15 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Asbury Park Journal
Location
Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
1
London reports General Roberts has occupied Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State and raised the British flag. Dispatches describe surrender, German and Cape Town reactions, and a celebratory return through the capital amid crowds.
March dispatch reports a Canadian regiment aiding Wogland defense in a strong position near Pongw, with 18 000 men contributing to the relief effort. General Adams commands the division and reconstruction of the railway from Ladysmith is progressing rapidly. Free State secretary Fischer leaves for Europe aboard Kaiser with Wolmarans. MacCormac travels from Cape Town to England as a passenger on the same steamer.
A public meeting in Education Hall discussed Beach’s purchase bill, with amendments proposed by Mogurata J. Wesley Cross to create a three member board with three year terms to manage boardwalk property. Henry Tebell offered amendments on bonded indebtedness and a 640000 cap, while Hawkins outlined current bill details. A committee including Mayor Ten Broeck and Henry Winsor was named to pursue revision and present changes to representatives. Several officials supported the purchase. resignations and further actions were noted as party to the process.
Disjointed OCR reads show a Bradley Beach area item with names like C. F. Walker in Bermuda and W. Ten Eyck. Mentions of streets, avenues, a bank incident, and stray phrases suggest a local notices page with scattered names, places, and brief events rather than a cohesive story.
Governor Voorhees supports a proposed franchise tax measure prepared in Trenton and sent to Asbury Park and other municipalities. The bill would levy a 2 percent tax on gross receipts of corporations owning franchises and distribute it to localities based on property value and contractual arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR shows names like Guydo and Grenelle and references a death at sea. Descriptions mention a percussion event and hemorrhages, with partial notes on medical figures and costs. The text remains unreadable in places but implies a fatal incident during seascape events near Europe.
The senate agriculture committee, led by Chairman Hutchinson, heard two hours of pro and con testimony on the ocean boulevard bill. Key supporters included Mayor Ten Broeck, Frank Conover, George W. Thompson, and Parson Hayter, while opponents referenced Camp Meeting Association ties and Objections from Ocean Grove residents. The hearing adjourned with work slated for Tuesday at 2 pm and the bill likely doomed this session as the legislature nears adjournment.
The Hotel Keepers Association of the North Jersey coast held its annual meeting at the residence of A. R. Parsons. Officers elected include President A. R. Parsons, Vice President W. Harvey Jones, Treasurer Frank G. Ten Broeck, Secretary Dr. aw Roclsfeller, with an executive committee listing several hotel men. Membership rules discussed to qualify as a member hotel man and ensure representation from large Asbury Park hotels.
The meeting of state sheriffs discussed execution duties. Sheriff Atchley of Trenton previously conducted a murderers death, inspiring future sheriffs to follow. Van Hise of Newark faced strong condemnation for his harsh methods and high annual tally.
Robert T. Lincoln, son of the late President Abraham Lincoln, has leased Assemblyman Kirkbride’s cottage at Delhi for the summer. The news notes the association with the martyred president and the choice of the lakeside location for the season.
A special election is held for road overseer in multiple districts. Candidates include Joseph, Samigel S, Ford, Dennis White, Charles Eimer, Reynolde, Jonqah, and Nelson Roce An among others. Voting centers spread through West Grove and Park areas with estimated turnout figures not yet released.
Fragmentary note likens edition access to a missing issue and mocks a Tribune style. The text resembles a garbled plea or ad line. No clear facts, entities, or events are readable for a proper summary.
Special Correspondence from Trenton reports Assemblyman Kirkbride winning by 62 to 0 on a bill authorizing Asbury Park to operate its own electric lighting plant. The piece notes other measures, Senate actions, and ongoing debates on police appointments and soldiers’ clothing rebates.
Odd Fellows and allied secret societies convened at Knights of Pythias and Knickerbocker Lodges in Matawan and Asbury Park. Grand Lodge officers arrived, past grand members were raised, and 300 visiting Odd Fellows attended the evening session with special trains transporting members from distant locales.
Edward Joules of West Park died yesterday after being found in a state described as suspicious by local officials. The coroner's inquest will determine the result, with Turner and Kinmonth expected to testify as part of the inquiry.
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