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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1913
Page
11
An historic column discusses a proposed aviation corps, foreign nations’ advances, and a push by Alaska legislators against large forest reservations. It covers naval and military aviation fears, pay incentives, and the need for improved transport, alongside political back and forth in the Senate on tariffs and Penrose’s role.
The account notes F. Shafroth of Colorado resigning after an invalid election, moving to appoint a successor, Shafroth becoming governor and later returning to Washington as senator TE Olle Youn initiates the first step Michigan may see history repeat with political turnover and potential shifts in leadership.
National and American League game results with standings and notable performances. Reports include scores from Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Detroit St Louis New York and Boston games with innings, batteries and umpires listed. International and New York State League standings and noted postponements or rain effects are included.
Reports indicate canal work is being rushed with anticipated finish by October 1 unless landslides disrupt progress more than expected. Additional laborers from the West Indies are being imported to speed construction.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a royal wedding between Princess Victoria Luise and Prince Ernst August of Cumberland. Scattered text mentions ceremony steps and witnesses, with unclear details on location and date.
The passage shows garbled dialogue and stray phrases about freshness and belief, with references to Kansas City Journal and New York Telegraph style words. No coherent event or person identified.
A quirky historic note appears to describe advice on care and diet, with odd spellings and a slangy tone. It mentions a physician and boarding house context, indicating a light social or domestic scene from a period source.
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A teenage girl Cecelia, living with her parents in Jersey City, died after ingesting carbolic acid in a tenement hallway. A farewell note to her mother claimed she lied and asked for forgiveness, with a confusion-filled account of family issues and dropped plans to confess. Police found the bottle and a note indicating distress over financial embarrassment and attempted arrangements with a brother-in-law.
Charles Keidel from Baltimore, a Kimibe Piano official and prominent family member, killed himself by shooting at a beach front hotel in Atlantic City. Police say the act occurred last Friday and was not disclosed until after the body was shipped home.
Both houses reconvened in Trenton but adjourned until Monday without debating the governor’s call for jury reform. Senator Munson’s expected return from Europe could give Democrats the votes needed to pass the Chancellor sheriff bill. In Montclair, public opinion splits on Morris canal use for highway decor or canals and motorboats.
In York Trenton yielded 10 to 4 with York defeating Trenton. Allentown beat antic City 12 to 5, while Harrisburg beat Wilmington 12 to 2.
Miss Dayfene suggests Steggins may have hired a new stenographer to craft an elaborately sarcastic note about a minor matter. The Washington Star is cited as the source.
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