Boers retreat as British press toward Bloemfontein
The dispatches report Boer forces shifting from Colesberg and Zululand as General Buller presses toward Bloemfontein. Cronje remains at large with uncertain movements, while British strength and transport limitations shape the pursuit and anticipate possible occupation of Bloemfontein.
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Red’vers Buller
Ladysmith
Clements
Colesberg
Blone
Zuloland
aJl Aldea
Noborta
Bloemfontein
Paardeberg
Cronje
War Office
Old Roberts
Buller
Drakengberg
Lord Roberts
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Cobra
Malher
Briga
Tugela
Thia Rocalahe
Colenso
Hatt
Eagle's
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Tuogela
Hart
Colvey
Bowes
Ran
Sadaneh
Calénel Pieace
Maso
Cotenisis
Jeer
Gira
Mall
Mafeking
Mbellac
Uae
Ber
Ios Mera
Colegio
Legislature Special Correspondence From Trenton
In Trenton on February 20 the legislature considers public instruction reforms. The commission favors election of local school boards by voters at large and bills pass addressing bonds and sewer funding, town committee terms, and police tenure. Assembly actions include penalties for misused pensions, new state school buildings, and judicial appointments to fill vacancies.
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Trenton
Stokes
Senate
Gederal Borough
V. Voorhees
Camden
Isy
Court of Errors and Appeals
Jasnée T. Nixon
Relult Court
Amd
Races and Club News At Monmouth and City Streets
A racing event on Leon Avenue featured a close contest with Sexton and Jack Drummond each riding 26. Bexton's Morrissey won two of three races, taking the purse from Drummond's Rene Blows. Stella R. failed to keep pace, and Bangs will be celebrated tomorrow at the Monmouth Club with a smoker and dining table. William Cornellus praised his domestic life with a joking eight and a half pounds value for a watch.
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Leon Avenue
A.cashiyprice Wes
Sin'é
Brad Han
E. Sexton
Jack Drimmond
Bexton
Morrissey
Drummond
Rene Blows
Rie Doures
Sewall Avenue
Qaheniy Ealy
Apeyts
Dlpty
Ene
Seorabere
BorthAlr Steeds
Sexton
Nons
So. W. Davis
Stella R
A. W
Waghington’s
Monmouth Club
A. W. Cornellus
William Cornellus
Aganne Bimestt
Pioneer Association of Asbury to Hold Banquet Tomorrow
In accord with the usual custom no provision has been made for the event. A banquet is planned for tomorrow evening at the Ti hotel.
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Asbury Aa
Rhein Eo
Wycko
Mognith
Ion Wap Arras
Stacea Closed-pa Meter Comet Case Report
A fragment notes a local incident titled Stacea Closed pa meter comet case involving CORA widy. Details are incomplete but indicate a public work or utility matter with uncertain names and action.
Kirkbride pushes home interests in Asbury bills
In Trenton Feb 20 Assemblyman Kirkbride steers measures advancing municipal electric plant ownership for Asbury Park and city control of police appointments. He also seeks ocean driveway legislation and aims to ease bond limits. The package follows prior approval of volunteer clothing funding.
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Jonfiem
Trenton
Feb
Kirkbride
John F. Hawking
Asbury, Park
Poicemen
Ten Broach
Pomet
Ocean
Hobart memorial exercises draw notable Asbury Park guests
Prominent Asbury Park residents and guests of Assemblyman Kirkbride attended Hobart memorial exercises in the state chamber this afternoon. Ticket admission was scarce with long lines forming outside the hall. Notables present included Albert C. Twining, Gearke, F. Kroebl, Dante Covert, Mayor Ten Broeck, and W. Hofspith among others dining at Mr. Kirkbride's guests list.
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Asbury
Park Residepta
Wenk
Trenton Yestardhy
Hobart
Satay
Albert C. Twining
Gearke
F. Kroebl
Dante C. ‘Covert
Ten Broeck
W. T
Bankruptcy case reveals concealed property claims
In Freehold today, testimony unfolds within Frederick C Brace bankruptcy proceedings. Dr H Kinmonth opposes Braceatigan's assertions that Brace concealed property as creditors press for disclosures amid legal scrutiny.
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Frederick’ Parker
Frederick
C. Brace Better
Kinmonth
Public School Fetes Washington Birth Deeds and Faith
In Asbury, public schools celebrated George Washington with a morning program. The event opened with a hymn, scripture reading, and prayer followed by songs like America and The Battle of the Republic. The kindergarten joined in a flag ceremony as students wore red white and blue.
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Washington
Asbury
Sheela
America
Matey
Jombia
Colima Volcano Eruption Threatens Indian Villages
A Colima eruption described as a vast lava flow threatens three Indian villages near the base. Mexican troops drove natives from mines to safety as woodland losses mount, while officials consider offers to aid victims and avert a broader railway disruption.
