Buller Breaks Through at Pieters Hill in Ladysmith Move
General Buller reports a successful assault on Pieters Hill near Ladysmith after hard fighting. The action followed an armistice allowing troop movements, with heavy casualties and near destruction of Boer positions. Reports note 12,824 total casualties, with 1,008 killed and 6,888 wounded, as news from the Tugela front filters through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buller
Pieter’s Hill
Briniga
Ladysmith
Charles Williams
Lord Wolseley
Williams
Klip
Daily Mail
Pieter
Royal Enniskillen Fusileers
Enniekdllens
Eoeenee
Haa
Geseret’ Benes Sates
Hlandwanl
Pinding
Langewacht
Spruit
Tugele
Sandbach
Royal Engineers
Gowa
Tugela
Beth Aileaters
Dublin Fusiliers
Picter
Norcott
Kitchener
Warren
South Lancashire Regiment
Bulwann Mountain
Royal Naval Force
Nota Naval
Neeta
Ita
Cape “Town
Boeraat-Barkly West
Mornin Tal “Rumber
Cnayaltiea
Royal
Wanadiang
Victoria Mounted
Daily Mall Naya
Robinson
Pretoria
Mr Hay
United States
Choate
Adelbert Hay
Transvaal
Kruger
Lord Saliabury
Mabel Fenton Resigns from Weber & Field Burlesque Company
Burlesque actress Mabel Fenton of the Ross Fenton Yarin resigns after a dispute over a principal role in Sapollo Barbara Pidgety at Weber and Fields. She notes disappointment but states she will not perform for the company again, or possibly on stage at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Fenton
Ross Fenton Yarin
Weber & Field
Weber & Fields
Barbara Pidget
Miss Russell
Bapo- No
Robem
Ann
Ocean Grove Association Faces Bill on Ocean Front Boulevard
The Ocean Grove Association resists broad coastal development as the legislature debates a boulevard project and bridges over adjacent lakes. Observers note the group seeks isolation and pursues its own policy despite external pressure from New York press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove Association
Ocens Groves
New Ork
Insurance Men Organize In Red Bank District
Assistant superintendents from Prudential Insurance met in Red Bank and formed The Prudential Assistant Superintendents' Association. Attendees included N B Gray Asbury Park F T Sprague Manalapan Wealey Crawford Freehold and E B Pepper Long Branch. Gray elected president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudential Insurance Company
Red Bank
Prudential Assistant Superintendents’ Association
N.B. Gray
Asbury Park
F. T
Sprague
Manabquan
Wealey Crawford
Freehold
Eb.’ W. Pepper
Long Branch
N. B. Gray
Neptune Township Collector Nomination Announcement
A candidate announces run for Township Collector in the Republican primary. The message expresses intent to pursue the reforms and favors promised by past efforts and thanks supporters and followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
Fragmented political snippets from town campaign notes
Fragmentary text mentions didacy townahi rumors and a pledge to act in the interest of all people. It references unnamed figures including Geonou C. PammaicAdve and Grenelle's German Dyspepela Care with uncertain context and spurious phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townahi
Geonou C. PammaicAdve
Fire Destroys Applegate Home in Avon
Archibald Applegate awoke to smoke at 2 80 this morning in his Woodlay Avon home. He escaped with little sane effort as flames engulfed the frame one and a half story building. Loss, including furniture, estimated near $1 000. defective flue blamed. Applegate alone in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Applegate
Woodlay
Avon
Avon Fire Department
Applegate
Secret Societies Meet In Asbury Park Tonight
A list of secret society meetings in Asbury Park includes Asbury Park Lodge No 258 I C C F Knights of Pythias Hall at 8 o clock Pride of Park Council No 15 Daughters of Liberty Appleby building at 8 o'clock Twin City Council No 48 Legion of the Red Cross Manning Hall at 8 o'clock Coast City Council No 813 Royal Arcana Winckler Hall at 8 o'clock C K Hall Post No 41 G A R Mikado building at 8 o'clock. The religious qualifications for membership in St Patrick's Alliance of America were abolished by the National Council at New Brunswick on Monday. A straw dummy tossed into a blanket nearly caused a panic at a Padres night given by Knights of Columbus in New Brunswick. The Ladies of the Golden Eagle tonight gave a minstrel performance in Winckler Hall. About 45 dollars was realized. Isaac Neftal was manager. Performers included Mrs Alfred French Miss Bills Bath Eom Clayton and Mrs Alfred Petersons Bones Misses Martha Brown Florence Shepherd Sarah hand soloists Miss Fancie Meeks Momie Demecon Caron Mathes Brown and rn condy shah. Miss Cecil Rhodes and Lady Baller were also noted. Atlantic Rebekah Lodge last evening called at Neptune Lodge luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Knights of Pythias
Pride of Park Council
Daughters of Liberty
Appleby
Twin City Council
Legion Oft the Red Cross
Manning Hall
Coast City Council
Royal
Arcanum
Winckler Hall
C. K. Hall
G. AR
Mikado
New
Brunswick
Knights of Columbus
Isaac Neftal
Alfred French
Bills Bath
Eom Clayton
Alfred Petensons Bones
Martha Brown
