British fleet claims victory over German cruisers
Beunos Ayres reports Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick Spurdee’s British force reportedly overtook and sank the German cruisers Nurnburg and Dresden after a running chase from Argentine waters toward the Falkland Islands. British losses cited as under 100 killed or wounded, with three German ships sunk and five merchant vessels captured and lost.
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Beunos Ayres
Frederick Spurdee
Nurnburg
Dresden
Port Stanley
Montevideo
Scharnhorst
Gneisenau
Leipzig
Argentine
Falkland Islands
Admiral von Spee
von Spee
Atlantic
Supper Draws Big Crowd at Simpson Church
The Lad ies Aid Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church held its annual supper last evening despite the weather. More than 200 guests enjoyed an A-1 menu and music from a victrola. The fancy table did a thriving business with most items sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Postmaster Exam Set for West Long Branch
The United States Civil Service Commission will hold an exam for the postmaster of West Long Branch on Saturday, January 1. Candidates must reside in the borough and be U.S. citizens. Applications may be obtained from the postmaster and must reach the commission in Washington at least seven days before the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Long Branch
United States Civil Service Commiteion
Bomueh
G. L. Gibba
Walter Sherman
Ie United States
Weert Lot
Warkington
County Exhibit Plans Discussed at Monmouth Chamber Meeting
Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce committee approved a county exhibit plan and constitution. Attendees from Asbury Park and several towns expect granges and civic groups from Highlands Atlantic Highlands Keansburg Keyport and Long Branch to send delegates. The drive seeks county funding, with towns planning displays of summer recreation Matawan tile Keyport oysters Red Bank uniforms and Freehold canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce
Asbury Park
Frank J. Matthes
Chamber
Granges
Monmouth County
Highlands
Atlantic Highlands
Keansburg Keyport
Long Branch
Red Bank
Alonzo Brower
Matawan
Keyport
Freehold
Stage Crash Injures Mrs Bassone in Lippincott Crossing
Mrs Carrie Bassone narrowly escaped serious injury when a westbound trolley struck the rear of the stage she rode on Lippincott avenue. The stage toppled, windows shattered, and Bassone suffered forehead wounds and a finger cut before being taken to Rockwell avenue for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bassone
James Bassone
Freehold
Lippincott Avenue
Charles Thompson
John Decker
Rockwell Avenue
Winty Slocum
Broadway
Christmas Jubilee Plans At St Luke's Bible School
Despite bad weather fifty officers and teachers attended the St Luke's Bible School quarterly meeting led by Dr F B Harris. Plans for the Christmas jubilee on December 30 include afternoon treats for cradle roll beginners and Santa visit, with evening entertainment focused on giving to charities. Special prizes and new leadership appointments were announced, including Miss Clara Brand as superintendent of the beginners department and Miss Olive Wright and Miss Susie Sawyer as teachers. A note of cheer went to James Cloughly limited to home confinement. he has served the school for over fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Bible School
Association
F. B. Harris
Santa Claus
Bennett
Frank G. Alden
Board of Hilocation
Ir G. Alden
J. R. Slocum
Board of Education
William R. Joline
Clara Brand
Miss Brand
Edna L. Cobb
Olive Wright
Susie Sawyer
A. 8
Lokerson
James Cloughly
Cloughly
Old Fashion Social at St James Parlor Leaves Crowd Delighted
The old fashioned sociable at St James parish house Tuesday night drew a large crowd in costumes from years past. Edwards' orchestra provided music while attendees danced and socialized. Chas H C Clark acted as master of ceremonies and imitated an old time dancer. Leo Townley played piano as refreshments and Christmas gifts added to a memorable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Edwards
Chas
H.C. Clark
Leo Townley
Inspecting Damage to City Bulkheads After Storm
City Council members met to review ocean front damage. Commissioner Johan W Flock and City Engineer J Wesley Seaman inspected jetties bulkhead and boardwalk to gauge losses and will report at the commissioners meeting at City Hall Saturday morning. Oyster supper at First Baptist Church Friday offers 36c fried oysters with sides and a display of dolls and aprons for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan W. Flock
J. Wesley Seaman
Council
City Hall
William Sterline Battis Presents Dickens Works in Second Lecture
William Sterline Battis arrives for the second Citizens Popular Course entertainment at the Intermedial Auditorium. The Dickens specialist performs Life Portrayals with full makeup and costume changes, offering monologues and dramatizations from Dickens novels. General admission available with seating improving for pleasant weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sterline Battis
Mr. Battis
Todry
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Eatontown Firemen Elect New Officers
Eatontown Chemical Engine and Hose Company No. i, of Hatontown, held its annual election of officers on Tuesday night. New officers include President William L. Allor and Foreman Sylvester Hamons with a slate of clerks, trustees, and representatives for the Tiremen's Relief Association.
Repeat Chicken Supper At Oakhurst Church
Despite inclement weather the Ladies Aid Society of Oakhurst M E Church hosted a chicken supper last night and plans to repeat tonight. The menu promises to be as good or better, with family tables and cordial or liquor available from Jon Hirschfeld & Son at 149 Broadway. An oyster supper is planned by the First Baptist Church Friday night with a sale of aprons and doilies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakhuret
Grandport
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ie Ladies’ Aid Society
Oakhuret M
Jon, Hirschfeld & Son
Broadway
Storss
Plans to curb Jersey coast storm damage cost $1 million
New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce calls a mass meeting in Trenton to revise coast protection plans from Perth Amboy to Cape May after a week of storms caused over 1 million dollars in damage. Sea Bright mayor appeals for aid as bulkheads fail and towns seek unified defense with federal help.
