Thompson in Prison in Havana Postal Fraud Case
In Havana on May 17 warrants were issued for Postmaster Thompson and three clerks in the stamp department. All were jailed in Havana’s Tombs as postal inspectors arrived to aid the investigation. Thompson confessed to embezzling 435 from money order funds in September and other irregularities, with broader arrests anticipated. Bristow heads to Havana from Tampa to supervise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
B. Thompson
W. H. Reeves
Edward Moya
Jorge "Mascaro
Stamp Department
Viyac
Reeves
Neely
Military Department
United States
Thompson
Wood
Money Order Department
Charles F. Wheely
North American Trust
Missouri Republican Nominations at state convention
Kansas City May 17 The Missouri Republican state convention met from 0 43 a m to 4 45 p m naming delegates and alternates at large to Philadelphia and nominating presidential electors and a full state ticket Governor and lieutenant governor won by acclamation with minor contests for other offices Delegates at large included D M Houser D P Dyer James L Minnis and C G Burton electors at large J W L Moore and Joseph Black governor Joseph Flory lieutenant governor B F Allen secretary of state EB Porterfield W F Fleming auditor W F Bisbays attorney general Samatic O'Fallon named for Oregon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Philadelphia
D.M. Houser
D. P. Dyer
St. Youla
James L. Minnis
Carrollton
C. G. Burton
Nevada
J. W. L. Moore
Joseph Black
Joseph Flory
St. Louis
B. F. Allen
EB. L. Porterfield
Springfield
W. F. Fleming
Webster Grove
W. F. Bicsbayys
St. Charles
G¢Neral
Sdmaticf
Wanamaker Masa Meeting Postponed Protest Plans
A citizens meeting convened by the Municipal league discussed Saturday night protests against city officials. A committee was appointed to organize the event and address newspaper attacks linked to the city administration. An annual shoe sale at Breibach's was also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Mies
Oe Public Safety
Péreon
L Gan Wanamaker
Municipal ‘League
Eee
Yuease Meguoes
Breibach’s
Memorial Day Grant Battle in Neptune Township
Neptune Township Committee debated appropriation guidelines for the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Day exercises facing white and colored posts. Colored post asks for half the $150 grant while white post seeks two thirds share, with final decision postponed amid concerns over grave upkeep and post membership. Bicycles on sidewalks, dogs on Jorge, and licensing rules for amusements also advance to final reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Township
Grand Army
Neptune Townshi Committee
Ohio
Colored Post
Ocean Woship
Bite Post
Jorge
Lelicuses
Secret society meetings and lodge events listed for this evening
Be sure to attend Pride of Park Council No 15 at 8 in the Appleby building and Twin City Council No 48 at Manning Hall. Corinthian Commandery No 7 meets at William Giffard's office, also at 8. Coast City Council No 813 and Royal Ar canum at Winckler Hall, K Hall Post No 41 G A E at Mikado building. Seventeen Atlantic Rebekah Lodge members visited Arioch Lodge in Long Branch last night. Corinthian Wheelmen plan a Long Branch bicycle trip tomorrow to join the Eagles district session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride of Park Council
Daughters of Liberty
Appleby Building
Twin City Council
Legion of the Red Cross
Manning Hall
Corinthian Commandery
K.G. E
William Giffard
Coast City Council
Royal Arcanum
Winckler Hall
K. Hall
Mikado Building
Atlantic Rebekah Lodge
Arioch Lodge
Long Branch
Corinthian
The
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Eagles
Long Branch Appropriations Set at 75 Thousand
The Long Branch commissioners allocated 75000 dollars for next year’s town expenses, 190 dollars less than last year. Major outlays include 16000 dollars for streets 12500 for lights and 12000 for sprinkling the streets.
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Long Branch Commission
Ers
Morris Kederiskey Adopts New Legal Name
Morris Kederiskey now uses the name Kiddérs Morris by court order upon application. Wesley B. Stout serves as attorney. The change was granted in the court of common pleas with Judge Wilbur A. Helsley presiding.
