Russians Fall Back in Poland and Petrograd Water Crisis
Berlin reports German Austrian forces push Russians northward in Poland as morale flags amid looming battles. Petrograd endures its first water shutoff in 80 years due to Neva ice, raising fire risks and fear of spies. Sultan Mohammed V cites Turkey joining the war after being attacked. Moslems called to Holy War. Paris endures a Zeppelin scare with blackout as reports place war aircraft nearby. Also notes Christmas Savings payouts in New Jersey and local court actions in Red Bank and Freehold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Poland
Vienna
Przemysl
Petrograd
Neva
Carpathians
Galicia
Dukle Pass
Lowiez
Vistula
Sultan
Turk
Constantinople
Amsterdam
London
Turkey
Sultan Mohammed V
Black Sea
England
France
Almost Breaks Jail at City Hall in Bold Attempt
Joseph Brady, a mason, was taken to Freehold after an alleged forgery tied to a $25 check. Bail set at $200. Brady reportedly attempted to break jail, removing bricks beneath a window with improvised tools. Authorities considered a Monday hearing, but it was waived. the check was said to have been honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brady
Samuel Kravitzo
M. Schneider
Rhineland
Freehold
Constableee
Brady
Recorder Arrowsmith
Woster
City Hall
Insurance on Elberon Hotel Quickly Paid
H W Green and Co. settled fire loss on the Elberon Hotel after a major blaze. Senator James Smith Jr of Newark praised the prompt adjustment, sending a letter of thanks and holiday wishes. The firm has earned public acknowledgments for swift, satisfactory fire loss settlements in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Green & Bro
Welldenown Insurance Bickers
Kiberon
James Smith, Jr
Newark
Smith
Messie, Green
Meesre
Green
Elberon Hotel
German Artillery Moves in Argonne Region
Moving guns to new positions is a common sight in the eastern part of France as German forces remain in constant motion in the Argonne region. Copyright by American Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argonne
France
American Press Association
Red Bank Lighting Report Deferred To Next Meeting
The Red Bank Board of Commerce discussed the lighting contract expiring in February and two committees were formed. One will review nitrogen lamps now in use in several cities, the other will approach the Public Utility Commission for a rate on arches lighting. A motion to adopt the nitrogen lighting was postponed until the commissioning report is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commerce
Red Bank
Hisner
Public Utility Commission
Newark
William A. Sweeney
Public Utility Commissions
Wed’ Bank
Sweeney
Daniel H. Applegate
West End Association Elects Old Officers
A West End Improvement Association meeting at West End school elected James Guire as president Fred Leonard as vice president Henry W Burke as secretary William Thompson as treasurer Wilbur Wheat as sergeant at arms James Powers and Henry Beck as stewards A discussion opposed extending Free Delivery service drew good attendance Afterward members played basketball on the association court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Improvement Association
West End
James Guire
Fred Leonard
Henry W. Burke
William Thompson
Sargeant-At-Arms
Wilbur Wheat
James Powers
Henry Beck
Borough Clerk Poole Undergoes Liver Tumor Operation
Borough Clerk Frank A. Poole of West Long Branch underwent a liver tumor operation at the Post Graduate Hospital New York. The surgeon said only part of the tumor was removed and consultations were to continue Friday. Poole's wife and mother were present and his condition remained serious. A separate item reports a man named Raffallo DeVito arrested for trying doors on Broadway. James Sleeper Auxiliary No. 14 Red Bank held its annual inspection with state officials visiting and praising the unit. Marjorie Mitchell was installed as officer. a banquet followed with a brass flower basket presented to Mrs Zimmermacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Poole
West Long Branch
Post Graduate Hospital
New York
Erdman
Poole
Raffaello DeVito
Errickson
Broadway
City Hall
