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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
1
Voters, led by women supporters, shifted results in a county election with Cochran-Gardner elected to office and a significant turnout noted. The piece highlights women's influence on mayoral and common council races and cites figures, party lines, and local campaign dynamics.
A village council meeting on election eve discusses an ordinance to regulate buses operating between Washington and Cadipshire. It sets licensing for six to ten passenger routes, imposes a $50 fine for violations, and outlines school transportation provisions. The measure seeks state and local funding allocations for education and transit, with debate on financial appropriations and administration.
Thavidl J of Chitgewater known as the paper boy at age 70 faced a life saving moment when a man struck and fell. The paper boy helped, then walked home with equl gallantry after aiding the injured person. Martins wife of a hotelkeeper witnessed the act and the event entered local memory.
Warren county hunters ready their gear for the hunting season opening tomorrow. The Friday start spreads activity beyond locals as city follow ers join in the pre season cleanup and practice.
Judge Reiley presided over eighteen self confessed bootleggers in Warren county warning that future violations of liquor laws will not bring mere fines but possible jail terms. He cited familiarity with each case and urged offenders to come prepared to face consequences. Andrew Matrick and Arthur Mooney were reproached for running one of Phillipsburgs worst establishments. Continued on page 5 section 4.
A missive from 1022 shows Secretary Joh W. Clift and J. W. Nawlor requesting university mailing lists for a study program. The letter discusses distribution to about 23 000 communities and asks for sample copies or a month slow mail. It mentions Fred Riedow signing the note.
A Chevrolet hitting a boy crossing near Dalrymple street led to his death and left another child severely injured. Witnesses describe a slow vehicle approach as bystanders rushed to help while doctors treated the wounded. The victim, Charles Bonynge, was the son of Robert Bonynge. funeral plans were announced with services set for Friday afternoon.
A garbled OCR item references Ora Sonso Theatre and a free offer with unclear dates and prizes. It mentions baseball association officers, election of new members, weather, and upcoming meetings with scattered names and terms, all in a fragmented, hard to parse pastiche.
Six Washington men who pleaded guilty to robbing Lackawanna Railway stations faced heavy penalties. Judge Reiley imposed fines from 150 to 300 dollars, plus prison terms of two to seven years suspended for good behavior. Some defendants must report monthly to a probation officer. others received warnings about behavior and restitution.
A foreclosure sale on the Washington Traction Co line drew a single bid of 80 000 by an unidentified bidder. The case with Tinkers Veast Co of Philadelphia seeks to satisfy liens and restructure under a receiver led by Satterthwaite in the United States District Court.
A collage of local life shows residents at the polls, shoppers in stores, and tradespeople preparing for seasonal work. The piece sketches everyday actions from a council member campaign to a highway commission funding discussion and a charity raffle with local merchants promoting sales.
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