British Commanders Eyes Mafeking Siege Strategy
London reports March 24 as the Boers press Mafeking while Col Plumer nears retirement to Crocodile Pools. Methuen skirmishes 167 miles away. Buller to Natal movement delayed. Roberts plans a large front with 70,000 troops forthcoming. Editorial note praises Delagoa Bay arbitration and previews further Boer resistance near Kroonstadt and Fourteen Streams.
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London
Tord
Mafeking
Snyman
Plumer
French
Bloemfontein
Olivier
Ias
Baguioland
Kroonstadt
Ladybrand
Lord Roberts
Biggarsberg Range
Buller
Pretoria
Delagoa Bay Railway
Delagoa Bay
War Office
Sobutsi
Goode
Chapman
A. J. Tylen
Alnce
Warrenton
Lord Methuen
Boshof
A. Bloemfontein
Newe
Poulteney
Joghert
Daily News
Lourenco Marques
Cloff
Goherones
Saye
Prieska
Kitchenera
Township Committee Seated and New Officers Elected
Neptune township governing body dissolved during adjournment and a new committee sworn in by Clerk Joseph Harrie. John Hutshart leads as chairman with Havens as general supervisor of roads. Joseph Harris named clerk. Treasurer to be filled later. the entire panel serves as Police Committee. Dr J Turner Roya named township physician. William A Berry congratulated on election as Col. Franchised funds from Atlantic Coast Electric Co. noted. road fund credits and a $72.11 claim by Miss Banta to be settled later. Brown escape from lockup flagged. future similar incidents to be guarded against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune
Ale
John Hutshart
David E., Havens
Harry ‘G. Bbreve
Joseph Harrie
Hulshart
Havens
Atlantic Coast, Electric Company
Rha
George Brown
Secret orders in Asbury Park and area meet tonight
A list of fraternal and secret society gatherings is reported for Asbury Park and nearby towns. Meetings include Star of Asbury Council No 25 Daughters of America in the Appleby building, Carpenters Union in the Mikado building, and Olive Branch Lodge Knights of Pythias attending services at A M E Zion Church. Also noted is a $50 gold prize lead for Monmouth Council Royal Arcanum based on initiations from January 1 to April 20, plus an April 26 anniversary notice from the Grand Lodge I C C F NJ for Odd Fellows. Bradley Beach Avon residents may obtain the Daily Journal at the Bradley Beach National Store or via daily carrier service for 6 cents a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Asbury Council
Daughters of America
Appleby
Carpenters’ Union
Mikado
Council
Daughters of Liberty
Long Branch
Olive: Branch
Knights of Pythias
A. M. E. Zion
Spridgwood ‘Avenue
J.H. White
Cte
Monmouth Council
Royal Arcanum
Atlantic Highlands
Arcanumf
Newterey
Henry J. Melosh
Grand Lodge
New Jersey
Odd Fellows
Bradley Beach
Avon
Daily Journal
New Freeholders Board Names 18 Members in Two Parties
The new Freeholders board comprises twelve Democrats including William R. Stevens Howell Joseph L. Butcher Wall Leiferton Ocean John Guire Freehold David Buck Jr Atlantic Frank E. Heyer Holmdel Theodore R. Thorne Middletown Amzi Posten Manalapan Elias Vanderveer Matuwan Charles E. Crosa Raritan John W. Keough Marlboro Alfred Hardy and six Republicans: J E Wortman Harry J. Rockafeller Millstone W F Grayatt Neptune W A Berry Upper Freehold Joseph Holmes Shrewsbury George B Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Freeholders
Eatontown
Wiliam R. Stevens
Howell
Joseph L. Butcher
Wall
William F. ‘Leiferton
Ocean
John
Guire
Freehold
David Buck, Jr
Atlantic
Frank E. Heyer
Holmdel
Theodore R. Thorne
Middletown
Amzi Posten
Manalapan
Elias Vanderveer
Matuwan
Charles £. Crosa
Raritan
John W. Keough
Marlb
Deal Borough swears in new officials and reappoints staff
Mayor William Hathaway was sworn in and appointed Harry B. Wilson council president and F. B. Bartholomew collector. Samuel A. Patterson is reappointed borough counsel. Hathaway is a pioneer resident who previously owned much of the land now controlled by the borough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal Boroughs
William Hathaway
Harry B. Wilson
F. B., Bartholomew
Samuel A. Patterson
Hathaway
Deal
Driver for the Truck of Independence Hook and Ladder
Henry Adamsi was last night appointed driver of the Independence Hook and Ladder Company truck in anticipation of the arrival of the heroes purchased for that apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Adamsi
Independence
Tailors Offer Plain Black Jacket With Elk-Lined Lining
Classified note lists a tailored ladies jacket priced at 99.95 with a 12.50 worth tag. Describes dull black fabric, tailored fit, elk leather lining, and references DACH COMPANY, Mein and Cookman and Emory in a fragmented line.
