Allies push toward Menin after Passchendaele gains
British and French forces report advances along the Passchendaele road and toward Menin, with Passchendaele captured and a flanking move opening toward Roulers. German reports claim Lodz losses and a Russian retreat amid ongoing battles in Flanders and the Aisne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ypres
Yser
War Office
Flanders
Aisne
Champions
Argonnes
Berlin
London
Lodz
Malencourt
Varennes
Nancy
Passchendaele
Amsterdam
Roulers
Menin
Lys
Vernelles
Park
Chatteau
la Grarie
LaPretre
Turke
Constantinople
Adjara
van Lake
Petrograd
Paria
Roulerg
How
Inquest Planned Over Italian Man John Lepesto Death
Coroner will hold an inquest at Red Bank Borough Hall Saturday at four o'clock into the death of 28 year old John Lepesto who reportedly shot himself with an 88 caliber revolver at his brother Salvator Lepesto's West Street home. The case features conflicting views on the rifle wound, a jury was impaneled, and funeral services followed at Mount Olivet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neafie
John Lepesto
Salvator
West Street
George Woods
Red Bank
Borough Hall
Charles B. Parsons
John Sheehan
Theodore Morris
Charles Croft
Henry M. Taylor
Benjamin
Edward Connors
Charles Woods
R. Browning Wilson
Harry C. Fay
Westreet
Harry C. Way
Clayton
Wymbs
Lepesto
Eisner
Salvatore Lepesto
Bridge Avenue
Perri
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Fay
Cora Haagen
Frank Haagen
Gold Street
West Long Branch
Glenwood Cemetery
Long Branch
Haagen
Mary
Frank
Hilda
Cora
Otia Haagen
Joseph Hagerman
Consolidated Gas Company
Former Freehold Man Loses Marriage Over Tuberculosis Concealment
Justice Blanchard in New York annuls the marriage of Mrs Sarah Sobel of the Bronx to Joseph Sobel, formerly of Freehold, after evidence shows he concealed tuberculosis from his bride before their June 1912 wedding. The couple, honeymooned and then lived in the West End, while the groom previously ran a Freehold business and later managed the St James hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Court
Justice Blanchard
New York
Sarah Sobel
Fox Street
The
Bronx
Joseph Sobel
Sobel
Freehold
Denver
Phe
Firemen to Elect Chiefs Tonight in Long Branch
The Long Branch Fire Department holds its annual chiefs election tonight with polls open 7 to 9 at all nine fire houses. Edward J. Reid, Oliver Byron Engine, is expected to become chief, James P. Ennis Jr., Independents, will be first assistant, and Andrew E. Nelson, Neptune Hose, second assistant, with a strong voter turnout urged to show department vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Byrons
Elberons
West Inds
Oceanics
Neptunes
Atlantics
Branchports
Dalys
Independents
Total
Edward J. Reid
Oliver Byron Engine Company
Joseph J. Schwark
Phil Daly Hose Company
Schwark
James P. Ennis, Jr
The
Mr. Reid
Andrew E. Nelson
Neptune Hose Company
Ennis
Andy
Reid
Nelson
Jare
Long Branch Fire Department
Oceanport Hook and Ladder Co Officers Elected
The Oceanport Hook and Ladder Co held its annual election Friday evening naming Fred Day Sr as president and H W Conraw as vice president. New members Jas Searsi and Ernest McGill were elected with several officers and committees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanport Hook & Ladder Co
Fred Day
H. W. Conraw
Benj, Eldridge
D. Glenn Riddle
W. Conraw
Edward Worthley
H. Breese
W. Conrow
Magineey
E. M. Champlin
B. J. Searsi
I. Day
Kenneth West
Wm. Anderson
A. T. Smith
I’. Price
H. VanSchoick
H. W. Conrow
Benjamin Eldridge
T. Riddle
KE. W. Crater
F. Johnson, Sr
Firemen's Relief Association
Harry VanSchoick
W. Crater
Jas. 8
Searsi
Ernest McGill
Valjean Darnell
Lloyd Sickles
Daniel Miller
Jamey Reynolds
Otto Momm
Newark
Popular Firemen Award Contest At Local Pharmacy Show Window
Wert's Pharmacy displays two trophies for a local firemen popularity contest with patron voting limited to store patrons. The silver trumpet honors individuals while a silver gold-lined loving cup goes to the winning company as Greene's Hotel and other venues are listed in nearby notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wert's
Red Bank Armory 3 Accepted Today in Regular Session
The Red Bank mayor and council met in regular session to discuss a fire bond description bid and nitrogen street light trials. Reports covered Liberty Hose Company chassis, committee inspection in Newark, Linden place signs, waterworks overtime, dock floats, and a full value assessment on a three corner strip on Bridge Avenue with half waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough of
Red Bank
S. Rippel
Broad Street
Newark
Williams
Boough Hall
Public Service Electric Company
Vegenring
Liberty Hose Company
Willguegs
Board of Commerce
Linden Place
Allen
Adlen
Miller
Barthelemew
Swannell
William H. Wilson
West Red Bank
Electe
Prank Stryker
Bnridge Avenue
Wilhhe
Bridge Avenue
Villa and Zapata Meet to Form Unified Campaign
Gen Francisco Villa and General Emiliano Zapata meet in Mexico City after joint entry to pledge cooperation. Villa says Zapata will aid in pushing a strong campaign against convention foes and accept the presidency of General Eulalio Gutierrez. The meeting drew thousands as they embraced and vowed unity and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Generati Zipata
Cleatificos
Zapata
Lie
Eulalio Guther
Goneral Francisco Villa
Mexico City
Emiliano Zapata
Villa
Inter
Viva
Villowand Zapata
Two Hours of Laughter at Lone Branch Opera House
