Pershing Cites Jad Galloway For Gallantry
A World War I era letter from Gen Pershing notes First Lieutenant Judson Galloway’s extraordinary leadership in the Château Thierry sector France on June 6 1918. Despite mortal wounds he directed the advance until struck a second time and killed, earning the Distinguished Service Medal posthumously. Grace Galloway mentioned as the lieutenant’s kin.
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Newbeceh
Deteile
Judson Away
Ulster
Grace Galloway
Liew
Pershing
United States
Judson Parl Galloway
Chatesx Thierry
France
Lieutecert Galloway
Beby
Newburgh Waist Co Gets Charter From State
Albany reports a charter issued by the State Department to the Newburgh Waist Company Inc of Newburgh. The plan is to have capital stock of 5000 dollars, divided into shares of five dollars each. Directors for the first year are Morris Platt and Louis Platt of Newburgh and Henry Rechtechaffer of Brooklyn.
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Times-Press
Albany Cor
Albany
State Department
Newburgh Walst Company, Inc
Newburgh
Morris Platt
Louis Platt
Mewburgh
Henry Rechtechaffer
Brooklyn
For Awhile See Your Boy Has Gone to Work
A fragment citation from the Boston Evening Transcript notes a boy has entered work life. It quotes a passerby exchange about the boy’s progress and interest in novelty, suggesting a child’s adjustment to employment. The brief item preserves social context without sensational detail.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Origins of the Tank Idea Traced to British Official Demonstrations
Washington December 6 an Associated Press report explains the tank concept began with ideas seen by a British officer during demonstrations of an American march tractor in the German city It cites Colonel Welborn director of the U S Army Tank Corps in his annual report published today The account notes no details on American tank ownership or development prior to the war period
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Washington
Tell
Welborn
Tank Corps
United States
Amy
Bastitutes
Senators Oppose Plan to Send Peace Delegates
Washington December 1 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously disapproved Senator Dumaine's resolution to send a Senate committee to Paris for the peace conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate/ Foreign Relations
Dumaine
Gerd
Senate
Paris
Rely on Thrift For Victory Loan
New York news reports renewed Liberty and Victory Loan activity after Secretary Mesdoo announced a spring issue. Liberty bond talks with Ingalls Kimball emphasize thrift as a nation wide financing basis and a habit to endure beyond war, rewarding investors and creating permanent savings culture. Birth notices list Genevieve Irene for Hel der and John Austin for Miller.
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New York
Mesdoo
Liberty Loan Committee
Ingalls Kimball
National Thrift Bond Corporation
Liberty
Kimball
Liberty Loan
Grand Jury Weighs Levinson Death in High Profile Case
Four United States Government special agents faced charges after the July shooting of Levinson amid an investigation into railcar thefts near Maybrook. Fred Hyselle, Laws Wells, Fred McGarratt, and Charles A. Hitto stood charged with second degree assault and one count of murder in the first degree for Levinson's death. The defense team includes Robert H. Barnett and John Mr. Gibbons. Levinson’s widow, Etta Levinson, filed a $50,000 damages suit against Central New England B. Co. The grand jury sessions followed, with a prior postponement for a material witness.
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Newourch
Grand Fug
Cort Qiouse
Joseph Vervingon
Scutt
Tor
Care Ner
Laviniss
Bea le Sanaticello
Tre
Fred Hyselle
Laws Wells
Fred McGarratt
Charles A. Hitto
United States
Heilroads
John Barton Payne
Willan &. Meadoo
Levinson
Etta Levinson
Central New England
Woman's Benefit Association Elects Officers
The Woman's Benefit Association No 302 Ladies of the Maccabees elected officers for the upcoming year at a Wednesday meeting. Roles named include Commander Mrs William Wein Lieutenant Commander Mrs John Kneppy Fast Commander Mrs George Merks Treasurer Mrs William Harford Finance Auditor Mrs Samuel K Lybelt Lady at Arms Mrs Philip Neubauer Sentinel Mrs Nora Healey Depty of the Guard Mrs Rose Burgeon Mrs R Wilcox Chaplain Mrs Berba Eigner Installations planned for the first meeting in January.
