26 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
1
A brief obituary notice honors the late resident of Cedar for life in memory of the individual tied to Broadway and Rosd. The record notes the deceased’s association with local streets and community ties.
lifelong resident Captain Aude Potter died at 12:15 AM at his home on 88th Avenue in his 84th year. Known as Uncle, he will lie in state at his house then at Asbury E Church for a service led by Rev. Dr. R. B. Stephen. Interment at Longchase Cemetery.
Reading the notice, the Smithson Memorial M. B. Church School hosts a rally next Sunday at Simpson School. Organizers invite attendees from the community to support the school program and activities.
The New P sure Missionary Society held its meeting with the secretary presiding and officers elected. Names mentioned include Mrs. E. A. Hobley district secretary and Mrs. Steadman Applegate among others, with delegates from Long Branch Asbury Park Belmar and nearby wards.
Report describes inmates rushing a prisoner and tearing bars from a cell at the Weat Belmar jail. A farmer, George Winter, injured in the escape attempt, lies in a hospital in critical condition. Five officers opened fire as the prisoner tried to flee toward the rooftop edge after bars were removed.
An engineer from the New Haven Railroad reports a wreck on June 12, resulting in twenty or more injuries. The incident involved the Sprihs line and caused significant damage to trains and infrastructure. Further details are pending official reports.
An Alabama Great Northern train is attacked by masked robbers who explode dynamite and fire on the engine as it pursues the fleeing group. Palmer is wounded, and armed men with revolvers cover the bandits as they attempt to escape on foot.
A Department of Ak ic report signals a long term rise in living costs with food for the workingman up by seventy percent over the last decade. The study highlights 13 commodities making up two thirds of purchases, with meat and other essentials showing the largest increases, and calls attention to broad price pressure across key staples.
Fragmentary notice indicates the British government considers isolating Ulster via cutting off postal and communications links. Mentions a proposed measure and opposition from Unionists, with reference to agreement with the Marcon Wirelege Company.
Citizens of Tsien Va gather to discuss forming an organization to push the branch court proposition. Speaker Mr. Hope outlines county tax contributions and asks if residents deserve a branch court, with a larger meeting planned for next Thursday.
At the Board of Health session a new ordinance aimed at sanitation was proposed banning common towels hair combs brushes and cake soap in washrooms of hotels and public venues in Long Branch The president Dr Paul Kahn reported inquiries into milk prices across municipalities with recent milk ordinance activity and stated Erie Pennsylvania reports milk retail price remaining unchanged
The Newark news tale claims the owner of property disputes a portion of the Port Monmouth clothing case as entirely untrue. Clothing not identified or linked to Hetty Coe’s house appears, while authorities face renewed public concern and a private detective is noted for exposing guilty parties.
Contemporary report notes a fire tragedy at Triangle Shirtwaist Company killing 147 workers. Senator Pomerene announces a verdict. Obie and Justice Russell involved as a committee member faces fines. A new currency bill and a Fifth Avenue court scene are described with details of penalties and bribes.
Attendees at the Mor Mon Society Quaker meeting in Shrewsbury showed interest in the old berging ground and the Quaker house as arrangements were praised. The event included references to local fraternal groups and lodge activities.
The widow of Sir Louis Molesworth, daughter of Brig. Gen. Frost of Be Louts, died after an injury to the jugular vein early today. The article fragment notes her status and parentage but lacks full context.
Robert Pedden of Tinton Falls experiences a notable moment in a local game as age and effort collide with competition. The report highlights Pedden’s performance and the contest setting.
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