Freeholder Bill Sparks Power Debate in Assembly
Trenton schemata show Assemblyman Klelo pushing a bill to create a County Director with broad powers and shrink the board to thirty-one members. The measure faces heavy opposition in Hudson County and contrasts with a County Counsel plan under the Board of Freeholders. Other items include a State House Commission cost estimate of 289000 for a new senate chamber and moves on barber licensing and public libraries.
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Jovanax
Trenton
Klelo
Board of Freeholders
Board of Freshuldera
Hudson County
Munn
Board of Freeholdera
Freeholdera
Kein
Afeirs
State House Commission
Senate
State House
Barbers’ Association of New Jersey
State Board of Examiners
Wood
Mercer
Ma Lewin
Passato
State Library Association
Weseman
Justice of the Supreme Court
Assemblyman Murphy
Senate adopts FeSolutigna on death of John P Stockton
Unanimous senate vote adopts fe Solutigna praising the late former attorney general John P Stockton. Bills introduced by Senator Stokes and others include a reform to transfer under twenty one year olds convicted of state offenses from state prison to a county penitentiary and a bill by Senator H W Johnson making it unlawful to claim legal entitlement without regular admission to practice law in the state courts.
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Senate
John P. Stockton
Stokes
Atate
H. W. Johnson
Bullock Granted New Trial in Red Bank Killing Case
William Bullock, a Black man condemned to death for the killing of Martha Walsh in Red Bank, was granted a new trial by Supreme Court Justice Gilbert Collins. The retrial is set for March 1 after discovery of new evidence claiming Walsh threatened him. the death watch was lifted.
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James Walsh
Supreme Court
Collins
William Bullock
Freehold
Red Bank
Bla Decalon
Gilbert Collins
Bullock
Walsh
Important 10 Townships Bill and Other Measures
The Committee on Towns and Townships introduced a bill to amend the general township law allowing committeemen to serve out their terms rather than be relegated this spring. It also lets township committees with varied term lengths stay until the number is reduced to three. A proposed Newark normal school faced questions over a $300,000 cap. Senator Francis proposed MD endorsements for out of state physicians after a $15 fee, aiding Civil War era surgeons. The legislature adjourned to Monday evening.
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Assembly
New Jersey
Benny
Newark
Francis
Lcense
Yard’s Discharge Objected To in Bankruptcy Case
Henry H. Yard of Belmar faces objections from creditors in a U S Bankruptcy Court case. Judge Kirkpatrick had ordered an show cause hearing for Yard’s discharge as debts total about $000,000. Camden attorney ex Judge Pancount and Newark firm Linda bury Dépue & Faulkner represent the creditors seeking to block the discharge.
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United States ‘Bankruptcy Court
Henry H. Yard
Belmar
Kirkpatrick
Pancount
Camden
Willis P. Bainbridge
Trenton
Lindabury, Dépue & Faulkner
Newark
Yard
Maiden Speech by Assemblyman Kirkbride Before House
Assemblyman Kirkbride delivered his maiden speech Tuesday amid consideration of the soldiers' clothing bill. The young legislator acquitted himself nobly, showing that his experience as a former alderman stood him in good stead.
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Kirkbride
Green goods scheme tied to Allenhurst raid exposed
Police raid in New York uncovers green goods scam based in Allenhurst New Jersey. Suspects Frank Brooks Charles Jackson Thomas Gilbert Lilly Walker and Ingeborg Lie seized amid pursuit of fraudulent mining and counterfeiting literature.
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Allenhurst
Green Goods
New York
Brock
B. C. Daniels
N. J
B. O. Daniels
Telegraph
Daniela
I. K. Knott
EB. G. Gadley
Green
United States Treasury
Harleg Beadines
Pittsburg
Frank Brooks
Rogues’ Gallery
Charlea_Jackson
I Thomas Gilbert
Miss Lilly Walker
Ingeborg Lie
Mrs Kerney Sues Hagerman Over Breach of Contract
Mrs Delia Kerney of New York sues James M Hagerman for 7000 in tort for breach of contract to build a house at Deal. She has enlisted former Senator Henry S Terhune of Long Branch. The case, with Hagerman’s counsel Wesley B Stout, will be tried in the May term at Freehold. Hagerman says a large sum is due him and he moved the building to a nearby lot after nonpayment.
