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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
7
Red Bank Mayor and Council met at Borough Hall with most members present except Chandler and Gray. The board sent letters on Beach Street gate installation, stalled an assessment appeal, debated street repairs on Harrison avenue, and debated a new air compressor for the water plant.
President of the Council George W. Chandler of Bridge Avenue Red Bank is confined to his home with a foot injury. Employed in New York he has been unable to attend to business for several days. The injured member was lanced Saturday.
Miss Eunice Woolley daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin L Woolley of Poplar wed Brice Montress son of Mr and Mrs James Montress of Ridgewood New Jersey at the bride's parents home in Poplar Run. Reverend C B Fither officiated.
Mrs Wardell of 284 Mulberry Street Newark mourns the loss of a gold watch chain several rings and a diamond set bracelet after a mislaid suitcase was swapped at Red Bank. Her husband had sent the items as wedding gifts while the other passenger remains unidentified awaiting claim with letters bearing Newark address found in the case. The railroad company investigates hoping for clues from discarded clothing and seeks the rightful owner.
Mrs Keough of Mable Avenue Reda Wedge hosted a surprise 2 event at Belita East Front Place. About thirty guests attended a pleasant evening with games and social time. Weaver proved to be an able hostess and nothing was left undone for entertainment.
In a June 7 decision the New Jersey Supreme Court sided with Montclair in a dispute with Borden Condensed Milk Co. The court affirmed the town’s right to enact and enforce public health regulations. Montclair had barred milk sales unless from tuberculin tested cattle.
Dr Frank D Moore superintendent at Rahway state reformatory is cleared of all brutality charges. Report to Governor Wilson states punishment used was within law and in line with institutional rules, not brutal.
Austrian diplomat Baron Hengelmuller, famed for chess, loses a game at a house in reading the paper afterward. He seeks a rematch after being quickly checkmated by the young Pillsbury who then plays sixteen opponents simultaneously.
A reprint discusses sleep requirements from infancy to adulthood, noting eight hours as essential for adult health and stressing that true rest means quality sleep. It mentions the link between sleep and work capacity and references a Pittsburgh Dispatch note on restful slumber.
Washington reports indicate the Department of Justice weighs action against United States Steel for Sherman antitrust violations. Officials have not confirmed, but investigators press ahead as Commissioner Smith prepares an unfavorable report on the steel corporation.
At a board of assessors meeting John D Rockefeller did not protest a $50,000 assessment. William Rockefeller plans to donate $25,000 toward the $154,000 road improvement while John adds an annual $500 increase though not a lump sum.
Little Egypt the Oriental dancer known along the Pacific coast was divorced by Policeman Angelo Roces who testified he could not wean her from a Tenderloin life. Her escape to the Philippines with Horace McKinley the land fraud operator was among her notable escapades. Wilson appoints Archibald Alexander colonel on his staff with Libbey and Donges assigned as officers.
General markets note firmer receipts across items with 24 900 packages readjusted. Dairy and poultry show stable to higher quotes with skim and whole milk quality measures. Potatoes and live poultry also firm with price ranges and packaging details.
City of Mexico reports Madero and his party arriving at Colonoa station to be greeted by 20 000 in a parade. Provisional President De la Barra receives them at the National palace before a stay at a Juarez district residence.
Judge Stewart ruled that 1500 couples married by Stacey in Cupid's Parlor are to be remarried for free at the courthouse. William Stacey, former head, faces charges of abduction and perjury after marrying Mary Brenning, fifteen, to Walsh. Sheriff Zimmer announced plans to remarry all affected couples.
Connecticut Senate adopts a measure to regulate rates and services of all utilities corporations. The bill creates a Public Service Commission to supervise pricing and service. Lobby interests and New Haven road groups are rallying to defeat the bill in the House, as in 1909.
Mrs. Malvina Hammerstein has received a divorce from Oscar Hammerstein in New York on June 7. The decree confirms the separation of the pair, ending their marriage.
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