16 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
1
London reports Buller's forces pursue a widening relief effort for Ladysmith as dispatches from Durban and Newport detail columns crossing the Tugela, Boer retreats north, and Kruger issues proclamations urging burghers to fight in the Lord's name amid warnings of intensified conflict and strategic movements across Natal and the Transvaal.
Reports from Hamburg say the Schneider company is producing gun and ammunition for the Boers and plans to ship heavy guns to the Transvaal while a firm starts delivering 300 000 meters of barbed wire to the Free State. Lord Roberts dispatch dated Jan 16 notes a reconnaissance shelling with no casualties. Boer positions near Bester’s Kop were driven from the southern edge by British forces, with casualties on the Pretoria commando side. Warren, with 11 000 men, may move toward Weenen. dysentery is spreading in Ladysmith and Sterk strom.
The widow of William Edward Chase seeks a pension claiming service in Company OC as a provision wagon driver. Mrs. Ward, wife of a Neptune township officer, forged the deponent names and wrote her own name as deponent, misplacing several Chase children’s names. Magistrate Borden advised Mrs. Chase to pursue a different route.
George W Trent spoke for taxpayers with idle year round properties urging half rate on water tax saying sprinkling costs small and idle houses taxed unfairly Kroeh argued owners who occupy for only four months deserve relief Treat countered residents enjoy local benefits and noted an ordinance would be needed to change the tax.
Berrang of Asbury Park filed for bankruptcy in the U S district court of Trenton yesterday. He lists debts of 14 288.07 and assets of 3 843.50, naming Zacharias included in the filing, noting a discharge cannot be granted to one partner if others are not adjudged.
Rare business notice offering The Dairy Kitchen in Keator Block for rent with or without hotel. Possession given April 2. proprietors will move in their new hotel on Rand Avenue. Enquire of agents or owner for details.
The council debates reinstating Policeman William B. Rogers amid vague charges brought by a woman. George F. Kroeh l calls for action, while others urge a final police committee report within two weeks. Separate motions address maintenance funding for two fire department horses and work assignments, with Chief Schneider noting Wesley company costs around eighty dollars annually.
The aerial report on Neptune township finances notes funded debt of 28000 with 5 percent interest secured by macadamized road bonds due January and July each year. Real estate and personal property tax bases total 2,608,800 with a levy of 9 15 per 1000. Floating and sinking funds are listed as none, and other receipts come from unspecified sources. Symphonion company transfer plans involve M L Bamman Ferguson visiting Newark and Ocean Grove officials to pursue the move to the local area. The Board of Trade seeks to ensure the factory's transfer to this place if satisfaction cannot be obtained locally. Ladias Minstrels note a public notice in the January Adv.
Albany Jan 16 The Mazet investigating committees principal majority and minority reports were read. The majority charges centralized party rule in city government and calls for ballot box remedies plus a two year mayoral term and charter changes. It criticizes the police and dock departments, real estate valuations, and advocacy for public publicity and reform bills.
The Sheng for the Weasley engine company held a meeting at J. N. Burtis office and elected M. E. Sexton temporary chairman with Charles Ward secretary. New members added include Harry Borden Frank Tuttle Reuben Norris George B. Sexton Howard Huilck Waller Lippincott. A further meeting is planned and the ball date is expected February 22.
Two ply paper rolls priced at $1.00 each on sale this week. Advert shows thousands of bargains across departments but text is garbled in places. 商品 listings mention Mrs Srefxuadn and a company advertisement, with emphasis on quick selling in stock.
Special Correspondence from Trenton reports week two of the legislative session opening with resolutions in both houses. Lawmakers seek opinions from Attorney General Grey on the act abolishing the on-bro sale department and creating a supervisor of bills. Other measures address railroad grade crossings and rules for reporting bills within fourteen days. Governors Vohees and Griggs are tied to nominations and a memorial moment for the late Vice President Hobart is planned.
The Common Council yesterday referred to the Ordinance Committee a proposed New York and New Jersey Telephone Company conduit ordinance for Asbury Park with a public discussion set for January 25. George F. Kroeb urged inspection of Sexton’s buildings at Grand and Sewall avenues. the inspector will review compliance. City Treasurer Milan Rosa reported receipts of 51 843.40 and disbursements of 48 930.73 with a 2013.76 balance. Theodore Beringer and Dr I G Burton received fremen's exemption certificates through Fire Chief John Schneider. The Finance Committee noted $5 000 due to the county for 1899 taxes paid January 8.
The Ocean Grove fire commissioners discussed an offer to gift land for a new engine house but took no action as the offer lacked official form. Residents along Main Avenue voiced objections to placing the fire house at the New York Avenue corner, though opposition was not strong.
The Gominion Council Fire and Water Committee proposes drafting a bill to amend the city charter to raise bonded indebtedness for a municipal electric light plant. A public meeting is set for January 25 to hear residents’ opinions as fear grows over cost and hastening action.
Building Inspector Ormerod urges banning stovepipes running through floors after noting a recent fire started by dust around a pipe. He reports permit activity and $129,000 in improvements, including new structures, and suggests incorporating the rule in the binding ordinance.
The Asbury Park Wheelmen are finishing the Indies retiring room with work on the house flooring ceiling and gas fixtures. A bowling match will be staged Friday night between the Nep tune Engine Company team and the wheelmen.
A new fire alarm box will be tested tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. The test will involve three taps and is described as a routine safety check with no cause for alarm.
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