Inland Waterway Campaign Launched For Atlantic Coast
A coastal campaign organized Saturday by representatives from Long Branch to Atlantic Highlands aims to secure a $166,000 state appropriation to buy right of way for an inland waterway from South Carolina to Maine. William K. Blodgett of Point Pleasant chairs the committee and a publicity drive will educate the public on benefits for the state and inland commerce.
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Branch
Point Pleasant
le & +t Ashing Pak
Pitan Pe Geests
Iwyich
Ting
William K. Blodgett
Long Branch
Blodgett
H. E. Dex
Asbury Park
Jersey City
J. C. Payne
Atlantic
Highlands
Atlantic City
Sea Oga
Wrater
Wof
Maine
Long Branch Fire Department Yearly Report
Long Branch hearings reveal 473 volunteers with 15 paid staff in the fire department for the year 1916. Losses total about 20 000 with insurance of 48 540, and 49 fires en route. Chief Soffel urges improved equipment while noting logs and officer rosters across Oceanic Neptune and Independent engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Soffel
Department
Sak Nt
Pi. Soffel
Fire Department
Aes
Manuel
Congigta
Oceanic Engine
Independent Engine and Truck Cos
Neptune Hose Co
West End Engine Co
Phil Daly Hose Co
Wiberen Engine Co
Oliver Doud Byron
Branchport Hose Co
Bari Tanic
Blizzard Toll and Rail Disruptions Hit Northeast
New York reports one dead two dying and thirty seven hospitalized from a triple blizzard. Laborer Patrick Gleason died of exposure while Stanley Giermack and Francisco Manila were struck by a halto truck and a streetcar respectively. The storm waned but more blizzards threaten the Midwest and Atlantic states with widespread travel paralysis and heavy snow across rail lines and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick Gleason
Stanley Giermack
Francisco Manila
Weather Bureau
Twest
Atlantic
New York Central
Maine
Pittsburg
Minnesota
Detroit
Nebraska
Dakota
Iowa
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Atlante
Reinstatement Bid For Atlantic Fire Company Presented
City Council heard a plan to reinstate the Atlantic Fire Engine and Truck Company. Lawyer Thomas P. Fay stated no definite timetable but indicated the Atlantics may form an independent group, acquire a lot and rebuild equipment after disputes over a new hose wagon and removal from the city firehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Fire, Engie and Truck Company
Thomas
Fay
Atlantics
Fire Department
Yen
Poswe
Pier modification eyed for Long Branch project plan
Lawyer Thomas Po Fay and Samuel R Rosoff attended the City Council meeting to push an ordinance changing pier specifications from 150 feet wide to 75 feet for the Long Branch Pier and Land project now partly erected. Rosoff showed a drawing and a contract with a Venetian band for two daily concerts. If adopted, the plan would let the contractor complete the pier at its present width with work progressing toward an early completion. Favorable comment noted as the contractor advances and boats likely to run next summer. Caught 1400 hard crabs. Joseph Williams of Port Monmouth dredging for clams in Sandy Hook Bay Friday collected over 1,400 hard crabs, sold at Red Bank for 25 cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Po Fay
Ocean Constriction Company
Samuel R. Rosoff
Long Branch Pier and Land Company Wesiting
Resoff
Ocean Park
Rogoff
Ltts
Joseph Williams
Port Monmouth
Sandy Hook Bay
Red ‘Bank
Mrs Hastmond Celebrates 78th Birthday With Family
Mrs Elizabeth Hastmond widow of the late Frank Hastmond is 78. She hosted a family gathering with children and twenty three grandchildren in attendance. The Red Bank District Democratic Club meets Thursday at its headquarters in the Patterson Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hastmond
Iale Frank, Hastmond
Una
Aly Inner
District Democratic Club
Red Bank
Harry C. Bad Can
Patterson Building
New Jersey Weather Forecast for Midweek
The Weather Bureau predicts fair but cooler tonight in New Jersey, with increasing clouds Wednesday. Rain or snow is likely late Wednesday afternoon or night, with west winds shifting to variable. Max wind 49 mph reported. last twelve hours show 27 degrees temperature and 0.45 inches precipitation.
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Weather Bureau
New Jersey
Poeta Port
1911 City Budget Passed By Council At $204861
City council convened an unusually lively session to finalize the 1911 budget. Comptroller Prank Ly Howland presented the original tabulation of estimated revenues and expenditures. debates led to substitutions and delays before the Reed measure to strike the Publicity Bureau failed 10 to 3.
