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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
3
The piece argues the dry side will win in New Jersey, aided by Frelinghuysen’s pledge and party organization, while criticizing highway spending and praising literacy tests for voters. It highlights public funds wasted on road projects, plus political prosecutions and broader calls for reform and accountability.
The columner outlines a shift from manual work to politics as a path to wealth. He mocks bootlegging and explains starting at the bottom, then climbing to mayoral aims, while noting the hollow lure of office and the hard, unpaid grind of council roles. He recalls conversations with a professional politician and a friend named Bob Lanning. He argues politics promises influence but delivers only pressure, tickets, and public scrutiny. The piece lingers on the temptations and perils of public life, preferring a higher office over low-paid municipal posts.
The Star boasts the largest circulation in Warren county and in northwestern New Jersey aside from two papers. Advertisers flock to its pages, assured by long standing contracts and broad reach to 45,000 residents and over ten million in bank deposits. The paper is portrayed as the most profitable local advertising medium with a proven track record of stable engagement and business credibility.
The article lists Democratic nominees for multiple offices including U.S. Senate Edward I Ed, Assembly Harry Runyon, Freeholder Frank M. Bair, Governor George Silver Tea, Congress Thomas A. Shields, and Coroner Howard Carey. The brief items present candidate names and positions without further context or details.
Fragmentary religious passage recounts beatitudes from Matthew 5 1 12. It lists blessed are the poor in spirit mourners the meek hunger and thirst for righteousness the merciful pure in heart peacemakers and those persecuted for righteousness. The text notes the kingdom of heaven and reward in heaven for those persecuted for the sake of the prophets.
A New Jersey district report argues Democrats push for Thomas A. Shields to defeat Randolph Perkins, citing voter dissatisfaction with national affairs. It notes Bergen County campaign papers, calls Frelinghuysen weak, and highlights Gov. Edwards backing light wine and beer law changes amid tariff debates.
New Jersey Senator Frelinghuysen campaigns for re election amid Fordney McCumber reform debates. The article notes political friction and national policy stakes as the race shapes up. Additional context highlights party dynamics and regional concerns in New Jersey.
Mark Sullivan argues the New Jersey Democratic potential is undercut by not running on straight party lines. He contends a pure Republican versus Democrat contest would favor Democrats in a normally doubt state. He notes intra party discontent within the GOP could swing votes, but the Democrats misplayed the field.
Turke convicted of the Catswamp silk truck murder of Albert Koster in Sussex county but the state supreme court orders a new trial. The verdict lacked murder degree specification, prompting questions on taxpayer expense and the chance of retrying Turke, amid broad public debate on Jersey justice. Also notes failed mailings in Hudson county and political shifts.
The Bergen County Record notes Republicans push for constitutional enforcement and law enforcement while Democrats echo similar vows yet blame federal and local officials for Volstead Act enforcement. It cites Hudson County under Hayes and Edwards as worse, Bergen County as only moderately troubled, and mocks cross-party enforcement pledges amid rising bootlegger tensions and a busy grand jury indictment scene in Warreyl county. A Dunellen town paper displays courteous but awkward praise for a local charity event.
Judge Silzer urged curb on municipal waste at a Newark gathering on convention night. He cited New Jersey's high tax rate of 4.12 and rising county debts from 40 million to 2 hundred million, calling for legislative action to cut expenses and set the example. He urged abolishing offices and commissions to reduce wasteful expenditures.
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