Ex consul Macrum issues grave charges over Pretoria affair
Charles B Macrum former United States consul to Pretoria releases a signed statement accusing the State Department of silence and misframing his actions during the Boer War era. He says Americans abroad faced neutrality limits and claims his removal from Pretoria harmed his reputation.
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Washington
Charles
Macrum
Pretoria
Pthoms
South Africa
United States
Department of State
Department of ‘State
State Department
Charles B. Macrablaing
Republic
Cape Town
Ariting
Darien
Anettral’ Sovettmees
Pt Sasaa
Delagoa ‘Bay
EU Patore
Wilte
Department
Atterbury
America
Township committee terms and townships bill under assembly review
A Wednesday assembly discussion introduces a bill amending township law to allow committee members to serve out their terms rather than being legislated out. The measure aims to fix term lengths, keep existing committees intact, and reduce board size to meet new targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin
New Jersey
Benny
Neywark
Francis
Reali
Nba
Jigense
Discharge Objected In Major Bankruptcy Case
Creditors from Camden Trenton Newark challenge Yord’s discharge in a large bankruptcy case led by Judge Kirkpatrick. Objections were set for filing within ten days. creditors Bainbridge Faulkner and Pancoast claim over $900 000 in indebtedness justifies denial.
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Raioy Court
Uy Baten
Kirkpatrick
Pancoast
Camden
Wil.m.p. Bainbridge
Trenton
Lindabury, Depus
Faulkner
Newark
Beach crowds witness shipwreck and salvage at Point Pleasant
Dozens of amateur and professional photographers captured the stranded County of Edinburgh near Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. Police and onlookers watched as boats and carriages moved along the shore while rescue efforts continued.
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Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
County of Edinburgh
Point Pleasant
Amateure Sud
Tuga Repengis
Beit Nels Os
Jas
Easter millinery and civic notes from Monmouth area
A jumble of town notices from Monmouth County including council tonight in Asbury Park Belmar finances Dayton fire equipment Long Branch charity ball proceeds 200 Asbury Park High School clubs play weekend at Centr Keyport fire duty measures Freehold prisoners Trentova county jail transfers and social events at Grand Avenue hotel February 23 plus church missions and a new fire inspector appointment in Long Branch.
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Benjamin A. Luther
Long Branch
Jamey A. Bradley
Dily
New York
Common Council
Long Branch Hospital
Asbury. “Park
Red Bank
Eatontown Baptist Church
Reve Seen
Peru
Chile
Patagonia
Asbury Park High School
Freeholders debate costs of Bullocke murder trial
The board discussed trial expenses after the Bullocke murder case with potential total costs surpassing $3,000 if no stay or new trial is granted. Judge Collins awarded $275 to George Boekman and William J. Leonard for counsel. Death watch costs estimate 7 dollars a day for 42 days plus sheriff’s fees. overall near 8500. Monmouth county shares 138 from the state insane hospital in Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uthe ’ Board
Freeholders
Bullocke
Collins
George’. Boekman
William J. Leonard
Putil
Is Board
Shars
Adin
Monmouth County
State
Trenton
Samson the Man Struggles with Heavy Salt Sacks
A historical report describes a laborer named Ireland known as Samson in Colts Neck who boasts lifting feats with a 300 pound salt sack. He reportedly can remove a bogshead of molasses and lift a 100 pound bale with his teeth while lying on his back.
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Samson
Winfield
Ireland
Thoms Re ‘Wolcott
Wales
Decorate Your House With Wet and Warm Attire
An unusual domestic guide offers quirky tips for styling a home in damp season. It suggests using moisture resistant fabrics and warming accents to create a cozy space. Readers are advised to balance practicality with decorative flair when arranging rooms.
General French Seizes Three Boer Lagers
London reports General French with three brigades of cavalry and mounted troops crossing Modder to seize a crossing, force a passage at Clipdrift, and occupy hills north of the river. Losses were light. Lt. Johnson wounded. Dispatches describe heavy heat and dust. Boer positions near Fustenberg and Speld. Women shelled. minor contusions reported.
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London
War ’ Office
Roberta
Dekiel
French
Modder
Porta
Clipdrift
Gordon
Fifteenth
Hussary
Rondeval Drift
Clip Drift
Sether
Langers
Johnson
Watergal Drift
LiFour
Officera
Cera
Bul Ner
Chieveley
A. Pe
st.Speld
Hamilton Russell
Churchill
Pilkington
Buller
Chieve
Anya
Hpringfeld- Lrepdets
Fustenberg
Srnec
Fern
Lieutehant Churchill
Winetos Churchil
Utpin Mafeking
Aten Wilson
Gould-Adams
Wilson
Local Obituaries From Weat Belmer Pine Brook
Death notices report Aker brother of Mrs John Cor Mea of Weat Belmer and Christopher Aker of West Park died last night of consumption. Undertaker Sexton in charge of funeral arrangements. Henry Yard, known to the ce ctled, died of peritonitis yesterday in Pine Brook. Funeral Saturday in Pine Brook directed by Undertaker Sexton. Rav John O Cornish colored, funeral held this afternoon from Bethel A.M.E. Church. Large crowd attended to honor the deceased. Mt. Prospect Cemetery records note burial in progress.
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Aker
John Cor- Mea
Weat “Belmer
Christopher Aker
West Park
West
Belmar
Sexton
Henry Yard
Pine’ Brook
Pine'Brook
John O
Bethel Asm
B. Church
Second Avenue
Main Street
Mt. Prospect
Rare Business Opportunity for Dairy Kitchen Space Acknowledged
A fragmented notice offers a rare business chance to run a dairy kitchen on Kestor Block with or without hotel apartments. Possession given in April, tenants may move to a new hotel on Grand Avenue. Agents or owner contact details briefly indicated.
