War near end or not trekked from Kroonstadt
May 14 report from Kroonstadt says Boer forces demoralized and retreating as Lord Roberts advances rapidly. Observers note little fighting, with Boers abandoning guns and convoys while leaders like Kruger and Steyn react with anger and planning. Contending reports on morale keep the story in flux amid ongoing campaign developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berts
Steyn
Uly
Roberts
Kandahar
Times
Kruger
Lydenburg
Botha
Boschplatts
Kroonstadt
Arrival at Kroonstad Sends British Backing on War Front
May 14 Kroonstad reports greet Lord Roberts with enthusiasm as British inhabitants celebrate. Free Staters show willingness to surrender while Boers retreat toward the Vonl river and intrenchment sites. Transvaal prisoners edge toward compromise as Transvaal resistance appears to weaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kroonstadt
Lord Roberts
Arge
Vonl
Steyn
Lindley
Vree
Keree
Transvaal
Vaal
Pretoria
Governor blocks brigade camp plan for Sea Girt
Governor Voorhees rejects a New Jersey National Guard Second Brigade encampment at Sea Girt opting instead for regimental camps. He proposes savings by dispersing regiments for eight days of rifle practice and logistics for transportation. The plan delays marching orders for the Second and Third regiments, with potential future camps for North Jersey units and overall division at Sea Girt if funds allow. The July dates target the Second regiment on July 6 and the Third on July 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey National Guard
Voorhees
Sea Girt
William H. Cooper
Camden
Cooper
Jt Wa
Les Girt
Girt
Gillmore
Trenton
Shinn
Guard
Lftea
Reorganized National Guard
North Jersey
Bea Girt
Governoor Voorhees
Razor Attack Leaves Man Wounded in Matawan
Charles Carter, a colored man, lies near death after a razor slash at Matawan on Saturday night. The alleged assailant, Henry Terry, fled. The incident followed a craps game dispute at Oak Shades between Matawan and Keyport. Carter was found bleeding near the Central Railroad station. a physician said recovery was possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carter
Henry Terry
Matawan
Oak Shades
Keyport
Carter
Terry
Central Railroad
Secret societies meet this evening in Asbury Park area
The Corinthian Castle No 47 Knights of the Golden Eagle Apgleby building Winckler's Hall Park Lodge No 38 Ancient Order United Workmen Manning building and Alleta Council Daughters of Pocahontas in Mikado building meet at 8 o'clock Tonight. The Odd Fellows attended divine services at the English Lutheran Church of the Atonement where Rev. George D. Genzmer preached on the Good Samaritan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthian Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Apgleby
Asbury Park Lodge
Winckler’s Hall
Park Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen
Manning
Alleta Council
Daughters of Pocahontas
Mikado
Odd Fellows
George D. Genzmer
Chancellor Magic Moves Chancery to Home in Elizabeth
Chancellor Magic announces plans to establish chancery headquarters at his home in Elizabeth with new chambers at Newark for vice chancellors. He said on Saturday night he would take time to consider the matter as the chancery court term opens in Trenton tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magic
Chancery
Elizabeth
Newark
Trenton
Sunday Train Service Debate Divides Asbury Park Churches
In Asbury Park churches debate stopping Sunday trains. The English Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement holds no official action yet but a caucus signaled the congregation’s stance. Pastors at First M E and Westminster Presbyterian support the remonstrance while Ocean Grove leaders cite agreements with railroads. About seventy five signed at one meeting. signatures vary across congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Eli Gifford
M. E
First Congregational Church
Dwight E. Marvin
Westminster Presbyterian Church
George J. Mingins
J. G Reed
St. Paul’s M. E. Church
Ocean Grove
Monmouth County
West Grove M. E
Albert G. Bale
Ecumenical Conference Impressions Tells Clergy
Rev J R Daniels addressed the New Brunswick District Methodist Preachers Meeting on impressions of the ecumenical conference in New York calling it the greatest religious assembly and the best demonstration of Christian unity. Rev H J Hayter of Bradley Beach was set to speak next on the nature of salvation in justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Daniels
New Brunswick
New York
Oreos Win at Baseball at Point Pleasant
The Oreos defeated a nine at Point Pleasant Saturday afternoon by 12 to 10. Players listed include Robbins H Watson second base Pearce Hawkins third base Knight Van Note Benne catcher Graham Rashton Jones Hicks Burton Watson R Pierce Forrla short stop Watson and other positions.
