Wilson sweep dominates New Jersey primary results
The May 29 1912 edition notes a strong Wilson victory across New Jersey outside Newark and Essex County with Long Branch and Monmouth County in line. It calls the opposition farcical and predicts the landslide will influence other states and the Baltimore convention deliberations.
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New Jersey
Wilson
Newark
County of
Essex
Long Branch
Monmouth County
Baltimore
New Jersey Primaries See Clear Voter Sentiment
The New York World praises New Jersey primary results as a fair test of presidential sentiment. It notes strict registration, anti corruption measures, and a simple ballot that minimized obstacles to voting. The piece warns of small turnout but asserts results show the will of the intelligent electorate.
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New Jersey
New York World
Wilson
Taft
Campaign expenses in New Jersey trail expectations
The New York Press notes that about 300000 dollars would not cover total campaign costs in New Jersey. It stresses this as a legal expense separate from individual candidate outlays whose figures remain to be announced.
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New Jersey
New York
Preas
Paterson Press
Baltimore cost of living report highlights storage limits in city homes
The Baltimore commission urges better architectural planning to provide storage for bulk groceries in apartments or public cold storage. The issue reflects the broader cost of living strain as residents struggle to buy provisions in bulk, limited by small refrigeration space. Presidential barn storming in New Jersey ends for 1912.
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Baltimore
Baltimorean Commission
Christian Science Monitor
Commission government defeated in Elizabeth and praised in Atlantic City
The Elizabeth Times cites the New Brunswick Home News saying commission government fell in Elizabeth but won in Atlantic City by a small margin. It notes Long Branch was not plundered and contrasts city finances, urging correction of the misleading impression to avoid deterring investors.
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Elizabeth Times
New Frunswick
Commission
Elizabeth
Atlantic City
Dan
Plainfield Courier-News
Perth Amboy News
Long Branch
Pyatem
Johnson
Samuel Johnson
Grand and
Second Avenues
Asbury Park
Carson Commandery
Knights Templar
George C. Maudock
Trenton
Dr. Johnson
West Long Branch
New Jersey Voters Shake Taft Candidacy
The New Jersey result dealt a blow to Taft's bid though it may not end his run. Taft still controls the National Republican Committee which handles credentials and machinery support, leaving a slim chance of renomination. Roosevelt leads in instructed delegates and benefits from a string of victories boosting prestige.
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National Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Taft One Term President Highlighted by Era’s Debate
The remark notes Taft’s single term as president amid a broader debate on leadership. It contrasts his tenure with La Follette’s campaign in New Jersey, suggesting the latter was a misguided effort and a waste of time.
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LaFollette
Jersey
Editorial Clippings Reflect On Elections And Aviation Dreams
A collection of opinion items critiques political primaries and election practices abroad, praises press confidentiality rulings in Milwaukee, and features a poem about longing for flight and the boundless sky echoed from Leslie's Weekly. Includes mentions of George Washington reincarnation comparisons and Australia’s voter registration system.
Thoughts Worth Reading and Fire Alarm Ironies
A humorous note reflects on Alan’s growth in wisdom and character. Daly Hose Horse Sick reports Tom, one of Daly’s three-horse hitch, treated for pneumonia but showing improvement as the fire alarm sounded, and the team remained eager to respond.
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Daly
Tom
Memorial Day Observances In Belford
Uriah Seeley, patriotic instructor of the G A R, traveled from Newark to Belford for Memorial Day services at the Methodist Church. He visited his brother William M Seeley at Port Monmouth. A group of Miss Ida Richmond Miss Alma Osborn and Miss Phoebe Morrell decorated the church. A Decoration Day social is planned Thursday night in the church annex with Rev J A Oakes delivering sermons titled The Master Calls and Thomas looking on the hands of Jesus. Mrs O W Budlong has resumed driving regularly after partial recovery.
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Uriah Seeley
Newark
Seeley
William M. Seeley
Port Monmouth
Ida Richmond
Alma Osborn
Phoebe Morrell
Methodist Church
J. A. Oakes
Thomas
Jesus
O. W. Budlong
Long Branch Cycle Club Bicycle Meet Tomorrow
Arrangements are set for the annual Long Branch Cycle Club race at Stengel's track off Eatontown boulevard tomorrow afternoon. Races start at 2 pm with the Long Branch Military Band performing and many state and New York riders to contend for handsome prizes. Post entries expected.
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Long Branch Cycle Club
Stengel’s
Eatontown Boulevard
Long Branch Military Band
New York
Chinese student Hsu Kun Wong elected to Princeton Daily Prince editor board
A sophomore at Princeton University named Hsu Kun Wong of Shanghai was chosen for the Daily Princetonian editorial board. Board positions are competitive, and Wong is noted as the son of a prominent Chinese official and came to Princeton via Boxer Fund restitution.
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Hsu Kun Wong
Soanghai
China
Princeton University
Princetonian
Hau Ta
Fifty Years Ago Today May 29
Fifty years ago on May 29 the U S public debt stood at 491,445,084 with average interest of 4.35 percent. The original "Jeff Davis' coach man" debuted as a public curiosity before a New York audience as England dispatched two steamers to survey the Atlantic for a telegraph cable.
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United States
Jeff Davis
New York
England
Atlantic Ocean
New French Warships Mirror British Designs In 1912 Program
French battle fleet plans to outsize British Orion class with ten 13.4 inch guns in five twin turrets. Ships at 541 by 88.5 feet, 20 knots, three year construction. Armor thicker in key areas, turbine engines, oil fuel storage expansion in British ports and dockyards across Portsmouth Humber Invergordon Medway Hambowline Hongkong Pembroke.
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Invergordon
Medway
Hambowline
Hongkong
Pembroke
Railroad Bars Red Garb for Safety at Chicago Great Western
Chicago Great Western Railroad issues safety rules for workers banning red clothing to prevent distraction to engineers. Brakemen must drop red vests and pedal gear while undershirts cannot be red. The circular also urges courtesy to the public with a quip about courteous speech affecting tips.
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Chicago Great Western
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
Buy
Arcular
Taft and Harmon Wealth Returns Show Shifts in Ohio
The Cincinnati assessed wealth data reveal Presidents Taft and Harmon differ in 1908 fortunes. Taft reports 74050 in total assets including a 1000 horse and 68 000 other property, with a 75000 salary. Harmon totals 23950 with a watch, automobile, plane, cash and investments valued at about 21000 and a 10000 salary.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Wiliam A. Taft
Judson Harmon
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