Phillipsburg Hearing Delivers Mixed Support for Canal Abandonment
A public hearing in Phillipsburg on the Morris Canal abandonment proposal drew strong advocacy for preserving the canal’s continued operation from officials including Chairman Carlton Crem of Atlantic City and Governor-appointed commissioners while protestors from towns like Workington urged maintaining industrial access. The session highlighted local economic fears and potential freight disruptions if the canal is closed, with residents from Phillipsburg and nearby communities voicing concerns over ship traffic, jobs, and regional trade benefits.
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Libba Valley
Morris Canal
Prriipebure
Uudisary
Athent
Workington
Cole
Phil Pablus
S. Eeport
Recani
Paterson
Phitlinsburs
Rhaven
Planta
Z. Bf
Tiersepoke
Phillipsburg
Gisanette
Mbttipaburg
Erence
Slocbert A. Maye
Tend
Keanne
Walter J.curifek
Inmier
Rand
Wastligion
Anid
Potnla
Airaada
Commikaton
Auitex
Scranton
Clint
Newark
Newar
North
Covaline
Ministers Meet Here for Interdenominational Service
A large gathering of clergy and ministers convened Monday at a local church for an interdenominational service. Statements urged unity, relief for the afflicted, and collective action on social concerns amid an audience including pastors from several denominations and community leaders.
Canal debate on Washington water competition and port plans
The text details a canal issue in Washington and Morris county. It notes one third more con vein delivered in Washington and mentions six boats at the Morris canal end. Jos Thatcher, director of the board of freeholders, discusses potential benefits to the county from canal operation. The commission plans to hear views on property and industry impacts, including a plant at Port Murray, with sessions in Trenton and Jersey City.
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Washington
Guilek
Washington &Y
Asix
Morria Canal
Jos
Thatcher
Wanhington
Consyrie
Port Murray
Romminston Tins
Jeraay
Archvat
Alawka
Wilmot Beekel
Bekol
Santile Arding
Miniaein
Lake
Rank
Vietorh
Vancouver
Aden
Almelo
Wiailogton Avenue
Thormomerer
Sulumen
Patahoe
Kate
Wren
Wadd Walthering
Loceey
Sontila
Vanta
Araunel
Sale
Brann
Renee Anna
Sussex farmer’s marriage ties to Snook in vague diary notes
A garbled OCR passage describes Edsall and Snook nuptials, later matching to Abe Alsen and Miss Snook in a farm context. Fragmentary details mention social events, a nurse, and a store with tables, ending mid-sentence with unclear names and places.
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Sussex Bordtizh
Mantay
Alorene Snook
Frank
Edsall Tay I
Rian
Dangerous Crossing Parade Tragedy Leaves Children Injured
A chaotic parade route near the Balt River promade ends in a serious incident. An aging man and several children suffer injuries as bystanders witness the event. The procession faced a slow advance and confusion, with officials later noting the parade was unsafe.
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Tupeue
Balt
Piomude
PhpMipsburg
Gteback
Walneslay
Caner Table
Teddy Indarad
Aaron Mitchell
Leela
Ahwethy Upton
Otto Tee Peet
bin Brena
Rane
Milecheth
Neil
Tun
Cavahan
Iene
Thor
Jen Lund
Rome
Aga
Lote
Miome
West Portal
Mra
Unclear OCR text with scattered references to New York and Washington events
Fragmented lines discuss a ship or building incident in New York, injuries, and a death related to a fire or explosion. References include Washington, a captain in the New York army, destruction of a building, and ensuing searches. The passage blends ad-like content with oblique mentions of people and prices.
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New Fork
Gett Ir
Bass
Ann Farm
Chang Waters
Woshington
Woshington, Died In A Nn Ceegh Nospbian Last Sikeliday
New York
Wien
Chiat Walsh
Wury
Ton Vessin
Ran
Daughtar
Man Indicted for Theft Faces Court Appearance
A criminal court session opened today as jurors hear the indictment against a man accused of theft. The defendant appeared with a defense attorney and proceedings continue with jurors sworn in.
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Criminal Court
Dyer Sentenced After Copper Wire Theft Case
A jury found Dyer guilty on charges connected to stealing copper wire from the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Judge Shipman sentenced him to not more than two years in prison with credit for good behavior, after evidence showed he escaped an asylum and traveled from Wisconsin to New Jersey.
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Balaga
Angier
Wayrelia
Seuel
Lehigh Valley RR
Lia
Win
Biuriker
Aqaw
Ranutere
Iavka
Shipman
Gantlonan
Knowttan
Dyer
Thay
New Satsey
Tharele-Le
Mia Dwena
Hore
Astom
Jie
Stout
Alzabath Heatur
Phoeburg
Belfour
Oxford
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Valen
Gray
Fowler
J. Coples
Morgan
Row
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Stein
Gratin
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Philneturg
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Salis Pinin
Anil Taney
Yorks
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Theron Stavens
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Warren County
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