Heavy fighting across Poland and Belgian coast fronts
Allied and German forces clash on the northeast Ypres front with heavy cannonading between Ypres and Roulers while assaults along the Argonne, Lorraine, and Alsace continue. Kaiser Wilhelm inspects southeastern lines in Poland. Christian refugees flee Turkey as Holy War proclaimed. Trainloads of corpses move east to Liege for cremation. Allies to take offensive as forces mass in Belgium and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ypres
War Office
Roulers
Passchendaele
Argonnes
Lorraine
Woevre
Somme
Alsace
Kaiser
Berlin
London
Kaiser Wilhelm
Poland
Czenstochowa
Turkey
Washington, D. C
Sheik-ul-Islam
Morgenthau
State Department
Constantinople
Amsterdam
Louvain
Liege
Corns Return to Long Branch Centering in City
Judge Charles Corn and Mrs. Corn arrived in Long Branch this morning after living in Atlantic City for two years. They registered at Goldsmith College on Union Avenue and plan to settle here permanently. The judge appears well and still wears his familiar smile. Mrs. Corn is recuperating from a recent illness and hopes a few weeks in Long Branch will improve her health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corns
Long Branch
Charles Corn
Atlantic City
Mra. Corn
Goldsmith College
Union Avenue
Waith
Red Bank Checker Tourney and Local Events
Red Bank Checker Club held a tournament last night at the Red Tank M C A building in Monmouth. Benjamin Van Vliet Chris L Derge and William Curchin won the majority of games with others including Charles Croft Alexander Curchin Charles Cook Thomas Tall Man and George B Twiford. Also chess played yesterday afternoon at the association by Leslie Delatuch Track A Morehouse Charles Croft and Thomas Tallman. Long Branch Society Improvement of Poor plans Christmas entertainment for poor children at Grand Theatre Monday afternoon December 88 at 2 o clock. Admission by ticket only. Tickets for children available at City Mall Saturday December 5 2 to 5 and Saturday December 12 2 to 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch Society Improvement of Poor
Grand Theatre
Ad Mission
Ucket
City Mall
Contagious Diseases Rise Across New Jersey in October
Diphtheria and other communicable diseases increased state wide per the October report from the State Board of Health. 2,502 total cases, up 407 from October 1913, with 864 diphtheria cases from all counties except Sussex and 328 scarlet fever cases, 779 tuberculosis cases, and 288 typhoid fever cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
State Board of Health
Sussex
Somerset
Hudson County
Cape May
Missing Witness Jailed as Drugged Claim Emerges
In Freehold court a jury found Joseph Siciliana not guilty of assault and battery and guilty of carrying concealed weapons over the November 14 incident with Officer Burr in Neptune township. He faces sentence next Thursday. State witness Walter Sylvester, jailed for intoxication after failing to appear, asserts he was drugged. his release is being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold
Joseph Siciliana
William Burr
Neptune Township
Siciliana
Walter Sylvester
Foster
Sylvester
Robert Rodney Dies in Galveston Navy Sailor From Sea Bright
Eighteen year old Robert Rodney son of Joseph Rodney of New York and grandson of William Rodney of Sea Bright died in Galveston Texas on Tuesday. He had joined the navy last summer and served on a battleship at the time of his death. The body was en route to New York for burial. The Phil Daly Hoge Company held a chowder supper at fire headquarters in Second Avenue with speeches and gifts including an honorary badge for Robert C. Adamsen Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rodney
Joseph Rodney
New York
William Rodney
Sea Bright
Galveston
Tex
European contract for U S field uniforms announced
Sigmund Wisner and C Kenyon Company win a large uniform and overcoat contract with 2,000,000 yards of cloth needed. About 300,000 uniforms and 300,000 overcoats are to be produced, with details on the recipient remaining undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Sigmund Wisner
Red Bank
South Amboy
Reehold
N. J
C. Kenyon Company
Brooklyn
Firemen Elect New Officers at Annual Meeting
The Independent Fire Engine and Truck Company held its annual meeting at the Third avenue fire house with over sixty members. Officers elected included President A B Morris and Captain engine J Howard Burns, with several trustees, secretaries, and relief representatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Fire Engine and Truck Company
