29 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
1
A Washington high school graduation program details student speeches, recitations, and a valedictory. Speakers include Miss Vellen Byrne and Miss Boxe with an emphasis on civic duty, women’s roles, and future ambitions. Names listed cover Jenning Axford to Verl Swayze along with faculty.
Four youths confessed to a Saturday night theft aboard a freighter train near Stroudsburg. They admitted stealing $34,800 in cash and valuables, involving Norman Posten and others. Sentences ranged to hard labor or reform school, with most loot recovered and tied to the case.
In Washington amid rose service, Dr Wear extolled crimson blooms and their care. He urged planting and transplanting to spread the rich color through the town of Tesad, prompting approval from a large congregation. Goods were carried away to be sold later.
Partial readable text shows mentions of a president, New Jersey organization, veterans and a private party. Specific names, dates, places, and outcomes are garbled, leaving an outline of an honorary gathering with veterans and attendees but no clear event details.
A lively evening in the city featured boat races and athletic events, with special shows and dramatic displays. Citizens enjoyed grand works of illumination and a parade of trolley lines linking districts, celebrating progress and local pride.
Fragmentary OCR reports a late Sunday collision near Eaton Square involving a motorcar of Inawi and two sons and a brother of Geor They were with relatives as electily described The incident damaged a telegraph pole and parts of the car but caused no severe injuries and prompted local fears for the Fourth of July preparations nearby.
A long list of Fourth of July celebrations at Hampton and nearby areas outlines a week of parades, concerts, fireworks, and civic activities. The program includes industrial parades, athletic events, dances, vaudeville, and a grand carnival with electric illuminations, a plant fair, and a display along Phillipsburg streets.
Fragmentary notice outlines a shifted event date for the Warren Counts Farmers' Plente at a familiar park. It mentions Governor Wilson as a headlining draw and notes prior communication with Senator Cornish regarding the plan.
A mysterious new fire whistle erupts near a high street electric station causing public alarm and chatter. Citizens debate its origin and purpose while officials investigate potential safety concerns and community reaction.
A Washington girl, Margie Vanitorny, rises from school routines to win a prize in the New York Evening Journal contest. She answered six questions about a Penny Page feature and received a two cent stamp prize plus a $60 award when her entry was declared first prize.
A horse named Turkle reportedly reared and bolted during a winter ride at Nkifr Hall. The animal fractured a shaft and bolted toward a driveway before being stopped. The owner Mio Yew ity Leas was present. the rider escaped injury.
An OCR fragment announces Ramage Ale with special offers and daily deals on goods, cigars, subs, and paint. The text is garbled but suggests a promotional sale with emphasis on value and increased quantities.
The Washington Gasket Co. will not rebuild after a factory fire that destroyed their plant. The Remer brothers planned to buy Verminent & Jromimeth and restart operations at Market Street, but the loss, inventory valued around 25,000, led to a decision to not rebuild. The firm faced a need for about 14,000 more to proceed.
Mrs Mand Sheats Muddleson 84 died after long illness at her Norton home Saturday morning. She was born Mist Sheats in Hampton and married Mr Muddleson eight years ago. Survived by husband, mother, daughter Tessie and stepdaughter Verna, plus two brothers and a sister. Terse funeral held at the late home with burial in Norton Prairie.
A young man named Henry Breitant attacked railroad workers at Lehigh Valley yards after being found sleeping near tracks. He chased workers, placed a note on the rails, and was captured after a chase. He was beaten by railroad men and later committed to Morris Plains on orders of the local constable.
A jury verdict appears in dispute over a land or cattle dispute involving individuals named Campbell, Frome, and a Danish woman. The text references damages, an agreement, and a claim of not being equal to rent, with unclear chronology and origins.
The piece recounts a baseball scrap between Washington and Phoebe Snows with umpire Silke O Loughlin blamed for kiboshing the home team. Crowds are small, gate receipts weak, and players clash over calls as the game ends scoreless.
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