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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1918

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Milk price rise inquiry reveals $25 million yearly loss

New York hearing shows dairy farmers' milk price rose from 3.5 to 8.1 cents per quart since 1915, costing New York consumers about $24,000 daily and $3,000,000 yearly. Albert Manning testifies for the Dairymen's League, detailing production costs, league salaries, and efforts to lower costs through coordinated feed support and rate discussions.

New York New York State Albert Manning Dairymen’s League William McAdoo John Doe Hylan Manning New Jersey New York City Otisville McAdoo John ‘S T. Dooling Dairymen's League Dooling League George M. Trier Rochester Roswell D. Cooper Cooper Federal Food Board Mr. Manning Strate

Middletown Memorial Building for Soldiers Proposed

A Chamber of Commerce committee in Middletown seeks a memorial building to honor local soldiers. Plans call for a community facility with recreation, culture and public service uses. No location or funding details set. study of similar projects underway. Dr Frank Crane’s view on memorials cited as inspiration.

Times- Press Chamber of Commerce Memorial Pulding Riddletown Chamber Middletown Wii Frank Crane New York Globe

John W. Posten On Battleship Alabama Duty

John W. Posten, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Posten of 111 Cottage Street, is now serving aboard the battleship Alabama.

John W. Posten William Posten Cottage Street Alaa

Cohalan Libel Suits Settled by Evening Mail

New York Supreme Court Justice Daniel F. Cohalan and co defendant Richard Spillane settled two libel suits against the Evening Mail for 5000 dollars plus an apology. The paper admitted the articles were printed under prior management and published a corrective statement on its editorial page. The actions stemmed from pieces dated 1917 and 1918 questioning Cohalan’s patriotism and public conduct.

New York Supreme Court Daniel F. Cohalan Newburzer Richard Spillane Samuel Untermyer Evening Mail Edward A. Rumery Mail Untermyer Justice Cohalan Tammany Hall Tammany Guy Whitman

Warwick Man II Held on $1,000 Bail for Grand Jury

Edward Van Scoien of Warwick was held for the grand jury by order of Starr Monday afternoon for failing to give his name and address after his car struck six year old Ernest Dietz. Bail set at $21,000 with sureties O. B. Davis and George W. Carter. The injured boy is improving.

Edward van Scoien Warwick Starr Ernest Dietz O. B. Davis George W. Carter

Local Man Moves to Port Jervis for New Steel Post

Assistant Manager W F Bailey of the Orange County Public Service Corporation, a Port Jervis resident for a year, left Monday morning for Philadelphia to join Midvale Steel Company’s systematizing department. C C Corwin of Middletown succeeds Bailey at 132 Pike Street Port Jervis Union.

W. F. Bailey Orange County Public Service Corporation Port Jervis Philadelphia Midvale Steel Company C. C. Corwin Middletown Mr. Bailey Corporation Pike Street Port Jervis Union

Orange County Society grows in New York City

Special to the Times-Press Newark Dec. 3 notes entering on its fourth year the Orange County Society in New York City shows strength with over four hundred members and a treasury of 2115.23. At the Biltmore Hotel meeting Monday night Hon. Macgrane Coxe presiding, officers and directors elected with Coxe reelected as president.

Times-Press New York Orange County Society New York City Biltmore Hotel Orange County Orange Coumly Penng Wnesen Macgrene

Office of Local Exemption Board to Close Soon

The Office of Local Exemption Board will close within a few days as orders to seal all records arrive. Instructions keep the office open until further orders, but the work is practically complete and those used to the rush can expect relief.

Wilson to Visit Pope Benedict in Rome

Associated Press reports President Wilson will visit Pope Benedict in Rome from the American Embassy route, while the President and Mrs Wilson stay at the Quirinal as guests of the King and Queen during their Rome visit.

Associated Press Rome Wilson Pape Benedict Vatican Quirinal

Help for Soldiers After War A City Plan for Returning Troops

Middletown forms After the War Work Committee under the Chamber of Commerce to assist returning soldiers. A community council will supervise and coordinate sub committees. An industrial committee will list available jobs and enroll returning soldiers for employment.

Chamber of Commerce Oamed Middletown Lfe Aldermen

Stony Ford Man Loses Bank Roll in Town

Stony Ford farmer John Carmody reports losing a bank roll containing 425 while walking from North Street through King Street to James. He posted an ad in the Times-Press offering a reward for its return, urging the finder to report to the newspaper office. The loss is described as deeply distressing, with hope for a prompt recovery. In a separate note, Grace Church vestrymen deny a report that Rev. Walter W. Reid was extended a rector call.