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Melcher
State Harbor Commission
New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce
Assembly Chamber
State House
Trenton
Jersey
Perth Amboy
Cape May
Sea Bright
United States Army Engineers
George W., Elliott
Sea, Bright
State Chamber of Commerce
William ©. Heppenheimer
State Chamber
Fielder
J. Spencer Smith
Harbor Commission
South Jersey
Long Branch
Hryant A. Newcomb
C. O. McFaddin
Chamber of Commerce
Newcomb
J. Wesley Seaman
McFaddin
John W. Slocum
Frank Matthes
John B. White
George W. Elliott
Henry KL. Zobel
Washington
Scully
J. J. Manning
J. A. Hlowland
Calvin Hendricks
North Beach
Ocean
Shrewsbury
November Busy Month for Visiting Nurse
Executive Committee of the Long Branch Visiting Nurse Association met at City Hall. Miss Helen Forbes reported 58 calls and 150 nursing calls with patient care completed by volunteers. Distribution of Ned Crosse Beale funds overseen by Mrs. James W. Cunningham and Mrs. Christopher Gregory. The group seeks to exceed last year’s 47,000 in sales and requests old clothing and linen donations. Exempt Firemen's Association to meet at City Hall tonight. Theatre reopen notices mention new management and renovated Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Visiting Nurse Association
City Hall
Yenteriay
Misa Helen Forbes
Ade
Ned Crosse Beale
James W. Cunningham
Christopher Gregory
Avenues Offered For County Roads At Freeholders Meeting
The Board of Chosen Freeholders heard requests to take Atlantic, Park and Cedar avenues as county thoroughfares. Howell township offered 10 percent funding for a road from Loker’s Corner to the county line via Georgia School House. A macadam road along the Monmouth-Mercer line and a joint meeting were discussed. Helisley and Barker land claims were referred to counsel.
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Long Branch
Atlantic, Park and Cedar Avenues
John Daly
Howell Township
Lokervoun's Corner
Ocean County
Georgia School House
Old York Road
New Canton
Mercer County
Millstone
Upper Freehold Township
Kimerson Maton
New Sharon
Monmouth
Mercer
Charles M. Wyckett
Wilbur A. Helisley
Charles W. Helsley
Jane C. Barker
Cowart
Preehold
Basinone 19 held under 9500 bail and other court actions
James Bassone with recent robberies had bail set at 500 on a disorderly house charge and December 24 trial. Iwassone faced 3000 bail for Cubberley-Cooper robberies and was remanded. John Cammus pleaded guilty to bicycle theft and awaits sentence. Timothy Treadway and Daly pleaded guilty to thefts and were released or remanded for pay damages. George Taylor and Ermnnet Lacy faced various charges and remands. Philly Augustus posted 300 bail for December 24 larceny. A police notices page advertises a Branchport Hose Co dance tonight with admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bassone
Foster
Iwassone
Cubberley-Cooper
John Cammus
Freddie Worrell
West Long Branch
Timothy Treadway
Lawrence Gaffney
Atlantice Tighlands
Are
Snedeker
Daly
Atlantic Highlands
George Taylor
Emrnett Lacy
Red Bank
Philly Augustus
Fairs Haven
Ball
County Tuberculosis Hospital Plan Put to Freeholders
John B Applegate Jr of Red Bank says petitions with a majority of county voters will be presented to the Board within two months. The tuberculosis hospital committee led by Mrs Lewis Thompson circulates support while questions arise on county funding for a boy at White Haven and Leona Hurley's private sanitarium care. The board debates precedent and refers the matter to counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Chosen Freeholders
John 8. Applegate, Jr
Red Bank
Tuberculosis Hospital Committee
Lewis 8. Thompson
Lincroft
Thompson
Migg
G. L. Button
Monmouth County
Charities’ Aid and Prison Reform Association
Freeholders
Miss Button
Harry Himbler
Belmar
White Haven
Leona Hurley
Long Branch
New York State
Christmas Treat Donations Acknowledged By Long Branch Ladies
The Ladies of the Long Branch Society for the Improvement of the Poor list donations for a Christmas treat at the Grand Theatre Long Branch New Jersey on December 28 at 2 pm. Contributions from Oceanic Fire Company Citizens National Bank and many individuals are recorded with amounts from 5.00 to 100.00, names added as donations arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch Society For the Improvement of
Grand Theatre
Long Branch
N. J
Kalon Castle
KG. B
Oceanic Fire Company
A. Wimpfheimer
Virei National Bank
R. M. Mary
Pride of Hollywood Council
Tiraah Court
Tribe of
Ben Bug
Citizens’ National Bank
Crystal Wave Counel
Ooebe
Fire Engine and Truck Co
Brapoh Banking
H. B. Sherman
Lacour, Cranmerre Co
Cabet de Amerigo Veapnacl
William A. Stevens
C. Asa Prancis
J. Addison Woolley
Brent Good
Raipatonsacen
MUM
SAS
Dr. C. A. Clark
Five Men Injured in Train Collision Near Bay View
Five railroad workers were seriously injured in a collision between eastbound scavenger train No. 14 and a freight train on the Lake Shore Railroad near Bay View New York early today. The injured were taken to 40 hospitals in Buffalo.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lake Shore
Bay View
New York
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King George
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Eatontown Firemen
Albert Breese
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William J. Auger
Sylvester Emmons
Dally Record
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