11 Aug 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
The dispatch details renewed fighting in Manila and allied operations around the port, with American and Spanish forces clashing as planners push toward decisive action. Troop movements, medical conditions, and command notes are included, along with references to ships, transports, and general leaders.
The Washington Republican Club reorganizes after dissolution notices and elects officers led by President Austin Fisher. New leadership includes Vice President George F. Snyder and Treasurer I. Framer, with a mix of former and new members. The plan outlines club activities, facilities like pool and bowling, and community engagement as they pursue influence in local politics.
Last week the local team played two baseball games at home. On Tuesday they lost to Belvidere by a single run, then on Saturday Belvidere again edged them in an eleven inning battle. Highlights included strong pitching by Lipphinott and solid defense from Washington fielders. Next week Washington and Belvidere renew county championship play with Buckawig promising a sturdy ball squad.
Hackettstown hosts a road race and several open entries led by J. Milne’s Baby Miller and Cyrus W. Gulick’s Ida I. Funta Stewart’s Sleepy Maud also enter with Warren County Prince and Stella B. The event, with a $100 purse, attracts entries from Dover and Madison and promises a busy program alongside Interstate Fair prep at Trenton.
A fragment describes a roller organ device labeled as perfect for silent performances. It claims to play any tunes through reeds of organ style and lists Keller's Milo Tuite in a Pa city. The passage is garbled but suggests a musical instrument sale or advertisement text from a historical paper.
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