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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
4
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania introduced a resolution demanding the President take steps to send United States troops into Mexico to protect American lives and property. He also proposed an amendment to the deficiency bill to appropriate 5 million dollars for that purpose.
In July 1910 Frederick Tolden Turner, a London solicitor, suffered a paralysis stroke and directed his nurse to remove a specific paper from his desk and seal it in an envelope labeled My last will. After his death the sealed envelope contained no will, and the envelope was shown in court with the missing contents unresolved.
Manila reports Vernon E. Whitney governor of Jolo narrowly escaped an ambush by two Moros after inspecting a scout camp. He killed both assailants in a dramatic struggle and sustained five barong wounds but is expected to recover. Whitney wrested a weapon from one attacker and shot the other during the assault.
Colonel M M Mulhall has returned to Washington from Baltimore where he recovered from strain after the lobby inquiry and is ready to resume his testimony before the house committee.
General markets report steady butter with receipts of 7 083 packs and varied grades, cheese prices firm on 1 549 boxes. Eggs firm at 28 30 cents per dozen with large shipments 14 664 cases. Live poultry steady with broilers and turkeys priced per pound and per pair, including squabs and ducks in multiple regional listings.
CATTLE supplies light with market steady. Prime and choice cattle bring 8.30 to 9.00 dollars. good 7.90 to 8.20. common 6.60 to 7.25. Sheep and lambs light supply. lambs higher, wethers prime, 4.50 to 4.55. hogs receipts light and prices higher. Prime heavy 7.50 to 7.80. mediums 9.55 to 9.60. pigs 9.00 to 9.**
The article describes a historic Algiers house named the House of the Retired Wives opposite the Catholic cathedral. Wives deemed superfluous in the bey’s palace were moved here for freedom and care, wearing jewels and gifts from the former palace while living out their lives until death.
Inventor Maxim Wait, after years of engine matter work, conceived a gun silencer inspired by a bathroom whirlpool. He designed a small tube to slow escaping gases, reducing noise, a concept tested successfully cited by American Machinist.
Excerpts recount Lord Littleton described as a gamester and mean wretch. Anecdotes include begging a cambric handkerchief from the bead doorkeeper and censure of his coachman for delays, with sharp exchanges over money and timing. Washington Star cartoon bits and local quirks follow in brief notices.
Justice Globensky will preside at the hearing of the Thaw case next Wednesday. The procedure and venue details were not specified in the excerpt.
Washington officials acknowledge the Mexico crisis remains largely unchanged since John Lind began talks. Nonrecognition of Huerta and non intervention guide policy while protecting American lives and property. An embargo on arms likely continues as Lind pressed Huerta for hostilities halt and a constitutional election without Huerta as candidate. An admin announcement on Mexico is expected soon.
In Los Angeles, H Taniguchi a wealthy Japanese plans to challenge the California alien land law by moving 200 acres to fellow Japanese for farming. Attorney H A Chamberlin says the case will seek U S Supreme Court review if needed to determine constitutionality.
Washington notes the closure and liquidation of the Chicago National Bank once led by John R. Walsh. The bank ceased operations December 18, 1905, transferred assets to the Chicago Clearing House Bank, and has since liquidated assets while adopting formal liquidation resolutions.
The 8 p.m. yesterday readings from the United States Weather Bureau show clear skies in New York Albany Atlantic City and Buffalo with Chicago and St Louis noted as cloudy. Temperatures range from 65 to 76 degrees as listed for several reporting stations.
Acting Governor Martin H. Glynn, backed by Attorney General Carmody, takes control as governor while exiled predecessor Sulzer remains in limbo. Glynn signs extradition papers, handles state business, and interacts with Canadian officials and district attorneys as he asserts the office.
King Charles of Roumania and Queen Elizabeth Carmen Sylva were fired upon while riding near Sinaia. Both royals escaped injury. In a separate report from Pola, a naval gun exploded during testing, killing three men and severely wounding five, including Vice Admiral Count Lauris.
A remarkable picture captures the first hydroaeroplane race between Glenn L. Martin in his aircraft and J Stewart Blackton in the motorboat Baby Reliance. The hydroaeroplane wins by a narrow margin.
National League games featured Brooklyn Cincinnati and New York Chicago clashes with Chicago pacing the standings. American League notes include Philadelphia Chicago and Cleveland results with Boston, Detroit, and St. Louis also listed. International League and New York State leagues show teams like Jersey City, Buffalo, Toronto, Rochester, Newark, Montreal, and Syracuse with varying records.
A fierce forest fire driven by a strong south wind neared Biddeford Maine on August 22. By 2 PM flames stood within a half mile of the business district as 800 firefighters including the Seventh company coast artillery and volunteers battled the blaze. About a square mile of land had burned.
Six men entombed by a cavern off the old Santa Fe tunnel ten miles north of Raton. Two hundred men remove sixty feet of debris in a rescue effort while the foreman Ernest D. Stenceil is named.
In Jersey City on August 22, Peter Pike, a tea company manager, was held at gunpoint by three men demanding soap and cash. Pike threw soap at the robbers, forcing them to flee to Jackson Avenue, with the car waiting, and no arrests were reported.
Miss Ida Drumm, twenty, daughter of Philadelphia residents Mr and Mrs Henry D Drumm, drowned near First Street when she stepped into a deep dredging gully while visiting Charlotte Dickerman. She and two companions, all unable to swim, were exploring a dangerous beach area.
Verona N J August 22 Over 10 000 farmers and families attended the thirty third annual Grangers picnic at Verona Lake Park jointly sponsored by Patrons of Husbandry from Morris Essex and Union counties. For the first time suffragists set up a literature tent and spoke while constables curb gambling activity.
Summit New Jersey August 22 A drive to repeal the uniform insurance rates law led by George W Muchmore will begin at the local board of trade in October He argues fixed rates curb competition and plans to involve other state trade boards in the effort. Child Fatally Burned in Montclair
Fragmentary text shows partial scores and city names including Atlantic City Allentown York Trenton Harrisburg with unclear digits and missing letters, making a definite game outcome or teams indeterminable.
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