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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
2
Blame Cigarettes for Youths Fall in Newburgh
In Newburgh and nearby areas a youth named Monden, 18, pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Susacus Hand to impersonating a U S military officer and faces a one year term. The case cites a trail of bad checks totaling about $200 across New York, Buffalo and Cleveland. A noncommissioned officer at Governors Island testified as a victim after cashing a $10 draft. The language notes concern over faux officers and rising use of counterfeit military personas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Enc
United States
C. Siewert Meador
Newburgshrouth
New York
Susascus N. Hand
Amu «Dar
Monden
Attormer Wiliam
Hand Hardy A. Content
United States Attormery
Hettenani
M ¢ Corps
Mondon
Notable Doctor Testimony From War Siege Details Atrocities Described
Dr Downer recounts siege hardships and wartime atrocities during the Austro German capture of a city. He describes shelling, hospital conditions, exhausted staff, forced injections, starvation, and grim battlefield searches for wounded. He cites nurses and doctors witnessing dire scenes and the retreat of survivors after extensive shelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Aoman
Lunang
Cener
Cis
Shell& Water
Downer
Dr. Downer
Pneumonia Toll Rising Urges Less Alcohol Consumption
New York December 3 The Wealth Department issued a bulletin showing pneumonia fatalities nearly double those from influenza last year Commissioner Emerson said pneumonia is preventable and increased deaths will rise if the public does not cooperate with the board in preventive measures The report notes Germans and Russians among fatalities with others lower In citing lab work the commissioner said avoid excess tobacco and spirits and support sobriety to reduce pneumonia deaths
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wealth Department
Emerson
Breumonia
Lester D. Starr Leaves for Camp Upton
Lester D Starr son of Mr and Mrs John L Starr leaves with the unit today for Camp Upton Yaphank employed by New York Rubber Co at Beacon Starr born in this city member of the US Army M 50th star in the service flag. The note describes his position and a lengthy patient account confusing Rasputin and czar era rumors. The passage mentions medical and military details, and a testy mix of names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester D. Starr
John L. Starr
New York
Talks to Medical Society on wounded in siege
A report to the Medical Society describes 1 099 wounded soldiers to be cared for during the siege. Wounds were left untreated as beds filled, with some laid on floors and sheds. Cold weather worsened infection while triage and mass burials occurred amid mounting deaths and collapsed medical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downer
Belgrade
May Close Saloons Near the Shipyards
Opinion in the War Court holds federal orders to close saloons near shipyards. Excise authorities say saloons in New York areas where ships are built, encamped troops, and war stores are present may be closed by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brights
New York State
Christmas Sale at Christ Church This December
Christmas money goes farther at the Christmas Sale held at Christ Church with afternoon and evening sessions on December 6 and 7. Admission includes a supper from 5 PM. Also noting Miss Lucile Landers from First Presbyterian Church speaking Friday evening December 7 with admission 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Lucile Landers
Presbterian Church
Goshen Bank Officers and Engagement Announced
Goshen December 5 details changes in bank officers with Harry B Smith resigning as assistant treasurer and Henry Knight stepping down. Henry Coleman elected treasurer and secretary while Charles Colter becomes assistant treasurer. Also announced engagement of Barbara Steele of Beacon Street Brookline Mass to Lieut Walter Burroughs Strong US Coast Artillery.
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Goshen
Goshen Lasings Bank
Dela Sorcay
Harry B. Smith
Te Uank
Ted Secret
Cancy
Knight
Weeks Afc
Hl Real
Heery E. Coleman
Aasi
Ieasifer
Mer. Smith
Bans
Chester
Colter
J. Tc. Coleman
Gushen
Brookline
Mass
Barbara
Walter Burroughs Strong
Coast Artillery
S. A
Sliss Steele
Garland School
MLG
Strong
Massachusetts
Pm Sigma Kappa
Elimination Discussion Mentions Town Moxigame Selections
Walden Coen Herald notes broad discussion on sites for elimination in Moxigame. Prominent candidates include Eagle Howell, Smiths Cafe, St Nicholas Hotel, Shedor Place, Lodge's Hotel and Palace Hotel. Maybrook options include Sweeney's Hotel and Mrs. Lawsons Hotel Coldenhem and Robert Deck 8 Corners Ainai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walden Coen-Herald
Eagle Howel
Smiths Cafe
St. Nicholas Hotel
Shetdor
Bepper Gs
Clute Durland Case Set for Elmira Trial Date
Watkins Dec 5 The alienation of affection case of C M Durland will be tried in Elmira on January 25. The report notes the defendants and proceedings, signaling a regional court action and upcoming appearance in the Elmira venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clute-Durland
Elmira
Court Calendar Item Sets Trial Date in January
The court calendar for the term of court now in session here has been sent to Emirate for trial at the term of court to be convened beginning January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watims
Emira
Members Promenade at Masonic Temple Evening
A notice inviting members of the commerce office to attend a gathering at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening. December event includes a luncheon by reservation due Wednesday. War Income Tax and War Excess Profit Tax topics noted.
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ER OF Commerce
Wedtesdion
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