Political corruption in New Jersey politics and railroading
A 1910 Long Branch Record column argues New Jersey politics are deeply corrupt. It targets U S Senators and state lawmakers, blames voters and financiers, condemns railroad express rate abuses, and calls for sweeping reform to curb corporate influence over commerce and legislation. It frames corruption as systemic from elections to freight carriage and begs public action against entangled interests.
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New Jersey
United States
The Express Robbery Exposed by North American Editorial
The Philadelphia North American condemns express trusts as a graft scaffold tied to railroad interests. It argues payments to railroads mask inflated rates, with assets largely tied to contracts and watered capitalization. It cites a June 30 1907 balance sheet showing vast profits vs small operating plant.
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Philadelphia North American
Express Trust
Express Company
The Recrudescence of Boxing and Youth Health
The piece praises boxing revival and its health benefits for youth. It envisions amateur boxing clubs in cities as a positive force, discouraging dissipation and promoting open air exercise. It argues boxing can foster vigorous manhood and reduce nicotine dependence.
Governor Polk on Tariff Graft and Monopoly
The quote argues tariffs help monopolies by giving special benefits to a few and harming many. A flaw is assuming tariffs always create monopoly and that protection only stifles competition. tariffs can protect infant industries, raise revenue, and may reflect broader economic goals beyond sole monopoly protection.
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Polk
Missouri
Howell Gains in Third District Popularity
A Washington sourced item notes rising support for Congressman Howell in the Third District. It cites a 1920s vote breakdown showing Howell with 20,472 votes four years prior, Harvey 16,638, Crowell 46, and Rapp 124, totaling 16,808 for the opposition.
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Howell
Washington
Harvey
Crowell
Rapp
Howell and Ocean Grove Notes and a Camden Editorial
Howell held a 3,834 plurality and 3,664 majority. Two years earlier he had 26,302 votes to Edward Clark 19,766 and Prohibitionist 409, totaling 20,166 for the opposition and a 6,084 plurality. Projections say 12,000 majority next year, but caution on trends and district results. Ocean Grove struggles with a $132,944 debt under camp meeting control, clinging to town governance. Miss Mary Harriman marries an American poor man illustrating her practical sense over fortune. Camden Courier editorial cites railroads driving high prices, avoiding tariff blame.
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Howell
Edward Clark
Scott
Ocean Grove
Camp Meeting Association
Editorial note on bets and pleasures in Atlantic City
A trimmed collection of editorial snippets critiques bets on Halley’s Comet, Atlantic City liquor norms, and Dr. Charles W. Eliot’s advocacy of sensual pleasures. The pieces argue happiness as progress, defend moderate pleasures as healthy, and contrast with Puritan restraint in early 20th century public discourse.
Epicureanism in modern life and Dr Eliot’s views
Restatement of the eat drink and be merry creed. Debates whether epicureanism defines contemporary life and whether Eliot advocates enjoying physical pleasures. Compares Luther Spurgeon and Hardy poems, noting a tone of cultural commentary on pleasure and sensibilities.
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Eliot
Bnd
Luther
Dr. Eliot
Spurgeon
N. Y. World
Thoughts Worth Reading and Confidence Advice
A motivational passage stresses belief in oneself and persistence in the face of setbacks. It urges smiling, fighting, and striving, urging readers to advertise any property rental needs in the Daily Record classifieds.
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Saan
Anon
Senators Aim for Tight Primary Maps Across Nation
A broad overview shows senatorial races forming across states with incumbents facing varied opposition. Key figures include Page, Bulkeley, Lodge in New England, Kean and Du Pont in the mid-Atlantic, and a Southern bloc contesting seats in Maryland Texas Virginia Tennessee Mississippi and Florida. Scott of West Virginia announces a county primary win, while Biden-like chatter drifts around New York and Ohio contests. Clark and Payne push tariff debate, and a June wedding wave unfolds with multiple Washington, D C and New York couples planning ceremonies before mid June. A Canada boundary treaty fixes a disputed line near Passamaquoddy Bay, settling another cross-border query.
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Washington
Aldrich
Hale
New England
Page
Vermont
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Lodge
Massachusetts
Butler Ames
Ames
Kean
New Jersey
du Pont
Delaware
Rayner
Maryland
Culberson
Texas
Daniel
Virginia
Frawier
Tennessee
Money
Mississippi
Taliaferro
Florida
Scott
West Virginia
Hubbard
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
New York
Depew
Roosevelt
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
Mathilde Townsend
Robert Goelet Gerry
Grace Bell
Granville Fortescue
Florelle I. Edson
John William Mclee
United States Army
Mary Remey
George C. Remey
John Willothrop Wadleigh
United States
Canada
Passamaquoddy Bay
Trent Island
Friar Head
Grand Manan Channel
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Camden Courier
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General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
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the Daily Record
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Msuraage Company
H. W. Green & Bro
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Edwin Venable
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RED Bank Electric Railroad
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