City Council weighs street repairs and water needs after rains
Council met with all members except Harvey. They discussed repairing washouts on Asbury avenue and First avenue, widening street work, and culvert cleaning. A plan to fund a new flagpole was approved. a water line petition from West Park residents was referred to a committee. The session adjourned to August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Detroit
Municipal League
Kirkbride
Appleby
Wesley Lake
Bradley
Talttee
Met
Kentor
Fnte
Herald
Asbury Avenue
First Avenue
Kingeley Street
J. A. Quithens
Lake Avenue
Main Street
Police Committee
Wake
Selena
Warsaw
M. W. Morse
Newark
Morse
OT Police
Wyckoll
Naporen
Bangs
Summerfield
Munroe
Fifth
Bunset Avenues
John Blanco
George Sexton
Kroehl
West Park
Parade Clash in Long Branch Fire Department
The Long Branch fire chief James Fay and subordinates clash over the annual parade. A conference with the Chief and company foremen led to a vote against a parade this summer despite the Chief's recommendation. Firemen prefer a clambake and a show for their money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch Fire Department
James Fay
The Flag is Still There After July Hurricane
In the July storm on July 9 the ble flag between Monmouth Buildings and the Taylor Tusting corner tore loose as rope supports broke. A stone roof ornament fell to the sidewalk with a crash. The flag now has a new stronger rope and stout fastenings to withstand any storm.
Worth All it Cost in Modern War Costs and Shell Fire
The piece notes the Brooklyn action with Razano and Vizzaya, detailing a shelling that lasted minutes. It states the shell and powder expenditures reached about $3,000,000 while the cost of the raid itself was around $31,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Vizzaya
President McKinley to Visit Camp Voorhees
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley are slated to visit Sea Brians next week. Governor Voorhees will invite them to Camp Voorhees to inspect the reservation and the regiment currently in camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Voorhees
Asbury Park Woman Urges Hospital Wing Expansion
Mrs. B. H. Wilcox of 615 Asbury Avenue as head of the Ladies Auxiliary of Long Branch Hospital appeals for expansion. She notes severe overcrowding, proposes an Asbury Park wing with a contagious diseases ward, asks hotels to contribute from card-party proceeds, and invites support and donations by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Wilcox
Asbury Avenue
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Long Branch Hospital
Long Branch
Asbury Park
DROWNED IN BARNEGAT BAY NEAR MANTOLOKING
Two young women, Meta Spreen of Brooklyn and Rose Geoghegan, drowned in Barnegat Bay near Mantoloking on Friday night while sailing with Aaron Van Note and two other girls. A sudden wind shift caused the boom to strike them. bodies recovered Saturday morning. Coroner Nunemaker issued permits. The two male companions attempted rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnegat Bay
Mantoloking
Meta Spreen
Brooklyn
Rose Geoghegan
Aaron God Thomas van Note
Nunemaker
Bay~ Head
Aides Appointed for American Day Parade
Marshal's aides named to assist Milan Rosa for the Junior Mechanics American Day parade on Thursday August 18. List includes Theodore Buttenbaum New Jersey Jersey City E W Struble Newark E L Conrow Freehold H F Hummer Warren Council Washington W B LaRue Round Prec Taumibatan Somerfield Hope Bridgeton Frank Haight Glassboro H A Kibbe New Brunswick and Asbury Council members to aid Marshal Ross William Gifford Joseph R Weir Jr Joe James O'Brien and Walter Atog as state officers plan the route in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Rosa
Theodore Buttenbaum
Garden Council
Jersey City
Frank W. Ter Abram Brownleg Connell
Camden
E. W. Struble
George H. Adams
Newark
E. L. Conrow
Monmouth Council
Freehold
H. F. Hummer
Warren Council
Washington
W. B. LaRue
Pioneer Council
Round
Eee
Carnival Night Boat Parade Sets New Date in Wesley Lake
The Wesley Lake boat carnival moves to Monday August 16 to avoid a clash with Prof. Morgan's concert. Ocean Grove Association suggested the change. Fireworks will light the lower bridge as Bartow's band performs. Each boat in the water parade earns 500 cents entry prize. Top decorated boats win cash prizes: first 25, second 70, third 15, fourth 10, fifth 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Lake
Ocean Grove Association
Morgan
Bartow
Obstructions in Shark River Prompt Action Sought
Citizens of Belmar and Avon urge the State Board of Riparian Commissioners to compel the Newley and Long Branch Railroad Company to remove obstructions from Shark River. The firm built a bridge across the river and left old piling intact, reportedly hindering navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Riparian Commissioners
Belmar and
Avon
Newley
Long Branch Railroad Company
Shark River
Stamp Tax Requires Correct Stamp on Deeds
Under the revenue law a deed must bear the proper number of stamps for the actual consideration involved. The law cannot be evaded by stating nominal sums such as $1.