Third Avenue
A. B. Morris
R. B
Storm
William J. Ryan
Daniel Lawley
Chester M. Truax
Frank Griffith
Bert Hurley
J. Howard Burns
J. Howard Stokes
B. B. Newcomb
Raymond Rogers
al Cain
Phil Smith
Representatives Firemen's Relief Association
C. A. Morris
James Ennis, Jr
Firemen’s Relief
Jos
J. Reid
Atlantic Fire Company
Atlantic Fire Engine and Truck Co
Thomas R. Woolley
James R. Hayden
Albert Embley
Howard E. Davidson
A. T. Truax
Wm. Trahold
William Vice
W. H. Jordan
Arthur Ahearn
Robert Warwick
Frank Albertson
Edward Green
Arthur 8. Hennessey
James Hayden
Robert Adamson, Jr
Ike Wisher
Albert Heiles
Woman Gunman Kills Burglar During Home Invasion
In Toledo on December 4, Mrs. Plummer shot two burglars who had fired at her husband Harry Plummer. One dead burglar was found on a picket fence with bullet wounds through eye and breast. A second assailant was believed wounded. he remained at large as police searched through the night. Plummer was seriously injured, and Mrs. Plummer collapsed after police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Oho
Harry Plummer
Plinmer
Plummer
M Plummer
Baptists Weigh New Site for Church Location
A large First Baptist Church meeting discussed relocating from Bath Avenue and Pearl Street to a more central site to better serve members and reach nonchurch neighbors. The article notes the current location is inconvenient for many, especially those east of the railroad tracks, and hints at plans for growth or a new stone church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Broadway
Charles I. McKay
Bath Avenue
Pearl
Birthday party marks Miss Zilly sixteenth birthday
At St Luke's holiday bazar sixteen girls celebrated Hel en Zilly's sixteenth birthday with a private table decorated in pink and white. A cake with sixteen candles, French favors, and gifts highlighted the quiet surprise hosted by Mrs Zilly at 396 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Big
Mach
Miss Zilly
Yeat
Dorothy A. Carr
Marjorie Taylor
Anna D. Zilly
Hazel Paulson
Alice Carey
Marion Woolley
Arline Pigage
Lillie Woolley
Hazel L. Seaman
Amelia Woolley
Marguerite Seiler
Leona Lambertson
Bernice Tlaisdell
Mildred Harvey
Ida D. Woolley
Rebecca Flock
Passport safeguards urged for wartime prevention
Trenton, Dec. 4. Governor Fielder received a Washington State Department letter urging strict passport controls to stop unauthorized issuance to European wartime nationals. It stresses sworn declarations before a court official, listing intended foreign visits and war status. The Governor forwarded guidance to state judges and clerks for proper procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Fielder
Department of State
Washington
Robert Lansing
Red Bank Garage Leased to Eisner
The Red Bank Garage on Bridge avenue in Red Bank was leased to Sigmund Wisner, who runs a large uniform and coal contract and needs space for machines. About 250 workers will be employed. Previously owned by Dr. Leater Stryker, the site will be altered for manufacturing, with Eisner now holding the factory building, annex, garage, and a new addition under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Avenue
Iol Bank
Sigmund Wisner
Ga&rage
Red Bank
Leater Stryker
Eisner
Red Bank Couple Loses Third Child in Diphtheria Tragedy
Harry Frances Dickman eight, son of Frank P. and Emain Dickman of Kast Side Park Red Bank died after a brief diphtheria illness. This is the third child lost by the family within fourteen months. Funeral service was held this afternoon at 8 30. Interment at Fair View Cemetery officiated by Rev. Mr. Alger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Frances Dickman
Frank P
Emain Dickman
Kast Side Park
Red Bank
Fair View Cemetery
Mr. Alger
Fair Staven Methodist Protestant Church
Carranza Ready to Yield to Villa and Zapata Report
A report states Mexican leader Venustiano Carranza is ready to yield to revolutionary commanders Francisco Villa and Emiliano Zapata as tensions across the country rise. The development signals possible new terms shaping post revolutionary leadership and regional power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Villa
Zepata
Red Bank Moose Ladies Night Draws 260 Guests
