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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
1
A wreck and fire blocked Sel Dell Road, halting traffic as responding crews battled flames. Eyewitnesses described a collision involving a truck, with gas leaks and damage to nearby track work observed as investigators assessed the scene.
Fragmentary OCR text describes court references in Washington and county matters, with mentions of school funds, repairs, and appropriations. It references individuals and locations but many phrases are garbled, obscuring precise actions, dates, and actors.
An unclear Washington area society notice records a wedding with attendees and family roles, naming the bride Miss Anna Me and a Duchess style party. Mentions of breakfast, procession, and guests appear amid garbled OCR, with scattered surnames and locations suggesting a public gala in the Washington region.
The readable lines mention a coroner and night bridge events, with names such as Marghitkeht and Brandt and references to discussions about trouble and governance. Vague fragments describe speakers, locations, and a scheduled gathering, but details are garbled and incomplete.
A cautious note from local societies outlines plans for advancing Memorial Division work. Members have discussed milestones set during the last gathering and agree on continuing efforts through the current year with a focus on community engagement and long term support.
A Phillipsburg banquet drew guests from Belvidere to New Jersey. Mayor and town leaders hosted a gala with an elaborate interior showing, a large American flag, music by an orchestra, and emcee remarks. Attendees praised the event as a standout affair.
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