Widow’s $50,000 Will Suit Settled in Highlands
Mrs Lavinia Walker of Brooklyn had sued Victor R Walker as administrator of Mrs Maria L Ridabock estate in Highlands for 50000 claiming a will left her support for life. The settlement amount was not disclosed though reports say it is substantial. The trial had been set for Freehold.
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Lavinia Walker
Brooklyn
Victor R. 8. Walker
Boston
Mass
Maria L. Ridabock
Highlands
Afternoon milk thefts spur city crackdown
Milk thieves are increasingly plundering milk from porches, causing resident annoyance. Milk wagon drivers start early to meet routes, but thefts disrupt deliveries. Recorder Arrowsmith has opened an inquiry and several arrests may follow.
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Recorder Arrowsmith
Baseball on Ocean Front at United States Hotel?
Rumor says the United States Hotel field near Ocean avenue and Second avenue trolley has been leased for 3 years to Long Branch baseball management. Grounds would be enclosed and laid out as a modern park, funded by the venture seen as sound with transport links. Dick Henriquez, last year Cuban team captain for Long Branch, is named head of the enterprise. Otto Vaugoin remains critically ill at Rhine-land Hotel on Broadway, with heart condition and multiple attacks. two nurses attend him as his family awaits updates.
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United States
Ocean Avenue
Second Avenue
Long Branch
Dick Henriquez
Henrique
Otto Vaugoin
Rheimland Hotel
Broadway
Mr. Vaughin
Helsley
Jasue
Brighton Avenue
City of
Board of Commissioners
Park
Qedarsyenwempa
New Auto Bill Ready for Senate in New Jersey
Trenton January 27. A bill to raise automobile registration fees to boost road repairs and produce about $100,000 in additional revenue will be introduced in the Senate tonight by Senator Fielder. The measure mirrors the Lippincott plan with four classes of horsepower, new truck fees, and a denial of a fifth class. State Road Commissioner Stevens supports higher fees to fund highway improvements.
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Trenton
Senate
Fielder
Blute
Dob Hi
Lippincott
Land
Edwin A. Stevens
Hughes Wins Senate Seat in New Jersey Legislature
In Trenton on January 27 Judge William Hughes of Paterson is elected United States Senator by the New Jersey Legislature, joining Senator Martine to give the state two Democratic Senators for the first time since 189? The joint session will later confirm the six year term.
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Trenton
William Hughes
Paterson
United States
New Jersey
Hughes
Martine
Washington
Jersey
Senate
T. F. Randolph
John R. McPherson
Judge Hughes
Gebhardt
Hunterdon
Westcott
Camden
Wilson
Assembly
Nown
Frank O. Briggs
Assemblymen
Briggs
Plelcher
Edward E. Grosscup
Daniel S. Voorhees
Repubean Candidte
Mr. Voorhees
Grosscup
Bronchitis Prevails As Brooklyn Man Credits Remedy
In a Brooklyn account a man named Wilbur Adame describes a severe January bronchial illness with breathing difficulty and chest soreness. He credits Vinel as relieving his three month cough and breath troubles, noting its healing properties and tasty taste. Weil's Pharmacy in Long Branch, New Jersey promotes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Wilbur Adame
N.Y
Weil
Long Branch
N. J
Equal Suffragists Win Supporters At Red Bank Meeting
The gathering featured speakers Crosby and Mrs Huckstaff arguing for women’s voting rights. Crosby urged inclusion and noted women vote as stockholders and should have ballots. Hackstaff spoke on citizenship and personal responsibility, praising progress and urging equal political participation.
William B Van Dyke Returns to Oceanport After Brooklyn Stay
Local notices report William B. Van Dyke has returned to Oceanport after a three week stay in Brooklyn. Miss Verna Houghton of Rahway visited the Houghton family on Hampton Avenue and sang a solo at St. Luke's School. Other town residents include Joseph Tilton of Lakewood visiting friends, Granville Herbert of Philadelphia visiting relatives, and Edward Handy of Newark visiting town. Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Van Note are ill on Branchport Avenue. Former Councilman William R. Werwick sails to Hot Springs Virginia for a two week stay. Captain and Mrs. Miller Newman of Joline Avenue will attend President Wilsons inauguration in Washington on March 4.
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Y Wiliam B. van Dyke
Oceanport
Brooklyn
Verna Houghton
Rahway
Wilfred Houghton
Hampton Avenue
Houghton
St. Luke's School
Joseph Tilton
Lakewood
Granville Herbert
Philadelphia
Tyler van Note
Branchport Avenue
Edward Handy
Newark
William R. Werwick
Hot Springs
Miller Newman
Joline Avenue
Wilson
Washington
Crap Players Fined Five Dollars Each In City Hearings
Crap shooting along Belmont avenue near Academy alley drew police attention when Patrolman Vetter observed players handling dice on the sidewalk. John Rue and Henry Meath were summoned to City Hall and fined five dollars each by Recorder Arrowsmith as part of efforts to curb the nuisance.
