28 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
1
Washington reports Postmaster General Hitchcock interpreting the new Sunday delivery ban to exclude certain urgent mail. He says newspapers and hotel guest mail may still be delivered to lock boxes or by carriers, with weekend processing not disrupted and offices not closed. The plan aims to reduce Sunday labor while keeping essential transits moving.
City Clerk Winfield R. Warwick reports remonstrance against the Sunday closing ordinance contains 560 names, exceeding the 851 required fifteen percent for referral to voters. Board sustains reconsideration vote. next general election on November 5 will decide the ordinance. Also notes boat contracts for Henry Keller and two Sea Bright dory cruisers for Long Island Sound use, and a Grand Rapids furniture sale at Jacob Steinbach's.
The fifth annual Monmouth County Agricultural Fair opens tomorrow at Shrewsbury Avenue grounds near Red Bank. The program includes horse shows, baby and flower displays, chicken shows, vaudeville acts, aero plane flights, and band concerts. School Children Day, Governor’s and Farmers Day, Everybody’s Day, and Labor Day are planned with special features and prize purses of 300 dollars for speed events.
Members of the New Era Monument Association plan their annual shore dinner on Sunday September 15 at Smiths Oceanport resort. Justice Henry Schoentein oversees guest entertainment. Public schools of Middletown township start September 1 supervised by Frank Sieh, while Raritan township schools begin September 9 due to Keansburg school work. Captain William Cole injures a toe at home and is treated by Dr. Peter Rafferty but can move about. Long Branch Pier reports good fishing with bait and tackle available. admission 25 cents.
The Mayor as director of Public Affairs proposed four resolutions for Park Avenue Second Avenue Rockwell Avenue Broadway and Third Avenue. Plans include permanent pavement on Second Avenue and referrals to the Streets and Public Improvements department for study and reporting at the next meeting.
Goop of Hamilton won Monday's race in the Mosautite Fleet at Gallee. MecCarter's Nesbitt placed second, Petit's Five Brothers third, and Camp's Lindens fourth. Five Brothers earned the points cup for the last three races. Potts boat totaled seven points across the three heats. A silver second-place cup went to Goop with five points. An eight-inch silver cup presentation followed, for Park Association purposes. Mrs F R Cutcheon called a meeting for 8pm at 75 Washington street. Empire Theatre ads promote nightly moving pictures at Red Bank.
Commissioners hear a protest over overcrowding at the Salvation Army North Long Branch home housing 80 to 140 children in a building not fit for fifty. Protestants Oliver Byron Mrs Hammerstough and sister allege sanitation violations and improper inmate counts. The issue, including tents and inadequate bathing, is sent to the mayor sanitary inspector and editor for adjustment.
President Taft directed the 10th Infantry stationed at Panama City to sail for Corinto Nicaragua immediately on the State Department request. It marks the first time in many years that American troops have been sent to Central America to quell a revolution.
Mrs. Robert Potter, eighty two, a pioneer Long Branch resident, was moved to Monmouth Memorial Hospital by Hyer and Plock's ambulance after a long illness. She has suffered from elephantiasis and two legs were severely affected, with one to be amputated later. Her condition today is as expected for her age. Captain Robert Potter, her husband, has lived in Long Branch since the sea line was much nearer shore.
The Weather Bureau predicts the next 30 hours bring a fall tonight with possible early morning showers Thursday and a warmer trend with light variable winds veering to moderate south. Observations show yesterday's high 82, low 48, current 60.
Essex delegation asked Governor Wilson to use his office to force enforcement of the law in Newark. He stated he has no legal power to remove noncompliant officials or enlist the Attorney General, could only influence public opinion and inform authorities, as 1901 law requires county action and grand jury indictment to proceed. The Governor will study the statute and ensure copies are served on Essex authorities to aid efforts.
Richard Deeves, president of the Long Branch Property Holder's Association, and his bride were serenaded last night at their Cedar and Norwood avenue home by more than twenty five guests. The event at the West End Shore Club led to a late arrival, music, and a generous collation, with guests including Mercedes Crum and Ortrude Crum among others.
A woman passenger was cut on the arm when stones thrown from a bluff near Bayview avenue in Atlantic Highlands shattered a train window. She was treated at a local hospital. Injury details and the names of those involved were not confirmed. Red Bank, Aug 26, 1912. Cornelius D. Sullivan seeks to publish a contradiction to a published slander about him. Ocean Park Theatre. Motion pictures change daily. Ad rolstion 100 200tt.
Five year old Marie Brunkhurst daughter of Mr and Mrs Brunkhurst of Grand Avenue won the prize for the most beautiful costume at the Keansburg carnival on Saturday She also received a cap from Long Branch and Asbury Park George Roop Andrew White George Truex Ensly and William White left Sunday night for a week long cruise aboard Andrew White s Olivia B They visit Highlands then Midland Beach pass through Rariah canal to the Delaware river voyage toward Philadelphia and Atlantic City
In Deal Borough only one aide campaigned as insurgents lingered, but the regular ticket led by Mayor Levy won by a large majority. Official results show Frick 8, Levy 71, Bach 50, Rockafeller 30, Palmateer 29, Berlinger 96. New form of government creates four year terms with a mayor chosen from three commissioners and salaries set at 600 for the mayor and 260 for commissioners. Newly elected commissioners assume office Tuesday next week.
A New Jersey city faces rising automobile accidents blamed on road turns and surface skids. City officials led by president Blakesled plan a legislative bill to curb hazards, urging immediate action and a meeting to address recurring turn dangers.
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