Mobilization and War Fears Grip Europe as Nations Move Troops
Reports from London and Berlin describe Russia mobilizing and Germany preparing mobilization orders. Stock exchanges close as prices fall and governments brace for wider conflict. British premier Asquith warns of gravity while international nerves tighten around czar, Kaiser, and Potsdam.
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London
Hug
Nicholag
Russia
Servia
Cxaf
London Stock Exchange
House of Commons
Asquith
Berlin
Germany
St. Petersburg
Frederick Wilhelm
Potsdam
Beach Obstruction Complaint Moves City Council
The council hears a complaint about a bulkhead at Trent Man Avenue that blocks beach access. Thorndyke Saunders argues the public street was never vacated and public land is used for private purposes. A tenant was warned off the beach, affecting rental income, and a remedy to restore access is urged.
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Trentman Avenue
Thorndyke Saunders
Ders
Patrolman Martin Files an Appeal Over Dismissal
Daniel S. Martin, removed from the police force after charges, filed an appeal to Long Branch officials. He questions the tribunal and chairmen’s roles, and asks the Board of Commissioners to vacate any order against him while maintaining rights to test proceedings by legal means.
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Daniel S. Martin
Thomas V. Arrowsmith
Thoma V. Arrowsmith
Department of Public Safety
City of
Long Branch
Daniel Martin
State of
New Jersey
Board of Commissioners of
City of Long Branch
Board of Commissioners
Bryant B. Newcomb
Thomas V. Arrow- Smith
Martin
Stevens
Commissioner of Public Safety
Public utilities must list personal property in tax reports
Trenton July 29 President Jess of the State Board of Equalization warns that several public utility concerns failed to fill out assessor blanks on personal property for tax districts. He notes one company claimed they were not required to report and cites the Tax Act authorizing assessors to inquire names and true value of all personal property before August 3.
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Trenton
Jess
State Board of Equalization of Taxes
On Corporation
Atlantic County Board of Taxation
New Jersey
Equalization of Taxes Board
Caddys Wheel Stolen from Oceanport Golfer
Caddy Valjean Darnell of Oceanport reports his wheel was stolen while caddying at Long Branch Golf Club last Saturday. This marks the second wheel loss for Darnell in under eight months.
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Valjean Darnell
Oceanport
Long Branch Golf Club
Bis
Banks Show No Hard Times in New Jersey State Reports
New Jersey banks report June 30 deposits totaling 368.99 million and resources of 447.02 million, up from March. Trust, savings, and state banks add combined deposits, resources, profits, and surpluses, with 103 trust banks, 24 savings banks, and 25 state banks detailed, while national banks are excluded.
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Trenton
Trust Company
New Jersey
George M.lamonte
State Banking Department
Windfall for Christ Church from Jane A. White will
Jane A. White probate leaves Christ Episcopal Church of Shrewsbury as principal beneficiary. She bequeaths 1009 to Cornelia L and 500 to Frederick A among other gifts, plus a 200 trust for church family burial care, 100 for a memorial, and residuary estate to the church. Annie Smith also provides for her daughter Jessie Johnson and Adelaide Hers tel.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Shrewsbury
Jane A. White
Ited
Cornelia L
Lyttleton White
Phoebe B
Bessie White
John Henry White
Frederick A
Barzilla White
Freehold
Trustees of
Christ. Church
Christ Church
White
Edmund Wilson
Normal Ferre
Annie Smith
Keansburg
Jessie
Benjamin F. Johnson
Rumson
Adelaide Herstel
Detroit
Monmouth Troop Horses Return From Sea Girt
The Monmouth Troop horses will return from Sea Girt at week’s end and rest at the Collier farm in Eatontown before the Aug 16 camping trip at Pompton Lakes. At Sea Girt the horses nse one regiments encamped there. The troop plans its annual clambake on Sunday in August. Auction of building lots and plots for West Park Avenue Oakhurst is set for Saturday August 15 at 2 pm at listed address.
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Monmouth
Sea Girt
Eatontown
Pompton Lakes
Weat Park Avenue
Oakhurst
Onnbaret
Cady
Woman Responsible for Her Own End Investigated
Coroner William H. Morris released Aaron A. Van Schoick after investigating the cremated body of Mrs. Sabina Lewis found on her kitchen floor in Long Branch avenue. The coroner halted visitors to preserve the scene and planned a possible inquest before determining the burning death was the woman’s sole responsibility. Mrs. Sabina Lewis, 54, daughter of John and Mary Thompson VanWoert, will have funeral services at Morris chapel at 8 pm officiated by Rev. John G. Lovell, with interment at Greenlawn cemetery.