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Woman's Benefit Association
Ladies of the Maccabees
Mra
William Wein
John Knepy
3Irs
George Merks
Trecord
Mirs
Wilem Harford
Mre
Samuel K. Lybelt
Philip Neuberner
Sentinel
Nora Healey
Dapaty
Guard
R Rose
R. Wilcox
Beriba Eigner
To Re educate Wounded Soldiers Under Go As Reeducation Plan
Washington December report shows 5684 cases needing reeducation of wounded American soldiers in 14 districts nationwide. Of these, 4341 were deemed eligible by the War Risk Insurance Bureau, with over half already receiving disability compensation. Some applicants were denied by the bureau for insufficient injury or for injuries from wrongful acts. Immediate nationwide establishment of cooperative bureaus to direct veterans back to work ordered to Federal Employment Service.
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Washington
Federal Board
War Risk Insurance Bureau
War Risk Bureau
Cooperative Bureaus
Federal Employment Service
Tammany Plans To Invade Albany
Albany dispatch reports Tammany Hall plans for the New Year inauguration, with large numbers of supporters converging on Albany. The crowd expects Al Smith to be inaugurated, hotel reservations flood the Ten Eyck and other venues, and figures like James J. Walker and Charles F. Murphy are noted as planning presence.
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Albany
Tammany Hall
al Smith
James J. Walker
Ten Eyck
Charles F. Murphy
Quick Relief for Catarrh from Ely's Cream Balm
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for head colds and catarrh. It claims relief within a minute by applying a small amount in the nostrils to clear air passages, reduce swelling, and stop throat irritation. A druggist can supply a bottle.
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Ely
Suffrage Women Endorse Plan to Organize Voters
Suffrage groups push a national and inter statewide plan to mobilize women voters. Carrie Chapman Catt urges enfranchisement and a formal women voters council while New York State suffrage leaders debate labor program and church school issues during the 60th annual convention wrap up.
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Gustrege Yarty
Te Wansh
Carrie Chapman Catt
Petitine Party
Woman Voters
Vemue
National Party
Navy Estimates Cut a Billion Says Secretary Daniels
Secretary Daniels announced that more than a billion dollars have been cut from the navy estimates for the coming fiscal year. He said the revised figures sent to Congress reflect the war program and are not the same reductions already trimming more than two fifths of the two and a half billion total.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Daniels
Siay
Congress
College Social Planned by C. E. Friday
The Endeavor Union at Miidietown Otisville plans an evening college social Friday at 7 o'clock in General Hospital. Members and friends are urged to attend to entertain soldiers, with a unique program arranged and a social committee fee supporting treats and retreats.
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C. E
Iran
Miidietown
Tian Endeavor Union
Tov General Hospital
Otisville
A. Mempers and Friends of the
Rerio
Steeplejack Charged With Stealing Son in Chicago
Chicago police report a steeplejack, famed for climbing the Iron Studies in New York years ago, is charged with stealing his son. The man William Rameauer II faces allegations as investigators review the case and seek further details from witnesses.
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Chicago
William Rameauer
New York
Rid Indigestion With Hi-mesia Powder Drink
A historical advertisement touts Hi mesia powder mixed with water after meals to cure indigestion and promote painless digestion. It claims rapid relief by neutralizing stomach acid and stopping fermentation, offering a money back guarantee if not helped. The ad cites European experimentation and promotes the product Bi-nesia from BicMonaghe & Hogers.
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Europeas
Carter Glass Nominated for Treasury Post
Representative Carter Glass of Virginia was nominated by President Wilson to serve as Secretary of the Treasury. He is to take office on December 26.
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Carter Glass
Treasury Post
Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Wilson
the Treasury
Grand Jury Appearance in Warwick Crash Case
Sergeant John Gier and Ir W. Neller testified today in Newburgh before the grand jury in the case of Edward Van Scoten of Warwick who drove the car that struck Ernest Dietz on North street last Saturday.
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John Gier
Ir W. &. Neller
Newburgh
Edward van Scoten
Warwick
Little Ernest Dietz
North Street
Death Shocks Family Amid Prisoner Kidnapping Case
A fragmentary report indicates a prisoner involved in a kidnapping case has caused a death scare for a couple, with Mrs. Bamentes in San likely disbelief over a claimed death. The unreadable text suggests confusion over a loved one’s fate and possible legal actions.
