Governor Fielder enters race for New Jersey governorship
Acting Governor James Fielder of Hudson County announces on March 7 that he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor next fall. He vows to canvass every county and keep rivals Wittpenn and Katzenbach busy. Fielder backs jury reform and a constitutional convention, urging passage of a grade crossing bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
James F. Filelder
Hudson County
Eater
Fistre F. Cook
James F. Fielder
Wittpenn
Jersey City
Frank S. Katzenbach
Fielder
Senate
Assembly
Havana Resident Reports Summer In Long Branch For Cubans
Dr. Carlos L. Henriquez returns from Havana with news that about twenty families plan to vacation in Long Branch next summer. Wealthy Cubans reportedly attend a banquet honoring him for opening baseball to Cuban youth, leading to multiple U S leagues signing Cuban players this year. Castro attends the Havana dinner and praises Henriquez while hinting at further discussions with Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
Carlos L. Henriquez
Havana
Henriquez
United States
General Castro
Cuba
Napoleon
Key West
Washington
Castro
Bryan
Anission Workers Plan Big Meeting At Parker’s Theatre
A community outreach event organized by the Anission workers will convene at Parker’s theatre Sunday night. The meeting emphasizes inclusive attendance, no admission charge, and a program featuring singing led by J. G. Foster, with a later open portion for participant involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anission
Parker’s Theatre
J. G. Foster
Shrewsbury Committee Sways Through Heated Session
A lively Shrewsbury township committee meeting in borough hall faced insults and disputes as President Agron Armstrong maintained order. Road supervisor Worden and Committeeman Black clashed over remarks by George White, with White defending his right to speak amid controversy.
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Shrewsbury
Borough Hall
Red Bank
Agron Armstrong
Elmer B. Carlile
Little Silver
Carlile
Thim
Orlando W. Wordens
Black
Mr. Carlile
Mr. Worden
George White
White
Mr. Black
Armstrong
Improvements at the Elks Home in Gar field avenue progress
The Elks Home interior renovations continue with a modernized ceiling and walls in the reception hall, a redesigned front entrance with glass, and a lighter stairway. The assembly room and lawn plans, plus floral displays, are underway as Exalted Ruler Charles Rosencrann plans a cabinet to oversee the project. General note on local notices and ads follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Garfield Avenue
Charles Rosencrann
Charley
Order
August Weber
Long Branch Lodge
Grand Lodge
P. E. R. B. Drummond Woolley
Dynamite Barge Explosion Kills and Hurts in Baltimore
A dynamite laden barge exploded in Curtis Bay near Baltimore injuring and killing multiple workers. The blast damaged nearby buildings including Havre de Grace and Annapolis State House, with 39 bodies recovered and many unaccounted. The incident also rattled Philadelphia and caused widespread panic along the Delaware River.
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Baltimore
Panama Canal
Curtis Bay
Ehipa J
Alum Chine
Anstey
Atlantc
Havre de Grace
Annapolis
Philadelphia
Baltimore Harbor
League Island Navy Yard
Delaware River
League Island Navy Ward
Methodist author defies HS critics in New Jersey conference
Atlantic City March 7 A heated clash at the New Jersey Methodist Conference centers on the Methodist Book Concern. Rev George Mains defends the publication in a tumultuous session while Rev Ridout criticizes it as liberal and rationalistic. The debate touches Catholic influence and priestly education as Dr Stockdale questions church views on Catholics. The dispute continues on the seventh page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
New Jersey
M. E
Methodist Book Concern
George W. Ridout
Trenton
Methodist Review
George Mains
New York
Berry
F.B. Stockdale
Asbury Park
Eli Gifford
Merchantville
Mains
J. Morgan Reede
New Brunswick
Long Branch Nurse Reports February Work Totals
At City Hall the Long Branch Visiting Nurse Association heard Miles Helen Forbes summarize February activity. Forbes began on February 8 and logged 140 nursing calls and 66 cooperative calls, totaling 206. The group notes ongoing need and appeals for loan closet donations ahead of a planned big meeting.
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Long Branch
Visiting Nurse Association
City Hall
Miles Helen Forbes
Miss Forbes
Mikado Makes Hit At Red Bank Theatre
The Mikado drew a large crowd at the Empire theatre Red Bank where the Philharmonic Society presented the opera. Newcomers Lett and Bushby led strong performances as Ko Ko and Pooh Bah with Lett delivering rare humor. Magee and Sabath received applause for Nanki Poo and Yum Yum respectively as the show benefited Monmouth Memorial Hospital. Continued on Sixth Page.
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Bociety
Empire Theatre
Red Bank
Philharmonic Society
Robert Lett
New York
Ko-Ko
Titipu
Digsby Bell
Mr. Lett
A. H. Hushby
New Yorker
Pooh- Bah
Harold Wood
Paul de la Roussille
Eugene Magee
Nanki-Poo
Magee
John Swackhammer
Middeltown
Pieh-Tueh
Samuel Sabath
Yum- Yum
Parochial Schools Monthly Concert Recitals and Honors
The Star of the Sea parish Lyceum hosted the monthly parochial school concert with hymns readings and recitations. Honors and testimonials were awarded to students including Joseph Thoma Esther Barlow Margaret Whelan and Thomas Throckmorton. An advertisement promotes Ready Wear Hats and local market specials with Griffin's Band and the Long Branch Opera House feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of the Sea
Lyceum
Great St. Joseph
Theban Legion
Joseph Thoma
Tritemius
Esther Barlow
Paul Revere
Geo. Ronan
Columbia
Byoseph Thoma
Thomas Throckmorton
Margaret Whelan
Vera White
Lillian Miller
Lillian Pritchard
Maria Dinen
May Curtis
John
Griffin
Long Branch Opera House
Griffn
Tariff Revision Taken Up by House Leaders
The House Ways and Means Committee advances a tariff focused program with sixteen bills including fourteen on schedules and a free list, plus administrative machinery. President Wilson meets with senators and discusses extra session plans as cabinet discussions continue.
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Democrats of Ways and Means
Wasington
BD. C
Harity
House
Ways and Means
Representative Palmer
Pennsylvania
Yesteray
Underwood
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Tillman
South Carolina
Culberson
Texas
Fitzgerald
New York
Appropriations Committee
Charles F. Murphy
New York Democrate
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State House
New State Executive
Messrs. Wittpenn
Katzenbach
Jacob Steinbach
Broadway
Upper Broadway
St. James' Missionary Society
Third Ave
Golden's
Maren Evera
White House
Broadway Theatre
Parker
Little Silver Man
Investiga
Tion Report
Oceanport
Oceanport H. & L. Co
John Meyers
Keystone State
Mr. Meyers
John C. Disbrow's
West 37Th Street
N. Y
Monmouth Street
Fulton's
Scobey's Grocery Store
Meera
Chester Vania
Hotees
J. W. Jones
Rockwell
M. Truaz
George Carre
Brauchport Avenue
Campbell's Arcade
North Broadway
Charles Rosencrang
Collier
W. 8. B. Parker
Parker & van Gelder
Sugar Bowl
Hink's
White Hose
Lister's Fertilizers
Chester M. Troar
Gmeer
Katieha
Helen F. Gideon
Charles W. Ritter
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Daniel Young
Charles Eggett
Parochial Schools
Ivins
Jond Ave
Dudley & Co
Washington, D.C
Sea Bright
Walden Jones
Richard
Ida Jones
Sea, Bright
Ocean Avenue
Bernstein
Park Avenue
City
Brighton
Hick's
Jacob Sreinbach
Wilcos
Rebekah
Arfoch Hall
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