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William H. Morris
Aaron A. van Schoick
Sabina Lewis
Long Branch Avenue
van Soheick
City Hall
Lewis House
Morris
van Scheick
John and
Mary Thompson VanWoert
Morris’ Chapel
John G. Lovell
Stheeeiret Presbyterian Church
Greenlawn Cemetery
New Jersey Crop Conditions Remain Favorable
The Weather Bureau reports New Jersey’s week had typical warmth and sunshine with slightly deficient rainfall statewide, most notably from Camden to Cape May along the Delaware River. Corn potatoes oats sweet potatoes apples and peaches show favorable prospects while army worms affect lawns and the overall agricultural outlook remains promising.
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Trenton
Harold Noyes
United States Weather Bureau
New Jersey
Camden
Cape May
Delaware River
Bay
Trial of Long Branch Quartet Not Finished
Four defendants Rebecca Washington Mary Johnson Emma Robinson and Bertha Josephé faced trial before Judge Foster and a jury but the hearing of state witnesses consumed more than half a day and the case was adjourned until tomorrow. Defendants accused of running liquor houses in Long Branch were aided by Joseph Reilly and Andarew J. Stokes with local officers testifying on reputation.
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Foster
Rebecca Washington
Mary Johnson
Emma Robinson
Bertha Josephé
Negresses
International Detective Bureau of Newark
Oi Repute
First Avenue
Long Branch
Joseph Reilly
Red Bank
Andarew
Stokes
Freehold
Year old girl shoots herself at Red Bank home
A nineteen year old girl in Red Bank took a revolver from her brother’s barber shop drawer and fired at herself at 8 30 am. The bullet entered just below the heart and she survived. She was taken to Monmouth Memorial Hospital as doctors confirmed the injury and her motive remained a mystery to the family.
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West Front Street
Red Bank
Mary Marascio
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Frank Maraselo
Dominick Marascio
Frank
Mealy
Mary Marasacio
Front Street
Herber Shop
Approval of Riverview Streets by Board of Commissioners
At the Board of Commissioners meeting this morning the resolution approving the Riverview Realty Company map of lots streets and avenues passed with all members voting yes except Commissioner Fleck who abstained due to property interests. The plan will be filed with the county clerk at Freehold New Jersey and a copy lodged with the City clerk per 1913 law.
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Board of Commissioner's
Woolley
Fleck
Riverview Realty Company
Board of Commissioners of
City of Long Branch
View Realty Company
Freehold
N.J
Fireworks Display At Ocean Park Tonight
Ocean Park plans a large fireworks show tonight starting just after nine o clock. Public invitation extended for all to view the display. Riter's Band provides weekend park concerts. The text also mentions uncertain references to Creature and a special program.
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Ocean Park
Riter
Creature’s
Park
Moon
Fleck
Creature
Fruit merchants press city on market rules
A four member delegation of fruit merchants spoke to the City Commission this morning about the local farmers market. V Sassano planned to visit the market to buy from tenants paying no rent as several stores faced closure with snow. Officials indicated wholesale selling by farmers was not objected to. The group cited anticipated opposition and noted forthcoming regulations to align with other markets as advised by the agriculture department.
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City Commission
V. Sassano
Department of Agriculture
Belmar Masons to Attend Corner Stone Laying
Long Branch Masons will attend the laying of a cornerstone at Belmar as part of a local ceremonial event. The report notes they will participate in the formal laying along with other attendees from the Masonic lodge.
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Belmar
Long Branch Masons
Hotel Gate Breaks on Sea of Acranaa
Fragmentary report notes a broken gate at the R R gate near the acranaa hotel by the sea. No further details on cause or injuries are provided in the readable text.
Motorcycle Accident Report Near Hotel With Injured Motorist
An accident near a hotel left a rider badly injured after colliding with a vehicle. The windshield and right mudguard were bent as onlookers called a physician and Myers' garage. Police officers Griffin and Tubbs arrived shortly after the crash.
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Takanaesee
Solomons
Myers’ Garage
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