British Troops Advance as Boer Position Is Reported Strong
Dispatches from Offentein describe Lord Roberts tightening the British grip while Boer lines near the Taesh front remain strong. General French shells long mountain positions as Steyn reportedly hides in the rear. The Times notes the Boers may be waiting for a larger force before engaging.
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London
Lord ‘ Roberts
Oafontein
Cape
Natal
Cape Alony
Lord Roberts
Spenser ‘Wilkinson
Roberts
Offentein
Steyn
Great Philadelphia Fire Strikes Arch Street Area
A massive blaze swept through Philadelphia on March 7 destroying Shoneman Brothers store and Arch Street annexes. The fire reached Cherry Street and Ninth Street, with losses estimated around 1,000,000 as flames consumed buildings from Eighth to Arch and O.Kerry streets. Ten waitresses narrowly escaped as Koppler's restaurant burned down.
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Philadelphia
Arch Street
Shoneman Brothers
Eighth Street
Cherry Street
Theloweat
Thleta Volthya
Mast Yeni
Abd Lalay- Ca
Ardéon Frein
Kopbler’s
Tite
Governor appoints new Prosecutor of the Pleas in Monmouth shift
In Trenton on March 1 Governor Voorhees nominated Wilour A. Heisley of Long Branch as judge of Monmouth County and John E. Fosten of Atlantic Highlands as prosecutor of the pleas to fill the vacancies left by Clarence Conover. Both nominations awaited committee review as their terms had expired.
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Jovana
Trenton
Voorhees
Wilour A
Heisley
Long Branch Law
Monmouth County
John E. Fosten
Atlantic Highlands
Helaley
Township Republican Executive Committee Meets at South Main Street
Local political group convenes this evening at 222 South Main Street to discuss party matters. Reported attendees include officials and residents, with emphasis on primary preparations and community outreach during the current campaign period.
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South Main Street
Qolon Niel
Maddy
Delayed Notices Prompt Meeting of Local Fraternal Groups
The article announces a joint gathering at 8 oclock by several societies led by a secret order. Knights of the P Maccabees and related groups will meet at Appleby building, hosted by Meares No. 6 Ladies of Gotdin mraniaree in Mine Bae ue.
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Variad
Oda Antony
Park and Yeiglxy
Meares
Ladies of
Gotdin
Knights of the P
New York Resident Pas ses After Winter Visit
Death attributed to complications of diseases while visiting New York on winter leave. Burial plans to be announced later. Also notes on voting district boundaries and decrees affecting local precincts.
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Phil Ay
New York
Fourth Avenue
Ney
York
Phompeon
Griswold Thompson
Fuera
Jersey Caw Makers Press Busy Legislative Session
A cryptic report from Trenton details several bills and amendments. Key items include sewerage district formation requiring mayoral consent, a county board of commissioners proposal, game bill changes on pheasants and woodcock, school bonds, penalties for false professional claims, and tax and infrastructure measures amid a lengthy session.
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Trenton
MF. McCarter
Pascaidrive
Atc
Reed
Gising
County Boards of Freeholders
Fish
Pitney
Woodcock
Sie Ie Meee
Séna Ahly
McCarter
Coldter
Ballamarine
Benator Stokes
Benator
Creda
Messrs. Tennent
Elmers and Een
Aarne
Wright
Fragments Hint at Spring Garment Notes in Local Ad
Readable scraps mention staple outfits for spring and a loaner item linked to Brenan Vi. The text hints at apparel notes or possible inventory references without clear details or full names.
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Tae Brenan
Corbin Asks Investigation Of Army Record
Brigadier General Henry C. Corbin, adjutant general of the U S Army, writes Senator Davis seeking a searching examination of his official record amid claims about memorial statements. He offers to resign if no merit is found and provides orders and court martial findings as context. He notes thirty eight years of service and a history from volunteer to major general.
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Washington
Henry C. Corbin
Bos
Davis
Minnesota
Gard Ito
rDin’s
Corbin
Ceking
Army
Congress
Cumberland
Yelantess
Anne
Elma Rabe
Yolaptesia
New Jersey Methodists Announce Annual Conference
The New Jersey Methodist Conference will meet at the First Methodist Church in Millville on Wednesday morning. Rev Wesley A Hanaberger of Trenton's Burst Methodist Obrurrett will preach opening the sermon. Bishop Harte predicts the body will discuss pastor reappointments. The conference plans to select five ministerial delegates for the Chicago General Conference.
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New Jersey “Methodist Conference
Methodist Gharch
Millville
Wilt'Ug
Wesley A
Hanaberger
Trenton
Harte
Dyer
Bubrastdy
W. P. Strickland
Temperance
John G
Isa Akely
George B. Wight
M. E
Atlantic City
Wight
J.b.“Haines
Merhantville
Chicago
JB. Gr
Joba” Ger
FirgChurch
Camden
Jeasa R. Thompsons
Glaséboro
John W.: Morris
Fiset
Church
Long
James H. Payran
First Church
Cape
Champion Is Noy Ia Lag in New York Race
The article describes a troubled season for Corbett at Cones Island in May, with a brightening goal set in New York but uncertain to progress. It notes his health issues at Hob Springs Arts and hints at plans to train near Loch Arbour after potentially leaving for San Francisco or New York in early April.
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Corbe Corbett
Vatebi
New York
Jedizlea
Corbett
Cones ‘Island
Oh Mei
Fries
San Francisco
West Baden
Hat
Springs
Loch’ Arbour
Military unit liquidation announced by Captain John H Ryno
A fragmented notice notes Captain John H Ryno of Company Hi is involved in a forthcoming drill and expected to lead a battalion. It mentions costs, assembly at a navy pier, and potential dividends to stockholders amid a treacherous sequence of garbled phrases.
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John H. ‘ Ryno
Company Hi
Cole
Taira Agiitadt
Beach Purchase Bill Introduced By Kirkbride In Assembly
Special Despatch reports Kirkbride introduced a beach purchase bill in the assembly. The proposal allows condemnation to acquire oceanfront land for public parks and resort facilities with voter approval for acquisitions and bonds up to 50,000 for buildings and amenities.
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Tam Joungat
Trenton
Broeck
Kirkbride
John F."hawking
Cpeibees Et Éréctig
Monte Elty
Honda
Ocesa Bouleward
State Taxation Report of 1899 Figures at Adbury Park
The board notes real estate valued at 3 328 400 and personal property at 392 705 with deductions of 110 109. Exemptions total 263 000 including school, public and church property at 130 000 and 07 000 in other categories. Tax rate set at 2.28.
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State Board of ‘Taxation
Adbury Park
Isla
King Sui at Large Report of Suspect Wanderer
An unclear morning report states that a suspect named Jos Ring, described as color, was at large after an incident at Long Branch yesterday. Authorities planned to continue the investigation in the afternoon as more details are hoped to be clarified.
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Syracush
Secret Service
Ireland Haseen
Ian Et
Sui
Jos- Ring
Hays
Weiljsens
Long Branch
Local Officials Named in Turbulent City Board Shakeup
Fragmentary OCR shows names linked to a mayoral slate and committee picks. A list mentions H. Quombs Bakers Button and Bruscoll Benedict among others, with unclear roles and dates.
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the ‘Pleas
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