23 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
1
A woman died when her vehicle left the roadway and plunged into a canal, investigators said. The crash occurred near the roadway shoulders as emergency responders worked to recover the body and determine fault.
A Easton car carrying two women and two men plunged into the Dyrlun Water canal after leaving Easton heading toward Bethlehem. Miss Margaret Monahan drowned. Dr. Mel Hoey owner of the car and a local physician. occupants Fred Onterstock and Arthur Klothman survived. The party had been at the Bishop apartment and North Third Street before a late night drive. Miss Monahan’s body was taken to Tipmonahan’s home in Palmerstown for funeral services. A separate Matamoras incident involved a Philadelphia woman injured when a driver swerved to avoid a truck. The day’s totals included substantial vehicle damage and a price tag near $1900 for the wreck.
A group of urban youths visiting Washington for two weeks share experiences with the Boy Scouts in camp on the Culvert. They adapt to tent living and an electric light service while families back home cope with homesickness. Local mothers oversee activities as the group participates in meals, policing, and supervised outings, aiming to ease integration and safety.
A garbled report describes Crandall’s latest invention and manufacturing steps with Crandall and company planning to organize for production and sale. The piece mentions patent activity, potential marketing next year, and concerns over prior machine competitors and legal steps.
Report recounts a Chicago motorcade and Scouts hosting City Avenue youths from the tenement district. It notes interactions with Rev. Wagenhurst and Dr. Creveling. references a Washington baseball talk and local bank scene as visitors explore community life amid curious onlookers.
A fatal fall on a farm near Thomaburs and a related search end in tragedy. The article lists survivors, burial plans at St Philin and James Cathalle, and notes on local notices including a store clearance sale in Hackettstown.
Washington board of title discusses funds for a Washington to Oxford road project as Warren County faces budget constraints. Local leader Skinner plans retirement, Tomer to move to New Jersey while new merchant in town eyes growth. community events include a charity concert at the Presbyterian Church and the Mountain Lake recreation area reopening with a new pavilion.
A chaotic afternoon at Brandetaod Stadium saw Washington Star defeat Rackettelown 3 to 0 in a high heat game. Key plays included a standout pitching effort by Me Carey and several defensive miscues by Rackettelown leading to the lopsided score as spectators debated the day’s weird events and the impact of the heat on players.
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