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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
2
A witty exchange unfolds in a rural scene where an artist eyeing a barn teases its sturdiness and jokes about painting it. Farmer Clovertop responds with a rustic shrug and a playful quip about the work. The anecdote captures country humor and pastelist charm.
In a Philadelphia Inquirer piece, women are praised for practical style and poise. The article notes ears that angle outward and describes using hair and hats to shape appearance with clever resourcefulness.
Harry Kendall Thaw, the man who killed Stanford White, loses a decision in a United States court. The case centers on his long legal battles and ongoing status as a public figure in criminal history.
New York December 22 Five indictments in the Baff case are confidently expected as the district attorney’s office nears the grand jury’s closing. Gunmen charged as the actual slayers likely to be indicted along with three first degree murder indictments against alleged conspirators. Witnesses include Mrs James Moore who says her husband knew the Cohens and sought to keep him quiet, aiding the investigation. Cap t Cray of the First detective branch helped develop the case.
Atlanta December 22 Leo M Frank faces a setback in his bid to delay execution for the January 22 murder of Mary Phagan. Federal District Judge Newman refuses to certify the case to the United States Supreme Court, leaving pending options including a direct appeal to the full court or an executive clemency request to Governor Slaton.
Mercer County Grand Jury charges George P. Brewster and Walter Scott of Hackensack with refusing to appear before the Joint Appropriations Committee during its road investigation. Indictments carry up to a 1000 dollar fine and up to three years in prison. Warrants issued.
Miss Vera Alice Wadsworth and Frederick Beggs of Passaic county will marry this afternoon in Paterson New Jersey. The couple became acquainted while she worked on a local newspaper, starting the first chapter of their romance in Paterson’s pul se life and journalism.
In Trenton New Jersey the Court of Errors and Appeals retires the record in the ninety cent gas cases after a conference. The minority decision will be contested and the case set for reargument before the full court on January 14 unless substantial reasons are given. Petitions for reargument must be filed by January T.
The fragment describes an old half moon shaped landing device for ore extraction used in a personal crisis report. It details a sharp edge fastened at the back of the neck with chains attached to the ends. A man using the instrument would put his feet in the chains and sever his head with a jerk.
A routine village of barges along the Seine houses Belgian refugees. The government rents, converts, and staffs the boats to provide comfortable living space as waterborne homes for displaced families.
Albany Dec 22 Governor Glynn released Special Commissioner Bighams report on District Attorney Mathew J Smith of Queens tied to an alleged assault at Cassidy clubhouse Long Island City A year ago Bigham found charges not sustained and recommended dismissal Glynn reserved decision with witnesses denying involvement and a letter from Mrs Ellert cited as alleged evidence
In a Caucasus statement the Russian general staff says fighting near Afagoez repulsed Turkish attacks. They report the Turks concentrated forces toward Van and suffered many casualties as Russian forces advanced.
Rome reports indicate the pope will address the Sacred College on Christmas Eve and issue an important allocation on the war and his push for peace. He plans another appeal to sovereigns and leaders to restore peace and will meet with the diplomatic corps at the Vatican.
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