Train Strikes Loaded Truck in Oxford Crossing Disaster
A Load of merchandise valued rigging the Oxford crossing led to a collision between a Lackawanna freight and an eastbound passenger train. One man died under the engine wheels, another injured, with both taken to Dover General Hospital. The wreck disrupted traffic as Conductor Edward Wilson and Williamsburg Tracking Co officials investigated the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Lackawanne
Chester
Othe
Lousty
Dover General Hospital
Williamabury
Brooks Pe Thedman
Samuel Pigel
AQ Yeure
Shu Vives
Red Angelbert
I. Seigel
Merchanillee
Louis Freeman
Freemturn
Atols
Mt. Vernon
Selgel
Engelbert
Seigel
Pichter
Brooklyn
Engelbart
Dover
Edward Wilson
Washington
H. Brownmick
Williamsburg Tracking Co
Seiger
Brookyn
Christmas Celebration At Washington Churches
The Stark outlines Christmas programs across Washington churches. Methodist service at 7:30 features a pipe organ march, primary songs, Bethlehem Soldier pageant, and a chorus with named cast members and a reader. Baptist program follows with a three-scene pageant titled Wanted Christians Spirit, including Father Time and many holiday figures, continuing on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Ellen Flint
Bethlehem
W. Ie Brandon
Mlorency Cooke
Kenneth
Fritts
Harvey Cyphers
Avsint
Mia
J. Tae Steinner
Alburt Beatty
Jacob Frome
Joseph
Craig Muriutt
May
Josephine Whitmore
Clarette Ackergon
Heath
Newman Marlatt
Wesley Hann
Charles Cornish
Borard Vannatta
Earle Langes
King Heron
Donald Fritts
Franklin Ackersons
Verna Cramer
Elmer Wiseburn
Gertrude Cook
Margaret Smith
William Gurey
Grace Apyar
Wheeler
Verna Major
Angels
Timms Gartner
Ruth Silverthorn
Florence Willams
Ruth Lanning
Suliiers
Scribe
Benjamin
Whitmore
Baptist
Baptist Sunday School
Mintsalmonry
Father Time
Lyall Mayberry
April Pool
Mrnuk Fox
Coeit Andrews
Valentino
Anna Kutas
Washington
John Kelson
Das
Samuel Molder
Keith Gaby Hallowe'en
Ilbris
Kutz
Margaret Duckworth
John Gult
Franklin
Gulick
Ruth Sabine
Laura Andrews
Mildred Schuman
Florence Fox
Spirit
Augustus Duckworth
Loaligan House
Hooligan
Lemuc
Hofmany
Christmas Cheer Sparks Hidden Stories Across Town
Fragmentary OCR text hints at holiday themes and communal moments. Names, places, and concrete facts are unclear, but townwide cheer and yearly rituals seem referenced amid garbled lines.
Demand for Spruce Trees Shocks Washington Market
A garbled Washington report details a surge in demand for spruce trees, with references to big business and holiday sales. It mentions prices, shipments, and local dealers, noting a spike in purchases ahead of the holidays and a thriving market for festive evergreens.
Christmas Spirit and Star Fund Wish Readers Joy
The message reflects on Christmas as a time of peace and goodwill inspired by Edgar A. Guest. It urges selflessness and service, noting the Star's Christmas Fund begun last year and renewed this year to thank readers and spread cheer through support for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibacribor
Bethlehem
Edgar A. Guest
Ayman
Tle
Star's Christmas Fund
Power Plants and Regions Mentioned in Delaware Section
A fragmented passage mentions multiple power plants in Delaware and surrounding areas, with unclear context about workers, sites, and proposed developments. The text references towns such as New Jersey areas, modern infrastructure terms, and a broad plan to connect or route power facilities across various locales and dates.
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Mawr
Atin Lathabertville
Lame
Wwerinae
Wiehigtom
Eghiese
Ine
Poteer Ptt Adams
Elven
Bull Pregere
Helland
Fies
Tvelipsantay
Ponielslemael
Adel Bs
Wwe Gral
Peeing
HEY Lineal
Trent
Maney An
Christmas Eve Crime and Travel Woes Round Local Streets
Seen this week a jumble of mishaps and markets from the neighborhood. A carload of coal delivery flubbed, Christmas trees sold, a horse left unblanketed, and a radiator with a caret on it. Five o clock trolley crowded with shoppers, canvassers raising funds for next summer’s baseball, firings of ovens and cakes, and icy streets causing skids. Neighbors share tales of silly errands, a wife baking, a man hunting a Clinton telephone book, and autos with steaming radiators. Christmas booths, local shops, and gifts abound as residents brace for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonledddier
Chartie
Nuta
Caret
Enaton
Purtley
Clintons
Santas plan in danger as river flood threatens city
Local notes describe harrowed lines and dire warnings about rising waters endangering the Santa River area. Officials prepare, residents brace for possible evacuations as threats loom over Christmastime events and public works amid the flood season.
