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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
3
Fragmented timetable lines show New Jersey Central routes from Newark and Elizabeth to New York and Sandy Hook with multiple express and local departures. Mentions branches, times like 6.50 and 7.50 am, and connections via Red Bank with Sunday service details.
Theodore Strickland a widower in his home pursues a wife after failing to find romance. He writes a proposal to Miss Burwell but a postman delivers a surprise note that leads to a match with a dancing club girl who recognizes him. The tale ends with their mutual recognition and engagement.
Fashion trends dominate the page with May Manton patterns and bordered foulards alongside linen and mohair for summer. A New York charitable effort led by Mrs J Borden Harriman and Mrs Ida White Parker aims to stave off baby deaths by creating 60 milk depots and distributing affordable, properly prepared milk to prevent malnutrition. Italian bead jewelry captivates observers, the Venetian rope of gilt glass beads sparking coin-like admiration and inspiring lookalikes despite cheaper price.
In Philadelphia the Phillies defeated St Louis 4 to 2 with Alexander and Dooin on the mound for Philadelphia. In Brooklyn Pittsburg won 7 to 2 behind Leifield and Gibson. New York beat Cincinnati 6 to 1 with Keefe and Clarke. Boston and Chicago game postponed by rain. Standings show Philadelphia 23-13, New York 21-13, Chicago 21-13, St Louis 15-16, Cincinnati 14-16, Brooklyn 13-22, Boston 8-28. American League games: Chicago beat New York 3-2 in ten innings. Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 12-6. Detroit beat Washington 6-2. St Louis defeated Boston 9-6. Standings list Detroit 29-9, New York 17-16, Philadelphia 19-15, Cleveland 16-22, Chicago 17-15, Washington 12-22, Boston 8-16.
William L. Ralston the Rescue Mission resident claimed an inheritance of 300000 from a Pittsburgh aunt and fled on Saturday telling Superintendent Sheckler he would return with the fortune. He offered to donate 50000 to the mission but no Pittsburgh death or will is found. Mission officials suspect monomania.
K C Brown avenges a setback by stopping Harlem Tommy Murphy in forty two seconds of the first round at the Madison Athletic Club New York May 26. Reporters noted the victory was quick and unexpected and left ring observers briefly doubting Murphy's action.
Fashion notes describe seamless shoulders and black lace edged handkerchiefs. Ostrich feather trims appear on hats and dresses while metal net rib bones and Persian silk bands add structure. Overskirts finish tunics, red dominates artificial flowers, and ornate repousse framed bags appear in multiple luxurious leathers.
London reports a dispensation issued by the pope allowing Roman Catholics of the British empire to eat meat on Friday June 23 during the coronation period. The measure spares observers from abstaining that day.
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