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Newspaper

Middletown Daily Herald

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1923

Page

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Americans Withdraw From Opium Commission Meeting

The American delegation walked out of the Le Prohibition Commission meeting at the League of Nations in Geneva after refusing to answer questions about their proposals. Amid tension, Porter stated the Americans could not stay to discuss their proposals, prompting a disruption and ongoing debate over drug production and policy.

GENEVA Stuegtane ters Acegue Par Malcom de Sevignes Porter coaia

Ruhr calm belies unrest as occupation continues

Former Kansas governor Henry J. Allen, back from the Ruhr, reports few outward signs of military occupation and says passive resistance by Germans is doomed to failure. He notes Germans seek reasonable reparations and cites deportations of 120,000 railway workers as a factor in the calm, with industrial development impressive.

LOSDOX Ruhr Henry J. Allen Kansas Alien Germany Allen United States

Discoveries Challenge Evolution Theories

Paleobotany professor Adolf C. Noe of Chicago University reports discoveries in coal mine fossils showing flowering plants existed earlier than current theories suggest. Coal balls from Illinois Texas and other sites reveal traces of high development plants previously thought to appear later.

comic aGoO mid-western Adolf C. Noe Chicago University Hlino Texas Jowsa d atas

Four Accused Of Attempted Larceny In Coal Thefts

Ortie Mann Bansieg Stead Rocco Erico and John Hrico were arrested at their Hillburn homes on bench warrants issued after sealed indictments in Newburgh. They face charges of attempted larceny tied to an April coal car theft scheme. Proceeding arrests were led by Sheriff James B. Tweed with Erie police and state troopers. All will be arraigned in Newburgh next Monday at Goshen jail follow up.

Ortie Mann Bansieg Stead Rocco Erico John Hrico Hillburn Erie Supreme Court Newburgh James B. Tweed Goshen F. H. Darton D. S. Hoyt Dayton Hoyt Ben Kushner Rockland county Mann Erico brothers

Numerous Signers For League Milk

Signers for League Milk for the month of June, reported to local offices today include J. 44. Horton, William H. Monell, Branson A. Hall. Local dealers and W. A. Lawrence at Chester, Luke Blake, High View H. S. Cubardavayne at Unionville and the Borden's Farm Products Co with plants at Burnside, Hampton Bays, Pine Bush, Sugar Loaf, Pine Island, Warwick, Washingtonville, Westtown, Wisner and Cochecton.

Horton William H. Monell Branson a. Hall W. a. Lawrence Chester Luke Blake High View H. S CUbdardavayne Unionville Borden Burnside Hamptonbersh Pine Bush Sugar Loaf Pine Inland Warwick Washingtonville Westtown Wisner Cochecton

Kitchin Funeral at His Home Today

Claude Kitchin Democratic leader in the house will be buried at 5 p m today from the Ritebia house. The body lies in state with friends passing the bier. Rev. Charles Anderson, pastor, will conduct the service. Members of Congress from Southern states began arriving for the funeral. Cordell Hull of Tennessee, chairman of the Democratic national committee, attended.

SCOTLAND NECK D. C Claude Kitchin Cherles Anderson Ritchin congress Cordell Hull Tennessee DemocTatic national committee

Auto fire in Gosber sparked by crossed wires

Edward Melinix of 7 Aluvray avenue Gosber reports his car burst into flames near East avenue and East Main Street last night. A general alarm was sent from box 4% by Jack Duryea. Mullnix fled before firefighters arrived. minor damage suspected from crossed-wires incident.

Edward Melinix Aluvray avenue Gosber East avenue East Main Jack Duryea Mullnix

Motorist Razen Near Death After Crash at Kill Bridge

Reports from Ellenville and Bloomingburg recount Razen of New York sustaining a serious brain injury and a broken arm after a late night crash. A contested version claims he was struck and robbed of 120 in cash and a 35 certified check. doctors disagree on prior concussion. Sheriff Peiton says no robbery notification has been received.

BLOOMINGBURG Kill Bridge Sarouel ‘Razen New York Razen Elenville James D. Peiton Monticello Ellenville Razeg tite Sulsky Wilklow George R. Bull Bloomingsh ure rior Essexville

Bloomingburg Election Fails on Village Budget Propositions

The Bloomingburg taxpayers voted yesterday to reject all budget propositions by 4 to 2, with items including a $250 survey map, $160 for traffic signs, $154 for a police fund, and $206 for a general village fund. George Smith and Jesse I. Hulse served as election clerks.

BLOOMINGBURG Board of Trustees George Smith Jesse I. Hulse

Measles Prevalent In City With Other Illnesses Rise

Health Officer report to the Board of Health shows 247 measles cases in the city from April 26 to May 26. In the same period authorities noted three diphtheria cases, one mumps case and six pneumonia cases.

Board of Health aurong Mary

Thompson Granted Absolute Divorce in Newburgh Court

Willette C Thompson was granted an absolute divorce from Frank S Thompson in Justice A H F Seegar's Court at Newburgh. Watts Oakes and Bright represented the plaintiff in the proceeding.

