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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1904
Page
1
The article recounts a Democratic convention with enthusiasm and unity among leaders like Flanagan and Warren, detailing platform issues, party machinery, and internal contest. It notes debates over appointments, reform, and the machinery of patronage, alongside remarks by leaders and implications for the forthcoming GOP confrontation.
An ethnic and political clash unfolds as speakers at a Republican rally debate the value and impact of a major candidate. The event features criticisms of antipopular figures, calls for discipline, and hints at internal party tensions shaping the lead up to elections.
Announcement notes the Republican convention to be held in Washington on Saturday October at which nominations will be made for the party. The piece mentions a readquarter of letters and lists various local shops and ads, including mentions of stoves, vans, and shoes, with several garbled proper nouns and misreads.
The report details Washington's eight errors and sloppy play in a baseball game. It notes a star pitcher and standout players, with mention of late errors and critical misplays that doomed the team. Casual mentions of venues and opposing teams appear amid the chaotic OCR text, reflecting a turbulent contest and fan reactions.
The text presents a jumble of names, places, and phrases suggesting a local event or meeting. Many proper nouns such as individuals and groups appear, but the fragmentary OCR yields little coherent narrative or clear outcome. The piece hints at attendance, salaries, and street activity without a precise report.
The Proilay Company is actively engaged in laying tracks near Washington, with work proceeding despite a public dispute. Officials warn the project may extend six days longer than planned as contractors face regulatory and contractual hurdles, potentially delaying completion until early spring.
Charley Johnston died at Tristone in Saddle River after a long illness. Funeral services were held from a Saddle River home on Monday afternoon. He was well known to Wellington residents and leaves a widow and several children, with many relatives in the area.
A colorful ad for Lau Hachs Easton offers a wide range of fashionable fall silks including chiffon taffetas fancy tafetas and lonisines. It highlights blue and black silks, priced around 1 to 1.50 and promises wear resistance and guaranteed quality from WM. Laubachit & Sons.
The milk train derailment near Newton injured crew and killed engineer Charles Tani while other workers suffered leg injuries. Engineer Bush sustained leg wounds as frantic messengers reported a chaotic crash scene.
A blurred report details a fatal crossing collision near Wilmington Delaware. It describes injuries to a passenger, the sudden death, and ensuing funeral arrangements. Local churches and the Washington Steamer Company officials coordinated memorials and services for the deceased and survivors.
An obituary notices the death of a Washington farmer's woman in a hold on a case involving Teeter and others. Funeral plans are set for Huwketts town with services at two o’clock in the afternoon.
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