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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
7
Long Branch paper urges citizens to vote in the presidential primaries. It stresses voting as a vital duty, warns against apathy, and notes that a single vote can influence legislature, Congress, or a state's history. It cautions against treating the outcome as settled and urges personal responsibility.
The Navy Department denounces congressional moves to cut naval strength. It argues battleships cost less than war and time, that a strong navy secures international law and open markets, and warns a weak fleet risks losing the Orient to nations like Japan, Britain, Germany, and France while speeding risks to the canal and American interests.
A party line appeal urges support for Thomas J. Scully and John W. Slocum as delegates to the Democratic national convention. The column ties the vote to Governor Wilson and a Democratic victory in November, framing the choice as support for Wilson’s public achievements and peace policy.
Long Branch welcomes President Taft with admiration for his character and tenure while critics note missteps. The piece recounts crowd size and local towns' reactions, interlaced with satirical quotes on flies and public figures including Roosevelt and Root, highlighting wart of party leadership and upcoming convention dynamics.
In a rustic vignette from the Washington Star, old man trouble sits with his hat as weeds grow, a bird keeps singing, and skeeters hum. The scene shows neighbors sweeping, painting, and whitewashing while jokingly banishing troubles with broom and mop before he leaves.
A compact aphorism notes that lying represents the worst vices and signals a broader pattern of deceit. It warns that a confirmed liar is easy to spot and should be watched closely to reveal character.
In Long Branch and across the county, visits by La Follette Roosevelt and Taft spark interest in tomorrow's primary. It remains unclear which candidate gains the edge as the trio’s appearances shape a changing political landscape. The Roosevelt bid oddly aligns ex-Governor Stokes with Fort in the state.
An assortment of editorial snippets surveys party nominating battles across 1912 politics. It critiques T R Roosevelt and Taft loyalties, notes primaries sparking energizing campaigns, and laments New Jersey and Jersey campaign dynamics. It also comments on fashion advice from the New York Medical Journal and Roosevelt callouts influencing party control debates.
A Philadelphia Record opinion calls on New Jersey Democrats to turnout Tuesday in a strong, unified vote for Wilson delegates. It warns that fractional primaries would restore corrupt leadership tied to Smith and Nugent, risking loss of congressional seats and the presidency. The piece urges honest Democrats to exercise civic duty and reject fractional votes.
A letter from West End dated May 26 1912 praises the new city commission for improving roads since taking control. The writer notes notable progress and credits the commission’s leadership in advancing local infrastructure.
At a Royal academy dinner in London artists praised Titian's coloring and drawing. Carlyle interrupted to claim the famed painter as a godlike creation who knows nothing of Titian, prompting Thackeray to retort that Carlyle’s remark is the real lamentable fact. Washington Monument cornerstone laid July 4 1848 by President Folk.
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