14 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
1
Borough council convened an adjourned session with Mayor absent. Discussion covered road and bridge upkeep, a proposed plant sale and public works, bids on repairs, and a plan to seek state help for funds through Pryholders for improvements in Washington Township and adjacent borough lines.
A Lehigh Valley train wreck near Croan's Bridge in Lehigh County caused extensive damage to the bridge and cars but no lives were lost. The incident followed a broke locomotive rod as the train of ten cars toppled from the structure, with engine and several cars plunging into the roadbed and rail line.
A tobacco wholesaler Lawson Lane& Lockwood figure, Suppo and Vletim of Wiehe vanished after visiting multiple stores, leaving a sleigh and damaged packages in Stewartavilla. A posse traced no trace of the missing man who carried a money roll. he reappeared Thursday night badly shaken, while a local inquiry continues. Meanwhile Starlight Lodge No.112 entertained, with musical numbers and a Royal Bumber degree ceremony. A Jersey City wedding and a paternity case in Town Hall complete the day’s notes.
A long fragmentary account in Allamuchy reflects on the Rutherford lineage from New Jersey. It tracks four generations, connects the family to Stuyvesant and Winthrop lines, and notes Tranquility Farms in Warren County as a major estate. Local residents are listed as registered voters in Allamuchy, with various anecdotes about land, property, and noted names.
Legislators from Warren, Hunterdon, Sussex and surrounding counties debated redistricting at a lengthy Monday night meeting. The group considered pairing Warren with Sussex and Morris for a Fifth District, drawing opposition from supporters of Congressman Fowler. Bills advancing in the Senate included corporate capital limits and a school funding plan based on attendance. A New Jersey parade appropriation and a bridge project for Trenton to Morristown were also discussed as session actions continued into the night.
Rev Keller slowly recovers from a recent assault in Arlington connected to the Barker case. Mrs Barker maintains suspicion of foul play while Barker faces potential charges as investigators back the accused, with church notices detailing Holy Week services and local plans accompanying the update.
A report details two boys from Romarrillo, ages uncertain, fleeing with a companion toward Phillipsburg after leaving Lewes Wook. They traveled by train through Pittstown and Bloomfield area, leaving clues for authorities. Local undertaker’s son and others fear the boys may ride a night train toward Bloomsburg, while a New York syndicate eyes hotel development at the area, fueling speculation of a large summer resort project.
A serious Saturday morning blaze in Fleming ton damaged multiple buildings including the Rich ards block and the Fleming ton National Bank. Losses approach twelve thousand dollars with extensive water damage to adjacent stores and offices.
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