Personal notes from the Brunswick Rutgers dance weekend
Edward Morris and daughter Ethel spent the week end at Brunswick attending the Rutgers Military dance. Perden is sick at his t1 avenue home, and Newman John H. Sutphen of Long Branch is suffering from jofiumbaro at his Eatontown 2.
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Edward Morris
Ethel
Brunswick
Rutgers Military Dance
Perden
T1 Avenue
Newman John H. Sutphen
Long Branch
Jofiumbaro
Eatontown 2
Poisoned dog linked to horse thefts in rural area
A garbled report notes a setter poisoned near a country road amid a spate of horse thefts. Suspects linger, but authorities recall a man connected to prior thefts around the property. The dog stayed home when workers weren’t present, suggesting premeditation by unknown intruders.
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C. Stengel
Stone Road
Elf
Tran
Beatty to Open Branch Shop in West End
Siman Thomas Beatty of Ward opens a branch shop tomorrow in the est End area to handle his horseshoeing and blacksmith trade. The new location in Bind avenue will be reserved for trade while general orders are taken, occupying a building formerly used by the New York Cab Company in rear station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siman Thomas Beatty
Westwood and
Morris
Bind Avenue
New York Cab Company
H. O'Connell
Asbury Park Council Reviews Murder Reward
The Asbury Park Council last evening approved rewards for the apprehension of the murderer of Marie Smith and for locating her body. A $1 voucher to Burns Detective Agency representative Ira Schindler was approved, and a further $100 was allocated to William Benson who asserted he was first to see the victim.
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Nto
Frank Heidemann
Marrime Marie Smith
Asbury Parks Council
James TD. Carton
Davison
Ira Schindler
Burns Detective Agency
William
Benson
Seay
Bowlers Set For Big Two-Game County Match At Asbury Park
In Asbury Park, a two pair seven game bowling duel tops the night’s card at Pan House alleys. Bil Wer, White, and O E Emmons team with Victor to face Red Bank standouts in the county’s first home series. Bowlers travel by automobile after the match as noted in the Daily Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asge
White
Bilwer
Mr. White
O. E
Asbury Park
Emmons
Victor
Madero Plans Capital Move and Anti Tyranny Expedition
El Paso May 23 A peace announcement shifts focus to a socialists clash and Magonists under Diaz. Madero to journey to the capital by Thursday with De la Barra backing his cabinet picks. An American expedition of Juarez veterans plans to sail in four months to aid revolutions in South America or Africa, led by Paul Mason.
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el Paso
Tex
Madero
Diaz
Magon
California
Francisco de la Barra
Mexico
Senor de la Barra
Senor Madero
de la Barra
Ditz
Battle of
Juarez
South America
South Africa
Zululand
Paul Mason
The Taste For Music In Public Opinion
The piece notes swift progress in American taste for music, praising opera and instrumental forms. It recalls Bret Harte’s 1870s reaction to Wagner’s Tannhauser as “diabolically hideous” yet contrasts with modern views that place Wagner among great writers or painters, suggesting humor remains.
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America
Bret Harte
Tannhauser
Wagner
Collier's
An Attentive Class at the College of France
An anecdote from the Colour of Paris illustrates the College of France teaching every subject as long as a single pupil desires it. A math professor lectured a year to one student and congratulated him, only to learn the pupil was the professor’s coachman waiting outside.
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College of
France
Aris
Francis J
Paris
Europe
Monsieur
Reprimand For Tennyson During Ireland Visit
During a visit to Ireland with Aubrey de Vere Tennyson grew sulky and criticized dancing until a hostess redirected him by asking him to don an evening coat and invite her daughter Sophia to dance, a moment showing social pressures shaping his mood.
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Tennyson
Ireland
Aubrey de Vere
Sophia
Middletown man fined after Red Bank drunken arrest
Joseph Field of Middletown township near Red Bank was arrested by Officer Frank Estelle for drunken and disorderly conduct at the Jersey Palace boarding house on Riverside avenue. He refused to leave, was jailed, and faced a Recorder’s hearing before James H. Sickles, fined $50 with 90 days in jail as alternative.
