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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
6
Senator Gouilly objects to a bill funding local river and bridge projects claiming it serves private local interests at public expense. He argues the measure ignores national needs, wastes funds, and promotes undue influence by certain individuals and members.
The article explains New York Clearing House rules noting banks in Monmouth County including Long Branch and Englishtown may remit New York funds at par on receipt for items from members or non members clearing through members. It states discretionary collection charges apply and lists banks affected like Citizens National Bank First National Bank Jersey Mortgage and Trust and others. It also mentions administrative reorganization within several companies and appointments as treasurer.
A lively parade in Trenton ends with Governor Wilson handing the governorship to acting Governor Fielder. The Senate confirms Walter Taylor as First Judicial District judge. John O'Toole joins the Passaic tax board. Bills aim to adjust polling hours and fund Shark River jetty work.
A woman shopping complains about a clerk whistling while serving. The clerk recalls a prior vow to whistle if he sold on time. A second fragment recalls an Irish sentry challenged on night post duty by the officer of the day, with the sentry responding in humor.
A butchered dialog piece shows a gentle Blatter quipping about recent portrait work by an impressionist. The exchange questions how anyone can mimic a new painting and why the speaker is aiming to resemble the artwork.
A brief Philadelphia Inquirer line chronicles a morning greeting between Mr. Smith and Dr. Pill. The exchange shows a former patient addressing the physician in a casual clinic setting.
A clipped exchange from London Opinion and a Balti more American snippet show humor about daily life. The London remark jokes about stopping at a cafe for a drink and a tease about a brewery. The Baltimore line quips about a husband who may snore, noting it is not observed at other times.
Norwegian physicist Kristian Birkeland argues in a Chr stiaus Academy lecture that the universe is electrified, with negatively charged suns emitting particles that form planets. He links his ideas to transmutation experiments by Sir William Rameau and Callle, suggesting space is filled with ether and that auroras reveal solar electricity.
A Massachusetts medical faction pushes for a euthanasia statute with support from Tufts Dean Harold Williams and Harvard Dean Edward Bradford. Williams argues physicians should relieve unavoidable pain even if life duration shortens, while Bradford fears implementation conditions. The article also notes a Berlin colonial secretary crackdown on bird of paradise plumage and a Maryland printer of the Declaration of Independence.
Elizabeth P Casler of Rumson died at her granddaughter’s home after a long life begun near Englishtown in 1822. She married John P Castor of Oceanport and later lived behind Monmouth Park. Survived by a sister, two sons, four daughters, and several grandchildren. Funeral at St George’s Rumson Monday at 2 pm. Burial in Shrewsbury cemetery with Mount Funeral Home supervising.
Upper Broad street in Red Bank woke to a 3 am raid as chicken thieves killed 36 birds owned by Captain Chas Throckmorton and took 24 fowls. Eight birds were found in a bag. Neighbors R V Holmes and Melvin Allaire alerted authorities with revolvers drawn. shots fired but no hits.
Mr and Mrs Parker of West Long Branch on a trip to the Panama Canal have reached Jamaica and will be away six weeks returning to West Long Branch in May. Long Branch Golf Club reports 176 members for 1918 season and will open its links on May 1 formerly Hollywood Golf Club.
Notice of revised arrangements for the inaugural party includes a new departure time and a different railroad. The party will leave Freehold via Central Railroad on Monday March 3 at 11.50 am and is due in Washington at 6.30 pm. Master Roger Flannery attracted attention walking with his mother on Broadway, age two and a half, and was seen smoking a pipe of peace, a gift from his grandmother. To keep the child safe from traffic, officer Louie Vetter moved mother and son to a safer Broadway location. Mrs. H B Edwards of Morford Avenue is ill with pneumonia.
Witness J Wesley Seaman civil engineer examined trolley road between fare zones to prove Red Bank traffic received longer trips for half fare. Real estate interest Melvin VanKuren said rate zones deter buyers from Hatontown. some refused rides due to double fare. Utilities Board inspector reported poor track but improvements planned before July 19 and heating ready though windows need attention. Hearing drew delegations from Long Branch West Long Branch and Eatontown. brief submissions due within a week.
The funeral for Abram N Francis is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 from Chas P Wests residence and 1:30 from Asbury M E Church. Rev A H Eberhardt will officiate. A Knights of Pythias delegation might attend from Adelphia NJ. if not Neptune Council No 317 Jr O U A M will take charge. Interment in West Long Branch Cemetery under Hyer Flock Funeral Directors. Ocean Lodge No 83 K of P of this city plans to meet Sunday at 1 pm to attend the funeral of N Francis former member of Adelphia Lodge 65.
Last Sunday before Conference services at North Long Branch Methodist Church will be held tomorrow at 10 30 a m and 7 20 p m with reports read during the morning service and Holy Communion. Epworth League and Sunday school meet. violin and choir music featured. National Athletic Club meets tomorrow at 7 00 p m with Ben Jennings treating members to dinner and refreshments.
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