Fragmented text from a violent incident report in need of cleanup
An OCR damaged snippet describes a violent event with references to a strike, injuries, a preacher, and several individuals including a named victim. It mentions a trial or legal action, the Bee Mr. Uisutee, and a sequence of unclear actions surrounding a chaotic scene with several injured parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Tony Cat
Starer
Barbay
Iran
Softech
Fates Waste
Wiledina
Linda K
Cis
Wail Mes
Mikes
Lillian
Ry Griffeth
Bert Murray
Tredbey
Delveni Nailer
Council Deliberations On Borough Affairs And Expenditures
Local council meeting discusses parish investments sewer work and anticipated costs. Officials consider charter implications for a proposed company and review bids, with reports on utilities and street improvements. Community names and firms appear in a dense, fragmentary account of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Chris
Aaier
Ad Csbratt
Clyde Potts
Sir Mais Gill Tiek
Fot
Borough Sewer Manet
Uistaat Depur Et Reals
Davis
Vertoy
Wiknot
Mikel
Bnelt
Lewis Cami
Geevice
Ledier
Techiowgle
Connumay
Ares
Cannes
Asia
ELI'S BASKET FOR THE NEED S Soldiers in Christmas Help Drive
A district charity effort in Philadelphia coordinates Christmas baskets for the less fortunate. Recipients are nominated by a judge or community worker. baskets include chicken, veal, canned goods, flour, vegetables, fruit, and fruit preserves. Local volunteers like Tamaya Walters in Union Township organize deliveries from Philipsburg to reach needy families.
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Pty
Equity
Christais
Christa Ruste
Christ
Deighir
Mier Kowenty
Washington
Christmay
An Incomplete Roll of Names From a Long List
A damaged OCR passage lists numerous names and places in a dense, fragmented string. Readers see a mix of personal names, towns, counties, and institutions, with little clear structure or context beyond the scattered mentions of people and locations. The fragment suggests a roster or filing of individuals across multiple counties and towns, but the garbled text prevents a coherent summary of any single event.
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Star's Fund
Tiamaye Saucy
Mollie
Oscar Joffrey
Doffries
Republican Party
New O
Wkokof Neeman
Theseth
Denis
Hoys
Glia
Vhs
Holt
Oman
Miller
Eathemi
Pat
Lackawanna Crossing
Yan
Tonson
Jowill
Labouttel
Bron Street
Araugil
Accurdanes
Oncht Chureh
Christmias
Chelan
Fardie
Wiskopss
Soediess
Cee Yan
Willan
Lille
Ranta
Ghus
Merry Christmas
Delaware
Pennsylvsinia-Edison Co
Ionau
Uae
Bisset
Whitman
Jensen's Sweet Shop
Bay
Burnet
Wattoes
Calua
Phil Tpabars
Santa
Santas
Chistel Evig
Boraugh
Opinon
Eselul Gills
Alphe Mechanie
Ta Wimbs & Son
Northannlan
Wastun
Unitlory
Moliters
Tuntty
Wallin
Callon
Pais Lapslargs
Tee Sheates
Burnet and Walters
Unni Suhit
Fipalee
Farlour Chrisiany Trade
Cortii Unibeacey
Hine Jones Sweet Shop
Axl Wickers
Union Au
Philipsburg
Eli
Phil March
Noviekys
Eas
Servius
Vos
III Tiftoe
Qocket
Kniver
Tamaya Walters
Union Tpsbarg
Borough
ETH
Lena Boiridere
Shi
Sabina -O
Arthur Serv
Ayreo
Myra Fen Dimasene
Chepey
Uyrne
Hooker m
Endinesr
Waahington
Firth
Mawlin
Cole
Oxfords
Garrare Casinniitiche
Philipshor
Tacketteton View BS. LoFt
Thirmenys Noy
G Dee
Frankling Rivling
Davings
Kulewig
Florean Piatt
Vobateon John
Trams
Tirlyitere
Aula Hart Tan
Prank Wise
Grawfus O'Brien
Phillfurs
Moeke
Belvidere
Bird
Duckey
Walkin
Tony Dita
Leatover
Larey
Chirle
Criséma
Pwitineiirss
Lacy
Jeela Lopetenuts
Crrrie M
Kitehny
Knowl
W. Parks Minsfield
George
Memere Lapateones
Tail Patie ¢ Coher
Ostords Patel D
Chillipshure
the McPerren
Punt Iris Idlele Magn
Piatt
Vestines
Iene
A. Tegra
Pall Psbuee
Piz de Sey
Grecreteh
Dianes Seeuine
Tertholf
Teai
Palwad Ct Vous
Hope
Tluakinsan
Waeckeltstown
Gartraele Merete
Clipshore
John West Hyde
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