British advance nears Mafeking relief amid Boer resistance
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts leading mounted troops 48 miles north of Brandford with Canadians among them, pushing toward Karee Siding. Hunter crosses the Vaal at Windsorton, boosting hopes Mafeking could be relieved before the queen's birthday. French cavalry scans northward as British guns dominate Boer positions in Cape Colony and Natal theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mounted Inntry
Lord Roberts
Rses
Brandford
Karee Siding
Bloemtein
Hutton
Kenyi
Lourenco Marques
Brandrd
Ross
French
Hunter
Vani
Indsorton
Mafeng
Lord Lanadowne
Chermside
Lord Castle
War Office
Lord Roberta
Blofontein
Priday
Mount Fantry
Vet River
Vaal
Windsorton
Suffolk Regit
Colesbury
Steamboat Scandal Turmoil in Navigation Venture
Complainants Wyckoff and Au-Faw sue in chancery against Cape May and Delaware Bay Naviga tion Company seeking a recalayer and injunction to block a proposed consolidation with a rival firm. The Republic steamboat, built 1878 for 180000, failed financially, entering insolvency in 1897. Bank financing, losses in 1897 98, and 1899 operations between New York and Long Branch culminated in a sale to the First National Bank for 11000, with claims totaling 37000 and little assets left. Allegations accuse Russell and Lee of misusing leases and transferring boats to control, with a new New York Navigation Company formed to operate the Republic and Columbia between New York and Long Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baward Wyckoff
Oscar’ Au-Faw
Beverly
Cape May and Delaware Bay Navigation Company
Cape May and Delaware Bay Company
Republic
First National Bank of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Cape May
New York
Long Branch
William F. Russell
John Lee
Columbia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Russell & Lee
Atlantic Coast and Steamboat Company
Russell
New York Navigation Company
Sunday Church Services in Several City Congregations
Multiple churches schedule morning and evening sermons led by pastors including Rev. Eli Gifford Rev. J H White Rev George D Genzmer Rev G E Hancock Rev J B Stansberry Rev J G Reed Rev Z Clark Marten Rev William G Moyer Rev Albert G Bale and Rev Dwight E Marvin with Sunday schools Epworth League and Y P S C E activities listed for First M E First Baptist West Park M E Zion St Pauls Ocean Grove Grand Avenue Reformed Atonement First Presbyterian First Congregational and West Grove M E churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Gifford
M. E
Order of
Red Men
Epworth League
J. H. White
West Park
Grand Avenue Reformed
C. E
George D. Genzmer
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the
G. E. Hancock
Weat Park
Epworth
Z. Clark Marten
First Baptist
West Grove M. E
William G. Moyer
Albert G. Bale
First Presbyterian Church
First Congregational Church
Dwight E. Marvin
Ocean Grove Fire Chief Election Scheduled for Monday
Fire department chiefs election set for Monday evening in Ocean Grove. Incumbent Chief Harry Ross seeks re election with no opposition. Opponents for the assistant chief post are John Franklin of the Washington company and Thomas Martin of the Stokes company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove Fire Department
Harry Ross
John Franklin
Washington Company
Thomas’ Martin
Stokes Company
Ocean Grove Summer Services Detailed Plan Preview
Ocean Grove outlines a tentative summer program with religious services, lectures, and special events awaiting official church conference approval. Key items include patriotic sermons, Floral day, day long Decis ion Day events, and camp sessions led by Rev Dr Loomis and Rev Dr Yatman with music by Prof Talie Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove
M.E. Church
Loomis
Yatman
Women's Christian Temperance Union
National Temperance Publication Society
D. J. Burrell
New York
J. Exxbury Price
Women’s Foreign ‘Missionary Society
Women’s Home Mission Society
Talie, Morgan
Bradford
Parke Ais ‘Tera
Lightning Claims Life of 18YearOld Thomas Gavin
Thomas Gavin of Cliffwood, 18, was instantly killed by a lightning bolt while finishing his work at D. P. Van Deventer Jr.’s country place near Matawan. He was washing hands at an outdoor sink when the strike occurred. the boss in the dining room, about 15 feet away, was slightly shocked but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gavin
Simon Gavin
Cliffwood
D. P. van Deventer, Jr
Matawan
Gavin
Mr. van Deventer
Monmouth Lodge 107 Celebrates 25 Years of Pythias Service
Silver anniversary marks Monmouth Lodge No. 107 Knights of Pythias celebration held May 4 1875 instituted with all state grand officers present. Speakers outline growth aiding 429 families and burial costs totaling $12 198 while receipts exceed $21 200. Grand officers praise friendship charity and benevolence. history by Joseph Harris read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winckler’s
Pythias of
Knights of Pythias
Monmouth Lodge
Lodge
Anlogan
John P. Dexheimer
Orange
Ite Ibera
William B. Hitchcock
Newark
United States
P. F. Shanley
Jersey City
Somers P. Champion
Atlantic Highlands
Joseph Harris
John C. Patterson
Ocean Grove
William G. Moyer
West Grove
D.C. Cobb
Wenonah
Breinbachs Bargain Day and Local Meetings in Shore Town
A period edition item notes bargain day at Breinbachs, a council meeting slated for Monday, and the Hotel Keepers Association gathering on Tuesday at the Coleman House. Reports cover road and street work, a new structure for Avon bridge, and sanitation costs for Long Branch streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Dime
McKinley
A.A. Taylor
Coleman Hone
Asbury Park High School
Avon
Neptune Township High School Orchestra Concert Night
The Neptune township high school orchestra performed in the school assembly hall with pieces including The Great Ruby March Pizzicato Gavotte and Toy Symphony. Soloists Edith van Gilluwe and Sarah E Tansey recited verses, while Edward Applegate played Love's Old Sweet Song. Proceeds fund a visit for orchestra members to New York’s musical centers.
