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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
8
Lidgerwood confesses he is a cow who becomes superintendent of Red Buttestern, a demoralized railroad. The men nickname him Collars and Cuffs as he takes command.
In the desert town of Angels tensions mount as the Red Butte Western declines. Master mechanic Gridley and chief clerk Hallock clash over control while Vice President Ford backs a new superintendent brought in by Lidgerwood to salvage the failing railroad and the town’s ambitions.
Rankin and Gridley clash over Flemister as Hallock resists orders. Gridley warns Hallock to back Flemister in the Ute valley irrigation project while warning that personal feuds endanger business. The exchange ends with a tense good night and a promise of continuation tomorrow.
Information in Berlin ready to provide directions or curiosities through policemen. Readers are advised not to seek outsiders when police services are available. Ad placed in Daily Record.
Unknown ghouls broke open the grave of Prince Alexander Karageorgevich in St. Marx cemetery near Vienna and stole the head. They left other jewelry and the queen's body untouched. Authorities attribute the act to Servian revolutionaries angry over plans for a splendid tomb and future transfer of the princely remains.
Denver pupils organize searches for Ralph Crabb seventeen son of L N Crabb high school teacher who has been missing a month. parents believe kidnaping for ransom. A veiled woman visited the Crabb home claiming to know where he is but refused to say.
A Mersina dispatch reports grave fears of a massacre of Christians and foreigners there. Armenians near Adana flee toward coast towns as Turkish authorities remain apathetic.
A wry quotation frames a man known for fathering many children. The speaker notes if he had fewer than three, he would boast about them, reflecting on status and pride in family size.
Twenty three Democratic assemblymen elect will caucus at Assemblyman Peter H. James’s office in Jersey City to choose a minority leader and discuss committee appointments. Hudson County’s twelve members dominate the meeting with a likely vote for Thomas F. Martin as minority leader and a decision on the speaker’s complimentary vote. Possible discussion on the Dills bill the Democrats seek to pass.
Morristown New Jersey December 27 Edna Stiles thirteen rescued a seven year old girl from Jaquis Pond by wading into the brook after the Evans child fell into the water She seized her companion by an arm and dragged her to shore Then they walked to the Evans home and were put to bed Edna is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John P Stiles of Speedwell avenue
Edward South of Chester was killed when his car skidded on a sharp turn near Lake Hopatcong and crashed into the Shippenport canal bridge. He was hurled against the bridge framework, neck broken, and body recovered from the canal. William Perry a New Jersey Central conductor and two others were in the car.
In Washington State a quirky exchange has Mike asking a woman for a cake of soap to frighten his partner who is plagued by hiccups. The humorous dialogue captures a regional flavor and playful street talk.
A pithy quotation by Sydney Smith urges bravery in remaining ignorant of many topics to prevent the peril of knowing nothing at all. It emphasizes selective learning as a guard against overwhelmed understanding.
In Hoboken on December 27, a thief backing into the Hoffmans’ shop at 111 Jackson Street flashed a revolver and stole jewelry cash and a card linking to Arthur F. P. Swingle of Gulfport Mississippi. The robber fired, but the son wrested the gun and killed him. Police found the corpse with loot and the Boilermakers union card. The Cologne Cathedral note appears as unrelated.
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