To Hell with the Kaiser film shown amid war moral rally
Townsfolk urged to view the Metro classic at The Stratton to spark morale against Germany. Douglas Fairbanks led chants of To Hell with the Kaiser as attendees cheered and a local minister protested the profanity. The article also notes calls for a county war memorial board and a libel threat against the Warwick Valley Dispatch over a question about County Clerk Gregg.
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Erie
Charley Burant
Caldicate Gregs
George F. Gregs
House Moves Draft Bill Through Congress Deliberations
Washington August 22 Administration manpower bill extending draft ages to 18 through 45 was ordered reported to the House by the Military Committee. Dent reported figures and a Senate-like justification while amendments were debated to reclassify ages, allow draft men into colleges, and enable 71 year olds to hold commissions. The Senate faces tougher odds, anti strike amendment looming.
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Newburgh voters back water project for higher supply
Newburgh taxpayers voted yesterday to purchase the Pike Kill water system, casting ballots about three to one in favor of expanding water supply facilities and increasing service to residents.
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Greenville Folk Hear Wallace Speak at Harvest Home Supper
William R. Wallace, candidate for Member of Assembly in Orange county, spoke to about 250 Greenville voters at the M E Church grove during the Harvest Home supper. The event, organized by church women, featured a fine meal and entertainment before Wallace addressed attendees.
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Titman Arrested in Philadelphia on Grand Larceny Charge
Emery Titman, known to baseball fans as a supporter of the Athletics, is held in 2000 bail in Philadelphia pending requisition to Yonkers on a grand larceny charge. A New York gambling debt tied to a theatrical agent and Titman’s cancelled check helped trigger the warrant. Titman and his wife, once in divorce proceedings, have long been estranged.
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Troop trains collide at East Main street crossing
Many troop trains on the move toward France were passing over the O. and W. and Erie lines today. At 7:30 this morning two trains met on the East Main street crossing. Soldiers cheered for their comrades as the incident occurred.
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Candidates for District Attorney Speak Here in Middletown
Two Republican primary hopefuls, Charles W. A. Sneed of Newburgh and Johnathan D. Wilson Jr. of Newburgh, will address voters this week. Sneed speaks tonight at Grace Church Parish House on enforcing criminal laws in Orange County. Wilson headlines Saturday at 8 PM in a Republican rally on Franklin Square. All voters urged to attend both events.
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Johnathan D. Wilson, Jr
Franklin Square
Sailor Henry L Jones Buried With Military Honors
The body of Henry L Jones aged 19 arrived in the city from Portsmouth Va with a sailor escort. He died Monday in Portsmouth Naval Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral at 2 pm Friday at his late home conducted by Elder Kerr. Interment with military honors in Phillipsburg cemetery.
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Phillipsburg
Tornado Devastates Tyler Minnesota Business Section
An AP report from Minneapolis notes a tornado hit Tyler Minnesota last night, wiping out the business district and part of the residential area. Initial totals suggest 50 to 125 deaths with 20 bodies recovered so far. the town has about two thousand residents.
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Tyler
Minnesota
Orange county to furnish 269 men for general service
Adjutant General Sherrill issued notice that Orange county must furnish 269 men between September 3 and 6 for general military service. About 43 men from Sullivan County are to go to camp Gordon, with others to follow from surrounding districts. Local boards prepare for registration and voluntary induction, while plans for training and assignments to camps are anticipated.
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Mule theft charge sent to grand jury for Kerhonkson man
Augustus Conner of Kerhonkson was committed by Justice Van Etten to Ulster county jail to await grand jury action on a grand larceny charge. Conners allegedly stole a mule and turned it loose in a lot. He was brought to the jail about 3 o'clock yesterday morning.
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Kerhonkson
Ulster County
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British in New Attack This Morning Take 3,006
Allied armies report another morning assault in which British forces capture 3,006 prisoners in yesterday’s fighting. The total prisoners taken since July 18 climbs to 100,000 as the push continues.
General Humbert's Army Reaches Ailette River Front
Associated Press reports French forces reach the Gise east of Neyon and press toward the Ailette as German positions along Lassirmy to Ailette retreat. British cross Arras line. 3,000 prisoners taken. Allies claim over 100,000 prisoners since July 18 amid heavy fighting near Noyon and Somme.
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