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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text mentions New Jersey Central and branch times with unclear numbers and partial names. The readable content hints at schedule details around 4 p m and 2 37, but essential facts are incomplete.
New York December 28 the Union League clubs membership committee rejected collector William Loebs application for membership after charges that he is Jewish were raised. The committee noted several waiting list candidates were elected while Loebs name stood 27 and said he failed to deny the accusation, leaving them with no option but to ignore his bid.
Governor Elect Wilson of New Jersey says any claim he discussed with James Smith Jr about supporting a substitute for senator is false. He says he will campaign for Martine across New Jersey and at legislature homes, denying Smith’s charge and defending Martine as the desirable candidate.
New York December 28 Stanislaw Pattenza and Marie Rappa convicted last week in Brooklyn county court for complicity in the kidnapping of Joseph Longo and Michael Rizzo on November 19 were sentenced by Judge Fawcett to not less than twenty five nor more than forty nine years and ten months in prison Pattenza to Sing Sing and Rappa to Auburn.
Herbert Mason Clapp, shot after a quarrel with his wife on December 3, is arrested in Philadelphia. Mrs. Clapp faces charges of assault with intent to kill desertion and nonsupport and is held on $3000 bail. Also: a violent hurricane devastates Gomera in the Canary Islands with significant loss of life and property damage.
West Louisiana December 28 Mr and Mrs Stuart Bennett perished after clinging to the wreckage Lebra yacht shattered in a collision. Herman Parker survived after clinging to the hull all night and was rescued by Captain Shaw. Mrs Bennett struggled to rejoin her husband and vanished into the Gulf. Parker suffered injuries but expects recovery. Body of Mr Bennett recovered on a nearby key. Mrs Bennett’s body still missing.
Mexican government troops under Colonel Cuellar advancing from Chihuahua and General Navarro from Pedernales press a battle against entrenched rebels at Mal Paso. Cuellar commands about 2,000 men, Navarro at least 800. Tabasco uprising adds to unrest with rebels attacking towns and a five hour clash yielding no clear result before rebels withdraw to the mountains. government meanwhile sends 200 more troops from Vera Cruz to aid field forces.
The U S government abruptly dismissed the federal suit to dissolve the National Packing company in Chicago on December 28 to prevent potential immunity for J Ogden Armour and others in the criminal beef trust cases. Packets summoned as witnesses in the civil case might have shielded defendants from prosecution. Special assistant district attorney J H Wilkerson feared the move would give immunity through testimony and supported dropping the case.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. distributed gold pieces to station employees and sent a large Christmas tree and decorations for Sunday school children. He was delayed in New York but provided gifts and holiday arrangements for the season at Pocantico Hill.
Ada Piers, 20, bookkeeper at Paul Sechadd company in New York, was bound and gagged by a masked man who entered the office, demanded cash, stole $8 from the drawer after triggering a distraction by creating a small blaze, and then set papers on fire before fleeing. No witnesses sighted the suspect with a full beard and shabby clothes.
A Caldwell New Jersey family Mr and Mrs Harold Tompkins and their two children were halted five miles east of Caldwell on a seldom used road in Big Piece swamp. The parents remained with the car while Mr Tompkins cleared a load of hay off a broken wagon obstructing the way.
Market notes show butter receipts at 4,278 pounds with creamery specials and assorted grades from firsts to seconds. state dairy shows steady cheese with whole milk and skims weak, while dressed poultry markets display weakness with fresh killed turkeys, chickens, and squab priced by region and weight.
Washington dispatch reports opposition in Congress to educating foreigners at West Point and Annapolis amid fears Orientals may fight the U S. mentions graduates from these academies and a Japanese admiral visiting Annapolis. notes pending minority leadership shifts and veteran senators retiring. includes remarks by Gardner of Massachusetts and Butler's fall in Chester district.
Thanking customers for Xmas week patronage the article notes large out of town trade with free deliveries and telephone service and fare refunds still offered. Warm weather followed by Christmas drove stock levels high prompting a half price reduction to clear apparel.
Strindard Company Asbury Park reports a festive Christmas at St James Church with two early services, a Sunday school festival, and a mystery play The Nativity in Parish Hall Featuring Eyres Mass and The Saviour of the World cantata with solos by Mrs Frederic, W G Pinson and Harvey F Slocum The program included lighting effects costumes and a large decorated Christmas tree Cast of the mystery play lists Annie Wardell Julia Mount Minnie Storm Douglas Meyers Walter McLain Hendrickson Jack Dalton Forrest Quinn William Hayden Almee Cook and others
Ashland Council No. 28 Jr. C. U. A. M. Sea Bright elected officers at a semi annual meeting in Hewser's Hall. Posts filled include Councilor Charles Wengerter Vice Councilor Charles Hampton Recording secretary P Hall Packer Assistant recording secretary E W Fury Financial secretary Adolph Desch Treasurer Raymond Ferry Warden Chauncey M Slayton Conductor Robert C Sherman Inside sentinel Peter J Poppinga Outside sentinel John Myrich Trustees Benjamin A Roberts M F Shropshire Charles Wengerter Representative to State Council C M Slayton and to State Funeral Benefit Association Chauncey M Slayton to U S Funeral Benefit Association P Hall Packer. A Silver Jubilee committee meeting followed with five hundred invitations planned for January 16 program includes historical address by Packer and remarks by state and local officials. Ashland quartet to perform.
Bargains teased on the third page invite readers to explore discounts and offers. The note highlights value items and encourages quick action to capitalize on limited deals. Shoppers are urged to check the page for specifics and prices across categories.
A Monmouth County Electric Company trolley car No 27 collided with Egan's moving van before the Empire theatre in Monmouth street Red Bank yesterday. The wagon carried furniture of J D and W H Norvis and several pieces were broken. The collision occurred when the wagon slipped toward the car track as the car passed.
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