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Prank Ly Howland
Reed
Finance Committee
Yaen
Fesler
Wesler
Fourth Ward
Publicity Bureau
Detective Bureau
Mr. Reed
Goldsmith
Messrs
Quinn
Beatty
Quirk
Britton
Brown
Truax
Howland
Hirschfeld
Wright
Carnival Fund
Board of, Trade Direct
John A. Howland
Chaimman
Oliver Byron Eughne Company
Street Committee
Little prigress in the legislature
In Trenton the legislature saw little action. The Senate passed bill No. 8 on primaries to congressmen by a 19 to 1 vote. Nominees from the Governor were named for the Court of Errors and Appeals and several courts, sent to committees. Assembly actions included recommittals and reconsiderations on tax and gun licensing measures.
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Trenton
N. J
Senate
Court of Errors and Appeals
Mark A. Sullivan
Circuit Court
Atlantic
Camden
Cumberland
Cape May
Clarence L. Cole
District Court
Atlantic City
Frank Smathers
Osborne
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Mackey
County Tax Board
Mittee
House
Matthews
New York Telephone seeks street openings for conduits
An application from the New York Telephone Company to open streets for conduit extensions was received and ordered filed. A public hearing on the petition is set for City Hall Monday evening in March at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telephone Company
City Hall
Fire Alarm Whistle Suggested for Gasny Plant
A whistle may be installed at the Gonsoli dated Gasny plant to replace or supplement the fire alarm and summon firefighters. The fire and water committee will consider the proposal as part of ongoing safety discussions. An upcoming YMCA conference at Townley Hall will include reports from committees on ongoing association work.
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Gonsoli
Gasny
Cebu
Fire and Water Committee
Townley Hall
Paul W. Garrett
Red Bank Council Debates Sanitary Action at The Pit
Red Bank officials weigh measures against the Pit as Board of Health plans steps to improve sanitary conditions following a Sunday inspection. Council discusses notices to tenants, hot proposals with counsel, and potential closure, while other items include conduit work by New York Telephone, fire alarm upgrades, septic tank cleaning, and vehicle taxation.
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Red Bank Board of Health
Red Bank
Joseph Conover
Board of Health
Frank Pittenger
George Brower
Courteilman
George Chandler
New Yorks Telephone Company
Monmouth Street
Broad Street
Maple Avenue
Relief Engine Company
IO. E. Davis
Sridge Avenue
Cooper's Bridge
Davis
Dai
Pittenger
Allen Smith
Railroad right of way sought to drain Chelsea Ave
L W Berry of the New York and Long Branch Railroad notified the city it can obtain a right of way over railroad property to lay a 12 inch main from Chelsea avenue to the brook to relieve surface water overflow at the corner of Pourti and Chelsea avenues. The railroad submitted an agreement revocable on sixty days notice to be executed by the city. Chelsea avenue residents have long sought a solution to the standing surface water problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Berry
New York and Long Branch Railroad
Chelsea Avenue
Pourti
Chelsea Avenues
Clams Stolen From Port Monmouth Dealer
William Dennis of Port Monmouth reports the loss of about 150 bushels of hart clams from his storage beds during last week. The theft occurred while he was away, leaving an estimated $300 loss. Townspeople and nearby farmers reportedly took advantage of low water to clamming near the beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dennis
Port Monmouth
Mr. Dennis
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Keyport
Harry West
R. West & Co
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Hel
New Monmouth Baptist Church
A. H. Sutphin
Crawford Waliing
Mildrad Heyer
Elisabeth Heyer
Mary Cagler
Bvlaco
Edna Bailey
George Acker
Howard Acker
Feslis Downes
Adelbert Howard
Edward Havens
Togt Far
Keansburg
Lewis Alley
Washington M. Lewis
Union Avenue
Liberty Street
Ftavorade
Vollintest Fire Départment
Matawan
Otto C. Thompson
Eesto
Laewood
Cassville
Ocean County
Olgall
Harry Surles
Mers Hotel
Ltae
Tor
James A. Reynolds
St. James’ Church
Martha FP. Casey
G. D. Stulivan
John Lovély
Charles Hawins
P. J. Gorman
George B. McDanid
Charles Kkrby
John. Kearney
Roberti
Coltetndrew
Job C. Osborne
Bleaker
Reco
Advertite
Revord
Weather Bureau Forecast
Oliver Byron
Storck
Broadway
Ed Bank
Stiles
George Stiles
M. B
West Long Branch
Kulp
Bradley Beach
Stiles Ise
Lizzies Wells ‘Stiles
Wells
Oakhurst
William Stiles
Dudley Street
Thelbert Hdwards
Owders
Conail
Henry A. Muhlenbrink
Muhlenbrink
Tiis Horse
Hi-Menry
Dally Record
Monmouth St
Ald
Chelsea Ave
Harry C. Badeau
Iran
Proed Street
Red
Banky
Li ‘S
Arrowsmith Post
Samuel T. Sleeper
Sons of Veterans
Sons of ‘Veterans’ Anxilary
First Baptist Church
Baptist
Red-Bank
Grace Methodist Church
Sexton
Upd
Balmers
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