Continuous Bulkheads The Thing In Long Branch Storm Damage
The December 8 1914 Daily Record notes three days of northeasterly gale and massive water pressure along the North Atlantic coast. Long Branch fared better due to bulkheads and jetties. Sea Bright seeks a sea wall while a state bond method could aid coastal protection. editorials urge responsible parenting and curfew talk amid juvenile disorder concerns. It also comments on Asbury Park adopting a commission government and praises J Lyle Kinmonth for local civic leadership, and critiques Senate coverage of Carranza treasury payments amid calls for public scrutiny.
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North Atlantic
Long Branch
Sea Bright
Monmouth Beach
A Contrast on War and Welfare Across Continents
The piece contrasts harsher European war conditions with comparatively comfortable domestic life at home. It notes milder storms, better shelter, food, and clothing here, while Europe endures mud, amputations, severe shortages, and ongoing death, urging gratitude despite local hardships.
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Europe
Europes
German Advances in Poland Capture Lodz Amid War Push
German successes against far larger Russian forces push into Polish territory as Lodz falls and the German army gains ground in the east. The Russians suffer repeated failures in their invasion plans while western fronts remain deadlocked with Germans holding most of Belgium.
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Russian
Poland
Lodz
Russian Empire
Germany
Belgium
France and England Under Threat as War Rages On
The piece notes widespread German advances and sea and land strengths, stressing preparedness. It contrasts British dreadnought construction with submarine threats, recalls a Long Branch city government milestone ten years earlier, and comments on ongoing wet weather forecasts and rain expectations.
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Long Branch
Asa Francia
Thoughts Worth Reading Generosity Quote
A reflective aphorism contrasts generosity in life with generosity at death, suggesting true giving stems from genuine liberality while the latter may arise from pride fear or the inability to take money after life ends.
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Osborn
Second Baptist Church Denies Scrap Meeting and Pastor Resigns
The church confirms no scrap occurred at a meeting with Rev. A Smallwood resigning and the resignation accepted. No charges against the pastor were made and his term runs until March 1915. Officers sign off on the correction to a Saturday article.
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Long Branch Record
Second Baptist Church
A. Smallwood
Smallwood
Editorial Notebook From War News and Public Warnings
The clippings critique naval band censorship and neutrality rules, condemn England and Turkey over wartime actions, and warn that drastic taxes will reveal true real estate values. Verses urge resilience with the refrain this too shall pass.
Coat Catches in Gear Kills Plant Superintendent
Carteret New Jersey December report states C W Johnson superintendent of Consumers Chemical company died after his overcoat was drawn into a mixing machine gear. He was inspecting the plant when the draft pulled his coat into the flywheel and he was crushed.
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Chemical Plant
Carteret
C. W. Johnson
Consumers Chemical Company
State to aid commuters in interstate fare probe
Attorney General Jolie W. Westcott will represent the state ves touturers association at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing into proposed passenger rate increases. He will travel to Washington to oppose railroad fare hikes. The exact inquiry date has not been fixed.
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Westcott
Association
Trenton
N.J
Des
Jolie W. Westcott
Fielder
Vouturers’ Association of
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Getting Dealer Enthusiasm Through Newspaper Ads
National manufacturers discover dealer enthusiasm stems from newspaper advertising. Ads in papers signal immediate demand, prompting dealers to back the product and boost sales. Manufacturers seeking growth are invited to contact the Bureau of Advertising at the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New York.
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Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
World Building
New York
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Daily Record
Bent. Bousseau Bebbitt
Long. Branch
M. Taylor Publishing CO
Broadway
Chas
L. Edwards
Lec'y
NEW Jersey Telephone
Long
Shore Line
Passaic News
Asbury Park
Asbury Park Press
J. Lyle Kinmonth
Asbury
Mr. Kinmonth
Lyle Kinmonth
United States Senate
Treasury
Mexico
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Gallinger
Senate
New Hampshire
the Bank of Personal Service
Cnitizens National Bank
Long Branch, Nwn
France
England
Communications
P. H. Hatcher
Sec'y
United Netherlands
London
Walnut Grove
Ariz
Puck
Washington Star
Daniels
Tipperary
Die Wacht Am Rhein
N. Y
Evening Sun
Kansas City Times
Newark Star
Turkey
Great Britain
Newark
Paul Hamilton Davis
State
Pat
Pearson's Weekly
Maximilian
Juarez
Richmond
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Vienna
Aris
Britton’s
Norwood
Bath Ave
Garters
Wrewnems
Hyer & Flock
Undertakers
First National Bank
New Jersey
Eriinal
Frank M. Devereux
Matinee
The
Chadwick Trio & Co
Wiggin’s
Daniel B. Arthur
Lina Cavaliers
Manon Lescaut
Winifred St. Claire Co
Kirk Brown Stock Co
Savoy Theatre
West 24Th Street
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