City adopts new building code to wipe out eyesore ruins
City Commissioners pass a building code to tear down structures more than 50 percent damaged. Owners must comply or face tearing costs charged to the property plus a 50 dollar daily fine. Inspectors may order vacating unsafe buildings and make temporary repairs to protect nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore
Second Avenue
Pavilion Avenues
Cottage Place
Cedar Avenue
Fay Street
Bullet wound among lake visitors at Tepeanus incident
William Darby twenty one of Jackson street Freehold is hospitalized in Trenton with a bullet wound to the left shoulder from a revolver fired by Louis Tovey at Lake Tepanemus. The gun misfired during a group visit as Darby disrobed. the cartridge exploded but did not reach the lung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Darby
Jackson Street
Freehold
St. Francis’ Hospital
Trenton
Lake Tepanemus
Louis Tovey
Darby
Tovey
Harvard Honors Pitman B Potter in Class of 1914
Cambridge May 28 Harvard honors Pitman Benjamin Potter of Long Branch as an odist in the class of 1914. Potter aged 22 led his class at Harvard for four years and held multiple scholarships. He captained a debating team at Chattle High School and served as president of the athletic association in his senior year. He was the state Boys Council Y M C A representative for Monmouth County in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mays
New Jersey
Harvard
Quentin Reynolds
Montclair
Marshall
Pitman Benjamin Potter
Long Branch
Albert Francis Pickernell
Englewood
Alexander Lopin Jackson
Y. M. C. Avs
Newark
Potter
Monmouth County
Ftarvard
the Crimson
University Daily
Forty Motorists Up On Charges
More than 40 cases for violating New Jersey automobile laws were heard by State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Job H. Lippincott. Fines were imposed and revocations issued while some cases were suspended or postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
New Jersey
Job H. Lippincott
William M. Brown
New Brunswick
Twenty Second Jersey Children's Home Society Annual Meeting
The twentieth annual meeting of the New Jersey Children's Home Society is set for Thursday June 11 at the Y M C A building in Trenton. Rev Dr W W Knox will give the morning address at 11 o clock. The Ladies Auxiliary hosts lunch at 1 o'clock. The afternoon features an illustrated lecture on the society's work using over sixty lantern slides. All members and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Children's Home Society
Trenton
W. W. Knox
New Brunswick
Knox
State Board of Managers
Ladies' Auxiliary
Young Women's Christian Association
Society
Bishop James A. McFaul marks 37 years as priest
Bishop James A. McFaul of the Diocese of Trenton celebrates the thirty seventh anniversary of his ordination. No special celebration was held and the bishop remains in good health. He previously served as rector of the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea before his selection as bishop. An advisory note states no morning boat will run from Long Branch on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten
Long Branch
James A. McFaul
Trenton
Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Addy
Allgor Released On Enron Writ At Freehold Court
In Freehold Judge John E. Foster freed Israel Allgor Jr. on a writ of error after bail set at 3000 dollars. Allgor, arraigned for robbing Winter of 66 dollars and 75 cents on September 28, he faced five to fifteen years in state prison. Lipsey Sentenced Five Months For Assault On Jacob Schwartz. Lipsey cried as he was led to jail following a five month county jail term for assault. Other notes include Charles Jones five months for carrying concealed weapons at Asbury Park and Raymond Westerbrook sent to Rahway for auto theft. The Columbia Hotel license transfer was approved, and the Spring Lake Golf club license granted. A brush fire near Slocum Place prompted quick use of a chemical extinguisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Cook
Charles F. Ditman
Israel Allgor, Jr
Belmar
Cyrus L. Low
Allgor
Freehold
John E. Foster
Morris Lipsey
Jacob Schwartz
Schwartz
William L. Edwards
Lipsey
Widow Jane Lane Dies After Long Illness in Long Branch
Mrs Jane Amanda Lane longtime Wall Street Norwood grocery operator died at Cooper home 9 Broadway at 320 am after Brights disease and dropsy. She aged 76 near 77th birthday. Funeral Saturday 11 am from Cooper home. burial West Long Branch. Survived by sons Edgar and James Lane. Member of Old First Methodist Episcopal Church. Local obituary notes long residence in Long Branch and family business details.
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Jane Amanda Lane
St Samuel Lane
Wall Street
Norwod Avenue
Cooper Home
Broadway
Cooper
West Long Branch
Willian H. Morris, Jr
Lane
Long Branch
John Corlips
Samuel Lane
Edgar Lane
New York
James Lane
Plainfield
Campbell Avenue
Old First Methodist Episcopal Church
Mediation progress on Mexican crisis before protocol set
Washington reports say mediation aims to settle the Mexican problem before Huerta can deploy arms landed at Puerto Mexico. Secretary Bryan and President Wilson met. officials say a protocol is not yet drawn up though progress is hopeful. Carranza factions face possible participation or acceptance of mediation results within 24 hours.
