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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1905
Page
4
A 1905 newspaper column discusses Elihu Root’s cabinet appointment, Theodore Roosevelt’s standards for public officials, and potential Republican shifts. It jokes about ex secretaries and speculates on Taft and party prospects, referencing Bryan, Morton, Japan, and Ambassadors in a satirical tone.
The passage lauds Elihu Root as successor to John Hay, noting widespread approval from the American public and political figures. It reflects on Hay’s unfinished work and Root’s challenge to carry forward his predecessor’s plans and diplomacy, despite lacking Hay’s long diplomatic background.
Local report notes Philadelphia has shifted away from Quaker origins and turned attention to active graft investigations and vigorous anti graft efforts.
Stephen and Condit Excursion Co. offers a two hour sail from Newark to Coney Island aboard the Matteawan with views of the Central Railroad drawbridge hydraulic sand blowers and forts. The trip includes an orchestra with youth friendly comforts and returns from Rockaway with fares listed for Coney Island fifty cents Rockaway seventy five cents and the evening run at 7 30 p m with a twenty five cent fare.
The robin in parts of the state is again blamed for favoring cherries, described as an excessive admirer. Citizens note repeated feasting on ripe fruit despite warnings.
The Bee Hive announces 24 hour telephone access at EL. S. Plant & Company Newark for after hours orders. July Bargain Sale is active with large clearances from makers wholesalers and importers, boosting sales volume as Steve closes at noon Saturdays and Friday evenings stay open in July and August.
The Colby campaign creates noon-day meetings to reach working people and introduce Assemblyman Everett Colby to voters. A portable platform will move between vacant factory lots with speakers including Frank H. Sommer and Jonn J. Gibson, plus entertainment.
Ann Bell a 30 year old domestic was committed to the County Jail for thirty days by Justice La Faucherie after an incident at Hillside Park. She faced charges of dis orderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons. It is reported she drew a razor during a confrontation with a colored cowboy.
The Long Branch Record notes in a grand jury circle that Asbury Park sells more liquor than Long Branch despite smaller population. The remark mocks Asbury Park morality and calls the hypocrisy astounding, a standing joke among liquor dealers and officials in Freehold.
The Mount Holly Mirror notes talk of repealing the anti pigeon shooting law when the Legislature meets next winter but doubts the plan will advance beyond talk. Public sentiment would need a large shift for any repeal to occur, making the chance remote.
The annual session of camp meeting at Mt Tabor will begin on August 13 with preliminary meetings of Methodist societies starting August 8, the first Sunday in the month. Also notes that Cuban Girl Cigar offers value at Masonic Hall Pharmacy.
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