13 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
1
New Jersey Supreme Court dismisses writ of certiorari leaving county with increased taxes. The ruling affects local budgets and funding obligations, with officials warning residents of higher property or county taxes pending implementation.
The readable fragments hint at a publication with references to people, places, and events, including names like Tay Ee Spf DEE and Uta atonal, plus mentions of counties, maps, and dates. The OCR yields an unclear mix of proper nouns and scattered phrases.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a family supply matter at a local location with unclear details and names. The text references Troy, Ohio or California and hints at a supply issue or emergency but lacks readable specifics.
All men of military age nationwide will receive Questionnaires 1086 starting tomorrow. Officials urge prompt completion to determine eligibility and service needs, with responses guiding recruitment and peacetime readiness.
A chaotic OCR passage records a plea and trial references with scattered names and terms. It mentions a Parole and court actions, with numerous garbled phrases about defendants, judgments, and proceedings, but the text is heavily corrupted and hard to parse into clear facts.
Fragmentary OCR reports a massive explosion at Halifax impacting a shipyard. Details are unclear but authorities describe extensive damage and ongoing rescue efforts as investigators search for causes. Civilians and workers are advised to avoid the area.
The report recounts a massive blast causing widespread death and injury among workers and residents. It notes thousands homeless and many structures destroyed or buried under debris, with public buildings and schools affected and a large relief effort anticipated.
The readable fragments reference Mounties Views and names such as Martha, Abra Gaur, and Vincent Riponitsing. A dormer, a permit, and a vinyl coat are noted amid scattered place and event fragments. The text appears as garbled OCR from a local notice or column with several illegible portions.
A highly garbled OCR page blends names, places, dates, and events with stray phrases about dates, deaths, and music. The jumbled text references Kaiser, Yankees, races, and various locations, leaving the narrative unclear while preserving scattered proper nouns and potential historical hints.
A dense OCR wrapped text lists numerous personal names, places, and mentions of wars and events in a stream of fragments. The readable bits point to a chaotic war narrative with scattered references to people, locations, and dates, but no coherent storyline or clear outcome.
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