Two thirds Indeterminate Sentence Act Criticized by Prison Inspectors
The 1912 annual report of New Jersey State Prison inspectors condemns the Two thirds Indeterminate Sentence Act as an overreach of the boards power, arguing it usurps Court of Pardons authority. It notes support for the 1911 indeterminate sentence concept and lists the year's expenditures of $278,636.04 with $94,109.13 receipts, 1,460 prisoners on average, costing $126.30 per year per inmate.
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Trenton
Board of Inspectors
Wilson
Court of Pardons
Governor Wilson pushes administration bills for next week
In Trenton on January 18 the New Jersey Legislature expects a batch of major bills from Governor Wilson. Democratic leaders plan quick action as administration measures covering corporate reform investment safeguards and tax reform are drafted for consideration. The Senate pace is quicker due to its smaller size.
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Trenton
New Jersey
Wilson
House
Senate
Plans for Oceanport bungalow by Mrs Hoffman
Mrs Hoffman of Oceanport has plans drawn for a bungalow to be built at Oceansport after she was a tenant of the Roswells house that was destroyed by fire. Grand Theatre advertises latest moving pictures matinee five cents and evening ten cents. Lyric Theatre Asbury Park to show next Monday the 20th with a hose laying contest from the firemen’s tournament at Asbury Park. tickets ten cents. Trolleys pass the Geer.
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Lyric Theatre
Asbury Park
Enterprise Hose Co
Man Shot Dead at Church Fair in Hightstown
At a Hightstown New Jersey church fair a dispute over a fruit cake led Moses Taylor to shoot Obadiah Miner as he attempted to kill Charles Warmsley. The crowd panicked as Taylor fled and a posse pursued him. The motive is described as jealousy over a woman.
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Hightstown
N. J
Colored Baptist
Moses Taylor
Obadiah Miner
Charles Warmsley
Taylor
Warmsley
Miner
Marshall Lawrence E. Clark
Arioch Rebekah Degree Lodge Installs Officers
Arioch Rebekah Degree Lodge No 21 I O O F installed officers including Noble Grand Mrs Emily Rockwell and Vice Grand Mrs Lorella Van Cleaf. District Deputy Mrs Robinson and staff presided. Red Bank Moose Lodge 1180 leases Kellys Hall for meetings after January 28 with remaining January sessions at Hintrecht Hall.
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Arioch Rebekah Degree Lodge
Noble Grand
Emily Rockwell
Lorella van Cleaf
Annie Lane
J. S. Terwilli
Red Bank Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Kelly's Hall
Majestic Theatre
Red Bank
Hintrecht
Insurance Man Held On Serious Charge In Red Bank
The insurance case centers on Conover, formerly assistant to J. F. DeRoche of Colonial Life, accused of embezzling about 43 dollars in May last. Conover was arrested, released on his own recognizance, and awaits grand jury action after waiving a hearing. He denies the charge and says the firm owes him over 100 dollars. Local church notices follow with revival and pulpit exchanges.
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Colonial Life Insurance Company
J. F. DeRoche
Freehold
William 8. Conov
Little Silver
Eisner
Broan Street
Red Bank
William H. Chandler
Conover
James H. Sickles
Allegd Embez
Zlement
DeRoche
Red Bank and Vicinity
Aetna Accident and Life Insurance Company
Long Branch Council 246 O U A M Anniversary Event
Members of Long Branch Council No 246 Jr O U A M will celebrate their 16th anniversary next Monday night after the meeting. All brothers are expected to attend with music and refreshments provided. Attest, Marshall B Conrow R 8, Joseph L Phillips Councilor.
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Long Branch Council
No. 246
All Bros
Marshall B. Conrow
Joseph L. Phillips
State Trap Shooting Championship Planned at Red Bank
Riverside Gun Club and State Sportsmen's Association reach agreement to stage the annual State trap shooting championships on January 5 6 and 7 at Riverside grounds Red Bank The event promises high activity with new traps donated by B M Shanley Jr and a busy program including individual two man and three man championships and sweepstakes competitions.
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Albert L. Ivins
George W. Bray
William H. Chandler
Riverside Gun Club
Red Bank
State Sportsmen's Association
Newark
Riverside Grounds
B. M. Shanley, Jr
Riverside Club
Tyins
25000 Strikers Win as Garment Dispute Ends
New York report says a division of the garment workers strike reached an amicable settlement. About 25,000 workers will return to shops on Monday after manufacturers agreeing to a general wage scale, shorter hours, and fire protection. The agreement covers about 75 percent of waist and dress shops involved. Also noted: Mrs. Claude Reimer, a Pennsylvanian vocalist, will perform at Simpson M B Church services. Charles A. Wimpfheimer named treasurer of the Monmouth Memorial Hospital board of governors at the annual meeting.
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New York
Garment Workers
Reimer
Simpson
Claude Reimer
Haston, Penn
Simpson M. B
Wimpfheimer Hospital
Charles A. Wimpfheimer
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Monduay
Essex Falls clergyman attempts suicide in New York
Rev. Richard W. E. Merington 53 of Essex Falls New Jersey is jailed at Bellevue Hospital after slashing his wrists with a razor at the Athens Hotel on East 42nd Street. He was brought to the hospital and is expected to recover. Family tensions had led to calls for his resignation from his flock.
