Town election chaos as counting fails and machines misfire
Washington municipal race collapses into confusion as voting machines misregister ballots. Borough clerk Christine and election board members clash over ballot order and machine setup causing widespread mistrust, with calls for court action and possible new election.
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State Handman Bill May Change Spring Elections
The Assembly debates abolishing spring elections in boroughs and townships. It discusses political reform, election control, and possible shifts in local governance amid opposition and support by state leaders.
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Borough Without Water Or Light Shuts Down Washington
A major thaw and heavy rain flooded the town’s water lines near Roaring Rock, cutting supply to businesses and homes. The outage forced the electric plant to halt, closed schools, and a temporary water trench was dug while crews pumped water to feed essential services.
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Teddy Roosevelt style slide event ends with wagon and horse rescue
An avalanche like slide on a snowy hill near Asbury Station forces a wagon to topple into a gully. Dr. LaRieu and locals rescue a horse trapped by ice while Roosevelt era adventuring lore is recalled. neither horse nor people suffer serious injuries.
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Extra Brakeman Dispensed With on Lackawanna Trains
The Lackawanna Railroad dispenses with the middle brakeman on fast freight and milk trains. No conductor or flagman remains. the company cuts the second brakeman, and the remaining crew must manage with fewer hands. The old setup had a conductor supervising. now the remaining staff must handle roles alone.
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Townships Election Results Show Narrow Races Across Districts
The mass of returns across Oxford, Pohatcong, and neighboring townships reflect split party loyalties with Democrat and Republican candidates posting wins in freeholder, commissioner at appeals, and surveyor races. Voters also chose township committees amid lively debates on road funding and franchise questions.
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July 4 Trolleys and Fireworks in Washington
A signed letter to the editor from Thomas A. H W. Hay states the Maston and Washington Traction Co will begin construction by July 4, 1904, weather and legal costs permitting. Hay cites an Worcester Massachusetts source and asserts confidence despite winter stoppage.
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Town Fathers Say Farewell at Last Meeting of Year
Long council session closes with farewells to retiring official Mr Snyder and notes on town water and street plans. Parker Avenue proposed as a street through Wandling property with a public hearing set for March 21.
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Massachusetts tightens bird protection law against slaughter
New anti slaughter bird act takes effect January 1. It bans killing for body or feathers used in millinery and imposes a ten dollar fine. The measure follows Massachusetts ahead of New Jersey in humane regard for birds and aims to stop the millinery trade slaughter.
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