Personal Notes And Social Items From Local Column
Deren night yardmaster of the O and W takes a nine day vacation visiting his mother. Howard D. Coyne of the U S Naval Flying Corps visits his aunt Mira W. Miller Biggin. Mrs Virgil H. Forrence and son Frederick Rogers of Peru arrive to visit Mr Forrence's parents. Mr Forrence will join wife and son around Christmas. Mr and Mrs Royal Alcora returned from Florida after weekend with Mrs Ruano’s sister. Mr and Mrs C M Crans moved to 66 Watkins ave for winter stay. plan to farm in spring. Hattie Wood shows improvement after being ill three weeks. Mrs Nellie Carney and Mrs Wa Brooks depart for Waterbury Conn for two weeks.
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Virgil H. Forrence
Frederick Rogers
Peru
Forrence
Frederick Hagers
Aue
Mir
Royal Alcora
Fiorida
Ruuore
Thear Fross
C. M. Crans
Neat
BullyMle
Watkins Avenue
Ming Hattie Wood
Nellie Carney
Sirs
Brooks
Waterbury
Conn
Aira. Brooks
A. O. H. Officers Elected Tuesday
At the annual meeting of Division No. 1 of the A O H held Tuesday evening, officers for 1919 were elected. John J. McNamee was named President with Michael Larkin as Vice President and Thomas Gillen as Financial Secretary.
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Division
O H
John J. McNamee
Michael Larkin
Thomas 46
Gillen
Relief Offered for Weeping Eczema with Fruit-atives
An early 20th century testimonial from W Hall praises Fruit-atives and related remedies for eczema relief. The letter claims severe itching and wet skin improved after using three boxes of Sootha Salta and two of Fruit-atives, with products sold by Fruit-atives Limited in Ogdensburg NY. Trial sizes are available at 25 cents.
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Sant
Frouit Atives Limited
Ogdenesbturg
N.Y
Pyolite Tives
List of officers and guards named in ceremony record
Recording Secretary William FCos tela, Treasurer Owen McGuire, Serjeant at Arms David Walsh, Inside Guard Thomas Murray, Outside Guard Lake Welch identified in the ceremonial register.
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Wm. F. Costela
Owen McGuire
Serjeant At Arms
David Walsh
Gquard
Thomas Murray
Lake Welch
Parents learn son, believed dead, is alive in prisoner camp
Captain and Mrs. A. B. Hooper of Atlantic City learn their son Thornton Dayren Hooper, a commander in the 11th Aerial Squadron, survived a September 16 crash over a German base. An American Red Cross report from Switzerland says he was wounded and taken prisoner in an unknown camp. The family, well known locally, had once spent years here.
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A. B. Hooper
Atlantic City
Rusi
A. K. Pagin
Thornton Dayren Hooper
11Th
Red Croas
Switzerland
Stock Market Summary From Newburgh Closing Prices
Closing stock prices reported by Clark, Childs & Co and J. & Collingwood in Newburgh list numerous issues led by China Copper Chi M Bt and Erie with varied figures. Notable entries include General Electric 12 shares, General Motors 58, United States Steel 74, Union Pacific 58, Westinghouse 74, and Nevada Consolidated 22, reflecting a mixed market on December 6.
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Newburgh
New York
China
Copper - Chi
RL & Pac
St CR & P
L & PB
Erie
Elec. Co
Weeenee Elon
Gen
Gt North
Rennecott
Lehigh Valley Marine
Merine Com
Miami Copper
Midvale Steel Mo
Pac
Wat. Lead
Nevada
New Haven
Ae Deere
Penn Pits
Texas
Union Pac T
U. S
U. S. Steel
Westinghouse
Clark, Childs & Co
Collingwood
Mar
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Jad’ Galloway
Newburgh Waist CO
Ketchum’s
QO. & W. Coal
North St
Middletown, N
Frank Pierce Helder
Olive Street
Genevieve Irene
Joseph Miller
Wells Avenue
John Austin
New Victoria
Times Square
Broadway
West 47Th Street
CA. Bollingsworth
SULE
BORAX
Pacific Coast
Borax Company
Chisago
Grand
Woman’s Benefit Association
Tammany
Charset
Bamentes
Deren
Aymardit Vewallemar
Deran Hey
Howard D. Coyne
U. & Naval Flying Corps
Mira. W. Miler Biggin
Eczema
Azola
Manila
Corn Products. Refining CO
Pete Bey
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