Passenger Train Collision Near Asbury Park
A passenger and freight train mix near Asbury Park collided with a caboose after an open switch near the freight yards. The locomotive pilot was uninjured while the caboose sustained slight damage. About several hundred passengers, including Asbury Park residents, were jolted from seats. after a half hour delay repairs, the train continued to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Asbury Park
Philadelphia
City Badge Purchase Sparks Council Debate Over Public Funds
At the nat Council meeting a heated discussion arose over badges ordered for members. Mr. Appleby urged paying for own badge, while Dr. Wilbur argued for necessity and public display of authority. A vote ended with the city to cover the $188 per badge, ending further debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Council
Appleby
Inahld
Wilbur
Kirkbride
Verdict Cheered In Mock Trial Over Promise Case
A mock trial in Beach Auditorium Wednesday evening featured Judge Scovel presiding. The jury, including Grover Cleveland and William McKinley portrayals, awarded Mrs. Jerus Perkins $50,000 against Millard Bird after witnesses for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branch of Promise of Buerringy
Scovel
Beach
Ne 'T
Frank Appleby
Grover Cleveland
D. ©. Covert
Benjamin Harrison
A. di. Twining
David B. Hill
William Cottrell
Tom Reed
F. F. Wilson
William McKinley
Hart Rogers
John Lt. Sullivan
Captain Minot
Tom Platts
John Crowell
Richard Croker
Milaty Ross
Chauncey Depew
George R. Lord
Ley P. Morten
Mr. Pierce
Defenda
Millard F. Bird
Romeree
Millard ¥. Bird
Booth Tucker Rally in Asbury Park Auditorium
Salvation Army held a naval style rally in Asbury Park Auditorium over three days. Delegates from New Jersey corps and officers from New York city with a 10 piece brass band attended. Col. Brewer led the event with his staff. Sunday meetings were led by Commander Booth Tucker and Mrs. Booth Tucker. Evangeline Moss, infant daughter of Commander and Mrs. Booth Tucker, was publicly dedicated to God and the Army on Monday closing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Asbury Park Auditorium
New Jersey
New York City
Col. Brewer
Central Division
Booth-Tucker
Evangeline Moss
Mra. Booth-Tucker
God
Army
Mines All Removed Sparks Steamboat Operations
The Tron Steamboat Company receives notice from Secretary of War Alger that submarine mines restrictions are lifted allowing boats to run to and from Coney Island and Long Branch at all hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron Steamboat Company
Secretary of War
Alger
Coney Island
Long Branch
Hollywood Horse Show Opens with Governor Day
The Hollywood horse show runs Thursday to Saturday next week at Hollywood. Thursday is Governor's Day with most state officials participating in the opening. Entries outnumber prior years, promising premier specimens of American horseflesh on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
America
Helping the Hospital Entertainment at Beach Auditorium
An evening show at Beach Auditorium on Wednesday evening August 28 will raise funds for Monmouth Memorial Hospital. Prominent Asbury Park Indies will stage the event, expected to be a social and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach Auditorium
Angel
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Asbury Park
Como Lake Methodist Church Set for Sunday Dedication
The new Methodist Protestant Church at Lake Como will be dedicated next Sunday with a 10.45 a.m. sermon by Rev. Thomas O Hanlon D D president of Pennington Seminary and a 2.80 p.m. song and praise service followed by 8.80 p.m. preaching by Rev. O D Aikinson of Atlantic City F T Tagg D D editor of the Baltimore Methodist Protestant preaches at 7 45 p.m. Special music has been prepared for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Protestant Church
Lake
Como
Thomas O'Hanlon
D.D
Pennington Seminary
D. Aiokinson
Atlantic City
F. T. Tagg
