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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
1
The piece reviews nominations for state offices, Senate actions, and legislative notices. It lists nominees for governor and other officials, mentions committee work, and notes the legislature adjourning after adjournment. It also reports on public notices, hearings, and a letter seeking contributors for a local inquiry.
A garbled historical notice reports the death of Charly Satta and mentions possible poisoning. The fragment references Portolinas Viarking riposte and a New York transfer, with scattered names and places including Newark and Starport Warren County. The text is largely unreadable but signals an obituary style notice with uncertain evidence.
Jury disagreed on main charge and defense sought post trial review while several defendants faced convictions for assault breaking and entering and theft. Sidney Burdette and Galay received varied verdicts and sentences with Kauffman fined $75 for burglary. The judge ordered other proceedings to continue and released Snover to recover.
In Scranton a fatal railroad coupling crash occurred at 1:20 amid chaotic injuries. The conductor and several bystanders witnessed the tragedy as the body was removed, with coroner Dr. Smith noting the cause and funeral arrangements following a complex inquiry.
A heated public question centers on extending the Edison Traction trolley line from Philadeburg toward Washington avenue. Local officials, property owners, and the Edison company discuss rights of way, borough consent, and potential depots as bids to run a line to Washington and beyond face political maneuvering and legal checks.
A court injunction was sought to halt a proposed rail drain from Bel Del to Rie wlesville affecting nearby outbuildings. The Cline farm near Cresserismith faced potential losses with W. CHnels offering $700 in damages which he refused. The case hinges on securing prospective timber damage and wheat crop implications amid ongoing surveying.
Lackawanna management proposes to upgrade lines between Washington and Tutpbite to cut maintenance costs. Two track changes may suffice to keep the route in service while Broadway station is moved west for cement works. The plan includes removing the New Village station and shifting Broadway patterns, with township support if funds are needed.
The article recounts a chaotic historical transcript with fragmented notes on a tour, speeches, banking policy arguments, and political figures. It references Independent movement funding, silver debates, farmer concerns, and a forthcoming New Jersey meeting with speakers from Philadelphia and Trenton, highlighting currency, finance, and reform themes.
The Centenary Collegiate Trustees consider delaying the presidency decision after a long tenure by Dr. WP Ferguson. Speculation centers on candidates Reverend G W McCormick and Hon. Wm L Markey, as Newark Conference and board deliberations proceed amid disaster recovery and campus rebuilding plans.
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