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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1910
Page
4
Readable fragments show May 28 1910 issue may skip Memorial Day publication with a debate on party labels and voter independence. Likely opinion column argues for evaluating candidates by merit across party lines and questions strict partisan voting.
The article argues that government monopolies are more oppressive than private ones, citing French experience with the weed industry. It contends that public monopolies lack redress for the people, are harder to challenge in court, and could only be toppled by revolution, with the distinction between trust and socialism blurred by the wording.
In the Senate on Thursday three key amendments to the Taft railroads bill were voted down. The Cummins amendment requiring ICC approval of rate increases failed 29 to 43, the Martin six month decision deadline failed 18 to 54, and the Clark six month rate-delay failed 35 to 40. Democrats and Republicans split on the outcome.
Washington rumors of a Senate subcommittee probe allege Guggenheim agents spent 70 000 to block a notes case and claim federal officers Boyce and Rutherland were removed after indicting a Guggenheim employee. The call is to lift the lid and reveal all details.
A thoughtful discussion questions Roosevelt's influence as ex-president while Taft is urged to counter insurgents. A London doctor blames preservatives for rising appendicitis cases and urges caution about chemical dangers. The piece notes political fever and mutual accolades that spark applause when Roosevelt is mentioned.
The Newark Reader questions Major Lentz loyalty after refusing a $50 000 bribe to betray John Kean and suggests political temptations shape loyalties. It notes Kean’s stance on polo ponies and Karl Payne Aldrich votes, and ponders re election implications. The piece also critiques Presbyterian protests over Jeffries Johnson prize fight and criticizes Mr Stokes on high prices.
Editor Cantwell argues Roosevelt will be both insurgent and regular upon his return. He asserts laws of consistency collapse with Roosevelt, claiming insurgency is his breath and his followers push it, while Taft is his creation and the Colossus of America moves as urgent reformer and conservative worshipper.
The column challenges Mr. Stokes on the causes of high prices, arguing that gold production and population trends are misaligned with wage and price dynamics. It contrasts European and American costs and critiques tariff and trust conditions while urging a clearer, campaign-ready message from Stokes. The piece references Taft era debates and ends with a Riley poem excerpt about supportive hands and friendship.
A fragment discusses a man named Alfred Well, employed by Max Schwartz, taking Ford auto lessons. The aim is to become proficient with the car, after which a position may be offered. The text blends philosophy from Mencius with a note on practicing driving.
A telephoned wedding notice tells that Havel Soden of Atlantic Highlands married William Stevens of Rumson. The ceremony took place at the Red Bank Presbyterian Church, witnessed by Florence Stevens and Owen Ruff, with the couple soon moving to Rumson. The bride is about eighteen, the groom around twenty five.
Miss Helen B Howland entertained the St Cecelia Guild of St James Church at her Liberty street home Thursday evening. The social gathering featured pleasant company and refreshments served by the hostess.
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