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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
1
Washington high fell to Ingersol 4 to 1 in a baseball contest described as rugged. Key moments featured solid hitting, tense pitching, and a late Ingersol rally that sealed the win as local players battled through errors and misplays.
Borough council debates municipal ownership of the Washington Water Co. plant in Monty. Voters will decide at the next general election after a referendum motion and a petition drive. Officials cite cost savings from municipal operation and past experiences in nearby towns while noting necessary condemnation and purchase steps.
Local notices describe coal beginning to come through yards in Washington this week as miners return and prices fluctuate. Dealers anticipate per ton costs stabilizing but warn delivery delays persist as rails push to resume shipments amid ongoing labor tension.
A terse notice cites Exelsion Ladders in a hardware listing under Barnet and Walthars. The item ranges from 238 to 40 kg and includes a reference to Union Sauityo and Phitlipskins in the trade catalog.
Fragmented OCR text describes a New York City borough fire department parade and internal tensions among members. It references a comparison to another unit, mentions recruits, responsibilities, and possible muttered dissent, with witness accounts of a chaotic scene and a volunteer response.
A tense ballgame at Trumpton ended early after umpire struck Hamptons player Joe McCormack, a towering figure, knocking Hawking to the ground. McCormack was bound over to the grand jury on a 600 bond as Hawking lay injured with two broken vertebrae, and a specialist reported recovery possible.
The STAR promotes a reader-subscription campaign offering eight prizes including Buick or Durant touring cars, several cash awards, and a 10 percent commission to workers who recruit new subscribers. It urges participation, details entry on the campaign page, and lists eligible workers and entry methods across its Washington territory.
Report on upcoming municipal elections notes two Citizens ticket candidates Richard Cochran and Charles St Gardner and two Independent ticket nominees Lb S Lanning and John B Wright. Also mentions no nominations yet for Justice of the Peace and broader contest shaping in the borough.
The Washingston Band will give a concert in the Square tomorrow evening after a long schedule of engagements. They aim to perform three or four pieces to please Washington magic lovers, with all performers residents of the borough. The program includes March "On the Washington Square" and selections by Woolland, Patrol of the Security, Haltinora Centennial, and more, featuring a clarinet duel and a chorus of standard pieces from leading Vandmasters.
A citywide ceremony marks the reopening of the Washington Phillipsburg highway with plans for a large daytime program. Gov Edwards and local officials will attend the event featuring decorations, bands, and a ceremonial shovel turn. Attendees include state highway commissioners engineers from Parka country and representatives from many towns and counties.
State troopers assisted by local officials raided several Columbia areas after receiving complaints about illegal liquor. Warrants led to seizures of gin and wine at multiple sites including Brugger’s hotel and a residence on Railroad Avenue. Authorities, including U.S. Commissioner McCennell, will pursue prosecution. a new Studebaker garage opened nearby.
Fragmentary OCR notes name local food sellers and prices. Mentions Tey Ano of Bakor'n Tin Ali Dinnora and G.ED AeGT proprietor at Barnet & Walters Hardware. Unclear details describe alleged cheating at low prices and a person named Billy Vey Belligan.
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