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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1923
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a local election debate over a proposed new school in Oxford. Voters, schools, and township officials weigh funding and site concerns, with references to candidates, dates, and community impact.
Harry Runyon runs for county judge amid a turbulent scene with political figures and party realignments. The piece notes discussions on county court leadership, appointments, and potential shifts impacting the local legal and political landscape.
A garbled report describes a disrupted delivery scene involving a messenger named Nixon and others. Confusion erupts as a canine fright disrupts the mail run to a York venue, with references to Port Nixon and a heated exchange over the failed delivery.
The article reports on the reopening of a bank following a 1922 banking crisis. It notes capital stock at 35,000 with federal appraisal, impairment concerns, and required stockholder assessments to cover deficits. It lists officers and directors, including Samuel Read as president and Mullin as cashier, and mentions resignation and election details.
A new circuit judge appointment was announced, naming a longtime state official to serve in the Paterson district. The governor said the selection reflects the nominee’s legal experience and public safety record, with a swearing in planned next week. The move follows months of judicial vacancies and political maneuvering in the state government.
A garbled sale notice lists events and meetings including a special baseball meeting, a Washington group gathering, and neighborhood sales. Names such as HARRY E SMTUTME and Barnet & Wattaa convey merchant ads. The text references a sale, discussions, and a gathering at Kovelock with planned topics and timing indicated vaguely.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Chivenee Hy Staver and a range of unclear names and phrases. It references stages, a Shakespeare title The Seven Ages of Min, and West Murda hill, with scattered words about road, stage, and a bond to some event.
A new school building opens with a central hall, classrooms, and a gymnasium. Principal Ny Bina Tachevy Wa Ure presides as work continues on site. Officials note capacity for 400, with plans to expand and install a vacuum cleaning system.
A garbled plea from Washington Taxpayers Association urges readers to act on taxes and rent issues. The misspelled notice mentions Warren County, advertising payments, and a call to apply at a local address near the Opera House with scattered names and directions.
A long excerpt covers Washington birds, Wyandottes, and breeder Nixon of Delaware, detailing stock, judging, and show events. It notes Nixon’s work as a breeder and judge, his ties to Wyandotte stock, and a New York show appearance, with references to prizes, exhibitions, and poultry society meetings. It also mentions local events, theater showings, and a church evangelist appeal.
A garbled historical OCR fragment describes labor tensions in New York with mentions of factories, warden district, and a wary public. It references workers, collars, a market for goods, and fear of retaliation while noting a year nearby and a distant event linked to examinations of labor life.
The article records a heated legislative clash involving Governor Siles and Senate actions. Key figures include Governor Sileers, Speaker Bowen of Camden, and Majority Leader Corie HIME. The piece describes a chaotic session, votes on health policy, and public concerns over governance and reform initiatives.
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