Trenton Workweek Ends With Five Bills Passed
The New Jersey Legislature closed its fourth week with five Senate bills and five Assembly bills approved along with numerous minor measures. The auto reciprocity bill faced delays as Whyte urged a Camden County hearing, while Stickel pushed to keep the bill as drafted. A largely minor week with several snags and committee referrals noted.
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Trenton
N. J
Senate
Assembly
Stickel
Whyte
Camden County
Martin
Gold Watch Found For Fred Gerner At Jersey Coast Event
Fred Gerner once a Long Branch railroad agent and Western Union manager was honored at the Hotel Knickerbocker with a gold watch after leaving his coastal post for the theater. Thomas Cochran presented the gift in appreciation of Gerner’s career and athletic feats, including world record jumps and appearances with Buffalo Bill.
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Fred Gerner
Long Branch
Jersey
Thomas Cochran
Allenhurst
Knickerbocker
Percy G. Williams
Thomas A. Edison, Inc
Munters
Large Reception at Lyceum Ends Benefit for Parochial School
A grand card party at the Lyceum drew 58 tables for a social evening to aid the Parochial school. Mrs. John Hicks organized the event with a committee, distributed over eighty souvenirs, and saw dancing after a buffet lunch and three musical pieces led by Harold Dennett.
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Lyceum
John Hicks
Jones
Asbury Park
Dono
Charity Ball Alights at Lyceum Tonight for Monmouth Hospital
The twenty first annual charity ball and reception at the Lyceum is hosted by Auxiliary No. 1 of Monmouth Memorial Hospital with Mrs Henry Irving presiding. Electrical decorations and Prof J Pitman orchestra mark the event. Dancing starts after 9 and the banquet follows. attendees expected from Asbury Park Red Bank Freehold Sea Bright Shrewsbury Little Silver New York and Brooklyn.
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Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Lyceum
Henry Irving
Asbury Park
Red Bank
Freehold
Sea Bright
Shrewsbury
Little Silver
New York
Brooklyn
Long Branch
New Date Set for Board of Trade Smoker at Library Hall
The Board of Trade moves the Lincoln Birthday smoker to February 26 at Library Hall. The event, organized by the public demonstrations and amusements committee chaired by George E. Poland, features short addresses, music, and light refreshments. A Booster Dinner is planned for August with a notable speaker.
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Board of Trade
Library Hall
Lincoln
George E. Poland
Poland
Wilson
Slocum Casts Lone No On Three New Jersey Bills
Senator Slocum of Monmouth was the sole to vote no on three Senate bills in Trenton. The measures include retirement pay for long-serving veterans, extending the filing window against railroad injury suits, and state oyster bed inspection funding. He defended his stance by arguing timing does not improve judgment. A joint Middlesex County Freeholders meeting followed on road construction at intercounty boundaries.
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Trenton
N. J
Slocum
Monmouth
Senate
Silver
Middlesex
Nichols
Silzer
County officials discuss county home for the aged at Red Bank
State officers of the Childrens Aid met with overseers of the poor at Red Bank for two sessions in Borough Hall. State President Buyers presided and spoke, with Mrs. Lewis Thompson and State Inspector Nye adding remarks. John H. Cook gave a clear talk, and plans for a self supporting county home were favorably considered. An eighteen member group enjoyed dinner at the Globe Hotel and a permanent organization could form this afternoon.
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Childrens Aid
Red Bank
Borough Hall
Buyers
Newark
Lewis 5. Thompson
Brookdale Farm
Lincroft
Nye
John H. Cook
Red Bank Register
R. Horace Curtis
Frank J. Manson
Globe Hotel
Harry T. Metzgar
Clam Bill Passed House Unanimously
The New Jersey assembly debated a bill by Assemblyman Geran to ban clamming by propellers on power boats citing threats to Highlands clam stocks. Critics raised questions about shell fisheries oversight and long term effects on clams. Mayor Donnelly will speak on commission government in Long Branch Friday night.
