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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1913
Page
5
A stream of reflections on newspaper life and duties leads to details of August 20 events. Clambake at Bridge Water Inn, Sea Board of Trade dinner, Long Branch harvest home supper, and a harvest feast at the old church. Tickets advised before six, with Governor Stokes speaking at Sea Bright.
Henry D. Rogers a Philadelphia banker was killed and Dr L H Adler and William Long a chauffeur were seriously injured in a collision with a heavy truck near Manahawkin. The party, en route to Love Branch, were thrown from their auto. the two women escaped injury. The truck driver’s identity was not learned.
Professor Saville of Columbia University returns from Esmeralda, Ecuador, with evidence that ancient South American civilizations practiced advanced dentistry over a thousand years ago. He notes gold bands and dental cement on skull teeth, refined pottery work, and the high cultural level of these early inhabitants, suggesting further discoveries await.
New York artist Robert Hamilton with a summer studio in Lenox Massachusetts was badly scratched after a live wildcat leaped on him in his studio. He had been matting a wildcat from a stuffed model in an oak tree near the studio and moved indoors at dusk. He fought the animal with turpentine, which deterred it. the cat fled through a window. The incident left Hamilton injured and his clothing torn.
British warship captains are empowered under the foreign marriages act to act as registrars and perform sea weddings or aboard ships on foreign stations. The validity hinges on command officers’ compliance with conditions, including parental consent and residency, with the secretary of state able to revoke authority by warrant. Historically, officers could marry aboard merchant vessels or act as consuls if no diplomatic presence existed, and the skipper’s only duty was to log the marriage in the ship’s official log.
Stephen Coleridge has published Memories with anecdotes on poets beyond his family. A wild west pursuit targets Joaquin Miller over a sorrel horse deemed stolen until a witness proves he is only a poet. The captors debate punishing a poet but release him.
A humorous anecdote from the New York World recounts the Duke of Wellington known for many titles, who asked about dinner at a hotel. A waiter delays, claiming the rest of his party is arriving, while a twenty-person dinner is set. The piece also explains crying and sobbing as physical reactions involving the eyes, tears, and diaphragm.
A blog excerpt argues that diplomacy could avert war if nations chose dialogue, though the speaker concedes that prolonged talks may reveal new points of contention. The tone reflects cautious skepticism about immediate promotion of peace efforts.
Fragmentary item notes a quarrel or accusation with cryptic phrases and names. The wording references Philadelphia and a stubborn claim of truth denying an opposing figure. Details are unclear but suggest a local press debate or editorial quarrel.
A brief note urges readers to scan the Record's Classified Advertisements each day for opportunities and bargains, promising concise notices and practical items appearing at low cost. The message emphasizes staying with the page for timely offers and essential notices.
Sacramento reports the Birdsall Webb anti alien bill becomes law restricting land ownership by non citizens, while a broad set of measures takes effect. Compulsory workers compensation, redlight abatement, mothers pension, civil service merit system, blue sky stock regulation, minimum wage study, eight hour nurse law, weights and measures protections, and university extension funding unfold nationwide reforms.
Report notes diamonds shown in Paris with ear marks of real stones but tests reveal slight differences. Experts believe synthetic methods are being refined, rivaling natural gems, and may soon flood markets alongside manufactured sapphires and rubies.
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