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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1913
Page
12
Princeton University Dean Howard McClenahan sends notices to all local drinkeries warning of strict action for serving liquor to minors. He argues that rigorous enforcement of state law offers the best chance to reduce drinking among students, though he stops short of endorsing prohibition.
In West Orange New Jersey December 22 192X the Buimenuel Baptist chapel closes as pastor Rev Edward Khaston Lowans blames moving pictures for the decline. The minister who aided county probation work says he will focus on that program now. The theater opening last summer drew worshippers away and Sunday shows led to empty pews.
Louis Kuehnle once led Atlantic City politics and is now serving a year in state prison for contract grafting. From his cell he arranges aid for the poor at Christmas, including five tons of coal for a church for negroes. His former leadership is shared by Emanuel Shaner and Lewis H. Donnelly, his allied supporters.
Newark December 22 The Newark transfer station of the New Jersey Central at Brill street goes into operation after about 2 million dollars spent on the new station and track elevation between Newark and Jersey City. The facility enables the Newark branch to quickly connect with long distance routes of the Central and allied roads.
The Paterson city comptroller issued a 320 dollar check to Passaic County. A 20 year old woman Anna Narusic sought to harm herself a third time in Maat Orange. East Orange Franklin School reports a pupil with diphtheria attended daily. Northern New Jersey trolley traffic during the holiday rush tops past years. St Andrews Chapel Bayonne, once the city’s first church, was defeated by Archbishop O Connor. Alfred Brown eight fell from a moving freight train at Hoeckensack and was saved by a passerby. John Kirchner rescued a valise containing clothing from the river, saying it pleases him to bow.
Crown Prince George of Greece will soon depart on a lengthy voyage visiting Egypt, Tunis, Algeria, Marseilles and New York to convey thanks from the Greek communities for wartime contributions.
Albany December 22 The aggregate resources of 914 institutions under State Superintendent Van Tuyl total 4 223 218 482 With figures from September 3 1918 there were 196 banks of deposit and discount with deposits 525 041 85 140 savings banks with 1 724 HOT 27 and 80 trust companies with 10 789 AU Other institutions include 45 safe deposit companies 10 mortgage loan and investment firms 2 security companies 287 cooperative savings and loan associations 168 branch banks and 21 foreign bank agencies The report notes state banks and savings banks account for over one sixth of U S banking power and savings deposits total about a quarter of all such deposits in the country The liquidation bureau is led by Woodhaven Bank Empire Savings and Trust Syracuse Birchelk Investment Savings and Loan Company of America New York City
A car carrying four youths veered from a bridge in Central Park New York next to Mindell Street and struck a stone wall. Miss Tessie Sitager, a waitress at Westchester Military Academy, was crushed to death between the car and the wall. the vehicle then fell to the footpath twenty five feet below.
No support for Sulzer. William Salaes, once flirting with a speakership, states he will not pursue the next assembly’s speaker role. Disputed reports say Sulzer considered lending influence, but progressive factions signaled they would not back him.
President talk aside, Congress considers broad road funding as many bills surface. Senator Gallinger led the way years ago with good roads proposals, while others link rural post routes and agricultural work to bypass constitutional hurdles. Thomas of Kentucky pushes park plans amid shifting priorities.
Attorney General James McReynolds hailed the dissolution of American Telephone and Telegraph and Western Union as opening the telephone field to independent companies. He said competition among wire services will benefit subscribers with cheaper service as independent firms can operate profitably.
New York district attorney's office gains help from the Prison Association of New York to probe cruelty at Blackwell's Island. Directors will testify before the grand jury as investigations target wardens and alleged inhumane conditions. Other grand juries have compiled extensive facts under Alexander M. Hidden, awaiting submission to aid the current inquiry.
A massive blaze at the C. T. Sherer department store ignited on the fifth floor and spread to adjoining business buildings in Worcester mass. The fire caused extensive damage estimated around 500000 with two explosions and smoke forcing evacuations and jail terms to a few suspects.
A hotel barber shop shoe shiner says Rep Steenerson of Minnesota planned to help him get a government job. He mentions a Pittsburg brother with a political post earning about 1500 dollars a year and admits he does not know the exact duties, saying he has been appointed a ward heeler.
A quotation argues women rarely equal the greatest men in art, noting a general maternal instinct but insufficient drive to translate motherhood into artistic greatness. Maud Powell is cited as the speaker.
A Wichita man received a receipt for a plumbing bill far smaller than expected. He hired a plumber to fix a kitchen leak and anticipated a five to six dollar charge but was billed 55 cents with five cents for material and 50 cents for labor.
A terse aphorism urges individuals to seek their own aptitudes for a higher life amid humble daily reality. Attributed to Mau Ti te Meerenrtior, the misspelled name suggests a misread quotation reflecting personal development themes.
Urgent advice to begin holiday purchases now as retailers report limited stock and rising demand. Experts warn delays could affect delivery times and encourage提前 ordering across categories.
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