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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
4
Public officials face scrutiny over bonding of Water Department head Mr Coffin amid criticism that Finance Committee delay risks poor governance. Coffin defends progress as Attorney Harvey confirms bond signed, awaiting delivery for Common Council filing.
Morris Saunders near Allen town unearthed 16 snakes in a drain pipe on his land and killed them. Mrs. Bedle of Ragushtown had a diseased elbow bone removed after two years of pain. A home wedding occurred at Hillaide near Atlantic Highlands as Lucy Tallman wed Charles Cook. George Gatlin collected 75 for the Freehold AME church and received a gold watch. Rev. Fidelis M. Voight, former state prison chaplain, is dead. Thieves took 47 from a Newark Prudential building cash register. Michael Delsandro shot his cousin Toni Delsandro in a Newark quarrel over Michael's wife. Amelia Crowell, once twenty, secluded herself in one room and died at sixty nine. Copper found on a Pennington farm.
The New Jersey Training School for Feeble Minded Children in Vineland received a $100,000 bequest from the late Benjamin D. Maxham. Executor Thomes H. Winter delivered the check to ex Senator Philip P. Baker, president of the board. The gift will settle obligations and leave about $60,000 in cash for improvements and new buildings.
The New Jersey State Teachers Association holds its forty sixth annual meeting in Newark this afternoon with sessions tomorrow and Saturday morning. Speakers include Governor Voorhees, Mayor Seymour, and Cornell University president Schurman addressing America versus Chinese education.
The Borough of Sea Bright will try next month to force the Central Railroad Company to open a new street along the railroad track. The railroad has resisted on technical grounds, but the court ruled the case must proceed.
The semi annual report of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders covers May 9 to November 14. Receipts total $189 941 94 and expenditures $180 954 89, leaving a balance of $7 086 45 on hand.
A fragmentary Christmas journal snippet reflects holiday observance and festive customs in a local community, with brief mentions of seasonable activities, gatherings, and gratitude. The readable text preserves a period voice and neighborhood tone.
The death of ex Governor Ludlow reduces living ex Governors to three Griggs returns to Jersey life after fame in President McKinley’s cabinet Werte declines a judgeship and builds a corporate practice in New Jersey and New York William A Newell aged 88 practices medicine in Allentown Monmouth county recalling Congress terms in 1847 1819 and 1865 and associations with Clay Calhoun and Lincoln He served as a territorial governor and helped shape early Republican era while seeking vindication from government for his public service.
A giant sign, possibly the world’s largest, is being erected at the Singer Sewing Machine Company factories in Elizabeth. It will measure 683 feet long and 15 feet high, made from a wire screen with nine by four foot wooden letters. The frame is iron, spanning more than two blocks, featuring the company trademark boat symbol carved in wood and weighing around fifty tons.
The state plans multiple new banks signaling prosperity. Burlington will house a safe deposit and trust company, Cranford will gain a national bank, Atlantic City’s southern region will see a new bank, Blaketown will get a state bank before spring, and Elmer in Salem County completes a bank building joining the Bridge ton National Bank as its branch.
The Sea Bright Electric Light and Shore Electric Light Company of Red Bank have consolidated their operations and assets, creating a unified electric service entity for the region. The merger aims to streamline delivery and reduce overhead.
A vintage ad promotes print and engraving services by The Journal for Christmas gifts. It promises copper plate name engraving in script, printing fifty premium rates, and card prices of one dollar with six cent weekly home delivery.
William J. Bryan addressed about 800 attendees at the Jefferson club banquet in Lincoln Nebraska. He reflected on his past campaigns and urged continued fidelity to tariff reform bi metallism and opposition to trusts while signaling readiness to aid reforms. He warned against plutocracy and urged standing firm for principles even in defeat.
The board of aldermen authorized 2500 dollars for a New Century celebration. A celebration committee will meet to arrange events including illuminating City Hall, a 1500-voice chorus, two bands in City Hall Park, and a guest dinner. West Virginia officials announced plans for a grand Pan American exposition building with contract let.
Philadelphia December 27 plans for the reorganization of the Pennsylvania Steel Company have been completed and will be submitted to stockholders. The firm owns plants in Steelton near Harrisburg Sparrow Point Maryland and holds substantial stock in related companies. A $20.5 million preferred issue will fund debt retirement ore property acquisitions working capital and improvements. A $10 million syndicate will buy the preferred stock offering it to current stockholders or the public with exchange terms for new preferred and common stock. Boos Inquiry West Point December 27 military court resumes hazing probe with testimonies from first class cadets including Tidball and Mumma detailing alleged abuse and confinement incidents.
Ogdensburg New York December 27 The Century club building burned down completely destroying the decorated interior prepared for the annual reception and ball. A dirt circuit caused the blaze and the loss is estimated at 15000 dollars with guests left without their holiday event.
Robert H. Wilcox, Hawaiian Islands delegate, was paid a $1,000 mileage claim by the House sergeant at arms, the largest such claim yet. Mileage is 20 cents per mile for the direct route from home to Washington and back, distance tallied at about 5,000 miles.
A 15 year old Rahway youth Lu Ia Marsh died at the Pennsylvania depot in Woodbridge as a northbound train slowed. A crowd crossed to the southbound train when a light engine approached on the south track. a warning cry came too late. Della Fox Wed in Baltimore to John Levy in NY. Rockefeller Jr. pledges 250000 for a new school in NYC to aid poor boys and girls. construction on Tenth Avenue between 47th and 48th streets progresses toward March occupancy.
French forces and 2,500 Chinese imperial troops are said to have clashed on December 22 about 13 miles east of Ashobhan. French reportedly captured five flags, four guns, and 20 canons. many Chinese killed. Waldersee ordered allied commanders to pursue the enemy if possible. Reports likely exaggerated. no French casualties mentioned.
Missionary reports confirm 21 native Catholics burned near San ho as Boxers violence escalates. Conger forwards details to von Waldersee. Japanese and German troops dispatched to probe. International tension grows while ministers discuss a possible settlement and reform efforts unfold in China.
London reports arctic explorer Evelyn B Baldwin has bought the Esquilmaux, the largest whaling ship, refitted it with modern gear and renamed it The America. Rival bidders included the British Antarctic Expedition seeking Esquiminx as a substitute vessel. A Copenhagen dispatch notes renewed doubt over returns from polar ventures as the missing aeronaut Andree story continues to unfold.
London dispatches report limited news from South Africa as Lord Kitchener faces vast patrolling tasks. Burghers surrender promises and property protection are noted while Boers trap a yeomanry squadron near Britstown. New Zealanders await departure to South Africa. Boer forces seize Christmas gifts at Zeerust.
Berlin reports the Frankfurter Zeitung notes the United States expanded influence on Europe’s economy in the past year. Wall Street quotients guided many exchanges as the U S joined creditor nations and policy shapers. American action on the Nicaragua canal signals wider military and diplomatic reach. Harry Vardon criticizes American golf for lagging quality after a New York to Liverpool return trip.
The dispatch notes that a former president of Cleveland denied voting for President McKinley as a night race riot erupted in Cemoritville Indiana. It mentions limited outbreaks and references disputed quotes about protection against slave raids and local professors.
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