Florence Shepherd
Sarah
Hand
Fancie
Meeks
Momie Demecon Caron
Mathes Brown
Condy Shah
Mm Bath
Mira French
Cecil /Rhodes
Lady Baller
Parson Gill Contented at La Gloria
Rev William S Gill and wife with servant occupy La Gloria praising land health and wealth to come water fine and plentiful climate delightful six days after briefing Deans stand rising six inches from ground and good spirit prevails for common interests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Gill
la Gloria
Lenten Season Observed by City Churches
Lent was ushered in yesterday by Episcopal and Catholic churches in the city. At Trinity Episcopal Church communion was administered in the morning. A sermon by Rev. A. J. Miller followed. Tomorrow evening Rev. B. H. Woodward of Keyport will preach. Bishop John Scarborough of Trenton presided with candidates for church membership on Monday, April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Tio
A. J. Miller
B. H. Woodward
Keyport
Bisthop John Scarborough
Trenton
Divorce suit testimony filed in Harvey vs Crist case
Attorney general court records show Counsslor David Harvey Jr testifying in the divorce action brought by Iaira Crist against Archae o bath of this city. Details recount funds spent and prior settlements, with references to prior claims and a possible hearing schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counsslor
David’ Harvey, Jr
Tas
Iaira Crist
Archae O. Bath
Porto Rican tariff bill passes amid close House vote
In Washington on March 1 the Porto Rico tariff bill passed 172 to 161 after a heated session. Six Republicans opposed the measure. four Democrats supported it. A substitute for free trade with Porto Rico failed 100 to 174. Wagoned efforts to secure votes included bringing six men from beds and hospitals, with Brownlow of Tennessee voting last. The final outcome delayed on Hawaiian government action and featured Democratic support for expansion by McLaurin of South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimpacker
Indiana
Fletcher
Rep
Boutellé
Lane
Town
Faris
Flemings
Georgia
Small
North Carolina
Smith
Kentucky
Stallings
Alabama
Gibson
Tennessee
Reeves
Illinois
Harmer
Pennsylvania
Balsey
Kansas
Sheldon
Michigan
Wadeworth
New York
Tate
Georwi
Sparkman
Florida
Fox
Mis- Bellamy
Cox
Brownlow
Hig Vyote
Beans
McCall
Behal
Origina Payne
Porto Rico
Minnesota
Senate
Aldrich
McLaurini
South Carolina
Hugbear
Philippines
South
United States
Governor Roosevelt Speaks on Good Citizenship at Newburg
Governor Roosevelt addressed a packed Trinity Methodist church on Good Citizenship in Newburg New York. He arrived midafternoon, was greeted by B B Odell Jr chairman of the state committee, toured town including Washington's headquarters, then lunched with Odell and friends amid enthusiastic reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Newburg
Newbourg
N. Y
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Ty B. B. Odel, Jr
Can
Washington
Mr. Odell
New Jersey Politician Butts Dead At Fal Way Home
Charles A. Butts longtime New Jersey Republican leader and state director of the United Railway system died at his country home after a lengthy career in state politics. Edward A. Weis, a upholsterer and decorator, reopened his store at 612 Cookman Avenue. BI Grenelle's Hasty Cough Cure advertised locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Bordentown
N. J
Charles A.’Butts
Iin
Fortane Nainess
Bates
Uniteddy of
Pennsylvania Railroad
Edlward
A. “Weis
Upholmerer
Atore
Cookman Avenue
Adv
Bloomfield and area notes mix meetings sports and incidents
A local digest reports Common Councils forming in Bloomfield under new law, Rev Ballard’s Trenton anti ocean boulevard stance, Kirkbride to attend a Legislative banquet, Oreo’s defeat Franklin of Trenton in Central Hall basketball 19 to 6, Avon Baptist tea for church fund, infant class tea at Heck Street, fire in Allentown study alarm but pastor prevents damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam-Reeves
Theodore
Bev
Inger
Hla
Mt. Taborway
Ocean Grove
Lustenkopf
Jersey Ity
Ballard
Trenton
Francis
Bloomfield Haa
Kirkbride
Ter
Legislative Correspondents
First Congregational Sunday School
Heck Street
John Worthman
Allentown
Health Board Orders Vacate After City Hall Fumigation
Jersey City Board of Health faced eviction from the city hall after it was learned sanitary officers fumigated in the basement while treating smallpox patients and handling contagious diseases. Police headquarters also unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City Board of Health
City Hall’ ‘Commission
City Hall
Health - Board
Real Estate Transfers Include Several Lot Purchases
A string of property transfers lists numerous parcels in Asbury Park and Neptune Township. Buyers include Williecs El Jen Aubury Park, Carrie L. Worthy, Jane McFadden, Anna P. James, Beusie M. Kelly, James Gorman, John Bally, and Jennie H. Albertson among others, with prices cited such as 3500 and 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam Wann
Expina
Mero al
Abe Ea
Siechadion
Gordon
Williecs
EL Jen
Aubury Park
Neptune Townsdip
Winter
Carrie L. Worthy