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Belmont Avenue
Academy Alley
Vetter
City Hall
John Rue
Henry Meath
Recorder Arrowsmith
Long Branch resident urges focus on city streets south of main avenues
A Long Branch critic argues against more land takings and urges fixing southerly thoroughfares Park Avenue Norwood to Ocean and Woodgate Castlewall Avenue. He cites broken signs missing gravel lighting and neglect while northern streets stay well maintained. He notes voter distribution favors northerly areas and questions commission priorities.
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Long Branch
Park Avenue
Norwood Avenue
Norwood and
Park Avenues
Park,avenue
Ocean
Norwood Avenues
Norwood
Borough of
West Long Branch
Long Branch Commission
M. H. Moses
Woodgate
Castlewall Avenue
Exile on Ocean Avenue and a Long Branch Excise Board
Letters to the Long Branch Record condemn the old Howland Hotel ruins on Ocean Avenue as a blight and urge the Commission to act. Myron H. Oppenheim calls for improvement, while W G Magowan lambasts the excise board and its perks, arguing it drains funds and offers no relief to taxpayers.
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Howland
Ocean Avenue
Commission
Long Branch
Myron H. Oppenhelm
Eagles Win Game as Hebrew Association Falls 38 to 8
The Eagle Athletic Club opened the basketball season with a 38 to 8 victory over the Hebrew Association on Saturday night. Long Branch preliminaries featured the Neversweats versus the Hard-to-Beats. Eagles boast strong football and baseball prospects for the year. The lineup lists Ledwitz at center and West leading scorers with 7 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebrew Association
Eagle Athletic Club
Neversweats
Long Branch
Hagles
Eagles
HA Jordan Ledwitz
Stir at Monmouth Beach Police Fire at Mad Dog
Citizens of Monmouth Beach faced an uneasy period as police fired repeatedly in an effort to kill a supposed mad dog. The dog reportedly escaped toward the Shrewsbury river and Rumson shore with police planning to seek more ammunition at Sea Bright. No official word on success was released.
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Monmouth Beach
Shrewsbury
Rumson
Sea Bright
Belford Events Include Luncheon and Anniversary
Belford host Mrs. J Edward Johnson will entertain the Ladies Social Circle of Middletown Township at lunch Friday. William and Denise Heyer will host a dinner for the Ushers Union of New Monmouth Baptist Washington Camp No. 148. P. O. S. of A. marks its second anniversary February 24 with a literary and physical program, addresses by officials, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Johnson
Belford
Middletown Township
William
Denise Heyer
William H. Heyer
Ushers Union
New Monmouth Baptist Church
Washington Camp
Law To Ban Mixed Marriages In New Jersey Legislature
The State Board of Health filed a bill in Trenton on January 27 to outlaw licenses for white and Negro or mulatto marriages and to bar officials or religious bodies from solemnizing them. Violations would be misdemeanors punishable by a $1000 fine or up to three years imprisonment or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
State Board of Health
Elizabeth Sweeney to Wed Rex Goolnough at Red Bank
Miss Elizabeth Sweeney daughter of Mr and Mrs Van C Sweeney of Red Bank will wed Rex Goolnough of Richmond Hills Saturday afternoon at St James R C Church Red Bank Rev Father James A Reynolds will officiate The couple plans a honeymoon trip and will reside in Red Bank Goolnough works as wire chief at the Red Bank New York Telephone Co office
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St. James’ R .C. Church
Red Bank
Elizabeth Sweeney
van C. Sweeney
Rex Goodnough
Richmond Hills
James A. Reynolds
Goolnough
New York Telephone Company
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Carter
Pennsylvania
A, R
Qolong
C.aw
Crosby
Redlank
Tew
Bors. Smith
Mr. Crosby
New York City
Huckstaff
Frank Hackstaff
Long Branch Record
Asbury Park
Board of Excise Commissioners
Excise Board
Speak Easies
Freehold
W. G. Magowan
W. G. Eisele
Cedar Avenue
R. M. Harris
Westfield Steam Laundry
C. B. Deaver
Cheetham
Bennett Lieberman L
Johnson
DeCamp R
Brodie
Cook, Mazza
Landon
VanBrunt
West
Jordan
Cook
Ledwitz
Lieberman
Berner
Errickson
Goldberg
A.& P. Store
A&p
Rockbottom
Tit Pays
E. M. Colton
Rockwell
WM. Bryan
Elberon Florist
Wesson’s
A. C. Bennett Co
Branchport Ave
Koops & Abels Grocers
PET
Immerman
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