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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
4
Keokuk Iowa August 18 The 27 million water power development dam on the Mississippi to be opened August 26. A reception for governors from many states will precede three days of power boat races and related events.
May Wood from Philadelphia and Frances Cooper learned a license was not used in Atlantic City. The couple traveled to Elkton Maryland where the marriage was performed.
Newark August 18 William Odell president of Roseville Trust charged Raymond E. Smith missing treasurer with embezzling 50000 on Oct 22 1912 and later dates. Odell says bank funds mismanaged by officers and directors and detectives report Smith planned to sail to Boston for a foreign port. Clifford F. MacAvey depositor committee chair notes potential joint responsibility of officers.
Edward Stockwell eighteen son of William Stockwell of East Orange narrowly escaped death as his high powered motorboat burned in the middle of Lake Hopatcong New Jersey after gasoline fumes ignited while he tried to fill a leaking tank He was burned and jumped into the water to escape the blaze and was rescued by a rowboat
Free moving pictures are shown weekly in public parks of Jersey City. City Commissioner Harry A. Moore spearheads the effort replacing annual city concerts. Paulus Hook park drew six thousand viewers Friday night as the city funds the cost and plans similar shows in other parks.
Harry Firth a farmer near Blackwood was badly cut about the face and scalp when his team began to move at Mercer street and Broad way. The horses frightened dragged him a considerable distance before he could be stopped. He was taken to Cooper hospital.
Judge Walter Lloyd Smith of Elmira, presiding in the Third Department appellate division, is expected to decide whether Governor Sulzer or Lieutenant Governor Glynn will be regarded as the executive head of New York state.
Duluth, Aug 18. Police seek to unravel the death of John McAlpine wealthy lumberman found shot in his basement in the east end. Investigators question whether it was murder or suicide noting the entry wound and missing powder burn. Mrs McAlpine Dale McAlpine and a maid were present that night. the body was found after a two hour absence.
Aaron Carda of New Brunswick faces $200 bail in Middlesex county on mayhem charges after a fight with Staats Jef fries. Carda, acting as peacemaker, turned on him and nearly bit his chin off. Police were bitten severely while subduing Carda.
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