Willette C. Thompson Frank S. Thompson zlee a. H. F. Seegar Newburgh Watts, Oakes and Bright

Governor Smith to Announce Action on Cavillier Repealer

Albany dispatch reports Governor Smith planned a late afternoon statement on his action regarding the Cavillier act repealing the Mullum-Giage act. Indications pointed to a sign of the repeal with reasons to veto unlikely, noting bipartisan support and public sentiment as factors. Chicago probe targets unstable brokerage houses after recent failures. Authorities include States attorney Crowe and the Chicago Exchange in the inquiry into bucketing blue sky violations.

ALBANY N. Y Smith CHICAGO Hubert E. Crowe Jones and Baker New York EKochange Investment Bankers’ Association Heans of Trade Crowe pos sible bankers and stock exchange middle west grand

Local man Nicholas McDonald dies after suicide at home

Nicholas McDonald a longtime Hillside Cemetery caretaker living on West Conkling avenue died by suicide this morning at his home after slashing his throat with a razor. He died at Thrall Hospital at 1 25 PM. Police say no clear motive beyond possible depression. He leaves two daughters Helen and Mary and a son John.

Nicholas McDonald West Conkhing avenue Father Coley McDonald Percival Bennett Thrail Hospital W. Mills M. A. Stivers Thrall Hospital West Conkling avenue Helen McDonald Mary Carey Johan McDonald

Man Drives Through Gates to Escape Approaching Trains

Charles Byrne of 134 Wighland Avenue forced his car through the O and W crossing gates at Wickham Avenue near 7 o clock as two trains neared. He drove through the west gate to avoid collision with the oncoming trains after the gates lowered.

Charles Byrne wighland avenue Wickham Avenue Byrne

Judges Named for Herald Auto Mobile Contest

The Herald announces three judges Harmon F. Mender Wilson C. VasDurer and Alas C. Madden who will count the ballots and select winners of 18 prizes. Ballots must be turned in by 8 oclock Saturday night Daylight Saving Time.

Herald Harmon F. Mender Wilson C. VasDurer Alas C. Madden T hey

America's greatest lover seeks widows aged forty to sixty

G P Cleaveland, 48, held on a vagaran by police, told reporters he prefers widows between 40 and 60. He admitted a long pattern of correspondence with hundreds of women, saying women over 44 are the best lovers and that advertisements offering future marriage attract responses. He noted he never courted young girls.

Fire at Pronk building in Frankin Square contained

Fire department halted a large blaze at the Pronk building in Frankin Square last night after flames from the tailor shop of AL Goldstein at 5 North Street spread to an attic. Damage to the No 5 North Street shoe store and its stock, owned by Sam Gray, is estimated at up to 132,000 with Goldstein reporting 1506 loss and 1060 insurance. Al Fred Gibbs alerted the fire from Box S7. all apparatus except On laries responded.

Pronk Frankin Square enis AL Goldstein North street Alfred Gibbs Eagle Hose Company Franklin Square ieas No. 5 Sam Gray Goldstein Mr. Gray

Stillman ready to adopt Jay Leeds in split custody case

Anne Stillman declares willingness to adopt Jay Leeds and raise him with her own children if needed. She insists on complete separation from Mrs. Forence Leeds and says there will be no meeting between the two mothers. The situation is described as difficult and unresolved.

United Press LA TUQUE Qat Leeds Anne A. Stillman little Jay Leeds Mrs. Stillman Grand Aste Silman Sillman Forrence Leeds

Fate of Day Law Up to Smith

Albany June 1 Governor Al Smith, acting as judge and jury, faced the fate of the prohibition issue today. By Sunday midnight he must sign or veto the State enforcement act, decide Wet faction leadership in the Democratic Party, or veto and abandon Tammany Hall. A five hour final hearing followed long Wet and Dry arguments in the assembly chamber Thursday. Continued on Page Five.

ALBANY Al Smith national Democratic Party Tammany Hall assembly

Miss Giles to Wed Frederick Pfeiffer

Miss Catherine Giles daughter of Mrs J B Giles and Frederick Pfeiffer will be married tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 oclock at 33 Crescent Place. The ceremony will be performed by Rev W F Kettle in the presence of relatives of the bride and groom.

Catherine Giles J. B. Giles Frederick Pfeiffer Crescent Place W.F. Kettle

Stage Set for Herald Contest Finale

One day left in the Heralds greatest contest as final hours loom. Campaign office urges all organizers to keep members at work until the last minute. volunteers should push subscriptions and secure remaining votes before eight oclock tomorrow night. Ballot box is sealed. reserve votes may be deposited any time before closing.

Herald Sunday Herald abie

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U. Ss Leonie f Opium Commission United lates Exie League Milk Kitchin Democratic senate Republican assembly City Hillside Cemetery America ANNE STILLMAN JAY LEEDS Banker Flo Leeds LAW Miss Giles
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