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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1914
Page
4
Nutley Sun Legal Paper announces weekly publication in Nutley New Jersey with a stated subscription rate of 1.60 per year. The office is at Franklin and Vreeland Avenues and readers may send communications signed for good faith. shorter messages are preferred and personal attacks are prohibited.
Mails arrive at 7.35, 12.45, 2.45, and 6.30. Mails leave at 3.05, 1.00, and 6.00. Deliveries run morning 8 to 12 and afternoon 1.30 to 4.50. Collections occur on morning and afternoon deliveries at 8.15 weekdays and 7.165 Sunday nights.
A Boston suburb robbery raises questions about crime causes. The piece argues many criminals are poorly planned, urges deterrence by police and public awareness, and blames defective heredity and lacking training for at risk youth, advocating hands on work programs.
Alaska exported 45 million dollars in produce in 1912 six times what the U.S. paid for the territory. The piece notes a high proportion of college bred men, but warns that studies of needs and policy are unheard and population remains stationary, hindering legislation for industrialization and institutions. A Massachusetts manufacturer questions who owns Alaska.
The piece argues Alaska, twice Texas in area, holds vast energy wealth yet idle coal lands hamper use. It criticizes Congress for indecision on stewardship, urging a firm policy to unleash private and public energy in the territory.
County Board of Commissioners debate who bears the cost of a new storm drain to handle Darby brook runoff. Park avenue property owners argue they should not shoulder all payments as the stream drains from Center street to Grant avenue. Noncontiguous landowners claim no stake and may refuse to pay, likening the issue to sidewalk upgrades or dangerous-tree removals. Hearing set for Monday night March 2 to resolve funding responsibility.
The Democratic early session yields one defective law amid failed reforms. Governor Fielder admits chagrin over the blunder as the signed bill could repeal the Chancellor-Sheriff law rather than validate the Fielder jury act.
A Newark paper notes Belleville views Nutley as a cautionary example of commission government flaws. The Citizens League session is cited as a warning against adopting similar reforms.
Dr George Whitfeld Mead outlined Nutley plans and a bold future in his speech accepting the Band of Trade presidency. He foresees a period of unrivalled opportunity with tremendous improvements underway in the coming years.
The Passaic river cleansing is near completion as the trunk sewer advances quickly. Nutley's town section nears finish with parks libraries new schools street improvements and new housing drawing new residents and crowding others.
The United States Bureau of Education highlights Henry and Curtis on school playgrounds. Nutley Park School covers fourteen acres while Washington and Yantacaw School each exceed four acres showing strong adequacy in grounds.
A boastful remark notes the Kaiser's record of 43 wild boars and 17 stags in hours. It then praises Mr Armour's top aide as barely able to match such hunting feats in the same short span.
A brief line notes Col Gaethals as a distinct figure in the hunt for the office, highlighting his serene uniqueness amid the search. The item presents a concise public notice tone without further details.
Increased marriage rates follow Ford's profit sharing plan in Detroit as workers report stronger finances and optimism. The comment notes Cupid's mercenary approach as folk hope for stability and better futures.
Newark readies the Million Dollar Automobile Show to open in one week at the First Regiment Armory. Contractors push work through next week as State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Job Lippincott lights the event on Saturday night February 21. The display promises unmatched brilliance and magnitude in the state with over two hundred fifty cars entered from top engineers and coachmakers.
A Chicago mail order firm alone moved 93 million dollars in goods in 1913, averaging one dollar per person and draining about 10000 from Danvers’ local circulation. The piece warns that continued advertising by mail order houses threatens traditional merchants nationwide and urges action.
Miss Henrietta Heminsley entertained friends at her Park Avenue home Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Isabel Muldray of Bridgeport Connecticut Martha Wilde of Newark Dorothy Debenach Inez Richmond of Nutley DeBois Ostrander Charles H. Peal and Lawrence W. Calkins of Nutley. Vocal and instrumental music accompanied luncheon.
Master Russell Perkins hosted a Tuesday night gathering for young friends at his Park Avenue residence. Attendees included Worts Power Elmer Johns William Johns Derwood Naylor Elmer Sneipgass William Vincente Roger Gillsbee and Walter Call.
Mr. F H Bethel of the New York Telephone Company attacked the Post Office Committee on Government Ownership of Telephones and Telegraphs. He argued the report showed a lack of knowledge of conditions and questioned claims about private company incentives, rate practices, and the feasibility of moving exchanges to post office buildings.
Edgar H. Bostock of Vreeland avenue spoke to the Woman's Club Political Study section on the Progressive party origin and aims. He called the Progressive movement the coming national party and credited the Democratic administration for enacting much Bull Moose favored legislation.
Hostess Mrs. Benjamin Hurd hosted a bridge at her North road home Monday for her aunt Miss Cushing of Cambridge who has returned after a visit with the Hurds. Sharp scores were posted by Mrs. Douglas Matthews and Mrs. Alfred Leaman Jr.
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