24 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
1
Tony Adamsky of Roesbagen home faces trial as jurors decide that the fatal shooting of Cortright was justifiable. The ruling sets aside charges and closes the case with the accused cleared of wrongdoing.
In a Warren County court, Adamanty Adamsky was acquitted of murder in the fatal shooting of Robert Cortright during a July 4 confrontation at the Pitts muck plant. The jury returned after brief deliberations, with Adamsky and his family outside the courthouse celebrating the not guilty verdict as neighbors expressed mixed emotions about the case.
A large gathering of Democrats in Warren County met at the Windsor to discuss pre election strategy. Senator Corning urged executive committees and workers to boost organization, while talks praised the party and outlined campaign plans and endorsements for local and state races.
A chaotic letter page discusses Warren County duties, farm matters, and local politics. It references editors, obituaries, and farm purchases at Buelyestown, with calls for better governance and a firmer stance on county issues. The piece touches on marriage notices, a murder trial recap, and community mood about road and school matters.
A garbled OCR fragment references crime discussion and current events, mentioning Belvidere and Providence areas, sporadic names, and scattered phrases about reading, July plans, road topics, and old advertisements for cough drops and veterinary points. The text is incomplete with unclear attribution or narrative.
In a tense meeting amid railway safety upgrades, union leaders warn of delays as plans introduce interlocking signals and shift work on the Oxford tunnel project. Proposals claim potential £5,000 yearly savings, while officials argue for heightened protection and a formal inquiry, with figures including W. McCarthy and G. Sage expected to speak.
Fragmented text reports a prison sentence length and health notes for a man named Brown, with Sheriff Henderson mentioned. It also notes a Townsbury farmer's death and a burial at Pequest cemetery. Social events include a Moonlight Danse and a masquerade at Shalla's Park with pavilion decor and admission for attendees.
From a Saturday search along the canal a gang of men and a windward hat led to uncovering Jimmie Davis who fell into the canal and drowned. Harry Parts, the shoemaker, is named. the body was recovered later near Gthron’s bridge and burial services held for Jimmie.
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