Wreck on Pocono Mountain Line Claims Two Lives
A derailed Lackawanna train near Pocono Mountain after splitting from the straight track killed two, injured many, and left cars piled up in a spectacular wreck. Railroad crews dreadfully describe the scene as the runaway engine tumbled end over end, with firefighters racing to control fires as other cars scattered along the embankment. Near Scranton and other towns, investigators plan a full inquiry into the double head train policy and safety measures.
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Pocono Mountain
Scranton
Lackawanna
Rome
KU Railroad
MAS
Ier
Intea
Enghiest
Nini
Trang
Leraloss
Infantile Paralysis Efforts Across Lehigh Valley Report
A fragmented report describes anti polio measures in the Lehigh Valley with mentions of officials, committees, and doctors including Dr. Dedvick ul. It notes a conference, surveillance, and calls for extermimithin of those health threats, referencing locations Stroudsburg and Velville and actions aimed at preventing disease spread.
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Lehigh Valley
Mealead
Dedvick Ul
New Jersey
elteMatCe
Comtelos
Wenysia
Mabkitet
Rims Mieana
Loxwer
Motorcycle riders in mug run prompt weather chaos
Report of a chaotic mug run with riders in heavy rain on a long stretch between Hackett and Waterton. The event drew 18 minutes of brief stops and scattered crashes, with witnesses noting tense moments and numerous preparations before the finish at a distant point along the 28 mile section.
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Aers
Larvik
Kram
Serna Rebar
Earle & Meka
Washington
Sang Waa
Hackett
Paneielede
Waterton
Tns
Unclear OCR Baseball Brief Notes a Stumbling Row
Fragmented report covers a baseball game with scattered names and places. Mentions Washington, High Bridge, Netcong, and a 4 to 4 score tied at some point. Shimer pitches, but many words are garbled.
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Stocenyeri
Beranton
Flacketuistens
Nat Banger
Araby
Shimer
Washington
High Bridge
Disturbed Dream Scene and Political Satire Fragment
A fragmented, archaic narrative recalls a dreamlike scene with imagery of a throne, cigars, and a white house kitchen, mingled with political commentary on a president’s terms. The piece then shifts to local notes: building a disease shack near Glen Gardner, sports chatter, and railways concerns amid a distracted crowd.
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Tiberculos
Glen Gardner
Newark Soldier Dies at Home of Stepson
Obituary notes the death of William H. Shrope a 91 year old resident formerly of Washington who passed away at the home of his stepson Edward L. Hillebrant in Newark. The article mentions a funeral or services held at the Hillebrant residence and describes neighbors and locations in Phillipstown and Hopatcong with scattered local details.
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Newark
Wm. H. Shrope
Aida
Edward L. Hillebrant
Shrope
Phillipshing
Washington
Endurance Run in American Engineering History
An account discusses early endurance motor events and American associations in the Federation of American Aeronautists, noting pioneers in endurance runs and the spread of Indian machines in those contexts. It highlights notable competitions and the influence of such events on the development of long distance motor tests across the United States and Europe.
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Federation of Americin Itoressists
Ienog Manufacturing
Tig
MD Wich
Counlyy
Sunday Doings at Cranberry Lake
Crime at Cranberry Lake Sunday gathering led to arrests after a train excursion. Involved men racked up small losses including one man losing $20 and six others losing sums. The marshal fired revolver to compel arrests at the scene.
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Jad
Fragmentary obituary and village notes in rough OCR
Fragmentary OCR text reports a funeral for S. WW Salmon at a Presbyterian church and mentions county officials attending. It references Warren and a new pond between Pavy Colden and Hawkettstown. The note also mentions a homeless person and a Sunday night incident. an elderly man aged 66 is noted as deceased with survivors listed.
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Lan oDend
Warrel Enan
S. WW
Salmon
Ongtneotty Warren
Pavy Coldcen
Ind’ Hawkettstown
Tosgestriike
Death of Jicily Cravatt in Horse Accident
obituary notes the death of Jicily Cravatt after a horse incident during the weekend. survivors include children Jarol Cravatt and Mrs. Goornie Woaltiit among others. service details and burial plans to be announced by the family.
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Ana Yost
Were A. Stryh Nny
Cravitt
Trevis
Inerniis
MD Idina
Steykur
Sutton
Devin
Anthony Io
Sean Gee
Jarol Crayatt
Mentewe
Goornie Woaltiit
Part Callen
Bauty J
Dunngate
Eles
Dead brakeman identified in Lackawanna wreck aftermath
Washington native Win Ryan, 25, head brakeman on train No 62, is named among victims of the Lackawanna wreck near Andamink. Ryan, recently residing in Scranton, leaves a widow and mother in Washington with no other close relatives. His body has not been found. speculation places him beneath wreckage and cremation fire. His death spurs the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to demand a full investigation.
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Enys
Sunn
Atene
Ayunlo' Mink
Strowdsburs
Sano _ mounts
Tona
Wiy Bros
Lackawanna
Andamink
Win Ryan
Washington
Scranton
Lewis
Perry O
Stroudsburg
A . Ryan
John Ryan
Ryan
Afra
Lble Tarr
Margaret Ryan
John
Tarey
Se¢ran
Brotherhood
Reilraud Truimmen
Alec
Edward
Toadwen
I Rayélyer
WAU
Bean
Kale
Gunfire at City Hall Sparks Turmoil in New Jersey
A chaotic confrontation near the Mayor's residence ends with a mayor shot and wounded, a mob, and police intervention. Witnesses describe a tense exchange as officers restore order at St. Mary’s hospital. The incident appears tied to a broader state level crime accord between New Jersey and neighboring states.
Promise: Violent Be Havens in Newark Rider Case
A disrupted report describes Ellis Osun, a man from Newark, accused in a murder charge. He is linked to a rail trip from Newark to a distant plate, with references to Officer Shrape and a weekly assessment context.
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Hellen
Ellis Osun
Newark
Oficer
Shrape
Tis Avite
Osun
Newark Bhiew
Leavin Washington
Chilaren
Ty Boyd
Osi
Raty
Theo Wite
Hare Ty Deatie
Elty
Turin
Belvidere proposes 75 000 for trolley line to Washington
In Belvidere citizens consider spending 75 000 to fund a trolley route to Washington. Roy J. Cregar of Hreketiatown RN announces plans and mentions a Willen 4 class in Fang Organal Theory in Oshington on Sept 2.Virgil Charlier method cited with Guzman and Hackettstown references.
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Warren T
Bycher Botine
Belvidere Hye
Washington
Monts
Roy J. Cregar
Hreketiatown
Bogs
Fang
Oshington
Crecar
New York
Aank Virgil
Hackettstown
Old wooden Delaware River bridge toll removal proposal
Article reports a mission on freeing Delaware River bridges from tolls. Notes 26 wooden bridges since 1003 wrecked by floods. one 816 feet long on five stone piers with iron belts remains. Local owners and officials in Northampton Street Newark advise action to abolish tolls and cite company details and officers.
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Sin Taso
Sits
Maasai Hs
U. Atyle
OM Wooten River
Northampton Str
Cl O
Delaware
SIT Aou
Presidant
Toseph RB
Hagerman
Seerary
Eyh
Ttm
Dietrich
Newark
Rensyrey
John
oTsors Ardnor
Weller
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