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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1897

Page

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Explorers unsettle ancient cave near New Hampton

A group from Asbury visited a Wr. Riddle farm near New Hampton to explore an old cave once inhabited by Indians. They crawled through a 100 foot passage into a 18 by 20 foot chamber with a 2 foot ceiling, then found a second room with stalactites and a through‑passage to another chamber. Two experienced miners judged the distance at about 300 feet end to end and described a rough, adventurous underground outing.

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Stapination project aims for new credit institution charter

Promoter Johnny Don Pranos outlines a plan for a national supervised credit company modeled after building and loan societies. Congress may grant a charter to issue 2 million capital stock and support a business of 2 billion in volume with prominent financiers showing interest. The system includes a general trust and banking functions and aims to offer farmers low crop loans and sturdy product financing.

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Ex Senator McPherson Thwarts Attempted Robbery at His Office

In New York, ex Senator John R McPherson faced an armed assault when a blind man, aided by another, entered his Church Street office to force a settlement. McPherson and his private secretary Edward Low restrained the assailants who fled as a struggle ensued, police later taking the blind man into custody.

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Adrift and Peril in Pennsylvania Political Rally

A banquet of business leaders in Philadelphia features ex Postmaster General Wanamaker urging national and state voters to confront faltering governance. He warns the country is not prosperous, condemns party bosses, calls for a political revolt, and stresses the need for better state administration ahead of crucial 1908 elections involving hundreds of local and state offices.

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War at an end and mobilization in Balkans cited

Reports claim Turkey may halt hostilities with Greece after urging from Russia and Western powers, with Edhem Pasha ordered to cease fighting. The scene shifts to Washington where a new road route to Changewater is approved by a six-man committee, while a Morris & Essex railway ball draws 150 to 175 couples across the line.

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Baseball Disputes Resolve. Pen Argyl Shutout Achieved

Washington team triumphs over Pen Argyl with stellar pitching by Uhlemore, holding the opponents scoreless. Cox shines behind the bat while Warne covers right field. the match ends in a decisive victory as Pen Argyl fails to cross home plate.

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