British setback at Spion Kop retreat after Tugela defense
London dispatch reports General Buller's forces withdrawing south of the Tugela after a prolonged stand on Spion Kop and surrounding kopjes. Warren's troops who defended the summit are noted for gallantry. the retreat was accomplished with no loss of life or stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
Ladysmith
Lord Roberta
Orange River
Bloemfontein
Boller
George White
Colenso
Times
Yorktown
Spearman
Warren
Acton, Homen and
Hongers Poort
Atroas
Acton
Hontes
Spion Kop
Tugela
Lancashire Fusileers
Middlesex
Thornycroft
Woodgate
Spionkop
Genéraria
Charles Warren
Gemino Convicted for Slaying in West Park
Genaro Gemino was found guilty of murder for killing Domenico Bertone on New Year’s day in West Park. He received a ten year sentence in the state prison and will be transported to Trenton next week after a trial that ended with Justice Collins delivering the verdict.
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Journal
Genaro’ Gemino
Freehold
Iaborn
Domenico Bertone
West Park
Gemino
Trenton
Collins
Bertone
Frank Monco
Atkinsgavenue
Gemno
Farmingdale
Prohibition League Holds Annu al Meeting in Rogers Hall Bradley Beach
The Prohibition League of Neptune township met in Rogers hall Bradley Beach electing Rev HJ Hayter as president and a slate including Charles Rogers Dr C B Bird E Rittenhouse J H Hawxhurst Jacob Stiles John H Shotwell W H Russell with Dr O Babird as secretary and C Rogers as treasurer. An executive committee of W Cross A J Mason and officers formed. A plan to form a young men’s prohibition league was announced for a Saturday meeting.
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Neptune Township
Rogers’ Hall
Bradley Beach
H.J. “Hayter
Charles Rogera
Roge Hall
Young Men’s Prohibition League
Children at Willard Home Not Destitute Says Superintendent
A Journal reporter visited the Willard Home for Destitute Children on Corlles avenue West Grove and found no factual need beyond ongoing donations. Superintendent Andres and the matron stated there are eleven residents, five from West Park, with usual seasonal donation requests.
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Childred
Willard
Corlles Avenue
West Grove
Andres
West Park
Swindler Henry D. Greer Arrested in New York Raid
Reported alias F Green and Herard Howe Greer a noted con man known for swindling travels the country. He was arrested yesterday in a police raid in New York City’s Tenderloin district after earlier encounters with Magisteral authorities and a prior town banishment. The notice paints him as a rogue who exploits human weaknesses and evades capture.
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Henry D. Greer
F. Green
Herard
Allas
Howe
Pew Apaper
New York
Tenderloin
Greer
Mag- Metrate Borden
Avon Firemen To Host Reception For Regional Stations
Councilman John Thomson announced Avon Fire Company No. 1 will host a reception next Wednesday at 5 o'clock in Avon new quarters. Avon firemen will test the newly purchased chemical engine in the presence of visitors from Asbury Park Went Park Ocean Grove West Grove Bradley Beach and Belmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomson
Avon Fire Company
No. 1
Avon
Asbury Park
Went Park
Ocean Grove
West Grove
Bradley ‘Beach
Belmar
Avon Company
Avonites
Atlantic Rebekah Degree Lodge Spinning Social
A spinning sociable will be hosted by Atlantic Rebekah Degree Lodge 1.C.C.F. in the Moning building Tuesday evening January 30. Admission is 10 cents and includes refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Rebekah Degree Lodge
Moning Building
Murderer Bullock to be hanged on March 16
Historic trial records show William Bullock, convicted of first degree murder in the Red Bank case that killed Town Marshal James Walsh. He was sentenced to be hanged March 16 after a January 26 verdict. The murder occurred November 13 when Walsh confronted Bullock, who fired multiple shots. Bullock fled toward Fair Haven before capture at Perth Amboy. The officer Walsh died instantly from a bullet to the brain. Bullock, previously a constable and wheelwright, leaves a widow and three children. The last execution in Monmouth County was April 18, 1892, Louis Harriott.
