15 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1913
Page
1
Paris reports the pope is improved yet the Vatican prepares for death. A new noble guard is formed to guard the pontiff's body as physicians' bulletins are deemed misleading. Public anticipation grows that the end may come at any moment.
Paris reports from noon that the pope’s end is believed very near as doctors issue cautious bulletins. In Italy the pontiff’s condition shows some improvement but remains precarious with bronchial asthma and labored respiration. Cardinal Merry Del Val and Cardinal Kopp await possible conclave roles as foreign cardinals gather. Mgr Parolin, the pope’s nephew, stays at the bedside and has long held the family role in his life and education.
Councilman George E. Moyer, chairman of the Asbury Park police committee, offers a $5 reward to be added to the police pension fund for the first conviction by city patrolmen for expectorating in public places.
Suf fragettes early today burned the hand some and costly seaside residence of Arthur DuCros, a member of Parliament. Militant Literature was scattered about the grounds and police say they have no doubt the women or their hirelings were responsible. The house was completely destroyed with no one living there. The loss is $50,000.
The Red Bank Board of Commerce, by unanimous vote, declared opposition to Walter Rosenberg's plan to open moving picture shows at the Lyric theatre on Sundays starting next week. They asked the Council to pass an ordinance banning Sunday exhibitions, citing reverence for the Lord's Day and potential harm to the community.
Mrs Jane Amanda Lane aged seventy six enjoyed a quiet birthday with her two sons Edgar and James and niece Mrs Sidney Sherman of Manasquan. She has lived at Wall street and Norwood avenue with late husband Samuel Lane and moved from Campbell avenue with many friends. She has been frail recently and moved about with difficulty. Miss Lura Reed and Norman Ross plan a wedding at Wardler Pennsylvania with Rev W Elwell Lake to perform the ceremony.
The new St James Church at Slo cum Place and Broadway was formally dedicated in solemn services led by Rt. Rev. Bishop John Scarborough. The event featured gifts and memorials, a processional Psalm, sermons on Christian unity, and remarks on the church’s growth from a 59 year old parish to a thriving center of worship.
The Y M A Baseball Club won its fourth consecutive game, defeating the Pirates 6 to 3 on Division Street Diamond. Solkowitz pitched well, allowing six hits and fanning thirteen, while Vitela struck out ten for the Pirates. Next Sunday they face the Athletics at Jackson's Woods. earlier they beat Bucktown 28 to 5 on Brighton and Norwood avenues.
Hazel Schlesser of Belmar and Leo Hurst of Bradley Beach eloped after a failed March 20 attempt halted by Hursts father who dragged him home. They wed in New York last Tuesday and are on their honeymoon while parents remain silent. An advertisement notes local events including a dance at the Independent Engine House and moving pictures by Parker.
Prof Seth Chamberlin Bennett of New York and head of several musical groups including the Long Branch Choral Society died at Monmouth Memorial Hospital after a sinking spell. He was 68, survived by a widow, three sons and a daughter, with services in New Jersey then a later interment in Tyannis Massachusetts.
John Van Kirk of Headdens Corner was seriously hurt at 10 am while moving a house for Ambrose and Thompson from Maple Avenue to Pearl Street. A joist dislodged, crushing his left elbow. he was treated by Dr. Sayre and sent for X rays at Monmouth Memorial Hospital to determine fractures.
In a City Hall court in Long Branch, Judge Jacob Steinbach Jr. granted a non-suit for Fannie Blum, while Morris Blum was found liable on a note for a wagon sold to Theodore G. Rowe, with Mrs. Blum escaping liability. The case hinged on service and residency, ending in Rowe's favor against Morris Blum. Separate notices advertise a church sale on April 26 and new spring wallpapers at Goldens, 679 Broadway.
The 187th Legislature completes work as Governor Fielder signs thirty-six bills and vetoes five. A record 1,244 bills introduced, 387 signed, 19 joint resolutions, 867 chapters of law. Public hearings preceded the long review of measures before the desk.
London reports Joseph W. Morton Memphis cotton broker, missing since April 3, located in a suburban rooming house after Scotland Yard search. Also included is an advertisement for a 12 plant collection at $1 and a Red Bank New Jersey office help ad seeking a dictation proficient girl.
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