Boers Ambush British and Capture Six Guns
The British force under Colonel Broadwood moved toward Bloemfontein after leaving Thaba Nchu. At dawn the camp near Modder was shelled and, while the convoy advanced, the rear guard failed to respond as Boers concealed near a deep creet trapped the whole force and captured the troops and six guns. General Colyne’s division began shelling the Boers upon arrival at Bloemfontein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coloriel Broad
Hussara
Pilchely
Thaba Ni Clu
Epruit
Colyne
Bloemfontein
News in London reports British doubts after Boer ambush near Bloemfontein
Dispatches from London detail General Butler and Lord Roberts doubts about British scouting. A convoy with guns was ambushed near Bloemfontein, with several guns and wagons captured. Boer tactics praised by observers, while Colvile may still attempt rescue. Boer prisoners start for St Helena. Was Soubert requests oversight of transitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
General Butler
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
War Office
Lkely
Colvile
Broadwood
Gentha
Lisbon
Mallangs
Beira
Rhodesia
Affatra
Senhor ‘Volga Belrad
Chamber of Deputies
Delagon Bay
Spenser Wilkinson
Helen Qape
St. Helena
Tranaporta
Boe
Cronje
Free State Railways
City Ponders Beach Front Sale Offer 150000
A public meeting in Educational hall ratified James A Bradley’s offer to sell the beach front and power system for 150000. The council plans to appoint Henry Mitchell and George Krueh to the Park and Beach Commission and to issue bonds only as needed to pay Bradley, with remaining funds loaned for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ‘A. Bradley
George F. Wilbur
Ryadley
Coun
Treat
Steinbach
Wilber
Ten Broeck
Kirkbride
Reppe & New York Banking House
R. Bradley
Mon Council
Bradley As & Inber
Park and Beach Commission
TenHroeck
Woold
George F. Krueh
Henry ‘Mitchell
Bradley
Opposition ticket nominates candidates in Park Hall primary
Frank L. Tuttle nominated for council in First Ward Citizens primary held in Park Hall. Dr H B Kinmonth refused to enter. Joseph L. Oliver named freeholder, John L. Schneider assessor, William B. Rogers and Robert Ryan constables, Charles E. King Jr justice of the peace. Republican slate endorsed for treasurer clerk collector assessor of the poor and boards of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. ‘Tuttle
Counell
Park Hall
Kinmonth
Joseph L. Oliver Waas
John L. Schneider
William B. Rogers
Robert Ryan
Charles E. King
Cheraber of
Commiasioners of ‘Appeal
Board of Education
Dr. Bala's Tribute to Dr. Stryker Memorial Service
A memorial service honoring the late Rev. Dr. Peter Stryker, pastor of Grand Avenue Reformed Church, was held last night at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Albert G. Bale delivered the sermon titled Eternal Reward, praising Dr. Stryker's life and long service as a Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Stryker
Qrand’ Avenue Reformed Church
First Presbyterian Church
Albert G. Bale
Bale
Stryker
Quiet All-Fools Day Observed in City
A Sunday All-Fools Day passed calmly with restrained festivity. The Sabbath’s dignity held, doorbells remained quiet, and pranks were minimal. Children stayed home, while some tried light tricks in the Sunday school room, with teachers guiding harmless mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Jimmy
Health Shoe for Men Exclusive Warner Ventilating Cushion
Advert promises a men’s health shoe with Warner ventilating cushion. Claims feature odor control and heat reduction. Contact exclusive agents to order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Carpenters Split Over Wage Rise and Union Action
The Carpenters and Joiners union faces a stalemate after a March 24 declaration by a faction to halt a wage rise. Contractors planned to pay old rates while the union, amid fears of job security, seeks a $2.76 daily wage for nine hours. A recent meeting voided the prior action, delaying a strike or new contracts for another month as both sides brace for possible further conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentare
Aslon
Athle
Stoder
Union
Boards of Registry Election Meet To Revise Voting List
The Boards of Registry and Election will meet tomorrow from 1 to 9 pm to revise the voting list. The First ward board convenes at Bond Street corner with Bangs Avenue, the Second ward board at Educational Hall. If you have moved since last fall register again to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Bond. Street
Bangs. Avenue
Second Ward
Educational Hall
Pensions Granted by Monmouth County Official
Pensions issued this month by Commissioner Evans to Monmouth County residents include Captain Lewis Ralnear Ocean Grove eight dollars monthly, David Higabae Asbury Park eight dollars, Eliza J Bond Asbury Park twelve dollars for mother, George A Bowne Middletown ten dollars, Furmay Brown Clarksburg deceased eight to twelve dollars monthly, and Dr. George B Herbert Dental Surgeon at the A P and O G bank building. Office hours: 8 am to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Monmouth County
Lewis Ralnear
Ocean Grove
David Higabae
Asbury Park
Eliza J
Bond
George A. Bowne
Middletown
Furmay Brown
Clarksburg
George B. Herbert
Race tension on Sewall Avenue spurs remonstrance
A race war threat grows on Sewall Avenue as residents oppose Samuel Marrow moving into a large boarding house near Comstock Avenue. Marrow plans to buy from Dr Kinmonth, who owns the property, while neighbors fear racial change and hotel use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall Avenue
