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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1897

Page

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Desperate Prisoner Haley Sentenced to Ten Years

Jail tale recounts Haley’s violence and threats after a daring store break in Diesai and Sons. Judge Morrow imposes ten years with hard labor in state prison, amid warnings and sheriff’s precautions as Haley lashes out. Phillipsburg defendants Connelly Carling and Gordon face revised sentences for signaling a railroad. others’ appeals and trials described, with court actions and political tensions in Trenton.

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Parade of Knights Templar at Easton pageant praised

The 44th window conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania held in Easton featured a grand parade with about 1,000 in line, including 1,100 Knights, amid elaborate decorations. Visiting commanderies were hosted, with a large ball at the Opera House and a Shrine parade in Reading. The event highlighted drill, honor guards, and a pilgrimage by the Philgrimage to Philadelphia, plus local church activities and community notices.

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Trinity Church Newark Hosts Twenty Third Episcopal Convention

The twenty third annual convention of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey met at Trinity Church in Newark. Bishop Starkey delivered the annual address urging more home mission workers, endorsing religious and girls schools, and noting financial reports and church funds. He discussed encyclicals and ecclesiastical unity with the English and American churches while tracing the Church of England's history and place within modern faith.

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Double egg shocks local owner on Sunday

East Washington avenue resident Div. J. Willard Snyder reports a remarkable poultry incident a hen laid a double egg with two nearly equal parts yet one shellless yolk and the other entirely egg white. The odd egg attracted attention for its unusual structure and the bird’s apparent health.

J. Willard ‘Soyder East Washington Avenue Hix Snyder Cori Vally Ginnie Willen Gesver

Farewell convention planned by Sussex Warren Christian Endeavor

The PSO K District Union of the Sussex and Warren County Christian Endeavor societies will hold a farewell convention tomorrow at Hackettstown Presbyterian Church. Morning business focuses on county society division. afternoon features farewell speeches. Hackettstown society will entertain delegates as the event proceeds amid arrangements for the divide into Warren and Sussex groups.

Sussex and Warren County Hackattetown Presbyterian Church Tha. Hackettstawi Somoloty Brocomaties Warren and Sussex Christian Endeavorsi Union

Real estate loan plan from Republic Savings and Loan

Newark readers learn of a proposed branch of the Republic Savings and Loan Association to offer monthly installments loans for home purchases. The plan promises security on property, broad local service, and says it provides the most liberal terms among state lenders. The piece endorses building stock as a strong investment and cites the company’s extensive network and stock holdings.

Lowe Savlage Tannyone Neide Bcame Purebana the Republic Savings and Loan Association Newark Iis Bni Howeny Republic

Political wire pulling adjourns state session in bid for Voorhees amendment

Leaders push through a corrective measure to fix the Rush Gambling amendment and set a September 23 special election. The Voorhees Judiciary amendment faces delays as House and Senate clash over strategy. Attorney General says legislative amendments cannot be revived after passage. Conference fights end in an indefinite postponement and adjournment. Church social notices follow, inviting a strawber ry festival at Town Presbyterian Church and millinery opening at Bon Lon Millinery.

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Washingtons Tek at Pen Argyl roasts unsportsmanlike umpiring

The Washingtons Tek team traveled to Pen Argyl and faced harsh calls from an umpire whose decisions angered locals. Complaints centered on base touches, a missed strike zone, and calls deemed unfair as Washingtons Tek lost the game. Management defended the umpire while promising tougher officiating in future matches.

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Death of William Thompson Ends Long Career in Washington

William Thompson, aged 57, longtime Washington merchant and street commissioner, died Thursday night after a rapid illness. Born May 16, 1840, in Broadway, he led Taylor & Thompsonson from youth, expanding ties with local merchants and surrounding towns. He served as Common Council member and Mason, with funeral at his late residence attended by relatives and civic groups.

Stila C. Popperson Johnston Street Twompson Aual Dulent Oleker Hutter Beloken Mr. Thompson Lisy Mar Bow Lorton Sennes Jobo M Wiliam Tree Brothers Robert F Chicago John K St. Lois Albert Mia Lucy A Docilitle Washington Thompson Connell Isaac Miesaner Temple Endo Knight Templar Washington Athletic Association Jata George W. Stickela Thomas Mitchell M. Hoagland MB Strait Gil B.D. Putte Rockaway Mra. J Salmon and Mian Ethel GC Richards Boonton James’ Mitchell Hinhakatawn Vincent Smith Belle Nuon Brooklyne

Washington Board of Health Tightens Smallpox Quarantine Rules

The Washington Board of Health met at night to impose stricter quarantine on premises where small pox scarlet fever and contagious diseases exist. Isolating household members and keeping them from contact with others is required with penalties for deviation. The board also announced provision of antitoxin and diphtheria treatments in limits of the city.

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Mrs Wendabosk Millinery Parlor Opening Next Saturday

A fragment from a newspaper item notes Mrs Wendabosk at millinery parlors in the Uehluin black next Saturday afternoon with J. A. involved.

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