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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1913
Page
1
U.S. naval protest over executions in Tampico escalates as Admiral Fletcher calls for ceasefire and orders Americans out. Rebels gain aid and fighting continues with 3,000 reinforcements outside Tampico. Mexican gunboats move toward the port.
At the 134th hour the six teams led the six day race with 2 588 miles and 1 lap completed. The previous mark was 2 686 miles and 1 lap set in 1908. Also listed are social attractions and Christmas transit notes for shoppers.
In Trentoh on December 13 Vice Chancellor Backes dismissed a complaint by Metuchen property owners against Thomas M. Barr to stop a planned public garage on the Peck tract. He ruled that a public garage is not a nuisance by restriction and that equity will intervene only if nuisance arises in operation. The ruling notes unequal application of restrictions across lots and leaves open future action if nuisance occurs. Elks to Take Over Property Apr. Contracts for Red Bank Lodge purchase of the J. H. Hendrickson house are executed with possession April 1. Price between 16000 and 20000 dollars. Trinity Lodge officers installed in Long Branch with W M J W Bailey Sr W Asbury Smallwood Jr W Thomas E Batley treasurer Andrew Ballar secretary J W Shreaves. Past Master William Gardiner installing.
Joseph Douglass aged 86 died at his son Clarence Douglass Sea Bright after a general breakdown and old age. He served in the 29th New Jersey Volunteers and belonged to Kearney Post G A R Newark. Survived by wife 70 and six children plus sister, he was an invalid. Funeral arrangements pending with William H. Morris.
A car owned by Joseph Brown of Avon crashed into the Golden store front in West Long Branch to avoid a Swift meat wagon. Brown was alone and uninjured. the car and glass were damaged. The store building is owned by the Long Branch Banking Company. Also noted, H Consall of Norwood Avenue recovering from an acute indigestion attack.
Tomorrow afternoon a religious census will be taken in Red Bank from two to five. Fourteen districts, each with a superintendent and 10 to 20 assistants, will collect data on street address family size and church attendance. Men will census in some districts. others use women. cards note nationality race and Sunday school.
The town mourns two Civil War veterans James Hulse of Oceanport and Adam Burner of this city buried the same day after long service records. Hulse served 3 years 10 months in New Jersey Infantry from 1861 to 1865 and Burner 2 years 9 months in Ohio Cavalry from 1862 to 1865. Both were members of Morris Post No. 46, Grand Army of the Republic.
The third match in the Hiks pocket billiard tournament is set for next Tuesday at the Asbury Park Elks home. Long Branch will face Asbury Park with W. R. Moore vs George McIntyre and Cornelius Barkalow vs J. Be Harrigan. Red Bank leads after the opening series as the clubs contest the first round.
Rev. Walter Edge of Manasquan lectured on Masonry at Masonic Hall during Long Branch Lodge No. 78 regular communication. Visitors attended, a social hour followed with refreshments, and a delegation traveled by auto from Manasquan.
William Mack, a Marlboro farmer, was wounded near his home when a companion's gun discharged while rabbit hunting. The shot shattered his right foot with a large hole and lodged wad and splinters. Dr. J D Ely and Dr. Harry E Shaw treated him at Monmouth Memorial Hospital. amputation may be required. No fault attached to the employee.
Thomas Coulton of Minnesink Park near Red Bank recovered enough from a seven step fall to take charge of the Men's League Bible class at the First Baptist Church Red Bank tomorrow at 10 AM. He blamed apples for the incident and noted Eve’s role in past falls. Also reported are the 87th birthday of Mrs. Eliza J. Marks, former Headden Corners resident now in Red Bank, active in Middletown Baptist. and the marriage of Eugenio Bonavagna of Pittsburgh to Girolanna of Red Bank at the Red Bank Borough hall.
Supreme Court Commissioner Arthur W. Kelly presided at City Hall over a quo warranto hearing seeking to oust Deal Borough Collector Edward R. Reuben. Key witness William H. Bergen testified Reuben resided in Belmar, with ongoing adjournments due to non-appearance by Hogencamp and Reuben themselves.
Calvary Baptist Church Red Bank led by Rev J W Hamlin offers a special service tomorrow at 11 oclock. The pastor will address prevention and cure of tuberculosis. An evening session at 7 will be titled Going Forward for God.
A derailment in Ohio ends with two hundred feet of rail pried up and tools taken from a nearby tool house. The incident is described as a planned effort to cause a wreck with an official present at the scene.
Cleveland officials investigate the derailment of Train No. 16 near Woydlifa, killing Irenan Mulesk and injuring others. Police suspect disgruntled laid off track workers aimed to wreck the train to harm Alfred Simnith, president of the New York Central System, as he traveled in a private coach. Wreckers pried loose over 20 feet of rail with crowbars and crowbar pullers found near the scene. Provident Smith commented on the clearness of the case as the motive remained tied to the railroad executive.
The Philharmonic Coterie met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Mine at Ar end to Broad Street ltd Bank. Business was transacted and refreshments served. Mrs. John Bly Reid gave a paper on art and Mrs.omer Methot spoke on Industries and People. The event was well attended.
The Monmouth Clericus convenes next Tuesday at Trinity Walseupal church Red Bank as local religious groups plan events. A Wednesday night checkers match at St James Club in the city featured Samuel J Waite losing to Veree and Howleg, with three games recorded as wins draws and losses.
A Red Bank dramatic society organized at the home of Miss Katelle and Constance Greenawalt plans monthly meetings and a one dollar initiation fee plus twenty five cent monthly dues. Members include Reginald Murray Harold Woods Dr Helen F Gibson and several Greenawalts. The group intends to draw up a constitution and by laws and hosted an entertainment on November 20 at Red Bank High School for hospital benefit.
A sale of Shrewsbury township properties for unpaid taxes on the Monmouth County Electric Company and the Mudeon and Middlesex Telephone franchises was held yesterday in Borough Hall. The township bought the entire parcel for thirty years. Few attended. taxes listed include 10 week tariff 128.04 for the electric company and 26.41 for the telephone company. An advertisement notes a separate transit schedule from Dec 16 to 24 with bus service to Oakhurst and Sea Bright via Broadway and Second Avenue and return departures in the evening.
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