26 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
1
London dispatch reports British forces pressing Cronje’s group near Colenso and Ladysmith with heavy artillery and repeated captures. Chronology notes Morale steady for Lord Roberts and ongoing engagements from Doornkop to Stormberg as Boer resistance stiffens and relief attempts falter.
In Parerberg on February 26 General Cronje's position is described as increasingly hopeless as British artillery dominates river approaches. Deserters report heavy British fire and Cronje willing to surrender, but resistance persists amid civilian noncombatants. Recent Allied advances captured a key kopje, while Gloucesters and Essexes misstepped near the Boer lines, incurring casualties.
The Ladies of the Golden Eagle will appear in burnt cork faces at Winckler's Wednesday evening. Rehearsals have lasted weeks and they are well drilled for the amateur minstrel show. The act features female bones tamboo interlocutor and specialties. A dance will follow the entertainment.
Councilman at large Meeks circulated a petition among downtown business men opposing the proposed legislative bill authorizing the building of the continuous ocean boulevard.
The Republican State Committee meets in Newark on March 6 to arrange for the state convention and national delegates. Sen. Sewell and Kean are speculated as possible at large delegates alongside Pitney and Gov. Morphy. Pitney appears favored for the gubernatorial nomination with Essex and Hudson delegations likely backing him.
Hilton Park near Atlantic Highlands with nearly three hundred acres of densely wooded land and the highest Highland hills altitude was sold by the Hilton Park Company. The firm spent about $100,000 fifteen years ago to develop it as a private summer resort for about thirty five owners, designed by civil engineers and landscape gardeners with a pier extending into Randy Hook Bay. Ex Judge Henry Hilton founded the scheme.
The full rigged four masted County of Edinburgh, 2078 tons, built in Glasgow in 1888 and owned by R. and J. Craig, ran ashore near Squaw Inlet on February 12 while bound from Cape Town to New York. Wreckers Merritt Chapman later towed her toward port as the crew were safely landed amid heavy seas and mounting danger of flotation.
Mrs Mary Nixon wife of Cornles Nixon of West Park has filed for divorce on grounds of desertion. Testimony was taken by Master John B Lanning last week in Chancery and he advised that the decree be granted.
Washington reports public release of translated Spanish accounts by Captain Victor M. Concas y Palau recounting the battle of Santiago Harbor. It covers the Teresa s losses the Brooklyn action and Cervera's fleet damage with details on gunnery and casualties. Republicans Struggle to unite over Porto Rican tariff bill after late night talks.
A Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight southbound train crashed into an irregular coal car train at Alden station during a blinding snow storm. Conductor L. B. Smith of Bimba was killed. his body was mangled and he died en route to Buffalo hospital.
A Geneva special reports a passenger train hit a carriage at Tuttle's crossing east of Rochester shortly after midnight. Five occupants of the Grenelle family were killed instantly, one fatally injured, and another badly bruised. The group belonged to a German family traveling together.
A bustling Ocean Grove notice page reports a social by the Ladies Auxiliary at Association Hall on March 1, matinee whist for Monmouth Memorial Hospital at Grand Avenue hotel tomorrow, and a bowling proof of a local athletic club. The first Oreos team beat the second 8 to 6 in Central Hall, while a new pastor and family were to be welcomed at First Congregational Church. A District School show at Ocean Grove High School benefits Eagle Hook and Ladder Company, plus a Mikado building carnival by Eintracht Singing Society billed as a Narren silaung before the Jenten season.
A Saturday night weather event produced thunder lightning and heavy rain. Sunday morning brought a cold snap with snow on the ground and a sharp drop in temperature, signaling a late winter blast after a brief spring‑like display.
A rooster and a pullet are detained in the township jail as witnesses in an abduction case. They will be released when owner Samuel Parker of 129 South Main street claims them. James W. Poland of Bradley Beach posted $500 bail on theft charges after birds were found at Poland’s home and linked to Parker’s coop by footprints and blood in the snow.
A society of Long Branch cottage owners challenges a certiorari to a ten year maintenance contract with BM. BB asphalt paving company. The city would pay $50,000 for keeping three miles of asphalt in repair. The cottagers accuse commissioners of overstepping authority and vow to press the case to a finish with hired counsel.
Mrs Richard Wilson Sr observed her sixty first birthday on Saturday at 108 Heck Avenue Ocean Grove. Several callers dropped by including Mr and Mrs O H Tompkins Mr and Mrs John F Boger Mr and Mrs James Bedell Mrs John F Knox and Mr and Mrs Richard Wilson Jr Also mentioned Mrs Hudson and Miss Hudson as well wishers.
Voters face March 18 for township offices with Republicans Democrats and independents fielding multiple tickets. The race includes for freeholder assessor collector and justice posts plus township committeemen with lines drawn from Ocean Grove West Park and We st Grove. Incumbents like Jeremiah Bannett and Al D McCabe may seek re election amid party splits and potential cross endorsements.
The contract for a new Symphonion Manufacturing factory in Bradley was formally signed with ALAL Taylor awarded the build. Ground breaking delayed by weather. work was to start today and begin tomorrow when conditions allow.
Grenelle promotes Maglio Cora Cure with a 10 gents supply and a cheap sale price of 125 cents. The notice mentions a doge chien si and a hasty cough cure, but details are unclear and the ad reads like a mixed product offer from Grenelle.
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