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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
1
A severe storm caused multiple fires and structural damage across the borough. Reports describe toppled trees, shattered windows, and a church spire that was damaged but later slated for rehire. No serious injuries are confirmed.
A violent stabbing incident in New Village left several men wounded as two Walkins allegedly attacked a group with knives near the riverfront. The victims, including Marcel and others, were carried home as authorities prepared to file charges. Prosector Stryker and Dr. Smith of Washington aided in the investigation, with six witnesses reporting the assault and the attackers subsequently held on $200 bail each.
In a crowded meeting the speaker defended a plan while critics urged action. The crowd shouted for calm as references to local business and public opinion echoed through the hall amid partisan talk about future steps.
Incomplete report describes extensive remodeling or furniture display across a building, including a dismantled stair area and a three-room furnished suite. The account mentions interactive home display elements and specialized woodwork, suggesting a dramatic demonstration or showroom setup.
Squire Wyn Marthy of Los Angeles found a curious matrimonial ad planted in a forward in Aurnet last year. They married two years after she arrived, he an avokieman. The divorce case moved forward with testimony about the couple’s strained home life and a church social event hosted by the Ladies Aid Society.
An early 20th century wreck near Chester claims the lives of Middelton resident Middelton and a woman. The machine swerved across the road, overturned, and left both occupants dead at the roadside. Police and investigators later examined the scene and retrieved valuables from the wreck as the accident dominated local headlines.
Memorial Day program organized by the borough from fraternal organizations includes a cemetery ceremony. Participants include school children, lodge members, and a fire company. Rev. Gordon will offer prayers. remarks by Rev. Saplings, Rev. Weet. Mayor Smith to preside.
In Washington and Belvidere reports a prosecutor selects Edward Apfelbaum to assist this week in the prosecution of indicted foreigners. The note lists multiple languages and nations involved, including Polish Hungarian German and English.
The Evtry Evening Park and Amusement Pavilion opens nightly for dancing roller skating and amusement. Memorial Day will feature a new modern moving feature with music and dancing plans.
A descriptive piece recalls a parade and circus in town, detailing crowds, vendor activity, clowns, and pageantry. It notes children’s excitement, street vendors selling treats, the parade route, and the arrival of circus acts with a roadside atmosphere and varied performances.
Coroner and authorities investigate a double tragedy in Oxford Township after farmer Mr Inari shoots himself and his wife is later found injured in the field. Local director of the Bela Vedere National Bank and church member Mr Inari is survived by his wife and three children, with authorities noting mental strain and farm pressures as factors. The double death ceremony is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock with Pastor Tamptin officiating.
A discussion in Maendam notes possible macadam road construction from Washington to Muscatine and Belvidere, with extensions toward Trenton Philadelphia and Bloomfield. Proponents argue improved routes could aid commerce, while engineering hurdles over Oxford Mountain affect route choice and county gains.
A fugitive named Gombost and accomplice Ligxie Mazera were chased from Oxford to Warren County on Saturday morning. The arrest involved securing flats and papers for the return to New York and keeping the prisoner in Follet while awaiting transportation. Justice Christine ordered the capture and the county deputy noted the long distance of the pursuit and difficulty in bringing a prisoner back.
Fragmented OCR item from a local page mentions a town area and week’s events with unclear dates and names. It hints at a listing or notice but lacks readable details to identify entities or precise actions.
An observer’s vivid account from Cairo recalls street crowds at mosques, Ottoman statues, and daily life among Muslims, with notes on gender norms, public spaces, and Western reactions. The piece portrays religious devotion, urban sights, and clashes of culture during a university visit.
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