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New York
Richard W. E. Merington
Roseland Avenue
Essex Falls
N. J
Bellevue Hospital
Athens
East 42Nd Street
Captain William T. Cobb Buried With Grand Army Honors
The body of Captain William T. Cobb, Civil War veteran who served in over thirty engagements and later joined the National Guard in the Spanish American War, was laid to rest at Green Lawn Cemetery. Services were at the Cobb home on Grand Avenue with Rev. Dr. John Y. Dobbins delivering the sermon. James B. Morris Post No. 46 G A R attended, and the grave service was led by Past Commanders Joseph W. Van Derveer and William B. Lippincott. Also present were Masons, Odd Fellows, and Loyal Association representatives. pallbearers included Henry Wingert, William Lacour, Henry C. Letts, J.C. Hy Schenck, William B. Miller, and Robert J. Forfar.
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Greenlawn Cemetery
William T. Cobb
National Guard
Cobb Homse
Grand Avenue
John Y. Dobbins
St. Luke's Church
James B. Morris Post
Joseph W. van Derveer
William B. Lippincott
Masons, Odd Fellows and
the Loyal Association
Henry Wingert
William Lacour
Henry C. Letts
G. A
Mrs. Delia Littlefield Buried at Glenwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Delia Littlefield 73, widow of Charles Littlefield and former Eatontown resident, were held at Sheepshead Bay and burial set for Glenwood Cemetery West Long Branch. Survived by husband and four children. Also notes Bible talks at Parker's Theatre and St Luke's Church, English class for Italians in Red Bank, and a new Oceanic birth.
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Eatontown
Delia Littlefield
Charles Littlefield
Sheepshead Bay
L.t
Glenwood Cemetery
West Long
Branch
Littlefield
Garside
Blundel
Fred and
Thomas Littlefield
Red Bank
Bunn
Commission Dismisses Long Branch Train Complaint
Public Utility Commissioners at Newark dismissed the Long Branch residents complaint against the New York and Long Branch Railroad over train shunting and blocked crossings near the station. An inspector will visit Long Branch to review the conditions and the case could reopen with further testimony if warranted. David Meyer testified he was routinely held up on his way to Central Station, suggesting removal of the freight station as a remedy. Continued on sixth page.
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Public Utility Commissioners
Newark
Long Branch
New York & Long Branch Railroad
David Meyer
Mr. Meyer
Peate
Bath
Westwood Avenues
Central Station
Log Branch
William D. Hendrickson
New York & Long
Parcel Post Work and Church Services in Long Branch
In Long Branch during the first fifteen days of January parcel post stamps totaling 43.78 were sold at the main office and the Western section offices. incoming packages numbered 1 077 with average weight about one pound four tenths ounce. Fifteen local parcels mailed or delivered averaged six ounces. Outgoing parcels totaled 483 averaging one pound one tenth ounce. Deliveries were in Long Branch with no salary increases. Eggs were forwarded from Broadway to New York with satisfactory deliveries. Presbyterian Church will hold regular worship tomorrow at 10 45 AM and 7 30 PM with Sunday school after morning service. all are welcome. Two more guilty of illegal liquor sale: James Sharp pleaded guilty in Freehold court. Oscar Robinson and Ira Haywood were found guilty. Detectives from New York testified. Advertisements note Empire Theatre and Imperial Hotel offerings.
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Long Branch
North Long Branch
Elberon
West Ndt
Waitt
Washington
Broadway
New York
Presbyterian Church
James Sharp
Freehold
Aveney Asbury’ Park
Oscar Robinson
Springwood Avenue
Ira Haywood
Missing schoolboy causes uneasiness
James H White family on Central avenue report their thirteen year old son Earl missing after being taken from school by his older brother Frank twenty one. Frank, recently released on probation for forging orders in Philip Schmidt's shop, is suspected of involvement in a bank robbery with Earl. They may be in New York City near ferry houses, with authorities notified and searches ongoing.
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James H. White
Central Avenue
Warl White
Adoot
Frank
Inaware
Philip Schmidt
Mr. White
Earl
New York City
White
New York
Ramsey
Walling
Auto Reciprocity Reform Urged by New Jersey Official
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commissioner Job H Lipkncott recommends broader powers to the DMV, higher automobile registration fees, more inspectors, and mandatory garage records to enforce the 15 day touring privilege. He asks legislative authority to suspend external licenses for automatic control of vehicles on state roads.
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Trenton
Job H. Lipkncott
Jersey City
Lippincott
Department of Motor Vehicles
New Jersey
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Oceanport
Grand Theatre
Ariogh Febekars
Ingtall Officers
Ger
Frances Deckert
Isabelle Bennett
Susie Tallman
Annie McLain
John Ringleben
Lillian Krismeyer
Susan Harvey
Magdaline Doll
Burleigh
Annie Layton
I. P. Reid
Robinson
Lakewood
Moose
George Worthley III
George Worthley
Slocum Place
Goldstein
William*s. Conover
First Baptist Church
J. BE
R. Falsom
Falsom
Christ
Second Baptist Revival
Second Baptist Church
Asbury Smallwood
J. W.hamilston
Alfonso Dare
Simpson Memorial
M. EB
This City
Hyerett van Dright
Grace M. E
Lyceum
A. F. Golden
Jett
Sportsmen’s Association
Jersey
Parker
Moving Pictures
Higher Power
Fatty
Public Utility Commission
Capt. Cobb
A.B
Lodges
Mrs. Littlefield
Moses
Parker's Theatre
Promised Land
Dobbins
Oceanic
Walter Ziegler
Campbell's Arcade
Electriciy
North Broadway
Grand Rapids Home Furnishing Co. Inc
N. Y
Adv
Empire Theatre
Monmouth Street
Moviely Pictures
Imperial Hotel
Brown and Gardner
Earl White
State Motor Vehicles
Monmouth Beach
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