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William Bullock
James Walsh
Red Bank
Bullock
Joseph RK. Weir, Jr
James ‘Walsh
Goosstown
Freehold
Walsh
Fair Haven
Teat River
George
William Hallen
John F. James
Middletown
Perth Amboy
California
Frederick
Klondike
Paul Jaebing
Newark and Castle
Monmouth County
Louis Harriott
Mra Charles
T. Leonard
Atlantic Highlands
Jeffries to Begin Training for Corbett Fight at Loch Arbour
James J Jeffries ends Boston engagements with William A Brady’s company and starts active preparation for the championship bout with Jim Corbett set for March 16. Corbett trains three weeks ahead as Jeffries plans two weeks rest at Hot Springs followed by intense work back at Loch Arbour.
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James J. ‘Jeffries
West
Boston
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Jeffries
New York
Hot Springs
Loch Arbour
Sewall Avenue Road Change Sought in Monmouth Court
Property owners on Bowell Avenue West Park through attorney Samuel A Patterson seek to declare Sewall Avenue a township road. They aim to open the street to the railroad to ease travel home from Asbury Park. Residents currently endure a roundabout route.
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Bowell Avenue
West Park
Samuel A. Patterson
Monmouth ‘County Court of Common Pleas
Sewall Avenue
Asbury Park
Quincy Police Kill Two Safe Crackers In Hotel Shootout
Quincy police killed two expert safe blowers from Chicago after a series of robberies including a $20 000 cash haul at the Adams County Building and Loan. A third man died in a hotel confrontation while a wounded suspect refused to name accomplices as officers seized burglary tools and nitroglycerin.
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Quincy
Ills
Chicago
Ne ‘Riously
Galesburg
Freeport
Illinois
Adams*County Building and Loan Association
Thee City
Moecker
Kansas City
George Koch
Koch
Newcomb Hotel
Moecker Hotel
John Ahearn
Ahearn
Milk Producers Meet In Binghamton Set Price
Milk producers gathered in Binghamton New York at a meeting called by the International Farmers union to fix the wholesale milk price at 244 cents a quart on the local market. The group, formed recently with headquarters in Binghamton, has attracted inquiries from farmers in 23 states and Canada and plans wider union growth across North America.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Inter— National Farmers’ Union
International Union
Canada
Kanaas
Indiana
United States
Fire Rips Lehigh Valley Elevator at Perth Amboy
Fire destroyed the Lehigh Valley company's grain elevator at Perth Amboy New Jersey yesterday. The New Haven schooner Alice B. Phillips was damaged by fire for about 8000 dollars. Total loss from the blaze runs to roughly 26000 dollars. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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New. York
Lehigh Valley Company
Perth Amboy
N. J
New Haven
Alice B. Phillips
Carlist Arsenal Found Near Palencia in Spain
Gendarmes unearthed a Carlist arsenal in a house in Palencia, the capital of its province. They seized 100000 cartridges and a large quantity of weapons. Six Carlists implicated fled across the frontier.
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Aracual
Madrid
Palencia
Province
Englishman James Jubb Ends Life in Connecticut Insanity War Tie
James Jubb, 28, an Englishman living in New Britain Connecticut, killed himself with a carving knife during a bout of insanity said to be linked to brooding over the War in the Transvaal.
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New ‘Britain
Conn
James Jubb
The
Transvaal
Clever Oreos Triumph Over Bay Ridge Club in Central Hall
In Central Hall Sat night the Clever Oreos defeated Bay Ridge Club of New York 81 to 5. Oreos dominated with 18 points to 4 in the first half, while Dudley Hawkins A Rogers Knight and G Smith led scoring for the locals. Referee Dr RB F Doran and umpires Hicks and Murphy officiated.
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Ordos
Central Hall
Vialtora
Dudley
Hawkins
A. Rogers
Knight
G. Smith
New Yorkers
RB. F. Doran
Hicks and Murphy
Local Events and Personal Notes from Asbury Park Area
The legislature meets this evening amid local activity including a pool tournament at the Asbury Park Wheelmen club house. Mrs. Alice Sudam of Cranbury visits her sister in town, while Joseph Lolan of New York rents a house at Bewall Avenue and Bond Street. Ray mond Pawley photographed Wortman’s yacht in a feature in Saturday’s Mail and Express. A charity whist game for Monmouth Memorial Hospital is set for 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Grand Avenue hotel. An Asbury Park Wheelmen bowling match is planned for this evening at the club hotel. Attorney Charles E. Cook assisted Prosecutor Heisley at Freehold in the Geminio murder trial. Councilman John Thomson elected first vice-president and general manager of the Squary River and Barn Railroad. George Potts is president.