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Colvnin
Pgpie
Ema
Vont Gttalajaty
Jalajar
Thia City
Colima
Arkel
Santa Ang
Guadalajara
Dpher
Mexico
Arkell
Netherton Hall
Ohi Gago
Paul W. Horbach
Omafin
Manzanillo
Indiana
Michoacan
Jaligea
Republiazir
Filipino Bandit Trial Reported in Manila Feb 21
A Filipino bandit trial underway in Manila centers on an attack by a guerrilla group that ambushed a U S squad, killing a corporal and injuring others. The military commission meets at Calamba to hear the case, with officials noting potential implications for allied policy and security.
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Manila
Calamba
War rumors swirl as Bulgaria and Serbia near clash
Vienna dispatch notes rising tension with Bulgaria and Serbia massing troops on the frontier. The correspondent reports officials expect no immediate outbreak and caution Russia and Austria would not sanction rapid hostilities.
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Vienna
Heass
London
Viena
Btandardu
Goya
Arpad
Bulgaria
Servis
Frootipra
Rousela
Austria
Turbulent Ward Elections Spark Close Partisan Race
Fragmentary report notes Republican candidates near a victory in city wards with Democrats narrowly competing. Pipe-dream excerpts show tense counts, rival ticket alignment, and dispute over results amid broader regional notes from Pennsylvania and Oberlin College gifts.
Immediate Restoration for Policeman Rogers Ordered
Justices Dixon Collins and George G. Ludlow of the supreme court in Trenton ordered the immediate restoration of Policeman William B. Rogers in mandamus proceedings. The city must pay Rogers the salary withheld since his suspension November 17, 1899, following vague charges of conduct unbecoming an officer.
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Dixon, Collins
George G. Ludlow
Supreme Court
Trenton
William B. Rogers
Charles E. Cook
Samuel A. Patterson
David ‘Harvey, Jr
Roger
Rogers
Messia
Cook
Pattergou
Rebecca Brown
Police Committee
Common Council
Jamies A. Bradley
Smith
Park Hall
Council
Common
Demargarine debate hits Newark grocer firm Boheuer & Co
Deputy stats show dairy mislabeling with seven complaints filed in Newark against Boheuer & Co for selling demargarine as butter. Allegations cite sales in Passaic and nearby towns, years of past market activity, and a probe tied to local buyers and shop practices.
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Vandruf
Newark
Boheuer °& c
Baler
Pompton
Passaio County
Boheuer & Co
Byaheh Atora
Astey Park
Cookman Avenue
Emory Etreerists
Plaingeld
Beoure
Fire Discovered by Daughter Warns Family Home Blaze
A residential fire at a Grove area house was spotted by a daughter who woke to smoke. Fire crews extinguished the flames after discovering the blaze caused by a listed cause, with neighbors and local workers assisting during the incident.
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Bibs Barty
Cowell
Webb
Hurt’ Rogers
Huh
Pee Vie
Will Taylor Get the Bradley Beach Factory Contract
Reported bids for erecting a factory at Bradley Beach are not yet announced as the Sym Painted Company of New York competes with W. Tayloe for the contract. The appropriation limit is $20,000 and officials expect a decision once all bids are received and reviewed.
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Besministee
Bradley ‘Beach
Jfor
New-York
Grenelle's Mills Corn Care Ad Copy Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text references Grenelle's Mills Corn Care at ten cents and Depa Care with unclear phrases. Mentions seats and Gute and connotations of medical or patent medicine language. Unable to extract clear events or entities beyond the product and price.
Rare Musical Treat By the Ocean Grove Choral Union
A notable concert at Ocean Grove High School by the Ocean Grove and Asbury Park Choral Union impressed with strong choral singing led by Professor Tall Morgan. Basso Gwyllim Miles substituted for Jolan Walker delivering lively, emotive pieces including The Lord Gives Peace to Sadness and Soft Fades the Might.
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Gwyllim Miles
Basso
Ocean Grove High School
Océan Grove
Asbury Park Choral‘Union
Td Aldes
Morgan
Adam
Victor Balor
Charles Vincent
H. R. Bishop
New “York
Jolan “Walker
New York
Miles
Eby
Mies ‘Allen Updegraff
Pittsburg
Hood
Sternberg
Misa Kate Hull Bundy
Planiste
Philadelphia
Miles Bundy
John F. Braus
Braun
Ike
Bruce
Reutor
Fanoie E. Richinda
Mia’ Belle’ Gréen
Mies Kut Bundy
Grove -High’ School
McKinley Absent as Legislature Deliberates in Trenton
Dispatch reports McKinley and his cabinet absent during a pending week in Trenton. The article notes confusion over proceedings and tension within the assembly as officials struggle to proceed without the president and key leaders.
Fragmentary letter hints at a 1900 Avon notice
A cryptic dated fragment from February 1900 appears to be a personal notice or advertisement of limited readability. It mentions Avon New Jersey and a sign off by Joan Tilden.
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Joan Tilden Avon
N. J
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