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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1904
Page
1
Thousands gather for a North Jersey Fourth of July parade and citywide festivities in Hackettstown. The day features a civic parade led by the Independence Band of Denville, decorated floats, a schoolhouse dinner, and an evening light display. Local officials praise the town’s unity and industrial progress as residents enjoy a full day of ceremonies, performances, and fireworks.
A chaotic sequence of Fourth of July mishaps in Washington includes a street blast near St. Clow Hotel injuring a man whose leg was torn and bones broken, a second fall into a gutter causing a fractured thigh, and a girl suffering a severe hand injury from a linked cartridge.
A 19th century Delaware observance included Reverend Mr. Shearer recalling Civil War service, Reverend Mr. Carter giving patriotic words, and Mrs. Prey speaking on current affairs. The event featured speeches, a bridge-tie ceremony, and a fireworks display, organized by the Presbyterian church.
A chaotic Saturday on the Lackawanna lines disrupted passenger travel across the region. Trains delayed, crowds gathered at doors, and crews scrambled to manage a major wreck near Rockingham. Pennsylvanian trains faced congestion as officials rerouted service from Philadelphia to Withington, impacting routes to Washington and beyond.
The town marked Independence Day with decorations on public buildings and a grand display at the public school grounds. Mayor Cook supervised guard and police, ensuring order. spectators enjoyed the steamer parade and a notable visit by Washington officials.
A chaotic account of a Republican meeting notes speaker names, internal factions, and campaign slogans amid describe Roosevelt Fairbanks influence and party executive committee members. It records a sense of shifting power and a lack of clear platform and candidates.
A reception for visitors from towns including Hal Uttetown Vivina Danville Oster Karvsvilia Mi Bethel Phillipstury and Buttzvilo accompanied by directors of the Fi Mutual Fire Tistnaus Cus with Mr Huangland as a member was held after a travel visit to California Utah Montana Colante. Guests enjoyed refreshments and cordial remarks during the event.
On a hot night Lemons store advertises cooling options including large electric fans and a special mixed chocolate drink. It promotes fresh skim milk and a weekly price listing as part of a summer sale for local residents.
An accident at the home of Mr and Mrs David Lane in Port Colden last Thursday evening injures two year old David Nun Mowder who dies after convulsions. The child, son of Mr and Mrs Tol Mowder, suffered head and leg injuries and died Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday with Rev Wr Ne Raygon officiating. burial followed in Wellington Cemetery.
Mrs Pro Togs of Alpha Adeagedy was shot by Louis Areratti a 28 year old Italian who broke into her home and attempted to assault her. He fled after firing a revolver and is at large in the Pon Argyll area. The victim is not expected to recover.
The Laighy Vatlexe Tairoad company opened Bellewood Park on the Fourth with a large crowd and excursion trains from Eneton and New York. About 10 000 people attended the opening day. The park covers 800 acres. a grand pavilion costing 13 000 was built and the old Sigler homestead was converted into a boarding house. The company plans tours, more facilities, and a name change to Botwood with a new station. Easton Citizens Band played during the day.
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