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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
1
Public Utility Commission orders a physical examination of the Long Branch Red Bank line to determine fare value. The decision notes stock and bonds of roads are not the basis for rate fixing and sustains municipal rights. The ruling addresses Eatontown and five cent fare limits.
At a hearing in Jersey City the petitioners urged a five cent fare from Second Avenue to Eaton Town and a ten cent fare to Red Hawk and Long Branch. The board noted higher revenues possible if service improves, citing greater July and January ride counts, while the trolley company warned of bankruptcy without fare cuts. A thorough physical inspection of the road was ordered before further arguments.
The Oakhurst Independent Hose Co. No. 1 completed officer elections led by President H. F. Davis and Vice President Maurice Marx. They voted to pay 75c per foot for 500 feet of hose and urged trustees to buy immediately while donations pour in. A special meeting is set for May 13 to discuss important business.
The 71st annual session of the Garnd Encampment, 1. C. O. F., will convene in Asbury Park next Tuesday with Morris Langer presiding. The Grand Patriarch notes consolidation of four encampments and reports state activity including 69 visits, 434 letters received, and 739 mailed. He warns about a Winnipeg smoking law and urges action. the Grand Scribe reports 51 encampments in New Jersey, 3,219 members, $21,764.04 receipts, and $45,121.40 invested funds as of 1912, highlighting Atlantic Encampment’s 31.9 percent member increase. Past Clef Patriarch Peter M. Hyer will be shore deputy at the meeting.
President and opponents of the jury commission bills fail to agree but signal a possible midcourse. A referendum clause dispute stalls progress while talk of naming a county jury commissioner by the Chancellor with sheriff aid gains support. Democratic leaders plan further talks in Trenton Monday night and a caucus to decide the approach by Tuesday.
The Daily Record nine, not tied to a league, shows promise as semi pros. They face the Asbury Park Wonderlands at Morris and Second avenues tomorrow morning with an unreserved seating policy and a 10 o'clock umpire note.
With May arrival cottage season begins. Many summer folks have taken possession or move in next week. The past two warm days drew numerous house hunters to the shore and openings look auspicious. The Hollywood Golf Club opens its links ahead of a formal opening on the 15th as visitors arrive tomorrow.
William Jones of Long Branch reports his automobile damaged in a collision with a delivery wagon from A C Bennett Co on Riverdale avenue at Monmouth Beach. The impact damaged the front wheel steering gear left front spring and twisted the frame. the car was towed to William G. Pressey’s shop for repairs. Bennett Co. agreed to cover all damages.
Relatives from Freehold found a man climbing a ladder to the bedroom window of Miss Gertrude Bryan the star of Little Boy Blue at her Red Bank home last night. He ran away when a car approached.
Miss Gertrude Bryan awoke after ten at her Red Hawk residence to find burglars attempting entry by a ladder under her window. The intruder fled when an approaching car slowed, Chief Wymbs led a search but no clues were found. Bryan plans to resume singing soon despite a temporary vocal setback. Red Bank lodge members elected four new candidates at a weekly P O A meeting, with nine propositions pending and a class initiation planned for May 17.
Dr W XK Campbell enacts extensive home improvements at the Chelsea and Third avenues corner. A new foundation, two rear rooms, entire cellar extension, interior updates, and planned stucco aim to modernize one of the area’s finest Third avenue houses. Minor exterior changes and beautification are noted. A. S. Wooding & Son will run a steam laundry in the old dustpan factory around mid May after leasing from A T Woolley. Morris' Lower Broadway Pop Corn and Candy Store will be open on Sundays.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Rev. PJ Powers at the Church of the Precios Blood in Monmouth Beach with Bishop James A. Mc Faul presiding. The late rector, born 1875 in Lonsdale Rhode Island, had served four years in the parish and held joint pastorates in Toms River and Monmouth Beach.
Trenton May 3 differences of opinion arise about the date of the state primary election. Some fear the Geran act may repeal old provisions, leaving September 28 as the annual primary date, while others think gubernatorial primaries advance to September 9. The issue carries weight as governors’ candidates will be chosen by direct vote this year.
Colored man in court to prove alibi for women pick pockets admits error and pleads for mercy. Women held for Ocean Park robbery tried to prove alibi also by police officer at Broadway and Second Avenue but it was in vain.
Hattie Winslow and Sadie Johnson, described as expert con artists, were detained in Asbury Park by Detective Captain Walling after a hold-up in Ocean Park. Complainant Samuel Decker reported seven ten dollar bills and five dollars missing from his pockets following an encounter with the two women near the bluff walk. Hattie offered an alibi backed by William Alexander Taylor, a mason, while Sadie’s origin traced to New York.
The East Jersey High School League selects North Asbury Park Athletic Grounds for the last Saturday in the month. Prof Clark of Chattle chairs the planning meeting, aiming for a record turnout. Events include sprints, hurdles, distance runs, relays, pole vault, and throws with medals for relay winners.
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