05 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
1
A crowded council session sifted through claims that Tenma hiring was unfairly divided amid criticism of sales and traffic policies. Officials discussed street maintenance and budgeting while residents urged transparency and accountability.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a court proceeding with mentions of Mberts receiving 3000 and various names such as Lucan and Van A. Steyier. References to witnesses from Water and Nut Maas, a jury, and a financial figure of 3000 hint at a contested case proceeding in a municipal or county court.
Unclear handwriting fragment references names Vand oF Thynks Stroud Mies and WG Ets with a desire to hear from friends about a sunlit ton or Kener nH. The legible parts suggest a personal note or informal message rather than a public notice.
A lengthy, lyrical report recounts a rural community’s memory of old walking matches, local personalities, and village life. It traces weekends of activity, names participants and onlookers, and recalls scenes of work, play, and social routines in a bygone era.
Readable fragments describe a case involving Lawrence Smitty and others in Ulster County. A check was cashed and investigations by detectives followed. Arrest details mention Portland Maine and Bhiny county with references to Chas and Chis. The text is garbled but indicates a crime, suspects and policing actions.
A garbled OCR fragment describes carpenters and workers dealing with structural and electrical repairs, including trnkig and hinge work. It mentions a shipyard context with references to Me and Ulett connectors and a desernetyevel sedan, indicating mechanical maintenance tasks and equipment fitting amid weather-related delays.
A damaged OCR passage describes a house fire with mention of a fire department response. Distant references imply extinguishing the blaze and firefighters at the scene, but many details are garbled and unclear. The account notes an effort to control flames and preserve the structure.
Fragmented OCR obituary notes the death of Squire Cole with scattered biographical details. It references New Village, Montana, Washtnpetanss, and mentions church membership, a Presbyterian affiliation, and ties to civic figures and dates amid a narrative of his life and death.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and roles across programs and contests. Readable items mention President, ALD, Minton, Braskohl TK, Smith Sabet Ky Binelites, Grant Ueadr, Wronaaytity assistane, Fveryard groNeer, Mus Tuy engl oy, Enoch Carpenters 2, Shiekday Tat stokery Chinas sublet, Win, Vannaitas yn Shielals, Jennes heaven's Rede Shiter, Janiter.
A Princeton student died after being struck by a moving locomotive on a canoe trip near a river. The accident occurred when the whistle blew, dragging him into the whirlpooling water. He was taken to St Ann's Church for the wake, with extensive details about his family and background.
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