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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1898
Page
1
Milton Wamsley confronts three intruders at a Washington area farmstead. A gunfight erupts leaving a man wounded and the assailants scattering into the night. Mrs Hornhaker and bystanders react in fear as Milton defends home with a revolver and torch torchfire scene.
The article notes large European textile houses relocating to the United States, aiming to boost production and employment. It mentions Paterson and other centers, with plans to increase silk and wool activities, expand mills, and attract workers as American demand grows amid global competition.
Report of court martial proceedings highlights inspector general Luther Billings and a Naval inquiry into compressed food samples linked to a suspected national scandal. Testimony depicts intense political and military pressure, with calls for further investigation and possible repercussions for officials involved.
A faded social note recalls a Saturday evening gathering at ingleweg avenue for Miss Jennie and friends. Hosts hosted a lively celebration with music, refreshments, and chaperones. the scene moments marked by youth, laughter, and affectionate goodbyes as the evening waned.
The trial before Justice W. Grovaling in Washington Borough examined whether John Barron violated a local order by serving beer after ten. Witnesses including Henry Johnston and George Kreies testified about events at Barron’s saloon on October 9, with defense arguing no disturbance and no enforcement action taken. The jury heard conflicting timelines and verifications of when beer was served and when lights were extinguished, but the case ended with questions about legality of the ordinance and the timing of service.
Reports from Burlington county detail a proposed postal delivery experiment for farmers. Commissioner Rudd and conferees outline routes and hours, testing door to door service across county lines, amid debate on feasibility and cost.
No Kalzhe Tumplar event at High da Figens Commandery No 19 Easton with elaborate March 25 ceremony. Distinguished visitors expected include Morven Lance Thomas Grand Master of Knights Templar Gutted Stacds and Barusa mandery Baltimore Hav DM, Van Zandt Haretabiure Ormud Clantiarieldy Pennaylyantas slabs Big Rowe Grand Commander Now, and Thomas J Sbyvoelk Grand Commander of Mayland, among others.
Amid a sprawling transcription of legislative chatter, bills arise on trading stamps, sales acts, and property tax relief proposals. Key proposals include banning trading stamps as nuisances and taxing nonresident and dependent abuses, with references to lawmakers and county officials shaping the debate.
The United States Circuit Court ruling led by Judge Kirkpatrick addresses whether federal removal power limits state and local officials, and whether Civil Service rules can shield appointees from removal. The decision emphasizes executive authority over appointments and warns against disrupting government discipline while noting the limits of equity review. Personal mentions follow, listing various residents and travels.
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