11 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
1
A local inquest details a fatal shooting at the Drevidh house in Great Meadows. Witnesses describe Adameklsi and Brouwer, with Cortright dying of a chest wound after a struggle over a revolver. Officials outline the sequence from confrontation to death and arraignments.
In a vigorous session noted by observers, legislators debated prohibition with references to Senator Chafin and Governor elects. The discussion touched on the alcohol administration, party strategies, and potential policy shifts ahead of state conventions.
The team shows unsatisfactory performances prompting several changes in coaching staff and lineup. Key players have cooled while defense and offense both face a shakeup as the season progresses.
Washington defeated Glen Gardner in a well pitched exhibition game before a small crowd at Washington Bridge. Key performers included Washington’s pitchers and hitters, with Gardner’s squad showing defensive lapses and missed opportunities on baserunning and fielding as the game unfolded.
A fragmented report recalls a reunion of diverse family members from multiple places, with mentions of Snyder, Mera, and others. The piece references descendants and kin across Newark and Washington, noting only partial readable names and relations.
Fragmentary OCR notes allege political intrigue around Alpha’s mayoral race and councilman Veit, with claims of bribes and slander swirling amid a tense campaign atmosphere. The garbled text hints at charges, resignations, and contested votes without clear names or dates.
A long, garbled report describes a road survey and local ordinances. It names mayoral figures, committees, and dates, including references to a council vote and a possible 10 year term change. The piece interweaves discussions of public works, travel notices, and personal anecdotes from residents and officials.
Unclear text provides limited readable items with names and places like Baston and Pa. The fragmentary lines resemble a scattered journal entry or sports-like note. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the legible portion.
Mrs Mangelier Watts Cowell of Newark dies after falling from her hodroma on Second Street. An ambulance took her to city hospital but she died en route. Widow of Dinko Cowell she was English born in 84 0 last Detom. Survived by children Georgy P and Charlie Newark P uv Cowell Plainfield and Chen ce B Cowell Washington. Burial held at Weston ton cemetery.
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