Samuel T. Sleeper
Red Bank
Cecelia Zimmermacker
Lone of Veterans’ Auxiliary
Grace Claussen
Hoboken
Misa. Marjorie ©. Mitchell
Jennie Fisher
Grand Army
Zimmermacker
Mechanics Postpone Service Due to Storm
Owing to the storm the Ashland Council No. 28 Jr C UU AM postponed its anniversary service at Sea Bright M B Church for a second time scheduled for Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland Council
No. 28
Sea Bright M. B
Merchants' Day Tonight Aids Tomorrow Coupon Drive
Steinbach Company of Asbury Park New Jersey offers a coupon with each 60 cent purchase as part of a merchants day event. The promotion encourages shoppers to return tomorrow for continued savings at participating stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinbach Company
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Ocean front owners to seek state aid at Trenton meeting
Several hundred Ocean Front property owners and residents head to Trenton for a public session on protecting the coast from storms. Governor Fielder will preside as experts hear data and discuss state and federal aid options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
North Jersey
James F. Fielder
Newcomb
Atorneys
Daniel Guegenheim
Overrot
Albert Ste
Ygi
Beri
S. BR. Gugessheim
James Smith
Annie
Eliza Guggenheimer
W. E. Diller
Leo Frank
Joseph J. Liebenthal
Charles
Hirself
Georgia
Edgar Dinkelspor
Jacob
Eiheran
N. Cowen
George Cowen
Ernest W. Brown
Leonard Lewisohn
Cc. R. Myer
Ralph Lewisohn
Mrs. Lewishan
Miss Lucille Guggenheim Weds Frederick Gimbel in New York
The wedding of Miss Lucille Sarah Guggenheim daughter of Mr and Mrs Murray Guggenheim of New York and Long Branch to Frederick A Gimbel took place this afternoon at the St Regia Hotel New York. The couple announced their engagement last summer during a fishing trip in Canada aboard the Nahama. Gimbel is son of Ixane Gimbel of the Gimbel Bros firm. both are summer residents of Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Sarah Guggenheim
Murray Guggenheim
New York
Long Branch
Frederick A. Gimbel
St. Regia Hotel
Miss Guggenheim
Canada
Nahama
Gimbel
Ixane Gimbel
Philadelphia
Gimbel Bros
Arrested at Everett on Swindle Charge
Charles A. Carlson, inventor and engineer tied to Carlson Motor and Truck Co of New York, was arrested in Everett New Jersey following an indictment by Henderson County Grand Jury on false pretense and embezzlement charges. He allegedly swindled Dr. and Mrs. Fuller of Hendersonville North Carolina in a traction company deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Carlson
Carlson Motor and Truck, Company of
New York
Everett
N. J
Henderson County
N. C
Carlson
Fuller
Hendersonville
Smith
Monmouth County
Justea
Peace Wise
Red Bank
Freehold
Mielder
Mactiede
Dive Muir
Muir
Big
Carlean
Tae
U. G Siarion
D &. Pare
The
Traction Company
Gon Carlson Tally Fuller
Dr. Fuller
Chas Calvert
Newark
Pace and
Staton
Fuley
Pece
Staten
Damson
Itoie
Brooklyn
Thug
General Bliss Advises Firing Across the Border
United States reports from General Bliss indicate decisive action may end shooting at Naco Arizona across the border with Mexico. Washington debates whether to order artillery against Mexican trenches as Secretary Bryan pushes for withdrawal and avoids war escalation while considering firings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Naco
Ariz
Bliss
Bate
Bryan
Gutierrez
Nac
Bugs
Walty
Jersey Valuations All Show Increase
Trenton report from the State Board of Equalization shows total property valuations rise to 2 481 106 038.61, with a jump in the average tax rate to 2024 from 1979, driven by new buildings, land value gains, and closer property assessments. Banks and certain railroad stock excluded. local budgets cited as driving higher tax rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
State Board of Equalization of Taxes
Fielder
Bainks
Conservatory Students to Give Entertaining Concert
Concert at First Baptist Church features National Conservatory of Music New York City students. Prominent vocal talent assists with performances by Miva Reigelman Helen Powers Dorothy Higginson Adelaide Michaela Ruth Huyler Parker Woodard Chester Arthur and Adelaide Michaels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
