Intense anxiety over Gen Buller’s situation in London
Describes crowds outside the war office in Pall Mall awaiting news on General Buller’s position at Spion Kop. Reports Allied troop numbers, recent shelling and fighting with Boer forces on Tugela ridge, and updates from Spearman’s and Lourenco Marques camps as British losses rise and reinforcements are awaited. Also mentions German vessel releases and peace-signature drives in Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall Mall
War Office
Robbles
Spion
Tugela
Splon
Kop
Drakensberg
Buller
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Spearman
Lourenco Marques
the Daily Telegraph
Bpeerman
Charles' Warren
Uept
Acton
O'la
Potghter
Pretoria
Iunger
Botha
Cronje
Mupintel
Colenso
Isin
Neptune City Officials Under Scrutiny In Court Report
A report by Rutherford B. Coleman and B. Hinsdale, ordered by Justice Col ling, criticizes Neptune City officials over street contract changes and contractor payments. It questions mayoral conflicts of interest and lax tax collection while noting possible ignorance rather than malice in some conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford B. Coleman
Trenton
B. Hinsdale
Woodbridge
Avon
Thomson
Lysander
E. Watson
William P. White
Common Council
Mart Rogers
White
Neptune City
Benjamin H. Stanton
Stanton
Mitichi
Brayton
Elso
Governor General Wood Inspects Manzanillo Cuba
Governor General Wood and party arrived at Manzanillo noon yesterday to inspect the city. A census shows 14 000 population since American occupation. Wood praised the clean police record and met local officials before touring sugar estates and public works that have brought employment and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manzanillo
Cuba
Wood
Jclty
Maso
Havana
Santiago
General Wood
Tenth Cavalry
Chaffee
Black
Ray
Ingalla
Lee
Bryan in Jersey City crowds hear colonel Bryan speech
In Jersey City Colonel William J. Bryan was banqueted by the Robert Davis association after which he spoke to a large crowd at St Mary’s hall. He was escorted to the city by Congressman William D. Daly and City Attorney Minturn. Mayor Hoos presided as 380 prominent locals attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jersey City
William J.bryan
Robert Davis
Hoos
Colonel Bryan
Ocean Grove Choir Girls Strike Over Rehearsal Etiquette
A Grove Ocean Grove article describes St Pauls M E Church choir members planning a public notice after a rehearsal in which male choir members failed to escort sopranos and altos home. The ladies drafted a resolution threatening fines of chocolates for each offender, with Eddie Kilmer singled out for an extra word of honor. The piece notes mixed reactions and questions what the tenors will do next weekend.
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St. Paul's M. E. Church
Ocean
Grove
Ocean Grove
Ibstanter
Eddie Kilmer
Journal
Anicd
Bankruptcy hearings set for Freehold office sessions
Referee Frederick Parker will hear several bankruptcy cases in Freehold with first creditor meetings set for January and February. Listed are Dewitt M Polhemus of West Aubry Park, Frederick Braeutigann of Asbury Park, Jacob C Berrang formerly of Bereing and Zacharias, Michde Garland of Long Branch, Jacob A Sherman of Freehold, and Charles R Shints of Asbury Park trading as Park Manufacturing Co. Lawyers from New Brunswick and New York will appear for creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Parker
Freehold
Dewitt
M. Polhemus
West Aubry Park
Creditore
Garland
Long Branch
A ‘Phumber
Seabright
Jacob A. Sherman
Free‘hold
Charles
R. Shints
Ashuy Park
Copartnership
the Park: Manufacturing Co. Necktie
A “Xistence
J. Kearney Rice
New
Brunswick
Messrs
Blumenstiel & Hirech
New York
Congressmen to Eulogize Hobart in House
Representative John J. Gardner has completed the speaker list for January 26 to eulogize the late Vice President Hobart in the House. The New Jersey delegation is joined by Messrs Grosvenor Dalzeil Bronius Payne Dolliver Richardson Griggs Swanson with last three Democrats from the South. Howell and Loudenslager may have speeches printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Gardner
Hobart
House of Representatives
New Jersey
Messrs
Grosvenor
Dalzeil
Bronius
Payne
Dolliver
Richardson
Griggs
Swanson
South
Howell
Loudenslager
Naval Affairs Committee
Armory Proposal Teed Up By Company H Tonight
Company H plans a meeting this evening to discuss an armory project and the likelihood of securing funds for its erection. Local pricing note includes oranges offered at 20 for 25 cents at Tenbroeck at Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lsgue
TenBroeck
Ady
City considers municipal electric light plant and charter change
The Common Council passed a resolution to ask the city attorney to draft a bill for a charter amendment to increase bonded indebtedness for building an electric light plant. A public meeting was set at 7 30 this evening to hear citizen views. Estimated install cost is 25000 dollars with 11400 dollars for 75 light engines and dynamos. Annual operating cost for 126 lamps at 2000 candle power is 7000 dollars. Projections claim 86 more lights under municipal ownership with 66 percent more power, plus potential revenue from selling 25 surplus lights to private consumers.
