West End Free Delivery Likely Expansion to Lake Area
Postoffice Inspector J H Wardle advised extending free mail delivery from Matilda Terrace to Takanassee Lake after proper receptacles are installed. Long Branch officials support the move, with West End becoming a substation if approved. Elberon may follow, becoming a station once the Federal Building is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Terrace
Takanassee Lake
Postoffice
J. H. Wardle
Washington, D. C
Long Branch
A. T. Woolley
Newcomb
West End
Wardle
Woolley
Board of Commissioners
Post Office Department
Post Office
West Hid
Federal Building
Elberon
Heavy Parcels Post Business Expands at Red Bank
Increased parcel post activity at Red Bank leads to permanent hire of George Dennis, with others employed as substitutes. Special delivery stamps may be attached to parcels, ensuring immediate delivery upon arrival at destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
George Dennis
Wife Deserter 9 Arrested In New Jersey
Lewis Hinkson described as a local carpenter was arrested by Patrolman Harvey on a warrant from a Philadelphia magistrate. John Duey from Quakers City searched for Hinkson on charges of desertion and non-support of his wife Jessie, with one child. Hinkson to be extradited to Freehold. a woman he lived with in Third avenue remains missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hinkson
Harvey
Philadelphia
John Duey
Quakers City
Hinkson
Jessie
Freehold
Third Avenue
Union Avenue
Broadway
Hinkgon
Asbury M and Church Services at North Long Branch
Unusual services planned at North Long Branch Methodist Church tomorrow at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with reports at both morning and evening services. Sunday School moves to a one o clock start, Epworth League at 7 pm. TM Campbell’s Arcade Garage advertises auto repairs rentals sales and horse clipping by electricity at North Broadway telephone 337.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Long Branch
Epworth League
Campbell's Arcade
Electriciy
North Broadway
Fordham Team Afraid Of Chattle In Canceled Game
Fordham manager Briskey notified that today's scheduled game with Champion Chattle was cancelled due to four Chattle players being sick. Chattle claims Fordham fears a loss on their home court and seeks to play next season. Chattle publicists label Fordham as having cold feet after paying expenses and traveling for the annual out of town trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briskey
Chattle
Fordham
Chatte
New York
Planning for Telephone Ball in Townleys Hall
Arrangements progress for the annual telephone ball on March 17 at Townleys Hall hosted by the New York Telephone Co. Tickets, sold by committee members Jesse Green and F. W. Beach, are limited and should be purchased promptly. The event features electric miniature plant lighting, colored effects, and a two part program directed by Prof. J. Pitman West. Officials of the company are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townley’s
New York Telephone Co
Jesse Green
F. W. Beach
J. Pitman West
Governor Fielder’s Last Appointment Inauguration Crowd
Walter Taylor of Asbury Park retires from the district court bench as Governor Fielder assumes the governorship. A crowd of about 10 000 attends the inauguration marking the end of Fielder’s prior role and the start of his new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Taylor
Asbury Park
Fielder Installed as Acting Governor in New Jersey
March 1 in Trenton marked James P. Fielder’s formal accession as acting Governor as Woodrow Wilson left for the U S Presidency. Fielder took the oath, received the state seal, and addressed supporters before a 2000 strong Democratic procession, with Hudson County backing his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
