Nearing Bloemfontein as Roberts Forces Advance
British dispatches describe Lord Roberts moving south toward Bloemfontein with cavalry probing the area. Reports note Boer defense along the line, expected opposition on entry, and dispatches from Cape Town and Scarborough recount observers in the region and prisoner treatment.
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Saya
Daily News
Iselcome
United States
Germany
Ausa-Hungary
Italy
Bloemfontein
Robts
the Times
Kroger
Stey
Atake
United ‘States
Aasvogel Kop
Kaal-spruit
Bloemstein
Lord Roberts
Gregorowski
Bloemfon
WIDDEMER QUITS PASTORAL SERVICE AFTER ILLNESS
Mrs. Crossett owner of the Lake Avenue Hotel says the Rev T Widdemer retired from the First Congregational Church pulpit after a breakdown. Sympathizers hired him from New York to preach weekly but health issues and hotel summer needs led to discontinuation of services. Crossett fears he may never preach again.
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Widdemer
First ‘Congregational Church
Toether
New York
Lake Avenue
Eeling in the Shrewsbury River Across the Seaboard
The North Shrewsbury River serves fishing and crabbing as a livelihood for locals. Eeling, winter and summer, drives revenue in nearby towns with eel shipments to markets. An eel spear and bag setup described shows a crude method used to harvest and transport eels.
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Shrewsbury
Secret Orders Meet In Asbury Park And Vicinity
The Doings of the Various Secret Orders note Tecumseh Tribe No. 60 and Benalde Conclave No. 231 meeting at 8 o clock, plus Aleantio Estaxbpratat No. 34 at Manning Hall. Ailantio Rebekah I O O F with 80 members conferred the Rebekah degree in Manaquan. Asbury Connell No. 23 Jr OA A Mi marks eleventh anniversary Friday at 8 in Ocean Grove high school with school orchestra and complimentary tickets by Charles Davenport.
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Asbury- Park
Winckler’s Hall
Appleby Building
Manning
Man Street
Istte
Ailantio Rebekah I
Bers
o‘Manasquan
Rebekah
Joseph L. Lamb Lodge
Asbury Connell
Ocean Grove High School
Charles O.davenport
Farewell Reception for Pastor Wight at Epworth League
The Epworth League hosted a farewell reception for Rev. Dr. and Mrs. George B. Wight at the church. Members praised the couple as they depart for new labor. The program featured songs, instrumental pieces, and spoken tributes from league members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Wight
Epworth
Belmar Taxpayers Demand Investigation Into Borough Treasurer
Belmar taxpayers demand a full inquiry into Borough Collector Charles McDermott whose whereabouts are uncertain. A petition by residents, naming Asbury Park attorney and seeking Justice Gilbert Collins to appoint an examiner, will be presented in days. The borough council seized McDermott’s books and may hire an expert accountant. alleged shortfall near $18,000 and ties to real estate dealings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmar
Charles McDermott
Thy Unieslity Ira
Ie Orang Fog
Asbury Park
Gilbert Collins
McDermott
Joseph “McDermott
Election results show GOP lead in district races
The report notes a heavy voter turnout with 261 votes in the first district and 281 in the second, suggesting a Republican ticket advantage. Democrats are described as working frantically, with indicators pointing toward GOP success in the Neptune township election.
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Neptune
Local notices report fires and business openings in Ocean Grove Belmar and Red Bank
Fire destroys a home at 10th avenue and C street in Belmar. Dr M Beegle of Ocean Grove highlighted as a visitor. H D Harris of New York City noted among visitors in town. John Knumerim to open a new meat market at 41man avenue on Saturday March 8, promising immaculately clean standards and consistent fresh meats.
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Stel St
Dr. M. Beegle
Main Avenue
Ocean Grove
Ign
Bard
10Th” Avenue
C Street
Belmar
H. D. Harris
New York City
Beach Purchase Bill Public Meeting Scheduled
A public meeting is planned for tomorrow evening in Educational hall to discuss the beach purchase bill. The bill has been introduced in the legislature by Assemblyman Samuel Kirkbride.
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Samuel Kirkbride
An Exhibit of Hussars at the Paris Exposition
An odd Paris exhibition will feature Hussars as a major part of a display on world military heroes. Germany and Austria Hungary will be represented, with Spanish exhibits including Praises of hussars. A note on Doyle references a witty anecdote about a crickety evening.
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Hussars
Paris
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Portic I Mel
Spain
Healy
Short Week for Law Makers Halts March Adjournment
The legislature will resume tomorrow morning and work through Thursday making a short week. Up to now 437 bills have been introduced with few acted on and only a small number signed by the governor. Key items include the Voorhees franchise bill and bills on school reform river pollution and national guard reorganization.
