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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
1
Massive railroad walkout disrupts shipments from New York to Washington and beyond. Companies plan limited operations while Congress weighs policy changes and union leaders press for wage and safety gains amid a sprawling national stoppage.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls an old man on a cement wall, quaffing from a cup of joy and recalling a long-ago era tied to Prohibition and the eighteenth amendment. The piece blends local setting and idle chatter with vivid, if garbled, images of townsfolk and artifacts.
Jurors chosen for the April term in Wir County Courts across towns including Melhores Mresdisy Murstown Greenwich and Washington Township were drawn in the sheriff’s presence. Names listed feature Cran Jury members such as Fox, Charles ware, Wittener, Reese, Efawell, Armstrong, Skickettstowh Ivink, and Bell among many others.
A report from Warren county notes 776 children do not attend Sunday school and 2000 parents oppose church involvement. Ministers at a Literehuveh World Movement meeting discuss religious work and parental restrictions on church attendance.
A garbled notice lists early spring plants and seeds for sale. It mentions pepper varieties, shrubs, and bedding plants, with reference to a Fertilizer quantity and orders taken at a store greenhouse. The unnamed location appears near East Washington Avenue.
Fragmentary text cites individuals Moses Cra Lastana and Chale, noting marriages and divorce recommendations. Reading shows garbled names and positions, likely a historical notice about marital status and possible divorce proceedings without clear dates or locations.
Woaslynuston shire considers creating a skating pond at Borough Park for youth recreation. A meeting of the Turk Association and local officials will discuss a plan including a deep pond, safety features, and the opening of two tennis courts to the public.
An OCR read of Hampton area tax rates lists declines in Lainie Berough and several boroughs while others show increases. Townships such as Clinton and Frenchtown report varied changes, with figures cited for each locale and the overall pattern describing mixed shifts in tax rates from prior year.
A man named Petey Theustt from New Village was arrested after a spree ending at the Delaware bridge near Phillipsburg. He faced charges tied to intoxication and assault and was sent to the Upshur jail after a jury court proceeding and sentencing.
A local column urges Washington to adopt a comprehensive cleanup of vacant lots and streets. Citizens consider a Borough wide CleanUp Week to improve yards and highways while highlighting neglect and the need for municipal pride.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a voter meeting or notice with references to Warren, the Hula, a Delaware location, and a 27 year old man. It also includes a stray farm goods advertisement with shoes and school shirts, plus unclear references to Murray Tanece and an American fusion theme.
The New Jersey Senate failed to pass the daylight saving bill by an 11 to 9 vote amid debate on wartime measures. Discussion covered retiree benefits for World War I veterans, proposed funding limits, and possible referendums if Governor Edwards signs the measure.
A reader letter praises the Star for its features and service to readers. The writer commends careful selection, quality features, and editorial commitment, noting the value of connecting readers with well presented news and the paper’s modern approach.
Mansfield township faces school troubles as Mansfield pupils at Hackettstown schools are barred from a test day over two years of unpaid tuition. Hackettstown Board of Education demands about $2,000. Mansfield must pay within 15 days or pupils miss class. Parents pledge to cover fees, while Mansfield voters seek funds to clear the debt by July 1.
A distorted notice discusses subscribers, flotation of a home finance plan, and building or purchasing in coming years. It mentions investors, loans, and readiness to obtain a home, with unclear references to associations and local figures. The garbled text limits precise details but implies an organized effort to secure housing finance.
Warren County eyes a crowded field as terms expire and nominations loom. Prominent Democrats like Borvysh Shropu and Thomas Unser are tipped for the ticket while speculation grows over others including Cornelius Brokaw and Assemblyman Thomas Shiekis. Republicans have yet to name a candidate as the slate takes shape.
The Newton Presbytery met at First Presbyterian Phillipsburg to discuss raising minister salaries to 1900 dollars. Rev. WA Waeth of Oxford elected Moderator. Rev. John J. Daine led the opening sermon on The Things Letons the to Cad. Several ministers and clerks attended from Warren and Sussex counties. committees reported on Works Movement and religious surveys.
A Warren County Republican gathering drew residents, delegates, and speakers including Senator Walter E. Edge and former Governor Edward T. Stokes. The meeting at Belpoy Cafe featured discussions on the Peace Treaty and League of Nations, with Wood and Pomeroy among debated presidential prospects and party leadership names highlighted for the November elections.
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