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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
12
Public officials must be bonded to protect taxpayers says a Common Council Finance Committee member about Coffin of the Water Department. Coffin claims he has complied with prebond steps and anticipates the bond being delivered to the council at the next meeting.
Morris Saunders in Allen town reports 16 snakes found in a drain pipe on his property and killed. Mrs. Thomas Bedle of Ragushtown had a diseased elbow bone removed after two years of suffering. A home wedding at Hillaide near Atlantic Highlands united Lucy Tallman and Charles Cook. George Gatlin received a gold watch for 75 contributed to Freehold AME church. Rev. Fidelis M. Voight, ex Catholic chaplain of NJ State Prison, is dead. Thieves hit Prudential in Newark taking 47 from a cash register. Michael Delsandro shot his cousin Toni in Newark over a wife quarrel. Amelia Crowell of Ruabaway died at sixty nine after secluding herself in one room. Copper found on a Pennington area farm.
A $100,000 bequest from the late Benjamin D. Maxham was deposited in the New Jersey Training School for Feeble Minded Children in Vineland. Executor Thomes H. Winter signed the check and ex Senator Philip P. Baker accepted as president of the board. The gift will wipe out debts and leave about $60,000 for improvements and new buildings.
The New Jersey State Teachers Association holds its forty sixth annual session in Newark this afternoon with tomorrow and Saturday morning sessions planned. Speakers include Governor Voorhees Mayor Seymour and Cornell University President Schurman addressing America versus Chinese education.
Sea Bright Borough fights the Central Railroad Company over opening a new street along the railroad track. The case, previously challenged on technicalities, will proceed in court next month.
The semi annual report of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is printed in this issue on pages three. It covers May 9 to November 14 and shows receipts of $189,941.94 with expenditures of $180,954.89 leaving a balance of $7,086.45 on hand.
Readable fragments from a historic Christmas journal item highlight holiday observances and local customs. The note mentions seasonal gatherings, gift exchanges, and community prayers tied to a specific town.
The death of ex Governor Ludlow leaves only three living ex governors Griggs plans to return to law in New Jersey Werthe recently declined a judgeship and builds corporate practice Newell now 8 practices medicine in Allentown Monmouth county remembers 1847 1819 1865 congress terms with Clay Calhoun Lincoln and others He seeks vindication and government gratitude for services while having governed the Territory of Washington.
A giant 683 foot long sign is under construction on Singer Sewing Machine Company factories in Elizabeth. The 15 foot high wire screen will feature nine by four foot wooden letters and a carved trademark battle-ax bobbia. The frame is iron and the sign weighs about fifty tons.
The article notes several new financial institutions across New Jersey. Burlington will get a safe deposit and trust company, Cranford a new national bank, Atlantic City’s southern area will welcome a new bank, Blaketown will have a state bank before spring, and Elmer in Salem County completes a bank building that's to become a branch of the Bridgeton National Bank.
The Sea Bright Electric Light and the Shore Electric Light Company of Red Bank merged their operations in a consolidation aimed at unifying service and expanding coverage throughout the coast. The agreement unites assets and leadership under a single corporate umbrella.
An old ad offers print and engraving services for Christmas gifts by the Journal. It promotes copper plate name engraving and printing fifty finest rates, pricing one dollar with add-ons at sixty cents. It also advertises home delivery for six cents a week and door delivery nightly.
At the Jefferson club dinner in Lincoln Nebraska William J Bryan urged defense of reform principles. He reflected on past campaigns praising loyal supporters and argued public office should serve aims, not be an end, warning against plutocracy and urging continued fight for bimetallism and anti trust measures. He predicted eventual victory if reforms prevail.
The board of aldermen authorized 2500 for a city celebration to welcome the new century. A celebration committee will meet to arrange events including illumination of City Hall, a 1500-voice chorus, two bands in City Hall Park, and a guest supper. West Virginia officials submitted plans for a Pan American exposition building, contract let after approval.
Plans for reorganizing the Pennsylvania Steel Company have been completed and will be submitted to stockholders. The company owns plants at Steelton near Harrisburg Sparrow's Point Maryland and holds significant stock in related entities with $20 500 000 in preferred stock to be issued for retirement acquisitions and working capital. A syndicate will purchase $10 000 000 of preferred stock to retire bonds and fund improvements at Sparrow's Point and Steelton. Dividends are set at 7 percent on the new preferred stock.
The Century club in Ogdensburg New York suffered a total loss of its clubhouse during a December evening blaze. An inspector test lighting sparked the fire around five o'clock, igniting holiday decorations and causing extensive damage estimated at fifteen thousand dollars.
Robert H. Wilcox, delegate from the Hawaiian Islands, received a $1,000 mileage payment, the largest ever for such a claim, paid promptly by the House sergeant at arms. Mileage is 20 cents per mile for the direct route. distance Honolulu to Washington is about 5,000 miles. He will also receive $1,000 for the return trip.
A 15 year old Rahway resident Lu Ia Marsh was killed at the Pennsylvania depot in Woodbridge New Jersey last evening when a southbound train crossed the platform as passengers waited for a northbound train. A warning cry arrived too late and the fatal incident occurred on the crossing tracks near the platform.
Wwd Waldersee ordered allied commanders to seek out and destroy a Chinese force after a December 22 clash east of Ashobhan in which French troops allegedly captured five flags four guns and twenty canons. Observers note exaggerated claims and question early reports of casualties.
Missionary Rev. Kelly confirms 21 native Christians burned by Boxers and notes thousands of armed Chinese in the San-ho area. Conger sends the report to Field Marshal von Waldersee as Japanese and German troops investigate.
London telegram says explorer Evelyn Baldwin has bought the Esquilmaux, largest ship in the whaling fleet, refitted it with modern gear, and renamed it The America for the Baldwin Ziegler expedition. The British Antarctic expedition eyed the Esquiminx as a substitute ship. The article also notes Andree’s brother’s remark from Copenhagen about hopeful Arctic prospects.
London reports sparse dispatches from South Africa deepen anxiety over Cape Colony patrols and Boer advances. Proclamations offer surrenders with safe-keeping, while British forces face traps and unclear gains as New Zealanders and troops prepare to deploy.
Berlin reports the Frankfurter Zeitung highlights the United States growing economic influence on Europe in 12 months. Wall Street quotes guided German markets as US competition rose, with the US becoming a creditor nation shaping future political alignments. American action like the Nicaragua canal is cited as bearing fruit in international affairs. Harry Vardon, returning from New York, says American hospitality was noted but American golf still lags in skill and course quality.
Brief dispatch notes Ex-President denies voting for McKinley as city tensions flare after a night race riot in Cemoritville Indiana. The report mentions limited outbreaks and references unrelated snippets about professors salt and a Lord Cromeér defending protection against slave raids.
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