Bradley Park
Titenrton Fas
Aheriff
Jane McFadden
William G
James
Anna Bo
Brealey
Anna P. Jamee
Bradley
L. James
Anna P. James
Beach
Will Ames
Beusie M. Kelly
Willora Chard
James Gorman
West Asbury Park
Jennie H. Albarteon
John Bally
John Beliif
Albertson
Governor Voorhees Nominates Camden Prosecutor and Jersey City Judge
Governor Voorhees sent nominations to the senate on Wednesday naming Frank T. Lloyd for Camden county prosecutor and Otto Crouse for district judge in Jersey City. Joseph D. Bedle resigned. Peter Voorhees was confirmed for judge in the court of errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhees
Senate
Frank T. Lloyd
Camden County
Act Ip
Otto Crouse
Jersey City
Joseph D. Bedle
Peter’ Voorhees
Court of Errors
Marriage claim questioned in garbled report
Fragmentary OCR notes cite Carrie Ward as a daughter and reference an unfounded claim about a marriage. Details are unclear due to corrupted text, but the item centers on a disputed union involving Mr Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Ward
Mr. Mount
Local Hardware Ad Announces Rare Map Paper Sale
A fragmented ad mentions the Dairy Kitchen at Keator Block and a sale on map paper priced at 81.00 a roll for this week only, with reference to April 1 and a hardware store advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ini Keator
Regelio
Preeyaiee
Reception Tendered Rev Dwight E Marvin at First Congregational Church
A large reception last night extended a hearty welcome to Rev Dwight E Marvin pastor of the First Congregational Church. Clergymen from several churches attended and luncheon was served as the event continued from 8:30 to 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight E. Marvin
First Congregational Church
Asbury
Avenus
Evan
George'j. Mingins
Westminster Presbyterian
Z. Clark Marton
Firat
Marvin
Avon Common Council Faces Tax Debate Over Atlantic Coast Railway Property
Avon Common Council debated property taxation for rail company owned lands within borough bounds. The Commissioners of Appeal refused any tax change, prompting a question on whether any levy is lawful. Borough counsel plans to consult state authorities for guidance while the finance committee seeks a single collector. An ordinance on conduit electric lines by New York and New Jersey Telephone was set for first reading next week along with recommended appropriations totaling 1,600 for electric lighting and various borough expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Common ‘Council
Atlantic Coast Railway Company
Commissioners of Appeal
David Harvey
Trenton
New York
New Jersey Telephone Company
Fire Department
Board of Health
Methodists In Conference Held At St Pauls M E Church
The quarterly conferences were held yesterday at St Pauls M E Church with Ocean Grove and West Grove M E churches present Presiding Elder Joseph L Roy attended both sessions Pastors Reed and Moyer were asked to stay another year Reports show the churches in flourishing financial and spiritual condition E W Woolston of St Pauls Church was elected lay delegate to the laymen convention The board of stewards was reelected and new committees named for the ensuing year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Ocean Grove
Grove Mk. Church
Joseph Lt.Roy
Reed
Moyer
A. Flouriehi
E. W. Woolston
St. Paul's ‘Church
Iay
Sonventlos
Emma Maddox Weds Timothy Kittell at Bradley Beach
Emma Maddox and Timothy Kittell married at Bradley Beach in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Thomas Brock. The bride is daughter of Constable Herman L. Maddox and the groom is identified as Mrs. Timothy Kittell’s spouse. The wedding reportedly ended their prior romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Maddox
Timothy Kittel
Bradley Beach
Thomas 8
Brock
Bradley ‘Beach
Timothy Kittell
Herman L. Maddox
G A R Encampment Set For Vineland In May
Department Commander George Barret announces the New Jersey Grand Army of the Republic state encampment will be held in Vineland in May on the opening day of the new soldiers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barret
Grand Army of the Republic of New Jersey
Vineland
Avon Township Public Notice For February 1 1900
Fragile OCR fragment reports a town notice referencing Avon and a February 1 1900 date. Likely a local business or public matter with evening timing, but exact action and names are unreadable in the text.
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Gen. Buller
Mach
Kimberley S¢ill
Kimbobley
Peakman
Barkly West
Looglandst
Windsorton
Klipdom
Diamond Fields
Kimberley
Sapollot
Weber & Fields's
Neptune Township
Grenelle
Avon Waa
St. Patrick's Alliance of America
Order
Parson Gill
A. Wi
Decora
Porto Rica
Yeas
Ha- ~ -Wanda
Jonawan
Ocaas Township
Coast
J. Hadden
Peale Ia
igWiling
Jraeeaig
Boring
Richardson Graham
Albert Mesture
Lota
Bering Ha Lake
J. Mai
Ite Jor
Ox Hy Thomas Ww
Barlow
Trastoo
Tae Ha Bolmar
Mary Mage Bo
Charles McDermott
Lolmar
First ‘Congregational Church
Asbu ‘Park
Trolley
C Company
Methodists In Conference
Pheaufsatr
Eptane
Bonn
Jouu Fomnor
Aly
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