National Conservatory of Music of
New York City
Conservatory
Miva Margaret Reigelman
Helen Powers
Dorothy Higgineon
Adelaide Michaela
Ruth Huyler
Parker Woodard
Chester Arthur
Adelaide Michaels
Sea Bright Highlands rail line reopens after delays
After days of work the west track between Sea Knight and the Highlands on the New Jersey Southern branch reopened for through traffic yesterday. The crew faced fears of another washout as Sunday night storms threatened further inundation. Eastbound track clearance will take several days. Brokaw's Pharmacy offers a third doll drawing tonight at 8 o'clock with tickets issued for purchases, plus a Christmas club and theater ticket incentive from Steinbach Company, Asbury Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Knight
the Highlands
New Jersey Southern
New Jersey Central Way
Statfic
Steinbach Company
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Wilson assures cabinet unity on Goethals destroyer request
President Wilson stated there will be no break among Cabinet members over Col Goethals prompting destroyers to preserve canal neutrality. Secretary of War Garrison endorses the plan while Bryan and Daniels reportedly oppose sending the Wasp. The President will await a complete report from Col Goethals and will act if it proves necessary to maintain neutrality provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Gutierrez
Wilson
Canal Zona
John Hdwin Nevin
United Staff
Washington, D. C
Col. Goethals
Garrison
Dannel
Colone
Mrs Heisley Teacher Stricken By Paralysis in Red Bank
Mia Nellie Heisley widow of Eben Heisley longtime Red Bank teacher at Mechanic Street School for twenty five years suffered a paralysis stroke Sunday at her Washington Street home. Reports say she is little improved. Captain John C Clark of Rockwell Avenue recovering after weeks ill. Mrs Rankel of Westwood Avenue visiting Atlantic City Strand hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Nellie Heisley
Eben Heisley
Washington Street
Red Bank
Heisley
Clark
John C. Clark
Rockwell Avenue
Iinens
Lo Tecovering
Mra. Rankel
Atlantic City
Louise Rankel
Westwood Avenue
The
Strand
Observed Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Mount
Mr and Mrs William B Mount of Maple Avenue Red Bank observed their wedding anniversary. A few friends dropped in and spent the evening with the couple as Mr Mount assisted his father Robert R Mount in the Red Bank undertaking business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Mount
Maple Avenue
Red Bank
Mr. Mount
Red Bank Couple to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Mrs. Joseph Millward aged 79 lives at River street and Tilton avenue Red Bank. She and Mr. Millward will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on July 9 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Millward
River Street
Tilton Avenue
Red Bank
Mr. Millward
Notice to Tanere Taxes Due and Duplicate Bills Available
Notice to Tanere taxes for the year 1 payable at the Tax Collector's office City Hall. If no bill is received a duplicate can be obtained from the Collector. Office hours 7 to 9 p m daily Dec 14 to Dec 22 1914. Frank L Howland Collector of Taxes dated Dec 12 1914. (adj.) 290 291 299. A boiler in the Majestic Coat Co plant 263 Morris nybureted this morning causing work stoppage until repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Frank L. Howland
Majestic Coat Co
Morris
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Belgrade
Dresdén
Flandrs
Paris
Seine
Christma Club
New Jersey Mortgage and Trust Company
Squire Conk
Walter Conk
Lynden Place
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Flood William Flood
Flood
Badeau
Penn
Keily & Co
Ady
Red Bank Board of Commerce
West End Association
Joseph Sals
Miss. Guggenrein
MA Gimbel's
Tor
David J. Fuller
Olive Muir Fuller
John Muir
Northern Pacific Ralt ‘Road
Hicks
William B. Lawrence
Daily Record
General Bliss
Jersey
Sea Bright
Highlands
Brokaws’ Pharmacy
Cataracen
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