Red Bank lodge No, 1180 Loyal Order of Moose held its first Ladies Night with 260 attendees. Wally Sherman introduced B I Sprague and district deputy Thomas Bye spoke on the Moose home at Moose Heart. Klaus's orchestra provided music as prizes were distributed and dancing continued past 2:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Wally
W. 5. Sherman
B. I. Sprague
Long Branch
Thomas Y. Bye
Elizabeth
Moose Heart
Illinois
James
Klaus
George T. Hook
Walter Conk
Otto Edwards
Wilbur Edwards
Wilam Erickson
Mr. Kleus
K. Kinney
Anna Taylor
Fred Fox
Joseph Jay
Mel. K. Flaunagan
Charles Johnston
Christopher C. Tobin
J. Tramberger
J. JF. Hogan
Chistopher C. Tobin
Agnes Haley
Vo K. Lutchinson
Ernest Jordan
Patrick McCarren
J. Dunn
W. A. Layton
H. Moore
PBFF
Sprague
Harry Woodall
W. 8. Sherman
Ted Banklodge
National W T U Lecture December 10 in Eatontown
Miss Christine Tinling of Norfolk Va former London lecturer for the National Woman s Christian Temperance Union will speak at the Presbyterian Church Eatontown Thursday evening December 10 at 7 45 o clock The Long Branch union women will ride the car from Second avenue at 7 20 Tinling on the university Knoxville faculty is a temperance science specialist presenting her topic in an attractive manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Tinling
Norfolk
London
England
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Presbyterian Church
Eatontown
Long Branch Union
Second Avenue
Mist Tinling
University of Tennessee At Knoxville
Mayor Newcomb and Donnelly speak on Ashbury Park switch
Mayor Bryant B Newcomb of this city and Mayor F W Donnelly of Trenton will speak at a mass meeting in Education Hall Asbury Park election comes next Tuesday to decide if the city will discard its present government for a commission system Also noted is a local millinery sale and fraternal gatherings with Sea Bright anniversary services in Ashland church and related car conveyance plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant B. Newcomb
Thiselty
F. W. Donnelly
Trenton
Ashbury Park
Education Hall
Asbury Park
Commission
Long Branch Gounell
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Broadway
Pearetret
Els P. m
Sea Bright
Ashland Counell
Sea Bright M. KE
W. F. Atkinson
Joseph Sutphen
Public Responds to Society’s Appeal for Christmas Treat
The Ladies of the Long Branch Society for the Improvement of the Poor plan a Christmas treat for children at the Grand Theatre Long Branch N J on Monday December 28 at 2 pm. Donations acknowledged include Kalon Castle No 72 KGB Oceanic Fire Co 5 each A Wimptheimer 25 and First National Bank 25 with more names to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch Society For the Improvement of
Grand Theatre
Long Branch
N. J
Kalon Castle
K.G.B
Oceanic Fire Company
A. Wimptheimer
First National Bank
St Luke's Bazar Nears Close With Chowder Supper
St Luke's three day holiday bazar closes tonight after a charity sale with a chowder supper. Last night’s salad supper drew over 100 visitors and booths reported lively trade. Parslow's orchestra and a victrola from Btorek’s drew crowds as the finale expects the biggest turnout. Deaths notice for Frank Green states funeral Sunday at 2 from Liberty Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lukes Bazar
St. Luke's
Parslow
Btorek’s
Green
Frank Green
Liberty St
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Belgium
France
Russia
Suez
Ganal
Karlsruhe
Persia
Great Britain
Ed. L. Keen
United Press
E. D. Swinton
Calaig
la Basse
George
J. B. Goodenough
Rogers
3Rd Ave
Sugar Bowl
Jackson
J. F. Murphy
Q M
Commercial Hotel
Tae
Rockaway
Jackson's Market
Indy
Greene's Hotel
Stanley & Stanley
Jee
George Daly
Majestic Theatre
Cabstel
Branchport Hose Co
Branchport Hose Company No.3
A. B. Yale
B. F. Hayden
John D. Coffin
John J. Kingsland, Jr
Walter 8. Ferry
William H. Lewis
Henry Conover
John F. van Note
Uriah Bennett
Theodore W. Reid James Blair
Walter S. Ferry
Charles W. Cook
George A. Yale
Harry Finn
John F. VanNote
Oakhurst
Misa Rerila Richards
Newark
Rumron
P. M
William Murphy
Miméou
Oif
First Presbyterian Church
Tonlust
Ceantry
Iadv
Jos, Hirchfeld & Som
C. F. McKoy
Saution
Mrs. Cocavsa's
Simpeon
Hyer and Flock
HED Bank Moose
Gutierrez
Mexico City
Zapata
Canada
Vera Cruz
Kil Paso
Texas
Cuernavica
Guaymas
Hermosillo
Sonora
United States
National W
T. U
Mra. Cocuzza’s
ST. Luke’s Bazar
J. R. B. Murtelland
Harry M. Layton
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