New Jersey Governor Defends Reform Record and Senate Choice
The governor recounts years of reform against party machines, praising laws that curbed private interests and expanded public authority. He argues Democrats and reformers must back his vision for state governance and oppose returning to corrupt practices.
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New Jersey
Board of Guardians
James Smith, Jr
United States
James FE. Martine
Smith
Senate
Martine
David Maird
Camden
Geran
Wee
Persson
Supreme Court
Trenton
Public Service Corporation
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Campaign appeal urges turnout against self serving groups
A political exhortation accuses a small faction of seeking only profit and power. It warns that defeating them requires full voter participation next Tuesday. The message portrays the stakes as principle and honor versus corruption, urging every man to vote or risk the state's name being plundered. Woodrow Wilson. Governor.
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Woodrow Wilson
Lincoln and Sumner on height and character
Harper's Weekly quotes Lincoln praising Sumner's stature and calling him a bishop type. Lincoln recalls challenging Sumner to measure for pride and strength while Sumner debated a tough issue before the president.
Didnt Know How Happy He Was
British actor George Arliss recounts a humorous Huglish exchange from an English heath setting. The anecdote contrasts misery with daily indulgence as Arliss reflects on countrymen and a punchy remark about drunken days.
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George Arliss
Arry
Arriet
Mhar Upstead Heath
Chicago
Lerald
No Wonder He Wouldn't Sell Captain Amundsen Tale
Captain Amundsen tells of asking an Eskimo to sell dogs after several of his sled dogs died. The Eskimo refuses and a long argument follows. Amundsen realizes he has been asking to buy "children" due to language mix up, provoking astonishment.
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Amundsen
Ateundsen
An Odd Record About Miss Julia Moore
The London Standard notes the amusement of Miss Julia Moore Sir John Moore’s niece who boasts of her age and declines attending the crown events. She quips she has missed three coronations and need not alter her record.
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Julia Moore
Sir John Moore
Edward VII
London
London Standard
Praying For the Sister inacrimonious exchange
In a Philadelphia Press excerpt two women quarrel over prayer and revenge. Mrs Bitter curses an unnamed rival with money loss deformity ruin and a train, while Rev Goodhart urges praying for enemies. Mrs Bitter counters with broader ill wishes for all.
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Bitter
Shell
Rev. Goodhart
Philadelphia Press
He Told the Truth Allegedly About a Lawyer Claim
An exchange cited by the Baltimore American quotes Rumsy as claiming legal credentials and a steady bar practice. The remarks pivot on whether he presented himself as a lawyer or merely as a practitioner, reflecting disputes over professional status.
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Rumsy
Baltimore American
Brain Trouble Cited in Hatter’s Banter
A light exchange mocks Dudley as a hatter with brain trouble, while Catholic Standard and Times quips the man has no brain at all, suggesting the joke centers on mental sharpness and perception.
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Dudley
Catholic Standard and Times
Strawberries on Straws Change Hue Over Time
A historical note explains that strawberries were once sold on straws, and this method influenced their color or hue as part of a traditional presentation.
New Jersey Exposition Seeks Farmers For Fall Display
The New Jersey Exposition Committee and the Second American Land and Irrigation Exposition seek farmer cooperation to exhibit state farm and orchard products next fall. A sub-committee per county, including D. Howard Jones of Freehold for Monmouth, will localize interest.
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Trenton
New Jersey
New York
Grange
Agricultural Society
Commission
Monmouth
D. Howard Jones
Freehold
Bicycle Thief Strikes Schuch Again In Broadway
Charles H. Schuch an insurance agent loses his fourth bicycle to a thief over two years. After past thefts he guarded his gear yet the rear wheel and tire were taken from a garage overnight. The wheel cost 7.50 to repair and he remains vigilant in Broadway for the missing Pierce wheel.
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Schuch
Charles H. Schuch
Broadway
Pierce
Ocean County Officials Gift 300 to Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Ocean county freeholders voted at a Tom's River meeting on May 7 to donate 300 to Monmouth Memorial Hospital. The unsolicited contribution arrived with a letter from county collector J. T. Holman. The gift stems from Mrs. W D Harper’s remarks and reflects broadening county support for the hospital.
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Ocean County
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Tom's River
J. T. Holman
Board
Red Bank Girl to Graduate from Holyoke College
Miss Marion Lyman Talmage daughter of Prof and Mrs H C Talmage of Branch avenue Red Bank will receive her degree and graduate from Holyoke College South Hadley Massachusetts on Wednesday June 12. Prof Talmage is principal of Shrewsbury Academy Red Bank and Miss Talmage graduated from that institution.
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Red Bank
Marion Lyman Talmage
H. C. Talmage
Branch Avenue
MS Holyoke College
South Hadley
Mase
Talmage
Shrewsbury Academy
Will Pay the Freight for Hospital Gravel Donation
Bath avenue cottager Charles A. Wimpfheimer, devoted to Monmouth Memorial Hospital, agrees to cover transport costs for gravel donated by former Judge Wilbur A. Heisley. The gravel was offered for hospital drives and walks but lacked delivery arrangements. Wimpfheimer’s offer ensures the gravel will reach the city and be used as intended.
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Charles A. Wimpfheimer
Bath Avenue
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Wilbur A. Heisley
Wimpfheimer
New Houses Under Construction in Red Bank Borough
Work has begun on three new homes in Red Bank's southern borough. Mrs Kingsley builds two houses in Bergen place near South street at about 7000 pounds as investment. Walters and Minton of Eatontown handle the work. Albert Seatt, formerly of Bridge avenue, Red Bank, builds a home for his own occupancy on South street costing about 8400 dollars with Scott and Semi of Red Bank as contractors.
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Red Bank
Kingsley
Bergen Place
South Street
Walters & Minton
Eatontown
Albert Seatt
Bridge Avenue
Southstreet
Scott & Semi
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