Wilson Boy Drowns In Walton Pond
William Wilson a 14 year old of Walton drowned during a school examination trip to Walton Grammar School. He boarded a raft, sank in 11 feet of clear pond water and could not be revived. Survived by his mother sister and grandparents, funeral set for Walton with burial in Liberty.
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William Wilson
William Wyon
Walton
Wiliam
Srlvia Wilson
Earl Robertviege
Walon
Libertr
Board of Education hires New York engineer over school work bill
The Board of Education engages Isaac Messine of New York City as consulting engineer for Hudson Electric Engineering Company project at Memorial Grammar, involving about 2606 dollars. The dispute mirrors a prior claim, with figures suggesting roughly 2000 additional dollars may be needed. officials visited New York to discuss the matter.
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Memorial Grammar
Isaac Messine
New York City
Board of Education
Hudson
piels
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Harald & La Poh
Edzca
New York
Thursdey
Smuts to Resign in Johannesburg Political Shakeup
Unclear reports say General Jan Smuts and party officials will resign Monday after a South African election. An opponent, likely He teos, could be invited to form a new government amid the unsettled political scene.
Former Middletown Alderman Febert Crans Dies in Florida
Word arrives of Febert Crans death in Miami Florida on June 18 in his 79th year. He served Middletown as alderman for 39 years and was married to Emma Deck er. Surviving are daughter Bessie Weeks and granddaughters Madeline Dicken and Bliss Weeks, with funeral plans in Florida then interment at New Prospect cemetery Pine Bush.
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Febert Crans
Miami
Florida
Ar. Crans
Ulster County
Middletown
Emma L. Deck
Madison Decker
ce avenue
M Decker
Bessie Weeks
AL Madeline Dicken
Bli is Weeks
Decker
First Congregational Chu
New Prospect cemetery
Pine Bush
Sees Smith on Second Ballot
New York report notes Smith supporter claims the governor could be nominated on the second ballot. Polls show 1 to 2 odds for Smith while other candidates Haiston Davis Underwood Cox Glass and Capeland are listed at varied odds.
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NEW YORK
Oreenth Stic Smith
wasér
Haiston
Davis
Underwood
Cox
Glass
Capeland
Vacation Days Arrive as School Year Ends
The final day of school approaches with students set for the summer break. Regular sessions continue this week with exams arranged, while pupils prepare for attendance records and the forthcoming vacation period.
Heat Wave Strains West as Residents Suffer and Die
Distress from extreme heat grips the West with multiple fatalities among workers and civilians. Reports cite prostrations, hospitalizations, and sweltering conditions across cities including Niagara Falls. Authorities warn of continuing danger as heat persists and pets suffer.
Northwest Storm End Heat Wave In the West
A northwest storm is expected to break the heat wave that has caused several deaths in Ohio and the Midwest. Cities report record highs and rising heat stress, with temperatures easing as storms move in from the northwest.
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COLUMBUS
Ohio
Jere
weather bureau
KANSAS CITY
mercury
CHICAGO
Oklahoma City
sfo
Rat bites face of two month old baby in New York home
Mrs. Raymond Gassett found her two months old Haymond Jr bleeding from wounds on the face head and hands after a large rat bit him in their home at 61 West 47th Street The rat fled as she approached The baby was brought to Roosevelt Hospital for treatment and the finger was bitten nearly off.
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NEW YORK
Haymond, Jr
Raymond Gassett
No. 6i
47th street
Roosevelt Hospital
Longest Day Flight Plan from Mitchell Field to San Francisco
Lieut Russell L. Maughan aims to fly solo across the continent from Mitchell Field New York to San Francisco on the longest day of the year. He planned to depart at 2 22 a m Eastern Standard time if weather holds and expects a 19 hour 19 minute crossing barring engine radiator issues and other delays.
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MITCHELL FIELD
Russell L. Maughan
San Francisco
Maughan
Maushan
Fireman Dead In Train Wreck
ST ALBANS VI June 24 a fireman was killed and two injured when the New York Mohawk Express of the Central Vermont Railway wrecked near the station. Officials reported the crash trapped crew members in the wreckage and rescue efforts were underway.
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ST. ALBANS
Kled
meraireag ¢ Areman
ectave
bagesgemen
Man Convicted For Possessing Liquor In Berlin Township
Joby Drabik of Berlin township convicted of possessing and illegal intoxicant square. He is fined $1,000 and sentenced to one year in state prison. Troopers testified they raided his home and found whiskey including "white mule" variety.
