City Eyes Municipal Electric Lighting Plant at 25000 Cost
John L. Coffin and John L. Coffin present a cost estimate for a municipal electric lighting plant tied to water works. The plan calls for 125 lamps of 2000 candle power, three engines, three dynamos, one boiler, and related infrastructures with contingencies and operating costs. The report argues the project could add 60 percent more power, reduce complaints, and possibly generate revenue by selling surplus light to private users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin
Common Council
W. Treat
Fire and Water Committee of Common Council
John L.coffin
Water Department
Meeks
Treat
George
H. P. Boller
Jeuserascs
General Electric Company of New York
J. C. Bennett
General Electric Company
Aingle
Jonn'l.corrin
Teddy Saves Parker Extradition Denied by Roosevelt
John K. Parker of New York City faced extradition efforts after a prior misdemeanor conviction in which he paid a $500 fine and served one year. Governor Roosevelt refused extradition, noting it as his first in a misdemeanor case, while Parker remains free on bond with bail forfeited.
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Roosevelt
New York
John K. Parker
New York City
Horsley
Parker
Strong
Helaley
Roonsvelt
Jnatice
W. M. K. Olcott
van de Water
City Finance Committee Reports Lower Taxes and Balances
The Common Council Finance Committee reports on December 26 1890 paying 23251 57 to the county collector for state and county tax leaving a 5000 balance to be paid this year The notes outstanding are 22500 against 39500 a year ago School payments exceed 8000 previous years and 6500 this year Most departments will balance by year end and the city tax rate may fall next year Appleby commended the report as flattering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Common Council
Free Phones for the City Agreement Reached
The New York and New Jersey Telephone Company notified Council that it will furnish nine free telephones and unused pole ties after underground wire installation. The demand arose at the meeting over ordinances governing laying and the council’s upcoming decision on the proposed system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York and New Jersey Telephone Company
Neight
Council
Avon Barn Fire Destroys Ice House on Norwood Avenue
A Wednesday blaze in Avon destroyed an ice house and barn on Norwood avenue near the railroad. The ice house was empty while the barn held about three tons of hay saved from the flames. Loss estimated at $8,000 with unknown origin. Weasley Engine Company arrived but water shortage limited efforts. Chiefs Schoelder and Scott accompanied the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomson'i
Norwood Avenue
Avon
Weasley Engine Company
Schoelder
Scott
Date for Concert Changed by Ocean Grove Chorus
At a Tuesday night rehearsal in Ocean Grove high school the Ocean Grove and Asbury Park Choral Union postponed its next concert from January 16 due to the chorus not feeling ready. The new date will be announced inter.
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Ocean’ Grove
Asbury Park Choral Union
Ocean Grove High School
Inter
Reverend Dwight E Marvin to Preach Inaugural Sermon
Rev Dr Dwight E Marvin has accepted a call to the pastorate of the First Congregational Church and will deliver his inaugural sermon on the otay Sunday in February 1900. He will leave his current congregation for Germantown PA shortly before that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Marvin
Como Nero
Dwight E. Marvin
First Congregational Church
Germantown
Pal
Appleby Republicans Oust Kirkbride From Top Post
In Neptune Township Applebyites staged a party caucus at William Giffard’s Main Street office. Samuel W. Kirkbride was snubbed for the chair and placed on the Finance Committee after being nominated but declining the seat. Temporary officers were named with Wesley B. Stout as chairman and John F. Knox as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Samuel W. Kirk
William Giffard
Main Street
Kirkbride
Republican Executive
Applebyites
George I’. Kroeb
Wesley “B. Stout
Tressurer
William A. Berry
Nance
Samuel W. Kirkbride
William P. White
Wesley B. Stout
George I. Krochl
Augustue H
Treat
George Pridham
Samuels. White
John Leonard
William P.white
John Hubbard
Peter
F Dodd
T. Frank
Appleby
L.c.hubbert
Aupeonsetion
Samuel
George F. Kroehl
John F. Knox
School Reform Proposals By Nep Tune Township Board
Recommendations to the State Board of Education urge that local school board members include custodians or treasurers of school funds, that districts slated for division be heard, and that boards be granted power to collect all funds voted by residents at annual meetings. The communication discusses these suggestions in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Neptune Township
Pettingill Wins Suit Against Lake Avenue Hotel Proprietress
Judge Conover denied a new trial on Toeday in Freehold affirming last June’s judgment for Mrs. Nancy Pettingill. She sought $240 balance from Mrs. Rose Crossett, alleging unlawful hold as real estate agent from the sale of the Cookman Avenue corner property. Pettingill had received most of the purchase price. trial aimed to recover the remaining $240. Counsel Samuel A. Patterson represented Pettingill.
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Pettingill
Crossett
Conover
Nancy
Cookman Avenue
Heck Street
New Year's at the Monmouth Club
New Year's day at the Monmouth Glib featured a generous reception for friends. The chef served festive dishes while Underwood's orchestra provided music. J. C. Kilesell of Philadelphia entertained. he is a known attraction from the Brunswick hotel social season.
