Dictator's Year Extension and War News From Rebel Fronts
Announcement defers next election as Congress approves acts to raise an army of 150000. Rebel successes persist as women and children are shot in captured towns amid ongoing conflict.
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
Announcement defers next election as Congress approves acts to raise an army of 150000. Rebel successes persist as women and children are shot in captured towns amid ongoing conflict.
Mexico City dispatch reports General Huerta won congressional endorsement for an army of 150000 and is promised continued dictatorship for a year with no elections. Cabinet ministers say congress supports his pacification. Wilson embargo cited as ineffective. In Chihuahua City deserters leave 200 federal soldiers, weakening local defense amid north rebel activity. Also brief items note Mr. Jackson's illness and a post office robbery in Ohio.
Washington December 4 President Wilson remained in his room and cancelled all engagements because of a cold. Advisers insisted he forestall any risk of serious illness and took no chances with his health.
Crystal Wave Council No 14 D of L North Long Tivanch initiated six candidates Geneva Carson Carrie Rogers Mildred Grenger Addis Cook May Presley Jennie Presley. The initiation drew eighty attendees with refreshments and dancing afterward. Crystal Wave now counts 210 benefactors and four honorary members. Page 7 notice mentions a wall paper sale at A F Golden 578 Broad Way.
Washington November 4 Congressmen Thomas J Scully introduces a bill to appropriate 100000 for a 12 foot lock canal across New Jersey linking the Delaware River near Bordentown to New York Harbor via Raritan Bay. The plan requires surveys and rights of way and envisions up to 19900000 for completion over eight years with state or local contributions for future expansion.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst the suffragette leader was arrested at Plymouth on the White Star liner Majestic and rushed to Davenport by a government tug. Detectives outwitted six defenders as followers planned a rescue. She remains imprisoned in Exeter jail after being moved there for threats of riot in London.
Alfred Larson of Manasquan reported a burglary last Tuesday afternoon at his bungalow. Entry was made and 26 dollars in cash, a Sold watch, and clothing were taken as Larson pursues the culprit. In other news, Long Branch Opera House offers reels and close photo plays tonight with popular prices.
New Jersey public school total expenses for the year ending June 30 amounted to 23.653 million dollars, up 1.813 million from the prior year, with per pupil costs rising to 32.80 on enrollment of 478,935. Major revenue sources included the state school tax and district taxes, while teacher salaries led expenditures at 10.935 million. The report, issued by the State Board of Education, also notes 14,275 teachers and an average attendance of 377,366 pupils. Neptune Council, O U A M to welcome two new members tomorrow night after initiation with dispensation.
The Long Branch Society for the Improvement of the Poors appeals for contributions to a Christmas fund. The money will aid the distressed with gifts and essentials as cold weather approaches. Fire companies and others are urged to donate now to support the treasury and future distributions. Amateurs sought for Parker's Theatre amateur night on Wednesday.
Former councilman Chas A Poole of West Long Branch serves as treasurer for the Old First Church Cemetery Improvement Committee. The year’s report notes work completed and several contributions since the December 9, 1912 balance of 64.19, with receipts and disbursements ending in a current on hand balance.
Kalon Castile of this city attended the Oceanic funeral for Frank M. Flinn held at the Oceanic M E Church. Foresters of America Rumson American Mechanics and Oceanic firemen joined relatives and friends in mourning. Rev Dr John Handley of Camden presided as former Long Branch pastor united Flinn in marriage to Miss Adelaide Sewing years earlier. Flinn born in Bridgeton aged 46 after a scaffold fall on Higgd Godfrey estate led to peritonitis and death. A Long Branch Musicians Union delegation attended.
Friends of Santel Hayden Sr. the well known engineer of the Independent Fire Engine and Truck Company report he is somewhat better at Monmouth Memorial Hospital. He remains dazed and did not recognize his two sons at first but has begun to speak a few words again.
Judge Foster imposed multiple prison terms at Freehold with sentences ranging from one to three years. Among those sentenced were Lewis Ross for bacon and tobacco theft at Long Branch and Harry Mitchell for clothing theft there on November 17.
Notices by Chief James Layton warn the public of a spring legislature act banning manufacture sale loan or possession of air or spring guns and similar weapons with enough force to injure. Violations are misdemeanors and enforcement will be strict in the city. Dr J W Bennett relocates his home to 33 North Fifth Avenue while keeping his office at the post office building annex. An upholstering business moves from 662 Broadway to 626 Morford Avenue and promises prompt attention.
Dr. C. H. Woolston lectured at the First Baptist Church with an organ recital by Prof. F. K. Ball. He shared scenes from London life, praised charity and youth training, and contrasted Abbey and Parliament beauty with Whitechapel squalor, finishing with a tribute to Queen Victoria.
New York police hunt Oscar Vogt a former Swiss soldier chef and pianist, linked to the stabbing death of Mrs. Agnese Guth at 205 West 84th Street. Vogt and Guth reportedly in love, with quarrels over his quitting work. after a supper he vanished as Guth was found dead under bedcovers.
Lawyer H H Wainright says Mrs George Tilton did not receive alimony at a recent hearing in Jersey City and notes adjournment to December 224. In Manasquan the Sons of Veterans Camp No 25 Men hold an officers election at the past room tonight with meetings the first Thursday every month. The First Baptist Church ladies plan a bake sale at Mr Bennett’s store on Rockwell Ave and Bron Saturday afternoon starting three oclock with a scramble later page 7.
A sixteen year old from Eatontown identified as the victim in a case involving a revolver. Authorities consider both self-inflicted and accidental theories. Joronar Fay holds to a former stance and a burial permit has been issued without an inquest.
Frank B. Sandford 16, of Eatontown, was found with a bullet wound in the rear yard shortly before 8 last night. Neighbors said he carried a revolver on late trips for Edward Worthley, a mit dealer. Coroner Harry C. Fay ordered an autopsy not necessary. Sandford appeared cheerful and at ease before his death in the Elgrim barber shop earlier that evening.
A blaze in Tiverton Rhode Island tore through the entire business section of South Tiverton early today destroying eleven buildings. The total loss was estimated at forty thousand dollars.
Henry Curtis undertakes construction of a new culvert for the city on Dewey Street under Street Department direction. The project is well underway and nearing completion. Curtis was the low bidder for the job.
St James Social Club held its second monthly reception at Parish Hall on Broadway and Blocum Place. Attended by members and guests, a cotillion led by Miss Helen Clarke and A M Ramsdell impressed attendees. Music by J Weet and Rudolph Malehow, with refreshments served.
A meeting of the 1d ete of the New Yor and Long Bratoh Broartbtet will be held at the Officeat on Rockwell Avenue Thursday December 11th. The notice outlines time and location details for members to attend and participate in the upcoming organizational session. The fragmented text indicates a formal gathering of a fraternal group with standard proceedings.
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