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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1903

Page

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Public Hearing On New Street Turmoil At Council

A heated public hearing on a proposed new street erupted Monday night as Councilmen and attorney opponents clashed. Stryker defended the opening noting setbacks. Snyder accused missteps and remonstrances, while residents pressed for clearance of property concerns and potential costs, shaping a contentious debate on the street project.

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Delinquent tax collection shift and Christmas issue note

The article describes delinquent tax collection measures under a new law effective December 20, shifting power to the treasurer, with penalties and interest details. It also notes a special Christmas number and holiday content in various papers, including Hackettstown Republica and Washington Star, reflecting seasonal newspaper features.

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Soldiers May Practice Site Sought for Camp Near Tacketstown

A Lackawanna County appeal seeks a military training camp site in or near Tacketstown, with officials naming possible locations between two towns about twenty miles apart. The letter from Captain Moss requests cooperation to secure land for maneuvers and questions how many troops might participate, noting plans for fall 18 events and negotiations with nearby landowners.

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Cooke Named Postmaster Amid Hackettstown Controversy

Reports detail Leslie W. Cooke receiving a 1,000 postmastership after rival candidates and factions from Hackettstown debate the appointment. Local figures including Charles X. Powter and George Curtis weigh in as supporters and opponents, with Curtis praised as the top contender if the post were elective. The scene centers on Mackettstown and the surrounding political maneuvering.

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Formed company in a day in Kansas area

An OCR fragment recounts the rapid formation of a business venture by Davidson di Purneris and associates in the Midwest, tracing early leadership, location near Osawatomie, and a 25,000 plant capacity project with 18 tons daily refrigeration. It mentions a link to a new corporation named Miser Cryst Lee and notes initial print and naming details, though many words are garbled.

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Cement Works Notes Signal Rail Service Woes

A fragment from the Susser Register describes Edigon Cement Works at Nery Village laying off workers after a shaft collapse in the dryer house. Repair crews and a broken shaft are noted while trains resume service with added trips from Dover. Washington visitors seek housing as workers rise. the local paper commends the profession and its community.

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Local lodges discuss securing desired central works

A meeting of borough lodgemen from several societies was held last Sunday afternoon to organize support for securing the central works. The engagement has drawn interest from fraternal groups and allied societies, which pledge aid within their power to advance the effort.

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Mysterious Money Collection Report From Hired Worker

A hired hand named Elias Weaver employed by Farmer Prank Hou nkin township collected 836.93 for Nousch Waaver and then traveled from New Village after leaving gear at a blacksmith shop. He took a train from New Village station, with a heating fee noted as heard.

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California Voyage Echoes 1949 Pioneer Trek Tale

A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a perilous 1949 Atlantic to California voyage by fifty travelers led by Enders. The narrative traces Cape Horn crossing, Cape Verde to San Francisco, harsh seas, scarce food, and the dream of California’s soil irrigation bloom, with muting glimpses of New York departure and Pacific labor ambitions.

Commission Meets Today Over Canal Abandonment Plan

The commission, led by ex Governor Werte, debates abandoning the canal project amid opposition from Jersey City and residents. Attorneys urge injunctions or damages if abandonment proceeds, citing rights reserved by the Lehigh Valley line and local land stakes around Take Topatcong and Diver Streets.

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Methodist Organist Teaches at New World Lessons

The proficient church organist at a Methodist church visits New World for lessons from instructing pianist A. Johnston. He adapts a stove-gas heating method to warm a chilly church home during lessons, drawing comparisons to historic census data from New Jersey townships and noting local heat arrangements and aging infrastructure.

Dovlen Methodist “Church New World Lesann Allon Johnston Blairstown Press New Jersey United States Mardwick Ee Knowlton Stillwater Sussex Co Palmquayry Frelinghuysen Rinkstown Avor Tenty

Hotel Windsor sale ends in stalemate at auction

The Windsor Hotel sale collapsed as bidders faltered after initial bids. Abe Meyers and Richman clashed with auctioneers over terms, with bids ranging from 11 000 to 12 000 and the sale adjourned to next Monday. Heirs of the late Michael Meagher face a potential private sale after a stalled auction.

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Cement plant proposal provokes government ownership debate

The article reports manufacturers opposing a government plan to own cement works for Portland cement, arguing private partners could build and supply at lower cost. It notes potential government savings by self producing in its own mills and questions feasibility of a New Village sale to the government.

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