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Dach Company
Cookman Cookman
Emory
Local notices and events from Monmouth county
Community items report Rev John Lloyd preaching in East Liverpool First Presbyterian church tomorrow evening. A Choral Union musical festival early May features the cantata May Queen. Spanish War Veterans of Keyport plan a National Relief unit. armory land talks with James A Bradley in New York. Fitler cottage at Elberon to cost over 20000 for improvements. Newsboys and Ava Beach readers can obtain the Journal daily at agency stores. Dr James Chasey joins Monmouth Memorial hospital staff, succeeding Dr Henry Hughes. Corner stone of Long Branch parochial school to be laid by Rev James A McFaul D D bishop of Trento at 2:30 pm. Rev Edgar Miller of Ocean Grove to take charge at Divided Creek Cumberland county. previously worked in Asbury Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa’ Hot
John Lloyd
Teo
Liverpool
First Presbyterian ‘Church
Choral Union
Keyport
Armory
New York
James A. Bradley
Elberon
Bradley Beach
Avoh
Daily‘journal
JOURNAL /agency
Radley Beach
James Chasey
Monmouth Memorial, Hospital
Henry Hughes
James A. McFaul
Trento
Third
Chelsea Avenues
Long Branch
Edgar Miller
Ocean Grove
Divided Creek
Cumberland
Millers
Asbury Park
W.G. Moyer
West Grove
M. E
Albert G. Bale
First Presbyterian Church
John Lloyd Lee
East
Christian Endeavor
Possible Fight for County Collectorship
The article discusses the upcoming election of county officers by the new board of chosen freeholders next month. Dr Asher Ty Applegate is likely to be named county collector for another term, while John Carr of Keyport seeks the post and claims support from at least five Democratic members. It notes the Democratic party will largely control appointments and that intra party contention centers on the freeholders’ choices.
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Board of Chosen Freeholders
Num
Asher Ty ‘Applegate
John Carr
Keyport
Applegate
Democrata
Amon
Democratic’ Party
Oh Ewing Patierada I’ Thie
Board of Freeholders
Bullock To Face Third Trial For Red Bank Murder
William Bullock, colored, who killed Constable Jamea Walsh of Red Bank during an attempted arrest, will be tried for a third time at the May term. The exact date isn’t fixed, but Monday May 7 is likely. The state will be represented by Attorney General Samuel H. Grey and Prosecutor John E. Foater, with Edmond Wilson assisting the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William_ Bullock
Jamea Walsh
Red Bank
Walsh
Samuel H. Grey
Camden
John E. Foater
Atlantic Highlands
Board of Commissioners of
Edmond Wilson
Reception at West Grove Mt. EB Church for Pastor Moyer
The West Grove Mt. EB Church congregation honored Pastor William G. Moyer with a reception last evening after his return for another year per Bishop Hurat's appointment. Ocean Grove's Rev. William T. Abbott welcomed the pastor. Moyer spoke briefly. Mrs. Lillian Johnson sang a solo with flute accompaniment as refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘G. Moyer
West Grove Mt. EB
Hurat
Wiliam T. Abbott
Ocean Grove
Moyer
Lillian Johnson
Prosecutor Foster Sworn In At Freehold Court House
Foster of Atlantic Highlands was sworn in at Freehold Thursday as prosecutor to succeed Judge-elect Wilbur A. Helaley. County Clerk Joseph McDermott administered the oath before a large gathering. Helaley resigned prior to the ceremony and on April 2 will be sworn in to succeed Judge J. Clarence Conover of the Monmouth county courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EB
Foster
Atlantic Highlands
Noted horse woman falls from buggy on Ocean Avenue
Mrs William St Vincent, a noted horse woman, was thrown from a buggy on Ocean Avenue Long Branch when a dog startled the horse. She suffered a broken collarbone as the buggy was wrecked. the incident followed a runaway caused by the dog from a bluff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William St. Vincent
Ocean Avenue Long Branch
New Jersey Legislature Adjourns For The Year
The New Jersey legislature adjourned sine die at 2.60 a.m. after eleven weeks in session. Speaker Jones received a gold watch and diamond locket from the assembly. Frank Tantum of Ocean Grove also honored with a watch, chair, and locket. Bills passed include beach sewer purchases and various lighting and municipal control measures. several died in the Senate or were sent to committees. Governor Voorhees signed major acts including street railway taxation, National Guard reorganization, a State Sewage Commission, revised school law, and Palisades preservation. track elevation in Newark and ward boundary redraws were notable actions.
