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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
12
An editorial condemns a Jersey City storekeeper who sold candy to schoolchildren containing rum. The piece urges vigorous action against the manufacturers, warns of lasting harm to children and society, and calls for prohibition of such products and their sale.
Fair week prompts optimism for saleable weather and strong business. The Journal prepares its holiday edition as advertising sense translates into dollars, signaling broader marketplace confidence.
A night of the annual Pioneer Association banquet is set for Grand Avenue Hotel. The Asbury Park High School orchestra will perform next Monday at the school auditorium. Community news notes list upcoming events, sales, and local notices.
One year ago today the Carpenters and Joiners Union gave a smoker inside its headquarters. A petition circulated by Rev William G Moyer opposed Brigham Roberts seat in Congress. Peter Capiblanco posted a $300 bond to keep peace with Rose Vendengo of West Park. J R Bemerit, a farmer, fell from a wagon injuring himself. In First avenue the Oreos beat a scrubs team 18 to 5. Neptune Engine Company elected Firemen Relief Association officers.
Seighortner, manager of Deal Country Club, plans twice weekly dinners this winter. Tuesday six to eight features a full course dinner at $1.50 a plate, while Wednesday offers a full course fish dinner at $1.26 a plate. Mine host promises high cuisine and first class service. Tus Datty Journal delivered to your door each evening for six cents a week.
The estate of late Henry C. Melick of Plainfield shows about 60 000 in real estate and personal property. A discharge from bankruptcy was granted in a rule to show cause. A Newark incident ends with Frederick Gourdy exonerated as John Krill is acquitted of snatching a satchel from Laura Rickrich of Prudential.
Behind the wicket a list of society gatherings includes Liberty Temple No. 6 at the Winckler building at 7 30 o clock Neptune Lodge No. 84 I O C F Manning building at 8 West Grove Council No 273 Jr O U A M at 59 Corlies avenue West Grove National Tent No 6 Knights of the Maccabees Appleby building at 8 o'clock
William Hendrickson was arrested by Constable Hammell and Policeman Steelman for disorderly conduct after a disturbance at a home. He was arraigned before Magistrate Borden, fined a dollar plus costs, and allowed to go after promising to pay by eleven o'clock. He kept his word.
Ambrose B. Carson, injured by a powder can explosion at a Republican mass meeting in Asbury Park last month, sent a photo to President McKinley showing head and hand bandages and powder marks. A second photo was sent to Congressman Howell to detail the accident.
Readers are invited to place advertisements in the Journal to reach buyers seeking items. The notice emphasizes choosing the Journal for effective exposure and timely responses.
Secretary Gage reports FY ended June 30 with revenues of 660.5 million and expenditures of 590.1 million, a surplus of 70 million. Forecasts for 1901 and 1902 show continued surpluses, while gold in the treasury and bank note expansion bolster currency stability and feed plans for a robust American merchant marine.
Agricultural lands in four ceded townships on the White Earth reservation were opened for settlement at 9 a m yesterday and by noon most land had been filed on by early risers. Some claims exploit pine resources and many movers headed back to the reservation after filing. In Washington ex president Harrison and Mrs Harrison with their daughter stay with John W Foster as he chairs the Presbyterian committee tallying presbytery returns on a proposed confession revision.
Indications on the board of trade point to a further corner in corn this time in the December option. Conditions resemble those of the November options with Phillips manipulation and local stocks of contract corn likely to fall further.
Envoys at Peking fail to reach conclusions as not all governments have notified representatives on form of preliminary note to Chinese plenipotentiaries. Conger says next meeting likely final if instructions cover all contingencies. Shanghai reports imperial edict strips General Tung Ku Huaiang of rank but keeps command. 5,000 troops to disband and move to Kan-au. Southern rebellion revived. Triads resume ammo and plotting in Kwang-tung and Kwang-si. Court reportedly plans return to Beijing with rice tribute.
General Mercier in Paris asserts France could equal or surpass Britain in invasion capability given modern tech and naval flaws. He cites steam, railways, telegraph, and a British navy needing defense along coasts. He recalls Transvaal war and says landing England is possible with naval cooperation.
Quarter Master General Ludington reports the transport California sailed from Taku on the 30th with 74 soldiers and marines dead from wounds or disease in China. Unclaimed bodies will be buried at the Presidio with honors. Hancock arrived with 229 from the Philippines and Honolulu casualties. unclaimed remains go to private interment or the Presidio.
Disjointed dispatches report Lloyd J. Smith expelled from the Chicago board of trade Professor A Starr of Chicago University nearly killed boarding a street car and the schooner Oliver Schofield going ashore on the New Jersey coast. New York treasurer reports year end balance up over $3 000.
Mrs McKinley arrived in Washington about 9 oclock last evening from New York City where she had gone to do Christmas shopping. Weather forecast indicates fair conditions with westerly winds and dimmed visibility.
A Texas farmer demonstrates how Angora goats clear brush and provide milk and fiber. At the American Angora association fair in Kansas City about 3,000 goats from Kansas, Iowa, Texas, Missouri, and New Mexico were shown. Breeders praised pasture improvement, disease resistance, and the growing demand for Angora hair and tanned pelts while noting goats protect sheep and boost grazing value.
A Milan police court case illustrates strict enforcement of a long standing public morals law forbidding amatory demonstrations. A couple was fined 12 shillings for exchanging a kiss in a park, deemed not immoral but contrary to decorum for advanced civilization. Also notes a Paris hospital case of a 55 year old woman in a prolonged coma once deemed dead due to alcohol preservation. Ostrich feathers valued at 40 to 50 dollars annually with prizes from 7 to 200 dollars per pound.
A thinly clad young newsboy begs amid New York’s crowded street. A small tragedy unfolds when a baby dies and the boy’s kindness toward him becomes a catalyst for strangers to help, inspiring a man to dedicate his life to lifting up the poor and afflicted.
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