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Underwood
J. C. ‘Kilesell
Philadelphia
Hie
Vale
Brunswick Hotel
Murderer Gemino Captured After West Park killing
Genard Gemino, accused of fatally wounding Do menico Bertine of West Park, was captured near Farmingdale by Constable Joho ee and jailed in Freehold. Bertone’s wife Lisabetta Bertine is jailed. Dr J T Rose to perform autopsy. The case unfolds amid conflicting accounts of the confrontation and motives with Enrico Giovanella missing and linked to the alleged triad.
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Taceday
Genard Gemino
Domenico Bertin
West Park
Farmingdale
Joho Ee
Gemino
Freehold
Lisabetta Bertine
Huggins
Avon
Bertone
S Tallane
Ingo
Thiambo
Enrico Giovanella
New York
Asbury Park
Giovanella
Bertoine
Tonk
Gmino
Peepee
Mosco
Marla
Gravatt
White
McLaughlin
Hubbert
Hamilton
Gemmo
Milton ‘Tilton
Samuel Hurley
Dodd
Murder indictment and arrestee details in Monmouth County case
The article reports a murder indictment against Genaro Gemino for killing Domenico Bertone in West Asbury Park and notes Gemino pleading not guilty with trial set for January 18. It also covers the arrest and indictment of William Bullock for killing Town Marshal Walsh of Red Bank, with Bullock pleading not guilty and trial set for January 16 under counsel George C Beekman.
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Monmouth
Freehold
Genaro Gemino
Domenico Bertone
West Asbury Park
Thureslay
William Bullock
Marshal Walsh
Red Bank
Bullock
McDermott
George C
Beekman
Final Examinations Abolished by Board of Education
The Board of Kaci tlop approved abolishing final examinations at Onbe schools in Aghury Cane following Dr Frederick Shepherd’s advice. Arguments cited include waste of time, cramming before exams, reliance on daily work for promotion, and sufficient evidence from frequent written tests and oral recitations.
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Onbe
Aghury
Kaci Tlop
Frederick
Shepherd
Policeman Rogers Case Highlighted in City Council
Tuesday night in Common Council attorney Charles E. Cook pressed for action on Policeman William B. Rogers case. He questioned delays, asked about trial prospects, and sought confirmation of Rogers salary and city vouchers.
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William B. Rogers
Common Council
Charles E. Cook
Cook
Police Committee
Hawkins
Fees Brothers and Hathaway Trial Over Fee on Land
The Rogers Brothers case Fees Brothers and Willam Hathaway was tried at Freehold on Wednesday. A lien claim questioned whether plaintiffs were entitled to a fee on Hathaway’s land, a key issue. Burton and Hutchinson represented the plaintiff. Hathaway won a verdict after counsel’s contention was abandoned. Hawkins also appeared for Hathaway.
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Rogers Brothers
Fees Brothers
Willam
Hathaway
Burton & Hutchinson
Trenton
Hathawayby
Sanford's Band for Summer Concerts Petition Heard
The Sanford Common Council delayed briefly due to illness but met to consider a petition signed by over a hundred residents asking for Sanford’s band to perform for summer visitors at Asbury Park. Lawmakers debated merits and referred the measure to the Music Committee.
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Diecusa
Connellman Wilbur
Clerk Burroughs
Sanford
Asbury ‘Park
Wibee
Au Myre
Wilbur
Muelo Committee
Common Council Acts On Building Permit And Finances
The Common Council approved Herman Stein's request to rebuild on Malo Street and Sewall Avenue after fire damage. Funds from the former license inspector’s salary were redirected to the police appropriation from the maintenance fund. Finance Committee recommended. H B Shufto reported year receipts 65.88 expenditures 10.05 balance 88.39. about 80 scales corrected since last inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Stein
Malo Street
Sewall Avenue
B. Shufto
Instarport
Contractor Marryott Bankrupt Foreclosure Set for January
Horatio Marryott, a park contractor of West Aabury, has filed for bankruptcy with liabilities at 10,678.60 dollars of which 7,200 are unsecured. Real estate valued at 19,600 dollars. The Summerfield Avenue house will be sold January 8 under foreclosure. A creditors meeting is set in Freehold January 9 at 10.
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Horatio
Marryott
West
Leiden Murder Case Case Attracts National Attention
Attorney David Harvey testifies in the murder of Mrs James Morrison who killed Actor Leiden, a member of the Mr Plaster of Paris troupe that rehearsed and played here last fall. The crime occurred in Tennessee weeks after troops went south. Sunday New York Journal gave a page to the murder and the principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harvey
James Morrison
Leiden
Plaster of Paria” Theatrical Company
Tennessee
New York. Journal
Injury at Asbury Park Water Works Involves Howland
Louis Howland, son of Edward Howland of Ocean Grove, was injured Wednesday at the Asbury Park water works. His leg was caught in a pressor engine causing knee flesh to be crushed though no bones were broken. He will be laid up for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Howland
Edward How
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park Water Works
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Errests
Ccse
Teddy
Monmouth County
Yw. L. Menxe
G. W. Treat
G. F. Wace
Collector Giffard
New Township
Republican
Assemblyman
Neptune Township Board of Education
Monmouth Club
Lisabetta Bertone
Déetrays
Bie
Géhuino
Lisabatta
Gemico
Springwood Avenue
Brown
Atkins Avenue
Frank Mosca
Frank Mosco
Luigi Masella
Giovacella
Mra
Sal i
Rogers
Messrs. Kirkbride
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