Kinmonth
Samuél Marrow
Hla
Seawall ‘Avenue
Dr. Kinmonth
Comstock & Avenue
Grand and
Bewall Avenues
Marrow
Kin
Aoag
Aoag He Was With the Property.” Dr. Klamonth
Remon‘atrance
Asbury Park and Bradley Beach Community Briefs
Local notices report council, board of education and wheelmen meetings this evening. Carpenters and painters work overtime as Wesley Engine Company plans a forthcoming year. Magistrate J Wesley Cross gains commissioner of deeds commission. Newsboys can obtain the Journal daily at Bradley Beach outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
J. Clarence Conover
Wilbur A. Heinley
Wesley Engine Company
J. Wesley Cross
Bradley Beach
Avon
Bradley Beach Nation
Jersey Corporations File No Fees for March
Secretary of State receipts in Trenton show no corporation fees for March totaling 69 339 10. Newly incorporated firms include Federal Oil Company 2 000 000 Manhattan Company 2 000 000 American Snuff Company 25 000 000 Carnegie Company 103 000 000 American Bheat Steel Company 52 000 000 and others with capital amounts ranging from 1 500 000 to 103 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Federal Oil Company
Sein Company of America
Manhattan Company
National Power and Manufacturing Company
American Snuff Company
International Acheson ‘Graphite Company
Carnegie Company
Hanscom & Hough Storage Battery Company
Standard Screw Company
American Bheat Steel Company
Paterson-Downing Company
Merchants’ Union Ice Company
Advertising fragment from Parisian designs and crockery sale
Fragmentary ad copy notes fresh from the kilns for china and glassware, special rates on crockery orders, Bree food crockery, and Parisian headwear and bonnet trimmings. Mentions Grenelle's German dye and Mammoth advert, with limited readable branding and location hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Crockery
Bree Food
Ted On Company
Parisian
the Mammoth
Paris
8Renemaca
Ady
Clayton's Predicament In Court Over Dual Marriage
Alonzo Clayton was arrested on a complaint by Lizzie Clayton alleging adultery with Mary Fox Clayton. Deputy bail set at 150 dollars as legal experts debate the validity of two prior divorces and a subsequent second marriage, with both wives and children in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Clayton
Lizzie Clayton
Mary
Fox Clayton
Clayton
Orogs
Ste. Aard
Mr. Clayton
Miss Fox
New York
Parken Cadman
Pastor Gifford Welcomed at First M. E. Church
A Welcome Day a reception and program celebrated Rev. El Gifford as new pastor and Dr James E Bart as new superintendent. Clergy and church members spoke, children sang, and a reception was planned at the parsonage Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Gifford
Jamess el Burt
M. E
Bruce
Keator
First Baptist Church
Asbury Park
James E. Bart
Gifford
Belmar Investigation Ordered Over Borough Affairs
Justice Gilbert Collins of the Supreme Court will decide on the 14th whether a summary investigation into Belmar borough affairs should proceed. A petition signed by Belmar taxpayers requests the investigation into alleged defalcation by former Collector Charles McDermott and calls for borough council inquiry results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hawkins
Gilbert Collins
Supreme Court
Jersey City
Belmar
Charles McDermott
Colling
Preachers Honor Deceased Co-Worker at Union Meeting
The Monmouth Clerical Union met in the First Presbyterian Church this afternoon. Rev A E Withey of Angola Africa spoke on Pioneer Missionary Work to Angola, and resolutions of respect were adopted for Rev Dr Peter Stryker the union’s vice president. Inez Lee Morrla and Leonard Bennett of Avon wed yesterday by Rev T R Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth Clerical Union
First Presbyterian Church
A.E. Withey
D.D
Angola
Africa
Peter Stryker
Misa Inez
Lee Morrla
Leonard Bennett
Avon
TR Taylor
Avon Baptist
Cubans seek independent government after Havana visit
Washington reports on a five day Cuban fact finding tour by Senator Platt and colleagues. They concluded Cubans favor independence with a stable municipal process leading to a republic, with Governor General Wood guiding reform and U.S. support. They emphasized patience and prudent steps to ensure a lasting self government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aub
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
Aldrich
Teller
Cuba
Yielv
Congress
Havana
Pinar del, Rio
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Santiago
Wood
United States
Penn athletics seeks funds for England Paris trip
The University of Pennsylvania athletic association plans to raise at least $10,000 to send a track team to the English championships in London and to the Paris Olympic games this summer. Alumni and supporters express strong confidence the full amount will be raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
the Athletic Association of the
University of Pennsylvania
London
Paris
Pennsylvania
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the ‘News
Mr. Steyn
Mimaton
Masdru
Basutoland
Steyn
Lad
Brand
Lattberg
Ladybrand
Soubert
Prhptoria
Krg- F
Bert-Wan
Louis Bothd
Grenelle
Bate Cape
Front
Coudelt
Tuttle
Common Council
Oliver
Freeholder
Schneider
Bala
Carpenters
the Boards of Registry
Monmout
Samuel ‘Morrow
Ne Isa Negra
Jersey
Oure
Santa Adel
Clayton's
First
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Burt
Ayos
Sorosis
Mammoth
Sreumaen’s
Marmora
Adv
Jeaness Miller Shoes
Sreumaon
Patacn
Fookman
Main
Anbary Park
Noah Raby
Piscataway Township
Skelton
N.J
Blmiba
N.,y
Arnot
Lincoln
Blessarg Coal Company
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