Long Branch City Talks City Improvements and Water Rates
City commissioners and the Long Branch Property Holders Association discussed utilities and development plans including cheaper water rates, a new police and fire alert system, a central city hall station, street and gutter improvements, and Ocean avenue work. A banquet preceded the session at the Arkwright Club in New York with leaders from the association and city officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
Long Branch
Howland
Ocean Avenue Boulevard
John W. Fleck
Thomas Y. Arrowsmith
New City
City Hall
Third Avenue
Carmmaasioner Marshall
Woolley
Broadway
Judge Heisley
Ocean Avenue
Monmouth County
Takaassee Lake
Cedar Avenue
Norwood Avenue
Railroad Crossing
Atlantic Coast Line
West End Station
New York
Bryant B. Newcomb
Park M. Woolley
Long Branch Bowls Even in Monmouth League Smash Red Bank
The Long Branch team in Monmouth County Bowling League split 3-0 against Red Bank Sheridan Club at Hikwood Recreation alleys. Clark led Long Branch with 221 in game one, Van Pelt 205 in game one and 194 in game two, then 181 in game three. More results and top scores list players from Long Branch, Lakewood, Keyport, and Overlands, with upcoming matches noted.
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Long Branch
Monmouth County
Red Bank Sheridan
Hikwood
Lene
Overlands
Clark
van Pelt
Thee
Voorhees Crook
Reid Eter Eee
Sheridan Club
van Ness Lith
Davis
Stec
Fields
Voorhees
Mrs Florence Spencer Dies After Illness in City
Florence Spencer a respected resident died at 7 30 this morning after heart trouble. She had been in a New York hospital for weeks and returned home unconscious for the last day. She was 48 and survived by her husband and a daughter. Funeral director William H Morris Jr in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Spencer
Rothenberg Hotel
West End
Engineer Hayden in Critical Condition After Accident
Samuel Hayden Sr a veteran Independent Fire Co engineer remained in critical condition at Monmouth Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car Thanksgiving night. He has shown no improvement since Wednesday night and lies in a stupor, as family and police seek the vehicle's occupants and driver facing possible arraignment.
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Samuel Hayden
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Hayden
Independent Fire Co
Walling
Liberty
Indigestion claims Eatontown woman life
Mrs. Stephen Rose of West Eatontown died from acute indigestion within an hour of onset. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs. William Rose of Red Bank. Funeral set for Sunday at 1 PM at Eatontown MB Church. Husband injured by a fall in yard after her death.
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Stephen Rose
West Eatontown
Daugher
Willian Rose
Red Bank
Hatontown M, KB
Mra
Rose
High Street
Eatontown
J.C. Rush
Cost of living in New Jersey 1913 to 1918 analysis
New Jersey data shows living costs nearly unchanged from 1912 except potatoes, with a 7 percent drop now. The 1898 to 1918 period records a 27.7 percent rise in a 43 article food basket, while average wages rose 26.9 percent, indicating near equilibrium but slight lag in food price gains.
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Trenton
New Jersey
George C. Low
Bureau of Statistics of Labor and Industries
Low
Chattle Protest Filed Over Atlantic Highlands Game
Chattle filed a protest with the East Jersey High School League over a basketball game against Atlantic Highlands decided on a disputed ruling. Beebe scored a late basket claimed to be invalid by Highlands officials, changing a 20 19 potential final. The league will meet after Christmas vacation to review the merits.
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Chattle
Atlantic Highlands
Beebe
Skilman
Chattie
Chattle Boys
Chattleman
Asbury Park
Red Bank
Prison term for attacking Red Bank officer
Gregio Trasconaro was convicted of assault and resisting an officer Harry Clayton of Red Bank. He received 18 months to two years in state prison after trial before Judge Foster at Freehold. Two co defendants were acquitted.