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Ihe
Bagatelle
Anyamp
Bullock Convicted in Freehold Shooting Trial
William Bullock testified in his own defense at Freehold and claimed self defense after shooting Marshal Walsh at Red Bank. The jury, directed by Justice Collins, found Bullock guilty of first degree murder after a delayed verdict and a brief night in custody.
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Marshal Walsh
William Bullock
Red Bank
Freehold
Chief Walsh
Irattor
Bullock
Walsh
Collins
Jersey City
Minstrel Date Delayed and Local Notices
The Ladies of the Golden Eagle minstrels performance is postponed to February 14. The Reformed Church will host an annual hot turkey supper at the Commercial Hotel on February 1 from 6 PM. Contractor James M. Hagerman to sell the cottage built for Mrs. Carney in Deal amid financial adjustments. Carney seeks the current value.
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Penne
David H. Wreckoil
Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Murderer Gemino To Be Tried In Freehold Today
Italian killer Gennaro Geminoi who murdered Domenico Bertone on New Year’s Day in Atkins Avenue West Park will face trial in Freehold. Jury panelling began after the Bullock verdict and a new jury is expected to be chosen this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gennaro Geminoi
Domenico Bertone
Atkins Avenue
West Park
Freehold
Dave Gibson recalls La Gloria trip and plans in Cuba
The letter from Dave Gibson describes a rough 24 hour trip to La Gloria Cuba with mud and water up to the knees, seven American women, mosquitoes, and hints of future work in the commissary on the pier. He answers questions on land value wages and local life, noting high prices and uncertainty about telegraph work and local prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maviager
George K
Wilkins
the Postal Telegraph Company
Dave Gibson
la Gloria
Cuba
Wilkin
Nenvitas
Fred Brown
George Matthews
First Avenue
Asbury Park
D.G
Mr. Wilkins
United States
Gibson
Brown
Undertaker Morris Fined Over Unpermitted Transfer of Body
Undertaker Morris of Long Branch paid a $50 fine and costs to the Asbury Park Board of Health for removing Elvin Green’s body from this city to Long Branch without a permit. The case stemmed from Barkelow acting for Morris as his agent in transferring the deceased. Morris was absent when the removal occurred. Barkelow handled the work, but Morris bears responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Undertaker Morris
Long Branch
Asbury Park Board of Health
James J. Barkelow
Freehold
Samuel A. Patterson
D.C
Farmer Rogers Placed Under Bonds
Fred Rogers was held on $200 bond by Magistrate Cross on charges of assaulting Moses Golding of West Park. The case arose after Rogers delivered four dead sheep from a lot of twenty two to Golding, triggering a dispute over the dead animals. Golding’s relative Gordon Lord testified, calling Golding a slur and nearly being fined for contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Fred Rogers
Cross
Moses Golding
West Park
Golling
Golding
George’ R
Lord
Gordon Lord
Grenelle's German Dyspepsia Care and Weekly Hardware Deals
Advertisement style note listing Grenelle's Dyspepsia care at 50 cents, trading stamps on cash purchases, and weekly hardware specials at Newlin's Hardware with two-ply tar paper at 1.00 per roll. Includes fragmented pricing and product mentions like tar paper and cough care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenelle
Newlin
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