General Crongé on the run in February 1899 battle report
General Roberts advances after British success. French leads cavalry near Kimberley while Boers retreat toward Bloemfontein. British supply lines strained. transports and remounts critical. Dispatches detail skirmishes at Jacobsdal, Riet River, Rensburg, and Arundel with cautious pursuit and hospital aid by German ambulance corps.
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Ondon
Cronje
Lord Roberts
French
Kimberley
Bloemfontein
Lord“Roberts
Modder River
England
Cape
de ‘Aary
Delarey
Grobler
Clements
Arundel
Central Railway
Roberta Haa
War Office
Cate
Tate
Tacobedal
Riet River
Orange Free State
Saya
Rambam
Enelin
Dekiel
Waterfall
Klip
Rondayal
Modder
Roberta
Waterfall Drift
Suimne
Rondeval
Jacobsdat
Henry
Hatchell
Jacobsdal
Rensburg
Umber
Englekillen
Man for the Place and Public Service Demands
The Ocean Grove New York Press notes Frank Tantum, the assembly sergeant, as a example of the blend of urbanity and usefulness required in public service. It argues lawmakers and functionaries must be cared for with fair salaries and steady oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tantumi
Solonsa
Tantum
Ocean Grove
York Press
New Carpets At Old Prices Before They Go
Ad reads that Grovelle's offers carpets at old stock prices while quantities last. It promises lower retail prices on household necessities and highlights tar paper at 1.00 per roll as a bargain.
Special election on electric light plant bond issue
Voters in Allenhurst Borough will decide March 19 in the council chamber whether to authorize a 2500 bond loan to purchase an electric lighting plant now operated by Allenhurst Electric Light and Power Company for borough commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boros
Hield
Allen
Huret
Seneries
Allenhurst’ Electric Light and Power Company
Congregationalists Welcome New Pastor Dwight Marvin
The Congregational Church held a crowded weekly prayer service for Rev. Dwight E. Marvin and discussed the pastor church relationship based on mutual helpfulness and love. He urged Christ's spirit to guide pastor and flock and promised progress across church life. Tomorrow Marvin will preach both morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight E. Marvin
Marvin
Avery
Christ
Secret Society Meetings Darkened By Timetable
Secret societies schedule gatherings for this evening across Asbury Park and Trenton. Daughters of America meet at 8 in the Appleby building. Carpenter’s Union convenes in the Mikado building at 8. the Great Council fire of the Improved Order of Red Men meets at Association Hall in Trenton at 8:30. The Great Sachem will display insignia at Steathran in Asbury Park at 10:30 a.m.
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Asbury Connell
Daugh ‘Ters of
America
Appleby
Carpenter’. Union
Mikado
New Jersey
Association Hall
Trenton
Steathran
Asbury ‘Park
Sunday Church Services Overview in Various Local Churches
A long list of Sunday schedules shows sermons at First Methodist First Baptist and other churches. Preachers include Richard R Harcourt and Rev Dr George B Wight with morning and evening times, Sunday school sessions, Epworth League and young people meetings. A.M. E. Zion West Park and Lake Avenue hotel host additional services with sacraments, lectures, and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard R. Harcourt
Philadelphia
First Methodist
George B. Wight
Epworth League
Z. Clark
Marten
Stindly School
J. B. Stansberry
Bethel A.M. E
West
Grove M. E. Church
J. H. White
West Park
Howard T. Widdemer
Lake‘Avenue
St. Paul's M.E
Ocean Grove
J. G. Reed
James B. Dunn
New York
Gand Avenue Reformed Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dunn
Dwight ‘ReMorvin
First Congregational Church
New Wash Goods Spark Spring Wardrobe Demand
A garbled ad fragment promotes spring wardrobe refresh with new patterns and fabrics. It mentions replenishing outfits, modern patterns, and a call to subscribe to a home goods source for access to the latest styles and prices.