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New Jersey
Jones
Benny
Assembly
Frank Tantum
Ocean Grove
Kirkbride
Asbury Park
Senate
Leaver Wakelee
Englewood
Cltles
Common Connell
Ocean ‘Boulevard
Hutchinsop
Francie
House
Voorhees
St. Boit Ja
Palisades
Newark
New
Brooswick
Dentist Sues over Misfitting Teeth for Miss Pittenger
In Freehold a civil action before Judge Conover challenged a $12 bill from Dr W M Thompson for upper teeth. Miss Mary E Pittenger refused to pay, claiming the teeth were a misfit. Dr Thompson had Dr William E Truex testify the teeth were well fitted with a rubber rim. The court ordered an open court examination. Truex inspected and reported. The judge reserved decision. Teeth remain with County Clerk McDermott until ownership is resolved.
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W. M. Thompson
Mary E. Pittenger
Freehold
Conover
McDermott
Week of Prayer Services in Methodist Churches
Week of fasting and prayer planned by the Methodist Episcopal bishops. St Pauls West Grove and Bradley Beach hold joint services each evening next week with locations rotating among St Pauls Ocean Grove West Grove and Bradley Beach. Local pastors Rev Thames Brook Rev JG Reed Rev William G Moyer and other ministers will preach at various venues each night. Dr George B Herbert dental surgeon advertises office hours and glass services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Paul's
Weat Grove
Bradley Beach
St. Paul’s
West Grove
St .Bradley Beach
Thames
Brook
Ocean
Scholars Debate at Asbury Park High School
Friday afternoon the Literary and Debating Society held a debate at Asbury Park High School on whether property owners along highways should be assessed by property valuation rather than road frontage. Aff Firmly supported by Ainslle Everett Malcolm Severance and Alfred Jefferson, opposition included Howard Kroehl William Oves and Clinton Cook. Judges Miss Wade Miss Tomlinson and Miss Sime ruled five to seven for the affirmative. The society plans a debate next Friday on the injustice of the Boer War. New reference books have been added, aiding lessons in history and literature. The three to four year course change means no class graduates next year except perhaps a few who wait for four-year diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park High School
Ainslle Everett
Malcolm Severance
Alfred Jefferson
Howard Kroehl
William Oves
Clinton Cook
Miss Wade
Tomlinson
Trme
Pastor Eli Gifford joins First M. Church as new minister
Rev Eli Gifford arrives from Camden to lead morning and evening services at the First M. Church. He is escorted to the Grand Avenue hotel by church board members and plans a brief Camden trip returning Thursday with his family. Dr George B Wight, recently appointed, will preach then travel to arrange final matters in his new post.
