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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1900

Page

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Davis Says Yes and Elevates a Belt Line Plan

Davis, the railroad counsel, asserts support for completing a belt line to Lake Hopatcong, with the Phillipsburg line pushing toward the destination as township opposition grows. The push faces rumors of failure, while officials promise ongoing plans and potential cross-state routes linking Washington, New York, Trenton, and Philadelphia.

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Alms House Report Seeks year end totals and committee names

Steward Seldia presents a long annual report covering farm outputs including wheat, corn, oats, potatoes, and hay plus livestock counts and deaths at the Almshouse. The document lists numerous committees and officials as well as road and monument matters and local civic events.

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Jersey City Mayor Chairs State School Silver Plan

Mayor Moos of Jersey City forms a temporary committee with Governor Vour and state and city officials to raise funds for a new silver service for the state ship New Jersey. Mayors and school superintendents invited to meet in Trenton May 22 to approve donations. The plan, backed by public school supporters, aims to raise funds and distribute five cents per pupil contributions. The 300,000 students ages five to twenty could yield a $15,000 total, enough to purchase the silver service.

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Untitled Note of Thanks to Washington Men

A brief thanks extends to the men of Washington for a marked display. The message honors the memory of the late Philip H. Wain on Thursday, signed by W. Gainers and family.

Washington Pifip W. Gainers

OL and W PLAS TMI PROJECT OUTLINED

The article from Hucketthtown Gazette outlines a railroad plan linking the Lack-Ain route to Battsyie, with hopes to route to Washington. It notes depots, freight houses, and upgrades, references to Port Morris, Warrington, and new depots, and discusses possible service gains and regional impact on Washington’s growth and commerce.

Hucketthtown Gazette Lack- Ain Battsyie Wrihington Warrington Oimossalony Hay Port Morris Wisalogton Trugerlale Secanston Moboken Stanhopa Newton Gagatte Alain Pew Buttilo Woronda New York

Will of Ex Judge Philip A. Lan Estate Seen At $100000

The will of the late ex Judge Philip A. Lan was opened. The estate likely values at least $100,000 with probable distribution to immediate heirs. Administrators and further disposition details remain unsettled. public shares are few. Local rumors and inquiries point to no substantial public claims. The Belvidere avenue residence is the initial focus of the probate proceedings.

Paige Philip A.lan Reid Othe Belvidere Avenue Meredy Risely Allabon Sherif Ulstar Co H. Shields Washingtol

Edison Portland Cement plant work begins near Naw Village

Work started in January on the Edison Portland Cement plant near Naw Village. Civil activity includes foundations 402 by 404 feet, rock crushing operations, and a sizable workforce. The project features a new office and machine shops, a buried groundwater system, and a telegraph link to the Brookville station. The plant aims to boost cement production amid a rising demand and a supposed cement trust forming with Philadelphia capitalists.

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Ark Angels Beer Wagon Shock Townspeople

A rumor mill reports a mobile beer venture called the Ark Angel has appeared near Franklin Township. The contraption, linked to Phillipsburg and Easton, dispenses five cent bottles from a wagon and draws a crowd amid constable warnings and potential prosecutions. Residents fear disorder as boats move liquor toward local homes and the court weighs licenses for nearby inns.

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Cornish Made President Of First National Bank Of Washington

Ex Senator Joseph B Cornish of Cornish Co was unanimously elected President at a board meeting to succeed the late Judge Philip H Hann The choice reflects his integrity extensive business experience and national standing He replaces the late Hann while Candler William Ittenhouse fills the treasurer vacancy

Firat National Bank of Washington Joseph B. Cornish Cornish &Co Philip H. Hann Samus T. Smith Cornish Thia Bank New Jersey Cornlahta Pirat National Ttrecora Tann Candler William Ittenhouse

Presbyterian Assembly to Study Creed Revision in Missouri

The General Assembly meets at the Washington and Crompton Avenue Presbyterian Church in St. Louis with about 1,000 clergy and laypeople to discuss whether the Westminster Confession should be revised or replaced, noting historic membership and church growth since 1874 and current finances. Obituaries announce the deaths of Mrs Currie Carter and Mrs Williwn Writ, detailing survivors and funeral services in Washington and nearby towns.

Presbyterben Liigaien Janis Clavel Presbyterian General Assembly Washington and Crompton Avenue Presbyterian Church St. Tauia St. Louis Lima Ceva Currie Carter J. Calvin Carter Church Street Lure’ Pence Grip Qurter Ratie Mlys Pence Washington George W. Pence Alisa Laure Lake Burney D. C Fermant Washington Cemetery

Giants Grip Machinery as Sixty Lose Jobs in Changewater

The Changewater plant of the American Continental Tobacco Companies faces closure as the American Sindt Company plans to move operations to Baltimore and Lynchburg, leaving about sixty workers jobless. The shift follows long-standing consolidation by the tobacco trusts, with the Bowers family relocations and potential new use for the factory site. Local residents fear economic ruin and await future plans for the site and nearby properties.

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