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Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1904

Page

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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.

Washington Common’ Council Avery Furry Cliftine Gophers, Jr Christine Tokis Wimover Grant Thou Innes &G Cyphers Burtlop O'Lock Woed Canshlates Telick Groff Clileens Hurd Snyder Independent Commissioners of Appeals Jiintlees Ltence Calgo Nationa Ne Bara William A. Stryker Footat Uing Altairs Gillaonse Finstern Ravd Gullick Rouah Gra Faye Yates Tuestey Commissionee of Appeal Justices of the Peace Thaleu Petty Voting Ranchine Company Rochester Aus Ove Major Petty Baved Eleeion Board Maining Mayon Petts Alraidy Lolinger Chino Ant de Star James L Oyphers Dimes Tarry Christine Ag Tollows Councilvien, TD Councilvien, TD. WD. Tot W. G. Croveling Andrews

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.

Washington the Independent Thomas A. H W. Hay Mie Maston Washington Traction Co Meath Worcester Mass Thomas A. BH. Hay S.C. Hoover Charies Cy Cole Washinton

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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