Hudson County
Assembly
James A. C. Johnson
Bergen
Leon R. Taylor
Monmouth
Fielder
Johnson
Jas. F. Fielder
Walker Declines Cabinet Post In Wilson Administration
Trenton March 1 Chancellor Edwin Robert Walker, advisor to President-elect Wilson on antitrust bills, declined the offer of Attorney General. He prefers his role as head of New Jersey judiciary, fueling speculation that James C. McReynolds may become the next U.S. Attorney General. Community notices warn Neptune Council members to attend the funeral of A. N. Francis, with white gloves and badges requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Edwin Robert Walker
Wilson
Neptune Council
Neptune Hall
A. N. Francis
A. P. Duryes
OCULLY DEFENDS NEW APPROPRIATIONS IN CONGRESS
Washington March 1 Congressman Scully defended the Rivera and Harbors Appropriation Bill against Senator Owen's local criticism. He emphasized prudent use of public funds and the value of New Jersey projects to national welfare. Owen listed numerous local items, including river and creek improvements across New Jersey, arguing they served local interests more than broad transportation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Scully
Owen
Martine
New Jersey
United States
Senate
Keyport Harbor
Matawan Creek
Raritan River
South River
Shoal Harbor
Compton Creek
Cheesequake Creek
Raritan Bay
Absecon Creek
Absecon Inlet
Alloway Creek
Cooper River
Elizabeth River
Hackensack River
Patrick Lawler Dies Suddenly At 71 In Wall Street Home
Patrick Lawler longtime West End hotel operator died suddenly at his Wall Street residence after a bout of apoplexy. Surviving children include Catherine Coates of Brooklyn and two sons John and Robert. a sister-in-law Mary Ann Lawler. two sisters in Ireland. The death follows the earlier tragedy of his daughter Nellie a talented vocalist. Local notices mention a 1913 Hebrew Helping Hand Society resolution of sympathy and funeral arrangements.
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Patrick Lawler
Lawler
West End Avenue
Wall Street
Catherine Coates
Brooklyn
Mary Ann Lawler
Coates
John
Robert
Ireland
Nellie
Ladies’Hebrew Helping Hand Society
Otto Vaugoin
Ladies’ Hebrew Helping Hand Society
Hannah Cashland
Anna Kahe-Hyman
Webb bill becomes law despite Taft veto
The Webb bill is enacted into law over President Taft’s veto. The executive branch argued the measure unconstitutional, yet Congress overwhelmingly reaffirmed the bill, completing its passage under the current administration.
Veto overridden as Webb Bill becomes law
Washington March 1 President Taft’s veto of the Webb Bill was overridden by Congress today. The House voted 224 to 95 and the Senate 64 to 23 to enact the measure without the President’s signature, allowing interstate liquor shipments to be restricted into dry states. The historic override follows repeated attempts during Taft’s term. Other notes mention Red Bank Progressives banquet plans with Ex President Roosevelt invited, and local incidents in Red Bank including chicken-thief shots and a residence move to the Globe Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
House
Senate
Webb
Burnett- Dillingham
Rainy Lake
Minnesota
Red Bank
Harry Hawkins
Front Street
Globe Hotel
Theodore Roosevelt
Long Branch Checks Placed on Clearing House List
Long Branch has been added to the discretionary list of New York Clearing House Association for exchange on items. the 0.1 percent charge on items sent to New York becomes discretionary on receipt. The Newark Albany Providence Philadelphia Boston Baltimore Bayonne Hoboken Jersey City and Troy were already on the list. A farm near Deal Golf Links comprising 120 acres is offered for $36,000 by Morehouse and Ford of Red Bank.