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Eli Gifford
M. 5
Camden
Grand Avenue
Gifford
Union Church
George B. Wight
Sunday Church Services Detailing Multiple Congregations
Rev Eli Gifford and other pastors will preach at several churches including First Methodist First Congregational First Baptist Bethel A M E St Pauls Ocean Grove Church of the Holy Spirit A M E Zion West Grove M E First Presbyterian and others with morning and evening services, Sunday schools, and activity meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Gifford
First Methodist
Epworth
Dwight E. Marvin
First Congregational Church
Z. Clark Marten
First Baptist Church
Avon by the Sea Borough Incorporation Bill Passed
Mayor Alex Mullen and lawmakers William PB White John Thomson and Jack Boggs visited Trenton to push the Avon by the Sea borough incorporation bill through the legislature, which then became law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Mullen
William PB. White
John ‘Thomson
Jack” Boggs
Trenton
Avon-by-the- Sea
Tailor Mada Lines New Suits and Tax StemBack Offer
A handbill advertises tailor Mada offering suits with the newest effects and weaves. It promotes saving half by buying from Tax StemBack Company Mele and Cookman, and Cookman and Emory are named in relation to the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mada
Mele
Cookman
Emory
Powers Preliminary Hearing On Goebel Assassination Begins
Franksfort March 24 The preliminary examination of Secretary of State Caleb Powers charged with abetting Goebel’s murder opened with militia and deputies guarding the courthouse. Witnesses including Silas Jones and D B Armstrong testified shots came from near Powers office area. Prosecution said sufficient evidence to warrant holding Powers. defense calls evidence weak. An onlookers’ mood ran high as a revolver discharged in the rear courtyard causing a courthouse scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Moore
Eph Lillard
D. DB
Armstrong
Bosworth
Payette County
Powers
John Davie
Silas Jones
Bonds
Secretary Powers
Taylor
Commonwealth
F. Wharton
Golden
Polsgrove
Brown
Embessler Arrested in Chestnut Hill Area
Howard Smith, cashier at the American Lithograph Company of New York, was arrested in Chesthr by Detective Tobin and Chief Berry. He had worked there since boyhood and allegedly embezzled a large sum after missing work March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embessler
Chesthr
Howard Smith
Company ‘of
New York
Tobin
Pinkerton Agency
Berry
Smith
Two Years Service Defined for Army Promotion Exam
The secretary of war rules that two years service for promotion examinations under the July 30 1892 act includes any honorable army service as commissioned officer, enlisted man, or cadet at the military academy, regular or volunteer, continuous or not, if the examinee is an enlisted man in the regular army at the time of examination.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of War
Military
Brink Call For Lumber
Prominent lumber men from Clearfield state that about three rafts will be sent to the eastern market this spring. They note greater raft purchases by eastern buyers than last year and at higher prices, with strong demand and impatience over the slow season start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brink
Haven
Yeasterday
Postmaster Appointments and Arizona Postoffice Robbery
The fourth class postmasters were appointed in several states including Connecticut New York and Pennsylvania with names listed for each locale. In Arizona the Nogales post office was robbed of $5000 in Mexican currency according to postal inspector reports from Los Angeles. Unknown individuals entered the building and fled, with no identities described.
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Washington
Connecticut
Bozerahville
A. A. Smith
New York
Igernia
Binnett Raymond
Ogden
Joseph Blackford
Pennsylvania
Gresville
Edward Sands
Juniata
Cyrus K. Mogel
Saryersville
William H. Witte
Sugar Creek
Henry ©. Finch, ,Sr
Waukesha
Isaac N. Rainey
Arizona
Poison Strikes Dinner Crowd In Lima Ohio
About 100 people fell ill after a dinner hosted by the Women's Home Missionary Society of Trinity Church in Lima Ohio. The poison is traced to chicken salad and several guests remain in a precarious condition with some feared dead. Authorities investigate possible contamination and seek details from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Women's Home Missionary Society of
Trinity Church
Mrs Kinley Confined By Flu Illness At White House
Washington March 24 Mrs Kinley has been confined to her room for two or three days due to an attack of grip and has been too indisposed to join the president on his daily drive. Her condition, however, is regarded as serious.
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Mel Kinley
Washington
Kinley
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Bloemfontéin
Natal
Joubert
Kevorstadt
Township
Joho, Hutshart
Deal Borough
Bullock
Grenelle
Etalon Geran Dhelle
Week of Prayer Services
George.b. Herbert
Pastor Gifford
J. B Stansberry
Bethel
St. Paul’s M. E
J. G. Reed
New Borough of
Kentucky
Secretary of State
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