Northern Volunteers Defended In Congress
The House again strikes from the appropriation bill all civil service commission provisions then returns them on a yea and nay vote. The debate covers pensions, Philippine policy, and Hawaii governance as lawmakers clash over northern versus southern veterans records. Congressman's funeral in Copenhagen and services follow in Watertown New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Péb
Housé
Civil Service Commission
Lima
Dem
Tenn
Pearce
Rep
Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
Mass
Philippine
Benate
McEnery
United Meets
Bcone
Stewart
United States
Territory of
Hawaii
Fewer Troops For Cuba Quietly Planned
Secretary Root will continue General Wood’s policy to cut United States forces in Cuba. A heavy spring reduction is expected with fewer high rank officers, aiming to have the remaining troops under one general officer by next summer under Governor General Wood. Social Democracy and Socialist-Labor may unite at Indianapolis convention in March, with Max Hays of Cleveland chairing the amalgamation committee. Debs, Mayor Chase of Haverhill, and Mayor McCarty of Brockton have booked rooms at the Occidental hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Washington
Root
Leonard Wood
United States
War Department
Wood
Indianapolis
Social Democracy
Socialist-Labor
Max Hays
Cleveland
Socialist Labor, Party
Occidental
Eugene V. Debs
Chase
Haverhill
McCarty
Brockton, Maass
German exports rise in nine months of last year
Washington Feb 17 Richard Guenther consul general at Frankfurt reports Germany’s exports for the nine months ending Sept 30 reached 728 million dollars, up 41 million from the same period previous year. He says every industry and agricultural class shared in the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seormnany
Washington
Richard Guenther
Frankfort
State Department
Germany
Neptun city issues and local happenings summary
A fragmented report notes Neptune City's government examination costing 1 814 0750 and mentions locals traveling to Frechbld for a gun shoot. It lists residents injured, clergy and missionaries addressing at First M E Church, a Highlands borough incorporation proposal, a sheriff building project in Allenhurst, and a grand Greek colonial house plan on Beear Avenue costing over 20 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frechbld Toildy
Neptune City
Miss Brown
Richard R. Harcourt
Philadelphia
Etate Legiet
Navesink
Highlands
Charles Leggett
Leggett
Rasmussen
Withey
N.P. Dodson
Africa
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M.E
James B. Dunn
New
Edo Easy
National
Want Him Back The Gagnon Bankruptcy Case Before Kirkpatrick
A petition filed by Thomas P. McKenna for the Railroad Advertising Company seeks to force Dr. George B. Gagnon back into insolvency court. The case, noted for its past prominence in 1898, is presented in Trenton before Judge Kirkpatrick as an unprecedented move during George T. Cranmer’s tenure as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Cranmer
United States District Court
Kirkpatrick
Trenton
West Virginia Corporation
New York
George B. Gagnon
Apo
Schame
Health notes and travels of Ocean Grove residents
City Clerk Burroughs stays home ill while Dr. George A Shepard a New York eye specialist visits. William Mills of Bangs avenue seeks warmer climate in Mitchell house Thomasville Florida for health. Charles Herzog of Ocean Grove improves rapidly at Hot Springs Ark. Mrs A E Becker Abbott avenue visits relatives in Patterson. Mrs S J Barnett Delta Pa assistant editor visits Mrs M Ward Queen Grove. Mrs M White and children Embury avenue visit relatives in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs
George A. Shepard
New York
Joseph H. Bryan
William Mills
Bangs Avenue
Mitchell House
Thomasville
Charles Herzog
Ocean Grove
Hot Springs
Ark
A. E. Becker- of
Abbott Avenue
Paterson
8. J. Barnett
The
Herald and Times
Delta, Pa
M. Ward
Main ‘Ivenue
Quean Grove
M. White
Embury Avenue
Philadelphia
Baby Blizzard Strikes Town Slows Travel Across Region
Snow began at midnight and is expected to continue through tomorrow causing drifted streets and travel disruptions. Sleighs are in service for the first time this year while rail and trolley progress falters. A Belmar trolley car derailed near Main Avenue gates of Ocean Grove with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmar
Ocean ‘Grove
Eas
Depositions Taken In Rogers Case At Asbury Park
Depositions were filed in a mandamus proceeding against Mayor Ten Broeck and the Common Council of Asbury Park. Rogers testified he was appointed police officer in 1897, suspended without cause, demanded written charges and a speedy trial, and received no satisfaction. Mayor Ten Broeck, Chief Smith, and Police Committee members Bradley and Patterson gave testimony on suspension procedures, while Attorney Cook pressed for written charges and a swift hearing. Depositions must be filed in the New Jersey Supreme Court in Trenton by 10 oclock next Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joga
William
Rogers Figalnét
Asbury Park
David
Harvey, Jr
Brogck
Smith
Rogers
Charles
E. Cook
Cook
Samuel
Potter
Ses City
Burroughs
James A. Bradley
Police Committee
New York
Patterson
Ten Broeck
Bradley
Imayor
Park Hall
Common Council
Supreme Court
Trenton St
Candidate announces for 108A township primary in Avon New Jersey
A fragmented card shows an unnamed signer declaring candidacy for the 108A office in Meptane township as a Republican primary hopeful. The draft reads as a pledge to work for the ticket’s success and support from friends, dated February 17, 1900s in Avon New Jersey, with garbled extra lines trailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meptane
Ian
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General Cronje
Gor Roverte Lees
Tel Poston
Montrsau
LA Declairé
Colendo
New South Wales
Conynghaus Svae
Naauw Poort Field
Pietermaritzburg
Daily Mail
Colenso
Lord ‘Roberts
Free State
Ladysmith
Nkandle- In
Zululand
Ita
Daily Mall
Nanun Poort
Wiltshire
Regi Mient
Kloof-camp
Colesberg
Times
Fensburg
Mall
Laurenco Marques
Ramah
Nopetown
Cape Colony
Orange
Blet River
Alexandersfontein
Pretoria
Transvaal
Rondaval Drift
Jatobadal
Coleenberg
Gronelle
Congregationalists
Dwight’ 'E
Asbury, Park and Vicinity
Northern Volunteers
Congress
Anx
Lous
South
Chickering
Watertown
No.Vic
Copenhagen
Flowera
Moore
Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal Church
John G. Benson
Turin
A. O. Danforth
Clayton
Dr. Fritts
the Lamented
Grenelle
G. S
Gagnon
Mirror
Avon
N. J
Neeta
Getsnan
Srey
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