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Long Branch
New York Clearing House Association
New York
New York Clearing House
Newark
Albany
Providence
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Bayonne
Hoboken
Jersey City
Troy
Government of the United
Deal Golf Links
Morehouse and Ford
Red
Bids Too High for Shark River Improvement
The lowest bid for Shark River improvement by the State Geodetic Survey in Trenton exceeded the available appropriation by 22000 dollars. Young Hyde and Co of New York bid 77000 dollars, Herbert Gardner of Asbury Park bid 82000 dollars, and a late bid from McArthur Concrete Pine Co of New York was barred. The high cost is blamed on cement prices and rock in the river bed. A further 15000 dollars in state aid is being sought, with state and local funds totaling 58000 dollars so far. St Luke's Church reports pulpit duties by Dr John Y Dobbine with morning sacrament and an evening sermon titled A Very Great Name. Parish asks benevolent contributions be on envelopes or at the parsonage by Monday. First Reformed Church pastor to preach on A Barren Fig Tree and The College of Contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Shark River
Young, Hyde and Co
New York
Herbert Gardner
Asbury Park
McArthur Concrete Pine Co
Vermuele
T. Frank Appleby
Survey Board
Leon R. Taylor
Taylor
St. Luke's Church
Pr. John Y. Dobbine
St. Luke's
Caught Boy Thieves In Act At Front Street Shop
Fred Hohman and Walter Van Neat, Red Bank youths, were arrested by Chief Wymbs last night at 4 30 o'clock while climbing from the basement window of William O Brien's plumbing shop with two pig tails of lead valued at about 12 dollars. They were locked in the town hall overnight and had a hearing before Recorder Badean this morning held for the grand jury under 200 bonds. Mrs. Hohman qualified as bondsman for her son. O Brien's shop had previous losses of over 2650 dollars in lead brass and other material due to thieves. Mount Olivet Baptist Church services and activities scheduled for tomorrow with Sunday school at 3 pm and B Y P U at 6 30 pm. Prayer meeting every Wednesday night. Arr Redd, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hohman
Walter van Neat
Red Bank
Arthur Wymbs
William O’ Brien
Front Street
Mn Bank
Badean
Mra
Hohman
Monmouth Memorial Hospital Sees 64 Patients Under Care
Ninety pages note 64 patients at Monmouth Memorial Hospital with Frederick Day of Oceanport improving after admission. Advertisements mention Parker's Moving Pictures at Aurora Floyd program and a funeral notice for Abraham N. Francis by the Oliver Engine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Frederick Day
Oceanport
Parker
Moving Pictures
Aurora Floyd
Bobby
Trolley Line Fare Fight At Newark Hearing
Public Utilities Board hearing in Newark examined Monmouth County Electric Company profits and a proposed five cent continuous fare from Eatontown to Red Bank and Long Branch. City Engineer Seaman testified passengers travel farther for half the money, with deficits noted despite most revenue from one section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatontown
Long Branch
Red Bank
Enright
Monmouth County Electric Company
Public Utilities Commission
Newark
Long Job
Hatontown
Utilities Board
Trolley
Long Branch Va
W. A. Stevens
Wm. L. Edwards
Hatontown Township
Bright
Moose lodge forms with eight dollar membership
The Loyal Order of Moose of the World opened in Red Men's hall with 38 charter members, 10 obligated, and about 75 in attendance. Delegation from Red Bank No. 1180 aided, with W. B. Sherman and Harry Smith addressing. Robert B. Warwick of Cape May, a national director, helped organize and answer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose of the World
Red Men's Hall
Degsion
Red Hathh
Long Branch
W. 8. Sherman
Red Bank
Harry Smith
Philadelphia
Robert B. Warwick
Cape May
Suasiap i Andschaue
Ess Pbell
James Pipét
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Office
Asbury M. &. Church
Bo Ee
St. Patrick’s Day
Men's League of the First Baptist Church
William W. Bensick
Branch Avenue
Rumson Road
Benjamin H. Ford
Herbert L. Murdock
Walter L. Davis
Helen Miller
Joseph Miller
Morris Sparber
Temple Emanuel
Presbyterian Church
Grand Rapids Hoit Furnishing Co. Inc
New York City
Slocum
Seventh Ave
George Carre
Branchport Avenue
Governor Fielder
BIG Parade
Walker
Wiseacres
Jamen C. McReynolds
Tennessee
Buster
The
Tobacco Trust
Jersey
Executive
R. V. Holmes
Melvin Allatre
Broad Street
Charles Throckmorton
Mr. Pach
Mort V. Pach
Globe
First Reformed Church
College of Contentment
Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Redd
Golden's
Atte
Long Branch Opera House
Harry
Marion
Baljladiat
Onn Howse
Ad‘vertinement
Seaman
Mmoosers
Second Baptist Church
Asbury Sim
Fiére
Atlantic Avenue House of the South
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