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Asbury Park Wheelmen’s Club
Alice Sudam
Cranbury
David Thureton
Fourth Avenue
Joseph ‘Lolan
New York
Theodore H. Heringer
Bewall, Avenue and
Bond Street
Mail and Express
Wortman
Raymond Pawley
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Grand Avenue Hotel
Asbury Park Wheelmen
Charles E., Cook
Heisley
Freehold
Gennaro“Gemiiio
Domenico ‘Bertone
West
Park
John Thomson
Avor
Squary, River and Barn Railroad Company
George Potts
The Parks Family Reunited After Court Settlement
Former Alderman Charles Parke of New York faced arraignment in Harlem police court on an abandonment charge from his wife Mary. He was ordered to pay $80 weekly, then stated he and Mrs Parke have reconciled and are living together, with him paying all bills.
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Charles Parks
New York
Rebury Park
Deaths and local notices from New Jersey era
Dr. Lloyd Wilbur of this city dies at 70, father of Dr. George F. Wilbur and Dr. William L. Wilbur of New Jersey. former state supervisor of the school census and long-time practitioner. Asbury Park Athletic Club to play Company H Wednesday. Mary Riddle dies at one year old from pneumonia. Miscellaneous civic notes and local notices.
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Lloyd Wilbur
George F. Wilbur
Hightstown
William L. Wilbur
New Jersey
Mary Riddle
James
Bradley Beach
Sexton
Lin Mt. Prospect Cemetery
Long Branch Law and Order Society Emerges in Prohibition Fight
In Long Branch a Law and Order Society formed by local ministers and laymen sparks public debate. The push targets liquor licenses amid a crackdown on “Monor” traffic while promising secrecy until convictions. leaders include J F Shaw Rev Morris Rev Hewitt and others. gambling clubs resist closure and Ocean Club plans a $25,000 upgrade as defenders claim clubs are needed to attract wealth.
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Long Branch
Sya
Freehold
Wilbur A. Helsley
Law and Order Society
Lawand Order
Law and Order
Algnera
J. F. Shaw
Simpson Methodist _Episcopal Church
J. W. Morris
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Edmond Hewitt
St. Luke's Methodist
Episcopal Church
R. R. Btasta
First Reformed Church
R. M Blackburn
First ‘Presbyterian Church
Lew Awards
Young Men Christian Association
Thomas ‘L.’ Mapa
Monmouth Club Pool Tournament Leaders
Albert Twintag and Joseph Longi Manous lead the Monmouth Club pool tournament with seven wins and no losses. Oliver and others trail as scores to date are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twintag
eod-Oliver
Albert
Joseph Longimanous
Oliver
Monmouth
Steamer Off Deal Beach Sighted In Distress
A large steamer was seen four miles offshore near Deal Beach with two block balls on her jib stay signaling loss of control. Lifesaving crews watched as the vessel remained stationary for over an hour before steering toward Bermuda or Ben. The ship is believed to be the British steamer Usk of the United Fruit Company, sailing from New York to Gibara.
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Deal Beach
Ben
Gamer Usk
United Fruit Company
New York
Gibara
Rare Business Opportunity at The Dairy Kitchen Rent Offer
Advertisement notes rental option for The Dairy Kitchen in Kestor Block with or without hotel apartments. Possession April 1, peacet Pen rotors move in their new hotel on land avenue. Enquire of agents or owner. Also advertises low forage prices at TenBroock's and mentions Minstrels Wadneeday February.
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Kestor Block
Land Avenue
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England
Bers
Prohibition League
Neptune, Township
Cold Water Advocates
Reni
Will
Marshal
TenBroeck's
Grenelle
Adv
Linois
Baltimord
Grand Jury
Hazleton
Stephen Kandolf
Honeybrook
Baltimore
Cortland
Presbyterian Church
Stobay
Timothy Stoine
Brown Memorial Church
Maltby D. Babcock
D. D
Bay Ridge
Parks
Lloyd Wilbur Deal
Asbury Park Athletic Club
Company H
Wyckoffle
Growlog
Uriah
Onmouth Club
Taylor Pike
Cver
Tittle P
Kroehl
Or Ornelius Stein
Barnard Ackerman D
Cornell
Deal
S. iv
Needy Minstrels
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