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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
1
A visitor was found dead near the Little White House in Saagiat with a revolver in hand and an empty wallet nearby. Police suspect robbery as the motive, notes and witnesses are being sought to establish a timeline and identify the victim.
The body of George R. Harris was found by Harvey Blakey and George Roberts under a locust tree near the Little White House at Sea Girt, with a 22 caliber revolver in his hand and three of seven chambers discharged. Police suspect murder with possible robbery, wallet nearby, investigation ongoing.
Two separate collisions occurred in Red Bank near Broad and Mechanic streets. Abner West lost control while avoiding a wagon, sending a Ford delivery into a ditch and damaging mudguards. In a second crash, New Jersey plate 19672 and New York plate 18943 sideswiped with minor damage and both drivers blamed for carelessness.
West Park property owners met at Ralph Hall to form a local fire company. Preliminary organization steps were discussed and a full charter is expected in a few weeks. Officials noted state rules require a minimum active membership, and more than enough volunteers were present. Reverend W Ditton Dale presided as chair.
Four hundred children including 123 Crippled Children's Home residents attend the Elks charity event at Broadway Theatre. Little Miss Fix-It entertains while guests enjoy ice cream treats. transportation and supervision provided by Elks volunteers. Albert Koplin, formerly in pound fishing, moves to Atlantic City after brief Long Branch visit amid light catches.
Governor Wielder issued a formal proclamation calling the New Jersey Legislature to an extra session on August 5 at 11 a.m. in Trenton to address disputes over the Walsh commission government law as Jersey City challenges its adoption. Amendments to strengthen the Walsh act are expected to be ready, with the session likely lasting only two to three hours.
Mrs Ida T Truax widow of Anthony Truax longtime East Monmouth farmer died at Monmouth Memorial Hospital at 12 40 AM after illness and surgery Funeral will be at her Truax home in Tinton Falls Thursday at two o clock Rev Alfonso Dare officiating Burial in West Long Branch Read Long Branch origin Conover child born Long Branch fifty one years ago married twenty five years ago moved from farm to Long Branch and finally to Tinton Falls longtime worker in town community involved with Children Day services and church circles Local funeral director John Q Sexton to supervise arrangements
A joint Senate and House committee to investigate conditions in Mexico and propose a Mexican policy to Congress was proposed by Representative Stevens of Texas. The ten member panel would have full power to inspect documents held by the President and report findings to Congress.
In Washington on July 29 Attorney General McReynolds announced the Caminetti Diggs case will go to trial around August 6. He denied reports that he plans to dismiss the action due to a new relation involving the Mann White Slave case.
K and Dennis, contractors, prepared and delivered a handsome hardwood pedestal which was placed in front of the president's chair yesterday at Neptune Hose Company.
City Hall received word that a man posing as a Church collector is in Long Branch soliciting for St Aloysius Church. Father Cant telephoned Recorder Arrow Smith to report the imposter and confirm no one has bishop‑authorized collection rights here. Last year multiple solicitors circulated in Long Branch.
Michael Whalen, long time leader in the stone manon firm, dies at 258 Westwood avenue at 2:50 am after a year and a half of declining health. Born in Ireland, he lived in Long Branch over fifty years and leaves a widow and two children. He was active in politics with the Republican party and affiliated with many fraternal and insurance societies. Funeral from the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea. Burial at Mount Carmel cemetery.
London July 29 Miss Sylvia Pankhurst daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst remains in Holloway jail on a sleep strike refusing food and drink and pacing her cell all night In a militant protest two women arrested outside Holloway jail after Miss Annie Kenney was jailed were sentenced to two months imprisonment and refused to give names and addresses
Howard Warden a gas maker employed by the Consolidated Gas Company was helping two coworkers move a large range from a crate in the store room when an open trap door over the runway gave way. He fell head first through the doorway landing on his head and right arm, becoming unconscious. He was taken to Dr. Charles Adverts office for treatment.
The 20th annual Monmouth County Horse Show Association exhibition begins tomorrow at Hollywood Park with fourteen classes judged by President Harry Content. Alfred Vanderbilt returns as judge in the harness class. More than $16,000 in prizes are offered across events including ponies, saddle horses, harness horses and tandem classes. Racing occurs daily with the Lewisghn purse of 100 featured on Friday.
The St James Church annual fair on Monmouth street grounds in Red Bank will end tonight with souvenirs distributed and continued attractions including dancing in the auditorium. Despite inclement weather, crowds attended across the run and supplies for a lively close are prepared. Nearly $500 in donations supported the fair. A missing New York girl, Cecelia Salzman, 15, was found in Camden and will be held awaiting her parents.
Mrs Joseph Morris disappeared from her Red Bank home on July 16 and was found bruised at Bellevue Hospital New York on Friday. She was brought home for care and remains in a demented state, with the family unable to determine her movements after the disappearance. Her son seeks information in order to locate his mother.
A detailed account of the Queen Elizabeth V coronation program at the Broadway Theatre with elaborate stage design by Prof Morgan and performances by dancers such as Dancer Mile Prager and Baby Mildred. A note on Mrs White’s hospital operation in Brooklyn and a quiet Monmouth Beach Borough Council meeting closes the item.
A dispute over the Allgor bungalow sale to Henry P. Soulier of Rumson road arose after a sheriff sale in Freehold to satisfy a $500 note and W J McFadden’s claim. Allgor contends the sheriff lacked authority to sell before personal property was seized and asks a judge to set aside the sale. Sunday services at St Luke's were led in a sparse pulpit absence as Dr John Y Robbins was away.
A sequence of storms and floods caused a yacht to strike a river bend and find itself stuck amid rising waters. Lightning and wreckage were reported nearby as rescue crews assessed damage and stabilized the scene.
A damaged OCR snippet notes Mrs Mary Wolcott of Borlen Red Bank mother of Ida and Sam Wolcott, neighbors Powell and a bondsman, with bonds set at 6300 each. Allegations reference a bandistian incident, an architect Terhune, a little house on Hudson Avenue, and indecent age remarks, with drinking and disputes between families impacting the children.
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