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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
1
A Middletown turnpike collision left a girl with a broken knee and her grandmother among those injured. Several others sustained minor injuries while bystanders assisted at the scene. Rescue crews worked quickly to stabilize victims.
Norwood Ice Company truck crashes into the Takanassee Lake bridge railing near Michael's Church. Three wheels wrecked and the machine damaged. driver Charles E. Brown and two assistants unharmed with the railing saving the lake fall. Extra horses and wagons secured to complete delivery. (Continued on Third Page.)
Mrs Mary A Smith owner of the Alandale Hotel at Second and Burgh Avenues was struck by a axomobile that did not stop. Her leg was fractured and Dr Coleman set the bone. She was later taken by Bodine's ambulance to Monmouth Memorial Hospital.
Stricken with appendicitis the day before his eighth birthday, Thomas Cottingham of Bi Perk died at Monmouth Pod Hospital in the early hours. The popular boy, son of William Cottingham, was well known in the community and his loss is deeply felt by relatives and friends.
The first entry for the 1913 baby parade is eight year old Frances Voeglin daughter of George E Voeglin of West Broadway New York. Entries cover divisions from Doll Coaches Go Carts Baby Coaches to Saddles with a grand prize and queen's prize to be awarded. Parade set for August 15 with prizes exhibited in Waterman window and Broadway stores. National Athletic and Social Club to hold by law reading and plan clambake for August. new members to be approved.
The Carnival Committee approved the circus program presented by Charles P. Trustrum of the Knickerbocker Riding Academy with no opposition. The upcoming night show promises many new acts aimed at horses and riders.
Nine year old Roga Bongarzone daughter of Tomasso and Marie Bongarzone of 303 Morris Avenue was struck and killed by the Mermaid express south of Chelsea Avenue and Broadway while collecting coal at a trestle. Despite warnings the child stood on the track watching coal pass by. She died en route to Monmouth Memorial Hospital. Coroner Morris will hold no inquest.
A. P. Little, stationery dealer, reports a forgery scheme involving a Harold C. Morford bill of about ten dollars. A salesman posed as Little to collect payment, with an accomplice presenting a bank check endorsed as A. P. Little. Morford received a return letter and a fresh demand for payment.
Assistant Attorney General Gaskill rules that a party using the designation Progressive Roosevelt must have at least five percent of last November's Assembly vote to qualify for primaries. the party overall exceeded that threshold enabling primary participation under the Roosevelt label. Also notes Rhind jewel theft case and a missing-boy recovery in New Jersey.
Secretary Bryan, en route to Winona NL for a Chautauqua lecture, said on return he would publish all receipts and expenditures. At the railroad station he faced sharp questions from reporters, replying he lectures to more than just newspaper men with a reception committee and janitor present.
Dr. Lester D. Wise spoke to mothers and babies at a Friday Baby Welfare Meeting in City Hall. Sessions occur every Friday at 2:30 PM with informal instruction and networking for attendees and their babies.
The remains of Mrs. Catherine Sickles were interred at the family plot in West Long Branch after religious services at Mrs. Harmon Edwards home. Rev. Harry Fisler delivered the sermon with assistance from Reverends White and Folsom. Pallbearers included W. Elwood Jeffrey and others. interment overseen by funeral director William H. Morris Jr.
The united societies of St James Parish Red Bank prepare for the carnival opening tonight on Monmouth and Pearl streets with a tall fenced, lighted grounds. A long list of committee volunteers includes Gorman, Reilly, Egan, Griffin, Lang, Leroy, Aul and many others. The piece notes the funeral of Mrs Lavina Murphy, widow of Holmes W Murphy, and mentions her Pennsylvania birth and 1861 marriage.
In London on July 19 the American team defeated Canada in doubles to clinch the International Tennis trophy after winning the first two singles. The Canadians fought hard in the decisive third set, which went to deuce before the Americans sealed the win. Powell and Schwenger played for Canada. Hackett and another opponent represented the Americans. Score line 6-3, 6-8, 12-10.
General Diaz to bed demonstration leaves for tomorrow. Souce Jap settlers reported. Loan: concessions to Sounce.
Reports from Mexico City describe British and Italian forces recalling troops and bombardment effects during a tense Mexican situation. E N Brown of National Lines plans a New York loan conference as Secretary Bryan jokes about a leaked State Department secret. Catherine Lent Stevenson spoke at Long Branch WCTU event, detailing Massachusetts work. James R. Nugent returns from Europe and resumes Newark duties for the summer.
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