Germans Overrun Belgium and French Reprise in Alsace
Aug. 20 dispatches report German forces advancing across Belgium with Louvain evacuated to save it from destruction. Paris says French troops reoccupied Maelhausen in Alsace Lorraine after a sharp combat as German positions were forced back. Antwerp reports German cavalry near defenses, while British forces are not confirmed in Belgium.
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Belgium
Muelhausen
Alsace
Brussels
Antwerp
Paris
Louvain
Hague
War Office
London
Germany
the Hague
Washington, D. C
National Corporation
White House
Lloyd
British Foreign Office
England
Baltic
Alsace-Lorraine
Maelhausen
Archer Huntington
New York
American Geographical Society
Huntingtons
Huntington
Ambassa
Dor Gerard
Moselle
Dinant
Belmace
Tyrlemont
Namur
Hagues
Brusselsa
Barnes Speaker At 23rd Reunion of 29th Regiment
Red Bank hosts the 25th anniversary reunion of the veterans and friends of the 29th New Jersey Volunteers. Rev Morton A Barnes and Rev S K Moore expected to speak at services in Keansburg First Methodist Church with a dinner by the church Ladies Aid Society. Further arrangements to be announced.
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Red Bank
Veterans and Friends of the 29Th Regiment
New Jersey
First Methodist Church
Keansbury
Ladies’ Aid Society
Morton A. Barnes
St. James’ Episcopal Church
S. K. Moore
Tuckerton
N. J
Keansburg
Nana Cit
Mon
English Troops Leaving for Front Frenzy at Recruiting Stations
English troops are heading to the front amid an unprecedented mobilization. Men from all walks of life rush to recruiting centers, many under twenty, as a newly organized volunteer company departs for service.
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England
Nage Mn A
Eight food probers named for Monmouth County probe
Eight special food price investigators have been named by Prosecutor Rulif V. Lawrence of Freehold to report to the Monmouth county grand jury. Frank L. Howland heads the revenue and finance department for Long Branch and will report to the press. seven other appointees from Asbury Park Red Bank Atlantic Highlands Manasquan Belmar Keyport and Freehold are listed with their respective towns and names.
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Rulif V. Lawrence
Freehold
Fielder
Monmouth County
Frank L. Howland
Department of Revenue and Finance
Long Branch
Howlad
Howland
Monmouth Courts
Asbury Park
William K Devereaux
Red Bank
John H. Cook
Atlantic Highlands
John R. Snedeker
Manasquan
William F. Jefferson
Belmar
George D. Varni
Keyport
Cerell Ackerson
Alex Moreau
Patrolmen Benevolent Asso Benefit Draws Big Local Crowd
Guests of the Long Branch Patrolmen Benevolent Association attended the ninth annual benefit at the Grand Theatre. A program of moving pictures vaudeville and a cabaret opened with The Line Up at Headquarters in six parts. Music by J Pitman West and performances by Jack McIntyre May Willard Wilbur Gardner Margie Fairbanks Co and others delighted a full house. committee members included Chief James Layton Capt Wm D Walling and many others who expressed gratitude for public support.
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Long Branch Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
Grand Theatre
J. Pitman West
Jack McIntyre
May Willard
Wilbur Gardner
George Yeoman
James Layton
Wm. D. Walling
Wellington Harvey
W. Kingsland
T. Emmons H
Clayton
P. Callahan
Chas. A Edwards
L. S. van Dyke
Joseph McGarvey
Wm. E. Miller
Louis Vetter Thomas Laparre
Ernest Dodd
Ivins Errickson
M. Cuneen
John Kirby
H K. Emmong
Jos. V. West
Long Branch Man's License Revoked
In Trenton on August 2, State Motor Vehicle Commander Lippincott ordered penalties for speeding offenders. William A. Watson of Newark Thomas Brown of Perth Amboy Arthur Van Houten of Paterson and Nichol Wal of Monmouth County fined 10.65 each for excessive speed Edward Lawson of Belmar fined 5.65 Edward Sheridan of Long Branch had his automobile license revoked for intoxicated driving Howard N. Miller of Ni and Henry Heinheimer of Hast Orange each fined 10.65 for manufacture numbers.
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Trenton
Lippincott
William A. Watson
Newark
Thomas Brown
Perth Amboy
Arthur van Houten
Paterson
Nichol Wal
Monmouth County
Edward Lawson
Belmar
Edward Sheridan
Lone Branch
Howard N. Miller
Henry Heinheimer
Hast Orange
Belmar Autoist Fined Loss of License Issued
Shade Tree Commissioner Alfred J. Wildman of Belmar was fined 50 dollars in the first district police court for fleeing a motorcycle officer after a speeding arrest. Motor Vehicle Commissioner Lipincott revoked Wildman’s license and refused to restore it, pending a four month return with a formal application.
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State House
Trenton
N. J
Alfred J. Wildman
Belmar
Naar
Wildman
Delaware Bridge
Pennsylvania
Lippincott
Entertainment and Ball for Hebrew School Fund Benefit
An entertainment and ball at the Maple Hotel on Morris avenue Saturday night supported the Long Branch Hebrew School building fund. The program featured Mac D. Weinberger singing popular hits and doing red humor, drawing a great crowd.
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Maple Hotel
Morris Avenue
Long Branch Hebrew School
Mac D. Weinberger
Fragmented note on seating during a festive event
A partial descrip tion recalls attendees at a festive gathering arriving for seating at specific times in the afternoon. Some locals exchanged tickets while others remained in line for early seating, amid a referenced service led by Rev Dr John and a monarchial setup.
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Dean
John Caerel
One Held One Freed In Opium Cases
Lively hearing before the recorder this morning regarding opium smoking. After two postponements the case proceeded with one defendant held and another freed.
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Raritan
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West End Shore Club
Pleasure Bay
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Pope Pius X
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Vatican
American Press Associat
Belmar Autoist
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Hebrew School
Mr. Judas
Morris Judas
Irvington
Philathea Society Meeting
Philathea Society of the First Baptist Church
Emily Conover
Newman Springs
Rowtine
West Long” Branch Sapper
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