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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
1
Philadelphia leads the list with 18 heat prostrations, followed by Cleveland with 17 and Chicago with seven as the heat wave spreads across the West and Middle West. A break is not scheduled until Monday night, with hundreds suffering from heat, making this one of the worst outbreaks on record.
Across cities from Cleveland to Boston and Philadelphia, a ferocious heat wave brings at least twenty three deaths and widespread prostrations. Milwaukee hospitals expand drugstore clinics. New York enjoys a cooler noon, while officials warn the heat will persist over forty eight hours.
Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion services at 7 45 am and 11 30 am at St James Episcopal Church with matins sermon at 10 50 am and choral evensong at 7 45 pm followed by organ and violin recital led by Harold Pregre with Chester A Arthur. Nearby ads promote the Grand cinema, Ocean Park polo at Cedarhurst Inn, and a Grace Methodist sacred concert at Red Bank with Olive McColgan Miss Magee Miss Morohran Miss Sadie Child and John Cullington.
William W. Jeffrey of Lone Branch died at 28 Slocum Place at 6 00 this morning from tear and stomach trouble in his fifth year. He had lived here most of his life and was a member of several fraternal and local unions. Survived by his wife Pauline and three siblings. Funeral from his home Monday at 2 with Rev. Tate officiating. Interment at West Long Branch.
Attorney General Wilson reserved decision after a Red Bank hearing on quo warranto proceedings testing the Jersey City commission form. Warren Dixon represents ousted officials while John Milton defends the present government. Dixon argues the commission did not receive 80 percent of last general election ballots. the case centers on whether assembly vote tallies should determine validity.
A confused report describes an armed man, Losce, attempting to shoot a doctor and threaten others, with police pursuit beginning in Freehold and Adelphia area. The incident led to his capture after a chase by Llewelyn and deputies, followed by a hospital or asylum commitment. Original text mixes names, locations, and unrelated notes about church services and community announcements.
Mt Olivet Paptist Church announces services tomorrow at festal hour with Sunday School at 200 pm Prayer services on Wednesday night led by Pastor Edward Redd Grace Methodist Church presents a Sunday program by the choir with Miss Olive McColgan soprano Eugene Mager tenor Mrs McColgan piano Miss Sadie Chill organ and John Culling violin Also advertised are screen doors at 225 Broadway Chester M Truax Advertisements note The Big Double Show at Grand Theatre features Nu pene and the film The Wandering Jew in four parts with a prologue.
A two show circus with thirty clowns and eight acts will open at Raschall Park two weeks hence. Seven big professional displays are planned along with crowd-pleasing stunts and summer participants. Posters will appear in the North Jersey Comet next week.
A court session reveals the first county Choe case brought by a woman lawyer blocked by postponement requests from counsel. Witnesses including Mrs Gewie and Mr Qewts testify about desertion, support payments, and custody steps while Nes Lewis seeks a divorce dismissed without costs after a year.
Elmer tiavard of Shrewabourg and James Matthes of New York pursue purchase of the Edwards mill property on Branchport Avenue to convert the former concrete yard of William Conk & Son into a factory. The plan includes building renovations and a one year option to buy from James Cloughly. Industrial activity already underway with plans to manufacture Hagard ferto cutenn, while rental talks for Edwards property continue. Local theatre ads and seasonal notices accompany this item.
GAA ready fe Gettysburg trip veterans from Long Island depart tomorrow for three to four days. Comrades include Come Manders Joseph W Van Derveer Henry Wingert William Lacour and many others. Services at St Luke’s Church include morning sermon by Dr Marti of Philadelphia and evening services at 7.00 pm. An error noted in Bermuda onion ad. Captain Edwards sinking reported with no hope for recovery.
A garbled OCR segment mentions birthdays and names such as Claudwiel and Theodore Vaio baritone along with references to attndants and organizers. It references a Winter event or gathering and lists several individuals, housing, and date-like fragments. The legibility is poor but indicates a social or ceremonial notice.
Operators accused of violating a no discrimination pledge sparking a new labor conflict in West Virginia. About 10 000 workers plan renewed strike action as tensions rise over union rights and contract terms.
Charlestown West Virginia reports a fresh strike wave in the New River district with about 15 000 miners facing a walkout on the date set for action. Negotiations with operators stalled after Gov. Hatfield's mediation efforts, tensions rise as union leaders mobilize tents and prepare for what could be a prolonged clash in Paint and Cabin Creek regions.
The sermon by Nev Vict Blekkink will be held both morning and evening tomorrow. Morning service is at 10.80 with an evening service listed at 7 45. The Sabbath School follows the morning service and a Christian Endeavor meeting is planned for 7 00 p m.
Elberon Memorial Church schedules Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. Dr McAfee begins a sermon series on Twelve Apostles of Our Lord with focus on St Peter during the vesper service. The musical program features selections by Harris Morrison Buck Ballard and Spher with organist Gaylor and a July 6 Rossini Stabat Mater performance announced. An Arcanu m Funeral Notice invites Long Branch Council 429 Royal Arcanum to Brother William J Jeffrey's funeral at 2 30 p.m. on Monday June 20 from Slocum Place residence.
A notable biographical style note presents The Bawlerout by Forrest Halney, a sym bational drama about loan sharks. Tonight at the Grand there is a big double show with advertisement on page 6. A corrected ad mentions pork shoulders priced at 17c per pound after a typographical error in yesterday's notice.
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