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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
10
Dr. Jean Charcot during two years of isolation in the Antarctic kept two years of Paris newspapers and laid them out daily to match the current date. He found old news absorbing and said he read the papers attentively as if they were fresh, awaiting the next phase of events.
A group of French feminists secured pledges from deputies to back a bill that would adopt new patronymics for all citizens. They argue the father's name alone should not prevail and propose double names for all family names.
A wandering former soldier argues that Black Americans have lost gratitude toward veterans. He recalls begging years ago after the Civil War and states that today the younger generation no longer provides aid, warning that expecting charity risks being left behind.
An anecdote from the Southern Undertaker recounts a client who chose a plain white sheet for burial. He explains a plan to haunt the living after death, seeking retribution for past wrongs and promising no delay in carrying out his hauntings.
A Collier's excerpt argues that strict discipline strengthens soldiers and preserves peace. It contends obedience builds resilience, enables endurance of forced marches, and sustains life, asserting that discipline enhances life and is essential for victory.
In Willesden England a rate collector recounted a humorous courtroom moment when a male defendant joked about the rate and a woman retorted sharply, turning the exchange into a memorable quip about circumstances and truth.
New York, Aug 4. An auto society leader and a chauffeur were killed and Mr and Mrs William Laimbeer of Hempstead were mortally injured when a Long Beach express train collided with a limousine at an unprotected crossing west of Long Beach Lynbrook. The car occupants did not see the oncoming train. the electric train of sixty miles per hour struck the vehicle center, hurling the chauffeur forty feet. A single witness, William Watson of Long Beach, reported no whistle or bell before impact.
A police chauffeur Robert Kiersted was killed instantly when a touring car attached to the Waterbury police department overturned. Four others were hurt including William A. Johnson police commissioner with broken ribs and internal injuries and Henry O Connor registrar of voters with broken ribs and internal injuries. Christopher Dunphy saloon keeper and Alphonse Vallone boxing instructor were cut and bruised. Doctors say Johnson’s case is not serious and O Connor may not survive.
Sacramento August 4. District Attorney Manwell and two Yuba county deputy sheriffs were shot and killed and six others wounded, including two women, as sheriff's posse tried to quell a hop pickers riot at Durst's hop field in Wheatland. Governor Johnson ordered five militia companies to Wheatland. a special train was prepared to move them.
Secretary of State Bryan postponed his Chautauqua lecture trip citing Washington duties. He had planned to leave by week’s end and then Saturday night but stayed in Washington last night. Yesterday he said he might begin today, a delay likely tied to the president’s wishes.
Thos A Wise, a veteran American stock actor, stars in The Silver Wedding. He has played more important character comedy roles than any other actor on the stock line. The show opens August 1 at the Broad.
Papers filed today by Mrs. Sarah Thompson as administratrix seek 25000 in damages from New Point Comfort Beach Company of Keansburg for the drowning death of her daughter Alice M. Thompson 18 while swimming at Rector's Morrisons beach on July 4. Autopsy findings reportedly confirm drowning not accident. The suit, filed in Newark, alleges negligent control of the beach and body was recovered next day.
An ad touts Hay's Hair Health as restoring natural color and youth, claiming rapid, noticeable improvements after years of dull, faded hair. The piece links the product to renewed charm and attractiveness, noting swift effects.
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