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Joseph Field
Josey” Field
Middletown Township
Red Bank
Frank Estelle
Field
de Jersey Palace
Riverside Avenue
West Front Street
Estelle
Borough Hall
James H. Sickles
Tech County
Fields
A Critical Shave and a Five Dollar Thrill
John Hays Hammond paid five dollars for a shave in Maryland on a journey across the continent. He warned the barber not to nick him or he would cut him, and the barber fainted after completing the risky shave at the only town barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hays Hammond
Ele
Maryland
Hammond
Arony
New York Tribune
Plague Explanations From 1665 Cologne Treatise
An old Cologne book from 1665 explains the plague as caused by planetary motion, eclipses, floods, earthquakes, famines, wars, and even foul emissions from livestock. It also links outbreaks to divine anger over social injustices and oppression by rulers and high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Pest
The Bath In History Underlines Changing Hygiene Standards
The piece argues modern cleanliness is a social notion. Margaret Macmillan contrasts past rulers like Elizabeth I and Queen Anne with today’s urban child populations, noting that even court women faced high child mortality and limited bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Macmillan
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Anne
Deserter Husband Elopes With Servant Girl
A Philadelphia Times item reports a wife lamenting her husband’s elopement with the servant girl. She praises the girl as a perfect cook and respectful, wondering where to find another. The excerpt conveys the social uproar and personal heartbreak of infidelity.
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Philadelphia Times
Money as Character and Power in Philanthropy
The quote reflects that true power lies not in personal wealth but in the capacity to distribute funds to others. It notes money as both a character trait and a source of influence, emphasizing generosity as a measure of power rather than possession alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwer Lytton
Long Branch
Man of fashion teased by creditors over wardrobe
A playful exchange between She-Why Chirlié and He-Yes, noting his growing elegance and the creditors urging he settle debts, highlighting social pressures surrounding appearances and finances.
Resolutions Threaten Life of New Republic of Portugal
A report details resolutions that endanger the life of the so called New Republic of Portugal. The piece names political factions and key figures suspected of orchestrating the threats amid a volatile regional crisis.
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Republic of Portugal
Uprising Rumors Stir Portugal Ahead of Elections
The London Daily Mail claims a counter revolution is imminent in Lisbon and Oporto with many arrests noted in the Portuguese community in London. Officials question how many rumors serve to influence Portugal’s approaching elections.
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London
Portugal
The
Daily Mail
Lisbon
Oporto
Shopping For a Railroad
A New York Sun excerpt describes strict economy in railroad procurement. A female purchasing manager stresses buying only what is necessary, noting the railroad covers patient expenses and provides full outfits during recovery, while duplicates and extravagance are discouraged.
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New York Sun
Toothless Saws and Abrasive Cutting in Armor Plate Work
Thomas R. Shaw explains in Cassier's Magazine that high speed saw disks abrade armor plate by local fusion. Friction concentrates energy on tiny contact zones, melting microareas which are instantly rubbed away, exposing fresh surfaces for continuous wear.
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Thomas R. Shaw
Cassier’s
Tourists Gasp at Vesuvius Crater Amid Travel Quips
A group of tourists peered into Vesuvius crater when an American man quipped it resembled the infernal regions. An English woman retorted with humor about American travel, capturing a moment of cross cultural wit.
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Vesuvius
Change of Name Pendulum Lesson Sparks Curiosity
A classroom moment features a teacher prompting a sentence with the word pendulum while Little Rachel volunteers. The story hints at a playful exchange about inversion of lightning by a character named Pendu lam Franklin and the class’s reaction.
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Little Rachel
Pendulam Franklin
City Board of Estimate Meets To Review 1911 12 Budget
A meeting of the City Board of Estimate will be held at City Hall tomorrow night. Members include Frank K. Gano and Daniel W. Wardell from the Board of Education, Henry Joline and Charles E. Brown from the City Council, and Mayor Edwin W. Packer ex officio. Former Sheriff C. Asa Francis will act as clerk. The budget for the 1911-12 school year will be discussed. the Board of Education budget is ahead of last year.
