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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
1
Reported uproar over a voting machine during a municipal election reveals disputes over machine operation and regulation. Officials inspect the device as investigators review whether the machine registered ballots correctly and what caused apparent irregularities.
A session at the State House featured debates on education bills including a retirement aid measure for teachers and a plan to fund pensions. The assembly and senate considered bills on child labor, schoolteacher salaries, and a ban on white slavery or forced labor, with partisan arguments and committee reviews shaping the outcome.
Organist Johnston leaves to join the Moot church project and Mr Jolston assumes duties at the Presbyterian church. Trustees cited ongoing disputes and the move follows installation of a new organ last month with Ms. Johnston absent. The church will engage Mr Holinston as assistant and accompanist for rehearsals.
The article recalls a poisoning incident in which Julia Stillwell and family members fell ill from disputed toxins. A domestic worker Alive Pricg was arrested and allegedly confessed at Wemington jail. Doctors treated victims but many died, sparking a murder inquiry and ongoing legal action.
The newspaper notes a grand comedy at the Opera House tonight starring Adri in the title role. Audiences are promised a light humorous performance with a notable musical element and charming hijinks.
A tangled recap lists players and teams from Newton, Washington, High Bridge, and nearby towns. It mentions Dick Rothfuss in a New York hospital, Vanderwitt and Stamsey among others, and hints at a forthcoming baseball event with words on schedules and personnel. the piece reads like a crowded local sports roundup with uncertain details.
A contested election seat in Minnsfield township involves John Re Jurymtple and others as a margin dispute proceeds before legal officials. Separately, James Casey died after long illness at his sister’s home on Cherry Street. funeral services were held at St Joseph Catholic Church with burial at Wyoming. The elderly resident had spent most of life in Washiew Llon, survived by a sister and brother.
The War Department plans maneuvers on territory near Middletown New York with about 10 000 soldiers. Government will pay damages and provide rental compensation to property owners and families affected while two camps are set miles apart for the exercises.
A state commission recommends abandoning the Morris Canal and selling its property to pay debts. The plan would appoint three governors to oversee condemnation and sale, with proceeds first paying debts and stockholders, then restoring lands to original owners if needed. The report notes public use and steam navigation would end, and stresses safeguarding affected landowners and shorelines.
Natcong's village of Netenneeloard moves to install a new water supply facility to provide for town and domestic use. The project is expected to cost between 10000 and 40000 with financing through stock and bonds. outcome depends on final cost and available private support.
An obsolete local transport notice states R. FP. D. Rowte and nearby village routes will be discontinued. Residents in Dunthystown Stephensville and surrounding areas will switch to free road delivery by parcel post and mail via Pax, with new post offices planned between Tuckellstown and Stephenslire. The plan considers abolishing frog relay delivery to towns like Are Urekotts, impacting Drakoatown farmers and residents.
Domestic strains led to the departure of Roy Aylesworth a 22 year old lineman with the Pennsylvania Telephones Co from his home in the Washington district. He has been missing since last Thursday leaving wife and child. The couple wed five years ago and had lived at the Warren Campyn store area before their separation. Mrs Aylesworth and the child will live with her sister in the city while seeking a new home.
The Broggers and Chilley recital pair advances the show with intellectual entertainments. Opera Heuro presents a Saturday night program with ticket prices listed as 10, 20 and an additional 30 say.
An eleventh hour clash at a school meeting left the regulars defeated as a reform slate challenged the board. The Griffith ticket led with 109 votes, anti-Griffith 120, and Shirape tallying 229 on both slates amid close totals.
Fragmented text reports water supply troubles from Lingron Wiyer Galine Perplexing Hoda Panis Wal Brotsen and Waashigtut Water Company. It mentions inadequate service near Brae Cuetle and upper Trot street, with residents supplying their own water. The piece also describes a deer chased by hounds across farms and canals, last seen near Binginsbyry.
Fragmentary text describes an opera event with references to a next Thursday show and a sale. Limited legible details include theater cadence and audience reactions, but no concrete names or times.
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