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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
1
Governor Slocum serves as acting governor for the next ten days and approves a requisition paper before attending the funeral of Justice Willard P Voorhees. This marks the fifth governor in the state within four years.
Senator John W. Slocum of Long Branch takes oath as Acting Governor in Trenton, first act approving Enrico Vendetti’s requisition papers for murder indictment. Governor Fielder departs with Mrs. Fielder for a western tour to attend a governors conference in Michigan.
The Philathea society of the First Baptist Church Red Bank met at Mrs. Lynn D. Hunt's home on South Street. Members conducted routine business and shared social time. A linen shower was held for vice president Elizabeth Stryker who will marry Eugene Magee.
Lewis F. Muir the composer of Waiting for the Robert J. Lee and other hits married Florence De Sorel in Fair Haven with Rev. John H. Alger conducting They traveled to Atlantic City for their honeymoon and will return to Muir Haven for the summer Red Bank police crack down on sidewalk bicycling with several arrests and four dollar fines for riders
The bronze hulled Vanitie skippered by Alexander Smith Cochran crossed the line in the first race for the America's Cup defender, sailing about 10.35 nautical miles per hour over the last stretch. The Mohican crew led by Frederick M. Davies cheered the victor as yachts echoed with congratulations.
Samuel Hayden, engineer for the Independent Fire Engine Company, retires after years of service. His resignation was read and accepted by the Board of Commissioners. The mayor and commissioner spoke highly of his service. a letter of esteem was authorized. Several municipal staffing, road, and lighting matters were discussed.
The Board of Health meets at City Hall to discuss mosquito control with Dr. Headlee of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station visiting to plan sanitary work. Journeyman plumbers protest two appointments to the examining board claiming conflicts with health board duties and questioning William Emmons's qualification as a journeyman plumber.
The May 1914 estimate for ocean front work by Thomas Procter lists 411 feet of bulkhead at 15.00 per foot, 261 feet of jetties at 12.00 per foot, 1152.7 feet of boardwalk at 4.00 per foot, 50 feet of cribbing at 10.00 per foot, 8 bands at 4.00, and 4 anchor piles at 6.00, totaling 10 649.20 with 20 percent credit and several previous payments leaving 82473.76 due. Building inspections note multiple contractor jobs in Broad Way, Chel Sea Avenue, and Pleasure Bay with varying sums.
Red Bank borough officials report assurances from Senator Hughes of New Jersey and Senator O'Gorman of New York that they will advocate to restore the Shrewsbury River appropriation in the River and Harbor bill. Letters from the two senators were received by Borough Clerk Albert C. Harrison this morning expressing support and intent to pursue the provision.
The Rumson Borough Improvement Association launches a beautification project with a four class prize plan. Prizes range from ten dollars to twenty dollars for yard and block improvements, with an eighty dollar gold prize pool to be distributed. Submissions due by June 15 to secretary Mrs. C D Halsey.
Telegrams flood Senators Martine and Hughes as opponents push to block the Commerce Committee plan to cut a $100000 Shrewsbury river improvement appropriation. House supporters led by Rep Scully and Rep Patten press to restore the item in conference despite Senate resistance.
David Beach reported a six cylinder Chevrolet touring car rented from New York was taken from the Cooper avenue garage Monday night. He spotted the car at a road house and, with accompaniment, confronted a man who allegedly admitted the act but claimed it was to prove the theft. Beach planned to seek full airing in court while the mystery remained unsolved. The article also notes the State Schools Alumni meeting set for June 20 and a theater showing titled The Man of Mystery at Empire Theatre.
Dr. Russel H. H. Conwell of Philadelphia spoke on A Jolly Earthquake before a large lively audience at the First Baptist Church last night. He shared two hours of humor and wholesome talk aided by his niece Miss Louisa Sanford of Boston. They stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead of Bath Avenue amid city notice to boarding house keepers seeking detailed listings.
A Watontown meeting reviewed the late collector Joseph W. Johnston's five year audit from January 1, 1909, to January 1, 1914. Receipts total 192 585.02, disbursements 121 214.08, leaving a 367.44 shortfall. audit review to continue for about four months. The report includes notes excluded from receipts and counts time for item verification.
Rev Fred B Harris son of Rev George T Harris will wed Miss Helen Streeter daughter of Rev Lewis R Streeter at John Street Church New York tomorrow night. Bishop Luther B Wilson will perform with Rev Dr James W Marshall assisting. A reception follows at the chapel. Harris recently became pastor of St Luke s M E Church and leaves for New York today. Dr Marshall will fill the pulpit next Sunday.
Trenton New Jersey June 3 The Supreme Court assigned Justice Kalisch to preside over the Third Supreme Court Circuit created by the death of Justice Voorhees The district includes Monmouth Burlington and Ocean counties and Kalisch will take on duties immediately A new appointee to the First District will be named by Governor Fielder and a rumor links Judge Clarence Kt Cole to the Supreme Bench.
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