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Oreos
Point Pleasant
Point Pleabrant Dudleys
Robbins H. Watson
Pearce Hawkins
Knight Podecred
van Note Benne
Graham Rashton
Jones Hicks
Burton W. Watson
R. Pierce Forrla
Watson
Daniel Dodge Dies Sudden at 69 in New York Home
Daniel L Dodge died suddenly of apoplexy Saturday afternoon at his home 610 Fourth Avenue. He collapsed unconscious, expired within half an hour despite a physician's efforts. Coroner Flock was summoned but deemed no inquest necessary. He leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel L. Dodge
Fourth Avenue
Flock
Dodge
Jeffries Brother to Bob Armstrong Clashes Planned at Coney Island
Jack Jeffries brother of the champion plans to enter the ring in a twenty five round bout against Bob Armstrong. Billy Brady arranged the match to be held at Coney Island within three weeks. Jeffries is a large strong fighter under the training of Tommy Ryan and his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jeffries
Billy Brady
Svith
Bob
Armstrong
Jack Ia
Tommy Ryan
Coney Island
Ocean Grove Officials and Railroads Face Sunday Train Question
A New Brunswick district meeting in Ocean Grove debated an alleged agreement between the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association and railroads to prevent Sunday trains in Asbury Park or at the freight depot. Clergy quoted uncertainty about any binding papers, with ministers split on action. A committee was formed to circulate a statement opposing Sunday trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
Asbury Park
Ocean Trove Association
New Brunswick
St. Pauls M.E
Ocean Grove
Jr. R. Daniels
Stokes
Reed
St. Paul’s Church
Ballard
William G. Moyer
West Grove M. E
Henry J. Hayter
Bradley Beach
Hayter
H. C. McBride
Oatt
Ashiy Park
McBride
Fiist M. E
Giffard
Monmouth Clerical Union
First Presbyterian Church
T. Snowden Thomas
Civil Service Examination For Asbury Park Post Office
A special civil service examination for clerk and letter carrier positions at the Asbury Park post office will be held Wednesday June 6. The post office board of examiners includes Charles Imlay R W Hawkins and Charles A Toland. Applicants must meet age and height requirements and present preliminary papers by June 2. forms are available from Toland at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Asbury Park
Charles Imlay
R. W. Hawkins
Charles Ay Teland
Post Office Board of Examiners
United States
Charles’ A. Toland
Want a New Carpet
Ady Tue Sreispach Company promotes savings on carpet as prices rise. The notice claims current stock was bought before the jump in prices, offering several cents a yard savings over old-time prices. It mentions Gronelle's Magic Corn as a cure and references contests or better deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pes —Ady, Tue Sreispach Company
Weather and civic notes mark Ocean Grove meeting scenes
The town's common council gathers tonight and officers at Ocean Grove Fire Company will be elected. A Third Congress district Republican convention is set for Wednesday in Educational Hall to name two delegates. Local officials report a hot spell likely to persist for days. An Epworth League anniversary and an Ideal meeting are highlighted at West Grove M E Church with decor and remarks by Township Committeeman John Hulshast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
E.' Hy. Stokes. Fire Company
Ocean Grove
Third Congress
T. Frank Appleby
New Jersey
Coee of Fire Insurance
Atlantic City
Epworth League
West Grove
M. E
Epworth
John Hulshast
League
Organia
Record Heat Breaks May Weather Record
Yesterday proved the hottest May day yet this year, with a peak at 88 degrees after a morning reading of 88. The day averaged 72 degrees, 12 degrees above normal, helping May show 11 degrees of excess warmth so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol
Crowds On Beach Seek Relief From Heat Wave
The beach and boardwalk drew hundreds seeking cool air and ozone as afternoon heat peaked. Hotel operators welcomed the crowds of ladies and their escorts, anticipating a surge in visitors in the weeks ahead. Evenings saw many strollers along the boardwalk after church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol
Grenelle's Cold Comfort at Main Street Drug Store
Fans propelled by electricity bring comforting relief today at Grenelle's Main Street drug store. Large electric fans circulate cool air for patrons seated anywhere, while the soda water fountain offers fruit juices to refresh travelers and shoppers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenelle
Property of H Marryott Sold in Bankruptcy Proceeding
James D Carton trustee sold the property of H Marryott of West Park to satisfy creditors. Two Bradley Beach lots and a house brought 1250 dollars by Buchanan and Smock. Frank Spioning purchased two Tilpe George county lots for 18.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Carton
H. @. Marryot
West Park
Bradley Beach
Buchanan & Smock
Frank Spioning
Tilpe George County
Leyte Occupied as Buencamino Controversy Grows
Manila report outlines Buencamino credibility concerns with his peace proposals to Aguinaldo likely carrying limited weight. MacArthur shifts toward decentralization and expands governor general staff while Leyte towns Hilongos and Maasin are occupied by Forty third volunteers after insurgent losses. Southern Industrial Convention opens in Chattanooga with Wilson Thurber and Wheel er among expected speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Focal
Lawton
Pantaleon Garcia
United States Congress
Senor Buencamino
Crowder
Macavehur
Hilongos
Maasin
Leyte
Forty-third Volunteers Infantry
Chattanooga
John M Farquhar
Agriculture Wilson
F. B. Thurber
American Export Association
W. J. Plows, Jr
Association
Joseph Wheeler
South
Philippines
Orient
Nationalists Sweep Paris Municipal Races Gain 28 Seats
In Paris second ballots yield 20 of 80 municipal seats for the Nationalists, 17 of which are direct gains from the Municipal Socialists, giving them a sweeping majority with 28 new members. Chicago estimates 2,001,000 population for 1900. census soon to confirm. American cyclist Bikes defeats Taylore in a 53 km race at Parc des Princes before 10,009 spectators. Ad notes for medicinal remedy and bank office hours follow.
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Paris
Nationalista
Chicago
Times-Herald
Harry D. Bikes
Edouard Taylore
Bikes
Taylore
Ihsrest
Parc Des Princes
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Ana
Lora Roberts
Gov. Voorhees
Sea Girl
Chancellor Magic's
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Ecumenical Conference
Daniel Dodge
Jeffries
Bob Armstrong
Methodist Preachers’ Meeting
Civil Service Examination
Gronelle
Charles P
Marryott
Buencamino
MacArthur
George B. Herbert
AP. O.G. Bank
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