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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
9
Abe Burlett known as Abe of Red Bank was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct and abusing his wife. At Freehold he faced Recorder Badeau who sentenced him to ninety days in the county jail after a disputed hearing and a sharp exchange.
Memorial Day morning features Chattle against the Alumni in a traditional game with many former stars. Notable names include Winnie Warwick Jimmy Walsh Mike Rowland Bennett Woolley Allie Heiles Dick Van Dye Howard Stokes Jess Patton Lou Fish and others slated to play this week. The Alumni battery likely features Mike Rowland on the mound and Jimmie Waleh catching.
Edwin Trainer Levett ten year old son of C B Levett of Middletown township near Red Bank died last night of pneumonia after a two week illness. He leaves three other children. Funeral arrangements managed by Harry C May of Red Bank not yet set.
Judge Robert Woodrow Archbald of the United States commerce court faces scrutiny over a bank transaction tied to the Katydid mine near Moosic Pennsylvania. Allegations claim Archbald and a friend bought a mine heap for 3500 dollars and planned to resell to the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley electric line for 35000 dollars, raising disqualification concerns due to Erie Railroad’s frequent involvement in court cases. Archbald, a Yale graduate born in Pennsylvania, has long judicial tenure from 1887 and federal district judge since 1901, with Commerce Court appointment pending since 1910. Meanwhile Governor Forbes of the Philippines reports progress in commerce education and sanitation, noting 600,000 pupils, self sufficiency, and no US treasury outlays for a decade. Forbes, a Harvard graduate and Ralph Waldo Emerson descendant, is 42, single, and formerly Philippines commission member and secretary of commerce and police.
Ed die Jones led with five wins totaling 25 points as juniors dominated the meet. West, Briskey, Errickson and Coles set multiple records, including mile relay and standing broad jump. Girls excelled in sprint relays, with a crowded field and intense competition.
The junior class meet produced tight finishes with four winners in the close 50 yard dash and a dead heat for fourth between Miss Luther and Miss Van Derveer. Thurston West and Eddie Jones vied for the Long Branch Record medal as Thurston West and Eddie Jones fought to the last events. The meet featured strong performances across track and field events, with several records broken by Thurlow West, Eddie Jones, and others, and a strong showing by both girls and boys competitors.
To celebrate its tenth anniversary the Spring Lake Auxiliary of Monmouth Memorial Hospital will host an evening of cards and dancing at the New Breakers on Friday. Louis N. Moss, manager of the popular summer hostelry, welcomes the committee headed by President Mrs. Theodore H. Bennett. Professor Stillwell's orchestra of Freeport will provide music. Attendees may play cards, dance, or do both. Charter members are urged to attend. Tickets available at Hill's Drug Store, Spring Lake.
Mr. and Mrs. George Woodin of New York with Mrs. Woodin’s father, Peter Frost, a plantation owner from the Isle of Pine, Cuba, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Woodin of Lippincott Avenue. Frost, well traveled in the United States and Cuba, praised Long Branch as a very beautiful city.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quote shows a husband accusing his wife of sacrifices while she retorts that she gave up several young men for him. The exchange highlights marital irony and social roles in a single humorous vignette.
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