Boers Retreat Amid Storm as British Press On
London reports indicate the Boers are in retreat across Cape Colony amid heavy bombardment and storm assistance. General Roberts advances as Cronje allegedly surrenders portions of his forces while reinforcements from Australian colonies arrive to aid the defense and supply lines.
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London
Netley Hospital
Cape Colony
Lord Roberts
War Office
Ons Land
Abraham
Kaal
Spruit
Modder
Lord Roberta
Chamberlain
Lodysmith
Daily News
Ladysmith
Roberts
Osfontein
Cronje
Wolmarana
Modder River
Clements
Bis
Achbtertang
Joubert
Gatacre
Stoomberg
Baden-Powell
Mafeklog
Cape Town
Groot Reynet
Port Elizabeth
Ota
A.sim
Jellenboac
Cape Towi
Griqualand
Prieska
Eenhaardt
van Wyk
Viet
Engand
Portuguesst
Africa
Rhacala
Dordrecht
Cape
Colony
Brabant
Divston
la Buschagne
Bloomfontein
Renaburg
Natal
Pretoria
Paardeberg
Manila
Table Bay
Cecil Rhodes J
Eysland
Ladysmith Garrison Faces Boers at Bulwana Demolition Try
Reports from Ladysmith say relief troops were surprised as Buller's army seemed to pull back and Boers attempted to fix a gap at Bulwana with a derrick. Fire shifted to Bulwana as Boer equipment collapsed, followed by a wagon capsize in a donga amid afternoon shelling and a thunderstorm.
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Ladysmith
Dandonald
Durban
Buller
Bulwana
E Freault
Ater
Hich
Bradley Beach Primary Nominates Borough Officials
Voters at Bradley Beach chose party indifferent nominees for borough offices on Saturday afternoon. Freeholder A. D. McCabe, collector Dr W K Bradner, assessor John B. Rogers, justice of the peace William Griff Sr., and commissioner of appeal Charles H. McGill were named.
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Bradley Beach
A. D. McCabe
W. Ke, Bradner
John B. Rogers
William Griff
Charles H. McGill
Missionary Offerings Reported by Methodist Churches
Yesterday was foreign missionary day in the Methodist churches. Sunday school offerings totaled for various congregations with First M E Church receiving 50.0 to complete its apportionment of 116 for the missionary year, St Paul’s Ocean Grove sending 100, of which 88.16 has been raised, West Grove M E Church turning over 85, Bradley A M E Church raising 65, and Rev Thomas B Brook noting 60 additions to the church membership after revival.
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Methodist Church
M. E
Paul’s Church
Ocean Grove
West Grove
M. BE
Bradley
Thomas 8. Brook
Congregational Council Delegates Named for New Jersey Meeting
The First Congregational Church selects delegates for the spring council of northern New Jersey congregational churches. Delegates include George A. Smock Dagiel Mehegan and George W. ey. Officers listed are Rev. C. Collins of Newark as moderator and scribe with Edward A. Wels as treasurer and upholsterer. Store reopenings and local ads follow with minor items about cures and prices.
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Congregational Council
First Congregational ‘Church
Congregational Churches
New Jersey
Auburn
Street Congregational
Paterson
George
A. ‘Smock
Dagiel -Mehegan
George W.ey
Aden
Co. C. Collins
Newark
Nominations Report in Neptune Township Republican Primary
The Neptune township Republican primary nominates tickets with Byeeholder Berry as collector and O'Brien as commissioner of appeals. Moran and Havens win three year and three year terms respectively while Dodd and Bills win short terms. Harris declines nomination and substitutes sought. Also listed are road and police appropriations and defeated nominees for township committee, justice of the peace, constable, and highways surveyor.
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Neptune
Baturday
Byeeholder
Wiliam
Berry
Willient. Gitar
Bast
Mous
Willidai
O'Brien
William * Moran
David E. Havens
John Halshart
Township
George Co. ‘Pridham
Samuel B. Guerin
Edward Ferrin
William R Garrison
Edward’ ‘Hawkleen
Reders Mortis
William Hodges
Robert Bigkles
Albert Lewis
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Neptune Township
Neptune township Democrats selected a full slate including Freeholder Albert D. McCabe and town ship committeemen James M. Hagerman F L Oakley and N J Taylor. Joseph Harris was named collector Samuel A Oliver assessor Jeremiah Bennett and John Cook for six and eight year terms respectively as justices of the peace. Thomas T Haggine named constable Frank P Butcher commissioner of appeal Paul Burkhardt and Atlantic White named highway surveyors Charles Mitchell named poundkeeper. Appropriations approved: roads 4000 poor 2000 means 1200 police 1000 G A R 100 and Monmouth Memorial Hospital 100.
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Neptune Township
Albert D. McCabe
James M. Hagerman
F. L. Oakley
N. J. Taylor
Joseph Harris
Samuel A. Oliver
Jeremiah Bennett
John Cook
Thomas T. Haggine
Frank P.butcher
Asbury Park Area Notices and Upcoming Elections
The bulletin lists events including the Asbury Park Wheelmen meeting, primary elections at Allenha ret and Avon, and March 12 voter registry reminders. It notes Easter Sunday dedication of Birch Memorial at Long Branch, with temperature forecasts from Washington and plans for Armory erection by Company H.