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Morris Kederiskey
Kiddérs Morris
Wesley
B. Stout
Court of Common Pleas
Wilbur A. Helsley
Hotel Keepers Deliberate Inadvertent Meeting
The Hotel Keepers Association of the North Jersey Coast met Wednesday night and transacted no business. The session focused on advertising plans and adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for next Wednesday evening.
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North Jersey Coast
Barnum and Bailey Circus Draws Berlin Crowd
Berlin and Charlottenburg welcomed Barnum and Bailey with a street parade and a public-school closure to allow children to view the show. About 10,000 attended the opening performance despite cool weather, including officers and notable sports figures. The circus remains for a month.
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Barnum & Hailey
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Cirors
Robbers fail to take money from Beighton nursery
Rochester May 17 and Beighton village saw burglars enter the offices of Leclaire and Manning nurserymen. The village safe, among the largest in the county, was blown with two charges of giant powder and nitro glycerin but no money was secured. Papers were taken though.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Satfe
Beighton
Leclaire & Manning
Venezuela to Exhibit at Buffalo Exposition Opening
Caracas May 17 The Venezuelan government informed U S minister Dr Francis B Loomis of an appeal for a Venezuelan commission to the Buffalo exposition President Castro will attend the opening and a fine exhibit is being prepared from Venezuela for the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venesuela
Caracas
A Few Choice Flats For Rent In Rentor Area
Classified ad notes flats still available in Rentor and a new Cook man Agenua Blocks with all modern improvements. Rents range from $10 to $25 per month. Apply to agents or owners. Also mentions underwear bargains at Steinbach’s and hosiery at Stein.
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Cookman Agenua
Griffin and BarrettDenied Liquor Licenses In Freehold Court
James Griffin and Michael Barrett were refused liquor licenses by Judge Wilbur A Helsley in Freehold court. Patterson led opposition representing Neptune Township Ocean Grove and local property owners. Griffin failed due to eleven of twelve required signatures, Barrett barred as Barrett’s site lies within a mile of Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association property. Barrett previously faced liquor charges and had licenses revoked for earlier beer sales.
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James Griffin
Michael Barrett
Wilbur A. Helsley
Samuel A. Patterson
Neptune Township
Ocean Grove
Griffin
Corlies Avenue
West Grove
Barrett
Avon
Thomas P. Fay
Counselor Patterson
Helsley
Weat Grove
Mart Rogers
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
Barrett's
Tarigas
Peter Braun
West Park
John Halshart
Braun
Lipton's Loving Cup Ceremony Planned by Allenhurst
Mayor E P Benjamin of Allenhurst sails for England aboard the Oceanic as one of five to present a loving cup to Sir Thomas Lipton in London on the Queen's birthday May 24. Benjamin and John N Beach hold the cup, a token of appreciation for Lipton's qualities. The cost of the token is $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Benjamin
Allenhurst
England
Oceanic
London
Mr. Benjamin
John N. Beach
Tom
Eportaman
Summers Reelected Fire Commissioner in Ocean Grove Primary
In the Washington Fire Company's house Ocean Grove, Harry Summers was nominated to succeed himself as fire commissioner of Fire District No. 1. A vote of 8,500 dollars was set for the May 26 election for fire department purposes. The election board includes RE. N. Woolston, judge, Thomas Martin, clerk, and inspectors Harry G. Shreve and B. Frank Wainwright. Wainwright served as chairman and Shreve as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers
Washington Fire Company
Ocean Grove
Harry Summers
RE. N. Woolston
Thomas Martin
Harry G. Shreve
B. Frank Wainwright
Grand Army Veterans in Session at New Jersey Encampment