Baltimore Methodist Protestant
War outlook mixes with New Jersey garrison duties
Washington reports the second call volunteers may be mustered out in a month or two as Spain war winds down while Gov Voorhies and Gen Stryker expect regiments to Cuba or police duty at the Fantpolais. Sea Girt hosts rifle practice, a regimental band, and a post office plan as troops move between Sea Girt Pompton Lake and Sandy Hook for powder factory security and mail operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spain
Voorhées
Stryker
Cuba
Henry Mitchell
Asbury Park
State Board of Health
Sea Girt
Pompton Lake
Uncle Sam
New Jersey
Jersey
Philippines
New York Tribune
London
Anbury Park
Keyport
Somerville
Camden
Sandy Hook
Pompton
Lee
New Brunswick
Elizabeth
Holmes
Mt Crew
Regbers
Fort Hancock
Nationa l Correspondence Stenographers Hold First Convention
The first annual convention of the Nationa l Correspondence Association of Stenographers was held at Hotel Windsor on Wednesday and Thursday. Essays were read and discussed on stenography, and at the closing session the society was renamed the International Association of Stenographers. Officers elected include President W. P. Steinhauser Allentown Pa Vice President W. P. Copeland New York City A W Pye General Secretary Brunswick Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationa Correspondence Association of Stenogaphiera
Hotel Windsor
International Association of Stenographers
W. P. Steinhauser
Allentown
W. P. Copeland
New York City
A. W. Pye
Brunswick, Ga
Twenty Annual Congress of New Jersey Trades Unions
The twentieth annual congress of the New Jersey Federation of Trades and Labor Unions will meet in Paterson on Monday August 15. The federation aims to promote local national and international unions and unite them in the American Federation of Labor to aid workers and influence legislation by peaceful lawful means. No political questions will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Federation of Trades, and Labor Unions
Paterson
American Federation of Labor
Euch
Congress
Father TenBroeck Birthday Observed by Family
Pater Q TenBroeck father of Mayor Frank L TenBroeck will celebrate the seventy seventh birthday today. He is in the best of health and has been married for sixty seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pater Q. ‘TenBroeck
Frank 'L. TenBroeck
Bbat
Wiseman Pardoned and Restored as Sergeant in Company A
Willard C. Wiseman received a full pardon after a lengthy bid led by Councilman Appleby and Congressman Howell. The pardon restored him to his former rank and he was welcomed by Company A at Pompton as the President’s intercession was announced and promulgated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard C. Wiseman
Sandy Hook
Pompton
Wiseman
Councilman
Appleby
Howell
Washington
Asbury Park
County School Money Apportioned by County Superintendent
The county school fund for the year, based on the 1897 census, allocates $200 per teacher with remaining funds distributed to districts by pupil count. Neptune township adds $200 per teacher with fourteen extra teachers. total state funds reach 16,240.63 plus various townships and districts listed. County children total 19,983, up from 10,608 last year, with Neptune township, Ocean, Wall, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands, Belmar, Manasquan, Neptune City, Spring Lake among recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hnright
Neptune Township
Asbury Park
Neptune City
Spring Lake
Neptune Town
Ocean
Wall
Atlantic Highlands
Belmar
Log Branch
Mansaquan
Trolley Line Extension Plans Face Beach Property Opposition
It discusses a proposed electric trolley route from Pleasure Bay to Monmouth Beach via Ocean Drive or parallel routes to Seal Right or the Highlands with changes to boat connections to New York. Beach property owners fear property damage and larger Sunday excursion crowds. Prosecutor W A Heisley sought court approval to open a new road from Pleasure Bay to Monmouth Beach station and Ocean Drive through Gilsey estate and W E D Stokes, with three commissioners appointed to review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itty
