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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1913
Page
1
A severe storm with high winds and lightning hit Silvermere Inn, unroofing the dining room and injuring several of about fifty diners. One woman sustained serious injuries as trees and houses suffered damage across multiple areas.
A powerful afternoon storm brought record hail and extreme heat then a rapid drop in temperature. Winds peaked near 62 miles per hour with 53 mph from the northwest at 4.03 pm. The hail was the largest recorded, causing uprooted trees and property damage near Pleasure Bay and Washington and Kiberty Streets. A car overturned briefly in Pleasure Bay Park as debris cluttered yards and fences. (Continued on Sixth Page.)
A recall petition was filed today with City Clerk W. R. Warwick seeking the removal of three commissioners, Mayor Bryant B. Newcomb and Commissioners Thomas W. Arrowsmith and Marshall Woolley, by petitioner Peter Smith a former building inspector and New Assistant Woodmen Deputies. District Deputy Charles E. Brown of Wilsabeth reported Riverside Camp No. 11780 Modern Woodmen of America in Red Bank hosted its regular meeting with Henry Hyltin and John S Read appointed assistant deputies.
Joby Sample a well known colored man suffered heat or starvation on Liberty street yesterday morning Dr John W Bennett was called and had the patient removed to Monks Memorial Hospital He revived after admission Belmar work delayed by coal seizure Officials halted dredge work and issued wage notes to workers Governor's Day event planned at Ball Grounds with firemen address and Chop Suey adpromotional notices for The Commercial Hotel distribution in Daily Record.
Constable C Wesley Glover attempted to serve attachment papers at the Hollywood hotel in Long Branch during supper hour. The Dincin brothers Isaac and Philip were arrested for assault and interfering with an officer, held on $500 bail each for October grand jury term.
Mrs June Cohen was arrested Saturday night by Detective Captain William D Walling on charges of stealing jewelry from Mr and Mrs Adolph Kent and related items from their home at the Klinsky cottage On Kent grips and a gold watch and chain were allegedly taken and later pawned Detective Walling located Cohen that night She was lodged in jail awaiting further proceedings. Special market ads and prices follow in the edit.
Riverfront burglary at Hast Front street Red Bank target of former Supreme Court Justice Hendrickson residence. A servant heard a noise mistaking a dog, burglar fled via back door. Police searched for clues. previous similar break ins tied to other local homes. Bathing day crowds fill Ocean Avenue venues as Isidor Straus estate appraisal places value at 4.565 million with six heirs sharing distribution and a key finding that Straus died before his wife.
Sea Girt August 11 Governor Fielder HG has a packed schedule starting with Salt Water Day at Manasquan a gathering of farmers from Monmouth Ocean and Mercer counties. He attends the Legistature session in Trenton Tuesday tours Somerset County Wednesday reviews the Five Smen parade at Long Branch Thursday and wraps up Vernor Days with northern county delegations. Hospital tag day receipts total 41902.72 allocated to Monmouth special hospital aid and other beneficiaries with Carnival prices listed for August events.
George C. Lane property lots on West End sold Friday as ten buildings went for $226 to $508. Buyers included William R Mashey Emma Moss Lewis Kirby Joseph Finn and others. A. T. Woolley acted as agent. A. G Morris also listed as agent with expected market boom.
Nighttime break in at William Sandlass’s Highland Beach bathing establishment. Intruders gained entry by forcing a window and used chisel and possibly an explosive. They left without stealing but caused damage and ransacked the safe area while guests’ valuables remained untouched. Lights failed, aiding their attempted theft. Local authorities investigating timing and motives.
Cyrus S. King of Cedarhurst Inn has suffered repeated injuries this season. After a knee ligament tear from a fall two weeks ago he began walking with crutches but last morning fell from a buggy outside City Hall, tearing the ligament again. He was treated by Dr. Welch and sent home to bed, likely missing duties another week.
Mrs William Slocum was chosen chairwoman of the baby parade division with Mrs Richard Warwick as her aide. Other division chairs and doll-event judges were named, including Go-Carts, Baby Coaches, Masquerade, Express, Floats, and Ponies. Dr F C Robertson and T Welch Jr are listed as judges. Mr Welch, long a city resident, visits from the Pacific Coast and plans to return to California.
Henry Krozier, missing since July 4 after a fishing party mishap, was found deceased off Belford. Gus Kreipsser towed the body to Morris Pavilion Keansburg where Coroner Harry C Fay of Red Bank examined him. Undertaker H F Bedie of Keyport secured burial. A pocket card led to identity. the body wore an undershirt and overalls. The Newark crew began the trip July 4 and Krozier fell overboard. The body had been in water over five weeks. Frank Applegate funeral held at Toms River. he was a baggage master for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
A trolley conductor sustained injuries during an incident described in local reports. Details are limited, but responders transported the worker for evaluation as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the mishap.
A Ocean Grove youngster remains in hospital after an incident described as serious, while a Keansburg boy suffered a more severe injury. Authorities reported both boys involved in separate incidents with unknown exact causes and times.
A chaotic scene near West 111th and Highlands ended with a Norwood special delivery truck damaged after a rear impact while a car driven by a woman sped away. A trolley collision near Ocean Grove left a 12 year old boy hospitalized with a shoulder fracture and other injuries. Police and doctors reported internal injuries and quick recovery hopes as investigations continue.
Arcanum Cis Babe Merthore of the Stowe Acree Mr and Mrs Samuel VanHuvel of Morford avenue plan to spend tomorrow with their son Frank Vanfluel in Los Angeles Cal Frank is connected to the twine bay Log Cabin Aerodrome a major motorcycle firm They will depart tonight if you wish to visit before cold weather settles in Admission 5c A Baby Parade is announced with prizes for entrants Friday at 2 pm Entries urged An advertisement notes The Log Cabin Aerodrome and The Soul of A Thief play ticket info from G Woolley Past Steer Collector comments on events tonight and possible local gathering
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