Thaw Appeals Deportation Fight As Discharge Delayed
Counsel objects to Thaw’s discharge while irregular commitment lingers. Officials seek to delay the discharge to prevent his removal to the United States.
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
1
Counsel objects to Thaw’s discharge while irregular commitment lingers. Officials seek to delay the discharge to prevent his removal to the United States.
Crowds applaud as Harry K Thaw is released under a jail commitment deemed irregular. Immigration officials from Ottawa plan to take charge and deport him to the United States via the entry route, unless he presents a Detroit ticket. Thaw asserts he has committed no crime and believes he will be freed.
The harvest home supper at Oceanport drew about 197 attendees with profits reported at 70 dollars. Decorations featured flowers. four dining tables were staffed by Mrs. Fred Behl Mrs. Augustus Haynes Mrs. Douglas Riddie and Albert S. Tillotson.
The Better Babies Contest in Long Branch has generated considerable interest as many babies are examined later in the week likely on Saturday. Doctors will judge physique and mental traits, awarding prizes and pink ribbons to those scoring eighty percent or more, while mothers seek to learn if their child meets the standard.
Long Branch Patrolmen Benevolent Association's benefit show last night at Odia Airfield in Ocean Avenue drew a capacity audience and strong finances. The Ocean Boulevard was lined with cars as residents from Highlands to nearby points supported the event.
Joseph Snakabick and John Wolf, railroad workers for A. A. A. at Freehold, were injured when a passing train knocked Snakabick from the platform and Wolf fractured his right leg. Snakabick died at Monmouth Memorial Hospital after refusing stimulants, and his body was sent to Freehold.
Mrs Sarah Rafel died suddenly yesterday afternoon at Cedar Avenue. Born January 3, 1625, she had been in good health until the end. Funeral director William H. Morris Jr. in charge. remains to be shipped to New York for interment at Cypress Hill. A midweek prayer service at St Luke’s M E Church will be led by Harry P Bennett. School opens September 8. John G Sexton celebrated his birthday at Portaw-Peck and was returned $16 by a stranger.
A check for 24 dollars was sent for Star of the Sea Church from a subscription tennis tournament proceeds. Cups donated by Messrs H P Skelly and J Li Walsh. Rev. De William P Cantwell presided at the Cammand area.
Frank A. Moorehouse captained the Moorehouse nine in a baseball game at Port-au-Peck after a clam bake by Red Bank Council 984. James R. Smock, accused of violating fraternity principles mercy and charity, defended the outcome as the score stood 36 14 after seven innings. Several local figures attended and attempted play while others preferred eating clams and lobster.
Acting Chancellor Backes issued an order restraining George Abbott trading as Alderney Dairies from creating a nuisance near the Continental Hotel in Atlantic City. T. Parks Duncan and Margaret Walsh Duncan alleged milk unloading noises from 430 a.m. daily disturbed guests, prompting the suit in chancery.
Mrs Samuel Juliano vanished from her home about two weeks ago and reappeared yesterday afternoon. Police had suspected a White Slave case but she has not spoken on her whereabouts. Her husband initially refused to take her back, but Justice Badeau reconciled them and they left arm in arm.
Miss Florence Meredith daughter of Supt and Mrs J W Meredith with Miss Helen Gano and six Swarthmore friends attend a week long house party at the Meredith homestead beside Medin creek. Gilbert P Layton three months old son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Layton Belford died Saturday night of marasmus. Funeral held Monday afternoon at two o'clock Rev W A Cobb Belford Methodist officiating. Burial at Bay View cemetery.
New bell hung in Oceanport as the old gong is taken down. The old device will be placed in the triangle at Pemberton and Wolf Hill avenues for the town’s upper section. Contractors Davis & Davis oversaw the work. Stork Visits Dermigny Home: Charles Dermigny announces the arrival of a nine pound son last night at eight o’clock. mother and child doing nicely.
Joseph Thoma of Star of the Sea Parochial School earns a second scholarship for Lyceum School. The pupil from Long TM is highlighted as a standout student and recipient in local education news.
Long Branch notes The Lincoln Highway Association aims to create a continuous transcontinental route. In a 1913 letter Henry B. Joy reports pledges exceed 4.5 million dollars and governors in several states support building links across the nation. New Jersey Pennsylvania and New York are urged to back the effort.
A large barn valued at about 5000 dollars and 2000 dollars of oats owned by Dr. L. H. Stryker of Red Bank burned last night on the Gideon and Daly farm near Holmdel. The blaze, discovered by Mr. Tilton as he rode home, leveled the structure within minutes. Insurance covers the barn. Stryker’s oats partly covered. The barn on the 212 acre farm belonged to Henry Cross who bought the property July 6 from Mrs. D. H. Reakitt of New York with Stryker acting as agent.
City commissioners approve pavement projects including Reck en avenue extension with costs listed. A pollution complaint from fifty property owners near Myrtle Avenue and the river seeks reduction of property values due to a garbage plant. Costs noted include 133.83 and an $8. ed backing up the guarantee.
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