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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Easton and a steel plant project. It appears to reference switched Christmas presents and displeased children, plus vague phrases about schooling and distribution, but most details are unreadable. No clear dates, names, or outcomes emerge from the legible text.
The Taylor Wharton Iron and Steel Company plans moving three Philadelphia plants to Easton creating a modern facility costing about 1.5 million dollars. The project, at a site near Easton and the Bethlehem and Freemansburg roads, aims to employ 1,000 to 1,200 workers initially, rising to 1,800 as capacity expands, plus a separate Central Railroad spur to connect the site. The move includes new buildings, utilities, and roads, with extensive state and local support and anticipated total investment surpassing two million dollars. Senior officials note this marks a major milestone in Easton’s industrial history.
Reports recount a mad dog scare in Broadway with trees hunted and a doctor’s visit to assess the animal. The township committee delayed action pending outcome of the seed and a public meeting noted Wilson inauguration costs and a congressman plan to hold postal petitions sessions across counties starting December 80 in Windsor.
Klutmas Observance by Bantica Sunday Schools in Washington announces Christmas Eve and Christmas night events. Methodist and Presbyterian schools select Christmas program nights at St Peter's Church with planned bake sale and entertainment.
A fragmented recollection piece recounts an attempted marriage, courtship missteps, and social notes across towns. It mentions Limeberry and Tillie May, a cancelled license, and shifting romantic entanglements alongside assorted local curiosities from Washington to Allentown.
The Washington department confirms Heyl ers as chief, succeeding Suilth after a long service with Steamer Co. No. 1. He is praised as a faithful member and capable leader, while his father and local fire history are noted. Mary C. Conine, long-time resident, dies at 86 at her son's home, leaving a large family and Methodist ties.
Widson Maxi drafts a general statement on Morris Canal fate citing the Investment Commission report. He argues the canal cannot compete with railroads for coal transport and critiques Lehigh Valley Railroad Co’s 1871 lease, urging public understanding of canal limits and rehabilitation costs.
Sik Mila Make Changes reports the Haloden Silk Co closed its Oxford plant on Tuesday and will vacate on December 14 when the lease ends. The Renard Sik Co of Scranton owns the building and will have the plant operate after the Etrusions Company vacates.
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