Members from C. K. Hall Post G A R traveled to Trenton for the thirty third annual Department of New Jersey encampment. The assistant adjutant general reports 111 posts in the state with 5875 members, a net loss of 239 due largely to 208 deaths. Charitable expenditures reached 9131.29, up 1762, with year receipts of 895470.2. Senior Vice Commander E V Richards of Trenton was elected department commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Hall
Trenton
Department of New Jersey
Aesalon
E. V. Richards
Colored Children In Concert At A M E Zion Church
A well trained chorus of children under Chorister W C Johnson of the A M E Zion Church Springwood avenue West Park gave a concert last night in the church building. A large audience was present and applauded. The event was so successful that a repetition of the program will be given this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Johnson
A. M. E. Zion Church
Springwood Avenue
West Park
Nabbed for Riding a Dark Bike
acuta Steelman an employee of James A Findley was arrested last night by Policeman Borden for riding a bicycle without a headlight. He must pay 2 to the city exchequer. Fresh instructions have been issued to arrest all violators of the dark bicycle ordinance. Shoes sale advertised at Steinbach's. Accessories and clothing promos listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acuta Steelman
James A. Findley
Borden
Ocean Grove Camp Ground Debate Over Sunday Train Stops
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association clashes with the New York and Long Branch Railroad over Sunday train prohibitions near Ocean Beach and Deal. The lease from 1883 is cited, with debate on depot locations and who controls Asbury Park’s access, while officials question past allowances and urge no agitation. The dispute centers on whether trains may stop near Interlaken and Avon and the implications for Asbury Park.
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Asbury Park
Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
Railroad Company
Ocean Grove Association
New York and Long Branch Railroad Company
Freehold
Bok
Catd Camp
Ocean Beach
Ocean’ Grove
Dea) Beach
Deal
Interlaken
Avon
George W. Evans
Ocean Grove
Evans
Beach Purchase Scheme Collapses In Transit Delays
The Beach purchase committees of Common Council did not travel to New York to confer with James A. Bradley as scheduled. City Solicitor John F. Hawkins could not go and will be available tomorrow to join the committee when it leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
New York
James A. Bradley
John F. Hawkins
Liberty
Euchre for Charity at Victoria hotel benefit event
A Wednesday afternoon euchre fundraiser for the Isolation hospital in the Victoria hotel saw Mrs. Susan Rockafeller win first prize and Mrs. Jobo Rockafeller second. Five tables played and about $5 was raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Hotel
Susan Rockafeller
Prio
Jobo Rockafeller
Dr George B Herbert Dental Surgeon Advertisement
Dr George B Herbert dental surgeon located in the P and O G bank building offers office hours from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. An advertisement notes a Seavey sale at Steinbach's on Saturday with ribbons below cost. Additional copy references Grenelle's Hasty Cough 26 or Steedvsh Core, Bure cure.
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George B. Herbert
P& O.G. Bank
Steinbach’s
Grenelle
Local items and notices from Monmouth area
Quick reading column highlights jobs at the Journal office and local campaigns. Pleasure Bay park opening soon. a moonlight bicycle run to Red Bank. portrait coupon for McKinley. Street needs care on Main street. Morgan of Ocean Grove ill. Monmouth County Mutual Fire Insurance to discontinue March 31. Assemblyman Kirkbride hosts Sen. Reed at Monmouth Club. Church address by Rev. Van Kirk on Christ and the wine cup. Newsboys at Bradley Beach and Avon can get the Journal daily after noon from the agency. Memorial day preparations by Company A S A and Company H N G NJ. Pension examiners report nine applicants examined. Eisner bridge to be painted. Capt. John Smith elected to State Exempt Firemen’s executive committee. Trouble with six boys arrested at Bradley Beach. three returned home to Trenton. Ocean Monmouth and Burlington Pursuing Detective Society officers announced.
