State Engineer Inspects Crossing for Jersey Central Route
Philander Betts chief engineer of New Jersey Board of Public Utility Commissioners surveyed the Broadway crossing in Long Branch with trolley committee Board of Trade members Newton Doremus and Rufus Merritt. A Utility Board hearing is set for tomorrow in Trenton with representation from Jersey Central Traction Company New York and Long Branch Railroad New Jersey Central and Pennsylvania Railroad present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philander Betts
Board of Public Utility Commissioners of
New Jersey
Long Branch
Board of Trade
Newton Doremus
Rufus Merritt
Jersey Central Traction Company
Todd
Broadway
Betts
Central Railroad
Utility Board
State House
Trenton
Central Station
Trolley Committee
City Hall
George W. Baxter
Baxter
New York & Long Branch
Edmund Wilson
Traction Company
New Jersey Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
Past Grands Meet of I O F District at Sea View Lodge
Notice announces a gathering of the Past Grands Association of the 39th I O O F District to be held at Sea View Lodge No 228 Nevigge Hall next Monday night. It includes a sales pitch for a low rate 500 dollar policy by Wm J O'Brien and a disclaimer by James H White. George E Poland pledges time if elected with committee support from Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grands' Association
Sea View Lodge
Nevigge Hall
Wm. J. O'Brien
P. O. Box
George L, Crum
George L. Crum
Long Branch
George KE
Poland
George BE
Long Branch Mayoral and Commissioner Campaign Ads
A batch of campaign notices from Long Branch includes W Elwood Jeffrey promising business administration, and Thomas W Cooper Jr pledging salary limits for city leaders. J Wesley Seaman promotes road and trolley improvements, while Edwin L Reed campaigns for Commissioner with committee support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Cooper
Long Branch
Edwin L. Reed
John W. Flock Declares Candidacy for Long Branch
A snapshot ad shows John W. Flock declaring his candidacy and pledging to serve Long Branch independently of bosses, parties, or cliques. It notes the ad is paid by John W. Flock Committee, Long Branch. Also appears an unrelated want ad for women to press night shirts by Steiner & Son Teer.
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Long Branch
John W. Flock
Steiner & Son
John G. Sexton
Joh. G. Sexton Committee
Steiner
Son
Steamer Ontario beached after fire off Montauk Point
Twenty nine women and children were rescued from the burning steamer Ontario near Montauk Point by the tug Tasco from New London. The ship was beached while the captain and crew fought the flames. a note from Captain Bond aboard spoke of sticking to the ship as long as possible. The hold was flooded and the fire brought under control. Reports also include a long-form political notice from Long Branch candidates seeking votes for commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montauk Point
Ontario
Merchants and Miners
Tasco
New London
Bond
Fesler Denies License Light in Letter to Long Branch Record
Councilman Raymond Fesler defends his record on Sunday licensing against false accusations of unlimited licenses. He demands a prominent retraction and accuses rivals of a plot to attack him. He backs a liberal Sunday with orderly observance and urges voters to support J. Wesley Seaman.
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Raymond Fesler
Long Branch Record
Weather Bureau forecast for New Jersey trends
The forecast covers 36 hours to Tuesday evening. Fair tonight and Tuesday with frost tonight and rising temperatures Tuesday. Moderate westerly winds becoming variable. Observations from Long Branch show 35 at 8 am, 48 North Broadway. last night 42, high 73 yesterday, barometer 30.11 inches, humidity around 46-48 percent, precipitation 0.34 inches in the past 24 hours.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
New Jersey
North Broadway
Long Branch
Nortwest
Long Branch candidates pledge reform and city renewal
A public appeal from Long Branch candidates urges clear positions on city issues. Dr Henry H Pemberton promotes non graft government and five honest men to represent residents with better streets and trolley improvements.
Long Branch Voters Hear Candidates and Vetoes Ahead of Session
A Long Branch notice sheet features declarations for city commissioner by George Darby and Edwin L. Reed, plus endorsements for Louis Fesler. The Trenton report notes Governor Wilson vetoes awaiting action as the Legislature reconvenes with vacancies and several key bills under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Wilson
Gaunt
Gloucester
Silver
Price
Fiizherbert
Fitzherbert Se
Wilcons
Newman
Lowy
St James Church to Rise at Broadway and Slocum Place
The St James Church construction was approved with work to start within ten days and finish by November. Architect Brazon Robb of New York designs the stone edifice using Chestnut Hill granite. Contractor Charles H Peckworth of New York brings a proven resume including Telephone buildings in Asbury Park and Red Bank. The church will feature a Broadway corner tower later, with a simplified front now, and aims to become a Long Branch landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Broadway
Slocum Place
Brazon Robb
New York
Charles H. Peckworth
Asbury Park
Red Bank
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia
Princeton
Long Branch
Long Branch Commissioner Candidate Promises Road and Park Improvements
The candidate from Long Branch pledges vigorous policy for good roads streets and sidewalks and permanent improvements to Ocean Avenue to become a premier drive. He supports the volunteer fire department, economy in public spending, and a liberal recreation policy with emphasis on summer leisure. He stresses keeping taxes reasonable and electability on a platform of efficient administration. The piece notes campaign funding by Raymond Fesler committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Commission
Christ
Satan
Brand
Awiteh
Henry H. Pemberton
H. H. Pember
Garfield Bon
Tet
Ocean Avenue
Taymond Fesler
Raymond Fesler Caemittee
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J. C. Traction Co
Frank
Vy UD
James H. White
George E
Loemittee
Progressive Citizen
W. Elwood Jeffrey
Thomas W. Cooper, Jr
J. Wesley Seaman
Wesley Seaman
Bee
Frank L. Howland
Low Branch
George EK
WW. Elwood Jeffrey
Fesler
Raymond Fasler
J. Wesley Sexamans
Townley’s Hall
Philip H. Coleman
Rector Place
N. J
Empire Théatre
Monmouth St. Red Bank
Chas
W. Ritter
Majestic Theatre
Monmouth Street
Railroad Station
Joseph Rodgers
Weather Bureau Forecast
Citizens of
Ldwin L. Reed
George*h. Poland
George K. Poland
A. F. Golden
Chas, Brown
St. James’ Church
B'way
Long Brancl
Senate
Freehold
George Darby
1. P. Reid
J.P. Reid Committee
Ladies’ Home Journal
J. C. Disbrow
Elwood Jeffrey
Branchport Hose Company
Louis Fesser
Louis Feser
Louis Fesler
Tnides
Philip Schmidt
Long Granch
Jacob Steinbach
Chas. Brown
James’ Church
Branchport
Weeley Seaman
Hampton Avenue
Dewey
Dudley Streets
Thelbert Edwards
Anere
Surf Theatre
Keyport
Life
Amet
James Church
Ber
Mount
West Long
George Jased Téyeare
Teelativessas
Aske
Mount Lom
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