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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1911
Page
8
A testimonial extols Vinci cod liver and iron tonic promising renewed appetite sleep and energy for a run down person. The note urges locals to obtain a bottle from Wert's Pharmacy Long Branch New Jersey and repeats the claim that the tonic helps all weak debilitated individuals in the area.
A peace agreement providing an armistice while both governments abide by terms was drawn by General Francisco I. Madero Jr and approved by Judge Carbajal. A dispatch urged Diaz to authorize his envoy to seal the treaty as insurrecto finances and debts are addressed and preparations for elections are promised.
Reports from Monterey Mexico dated May 22 describe a mob seizure of Torreon after rebel victory in which Chinese residents were killed and properties looted. Eyewitness accounts say twenty five Chinese were slain in the railroad dining house and others murdered in various areas as the mob moved through the town and fleeing foreigners sought safety.
Leonard Allen, 16, son of Mrs. Mary Allen, died at Middletown New York after three years of illness following captivity by a band of gypsies. Kidnapped at age 12 in 1906 he wandered off while companions swam and was found in 1909 in Fall River Massachusetts. Police raid freed him. two gypsies were convicted. He later became violent, threatened his mother, and was sent to an asylum.
The Rev. F. S. Carroll assistant rector of the Church of the Ascension in Washington announces his plan to leave the ministry to pursue the theater. He says he does not feel the church is his vocation and will enter a local acting school to prepare for the stage, with a possible return to other work if unsuccessful.
Dr C W Moots of Toledo told the OMO medical convention that many thin women suffer from internal disorders. He suggested they sleep on their sides to avoid back sleeping and said some should be operated on, provoking mixed reactions about health and weight.
Daniel O'Connell of Waterbury, Connecticut quarreled with his wife Nast who vowed revenge. She seized his false teeth and refused to return them. After a day of beer broth, O'Connell reported to police. Probation Officer Combellack handles the case to seek reconciliation and avoid hunger or a diet shift.
The government announces plans to build railways in south Sumatra at a cost near 15 million dollars. This project aims to improve transportation and logistics under government initiative.
A fragment notes bargains listed on the third page under cent a word. It mentions discounts and items offered at low prices and invites readers to check the page for specifics.
Witnesses testified a team of horses a bay and brown a buggy and harness were stolen from Joseph P. Sproul with Spivock later identified with the wagon. Rosenberg Rosenberg and Waldman faced multiple charges as detectives traced a long chain of thefts from Long Branch to Red Bank and Philadelphia with bail set and further complaints anticipated.
In Belgium dogs are used in place of horses for street work. In manufacturing towns many dogs pull loads, with two dogs often seen per street. They ride in wagons single double or triple and are kept in livery barns. They eat black bread and flesh and cost 5 to 6 cents a day for board. Louisvile Tourist?
More than 150 business leaders from Red Bank and nearby gathered Friday night for the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church banquet in the church basement. Speakers included Attorney General Edmund Wilson and Ex-Governor Edward C. Stokes, with remarks on politics, education, temperance, and public reform.
The Chattle boys traveled to Lakewood Saturday and lost 7-6 in ten innings after a late Lakewood rally. Miller earned a surprise first year hit. Ot was pitched. Heiles led Lakewood with four hits. The game featured strong umpiring by Mr. Grant and was a tightly played East Jersey High School League contest with no intentional kicks.
The report notes Chas Brown at center field and Rooney at first, with Rooney pitching the last three innings. Capt. ain short excelled in defense and Miller earned credit by a clutch hit that secured the win for Laewood. A slim chance remains for Chattle in the pennant race.
Mrs. Ci Lone Knight of Lewis Street Eatontown wife of the Eatontown Methodist Church pastor is arranging a gold medal contest to be held early in June at Crescent Hall Lewis Street Eatontown Misses Laura Dickinson and Charlotte Sanford will be Eatontown contestants both winners of silver medals in prior contests Other contestants from Long Branch Red Bank and nearby towns are expected.
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