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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
1
Borough Council hears a dispute over Broad Street line adjustments with officials debating widening plans and compensation. Attendees include Attorney Jeffery, Alderman Lance, and Mr. Brady as council discusses street frontage, property takings, and a compensation package amid tense exchanges.
A garbled report outlines escalating street maintenance costs starting at 430 with residents and officials clashing over who should pay. The fragment mentions city figures, property parts, and accusations of unfair charges, naming individuals such as Amy Fkinner and Mrs. Berk while hinting at broader municipal disputes and potential staffing roles.
Alumni of the Certoni Cedecrate Institute plan a gathering at the Hackensack campus on Friday afternoon Stay 16. About 1,600 former students are expected with 200+ attending. A Tiffany glass panel memorial for late President George H Whitney will be erected at a cost of 1000 dollars, with 280 already subscribed. The Washington Township Board of Education recently elected teachers for various district schools.
Fishermen question the revised rules as pickerel season opens May 20 and bass season begins June 15 under the new law. No fishing licenses required before January 1 when the act takes effect. Greenhouse listing notes tomato cabbage and flowering plants for sale at Monza J. Bryans.
Frelance contributes a column of variegated comment touching diverse topics and observations across multiple quarters. The piece surveys culture, society, and everyday life with a keen eye and concise opinions.
A chaotic summary page notes public drunkenness concerns in Wellington, police scrutiny, and mayoral warnings. It mentions theater and variety events, fashion notes, and oddities from Marbury to Easton, alongside brief notices about local trades, humor, and community curiosities.
Jos R Kampen Jr announces plans to convert the Enoch Fitts building on Broad Street into a theatre replacing the former moving picture venue. ML A Plarsan aims to vacate offices and Hampton will overhaul the first floor for showing pictures. E St intends a fall opening after a summer renovation. Kampen previously partnered with John W Tancer in opera house management.
The funeral of Alban W. Tingman was held Sunday afternoon at Engst Church Street Rav J Rhodes officiated. A delegation from Libor Council G ELA Mu attended. Tingman dies, leaves widow and son, with brothers and a sister listed. Body taken to Frenchtown for burial. Aged mother Mrs Emily Tingman of Washington also mentioned. Memorial Day plans include Washington Memorial Dar Association officers re elected and Boy Scouts invited to help decorate the grave with Washington band to provide music.
Anellment reads listing flowering plants and decorating supplies for sale at J Bryan's Greenhouses on Washington Avenue. The note appears in an An earlier reference dates the item to May 7 of a year denoted by 2.
Saturday night activity described with a two step dance and a theater figure named Baki Waltz appears with implied sexual content. The fragmentary text mentions ninga and a quoted term with sexual undertones. The source is incomplete and lacks clear event details or context.
The article notes a dedication service for a new church with Sermon by Frederic J. Hatach and address by Gen. Jamies F. Rusting of Trenton. It also covers the Public Library Association meeting at Town Hall, seeking quarters, pledges, and a 150 book donation from the State Library Commission amid movement progress.
The Legislature authorized summer schools for public school teachers, with the State Board of Education approving sessions for 1434 in multiple towns. Applications should be sent to EG Dibble, supervising principal, Cambertville, for information. Courses will lead to permanent elementary certificates and enhance methods in elementary subjects.
Selected for Farmers’ Pente Association announces plans for the fifth annual fair this year on August 15 at the Opera House. The Washington Band will perform and feature opera house style entertainment. The fair includes free attractions, a fall orchestra, and a sale of five and ten goods to support the association.
Citizens and Mayor Smith push for a new ornamental drinking fountain on Broad Street funded by public contributions. The plan, backed by the borough, seeks a $1,594 to $1,590 fountain with committees to purchase and place it, aiming to replace an unused wooden trough. The Washington Water Co may donate or support the effort, but residents will supply most funds through civic groups and newspapers.
Telegraph and newspaper dispatches report Postmaster Empshurs delaying confirmation as Clarence Garls faces opposition. Senate debates continue with Marine and Cornish mediating, while Hort and Martine watch actions.
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