Gas Jet Fatality in Red Bank Man
A Red Bank man died due to gas jet asphyxiation after a malfunctioning appliance. Investigators treat the incident as accidental and ongoing inquiries may determine exact causes and liability.
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08 Jan 1914
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Long Branch Daily Record in Long Branch, New Jersey
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
1
Gas chef? Tragic death of Alton Voorhees in Red Bank
George Conk of 94 East Front Street found Alton Voorhees dead in a small bedroom where gas poured from a loose jet. Coroner Harry C. Fay ruled accidental asphyxiation, noting no evidence of intentional harm and that the room door was closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Voorhees
George Conk
East Front Street
Red Bank
Voorhees
Conk
Harry C. Fay
Marevette
Fay
Owas Voorhe
Sheridan Hotel
Asbury Park Council Turmoil Over Organizational Move
Reported clash between Republicans led by Rugaber and Democrats over council reorganization at Asbury Park. Republicans held a caucus with Rugaber amid disputed seating of officers and quarrel over winter residence of rival president Rhome. Mayor Berry distances himself from negotiations. Hetrick blamed for actions. Hotel event and music noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicker
Rigarber
Asbury Park
Ragarber
Drs B. F. Coleman
J. Otto Rhome
Thomas J. Wrinkler
Rhome
Loch, Arbour
Rugaber
Berry
Counseilman Hetrick
Counceil
Sympathy Resolutions by Long Branch Chamber for Sea Bright
A Long Branch Chamber of Commerce committee drafts sympathy resolutions directed to Sea Bright's Board of Trade. Signed by Edward B. Lacour J. Henry Davis Jr Daniel Dorany and president Charles C. McFaddin these express condolence for storm devastation and pledge assistance to Sea Bright citizens through Secretary John W. Eyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Bright
Board of Trade
Long Branch Chamber of Commerce
Edward B. Lacour
J. Henry Davis, Jr
Daniel Dorany
Charles C. McFaddin
John W. Eyles
Atlantic Seaboard
Sea Bright
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade of Sea
Bright
Two Harvard Scholars Honored From Local High School
Pitman B. Potter and Benjamin Van Pine, graduates of Chattle High School in Long Branch, N J, are listed as scholarship holders at Harvard College for 1913 14 in the Harvard University Gazette dated December 20 1918. Potter is in the Richard scholarship group one for very high academic distinction, VanTine appears in group two for marked excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitman B. Potter
Benjamin van Pine
Harvard College
Hargard Colege
Harvard University Gazette
Pitman Benjamin Potter
Chattlé High School
Long
N. J
Richard
Aida
Benjamin Columbus VanTine
Chattle High School
Long Branch
Building Activity and Alterations in Local Area
Theodore Cranmer reports December fees of 34 dollars while numerous alterations and repairs proceed. Contractors include W K Robbing at Broadway store of William M Slocum for 3275 dollars, B Wolfson for Harria hotel repairs at Cottage place for 4000, George E Poland adding to Chelsey avenue property for 600, Santo Grander building bungalow for Samuel Esposto on Willow avenue for 400, James Case erecting a new cottage on Sairs avenue for 2500, D Schnackenberg building on In avenue for Jami costing 1400, R H Hughes to Sister atarla Hoc Lakeside avenue for 2 806, and White Coyne listed with unspecified work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Cranmer
In- One
W. K. Robbing
Broadway
William M. Slocum
B. Wolfson
Harria
Cottage Place
George’ E. Poland
Thia Chélsey Avenue
Santo Grander
Samuel Esposito
Willow Avenue
BE Maghan
James Case
Sairs Avenue
D. Schnackenberg
Jami
R. H. Hughes
Atarla
Lakeside Avenue
Robert Aiweraake
White @ Coyne
St Luke's Prayer Meeting Tonight on The Power of Joy
Dr John Dobbins will lead St Luke's BL prayer meeting tonight at 7 30. The subject is The Power of Joy as announced in the Babylon Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Prayer Meeting
John ¥. Dobbins
Police report details 613 arrests and fines in City
Chief James Layton submitted an annual police summary to the City Council. It records 613 arrests with fines totaling 827.50 and 360 in automobile fine funds directed to the state. Dispositions include 138 committed, 16 held for juvenile court, 164 discharged, 32 out on bail, 33 paroled, and 155 fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Layton
State Department
Layton
Iyer
Death by own action For love of another's wife
Dr Edwin Be Baun a prominent New Jersey specialist shot himself in his Rutherford home after learning the wife of a Rutherford banker would not divorce. Friends said he loved her for years and believed marriage would come, a belief the coroner noted as the motive inquest details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paushie
Hopejeda
Edwin Be Baun
New Jersey
Rutherford
Jarewen
Bay de Wa
First Baptist Church Elects Officers at Yearly Meeting