Electric Rallaway Company
Pleasure Bay
Termina
Monmouth Beach
Ocean Drive
Seal Right
Highlands
New York
Suuday
W. A. Heisley
Conover
Freehold
Bradley Beach Votes On New Station and Town Improvements
At Monday night’s meeting the Bradley Beach council appointed a committee to confer with Superintendent Blodgett about erecting a new railroad station in town. The session also approved several improvements expected to benefit the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Beach
Passengers on La Bourgogne Include Lancaster Woman and Dover Girl
Among the ill fated La Bourgogne passengers sunk in a collision near Sable Island on July 4 were Catherine Baputath, 40, of Lancaster Pennsylvania, and Helen A. Etienne, 14, of Dover New Jersey. Both had insured with the Prudential Insurance Company of America for a little over a year. The Prudential paid the claims immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Bourgogne
Sable Island
Catherine Baputath
Lancaster
Helen A. Etienne
Dover
N.J
Prudential_In_ surance Company
America
Prudential
Beers on Streets Sparks City Council Row Over Licenses
City council debates licensing beer ark deliveries and street vending. After a lengthy discussion, members vote to refund the beer wagons’ licenses and revoke them, arguing the city should not permit such sales or revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleby
Smith
Bradley
Asbury Park
Mr. Bradley
Kroehl
Wilbur
Keator
Jenn
Hany W. Brice
Heldt
Lawley Bras
Harkine
Muack
McCormeack
Meraper
Asbury Park Favored for Commercial Law League Meeting
The 1896 Commercial Law League convention saw Asbury Park as the likely host after a split with Montreal. Councilman Harvey, a delegate from the recent Putin Bay Ohio gathering, says Asbury Park is the favored site with the executive committee holding sway. The group, numbering about 800 prominent lawyers nationwide, could bring a major event to the city. The National Summer School closed its session with strong praise for receptions and entertainment, and while next year’s site is undecided, Asbury Park is again favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Commercial Law League of America
Harvey
Putin Bay
Ohio
Montreal
National
Shakespeare in the Shade on the Beach Umbrella
Mr. Bradley posted a card on a large Japanese umbrella at the foot of Seventh Avenue. The note likens Shakespeare to tides and floods, urging visitors to sit under the umbrella at flood tide make a pure wish. It references Macbeth and Birnam Wood in a playful, non sensational tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bradley
Seventh Avenue
Kingfish Record Set At Asbury Park Inlet
A fishing party led by William A. Rolling and Joseph Bassett landed 118 kingfish and small fish weighing about 100 pounds at Asbury Park inlet on Monday morning. Leonard Hulst of Asbury Park and Judge W. B. Guild of Newark caught 45 kingfish the same day at Shark River Inlet, averaging about three pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Wm. A. Rolling
Joseph Bassett
Leonard Hulst
Trdge
W. B. Guild
Newark
Shark River Inlet
Postal Examination Held In City By Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission announces a postal service examination to be held in the city between October 1 and 16. Applicants should contact the secretary of the Board of Examiners at the Asbury Park post office for blanks and full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Board of Examiners
Asbury Park
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President McKinley
National Guard
Camp Voorshees
Benirt
Camp Voorees
Mananon
Stenographers’ Convention
Trades Union’ Congress
Father TenBroeck
Bourgogne
Shakspeare
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