29 May 1913
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
1
In thick fog, tugs worked for hours to locate the unfortunate steamship as three vessels stood by. The American Line boat Haverford ran aground while attempting to enter Queenstown harbor.
In dense fog off Queenstown Ireland the American liner Haverford carrying 900 passengers ran aground near Cork Head Dawmt Rock while entering the harbor. Tugs and other vessels standby as passengers are being transshipped. Company officials report all aboard are safe though the ship seems doomed and officials in Liverpool noted it struck the reef while preparing to take on 80 passengers for Philadelphia.
Min Waives Hearing On Manslaughter Charge as Albert Uippincott also waives a hearing awaiting grand jury action. An inquest into Mrs Sarah Williams' death adjourned after viewing the remains. A Sunday festival under Simson Memorial Church hosts Civil War stereopticon views in the church basement with ice cream and strawberries served. attendance limited.
About eleven yesterday morning a touring car owned by T. B. Hasler of Little Silver backed into the east storefront window of Red Bank Hardware Co on Monmouth street. The brakes allegedly failed and the top rear of the car pressed the plate glass breaking it. The car was undamaged. Insurance coverage expected. Minor excitement for a few minutes.
A real estate dispute involving Solomon R. Guggenheim and Clarence C. Mingenheimer led to a hearing before Vice Chancellor Stevens in Newark. The case centers on a September 1908 agreement transferring parcels in Elberon and a $22,500 payment, with $10,000 allegedly unpaid, and a possible vendor's lien on land held by Mingenheimer Realty Co or by Max Zabels.
Miss Edith Hook of Canal street Red Bank will marry Frank W N Worth of the Daily Record. A Philathea Society shower at Mrs Myron E Slayters Branch avenue Red Bank drew about thirty guests in a surprise event with a mock wedding and a generous flow of hats cut glass linen kitchen utensils and other gifts. The party was marked by good cheer despite bad weather and featured a playful wedding centerpiece with the flower girl among the main roles.
Mrs Lidia Adams aged nearly 87 died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Alice Newman home in East New Street Sea Bright from paralysis after repeated illness. Funeral at two tomorrow at the Newman home with Rev Orville Duffield officiating Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Born in New Bedford she moved nine weeks ago to Sea Bright where her husband died 38 years ago.
Long Branch Board of Education approves a budget totaling 132,665 dollars for the year starting July 1, with 65,667 dollars anticipated from state funds and 66,998 dollars to be raised by local taxation. The action names officials, appointments, and resignations, including a new attendance officer.
The Red Bank Chautauqua committee reported tickets for the June 12 to 18 event selling well, with a large banner placed on Broad near Mechanic. An advertisement notes the Chelsea Ave Merry-Go-Round opening Decoration Day. Also listed are show ads for Ambrosio's Satan and other attractions at Broadway Theatre, and local sport and gear promotions.
The commencement exercises will be held June 4. Leon Smock Bowne is valedictorian among graduates including Marjorie Prin teas Adama Edith Rattier Keen Smock Bowne Elmer Brown Harvey Leonard Davia Alpha Nathan Herbert Blanche Smith Ireland Beatrice Jackson Harry Knight Florence Christina Meyer Everett Ayers Hud lett. Program features essays, recitations, music by the school orchestra and diplomas presented by LB White. The class motto Labor Conquers All and colors pink and green.
Rufus Abbott a 52 year old florist of Manasquan New Jersey was found dead by his wife in the attic of their North Broad street home. He had locked doors but the wife entered by window. Doctors certified death and coroner A W Bennett issued a burial permit. Abbott had been ill for some time and left a widow.
James B Morris Post No 46 G A R and James B Morris Camp No 25 S of V attend Inter medial School exercises this afternoon. Pupils from Intermedial and Chattle High perform songs and recitations including Columbia the Gem of the Ocean and The Invisible Heroes. Veterans discuss Civil War experiences then a Lyric Red Bank program and a Decoration Day promotion run through the evening.
The fourth Kattenbach Highlands dinner in Highland Beach drew about 200 from Middletown, Atlantic Highlands and Highlands to honor Hon. Frank B Katzenbach of Trenton. He declared his gubernatorial bid serious, rejected boss control, and defended his record while praising sincerity, independence and courage. Attendees included Dr VanDyke and Alston Beekman with various state and local officials noted.
The Grace Methodist Church in Red Bank elected trustees at last night’s midweek prayer service in the church lecture room. Elected were Joseph W. Child Dr R Browning Wilson and Frank J Dibben for one year James L Tilton Warren H Smock and William JB Mout for two years Robert R Mount Jacob G Shutts and Capt Charles J Throckmorton for three years. An advertisement notes local theater showings at Lyric Red Bank tonight with films and a special matinee for Decoration Day. A lost bicycle reward is offered for A M Sico of 233 Broadway. A birth is reported to Mr and Mrs Gittleman on Fourth Avenue. An old plank will be sold Tuesday June 3 at 2 p m on Parker's Creek bridge by J M Corlies. Card of Thanks and bereavement notices follow.
After a meeting between City Engineer Seaman and Commissioners Fleck Arrowsmith Woolley Howland, the Olive Byron bell tower at North Long Branch built by Charles Hobrough of Lite Silver was approved with a $100 contract reduction. The vote passed 4 to 1 with Woolley opposed.
Twenty eight members of Arrow smith Post No 61 Gd A BR Red Bank will attend the Gettysburg anniversary exercises on the battlefield in early July with some accommodated in hotels and private homes. Major travelers include Adjutant Chandler Ro H Werth Sickles Morris Parsons and others from Red Bank Oceanic Batontown Atlantic Highlands Keansburg and Middletown. Most depart June 30 with others the next day. Also Red Bank church shifts Sunday school to 930 am through summer and Children’s Day is June 8 with rehearsals underway.
Tonight tomorrow and Saturday at The Grand Theatre a special bill titled the best yet. Vera Sabine at Broadway Theatre tonight with Chas Sabine and eight other all star acts. Elberon Eng Co No 4 rescheduled meeting May 29 due to Decoration Day. Washington Park trustees postpone to next week. Long Branch Merchants Association meeting 8:30 PM City Hall. Sugar Bowl ad offers molasses kisses for Saturday. See The Claws of the Vulture three reels at The Grand. Ned Norton and his Pullman Porter Maids at Broadway Theatre tonight with eight other acts. No morning Long Branch beat on Friday.
Long Branch chauffeur in the other car. Occupants of each machine blame the other for the crash at Shrewsbury shortly after eleven o'clock. Five people were injured, Miss Lenore Wright of Newark drove a Reo Lancing, with Courtney Wright and May Cavanaugh of Asbury Park among the passengers. Carter, a chauffeur from Long Branch and Newark, drove a Fiat limousine. Both cars overturned. witnesses reported severe bruises and shaking.
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