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Long Branch
Weather Bureau
Washington
Company H
Pri
Neptune Township Justice of the Peace election plea
A voter message from Ady, 55 Groen H, Brita, appeals Neptune Township residents for continued support in the Justice of the Peace race after the Saturday primary. The text thanks supporters and asks for votes on election day.
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Justice of the Peace
No Cuban Uprising Predicted by General Wilson
General James H. Wilson, military governor of Matanzas Santa Clara, says Cuban troubles are unlikely and urges capital investment in cattle, sugar, coffee and fruit. He challenges reports of a rising and argues US aid should boost land value through productive use rather than reform.
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Matanzas
Cuba
James Hy' Wilson
United States
Wilson
Drake
Chicago
Gubat
Nine Hour Day Demand Grows From Philadelphia Delegates
Twenty five delegates from Philadelphia and surrounding towns near an 80 mile radius vote to demand a nine hour workday starting June 1 and abolition of piece work where possible. They warn manufacturers may lock out workers before formal action and cite Chicago backed national and international machinists tensions.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
National Association of ‘Machine Manufacturers
International Association of Machinists
Sheldon edition subscriptions pass 100000 mark at Topeka
At The Capital counting room in Topeka the Sheldon edition subscriptions topped one hundred thousand, with a bushel basket of unopened letters. An express wagon delivered more mail to the office and extra clerks will be needed to open and mail it, indicating the rush has barely begun.
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Sheldon
Topeeka
Capital
Toledo and Detroit Rapid Transit aims to run in an hour
Toledo and Detroit capitalists with Dr W Seward Webb back form the Toledo and Detroit Rapid Transit Co capitalized at 1 000 000 to use superheated water for power. The line plans Toledo to Detroit service with a running time of about one hour and aims to complete by August 1 securing nearly full right of way and a downtown Toledo terminal.
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Bot Water Railway
Toledo
Detroit
W. Seward Webb
New York
Legislature edges toward adjournment as bills pile up
The ninth week of the New Jersey legislature opens with 863 bills on the calendars 224 in the house 189 in the senate. Ten bills have become law but none of broad interest. A general township act amendment may vacate offices to be filled at March 18 elections. Delegations from Jersey City and Elizabeth seek a teachers salary raise. Democrats plan a party powwow this evening Republicans meet tomorrow to set a state convention date. A governor’s election in 1901 looms with party battles shaping a Republican majority and a U.S. senator pick.
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Senate
House
Jersey City
Elizabeth
Republican State Committee
Kirkbride
Central Committee
Newark
Trenton
United States
George E Farmer Dead From Sudden Illness in San Francisco
George E. Farmer, a well known Mole Street coal dealer born 1865 in Philadelphia, died suddenly in San Francisco while on a trip with his sister. Father and Montclair relatives confirm the death occurred after illness. funeral arrangements have not been set. Interment for Mrs. Sadie Schrader follows at Prospect Cemetery.
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Mole Street
San Francisco
Birne
Bao Frankcisco
Cal
D. ©. Cornell
Monmouth Trust Company
George P. Farmer
Monclair
Hler
Hla
Boon
Farmer
Asbury Park
Coronado Beach
Sadie Schrader
West Mattigan’ Avenue
Jade
Prospect Cemetery
Bortis
Decay in Methodism Alarms The Bishops
The bishops issue a letter calling a penitence and prayer week from March 25 to April 1 to address falling church membership and attendance. They cite labor troubles, secular influences, and waning revival efforts, urging daily worship, family prayer, and self denial to strengthen the church.
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Methodist Church
W, X, Ninde
C. H. Fowler
I. W. Joyce
Salvation Army
Evangelical Church
Qrees Athletic Club Triumphs Over Iroquois in One Sided Showdown
In Central hall a crowd including New York fans watched the Qrees Athletic Club defeat the Iroquois Athletic Club of New York by 29 to 11. Earlier the Oreos second team beat the Asbury Park Athletic Club 12 to 9.
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Qrees Athletic Club
Iroquois Athletic Club
New York
Hall
Oreos
Asbury Park Athletic ‘Club
Fire at Ocean Grove Quelled Before Arrival
Firemen were called to 181 Clark Avenue Ocean Grove after a lighted match dropped on an oil rag sparked an alarm Saturday night. The blaze was extinguished before the department reached the scene.
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Ocean Grove
Clark Avenue
Fresh Fish Delights Reported At Kelsey's Market
Readable lines describe a market listing with diverse seafood including shad Spanish mackerel halibut haddock lobster oysters and clams. The text also includes garbled phrases and unrelated references to people and numbers, offering a snapshot of a bustling vendor page from the era.
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Ladysmith's
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Sihiey
Steppenell
Bulgrann
Bolwana
Colesberg
Orange River
Caipe Tailea
Nomenon Mies
Beach
Edward_A. “Wels
Opholmozer’ ‘and Decorator
Hay
Ets
ElleBe
Grenille
Thane
Wesley Y Engine
Asbury.Park
Allenharet
Avon
Monmonth Gene Union
M. Earch
Asbury Park Athletic Club
Long
Ady
Groen H, Brita
United ‘States
Island
Ville
Wwe Asbviele
Chattanooga
Havana
Gardenhire Ip
Wood
Edwin A. Weis
Makea Old Furniture
Sour House
Cookman Avenue
Adv
Geo
B. Herbert
APS OO. Bank
Ofice
The
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Solons
E. Farmer
Kelsey's Market
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