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Kestor Block
Grand ‘Avenue
Celi Iiz Ig
Bullock Granted New Trial In Freehold Murder Case
William Bullock, a Black man held in the Freehold jail, escapes death by hanging as Supreme Court Justice Gilbert Collins orders a new trial for March 1. Newly found evidence includes a pistol Bullock says Walsh threatened to use, and Bullock again claims self defense. Magistrate Dodd relayed the decision and details of the reopening.
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James Walsh
Supreme Court
Collins
William Bullock
Freehold Jall
J James Walsh
Red Bank
Gilbert Collins
Freehold
Bullock
Walsh
Wira
Magletrate Dodd
New York Woman Sues Contractor for Damages
Mrs Delia Kerney of New York sues James M Hagerman in tort for 7000 alleging breach of contract to build a house at Deal. Former Senator Henry S Terhone of Long Branch represents Hagerman whose defense claims money was due. The suit proceeds in the May term at Freehold Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Kerney
New York
Jamea M. Hagerman
Kerney
Soldiers' Bill Advances in Assembly for Reimbursement
Assemblyman Kirkbride's measure to reimburse volunteers of the late Third Regiment for extra clothing progressed on second reading in the house Wednesday afternoon and moved to third reading without opposition. Final passage is planned for Monday evening, with a expected Senate opposition.
Pastor Marvin Arrives Tomorrow to Lead City Church
Rev. Dwight E. Marvin, newly appointed pastor of the First Congregational Church, arrives tomorrow morning from Germantown Pa. He will lead the prayer meeting in the evening and preach at both Sunday services. He has preached previously in several weeks and will be welcomed by the church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight E. Marvin
First Congregational Church
Germantown
Hoe
Marvin
Nnear
Birthday Tribute for Robert McCarthy by West Park Workers
A birthday party was hosted for Robert McCarthy of Dunlowe Street West Park by colleagues from Brothers' mij where he is employed. The gift a pearl inlaid clock was presented as a gesture of appreciation with remarks noting his age and merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCarthy
Dunlowe Street
West Park
Mij
Ben
McCarthy
Styedie
Clodk
Red Bank Cavalry Purchases Oakland Lot for Armory
The Red Bank cavalry troop bought a lot near the Oakland railroad station from Thomas Hj Grant for 2000 dollars to build an armory. The troop seeks state appropriations for the project while Assemblyman Kirkbrige gives a Melden speech ahead of votes on soldiers clothing legislation.
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Red Bank Cavalry
Thomas
Oakland
Rogers Case Tonight in Common Council Meeting
The Common Council will convene this evening to review the suspension case of William B. Rogers and to consider the telephone ordinance for conduit payments along the street. The session aims to resolve the pending disciplinary matter and update municipal infrastructure rules.
Allenhurst Green Goods Ring Exposed in Police Raid
Police raided an Allenhurst operation tied to green goods scams selling counterfeit style investments. They seized papers and detained Frank Brooks Charles Jackson Thomas Gilbert Lilly Walker and Ingeborg Lie as part of the probe into the scheme promising large returns on investments and involving fake newspaper clippings and boiler plate literature.
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Allenhurst
New York
Iterati
B. C. Daniels
Lenburet
N.J
B.C. Daniels
Telegraph and Post Offices
Daniela
I. K. Knott
EB. G. Gadley
Aleo
United States
Aden
Siena
Mary
Frank Brooks
Rogues
Charles Jackson
Thomas Gilbert
Lilly Walker
Ingeborg Lie
Interior of Grand Avenue Reform Church Reopens with Lecture
The Grand Avenue Reform Church completes two weeks of interior renovation and will host Sunday worship in a newly adorned auditorium. Rev. Dr. James B. Dunn of New York, secretary of the National Temperance Society, will preach in the morning and lecture at Westminster Presbyterian Church in the evening on The Canteen in the Army. He spoke with President McKinley on temperance issues during interviews. Members of the W.O.T.U. and other temperance groups plan to attend.
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Grand Avenue Reformed Church
Suppley
James B. Donn
New York
Peter Stryker
Dunn
National Temperance Society
Stryker
Egypt
West-i ‘Minster Presbyterian Church
McKinley
Local Hardware Store Ad Highlights Bargains and Services
A garbled ad notes Prioth in stock and low prices on goods. It promises pickups and delivery with cheap stock and paper offers. The fragment mentions Nowlin Hardware and a weekly paper price of $1.00, advertising care and sure cures in unclear terms.
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Soga
Hollis
Delagon Bay
Paria
Amer ‘Kcan
Exten
Thati
Conau
Hay
Great’ Britain
Republi
al Bhiglish
Cenacir
Durban
Yord
Englishtown
Ee ‘ A. Pe Stewart
Matawan Township
Frank Durand
Long Branch Fire Department
Neptune Township
J. J. Morris
Monmouth ‘Club
Alert Basket Ball “Club
Crede
Athletic
Orate
Ita
Keyport
Monmouth
Hess
William
P “Cimer
Predad
Aoaslon
Board OF Freeholdes
Springfield
Slingersfontein
Mrs. Kerney
James Me _Hagerman
Bill
Pastor Marvin
Kirkbrige
Melden
Solon
Gienelle
Grenelle
B. C Daniels
Prioth
Cella
Nowlin
Ena
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