Dee sh illustrated lecture and donkey cartoon show by D. Pitcher Woodward titled Across the Continent on a Donkey hurricane Beek. Proceeds benefit First Chapter Church with 15 and 25 cent tickets. Card of Thanks extends deepest gratitude to friends and railroad workers for support during bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Branch Opera House
Dee
Iy D. Pitcher Woodward
First Rapter Church
Andy
High tides and gales devastate Atlantic coast towns
Severe coastal storm floods wash away bulkheads in Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach. Long Branch reports over 15000 dollars in city property damage. Atlantic City area faced 250000 dollars in losses as floodwaters interrupt traffic, with seven deaths confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Beach
Long Branch
Atlantic City
Additional Judge Bill in Congress in New Jersey
Representative Thomas J. Scully introduced a bill in the House to create an additional Judge in the District Court for the District of New Jersey. The measure authorizes the President with Senate approval to appoint the new judge who will reside in the district and have the same term, duties, and powers as other judges, effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Thomas J. Scully
Third Congressional District
House
District of
New Jersey
Senate
House of Representatives of
United States of America
Congress
United States
District Court of the
District of New Jersey
Asbury Park Voters Split Over Commission Government Fight
Asbury Park residents vote on adopting commission government with both sides claiming victory. Mayor Newcomb and fellow city officials urged support while a rally preceded today’s ballot. Monmouth Beach lifeboat crew enjoyed a thank you dinner from M M Sternberger before services for Mrs Ellen C Ryan. Ruth cantata featured at Red Bank church with plans to repeat next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Commission
Newcomb
Newcombah
Long Branch
Monmouth Beach
M. M. Sternberger
Law Moor
Mr. Sternberger
G W. Green
Edward Clayton
John Hall
Eugene Covert
Joseph Riddle
Gregory Bradley
David Cook
Aaron Osborn
Norken Larkwood
Mr. Sternhberger
Verda Oil Carrier Fire Claims 34 Crew Members
London December 8 report states thirty four crewmen aboard the oil steamer Verda perished as the vessel took fire and burned en route from Mexico to Barrow. Two sailors were rescued badly burned and brought to Barrow, and the remaining crew were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mexico
Barrow
Walney Island
Tom Thumb Wedding at Oceanport Church
A Tom Thumb Wedding staged by Oceanport parishioners filled the Sunday school room of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Imma Sears wore a bridal gown. Master Howard Chasey played the bride. Master Chester Conrow officiated. various youths acted as helpers and attendants. The event drew many young guests in formal dress, and the couple asked to repeat the affair soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb
Tittle
Oceanport
Methodist Episcopal Church
Imma Sears
Howard Chasey
Chester Conrow
Howard Wortley
John Beet
Arnoll Green
Wallace Chasey
Ida Beet
Russel Gant
Dorothy Conrow
J. Sherwood Scarst
Dorothy West
Hilda George
Elizabeth West
Pelasie Beet
Evelyn Buseh
Ethel Camens
Alice van Schoick
Ruth Johnson
Carolyn Patterson
Alma Kueeh
Ella Beet
Histo Merry
Viola Gant
Ida Revat
Sherwood Searai
Public responses to charity event in Long Branch
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 New Jersey on Monday afternoon December 28 at 2 pm Acknowledgments list many donors including Oceanic Fire Company Pride of Hollywood Coane Citizens National Bank Long Branch Banking Company and others Contributions are noted as they are received and a chicken supper with home made cookies will be served at M J Church Oakhurst on Wednesday evening December th under the Ladies Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch Society For the Improvement
Grand Theatre
Long Branch
N. J
Oceanic Fire Company
A. Wimpfheimer
Pride of Hollywood Coane
D. of L
Citigens
National 5
Oakhurst M. J
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sea Bright Cottages Ravaged by Storm Tide Losses Mount
Cottages along Sea Bright and North Long Branch suffer extensive damage as bulkheads fail and waves wash away structures. Mayor George W. Elliott and ex mayor Charles W. Shropshire own a cottage destroyed, other homes threatening collapse, residents evacuated to Rumson and St. George's Church for safety. Bulkheads damaged or destroyed, roads flooded, and local businesses resume as water recedes. Death notices follow on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Bright
Murray
George W. Elliott
Charles W. Shropshire
Calvin Hendricks
George M. Sands
Vale
John F. Dorden
Joseph Josephs
A. H. Calef
J. J
Wishery
Rumson
Shrewsbury
St. George's Church
North Long Branch
Monmouth Beach
Avenel
Galilee
Bellaria Cottage
Oliver Byron
Bellaria
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Poland
Washington
State Department
Cole
Louis Sutn
James Ennis, Jr
Hohn
West End
Frain
St. James Hotel
P.O
Oceanport Hook and Ladder CO. Officers
Greene's Hotel
3Rd Ave
Stanley & Stanley
Keith's
George Daly
Majestic Theatre
Hirschfeld & Son
Broadway
RED Bank Armory
Villa and Zapata
Mre
Frank B. Green
Mr. Stanley
Mary Green
Central Railroad
Brothrhood
Rey
Win I
Tadyi
Daily Record
Atlantic Seaboard
Representative Scully
Ryan
Ellen C. Ryan
Flannery
Stampton Avenue
Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Myer & Flock
Mount Olivetemetery
Middletown Township
Ruth
Firt Methodist Church
Ben Bright
Parslow's
Avyan
Ellen Ryan
Star of the Ses
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