Drowned girl inquiry continues after Sandy Hook find
Authorities investigate the unidentified drowned girl found on Sandy Hook beach near the end of February. Coroner William H. Morris Jr. oversees the inquiry as partial identifications from Perth Amboy and Brooklyn prove inconclusive. The unclaimed body rests in an unmarked grave while a widow from Freehold seeks details for verification.
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Sandy Hook
William H. Morris, Jr
Broadway
Perth Amboy
Brooklyn
Morris
Freeheld
Kate Willoughby
Long Branch Public Safety Plan Aims Horseless Fire Dept
Commissioner Thomas W. Arrowsmith presented a plan to replace horse drawn fire apparatus with motor power, reconstruct the fire alarm and police call systems, and gradually modernize the department. Cost figures await further study, with an initial push to equip the Independent engine house with an automobile hose wagon.
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Thomas W. Arrowsmith
The
Public Safety
Board of Commissioners
Arrowsmith
Board of Commissioners of the
City of Long Branch
East Monmouth County Baseball Schedule Set
The East Monmouth County League names five participating high schools Atlantic Highlands Middletown Township Red Bank Asbury Park and Chattle with a five game home and one away schedule starting April 5 The season opening lists matchups and venues while notes on ground preparation and venue leasing follow along with local notices and ads about events and theater tonight.
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East Percey
W. A. D. Clark
Chattle
Monmouth County
Atlantic Highlands
Middletown Township
Red Bank
Asbury Park
Middletown
Wilson nominates cabinet and McCombs for diplomacy
President Wilson sent his cabinet nominations to the Senate naming Bryan McAdoo Garrison McReynolds Burleson Daniels Lane Houston Redfield Wilson Labor and Redfield. He also said William F McCombs was offered a major diplomatic post and may accept. A Long Branch Choral Society rehearsal is listed with other items.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
William Jennings Sryan
Nebraska
William Gibbs McAdoo
New York
Treasury
Lindley N. Garrison
New Jersey
James Clark McReynolds
Tennessee
Albert Sidney Burleson
Texas
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Navy
Franklin K. Knight Lane
California
Interior
David Franklin Houston
Missouri
William C. Redfield
William Bauchop Wilson
Pennsylvania
William F. McCombs
McCombs
Arrested for Carrying a Dangerous Gun in Rosendale
Louis Ross, a Black resident, was arrested by Patrolman Cuneen on a concealed weapons charge after visiting Annabelle Francis and allegedly pointing a loaded 44 caliber English gun. The weapon, later placed in evidence, had a ring for saddle attachment. Ross claimed unloading and sold the gun to Arthur Freeman. bail set at 500 dollars as he awaits grand jury action. The notice also covers Avis Hennessey’s funeral in Rosendale and local advertisements.
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Louis Ross
Yeater
Cuneen
Annabelle Francis
Ross
Francis
Charles Bass
Scott
Arthur Freeman
Arrowsmith
Rosa
Atlantic Highlands Council Abolishes Key Borough Offices
The Atlantic Highlands Borough Council passed four resolutions and one ordinance over the mayor's veto. The chief of police position was abolished, chief Snedeker replaced as marshal at 60 dollars a month. Borough bookkeeper and water and lights duties were removed from William T. Franklin, salary cut from 300 to 150 dollars. Borough attorney John L. Sweeney seen salary cut from 150 to 25 dollars. The borough superintendent post, paying 1600 dollars annually, was abolished. The council also approved an investigative committee power to hire an expert bookkeeper to review borough affairs. Mayor Van Mater issued vetoes with stated objections.
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Atlantic Highlands
Snedeker
William T. Franklin
John L. Sweeney
van Mater
Supreme Court rules Walsh act does not abolish Trenton Board of Health
In a March 6 decision the Supreme Court held that adopting commission government under the Walsh Act does not erase the local Board of Health in Trenton. The case, Blastue leven vs Police Justice Samuel G Naar, questioned whether the Walsh Act supersedes the city health regime. The ruling preserves health oversight in cities with the general health statutes, despite long-standing commission action. Officials noted possible conflicts with current city practices while awaiting fuller consideration. Ads note a Broadway Theatre program and a Ney Gymnasium game tonight. Death notices include Van Note family details with service dates forthcoming.
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Miver
Board of Health
Supreme Court
Trenton
Citor Stevens
Board of Commissioners
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Pabor
CDF
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Kirby
Westwood
Frank Palmasan
Recorder’s Court
Mies Strong
Oakwood Field Club
James' Missionary Society
Thita Ave
Automobile Fire ‘Department
Port Today
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Empire Theatre
Hammerstein
Firet Presbyterian Churth
Red
Bank
Sherman
Parker
Moving Pictures
Cabby and the Demon
Mable
Broadway Theatre
Campbell's Arcade
Electriciy
North Broadway
Lister’s Fertilizers
Chester M. Truax
Parker's
Keystone
Ve. Chattle
Advattiae
Bhandeis
Taft
Long Branch Choral Society
Townley Hall
Iment
Eugene Hennessey
Avis Hennessey
Eugene Henessey
Walter Hennessey
North Long Wranch
Rosendale
N. Y
Gilbert Morgan
Laurel In the Pines
Lakewood
Walter Eugene
Morgan
Lulu
George Carre
Branchport Avenue
Long Branch
Chester M. Trusx
Council
U. K. Barnesn
Cital
First Presbyterian Church
Joakwood Field Club
Sliver Evering
Ney Gymnasium
van Note
Serah van Note
Loven
Tiley BE. van Note
Father Inte
Orner Kickeon Avenue
Conover
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