22 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
1
The report notes the death of William E Kiely following injury in a recent accident at a local facility. He suffered the loss of an arm and leg, undergoing amputation at the hospital. The incident details are compiled from yesterday morning’s events in the region.
A drill engineer at Newark, Kiely, suffered severe injuries requiring amputation of both arm and leg after a trolley accident. Funeral services are planned from Star of the Leg Church, with Hyer & Flock in charge. Kiely, born in Plainfield, was forty-one and survived by a widow and two children. He was active in fraternal orders and formerly with the New York Telephone Company. Nearby, John H. Fowles suffered a separate accident on a drill engine, with his leg crushed while handling a lunch box.
Five clergymen participated in the 80 to ? funeral services for James D Maps at Old First Methodist Episcopal Church West Long Branch. Ministers from Old First Ocean Grove Asbury Park and New York paid tributes. A choir from OF First Church led singing of When the Silver Chord is Broken and I Want to Be There.
Uncle Sam's mail bags are lighter for carrier Harry Van Cleaf after Judge John E. Foster ruled his landlord’s claim is stronger. The case centered on a December 1910 rent dispute from a Belmar residence and a disputed renewal lease. Proceedings began before Justice Henry P. Gant, then moved to the city hall in Long Branch for a monthslong trial.
A large Thursday night fireworks show opposite Ocean Park drew about two thousand spectators despite chilly winds. The city treasury was boosted by canceling a carnival event last week to fund a bigger display. Viewers lined the avenue as thirty plus set pieces and many aerial bombs lit the sky in quick, varied bursts. Contributions are welcomed via John Wilson on Broadway.
The twenty fourth annual reunion of the 28th New Jersey Volunteers will be held at Keyport M B Church on Wednesday September 10. James H Magee is chairman of the arrangement committee meeting at Captain Mounts Red Bank office. The Vivandeers ladies post will serve the dinner. Aged Oceanic Man Dead William R Bailey aged 24 died yesterday afternoon in Oceanic. Funeral at two with interment at Fair View cemetery. Pareral director Harry C Fay headlining the arrangements for Saturday and Sunday at the World Grand Theatre Victory the Groagint Spectacular War remains unclear.
New Jersey faces major changes under a War Department circular. The plan would eliminate the post of Major General and a brigade commander, forcing a drastically larger guard to meet federal standards or risk losing about 100000 dollars annually plus federal property use. The board postponed action, citing constitutional officer concerns, while approving armory plans in Orange Red Bank and Elizabeth.
The Long Bratch Fire Department will be represented in the New York parade on September Sth. Permission granted for the Phil Daly Hose Company and the Oliver Bryan Engine Company to take their apparatus. The Dalys will have a three horse hitch. The Bryans will perform with their equipment.
A large audience enjoyed a juvenile vaudeville performance at New Point Comfort Beach auditorium hosted by Brooklyn educator Mrs. Edward C. Entwhisle. Performers included the Entwhisle Sisters and local talents from Rockaway Beach and Newark. The annual baby parade is slated for tomorrow with many Long Branch winners entered.
Engine Company 92 in New York City arranged flowers for John Noonan who was killed by a bull. The dispatch from Red Bank Records noted the request and suggested sending funeral flowers within a set price.
The Skidoo Club of Red Bank and nearby business leaders dined at Silvermere Inn in Little Silver Point. Guests enjoyed cocktails, seafood chowder, lobster, chicken Maryland, desserts, coffee, and cigars amid jokes and storytelling. Attendees listed on the menu card included C. D. Van Winckie and several local businessmen.
A week brings nine new widow pension petitions to the county clerk, totaling 41 awaiting Judge Foster’s return. If all granted, monthly cost would reach 857 dollars with current grants, as pensions vary by number of minor children under sixteen.
Mise Hazel Reuman of Brooklyn was formally inaugurated at Asbury Park with a coronation ball honoring her reign. Acting Governor James F. Fielder attended from Sea Girt with three aides as he motored to the event, leading the grand march amid a brilliant ceremony.
William T. MacConnell Jr and Edward Sapilers of Trenton set out from Bradley Beach at 4 am with fishing gear bound homeward. After engine ran dry and seas rose they rigged a sail from clothing to navigate to shore, covering about 19 miles before landing safely.
A scattered report describes a campaign aimed at stopping deportation rumors. Names and details are unclear but the effort involves family members and locals who debated routes and potential outcomes as rumors circulated about a person possibly being sent away.
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