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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes a fatal Easter shooting in Tyanton County. The suspect, Sylvanus Souders, is alleged to have killed an elderly man as authorities investigate a late murder scare.
In Essex County two youths posing as charity workers traveled from town to town collecting donations for what claimed to be a home for destitute women and children. They targeted churches and theaters, misrepresenting themselves as reverends and raising more than eight dollars before police arrested them amid a larger fraud investigation.
Irregular text describes a New Trek Steel plant transfer in progress in New York. Ponty Schvermannant and Jas Lunty attend a board meeting to approve assignment of the factory, with a 69 by 100 foot brick structure planned on Iran Street near the Lackawanna tracks. A two-story brick building will be erected and work begins after contract award. The project is expected to be ready by the first of the year, with jobs promised.
Two Allentown men traveling to Easton from Washington were in a fatal crash on the Morris turnpike. Laufer, driving, attempted to pass a vehicle driven by George Cal, skidded, struck the car again, and the Allentown machine overturned burying one occupant under its wreckage.
A chaotic Easton week features crowds for a parade and a daytime event with many students and residents participating. Local officials report heavy attendance, festive decorations, and a concert lineup amid a busy schedule including a youth performance and community gatherings.
A garbled list of graduates and future plans appears, naming Bertha Gardier Gussie Cohen Verma Vase Norman Seminary in Norton Massachusetts Grace Thornton and Katherine Scranton among others. It notes attendances at Wellesley College Westchester Fa and New Haven Physical Training School with various conservatory and teaching pursuits.
An extended, period voice reflection on the tongue's role in language and taste. It contrasts myths about female speech with scientific notes, discusses tongue anatomy and function, and includes tangential anecdotes about how tongue use shapes communication and social life.
A fragmentary discussion highlights the tongue's social power and risks. It notes how speech can provoke fines and legal trouble, cites medical views on tongue use in health, and hints at blame on tongue tied to social conduct and manners.
A wedding is planned at the Presbyterian church in Washington in the coming year. About fifty guests will attend a wake, with a bride groom and six bridesmaids and six ushers. Miss Caroline Hamilton of Hackettstown will be the matron of honor and lead the bridal party. Music will precede the service with a children’s program. Adults pay 28 cents admission. A reception in the church hall follows with a small fee for refreshments.
An unclear report describes a man named Parrell involved in a tram or train incident near Easton. The fragment notes a possible marriage and employment, with mentions of a Sunday morning event, a blocked track, and repairs. Names and places are partially garbled.
A descriptive account narrates the transfer of Sullivan from Belvidere jail to Kansas City prison. The sheriff’s guard uses threats and violence including pepper and a heated iron bar. Sullivan, restrained, is marched under heavy guard while officers suppress any protest.
An event at a Platts Methodist church area saw Pat Quinnacs among locals confront and eject Quintitie after tense remarks about capital. A spoke audience in ey Square, amid crowd dispersal, and police presence as discussions continued.
Local reports describe a Washington exhibition in Philipsburg with mixed results as Washington follow through on errors and strong Washington batting. Cook and Lagers led hits while Palmsburg fans and town women add color and chatter. Upcoming events include Oliver W. Stergart a Prohibitionist speaking at the Washington Opera House and Reverend James Gonselon’s appearance noted as part of the broader community happenings.
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