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Pleasure Bay Park
Oreos
Red Bank Aera
McKinley
Stork
William Ae
Willie All Amiles
Board of Chosen Freeholders
Ake William E. Berry
W. F. Jefferson
Wall
John Guire
Ocean
Joseph L. Butcher
Howell
Eisner
Hamilton
John Smith
Ocean Grove
State Exempt Firemen’s Association
Dover
Fred. J. Leggett
John Forman
Asbury Park Association
J-B. Black
L. N. Rue
Charles C. Stillwell
H. R. Gilbert
George R
Buzby
Frank Gaskill
John P. Hutchinson
Joshua Forsyth
Charles_Remille
Richard Harrison
Notable summer visitors and residents seen in Asbury Park area
John Vorhees, Middlesex prosecutor, spends days at Lenox with family. George W. Scott of Philadelphia opens his Asbury Park cottage at 401 Third Ave with wife and niece Dama Oliver, fresh from Silver Lake Kansas. A H DeHaven of Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Assn occupies Ocean Pathway cottage with family. William A. Newell, ex-governor of New Jersey and Washington territory, visits Wednesday. General James F. Rusling, pension commissioner, attends to Ocean Grove property interests. Former Mayor Edwin Start and Charles N. Mann, Asbury Park summer residents, named to reception committee for Philadelphia Republican convention.
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John §. Vorhees
Middlesex County
Lenox
George W. Scott
Moyamensing Avenue
Philadelphia
Asbury Park
Third Avenue
Mr. Scott
Dama Oliver
Silver Lake
Kansas
A. H. DeHaven
Ocean Grove
Westley Doremus Acquitted Of Theft Charge
Wesley Doremus of West Park was acquitted in Freehold on Wednesday of stealing 15 from Frank Woolley at a West Park dive where the men went to drink beer. Woolley testified he became drunk and slept, but the jury did not believe his money was stolen by Doremus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Doremus
West Park
Frank Woolley
Woolley
Doremus
Free Grand Concert at Steinbach's Ocean Palace
Adv promotes a grand free concert at Steinbach's Ocean Palace on Saturday. The ad lists entertainment and mentions Steinbach's venue with promotional lines about performances and a separate German dyspepsia remedy priced at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steinbach
Ocean Palace
Grenelle
Canteen Upheld Against Beer Ban at Army Posts
Secretary Root and Adjutant General Corbin urge that prohibiting beer sales on military premises would harm army discipline and morale. Corbin warns such a ban would shift soldiers to whisky dens, raise punishment and desertions, and harm communities. He notes Cuba, the Philippines, and Manila show mixed results with beer sales. Governor Smith condemns Senator Clark’s appointment as perjury and fraud and urges Senate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Hall
House Committee On
Corbin
Hull
War Department
Rost
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Manila
Smith
Ogden
Utah
Robert B. Smith
Montana
Helena
Senator Clark
United States Senate
Spriggs
Clark
Senate
Convention Preparations In Philadelphia For National Gather
George N Wiswell of Milwaukee sergeant at arms of the forthcoming panempas national convention and J P Swords of New York arrive in Philadelphia and plan to base operations in Independence Square Old Courthouse. Wiswell will appoint clerical staff and organize 6000 assistants to manage the anticipated crowds. Returns set for Saturday with Etienbach’s aid.
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Philadelphia
George N. Wiswell
Milwaukee
J. P. Swords
New York
Wiswell
Independence Square
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Bristow
Post Office Department
Peral
Seads
Tampa
Fila
Sriatow
Stein
Wilbur’ A. Melstey
Lipton
Grand Army Veterans In Session
Colored Children In Concert
Ryedas
Bath Naturday
Adv
Ocean Grove Supreme
Charity
Journal
A. H. Treat
Talie Esen Morgan
Monmouth County Munual Fire Insurance Company
Kirkbride
Charley Reed
Monmouth Club
M. E
William van Kirk
Bradley Beach
Daily Journal
Bradley Beach Nation
Voluntacia
Company H
George F. Wilbur
J. F. Ackerman
Samuel Johnson
Ackerman
Conover
Somerville
Westley Doremus
Balurdsy
General Corbin
Returday
Eteinbach
rAday
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