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Newspaper

Washington Star

Location

Washington, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1901

Page

4

Gas company formed in Franchtown with capital

A new gas company is formed in Franchtown with a capital of 5000 to light the town. Thirteen investors have taken stock and the franchise was granted by the town council. Also noted are various local snippets including indictments in Middlesex County Jail, a burglary near North Water Gap, and weather affecting events at the Pan American Expo.

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Runaway freight train derails near Mountain Park in New Jersey

A freight train with forty three pig iron cars and two dynamite cars broke away on the Central Railroad of New Jersey Tuesday night. It rolled down the mountain toward Mountain Park before being stopped by the engineer reversing and deenergizing. The alarm reached Ashley yards, and the runaway train plowed a path with blazing wheels before a controlled stop. Also reported is the twenty ninth annual session of the Presbyterian Synod of New Jersey meeting in Atlantic City, with debates on temperance, church unity, and the Twentieth Century Fund. Monmouth county opposes state asylum charges, arguing state care costs exceed legal limits and seeking repayment.

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Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Aids Life and Appetite

An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as life enhancing for men women and children. It claims to restore appetite lift burden ease flesh loss and health, though the text is garbled. The copy emphasizes vitality and strength with phrases about energy and nourishment.

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Misave movement seeks law digest publication reform

A New Jersey effort aims to stop the annual publication of laws in newspapers as dictated by state officials. critics want a concise digest of laws printed for public understanding, replacing lengthy legal verbiage. Meanwhile John Morgan known as Slippery Jim faces reports of pension swindling in the region, with a history of forgeries and thefts. He is said to operate in rural areas, promising favorable pension reports for fees.

New Jersey Sec Alon Bunday Herald John Morgan Ha Government Pension Bureau Jini Thia Slowrae Eounty Horko Fueitlya Juatins Tiana New York

Advertisment fragment hints year discount offer

The fragment from The Star and Tri-Weekly notes a year in advance discount and a currency typo. It mentions a price cut and advance payment offer without clear dates or entities. Readers should seek full advertisement for concrete terms and eligibility.

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New York to Boston via Market Street Passenger Times

Rail timetable details show Dy L and W lines with frequent New York departures and varied stops. It lists Sunday and weekday schedules, connections to Chicago and Philadelphia, with notes on special service days and express itineraries.

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