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Delia Kerney
New York
James’ M. Hagerman
Kerney
Hagerman
Deal
Pastor Marvin Arrives Today for First Congregational Church
Rev. Dwight E. Marvin arrives this morning from Germantown Pa to lead prayer and preach at both Sunday services. A church reception will be held in the near future as members welcome the new pastor to Asbury Park.
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Dwight E. Marvin
First Congregational Church
Germantown
Marvin
Can a Minor's Debt Ever Be Collected
A court case questions if a debt contracted by a minor can be enforced after reaching adulthood. John Strand, who became a man, was found not liable for a bill created while a minor under the infancy act, despite Burts merman and W. S. Burt facing collection. The judge stayed action to allow possible amicable settlement.
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Dodd
John Strand
Strand
Burtsmerman
Burtle
Joseph Biiand
Hame
Yand
Rulls
Lawrence
Mey
Burtis
Setson
Esson
Louis Rose
S.minor
Rose
Samson and the feats of Colts Neck laborer Ireland
A Colts Neck laborer named Ireland, employed by Farmer Thomas J. Wolcott, performs feats with a hogshead of molasses and a 100 pound weight on each hand. He can lie flat, lift, and rise, showcasing strength and pride in physical feats.
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Wlofield T. Ireland
Thomas J. Wolcott
Ireland
Medical Convention at Atlantic City
The American Medical Association will meet in Atlantic City from June 5 to 8. Subordinate associations will hold sessions and delierations alongside the meetings. Participants include the American Academy of Medicine the American Medical Publishers Association the Baltimore and Ohio Association of Railway Surgeons and the Congress of State and Province Boards of Health of North America and other medical bodies.
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American Medical Assocation
Atlantic City
American Academy of Medicine
American Medical Publishers’ Association
Baltimore and Ohio Association of Railway
Congress of State and Province Boards
of’ Health
America
National Confederation of State Medical Examinere’ and Licensing Boards
State Medical Society of
New Jersey
The
Association of American Medical Colleges
Soldiers' Bill Advances in Assembly for Volunteer Clothing
Assemblyman Kirkbride's bill to reimburse the Third regiment volunteers for state clothing passed second reading in the house Wednesday afternoon and moved to third reading without opposition. It is slated for final passage Monday night, with a chance of senate opposition.
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Kirkbride
Bella
Senate
Patriotic Dance by Oreos Athletic Club
The Oreos Athletic Club held a patriotic dance Monday evening in Central Hall. Charlea Crowell James Woodward and Harry Rushton led the arrangements with Grace Rowland as pianist. Members entertained with athletic exhibitions and refreshments were served.
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Oreos Athletic Club
Central Hall
Charlea Crowell
James Woodward
Harry’ “Rushton
Grace Rowland
Armory Site Purchase by Red Bank Cavalry Troop
The Red Bank cavalry troop bought from Thomas H. Grant a 100 by 200 foot lot on Oakland Street near the railroad station for 2000 dollars. The site is intended for a troop armory and the troop hopes to obtain a state appropriation for the building.
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Red Bank Cavalry
Thomas H. Grant
Oakland Street
Winners at Golf in Nokes Deal Club Handicap Event
C H Murphy of Princeton won the 18 hole handicap match at Deal Golf Club with 09 strokes and a 4 handicap. Herbert V Croker tied Murphy but lost on the playoff. Murphy received a gold knife and William L Clarke of Asbury Park took the gross score prize with 64. Other scores list C H Hamilton New York 121 20, Albert C Twining Asbury Park 111 10, John Larkin New York 110 8, and more.
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C.H. Murphy
Princeton
Deal Golf Club
Herbert V. Croker
Richard Croker
New York
Mr. Murphy
William L. Clarke
Asbury Park
Jobn K. Bangs
J. J. Harper
Mr. Bangs
Mr. Harper
C. H. Hamilton
Albert C. Twining
A.D. Chunler
John Larkin
George 8
Long Branch Defeats Asbury Park Wheelmen In Bowling Series
Long Branch beat the Asbury Park Wheelmen in a three game bowling series at Neptune Engine Company alleys. The Wheelmen won only one game as Harry B. Martin subbed for Dr. Millar in the third game and delivered a strong showing.
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Long Branch
Asbury Park Wheelmen
Neptune Engine Company
Harry B. Martin
Dr. Millar
Board of Trade Banquet Plans Hindered by deed delay
The Committee on Manufactures reported the Bradley Beach factory site deed has not yet been delivered due to an omission by the Ocean Grove Association. Once filed, preparations for the spring banquet at the Symphonion Manufacturing Company plant in New York proceed, with President Keator authorized to name the arrangements committee.
