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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
10
Geo. R. Guy, who has managed the show for years and helped build its reputation by attracting good talent, becomes sole owner following many years of service to his father and the business.
Today marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the great blizzard that paralyzed Long Branch and the region. The piece recalls couples stranded at lovers homes, election chaos, and the storm that began midnight on March 11 with fierce momentum the next day. It notes steam plant repairs at the New York and Long Branch railroad, a Holmdel push for a trolley line, gravel paving on Morris Avenue, and local reminders that 1913 may bring new improvements.
Local residents share visits and greetings as Percy Smith and Agnes Curtis visit family in New York and New Jersey. Reports include church events, house upgrades, a dance club anniversary with tricks and games, and a Naples Italy postcard souvenir of John Cook's trip.
Ira Mitchell of West Front Street Red Bank works for John Ausfall who runs a quick lunch wagon at Monmouth Street and Viridge Avenue opposite the railroad station. Since hiring Mitchell, Ausfall has instituted a new pew system and will keep the wagon open from six in the morning until two the next morning to provide up to date service to patrons.
A rear end collision between freight and passenger trains near Monsey New York injures thirteen. Conductors and passengers suffer bruises while officers keyable escape with minor injuries. Dispatch orders to sidetrack caused a risky race to West Junction to avoid a worse crash.
Cuban President did not veto the amnesty bill and sent it back to Congress with a message urging changes. He called for clearer terms on extending amnesty to prisoners who harmed American interests and demanded full compensation before benefiting from the measure.
Fragmentary report suggests the Duke of Teck, brother of Queen Mary, is urged as successor to the Duke of Connaught. The Duke reportedly wishes to leave Canada due to climate concerns and health.
The article recounts Dan Emmet composing Dixie on a rainy September day in New York after a minstrel performance. It notes authorship debates and cites Gus Tav Kobbe’s history, detailing how Emmet, inspired by longing for the South, created the walkaround melody and lyrics that made the song iconic.
Washington observers say Vice President Marshall probably will not be asked to sit in at cabinet meetings though no formal notice has been issued. Wilson allies say the vice president may refrain from habitual attendance as a member of the president's official circle. also Wilson sent two nominations to the senate for land office and receiver posts at Great Falls Montana.
The New York Sun recounts Liszt quitting cigars after a customs incident in Chiasso when a valise search revealed contraband. He claimed a vow to never smoke again, and Rivardi later recovered the fines and cigars. Other authorities note Liszt’s habit and later smoke scenes with Reger.
A Universalist Leader exhortation says heavy loads widen in thought but shrink when faced honestly. By examining burdens without vanity, one can turn tears to laughter and sighs into song, lifting the illusion of suffering.
A tale from London Tit-Bits recalls Lord Ritchie, then president of the Local Government Board, prompting a whisky scene in a private Lords chamber. Three peers warned that unless the tumblers were refilled, the quorum would fail and the bill would stall. the minister conceded and the bill passed.
The article describes pagodas dotting the hills on the right bank of the Trawadi near Sagaing in Burma. Builders span from simple whitewashed shrines to ornate structures with gilded lion motifs, symbols of unselfish devotion guiding them in the afterlife. A Burmese legend about a lioness who cared for a king’s baby son and died when the prince left is noted as a children’s tale.
Miss Lowise Slack aged sixteen spent a night wandering in the mountains near Ogdensburg New Jersey. Exhausted she fell at the foot of a tree but a searching party found her. She had strayed from the path and could not locate it before dark.
Elmer E. Carlisle of Rumson Improvement Co. presented at the Fair Haven meeting about laying water mains on Willow Street Kemp Avenue and Lockwood Place. The cost and benefit favored Tintern Manor, with Rumson needing 3,800 feet vs 2,500 feet for Tintern. Residents largely uninterested, report accepted. A plan to obtain franchise copies from all water companies was approved. Firehouse use for the recorder was debated with $5 monthly charge proposed. a committee was formed to investigate. Drainage and tax wagon schedules discussed. Exempt firemen bonuses approved for Mayor Covert and Minton Bills.
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