03 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
1
London reports little firm detail on the convoy disaster. Boer forces estimated from eight thousand to ten thousand pressed Broadwood’s relief column, with losses and gun captures described as heavy.
Advertisements urge freeholder access and late hours through Tuesday evening. Mentions Wortman and the ComMPAnt group promoting A Seger for Ancor, with references to opening times and public notices.
The Common Council authorized renewal of two $5,000 notes due April 12. The Finance Committee gained transfer powers to cover a street department deficit. A Board of Education telephone petition was filed. The water department report was referred to the Fire and Water Committee with suggestions for summer service. Fire Chief Schwélder submitted a 1899 financial report showing $4,180.15 spent. Water meters and surety bonds for future officials were discussed for next council.
Two hundred carpenters in Long Branch walked out on Monday for eight hours. Over half of the contractors refused reductions. Richard H. Hughes, with a $60,000 Hollywood contract, kept sixty men idle, stating he would not yield. White & Coyne and others with large contracts reported heavy losses as workers quit. Walking delegates monitor stations to block out-of-town union labor, while the union promises to win. A circular says work contracted before April 1 will finish at old nine-hour terms, with future eight-hour schedules for new contracts.
Members of the Wesley Engine Company last night nominated officers to be voted for next month. Fire Chief Ira Martin. Assistant Chief John Bennett. Foreman W H Nutt. First Assistant Foreman M E Sexton. Second Assistant Foreman George W Doty. Engineers C Sherman. President T F Appleby. Vice President George W Doty. Treasurer Joseph Weir Jr. Secretary C A Ward. Trustees George Applegate W O Wiseman W O Lippincott. Fire Chief John L Schneider’s term expires June.
Mayor TenBroeck, while at a hotel, accidentally grasped a live electric wire and received a jolt of 6550 volts. The force knocked him to the ground and one of his arms was burned.
Public notice from a First ward candidate in Asbury Park announcing nomination for councilman. The author pledges to vote and work for honest governance, denies selling votes, and asserts intent to serve the community and interests of local residents and businesses.
An advertising fragment promotes TA Segor for Amessor and Health Shoe for Men claiming comfort with no burning sensation or offensive odor. It mentions exclusive rights for Warner Scratthiron Shoe and references a freeholder named J. Wortman and a weekly publication.
Common Council approves Senator James A. Bradley's offer to sell the beach and sewer system for 160000 with condemnation as the method. A draft conveyance outlines property boundaries and Ocean avenue width, while Bradley declines a commissioner role but will advise on city ownership and use.
The Roads Committee of Neptune Township will inspect the roads within its jurisdiction tomorrow to determine the allocation of road funds to the districts. In the evening the committee will hold a meeting to review findings and decisions.
Fragmentary OCR note refers to J E Wortsma-Ade and T A Reger for assembly. Vague ad context with unclear location and date. No complete names or concrete facts available.
West Sewall avenue residents oppose Samuel Marrow the colored letter carrier plan to buy a house from Dr Kinmonth near Comstock and move it along the avenue. They propose a collective purchase to block Marrow while Kinmonth remains committed to the sale.
Sparks from a passing locomotive today ignited shingles on the roof of a United Ice Company shed at Railroad and Fiat avenues. An alarm at 11 o'clock brought the fire department to extinguish the blaze. Damage pegged at about 28 cents.
Wilbur A. Helsley was sworn in as judge of the Monmouth county courts succeeding J. Clarence Conover. Helsley, a Long Branch lawyer and Republican leader, was appointed prosecutor of the pleas previously, while Conover served ten years as a Democrat on the bench. Boards of Registry and Election meet today to revise voting lists. residents who changed addresses must re register to vote.
Militiamen of Company H advance to Camden tomorrow morning at 7 20 for drills and exercises. The Third Regiment will hold day drills, with soldiers assembling at 7 o'clock in their quarters. They will change cars at Trenton and spend the day in drill, with an evening return likely.
Voted advertisement promotes T A Beger for Amessar Adv Crockery and Glassware with new kilns crockery designs and special rates on large orders. Greenwood crockery featured alongside Parisian headwear and exclusive fashions for Spring. Call for details from multiple vendors.
Ellaworth Davis known as Garfield the colored goat attacked Frank Hughes after a dispute at West Park. Hughes required medical aid for a cut eye before Garfield was placed in $100 bond by Magistrate Cross to await grand jury action on assault and battery charges.
Local notes report April events and openings including a new 6 and 10 cent store in Cookman avenue, a concrete sidewalk project in front of Dr Keator, and Symphonion Manufacturing Company second-story completion at Bradley Beach. Elections set for Avon by the Sea on April 19 and millinery openings announced. Newsboys can buy the Journal at agency in Bradley Beach. Henry Gant charged over a aluminum helmet purchase for the borough. council records unclear on acceptance.
John H. Bennett of Belmar was awarded $76 by the court for a wagon delivered to Martin Sharftstein of Springwood avenue West Park. Sharftstein claimed the wagon was built for Alex Schwager the baker. Bennett said his dealings were with Sharftstein who stood security for Schwager. Aaron E. Johnston represented Sharftstein and Bamar A. Patterson defended Bennett.
Joseph Cramer of Allenwood was seriously injured yesterday afternoon while working inside the house at 65 Corlies Avenue West Grove. He fell from a step ladder to the floor and sustained a concussion of the brain. He was baling the ceiling when he missed his footing and was found unconscious. Dr Kinmonth rendered medical aid.
The Board of Education extends the Easter holiday for public school children from the 12th to the 19th of this month. Local notices advertise dental service hours, business ads, and various consumer offerings including shoes and a public assessor election promotion.
Washington April 3 advocates and opponents of the Porto Rican tariff and government bill waged a vigorous seven hour Senate debate. Speakers included Spooner Cullom Depew Perkins and Davis as amendments and tariff provisions were discussed. The final vote was planned for today with a stated 47 votes or more uncertain. A House resolution on war tax revenue shadowed possible surplus changes for the coming fiscal year. District bills passed included higher tax on foreign insurance and settlement openings in Fort Hall and Oklahoma with a Sher idan post appropriation.
The War Department notes many Americans are stranded in Cuba with no resources and warns against overconfidence in travel. General Wood asks authorization to use army transports to repatriate them, but Secretary Root has not approved a plan. Cuba is described as unsuitable for those without money, while capital offers opportunity.
The monthly debt report states that at the end of March 1900 the debt, excluding cash in the treasury, stood at 1 112 250 358 dollars, down 6 020 701 for the month due to more cash on hand. It itemizes interest bearing debt 1 020 842 140, debt with ceased interest 31 207 000, debt bearing interest 390 070 613, total 1 419 049 353, not counting 720 500 779 in certificates and treasury notes offset by equivalent cash on hand.
Eugene Fischoff informed customs of paying an extra 19100 on The Holy Family, a Rubens work detained for undervaluation. The painting cost 600 at auction, total 58700, to be paid by Francis C. Matthiessen who purchased it for Fischoff. In Elmira New York Drie Bier reports a wagon attack injuring driver H G Newell. the wagon was damaged but Newell escaped with minor injuries.
The Newark strike began yesterday and is likely to continue with 1700 workers on the streets. Strikers demand a 20 cent daily wage increase while bosses refuse to concede. The conflict involves carpenters painters decorators and paperhangers in the city.
Political notice urging voters to support T. A. Seger for Atsésor with endorsements from Wer Presholder and J. E. Wortman. Adds advertiser notes.
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