Eight Propositions Pass in Red Bank Special Referendum
Red Bank voters approved all eight proposals in a high turn out referendum. Key issues included a public dock, riparian rights at Maple avenue, a new firehouse for Relief Engine Company, and extending Drummond place to Monmouth street. Two auto fire engines were authorized for purchase with Independent Engine No. 1 and Relief Engine No. 2 drawing votes. Governor Fielder aided troopers and the Armory funding effort.
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Red Bank
Independent Engine Company No. 1
Cadenny No
Independent Engine Company
Boat Club
Maple Avenue
Board of Commerce
Troop B
Governor Fielder
Motor Boat Club
Relief Engine Company
Red gasoline can law gains traction in New Jersey towns
In Trenton on July 29 agitation grows in two of three New Jersey municipalities for a red gasoline can fire protection law modeled after Illinois. It fines retailers who sell gasoline to wrong orders and requires a red labelled container to prevent kerosene mix ups. Illinois Fire Marshals report yearly deaths and injuries from gasoline fires, noting explosions and hazardous use.
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Trenton
Llinois
Illinois’ Fire Marshals Department
Thaw objects to mime on stage in New York
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw arrives from London ready to perform but protests a billboard listing under her name. She says she will not appear unless her name is removed and says she has built a career on her own merit.
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New York
Stanford White
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
London
Jacek Clifford
Thaw
Lomdop
Heat Wave Bakes Major Cities Across the Nation
Sweltering conditions grip Chicago Detroit Columbus and New York as temperatures soar to near record levels. Downpours and steam from intense heat disrupt daily life while many Eastern cities report heat indexes around the 90s.
Free Thursday Fireworks Display Opens Free Season on Ocean Front
Tomorrow night at 9 30 the first of a free Thursday fireworks series debuts on the ocean front promising an elaborate show with sixty pieces including 16 set pieces and 20 aerial bombs. The event lasts about an hour using the new pier with substantial local donations listed from John W Wilson Ocean Park Co and several area businesses and individuals.
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Ocean Front
John W. Wilson
Ocean Park Co
John Heldt
B. B. Newcomb
John W. Flock
Thomas V. Arrowsmith
Raymond Fessler
Wm. Lacour & Co
W. H. Poper
Scenic R. A
John Miller
Sugar’ Bowl Co
Old Mill Co
Chandler & Maps
Martin McCue
Gustav Schlemm
J. N. Flannigan
Harry Davis
Andy
Joseph Finn
Joseph Kirby & Co
F. D
W. M
B. J
J. Me
D. R
G. M
H. M
Monmouth County Horse Show Opens With Gala Social Scene
A large crowd gathered at Hollywood Park for the twentieth annual Monmouth County Horse Show Association exhibition opening. Fourteen classes run from 2 to 6 pm with a social audience including Governor Fielder and many prominent boxholders such as the Vanderbilts Guggenheims and Dalrymples.
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Monmouth County Horse Show Association
Hollywood Park
Harge
Two O'Lock
Charlie” Schwab
Governor Fielder
Queen Elizabeth
Court
James F. Fielder
Cardinal Farley
Harry Content
P. J. Casey
Samuel Hexter
M. M. Treadwell
Lawrence Gallagher
Sarah Dobson Fiske
Robert L. Washington
Victor J. Dowling
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
John M. Phelan
Daniel Guggenheim
L.A. Dalrymple Percival
Frank J. Donovan
Frank L. Slaenger
M. Hemingway
Jefferson Se’an
T. Horace Harding
George Ehret
Tomas F
Smith
George M. Pullman
Edward McPherson
Walter Content
Hen‘dry
William Zeigler
Eli Josephs
Wilsow Miller
Benedict Greenhut
rMise
Claribel Jefferson
Myron H. Oppenheim
Luke A. Burke
Busy Recorder's Court Handles Multiple Offenses
The Recorder Arrowsmith heard offenses at City Hall this morning. William White and Joseph Darregh each fined $5 for intoxication at the Horse Show. Donofrio and Caruso released on $100 bail after interfering with dispossess warrants at the Hotel Phil Reynolds. Nickles released after dispute with Charlotte Richie over a chicken. Bonello case postponed after dispute over candy involving Nathanson’s son.
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Recorder’s Court
City Hall
Recorder
Seiler and Miller
Phil Reynolds
West End
Donofrio
Caruso
Pasquale Rimo
Two-Part Coronation Program At Long Branch
Long Branch prepares a two-part coronation with seventy on stage for the Queen of the Dollies and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth V. The Broadway Theatre will host an elaborate court scene with electric effects as enterprising performers and a parade of courtiers, maids, and dignitaries participate in a royal pageant style program.
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Long Branch
Broadway Theatre
Elizabeth
Girl 15 narrowly escapes drowning while bathing in New York
Miss W. Bingham McGee of 256 West 15th Street, New York, aged 15, nearly drowned at Highlands Monday morning around 10:30. She swam to a groin 150 feet from shore with companions, was swept under by a swift current when a passing vessel caused a swell, and was held underwater until rescue.
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W. Bingham McGee
West 15Th Street
New York
Highlands
Miller Street
Thomas Patten
Outing at Price's Hotel Planned by Centeat BR
Date set for an outing at Price's Hotel in Allentown August 13 under Harry Rue district agent of the Centeat BR. guests invited to enjoy annual jamboree with special attractions and photo plays advertised. Funeral notice for a person who died suddenly in Albany appears in the text.
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Harry Rue
Centeat BR
Allentown
Penna
Price's
Thie City
Price
Albany
Woman Fights Tax Lien On Towers At Elberon
Mrs Minnie L Cummings of EFberon Avenue confronts the Board of Commissioners seeking to stop the sale of her property The Towers to an Elberon cottager next Monday unless she can redeem 1910 taxes about 400 She appeals for aid but the finance head and city solicitor say nothing can be done and the mayor says the law must be followed She later denounces two Long Branch businessmen as part of her complaint and appeals for attention from the board before the session continues to page five
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Rudolph Nickles
D. S. Martin
Charlotte Richie
Sid
Thomas Bonello
Jake Nathanson
Bonello
Nathanson
Nathanson Boy
Sam Mise
Minnie L. Cummings
Efberon Avenue
Stevens
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Relief Engine Co
Yeater
Eigia
Ays
Gordon Biddle
Edwina Tabor
John Woolley
Junior Hever
Amos Barry
Lloyd Holtsch
Augustus Brown
Milton Burner
Alda Hendrickson
Edith Howiland
Marjory Zimmerman
Margaret Truax
Eleanor Seaman
Mary van Note
Sarah Chestham
Hull
Eee UA
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
Oates Ana
Columbus
Washington
Ville
West Virginia
Asaid Ete Sp
Ev Ocean
Front
Nmack
Jacob
Steinbach
Ocean Ave
Lloyd Hobson
Marjorie Zimmerman
Mary van- Note
Edith Howland
Sarah Cheetham
Edwisa Taber
Mayor Newcomb
Baby Esmund
Minerva Hulit
Bather
Garden Airdrome
Minnie Cummings
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