14 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
1
Bank president Petty makes property transfers in a series of recorded transactions not intended for public release. The transfers involve multiple parcels and appear to be private financial moves by the banking executive.
Fragmentary report details 173000 tied up in bank mortgage holdings and pending recoveries. It mentions Mr Watts, Vy Metts, and a trust involving transfers to Lauer and Petty, with several properties questioned and bonds pledged as collateral.
A garbled report describes teens hunted rabbits with a ferret and mentions a warden, a Canadian incident, and a dispute over ferret access. It references a trial involving a revolver, a pink and white ferret, and financial penalties, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors.
Fragmented OCR notes describe train delays and rerouted service on revised routes. It mentions passengers awaiting connections and altered timetables with references to Washington and York, noting evening arrivals and potential long delays.
The report details H Lemuel Traner of Walpack Township Sussex County involved in a deer hunting incident in November in Warren County New Jersey. He was arrested and fined after the deer was found after being shot during a hunt.
An OCR damaged text fragment describes events at Skeilla Park with references to Movin plotters a dance fear and exhibitions. It mentions an Annapolia Academy and a political figure, plus nominations and exams planning for next year.
A fragmentary discussion explores how towns in the region acquired their names and histories. It references Philipsburg Stewartsville Pladertown Glen Gardonrohn Hear Pytttaville Carpenterville Finesville and others, noting founders settlers and possible ties to Belvidere and nearby regions. The piece contemplates county reorganization and mentions figures like J Bonaparte and Roosevelt era politics shaping local identity.
Lawmakers advance a pension plan amid fierce contention over benefits for Civil War veterans. The bill proposes a daily pension structure and caps higher payments, raising concerns about eligibility for those with incomes above set thresholds and potential veto by the president.
A local holiday event in Easton Pennsylvania showcases merchants and festive goods. The page notes decorations at a location on 222 Nuphird St and mentions prizes, youth activities, and a Christmas night gathering on December 25 with community attendance and competition over decorations and displays.
The Brites Siri farm near Warren is sold to a new owner in Tioga township Wat and adjacent areas. William Wyk Bart Calden and others report the transaction valued around 19000 dollars as ex tenant Mitton Sitter plans to move possession in April. The seller outlines improvements and prior yields while noting crops and water resources.
A trestle collapse at an ore loading point near the Empire tran station kills one workman and injures several others. The accident occurred as ore cars slid from the trestle, crushing workers beneath debris and delaying the shipment line. An iron bracket failure is cited as the cause. a new trestle is planned to replace the damaged structure.
A new Lackawanna Railway route is scheduled to begin service on December 24. The opening marks a milestone for local transportation, linking key stations and expanding service across the regional network.
A historic railway expansion replaces a main line with a double track system spanning 11 miles shorter route. The project covers 181,000 feet of new and reinforced concrete work including a 1,119 foot long bridging viaduct, a Delaware River steel bridge, and multiple culverts. Construction began in 1908 and finished Oct 1 of the completion year.
Fragmented OCR text describes tenants near a river crossing with references to sections and mounting, plus scattered numbers and items about powder, copper, and a 1920 date. The readable portion mentions monthly counts and yardage figures, suggesting a technical or logbook record of surveillance or construction activity.
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