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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
4
A scanned Washington area page reports on local politics and cross party debates, highlighting issues with trolley franchise proposals and proposed public benefits. It notes tensions in Union County Republicans over Senatorial and Judge selections, and comments on Col. William Barbour’s congressional bid.
The Elizabeth Journal mocks the Belvidere convention’s confidence as Democrats nominate DaWitt C. Flanagan of Morris County for the House. It calls Flanagan a rising star, well liked and capable, but questions if he will endure two years of campaigning and hold electoral strength in Warren and Morris counties and eastern city wards. A closing line notes a local sale advertisement for underskirts.
In Union County the Fifth district Democrats rally behind DeWitt OC Flanagan, aiming to unseat the Republican incumbent. Party leaders warn of a tight race if Republicans unite, while Flanagan’s campaign focuses on tariff reform and urban mercantile woes. The Elizabeth Times notes campaign plans to print one million copies of Flanagan’s speech to inform voters.
A historical passenger timetable lists routes from New York to many points including Washington Chicago and Buffalo. It notes Sunday and limited services, with Newark and Sechurk as destinations, and mentions onward connections via Leathers Bundé and Pattinson among others.
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