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City Board of Estimate
Frank K. Gano
Daniel W. Wardell
Board of Education
Henry Joline
Charles E. Brown
Edwin W. Packer
C. Asa Francis
Horse and Runabout Stolen from Hack Driver at Asbury Park
Police report a sorrel mare about 15 hands high with red gear and a black body, plus a new harness, stolen from hack driver George Magill at Asbury Park. This morning the rig was found tied to a post on Adams Street after two men were seen deserting the horse.
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Asbury Park
Adams Street
George Magill
Organ installation pauses Red Bank church event
The Trio Sociable at First Presbyterian Church Red Bank and Wednesday prayer meeting are postponed as workers install a new organ. Installation began Monday and requires spreading pipes and parts across the chapel floor.
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Trio Sociable
Red Bank
Exhibition of Cups and Medals for East Jersey League Meet
Handsome silver cups gold lined trophies and gold silver bronze medals with ribbons for officials of the sixth annual East Jersey High School League field and track meet on display in JL de la Roussille's Red Bank store window. The display attracts much attention.
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East Jersey High School League
Shrewsbury Avenue
Red Bank
JL. de la Roussille
Broad &Tret
Reverend Cairns Addresses Red Bank Church
Rev T Alex Cairns M A BD assistant State superintendent of the AntiSaloon League spoke Sunday morning at the new First Presbyterian Church in Red Bank delivering an address on temperance.
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T. Alex. Cairns
AntiSaloon League
New First Presbyterian Church
Red Bank
Gift of Gas Range to Ladies Improvement Society
T R Ten Broeck manager of the Red Bank branch Broadstreet Consolidated Gas Company of New Jersey presents a gas range to the Ladies Improvement Society of the New First Presbyterian Church at that place.
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T. R. Ten Broeck
Red Bank
Broadstreet
Consolidated Gas Company of
New Jersey
Ladies’ Improvement ‘Society
New First Presbyterian” Church
Boils Keep Fair Haven Constable From Ease
Constable C Pitman Worthley of Fair Haven suffers boils on his neck though he remains at work. The illness causes significant discomfort while he carries out duties.
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Constable C. Pitman ‘Worthley
Fair Haven
Been Wishing at Red Bank
Mrs William DeRoche of Spring Lake formerly Red Bank has returned home after visiting relatives and friends at Red Bank. Advertise in the Daily Record.
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Red Bank
William DeRoche
Spring Lake
Plans for New Steamboat Pier at Keansburg Beach
The Keansburg Beach Company released plans and specs to contractors for a new steamboat pier projecting from their property. They developed the Hollyer property, bought for 9000 and spent about 10000 on development. Property valued at 100000 has been sold. this is about half of their holdings. Charles H. Roberts of New Monmouth led development and now heads Sea Girt real estate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keansburg Beach
Hollyer
Charles H. Roberts
New Monmouth
Sea Girt
Art Exhibit Returns Grant for Grammar School Pictures
The Grammar School earned 80.70 from a recent art exhibit with 31.95 on hand before April 1 bringing total to 112.65 to be spent on pictures for the Grammar School building. A committee of Miss Lancaster Miss L P Vautier Miss Grage Britton Miss Jackson Miss E Conkling Miss E Tomlinson and Miss N C Schramp is named to oversee the expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
L. P. Vautier
Grage Britton
Jackson
E. Conkling
E. Tomlinson
N. C. Schramp
Held Up By Negro At Highlands
Mrs. Joseph Covett and her son Joseph, Jr., were waiting for a trolley at Highlands when a brawny man confronted them. She struck him with an umbrella and shouted. the assailant vanished into darkness. A search found no one and no identification.
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Joseph Covett
Joseph, Jr
Highlands
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Mayon
Soldiers of Fortune
Wert’s Pharmacy
N. J
London Daily Mail
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OF Estimate
Red Bank Sociable
Sons of Veterans Camp
Keyport
Samuel T. Sleeper
Sons of Veterans
Fred Frick
Red Bank Theatre
Jersey Central Traction Company
Pavilion Hotel
Benjamin H. Ford
Daily Record
Keansburg Beach Company
Hanson
Ww. H. Woglley & GO
Broadway
Long Branch, N. J
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