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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
1
In Washington a Progres sive crowd backed Herbert M Bailey for Congress. They toured Hackettstown and Bradley Pa while criticising the current Congress and urging party unity. Murdock led the speaking and outlined reform goals for business and government.
Rev. Macon N. Warenthet was installed from the pulpit of the Washington Presbyterian Church as the Presbytery met in the local church Tuesday evening. Resignation of Rev. A. De Dodge as pastor was accepted and Warenthet’s installation followed a morning session with ministers and elders present.
An automobile owned and driven by a resident of Scranton collided with a horse drawn wagon near Mountain Lake on a Sunday morning. The accident caused considerable damage but the horse and driver escaped serious harm. witnesses described rapid braking and a chaotic scene as bystanders assisted and police investigated the incident.
A collage of names, rumors, and small events centers on Washington area life. Mentions Perry as an authority, various walkers and horse tales, political chatter, and notes about local shops, games, and neighbors with colorful anecdotes.
The Democratic candidate Hart aims for the congressional seat once held by Mar- Uida in the district. A reception at Hotel Windsor will precede the election next Tuesday with County Executive Committee members and several speakers including Col Holly and Jas B Martine in attendance.
Three women Rose Weiss, Mrs Hyland, and Mrs Tyland, with chaperons, journeyed from Newark on July 4 to promote woman’s suffrage. They spoke in Hackettstown and Clinton, met crowds in Asbury Park and Trenton, and planned stops in Port Amboy and Newark, urging passage of the 1914 suffrage amendment.
A brakeman named Mitta Tan Fred Force died after a collision on a siding at Martins Creek cement plant. The accident occurred as a moving freight approached. Force was crushed and severely injured before dying at the scene.
Newton achieves a light victory over Washington in a twilight gate duel. The result shows limited scoring but demonstrates Newton's edge in the late stage.
Rain halted the Saturday game after a tense finish as Newton defeated Washington. Donnelly, Pusés, and Lindeman starred for Newton, with Washington errors and a late misplayed ball costing them. The crowd from Newton and nearby towns packed the diamond despite threatening skies.
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