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Gregio Trasconaro
Harry Clayton
Red Bank
Foster
Freehold
Joseph Trasconara
Wicca Rosati
Clayton
Phillipa
Charles Willoughby
Helsner
Percy Harvey
Harold Brill
John Gaynor
Oceanic Boys
W. W. Ramsay
Harvey
Highlands
Sophie Glaser
Annie Glaser
Long Branch
Woman flees husband and factory with accused abductor
Amelia Montesana claims she left her thirteen month old child and husband on November 10 in Hast Dedham Mass to join Salvatore Zeparo a Red Bank Italian after he allegedly threatened her with death. Zeparo and Montesana face warrants for abduction and theft of $100 from his father. Zeparo held for grand jury. extradition expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore Zepara
Wis
Kigner's
Amelia Montesaria
Hast Dedham
Mass
Zeparo
Harry Co. Badeau
Wymiths
Zepuro
Mr. Montesana
Red Bank
President approves Hetch-Ketay bill for San Francisco power
President Wilson signed the Hetchy bill providing an entire hydroelectric power system for San Francisco and other northern California cities. The measure passed both houses about ten days ago and was sent for his approval with Interior Secretary Lane's backing.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
San Francisco
California
Senate
Lane
Trial unfolds as Leehan murder case proceeds in Ocean county
In Toms River New Jersey on December 19 the trial of William Leehan for the murder of Mrs Caroline Turper enters a second day. Private detective Raymond Chindler testified and defense cross examination focused on unpaid bills and trial conduct. Witnesses described Leehan's alibi and alleged statements to Brown amid a defense suggesting a frame up.
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Toms River
N. J
Ocean County
William Leehan
Caroline Turper
Raymond Chindler
Grand
Stokes
Hinder
Gdean County
Leehon
Chindler
Justind Minturn
Jasper Lynch
Leary
Lake Wood
Leehan
Shy
Wimandet
George Griggs
Lakenbdld
Thomas GB. Bowers
Brown
George Jamisan
Hon
Yonkera
Hell
Lakewood
Rot Galti
Government Guards Coastline In Coast Guard History
Washington reports on the Lighthouse Service protecting lives and property along 4 l,828 miles of coast and river channels with 12,824 aids to navigation. Commissioner Putnam highlights heroism of keepers, including injuries at St John River Movida in 1912 and long tenures at Key West and Cape Saint Anthony, noting women in service and Ada Lewis. (Continued on Seventh Page.)
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Washington, D. C
United States
George R. Putnam
Department of Commerce
Putnam
National Geographic Society
Washington
St. John River
Movida
Key West
van Weis Point Wesr
New York
Alaska
Cape Saunchef
Absenet
Cohuntin River
Oregon
Teave
Bf Eth
Auge Island
San Francisco Bay
Ada Lewis
Lime Rock
Newport Harbor
New Library Books for Boys and Girls Shelf
A public reading room receives the Boys and Girls Bookshelf set of twelve volumes for reference and reading use by students up to the grammar school level. Teachers and parents are urged to guide children to the collection for information on subjects of interest to youth. Also noted is a film reel titled The Daredevil Mountaineer showing a dangerous motorcycle plane stunt and a bridge plunge at Seabright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thin City
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Ocean Park Hotel
Kelly & Co
Joseph Salz
Dol Bazar
Udy
A.pw
Mogeigg
Cela Same Red Bank Y. M. G
Independents
Ben Keyport
Sheridane Oo
P. W. Specials
Bradley Beach
Eurekas
Motte Youl Enrat
Reid
Gootheil
Volck
P. W
White
Dillione
Bennett
Grant
W. Goorley
A. Grant
Overland
Lakewood Akeaeees
Elberon Poe Tvewees
Y.M.C.A
Rheridans
Parker'’s
Dépen Draw J
Shrewsbury
Sea Bright
Wert
Phar Macy
Parker
Bougs
Ira A
Strick
Spug
Stricklin
Asbury
Warners Orchestra
Xmas
Steinbach Company
Meyers
Elberon
Tividia
Wellworth
Tad Vera
GaWtaTer
Daily Record
Ailey
Hicks
Tate Prison
Nan
Wymbs
Harry VanBrant
Zepara
Hetch-Ketgay BL
Reginald Brientenbach
Dionng Briedenbach
Undertaker Matthews
Efenge
Minturn
Ceehan
Lee
Han Tridl
Leshan
Lin
Sdu
A. F. Golden
Ktatog
Leon da la
Broon
Red Hook
Frank L. Howland
Taree
NEW Library Books
Parkers
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