J. G. Warner of Asbury Park, New Jersey, completed a fourteen day fast to reduce weight. He shed twenty two pounds of surplus flesh and reports improved energy. He drank unfermented grape juice three times daily and says he was not hungry during the period.
A man praises his friend's decor as improvements brighten the dwelling. He admits the repainting helps but gloomily notes that cleaner windows will be needed to keep the harmony with the fresh look.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.