North Street King Street James John Carmody Stony Ford Times-Preas Uus Times-Press Carmody Sullivan Co. Republican Morticelio Walter W. Reid Grace Episcopal Church Grace Church

President Wilson to sail to peace conference from New York

President Wilson is expected to leave Washington this evening for New York, where he and other American representatives will sail for the peace conference. The exact departure time was not announced, but cabinet meetings today suggest he will sail tomorrow noon.

Associated Press Washington Wilson New York

Wilson Seeks Personal Explanation of Peace Ideals

Washington December 3 President Wilson told Congress he must travel to the Peace Conference to present his interpretation of the Allied and Central Powers bases of peace. He said the settlements are of transcendent importance and that he owes the allied governments to ensure no misinterpretation of his ideals. He added that armed forces fought for these ideals and he must fulfill his duty by helping realize them.

Washington Congress Wilson

Noted Men To Be Heard At Epworth League Convention

The thirty fourth annual Epworth League convention for the Newburgh District opens at St Pauls Church with delegates from across the district. Activities include devotional services, greetings, musical numbers, and lectures by Rev Dr R O Kirkwood and Rev Dr W H Morgan on Lloyd George. Notable speakers include Rev ES Tippie and Dr Ato, with sessions open to the public and overnight hosting by church members. The district officers and executive committee are listed with names and roles.

St. Paul's Church Epworth League Newburgh Uung Grinton League R O. Kirkwood First Presbyterian Church W. H. Siorgan Calvary Mle Church New York Morgan ES. Tippie Drew Theological Seminary France Ato Siosang E. S. Bilsdart J. J. Wheeler District League F. Reevs Maxuaen Goshen Roussel Koh Middie Hope Japan F. H. Deming F. Reevs Makuen Luallie P. Gibson

Local Boy Taken Prisoner by Hans Gets to Holland

Private George D. Herman of Company T Iffith Infantry son of Bir and Mira Herman 97 Grand Avenue received a cablegram stating he arrived safely in Holland. Earlier reports said he was missing and a War Department inquiry indicated he was a prisoner of war of the Germans. It remains unclear whether he escaped or was released after the armistice, but his family is relieved he is alive and well.

George D. Herman Company T Iffith Infantry Bir Mira Henry Herman Grand Avenue Holland

Thanksgiving Benefit Realizes 386 50 For Middletown Soldiers

Proceeds from a Thanksgiving evening benefit at the State Armory under Army and Navy Club and New York Guard auspices totaled 386 50 with expenses of 20 80. One third funds coal for the Army and Navy Club and two thirds go to establishing a memorial foundation for Middletown soldiers. First War Work fund payment due to L C Purdy Orange County Public Service Corp Building.

Dante State Armory Army and Navy Club and Company New York Guard Army and Navy Club Middletown North Street Otisville L. C. Purdy Orange County Public Service Corp

Length of Night and Day by Sun Rise Set

A concise rule explains the length of night as twice the time of sunrise and the length of day as twice the time of sunset. This offers a simple method to estimate daily daylight variation throughout the year.

Bad Days Coming to Ex Kaiser Wilhelm's Case

A report claims Allied jurists seek surrender of former Emperor Wilhelm II. The Netherlands will halt exports to Germany in reprisal for stopping German coal shipments. The War Department announces wounded from France will be cared for within 309 miles of their homes, with 75 base hospitals ready to accept over 100,000 men in four months.

London William Hohenzollern Netherlands Express France Italy Britten Wilson Downing Street Holland Germany Amsterda Washington Adt Willo Ly War Department

Plead Not Guilty To Fraud In The Late Election

Fred B. Hock of Goshen and Edward T. Lockwood of Newburgh pleaded not guilty to election fraud charges in U S District Court New York. Bail set at 2500 each, prosecution sought 5000, one month to inspect indictment. Indictments allege offering or paying votes for Edmund Platt for Congress.

Times-Press Newburgh Fred B. Hock Goshen Edward T. Lockwood John 'S Knox U. S. District Court New York U.S Attornney Cahill Willlam Brune H. H 5. D. Goldeihb New York City Mr. Hook Samuel Hook Joe Downs Hook Edmund Platt Congress Lockwood Walter Carson, Jr Carson

Masked Bandits Kill Collector And His Guards

Five masked bandits killed customs collector Gaturegli of Agua Prieta Mexico and two of his guards in Bisbee last night. A third guard was wounded and the thieves escaped with 123000 dollars. They are thought to have crossed into the United States and are being sought near Douglas.

Associated Press Bisbee Arizona Gaturegli Agua Prieta Mexico Douglas

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Wilhelm Logal Man The Orange Co. Society Macgrane Coxe Pope Benedict Industriel Frank Cudney Signal Corps Camp Benjamin Franklin Maryland Hans U. S Collector
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