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Washington, D. C
Huerta
Puerto Mexico
White House
Bryan
Wilson
Joseph P. Tumulty
Carranza
School Inspector Elections And Board Actions Noted
The May board meeting elected the present sanitary inspectors Drs Will Campbell and Slo cum to renewed terms at $600 salaries each. The 1914 15 school year was set with fall start September 5 and year end June 22 1916. A. D. Sherman acted as secretary during Britton’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
John T. Britton
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
A. D. Sherman
Funeral of Rev. James A. Reynolds Draws 75 Priests
The funeral for Rev. James A. Reynolds rector of St. James Church Red Bank drew about seventy five priests from across the state. Rev. Dr. William P. Cantwell of this city celebrated a solemn high mass at 10 30. A eulogy by Rev. John W. Norris outlined his priestly life from ordination in Trenton to his service in Red Bank and Deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Reynolds
St. James’ Catholic Church
Red Bank
William P. Cantwell
M. C. O' Donnell
Keyport
Edward J. Egan
Church of the Holy Cross
Sea Bright
John 5. Murray
New Monmouth
Joseph Linane
Toms River
John W. Norris
St. Mary's Church
Deal
Father Reynolds
Trenton
Father Norris
Omiwilso
Noris
Veterans Visit Schools Tomorrow for Patriotic Program
James T. Morris Post No 46 G A K plans a tomorrow afternoon visit to Grammar School for patriotic exercises. Veterans will tell war anecdotes. Program includes recitations songs and solos by students and a flower drill. Ice cream shop opens May 9 at 1389 Lippincott Ave. includes ad copy for pansies at 25c.
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James Tl. Morris Post
Long—School
Tiano
Ella Robbins
Bernice Blaisdell
Elizabeth van Dyke
Jennie Acerra
Hove
Rose Gettleson
Sofio
Rose DeNucci
State Officials Exempted From Liability Law Change
Assistant Attorney General Boggs states that state officials earning over 1200 annually and elected officials are exempt from the 1913/1914 liability provisions. Insurance policy implications involve state chauffeurs and accident coverage at reduced rates. The ruling affects motor vehicle department policies and state risk coverage. President Wilson rejects delaying anti trust legislation amid business fear and warns of drastic measures if amendments stall. Grand Jury funds for Monmouth County: 87 bills handed down in May term.
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Trenton
Boggs
Commonwealth
Motor Vehicle Department
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Interstate Trade Commission
United States
Democratic Party
Monmouth County
Grand Jury
Bicycle accident injures dairy worker in Hamilton Avenue
John Hayes of Martin McCue's dairy suffered a painful fall when bicycle forks broke on Rockwell Avenue. He was treated at Monmouth Memorial Hospital for facial cuts, with a single stitch for the upper lip. he escaped serious injury and quipped about not buying another bike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hayes
Martin McCue
Hamilton Avenue
Rockwell Avenue
Hayes
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Mc. McCue
Hohn
Widow of Sergeant Reid Dies at Atlantic City
Martha A. Reid widow of Sergeant Robert W. Reid of this city died Tuesday at her daughter Hattie Rightmiere s home in Atlantic City after a short illness. She was 65. Burial is scheduled for 1 30 p m at Cypress Hill cemetery Brooklyn. Since her husband s death she lived with her daughter in Atlantic City. the Reid homestead was on Oak Wood avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Reid
Robert W. Reid
Hattie Rightmiere
Atlantic City
Cypress Hill Cemetery
Brooklyn
Mrs. Reid
Reid
Oak Wood Avenue
Rev Reeves and wife mark half century of marriage
Rev and Mrs Willis Reeves of Ocean Grove celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a quiet observance at home. Reeves served fifty years in the ministry, retiring five years ago and remaining at Ocean Grove. He formerly led Old First Church in West Long Branch for five years. The couple have two children living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Reeves
Mt Tabor Way
Ocean Grove
Reeves
Old First Church
West Long Branch
B . C. Lippincott
Adah Chapter Hosts Grand Officers and Visitors
Adah Chapter No 5 of the Order of the Eastern Star hosted Grand Chapter officers and guests at Maconie Hall with over 250 members from Asbury Park Lakewood and Barnegat in attendance. Two candidates were exemplified by Mrs J A Stratton and her daughter Mrs Harry Truax of Lincoln Avenue. Grand officers included Past Grand Matron Covington and Grand Matron Mandy with Grand Patron Bridges. Refreshments followed. Adah Chapter No 6 reports a strong year led by Matron Nettie Bray of Grand Avenue.
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Adah
Order of the Eastern Star
Maconie Hall
Asbury Park
Lakewood
Barnegat
J. A. Stratton
Harry Truax
Lincolnn Avenue
Covington
Newark
Mandy
Haledon
Nettie Bray
Urand Avenue
Reid and Lane Death Notices From Atlantic City and Long Branch
Martha A Reid died in Atlantic City New Jersey on May 26 1914 aged 65 widow of Robert W Reid. Burial at Cypress Hill Cemetery Brooklyn N Y occurred May 20 at 1 30 p m. Jane Amanda Lane died at Long Branch New Jersey on May 28 aged 77 widow of Samug Lane. Funeral from Cooper home 89 North Broadway Saturday May 30 at 11 a m. Relatives and friends invited.
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Lane
Long Bratch
N. J
Jane Amanda Lane
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Shrewsbury River
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