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Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1903

Page

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Probasco Mob Abuse Links to Clinton Controversy

A Clinton mob of about 100 gathered early July to protest the alleged mistreatment of Lester Allen Probasco by his guardian and stepfather, Alexander Probasco. Fireworks, property damage, and threats accompanied the scene as Probasco and his wife faced public shaming and social ostracism amid a contested guardianship and custody dispute.

Frlonda Alexander Probasco Olinton London Hunterdon County Rod Probasca Probasco Mear Eile Arat Jas Jill Hall Charles Pittenhoues Miga Kielnhans Easton Charles Rittenhouse Canton Rittanhougs Breco Migs Kleintons Iraton Waslington Singo Lester Clinton Hoc Bodine Tlemington Probasca Probusco Probnaco Newt Chad Prabasco Mamington Anthony Kilgore Grales Atroien Probrane Flemington Boy Tony

Deserted Husband Osman Near Asbury Stirs Public Anger

A distressed case from Asbury, involving William Osman who deserted his invalid wife, drove her to paralysis and death after a weekly trip with Osman to the mountain road near Asbury station. Rumors say he fled justice, stealing a watch from his employer and being arrested in Hastot.

Ashury William Qamiun Damon Asbury Tobanon Osman Asbury Station Ledward Benward Boenseard Ofeen Minatea Renwerda Alonday Bloomebury van Syckle Tabanon Hastot

Arrest in a Love Case at Hontaealo La

A Wise man from New York accused an old suitor of Edith Wilson of threatening behavior after visits to Miss Wilson and her mother. The man, Pratt, was arrested on a grand jury date set after a quarrel and threats. Bonds were posted and the case moves to further hearings. Meanwhile, a Shubert show in New York receives praise for its long run and strong performances, especially Alan Bay-Tamaletony and Amelia Stond.

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Council Holds Long Session on Delinquent Taxes and Licensing

The July council meeting appoints Charles Shrope as town marshal for a year, discusses licensing for trading stamp companies, and considers water contract renewal. A delinquent tax report shows amounts owed and credits, with auditors calling for full follow up. transfers and street work funding are approved, along with drain permissions and assorted bills.

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Post Office Quarterly Report Shows Receipt Change

Postmaster Oscar Jeffery released a quarterly report noting receipts increased versus the first quarter while indicating a decrease in expenses. The document, dated the first half of July, outlines financial movements and overall post office performance.

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Fourth in Belvidere Celebrates with Parade and Fireworks

Belvidere’s Fourth featured a lively parade with the Grand Army, Veterans, firefighters, and the Odd Fellows band. Mayor Harris read the Declaration of Independence, speeches followed, and crowds enjoyed fireworks, a dinner, and refreshments despite morning rain. A football game between Washington and Belvidere High ended 8 to 2 in favor of Belvidere.

Belvidiore Grand Army Sonaaf Veterans Good War Firemen Welkin Cing Serasion Cornell Belvidere Martin's Creek Odd Tallows Harris Rely Harri North Pole Belvider High Gaenos Vielitne

Woman Hair Pulling Rampage Ends in Arrest

A chaotic Monday afternoon melee in which Mrs Magalo Heith and Miss Maggie Hoffman clashed with Miss Croteley and Mrs Smith over hair pulling left both combatants battered. A warrant was issued for Mrs Smith on assault and battery as bystanders watched the fracas near a factory as the women fought over a baby carriage and scattered hair combs. The incident prompted police to pursue further action as the parties dispersed toward Easton and Phillipsburg.

Magalo Heith Maggia Hoffman Boston Washington Exuten Vila Qroteley Pennsylvania Stella Hartzell Mises Ella Crotalay Edna Sutton Misa Croteley Mrs. Smith Mr. Smith Smith Grant Missy Crotsley Misa Crotaley Hartzell Easton Nise Crotsley Sutton Indabarry Smitha Constalls Shrope Phillipsburg Fortun

Warrant Served as Train Policeman Leads to Hearing

Jim and officers served a warrant on a prisoner at a square near Broadway while a train patrol photo was taken. Van T Mlard indicated next Monday as the hearing time. Mrs. Smith remains on bail at $100 for appearance, tied to her husband’s bond for a criminal case.

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Wounded Brothers in Netcong Night Assault

John and David Rogers were attacked by about twenty Italian men in Netcong. John was stabbed in the back, David hit in the jaw, and Haggar ty defended himself with a cane as Quail from the bottling works helped rout the assailants. No arrests reported.

David Rogers Joli Rogers Perhogs John Netcong Tinggerty Ife Quail Haggerty Dantor David Rogera John Togera

Belvidere and Lackawanna Plan Stop at Buttzville Rail Route

Belvidere business leaders secure enhanced Lackawanna passenger service with trains stopping at Buttzville daily. Through connections to Washington set from Belvidere, service includes temporary station work by Lackawanna with plans to extend under Lehigh and Hudson, while local officials push for better accommodations and freight concerns.

Belvidere Neat Polate Lackawanna Bullsvile Betowean Lahigh Hudson Road Buttzville Lehigh and Hodaugz Shipman Morrow George K. McSfurtrie J. H. Wilson L. DaVid Taylor M. S. Paust George. K. McMurtria A. Blair Keleey Manunkachunk Pennsylvania Lretawanna Lehigh and Hudson Belvidera Busi Lehigh and Hudson Railroad Atrona Stvr Lotter Paessenger Morria Rutherford Balviders Belvidere Pospia Butiaville Friande Ab Belvid

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