Red Bank Burglar Steals $12 and Jewelry Charm
A burglar entered W. A. Hopping’s Red Bank home through a back window at 1 30 am taking $12 in cash a gold watch and a cigar cutter charm valued near $25. He fled through a front window and was seen by Mrs McCarty and John Brewer yards away. Police Chief Arthur Wymbs investigates based on a short stocky suspect description.
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W. A. Hopping
Broad Street
Red Bank
Mr. Hopping
Bergen Place
Maple Avenue
Hopping
Arthur Wymbs
Ill Fated Class President William Allen Dies at 17
William Allen of Red Bank died after months of illness at his uncle’s Wallace Street home. A Red Bank High School senior and class president for 1914, he held roles as athletic president and basketball manager. He left school for work at Adlem and Co. and is survived by a brother Dean in New York. Funeral at St James Church Red Bank followed by Mt Olivet Cemetery burial.
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William Allen
Patrick Allen
Red Bank
Thomas Donough
Wallace Street
Adlem and Co
Red Bank High School
William McCue
Shrewsbury
Allen
Clarence Boughton
Young Allen
Mair Haven
Ned Bank
Dean
Funeral held for John McMurtry longtime city resident
John McMurtry aged 78, a resident of the city for 34 years, died recently. Funeral services were held at his late home 96 Hemdrickson Cayenne. He is survived by four daughters Mrs Fleming of Washington NJ, Mrs Manley of New Brunswick, Mrs Sehock and Mrs Hampton of Long Branch. He belonged to the First Reformed Church.
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City
John McMurtry
Hemdrickson
Shaking Hands at a Simple Ceremony
London Telegraph notes a cheerful scene where two men wearing fine bands exchange handshakes in a brief ceremony. The piece highlights their excited mood and the formal gesture between the pair.
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London Telegraph
Peace talks under new Mexican mediation plan
Niagara Falls June 23 A tentative arrangement by A B mediators would have General Carranza appointed agents enter peace negotiations with President Wilson and General Huerta delegates. The mediators announce recess and depart leaving Mexican American delegates to pursue a solution, with talks likely to last two weeks to two months. The plan follows White House discussions with President Wilson Secretary Bryan and Dr Noon the Argentine mediator.
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Niagara Falls
Ont
A. B
Carranza
Wilson
Huerta
Niagara
Carraga
Mexico
White House
Bryan
Tr. Noon
Board of Mediators
An Odd Perquisite at English Coronations
A curious relic from English coronations is the right of a peer to claim the heir apparent bed and bedding on the night before the coronation. Historically this perquisite held great value, with bedding including velvet or silk coverlets and priceless hangings of cloth of silver and gold.
Warm Retort About Human Intelligence
A garbled dialogue between John and Charles hints at recognition of genuine intellect amid confusion. The draft text reflects playful, dated wordplay and misspellings, offering a snapshot of voice and tone without clear narrative.
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John
Charles
Festival of Trees at Red Bank
The ladies of Trinity Episcopal Church Red Bank will host a two day Festival of Trees at the Hills home East Front Street. Trees donated by Henry J. Roosevelt from his Lincroft farm will be themed booths with items for sale and proceeds for church improvements. Various committees manage booths featuring embroidered towels slippers home-made candy pies cakes and more with activities including fortune telling and prize trees for children.
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Ladies of
Trinity Episcopal Church
Red Bank
Hills
East Front Street
Ilonry J. Rosevelt
Eastront Street
Lincroft
Leon de la Ronssille
Lydia Owens
J. H. Gilbert
Harriette Conover
Harry Day
Charles Weeks
Louise Morrison
Louise Carter
Charles White
H. B. VanDorn
Harry C. Padeau
Charles Reckless
Jarvis
G. Sulphin
Laura ,Caldwell
W. J. Wolfert
Constance Greenawalt
Gladys Stewart
Marjorie Perine
Clare Houghton
C. W. Rosegrant
Horace B. VanDorn
Harry Schenck
Hollis
iCarter
Josephine Weeks
Marie Meredith
Henry J. Rosevelt
Robert MacKellar
Robert M. Jarvis
Mart Haviland
Rudolph Malehow
Ella Cullington
Palm Tree
Estella Greenawalt
Charles A. Minton
William N. Dunnell
Ernest Hdward
William B. Clayton
Alice Elsdon
Happiness echo in simple barber shop wisdom
A Dayton Herald excerpt presents a dialogue on happiness. The unsophisticated youth asks for the idea of happiness and a Minchsburg sage answers that being next in a crowded barber shop embodies contentment.
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Minchsburg Sage
Dayton Herald
Pirates Run Coat Checking at Hotels and Restaurants
Town Yeples notes that pirates are not dead but have shifted tactics to coat checking privileges at hotels and restaurants. The remark underscores a change in pirate style of operation and public venues.
Commerce Ball to Be Held August 14 at Ocean Park Casino
Long Branch Chamber of Commerce announces the first annual Chamber of Commerce Midsummer Ball set for Friday August 14 at Ocean Park Casino. The joint committee, led by President McFaddin and secretary of the Commerce Board, discussed co operation with the 1913 Children's Carnival contingent and plans to recruit carnival captains and talent for the event.
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Long Branch Chamber of Commercce
Ocean Park
City Hall
McFaddin
Commerce Board
William H. Slocum
Richard ©. Warwick
Matthes
George IL. Baker
Harry C. Rehm
Aft
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