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Frederick W. Donnelly
Trenton
Commission
Lyceum
Nour
Assembly
Geran
Highlands Borough
Monmouth County
Steuerwald
Jon
James Hudson
Shell Game Commission
Shell Fisheries
Anderson
Somerset
Mr. Geran
Maor Donnelly
Renton
Long Branch Commission Government League
Amr
Commission Q
New Jersey Weather Forecast for Next Thirty Six Hours
The United States Weather Bureau predicts fair weather for New Jersey tonight and Thursday with a slight warming trend. Southwest winds will be moderate. Readings show 14 at 8 am, 12 last night, humidity 73 percent at 8 am. Public notice includes local observations from Long Branch.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Jersey
North Broadway
Long Branch
Mrs Lydia A Lewis Dies After Fifteen Year Affliction
Mrs Lydia A Lewis wife of Charles Lewis longtime Grand avenue resident dies at home in her 83rd year after fifteen years of crutch use and a year in bed She leaves no children and a half sister Mrs Robert Potter of North Long Branch as nearest relative The funeral is set for 2 PM Friday at the house with interment at West Long Branch cemetery under direction of William H Mortis Jr
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Lydia A. Lewis
Charles Lewis
Grand Avenue
Lewis
Robert Potter
North Long Branch
George Abigal West
William H. Mortis
Mayor Packer Leaves For South On Three Week Visit
Mayor Edwin W. Packer departs tomorrow for a three week sojourn in the South. Henry Joline, President of the City Council, will serve as Acting Mayor in his absence.
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Edwin W. Packer
South
Henry Joline
Katharine Ridgeway to Appear Here
Katharine Ridgeway the New York artist will headline the next Popular Course program on Lincoln's Birthday in the Lyceum. Promoted as a premier recital by a celebrated performer, she is warmly welcomed in Washington Spokane and Colfax. A stock company named The Ridgeway has been formed to build a theater in her honor in Inez. A Holy Name Society dance will follow at Holy Cross Hall Sea Bright on Monday February 19 with music dancing and refreshments.
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Lincoln
Katharine Ridgeway Company
New York
Miss Ridgeway
Lyceum
United States
Pshe
Washington
Katharine
Spokane
Colfax
Inez
Ridgeway
The
Holy Name
Society
Holy Cross Hall
Sea Bright
Clerks propose bills to fix Geran election law
The Municipal and County Clerks Association of New Jersey at its annual session in Trenton decided to appoint a five member committee to draft corrective bills for the Geran election law. They aim to remedy inconsistencies causing confusion for city and county officers without changing policy. The group noted conflicts of dates in multiple sections and bewildering provisions.
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Trenton
N. J
Municipal and County Clerks’ Association of New Jersey
Joseph R. McDermott
Monmouth
Preel
Edith J Captures Two Fine Pennants In Ice Boat Races
The East Shrewsbury Ice Boat Club staged two Saturday races. Edith J. captained by Carl Mihm won both events securing the Maney pennant from Rainbow II by about one minute. George Riddle’s yacht withdrew after a lap due to a broken mast in the first race. Edith J. led the second race to victory with Hazel M second and Rainbow Ill far back.
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East Shrewsbury Ice Boat Club
Edith J
Carl Mihm
Rainbow II
George Riddle
Riddle
Wilson
Comet
Carl Milem
Rainbow Ll
van Brunt and Woolley
Harry Woolley
Loyvman Stratton
Hazel M
Arthur Wilson
Rainbow Ill
Confusing Alarm Triggers Firemen At Willow Avenue Blaze
A confusing alarm at 10:30 p m brought firemen to a one story bungalow behind John Bassone’s Willow avenue property. Boxes 23 and 27 opened for a fire that destroyed the two room structure. Vincent Cararin occupied the home and was away. Loss about 400 dollars. Cause undetermined. Fletcher benefit at Townley Hall drew a large crowd with music and refreshments. Proceeds aid eight year old William Fletcher with infantile paralysis treatment in New York. Empire Theatre Monmouth Street Red Bank shows films and vaudeville acts daily. Public invited.
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John Bassone
Willow Avenue
Vincent Cararin
Eyberon
Fletcher
Townley Hall
William Fletcher
New York
Tensions Rise as US Considers Border Action
Reports from El Paso say 180 armed Mexicans were captured by US troops 38 miles northeast of El Paso with no decision yet on disposition. Gomez followers gather in El Paso to push revolts against Madero as refugees flood the interior. Fort Hancock orders four companies to prepare for immediate border departure, about 400 men to move.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Col BE % Steever
el Paso
Paso
Emilio Gomez
Madero
Paulino Martinez
Gomez
Mexico
Casas Grandes
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Elberon bowlers win three straight on Monmouth alleys
The Elberon Bowling Club defeated Long Branch in three straight games. Individual scores show Hauere leading the Elberons with 621 in the first game while Broome of Long Branch posted 195. Team totals and later notes follow, with local standings and a humorous spaniel incident unrelated to the match.
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Elberon
Monmouth
Long Branch
Hiberon
Biberon
Biberons
Hauere
Etberons
Broome
Long Grand G. Broome
H. Wardell
Ditone
Jordan D. Diltone
Ellie J. Baers
Rodloff
Fay
H. Shultz
H. Worth
Frank Welle
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