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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
6
Hartford fire at the House of the Good Shepherd traps fifty girl inmates on the fourth floor. Flames and smoke force jump to life nets with nuns and the mother overseeing a statue of the Virgin. All escape unharmed as fire losses reach $100,000.
English history notes that 150 commissioners were named to try King Charles I. Of them seventy acted, fifty nine signed the death warrant in January 1649. Twenty nine were later tried and ten executed.
P A W Widener, a high ranking tobacco trust official, faces potential criminal charges as authorities pursue a prosecution. The case centers on alleged misconduct within corporate operations and regulatory oversight. Authorities have not disclosed specific charges or timing for the proceedings.
In Newark on May 31 Colonel Roosevelt declared the laws of the land outworn. He praised Lincoln and urged laws to keep pace with changing conditions, stressing clean politics and business, rights of labor, and a republic standing for righteousness even at any cost. He supported arbitration only if justice prevailed.
Oscar Bartlestone of New York, injured in an automobile crash at Barnegat, endured surgery at Atlantic City City Hospital without anesthesia, requesting a strong cigar as a substitute during the procedure. He was thrown through the windshield.
Nicholas de Palma aged twenty died at Alexian hospital as the second victim of the grade crossing wreck on the Long Branch railroad Monday. One man and two horses were killed in the incident near Elizabeth New Jersey.
Midshipman Frederick S. Hatch of New Hampshire tops the 1911 class with a four year aggregate of 705 out of 800. Herbert H. Bousen of South Carolina is second. several others exceed 85 percent of the possible mark. Other high ranks include Walter W. Webster, Bairner Bullard, Webb Hayes, Robert M. Griffin, and Robert H. Skellen with scores ranging from 691.98 to 621.96, followed by Ernest L. Patch, Alfred G. Zimmerman, Rodger W. Paine, Henry L. Merring, Morris D. Gilmore, George M. Lowrey, and John A. Fletcher.
Allentown May 31 At the largest Jersey sale ever held in Europe or America J B Haggin Lexington bought Noble of Oaklands for 15000 the record price for a Jersey bull He then paid 7000 for Lady Viola queen of the herd amid sharp competition The 22000 paid for the brace exceeds prior records by six thousand dollars for Jersey cattle
The state board of education orders a June 10 investigation of the State School For the Deaf in Trenton, led by Josiah Stryker under Attorney General Wilson. The probe follows charges that attendants Mrs. Clara Tindale and Miss Helen Reedy hosted men at midnight suppers and caused disturbances.
Henry Moore of Union Hill New Jersey fell over 150 feet while flying a Curtiss biplane near Hempstead New York on May 31. His motor failed mid air and he landed in a cabbage field with only scratches and bruises. In Allegan Michigan Albert Shepard former Plainwell banker was convicted of making a false report to the state banking commissioner.
Colon May 31 The canal zone health report states the disease causing alarm is malignant malaria and not yellow fever, per an official canal commission account. The finding suggests malaria rather than yellow fever as the health threat in the area.
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey spoke at Chapel Hill before ten graduates receiving bachelor degrees. He warned against moral cowardice and urged educated men to engage in reform and regulation of corporations, saying the nation is coming to itself and needs competent, selfless leaders to replace unscrupulous rulers.
In a witty exchange from the Cleveland Plain Dealer Henry resists asking for his father's consent to a library visit. The dialogue features a sharp remark about “that little yellow whiskered gink” and dismisses Papa’s involvement in the deal.
Drought reports across Bergen County predict total crop failure. Hackensack area farmers on the western slope between Teaneck and Leonia report near ruin, prompting replanting of vegetables. In south Bergen, irrigation via wells and river water is being used as drought tightens its grip on garden truck farms, with Moonachie among affected patches.
The New Jersey branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks held a Plainfield convention with about a hundred delegates. Officers elected for the year include President John J. Shaffrey of Newark and vice presidents W A McDonald of Jersey City and W H Pemberton of Perth Amboy, with J J Geison of Orange as national delegate and William Miller of Hoboken as alternate.
Morristown New Jersey May 31 authorities recall the Salmagundi yearbook after students used nicknames for masters and buildings. All copies were gathered and only expurgated editions remain available to readers and staff.
M F Korlath, the Scalp Level banker who absconded with nearly 500000 of his bank funds, was captured in San Francisco by Windber Pa Chief McMullen after a continental pursuit. The town faced panic and depositors fear lynching if he is returned.
Edward A. Merdian of Middletown, a close Democratic Assembly candidate, is having his residence and barns painted by Henry Ackerman of Keansburg. J Frank Swackhamer, retired from the coal trade, has removed coal pockets and sheds to improve his property. Henry Pentermann, who expanded his summer home near Middletown, has bought several tons of cement to create new walks.
The graduating class of Eatontown and Oceanport public schools will hold civility exercises on Friday evening June 9 in Crescent Hall. Class colors pink and white. motto Seek Wisdom. Music by Eatontown orchestra. Members include Cora Reynolds Esther Southall Pennie Fitzpatrick Violet Bailly Percy Van Schoick Victor Gordman Syefard McCue Nathan Miller.
In a playful scene titled Behind The Scenes, a chorus of quirky characters, including a handsome poet and a hard-to-please bartender, performs witty exchanges. The dialogue touches on loyalty, marriage, and career motives as they tease the Colonel and Captain about promotions and a personal dilemma.
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