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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
1
The article describes a baseball game featuring Washington and Bethlehem, detailing pitching battles, hits, and fielding. It notes crowd reactions to umpires and highlights key players and moments, including notable innings and defensive plays, with a final emphasis on the game's competitive tone and postgame discussions.
The State Highway Commission announced Warren County will gain 31 miles of concrete roads, except Somerset, with state funding covering costs and avoiding county tax burden. The project aims to improve a sprawling statewide network and reduce future road repair expenses for Warren residents.
A garbled police narrative from yesterday mentions two men and two women, a pursuit and arrest behind a trader, with unclear details and many misread words. The fragment references a touring trip and possible street actions but lacks coherent facts or names to confirm the event.
Historical notes describe a concrete road section on Jugtown Mountain between West Torta and Clinton. The piece outlines quarrying, blasting, and hand placement of concrete for a 7.4 ready road foot long segment with arches and tunnels planned under the state highway system.
Belvidere figures Frank Bale and other contenders prepare for the Democratic freeholder race. Local organizers and supporters push for countywide backing as petitions loom and primary day nears. The contest centers on representation in the upper county and the long term salary and terms of office.
Thimtan Gorough and the Bre department announce a new fire truck to be delivered within two to three weeks. A major Labor Day event at Hampton will showcase the vehicle and its modern fire-lighting system, with funds partly raised by the celebration and borough contributions totaling $2,000 toward the $2,000 cost.
The Board of Freeholders approved the Barker Corner Great Wedows road project but said eight weeks and six weeks are needed to obtain and complete portions. Construction may not start until September, delaying connected work near Kew Village and Philipsburg. State will reimburse county for completed portions, reducing interest costs. The meeting also discussed county officers and ongoing investigations in New York and along the Shrewsbury river, with county officials present.
A long deranged narrative profiles a volatile figure known as Bill, his violent past, intoxication issues since Prohibition, and repeated incarcerations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It recalls his Army stint in the Panama Canal Zone, notoriety in Newark film scenes, and public disturbances that draw crowds. The piece also advertises local popcorn and hardware stores, linking community notices with this sensational persona.
Salmon Brothers, once bidders for a 22 634 dollar section between Vienna Corner and Great Meadows, secured the county road contract. Their low bid drew scrutiny as other firms remained in the running while the county advances a state funded road project. The engineers estimated 22 634 dollars for the segment with Salmon Brothers offering 180? below the estimate.
A person states they must leave Levi's home and will not be responsible for additional debts. They note L paid for food and doctors totaling over $35 and that they received a monthly payment this year. An Opera House notice lists August schedule with open evenings and a Chautauqua Week closure for repairs and preparations for winter.
A fragmentary report describes a blackberry jelly and jam effort with Buller Gleard listing ten quarts in a day. The piece notes a strong harvest of blackberries, with farms and wives busy jelly making and a canner predicting the jelly will be very good after snow.
A salary dispute dominates a Komerville hearing as village teachers press for raises. Deputy Commissioner Charles Sirthen and attorney A. J. Beekman argue the board of education lacks authority to cut wages, while teachers warn of legal action.
A fragmented recap lists odd sights and incidents including a red pony on a Washington door yard a bored cat and a noisy dog a man trying to guard a puppy a divorce quarrel and a dentist wait scene. Also noted are a hardwired display at Union Square and a stray watermelon scene with several women and men observed during the week.
A long account in local color covers a foreigner aiming to sell meals in Jersey via a New York agency and a separate tale of a man named Muscare who built a hidden beer plant near Denmark. The narrative weaves odors from a cellar, a constable, and a mystery brew that festered into a puzzling smell noted by residents.
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