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HONESDALE
Joby Drabik
Berlin township
cating square
rae
Well-Dressed Man of 30 Remembers Nothing
A man about 20 years old, found wandering near West Haverstraw, was taken to Dr. J. Sullivan at Haverstraw for examination. He wore a brown suit and blue shirt, has a pocketful of Confederate papers, and cannot identify himself. Doctors suspect amnesia or shell shock and he is under observation at Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital while authorities verify the name Paul Draper of Point Pleasant New Jersey.
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ghway
J. Sullivan
Haverstraw
Centecrate Morey
rome
Cefederate army
Nyack
Middletown
Point Pleasant N. J
May 62 Patients at Thrall Hospital
Census data show Thrall Hospital treated 62 patients in May with 41 cases of coughing or a related illness. Five patients were discharged, two died, and 142 remained in care. Average stay 27 days. 4,608 outpatients treated. 29 births and 11 new admissions recorded.
To Stop Spooning In Public Park
A Stroudsburg park crackdown aims to halt public affection acts in the playground area. Officials report ongoing efforts by local authorities to stop the behavior and restore safe use of the park for families.
Junior exercises at Ursuline Academy headline
Bank president Kills Himself at his home today in Dallas Texas June 26 7 B Adone 77 president of the National Bank of Commerce died from a stroke after a self inflicted act local details indicate the event followed a period of ill health.
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DALLAS
Texas
B. Adone
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National Bank of Commerc
skat
Limeeif
bern
Geo Bowers Receives Honor Amid Local Elections Oddities
A garbled notice reports Geo Bowers being honored while local boards and trustees are referenced. It mentions the Middleville Lease, 422, and individuals including C. Ellis and others in a disputed advisory role.
Prison sentence for Janeff Wien Sketp in Harweed case
The report states Janeff Wien Sketp, age 67, was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for a crime involving Cornel Harweed, aged 18, with details indicating involvement in a ballot-related offense. The text is garbled but indicates a judicial outcome and names two individuals.
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HMSESDALE Pa
Janeff
Wien
Graduates Addressed By Rev Father Coffey
The Aventine Academy campus hosted a junior irradiation exercise followed by a play The Witch of Bramble Hollow. Graduation diplomas were presented to Emilia Melendez Angia Siackars Porevan Eleonore Andersen Charlotte Livingston and Ma jend Willis Travers Julia Wea menroth for completing studies. Rev J Ho Ce delivered the sermon, then the ceremony proceeded with diplomas.
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Aventine Academy
Bramble Hollow
diplesias
Emelina Melendez
Atgeia Siackars Porevan
Eleanore Anderse Charlotte Livingston
kh Ma jend Willis Travers
Julia Weamenroth
J Ho Ce
Missing Suffern Girl and Companion Missing in Evening
Fragmented account notes a Suffern girl and a male companion disappearing after a late outing. The report mentions a caregiver and dates, with authorities pursuing leads and potential age considerations for the missing pair.
Dark Horse Looms at Democratic Convention
Justice Hebert FL Warner, a favored figure, notes the convention will not nominate next week and hints the event shifts to the second week. The Crus. court case remains tied to attendance as attorneys press for adjournment and clarity on proceedings.
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Hebert FL Warner
Supreme Court
Famuantinh
CamptroHer Crus
Warner
Auto Crash Sends Man to Hospital After Blaze
A vehicle collided with a street-side Compan office and caught fire. Police report the driver, named Joseph Kusinag, was injured and transported to the hospital as authorities investigate the sudden blaze and crash at the scene.
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Sinre
eGR. Gurace
Compans
Highland Mills Men Sentenced on Booze Charge
Local men from Highland Mills faced jail time on a booze charge after appearance before authorities. One defendant linked to a wage dispute and a failed payment situation was set at $300, with further details unclear due to garbled text.
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Highland Mills
Yale Freshmen Triumph Over Harvard in New London
A fragmentary report notes Yale freshmen defeating Harvard in New London. Limited text suggests a win in a student sports event with terse local coverage and no full details of score or participants.
Mexico Grants British Charge Another Day to Leave Country
Mexico extends deadline for the British chargé d’affaires to depart as authorities cite government orders. The Foreign Affairs office confirms the decision and notes the action follows a formal government directive.
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Mexico
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