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Committee On Manufactures
Board of Trade
Bradley Beach
Ocean Grove Association
Symphonion Manufacturing Company
New York
Keator
Birthday Honor for Robert McCarthy at Steiners Mill
A birthday party for Robert McCarthy of Dunlewle street West Park was hosted Wednesday night by Steiners mill employees where he works as an engineer. The Tribe of Bex Hur members attended and he turned 61 yesterday. A pearl inlaid clock was presented by coworkers.
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Robert McCarthy
Dunlewle Street
West Park
Steiners’ Mill
Bex Hur
McCarthy
Newark Assistant Postmaster Dies in State House
George Werrer of Newark longtime assistant postmaster of the assembly died suddenly Tuesday afternoon in the state house office of custodian John Bonnell. He came in to rest on a lounge and expired within moments with physicians summoned. Remains sent to Newark.
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George Werrer
Newark
Assembly
John Bonnell
State House
Eac
Werrer
Young Men's Prohibition League Holds Bradley Bench Meeting
The Young Men's Prohibition League of Bradley Bench met Monday in Rogers hall. Five new members were received. Interest in the league is large. Another meeting will be held Wednesday evening February 21.
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Young Men’s Prohibition League
Bradley Bench
Rogers’ Hall
Big Four Mast Craft Beached Inlet Near Manasquan
The iron four mast British ship County of Edinburgh capt Tode from Cape Town en route to New York ran ashore in foggy Inlet at Manasquan Monday night. Twenty nine crew, twenty two rescued by breeches buoy. seven men and captain remain aboard as rescue continues. Wrecking tug from New York to pull ship off. if saved she will sail to New York for loading to Shanghai.
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County of Edinburgh
Tode
Cape Town
New York
Manasquan
Frank Longstreet
Inet
Terra
R. & J. Craig
Shanghai
China
Army Cantons to Worship in Restored Church Chapel
The Cantons be the Army church building has been renovated and will host a worship service next Sunday led by Rev. Dr. James B. Donn of New York with Dr. Peter Stryker preaching in the morning. Dr Dunn, corresponding secretary of the National Temperance Society, will lecture at Westminster Church in the evening on The Canteen In the Army. Members of temperance groups will attend.
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James B. Donn
New York
Ray
Peter Stryker
Dunn
National Temperance Society
Stryker
Egypt
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Bia
McKinley
W.O.T. U
Mrs Nancy Hughes Desch Dead at Long Branch
Mrs Nancy Hughes widow of Colonel Napoleon Bonaparte Hughes died at Long Branch Monday. Born in Baltimore in 1815 she lived there until her husband’s death about twenty two years ago before moving to Long Branch. Her surviving child is Dr Henry Hughes of Long Branch. She had long ties to the Episcopal Church spanning seventy years.
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Nancy Hughes
Napoleon Bonaparte Hughes
Long Branch
Baltimore
Long Ranch
Hughes
Henry Hughes
Firemen Appoint Building Committee in Ocean Grove
The E. H. Stokes Fire Company met Monday and appointed William H. Hamilton E. N. Woolston and Andrew Vai Cleve to supervise the new engine house construction planned for next fall. The committee will meet with the Fire Commissioners to discuss the proposed structure.
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E. H. Stokes Fire Company
Ocean Grove
William H. Hamilton
E. N. Woolston
Andrew Vai Cleve
War Veterans Seek Reimbursement Bill Support
Charles King Jr Claude V Guerlo and William Pancoast for Company A Spanish American War veterans were in Trenton Tuesday backing Assemblyman Kirkbride's bill to reimburse soldiers for clothing costs. They were appointed to a committee at a Monday night meeting.
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Charles King, Jr
Claude V. Guerlo
William Pancoast
Company A
Trenton
Kirkbride
Rainear’s Strange Letter and Ocean Grove Office Puzzle
George Rainesr head of the Ocean Grove Association deciphers a letter from Fred erick Gerbing of 803 Oriental Street Philadelphia. The unreadable handwriting hints at a conspiracy and the seeking of certain records.
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George Rainesr
Ocean Grove Association
Fred
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B.C Daniels
Allas
J. K. Knott
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Mrs. ‘Kerney "Sues
James M. Hagerman
Pastor Marvin
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Joseph Strand
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Wheelmen
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A. E. Nelson
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Manasquen
Nancy Hughes Desch
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