The annual meeting elected officers and deacons, reelecting trustees including George Bacon. Honorary life member Gilbert White joined the board of deacons, with Mrs. Charles M. Woolley and Mrs. T. J. Berrien named deaconesses. The clerk reported improvement in church finances and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
George Bacon
Thomas J. Berrien
George Hugg
David D. Harvey
Irving Howland
Oscar L. Cottrell
Edward Bennett
Gilbert White
Norwood Avenue
J. F. Davison
Frank Greenleaf
George D. Wheeler
Charles M. Woolley
T. J. Berrien
William H. Robinson
J. F Davison
Edwin Venable
Parole Refusal in Huggins Case Highlights Clemency
The Court of Pardons refused parole for Rev. George D. Huggins of Jacobstown after a long appeal, while granting 41 other paroles from a record 300 applications. The decision notes allegations surrounding the assaulted ward Viola Fallis and cites statements from officials, witnesses, and the girl’s testimony as the basis for denying clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Jan
Court of Pardons
George D. Huggins
Jacobstown
Viola Fallis
New Jersey Children’’ Home Society
Huggins
C. V. Wiliams
Children’s Home Society
Sette
Land
Gene
Monmouth
Louis
Eventile
Atlantic City
Stephen M. Egan
Hudson County
Woman Indicted Over Poison Pen Letters in Wilkes-Barre
Miss Davis is indicted as author of a poison pen campaign circulating among local prominent families. Grand jury testimony from Mrs. C. J. Wallace and Mrs. Mary Prescott is cited as chief evidence. The letters describe targets as knaves and politicians amid a suppression of suffrage radical activity.
Y M C A Given Use Of City Gym By Board
The Board of Education granted use of the city gymnasium to a Y M C A group organized by E Taylor Judd. The plan involves about fifty boys and men paying monthly to hire a maestro and cover expenses, with a five member committee setting conditions. Plans depend on enrollment and the club, non sectarian, expects to proceed with definite arrangements soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
E. Taylor Judd
Almas Teuctor
Christopher Gregory
E. R. Slocum
Alonzo D. Sherman
Samuel S. Scobey
Harry P. Bennett
Judd
Daniel Edwards Posigad
Sance Conpartment
Richmond
Slocum
Messrs
Fand Scobey
Tex
Britton
Broadway
Bennett
Berge Loses Checker Games To Curghin In County Match
Monmouth county checker champion Chris L. Berge lost three games to William Curghin of Fair Haven while a draw occurred in the series at the Red Bank YMCA. The two players had earlier split the first night with three wins each and a draw as part of a twenty game series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris
L. Berge
Monmouth County
Wiibash Curchin
Fair Haven
Monmouth
Curchin
Mr. Berge
Red Bank Y. M. C
Chris L. Berge
William Curchin
Berge
Y. M.C. A. Red Bank
Life Saving Corps Plans State Aid and Expanded Structure
The United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps formed in Newark. trustees vote to incorporate seek $10,000 yearly state appropriation and create a board of bishops to oversee, with more medical men to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps
Newark
Sea Bright Petition Urges Fortifications Aid
In Sea Bright residents petition for government support to fund a continuous sea wall along the peninsula. They warn that without such aid the ocean and river will threaten homes and safety, noting the expense is too great to bear alone.
Fragmentary Washington Petition Read Before Congress
Incomplete notes describe a petition reading in Washington D C with attention to a large audience. The fragment references members of Congress and ongoing discussion, with detached phrases suggesting political action and continued coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Ema
Howard Smock Dies After Short Illness
Howard Smock a longtime business leader in the western city section died after a brief illness. He lived at 550 Broadway since December 6 and previously had operated a tinsmith shop and later a store at the G building Broadway. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at his home and 2:30 PM at the First Reformed Church with Rev Blekkink officiating. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery West Lane Branch. He was years old and survived by children and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smock
Smock
Broadway
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
First Reformed Church
Victor
Glenwood Cemetery
West Lane
John G. Sexton
Deni
Phoebe Smock
Eatontown
See
Sea Welch
Los Angele
Welch
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United Mechanics
Frank House
Frank A. Fenton, Jr
William Bennett
William J. Soffel
Harry T. Sniffen
Warren C. Dennis
Ezra Osborn
George White
W Walden
Lewis van Brunt
James
P. Longstreet
George
Ben
Signer
Co N. J
John L. Derby
Cranford
Abram Clark
Washington, D.C
Willian M. Galt Co
Ttere
Scully
James A.polds
Socom
Postoffice
Reynolds
Washington
United States
Fire’ House
Baptists
King Robbins
Wolvin
C. B. Shinn
Dunbar Avenue
Clarence D. Wilson
Lakewood
Gimce
Rev. Huggins
Liv
Buro Uillage
London
Eng
Curghin
Samny, Hook
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