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Neptune Township High School
Ruby
Misa Edith van Gilluwe
Kentucky
Sarah B. Tansey
Edward Applegate
Vielon
Sarah E. Tansey
Picple
New York
Social notes from Ocean Grove and nearby towns
Dr Elizabeth Corwin of Corwin San itarium Binghamton NY is visiting Mrs Mary H Bradner and daughter Bradley Beach Miss Minnie Clement and Miss Annie Dyer of the Queen Ocean Grove are at Cape Charles VA for ten days. Mr and Mrs T B Shay of La Pierre Ocean Grove return from Williamstown. T F Powell and family of Plainfield reside at 47 Franklin Avenue Ocean Grove. Otis F Lee Ocean Grove post office clerk will act as substitute for Miss Grace Hoffman rest of the month. Miss Hoffman to tour Troy and Saratoga NY with her mother sister and Miss Alida Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Corwin
Corwin Sanitarium
Binghamton
N. Y
Mary .H. Bradner
Bradley Beach
Minnie’ Clement
Annie Dyer
Queen
Ocean Grove
Cape Charles
T. B. Shay
la Pierre
Williamstown
T. F. Powell
Plainfield
Franklin Avenue
Otis F. Lee
Grace Hoffman
Miss Hoffman
Troy
Saratoga
M. A. Hoffman
Irene Hoffman
Alida Patterson
Beachfront transfer conference postponed amid founder no show
The Bradley founder failed to meet the beach purchase committee of the Common Council today, delaying the conference and the planned transfer of the beachfront to the city. Wilbur, chairman, was informed by telegram of the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bradley
Beach Purchase Committee of Common Council
Wilbur
Tis
Secret societies and Masonic gatherings announced for week
The notice lists meetings this evening for Star of Asbury Council No 25 Daughters of America in the Appleby building and the Carpenters' Union in the Mikado building at 8 oclock. It also notes the eighteenth annual Grand Council Royal Arcanum session at Odd Fellows Hall Lakewood next Monday and Tuesday with 61 staff and 161 reps, plus the 44th annual convocation of Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of New Jersey in Trenton next Wednesday and remarks on Grand Chapter size. M E Sexton joined the royal arch degree at Long Branch with Asbury Lodge No 142 members accompanying him. Red Men plan divine services tomorrow evening at First Methodist Church. Junior Order of American Mechanics increases death benefits from 250 to 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lakewood
Grand Council
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of
New Jersey
Trenton
Levi G. Bliss
Standard Chapter
Long Branch
M. E. Sexton
Royal Arch
A. M
Asbury Lodge
M. E
Order of American Mechanics
John L Murphy Dies Prolific Trenton Gazette Proprietor
John L Murphy proprietor of the Trenton State Gazette and a Republican figure died after an operation at a Trenton hospital. He was seventy one. He entered hospital about a week earlier and did not recover. Born in Trenton he began job printing in 1856 and later partnered with Charles Bechtal to buy the Gazette in 1869, taking full control in 1875. He also owned property at Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Murphy
Trenton State Gazette
Trenton
Mr. Murphy
Charles Bechtat
Gazette
A Few Choice Flats for Rent in Keator and Cook Avenue
A brief rental notice advertising remaining flats in Keator and Cookman Avenue blocks with modern improvements. Rentals range from $10 to $250 per month. Apply to agents or owners. Ad appears in the classified section of 631 stores cheap at Tattle store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keator
Cookman Avenue
Truckmen Drill Impress Crowd at Independence Hook and Ladder
A large crowd witnessed the Independence Hook and Ladder Company drill last evening. The ladder crew placed Joseph Harris' Fire Chief Behnelder sign on his Main street building near Hear Cookman avenue, then enjoyed lunch at Fees' restaurant. The team logged a swift time mounting the long extension ladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Hook and Ladder Company
Joseph Harris
Behnelder
Main Street
Cookman Avenue
Harrie
Fees
Eagle Hook and Ladder Company Elects New Officers
The Ocean Grove Eagle Hook and Ladder Company held its annual election last night naming John F. Squire as foreman Harry G. Shreve as first assistant foreman William Charles as second assistant foreman Charles Wiggan as president Henry Hagerman as vice president Albert Robbins as secretary and treasurer Ira Ferril as representative to the Firemen's Relief Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Hook and Ladder Company
Ocean Grove
John F. Squire
Harry G. Shreve
William Charles
Charles Wiigan
Henry Hagerman
Albert Robbins
Firemen'a Relief Association
Ira Ferrla
Coming Event Concert at High School Auditorium
The Gle a club and orchestra at the high school present a Wednesday evening concert in the school auditorium. Tickets are 10 cents for adults and 7.5 cents for children, available at Grenelle's drug store and Tusting's store or from students. The program includes Zobo-quartetto.
