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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
7
Advertisement touts TIZ as a unique remedy for sore feet with immediate effects. It claims to drain impurities from pores, prevent soreness, and make feet feel fresh and pain free. Sold at druggists for 25 cents or by Walter Luther Dodge & Co., Chicago.
Legal notices issued in New Jersey chancellor proceedings require defendants Jacob W Block Joseph I Bluestone and Herman Tolk to appear by June 12 1911 regarding foreclosure of mortgages on Monmouth County land in Long Branch and Manasquan. other notice to Margaret Wyncoop Carl Wyncoop Gladys Magee Roger Magee and Marie Louise Magee regarding a Wall Township mortgage connected to Morgan D L Magee and his wife with a June 9 1911 appearance deadline.
The Senate debated reopening the Lorimer case with a five member inquiry to investigate new evidence from the Springfield investigation. Senator La Follette urged adoption of a resolution naming five senators for the special committee, with funds pledged, but many senators oppose the plan on precedent concerns.
In McKeesport Pennsylvania the First Presbyterian Church trustees say Pastor Walter S. Price will not return after an indefinite leave of absence. Letters found in a chef’s pockets from young women in the congregation led to the decision to dismiss him to avert a scandal. One letter urged the minister not to desert the writer.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid hosted a reception honoring American guests at the court of King George V. Notables included prominent U.S. figures and ambassadors, showcasing allied ties and social diplomacy in Britain.
King George II’s second court showcased Mrs. Whitelaw Reid in gray satin embroidered with diamonds and a diamond crown. She introduced guests including Mrs. Bacon wife of the U.S. ambassador to France and several daughters of ambassadors from Italy and the United States.
National League results show Brooklyn 4 Brooklyn 3 over St. Louis. Boston 8 Cincinnati 7 in 15 innings. Philadelphia 6 Pittsburgh 2. Chicago and New York split 1 1. standings list Philadelphia 6 9 .739? Chicago 11 11 .500. New York 14 7 .667. Boston 8 16 .333. Pittsburgh 14 7 .667. St. Louis 6 12 .333. Cincinnati 9 .529. Brooklyn 5 17 .227. American League games Detroit 6 New York 2. St Louis 8 Philadelphia 6. Chicago 9 Washington 6. Cleveland 6 Boston 0. Standings show Detroit 21 3? Boston 12 10. Philadelphia 9. New York 10 10.
New York Catholic Club hosts Cardinal Gibbons reception marking his priestly ordination jubilee and cardinalate jubilee. About 2000 attendees including officials from Canada and Montreal. two addresses given by Frank S. Gannon and Victor J. Dowling. Cardinal stays at John D. Crimmins residence.
Irma Dreyer Lytle, daughter of a Washington produce dealer, sues Robert Lytle a University of Pennsylvania graduate and Olympic team member for divorce. The case is before Supreme Court Justice Gerard in New York. The couple secretly married in Hoboken last year.
May 11 Somerville New Jersey Officer John D Bornman of Warren Township faced trial in Somerset court for embezzling over 3000 dollars from township school funds. He changed to not guilty, bail set at 3000 dollars, sentence delayed a week. Bornman depicted as martyr by locals aiding a Circle on the Square crusade in Warren.
Cecilia Rich a fifteen year old waif remains unidentified with rumors of royal parentage and Italian kidnapping dismissed by Felice Ronca the Italian government rep in Trenton He will not pursue the case further Despite efforts by Trenton police and Italian officials the identity of the waif is unresolved The girl recalls a mother and a large Italian city home but not her father
Burlington May 11 The push by business leaders and city officials to hold a special election on a municipal electric plant is halted by City Solicitor Watts who says a new election-law change could render any vote illegal if challenged in court Officials expect a strong 10 to 1 pro municipal plant majority but legal doubts loom over the ballot action.
Guernsey Curran and Elise Postley Curran, sister in law of his late brother Rosa Curran, wed after civil rites at the Mairie of the Sixteenth arrondissement where bans were posted ten days earlier. A religious ceremony followed at the bride’s aunt’s home.
Definite reports say Juan J. Estrada has resigned and fled Nicaragua. The proclamation naming Granada as the government seat issued. Vice President Adolfo Diaz was named successor after a clash with General Luis Mena, the war minister.
Trenton May 11 Montclair may obtain its water from Jersey City while the state water commission finalizes conservation plans. A contract would allow Jersey City to furnish Montclair water from Jan 1 1913 at eighty dollars per million gallons, replacing the present charge of two hundred dollars per gallon from Ontclair Water Co.
Berlin on May 11 reports Lieutenant Baron von Eichthofen, son of the ex minister, fatally wounds Gaffron in a pistol duel after a restaurant quarrel. Both men agreed on three shots at fifteen paces. Gaffron fell on the first shot. Also noted is a separate line: John Jacob Astor fined in London on May 11.
Governor Wilson of New Jersey travels by Santa Fe line toward Los Angeles arriving tomorrow afternoon. He is to be hosted by the Princeton club of Los Angeles that night after an informal reception in Denver. He spoke to the Mile High club urging broad publicity in public legislation and supported initiative and referendum to curb secret political methods. He called for publicizing committee proceedings in Congress.
The search for missing Dorothy Arnold takes a new turn as Bryn Mawr classmates launch an endless chain of letters. About fifty graduates will have each write ten letters to friends asking information and urging cooperation in the case, which police and private detectives have largely abandoned.
Albany May 11 Assemblyman Cuvillier's bill to permit the organization of a colored regiment of the national guard in New York City advances to third reading by 62 to 7 amid varied debate. Brennen praises Roosevelt and Republican rescue of the party hinges on passage.
English explorer Captain Montagu Parker reports the discovery of the first Jebusite remains excavated in Jerusalem. Bodies found on cave shelves are believed interred before David captured the city, dating roughly 3,000 years before Christ. Weather forecast predicts fair coast with possible interior showers and warm conditions. Peter J. Launt, former oldest resident of the southern tier, dies at 101 in Delaware County. Chester plans Keystone Type Foundry branch with land purchases along the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Market notes show butter steady with 8 427 packs received and cheese steady with 3 076 boxes. Poultry prices listed for live chickens and fowls, with dressed poultry steady and meat ranges for veal calves and culls.
Building activity around Middletown includes a two story addition to Rev. Calvin Heath’s residence with 14 by 30 feet enlargement. contractor William Kipp of Belford handles work. J Henry Walling of Port Monmouth does mason work. William Wright adds to his Middletown home along New Monmouth road, Herbert Pease contracted. Fred F Elston of Middletown builds a large addition for C A Tatum near the village. John Thorpe anticipates his new house ready for occupancy by June 1.
The Middletown township committee redraws precincts at Lincroft Brevent Park and Port Monmouth as population nears 7000. Voters are required to register in person this year, with concerns over southern African American workers and illiterate floaters. The Geran law is seen as beneficial to Democrats.
The Buffalo Express quotes doctors urging all kinds of sanitary precautions for the public and warns that ignoring guidance could make homes resemble hospitals.
Eighty five pupils are enrolled in the second primary room at Middletown public school. Mrs. Ella Wilson teaches grades three and four amid overall crowding. Two plans exist to relieve congestion by fall: a two story addition or a new Red Hill district school, with the latter favored.
An abandoned blue Cole automobile with white wheels, number 1860 and no license, was found wrecked in Taylor's woods north of Middletown by Warren Conklin. Chief J Frank Paterson of Red Bank was notified and the car moved to Ed von Kattengell's garage on Monmouth Street in Red Bank.
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