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Senate
House
National Guard
Carl Lentz
Essex,County
Republican
Tts
Aod
J Jones
Gaa
Rehc
United
Voorhees
Joint Committee On Appropriations
New Jersey
Treasury
Joint Committee On ‘Appropriations
Tre-Sury
Epeption
Bullmen's Station
Morris 'Plaina ‘Asylum
Rah‘way
State Normal ‘School
Vineland
Jamesburg
Trenton
Delaware Bay
Maurice River
Imm Tieg
Ig Nok
Wi Econ
Ibaa
Ata
Pappie
Mabey Ey
Funeral of George E. Farmer Held at Montclair Church
George E. Farmer of this city laid to rest yesterday at Montclair Baptist Church in a crowded service. Rev. Dr. Tupper delivered the eulogy, with prayers offered by Rev. Albert Bale and Rev. Dr. Clark. Pallbearers included D. C. Cornell H W Cornell and E E Dayton from Asbury Park and local employees sent flowers.
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George E. Farmer
Montclair Baptist Church
Asbury Park
W.L. Richards
Fannie E. Richards
Jennie Richards
Charles E. Lewis
Lybrand Sill
James E. Burt
Bertie Martin
Albert G. Bale
George F. Kroshl
Martin V. Dager
J. E. Lanning
Jobo Forman
A R. Parsons
D.’C. Cornell
H.W. Cornell
Milan Ross
Harold‘b. Ayres
A. H Riggs
Farmer
Tupper
The
Baptist Church
Albert G. “Bale
First Presbyterian Church
Asbury, Park
Clark
Bloomfield
JE. Burt
Bertie’ Martin
Bart
Carpenters Union Sets April 1 Wage Schedule Change
The Carpenters and Joiners Union expects a new wage schedule to take effect April 1 after a year of advocacy. The union announced the plan via the Journal and reports say committees have conferred with contractors. The proposed terms set a nine hour workday at 2.75 dollars per day.
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Rtse
Carpenters’ and Joiners
Anton
Kirkbride
Woman Frightened in Weekend Hold Up at Long Branch
Mrs. James Chasey, wife of Dr. Chasey, is in hysterical condition after a Sunday night assault near Long Branch. She was en route to visit her brother Frederick M. Vanderveer when a masked thief concealed among brush demanded money and attacked her, tearing her clothing before escaping as Vanderveer reached the scene.
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James Chasey
Plans for New Armory Meet of Company H
The armory committee of Company H met to review two construction plans for the proposed armory. A decision is postponed to Saturday night when a third plan will be considered. Members include Captain John H. Ryne First Lieutenant George E White Second Lieutenant Claude W Guerin L Tuttle William H Pancoast E L Tiffany Walter Hubbard Charles B King Jr Arthur H Hope W H Bateman Benjamin R Richardson Max E Howe. The court martial board will meet tomorrow evening.
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Armory
Company H
John H. Ryne
George E.white
Claude
Pe ‘L. Tuttle
William H. Pancoast
E. L.tiffany
Walter Hubbard
Charles B. King
Arthur H. Hope
Wh. O. Bateman
Benjamin R. Richardson
Max &E Howe
Alimony Spark in Emmons Divorce Case
Robert Emmons of West Park seeks alimony from his wife amid divorce proceedings. The court assigns weekly support of zero dollars as the case progresses. Aaron E Johnston represents Emmons while John Hawkins defends Mrs Emmons against the alimony grant.
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Robert Emmons
West Park
Fai Ro Gry
Fervey
Agaon
Coeparti
Aisemons
Aaron E.johnston
Emmons
John’ S Hawkins
Mra. Emmons
Free Trade Demanded by Porto Ricans Here and Abroad
Porto Rico planters merchants and manufacturers urge Congress to adopt free trade with the United States arguing tariffs would embargo their exports and limit profits. They propose internal taxation instead for revenue and outline projected figures for rum cigarettes cigars and bonds to fund internal improvements.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Porto—Itico
Congress
Philadelphia
United States
Houses of Representatives
United’ States
Setae
Orto Rico
American Union
Fsfmera
Spain
Cuba
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James Stowe
United Biles Ae
Ere
General Cronje
Eirth
Doris
General Cron
J. Stowe
Simonstown
Scarborough
England
Cronwright-Schreiner
Megars
Cronywright-Schrejnar
Whtree
Ventor
Shaw Bates
Herbert
Desial
Aera Corey
Lake ‘Avenue
Pastor Wight
Aia
Taxpayers
Demand Investigation
John F. Hawkins
Bor
Ough Council
G. O.P
Deratrats , Ars
S Holmes
Red Bank
A. Meek
Woo
the Beach Purchase
Dr. Conan Doyle
Granelle
Cora Care
Montclair
Asbury’ Park
HAPPY
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Dr. Chasey
Geneva
Seneca
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