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Glea
Hig School
Gale
Grenelle
Theeelayts
Symphonian Employees Tour Asbury Park Area
About forty workers from the Symphonian Manufacturing Company of New York visited Bradley Beach area facilities today. They toured the factory building and key sites in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove to preview the new presence as the plant opens nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symphonian Manufacturing Company of
New York
Bradley Beach
Asbury Park
Ocean Grove
Evangelist Yatman Leaves Liverpool for Rome Voyage
Evangelist C. H. Yatman departed Liverpool aboard the Oceanic last Wednesday enroute to New York. He plans a stop in Ocean Grove on the 24th and is scheduled to speak at Gren Megic Com. Ours 30 cents, None cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Yatmee
Rome
Evangeliet
C. H. Yatman
Liverpool
New York
Ocean Grove
Jane
Gren Megic ‘Com. Ours
Army bill passes reforming officer staff and artillery corps
Senate approves army reorganization bill to shift permanent staff to line details for up to four years, except engineers medical pay and judge advocate areas. It creates a two-branch artillery corps, expands cadet numbers at West Point, and raises general ranks. Fortifications appropriation of 7.5 million dollars advances as sundry civil bill makes headway. House pursues naval survey clashes with coast and geodetic survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Senate
Adjutant General
Quartermaster General
Corps of Engineers
Medical Department
Pay Department
Judge Advocate General
Coast Artillery
West Point
United States
Army
Corbin
Bagan
Naval Committee
Coastand Geodetic Survey
Navy
Report From Otis War Department Summary May 5
General Otis reports April enemy captures of 30 artillery pieces 1 209 rifles and large stores. Enemy activity in Luzon and Visayan islands, with U S losses 13 enlisted men killed 8 officers killed 24 enlisted men wounded. Filipino leaders claim early pacification and surrender of insurgents amid ongoing scouting in mountains. Official enemy losses cited at 1 721 killed wounded and captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Washington
War Department
Luzon
Visayan Islands
Samar
Mounotains
Old Man Pardoned By Roosevelt After 19 Years In Prison
Jacob Eckart aged 70 was pardoned by Governor Roosevelt after 19 years of a life sentence at Clinton prison. He had been imprisoned since 1881 for murdering his sister in law following a property dispute in Monticello Sullivan county. He left the prison in a new suit, elated at the unexpected early release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
N. Y
Roosevelt
Jacob Eckart
Clinton Prison
Hebart
Monticello
Sullivan County
Brasil's Fourth Centenarys celebrated in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro May 5 The fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil began Thursday amid popular enthusiasm. President Campos unveiled at Bahia a monument to Pedro Alvares de Cabral. Congratulatory messages arrived from Emperor William the Pope and the King. The president visited the Portuguese and Italian cruisers aboard yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brasil
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Dr. Campos
Bahia
Pedro Alvares de Cabral
William
King Port
Pope
Derk Oraterical Contest At Cornell University
Fragment shows a derk oraterical contest at Cornell University with references to a stage event, participants, and a prize or honor. Details are garbled but indicate an academic oration competition with named individuals and a likely date.
Brass curtain rode, Tuttle store headline
Ad fragment notes Grenelle's Hasty Cough Care and Enea product at 25 cents, with brief mention of a Tuttle store and an Adv. label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenelle
Enea
Eure
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Sritish
Bloemfontein
Kroonstadt
Mafeking
Nnwarrenton
Cape Colony
Munster
Albany
Roose
New York City
Executive Mansion
John Crimmins
Franklin Bartt
George L. Rives
Arles C. Beaman
Henry W. Tatt
Presor
Frank J. Goodnow
Edgar J. Levey
Alexander T. Map
Charles A. Schieren
JamereKean
Attonac M. Rapper
William C. de
Jama L. Wells
Seon W. Davison
Giorge Crom
Patel
Wreckom
Ittsburg
Baltimore
Ohio
Patrick J. Horan
B. B. Lyttle
A. Mc
Newpot
George. B. Herbert
Hpil Cloths
Tuttle -Store
Adv
Sharp
Best Sgate Ware
Tuttle Store
On State Board of Children’s Ems
Jeraky City
J.a
Breinbach’s
Journal
William Hamilton
G. H. Cowles
Australia
Association Hall
Malta
Egypt
Turkey
John Smith
Milo Griffin
Exempt Firemen’s Association
Dover
William Bullock
James Walsh
Red Bank
Sandy Hook
Centre Railroad Company of
Monmouth
Bond Street
Township Scholars
Asbury, Park and Vicinity
Star of Asbury Council
Daughters of America
Appleby Building
Carpenters’ Union
Mikado
Tattle Slare
Agy
Eagle Truck Company
Ady
Symphonian
Miles
Derk Oraterical Contest
Stewart Oraterica Ae
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