Secretary Sought by Committee for Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce seeks a permanent secretary but progress stalls after a candidate misses his train and withdraws. Others are in consideration including a Philadelphia area man connected through Mr. Radeker, reputed for ability and experience, formerly in the newspaper business. Radeker says the local chamber is a higher class citizenry and should yield strong results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Wich
Hne
Pennsylvania
Radeker
Comerce
State Grange Meeting May Be Held Here
County Grangers push to host the 1918 State Grange meeting in Middletown. Influential locals support the bid and officials believe the city has a fair chance to be chosen as the meeting site. The Grange is a large state organization and hosting would be a notable honor for Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Grange
Middletown
Siate
Ship Pio EX Lost in Storm Off Canary Islands
Madrid reports the Spanish steam ship Pio EX was sunk in a storm about 200 miles off the Canary Islands. One hundred people are feared drowned in the disaster.
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Madrid
Pio EX
Canary Islands
Open Grangers Session Draws Large County Attendance
Grangers from all sections of Orange County meet at Wallkill River Grange Hall for Po mona Grange opening discussing new milk industry gains. The gathering notes 18 of 23 granges represented, with 2,760 members and growth in new memberships. Talks cover The New Military Laws of New York and school child training requirements under the Stivers law. Continues on page eight.
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Grange Hall
Wallkill River Grange
Pomona Grange
Grange
Orange County
J. M. Keener
Wallkill River
New York
Theron L. McKnight
Central Valley
J.scott King
Little Britain
Whitman Food Committee Probes High Cost Living
Governor Whitman's food committee led by George W. Perkins opened a closed door inquiry into the high cost of living. The session took place in Perkins' offices at 71 Broadway with reporters barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Whitman
George W. Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Broadway
Bevan introduces bill to repeal Hay measure
Senator Bevan of Idaho introduces a bill repealing the Hay measure provisions federalizing the national guard. He argues border troop deployments prove the federalization system fails and, while offering no substitutes, he is expected to back universal military training.
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International News Service
Washington
Bevan
Idaho
Barn Destroyed at Hurleyville
A barn owned by Wik Len MS Prince in Hurleyville was burned on Tuesday afternoon along with some hay. most contents were saved. Firefighters contained the blaze. Origin of the fire unknown. Estimated loss about 1500 with 300 insurance.
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Wik Len
Plan to cut off U.S. aid to force European peace
Representative Lindbergh of Minnesota proposed a House resolution to sever American financial and commercial aid to the warring nations as a pressure tactic for peace. The measure was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee for consideration.
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International News Service
Washington
Dec
Europe
House
Lindbergh
Minnesota
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Attack on former U S steamer Lambert sinks near Isle of Wight
Sixteen crew members of the former U S steamer John Lambert arrived in New York aboard the Espagne and reported the vessel was sunk by a German submarine on November 22 about 25 miles south of the Isle of Wight. The ship was en route from Montreal to Havre after being sold to the French firm.
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International News Service
New York
U.S
John Lambert
Lambert
Isle of Wight
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Transportation Company
Chicago
Great Lake
Hre
Montreal
Havre
Madrid
Palermo
Palafragell
Hospital Board Elects Officers in December Meeting
At Thrall Hospital board meeting Mrs R G Siver was elected second vice president replacing the deceased Mrs George H Geeker. Mrs D D Schoonmaker became corresponding secretary replacing the resigned Mrs James Tuhiil who left to take the treasurer post vacated by Mrs W VanDuzer.
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Board of Managers of
Thrall Hospital
R. G. Siver
George H. Geeker
D. D. Schoonmaker
James ©. Tuihiil
W. VanDuzer
PARENT TEACHER MEETING AT H S
The Parent-Teacher Association met at the High school Tuesday evening Miss Jean L Hyatt gave two readings Lasca and The Sale of the Bachelors Violin piano and mandolin selections accompanied by a talk by Dr Bentley on dental care A cocoa urn for pupils lunch is to be installed soon.
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Parent
Jean L. Hyatt
Lasca
Bentley
Medics Hold Election at County Seat Goshen
The Orange County Medical Society met in Goshen moving picture hall at 2 pm electing officers for the year. President Ruskmore. Vice President Hamilton. Secretary Cuddeback. Treasurer Shelley. censors Sprause McGeoch Herdenverch Kearns Middleton. delegates Schultz Davis. alternates Gleason Thompson. Several papers were read by Wadsworth and Gordon with discussion by Hardenbergh Wesentt Townsend Swartant. Attendees included doctors from Goshen Middletown Port Jervis Newburgh and other towns.
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Orange County Medical Society
Moving Picture Hall
Goshen
E. C C. Ruskmore
Texto
B. C. Hamilton
E. G. Cuddeback
Port Jervis
H. J. Shelley
Middletown
D. H.sprasue
Central Valley
R. L. McGeoch
D B. Herdenverch
Robert Kearns Middleton
State Society
M. Schultz
W. Davis
Chester
W. S. Gleason
Sewhursh
E. ©. Thompson
Newburgh
Charles E. Townsend
F. B. Swartant
Dre
Hardenherch
Kinne
Schultz
Shelley
Bernbird
Montgomery
Cotter
Maybrook
Cuddeback
Davis
Pine Bush
Dawler
Westtown
Dworetzky
Otisville
Elliott
Gleason
Hadley
Walden
Hamilton
Howell
Mars
Florida
McGeoch
Rutison
Monroe
Rushmore
Tuxedo
Snyder
Thompson
Verdict for Plaintiff in Whitney Case Sealed Jury Finds for Estate
A Newburgh jury found for the plaintiff in the estate of William H Hilton against Rev. Frederick E Whitney. The verdict, opened this morning, awards 35.4. Attorney for the defendant challenged the verdict as against the weight of the evidence, seeking 20 days to appeal. Plaintiff’s counsel urged a 10 day limit. A lively exchange occurred over the appeal timing before Justice Hirschberg granting 30 days for appeal. The Hud son Valley Dairy Company v Louis Kadans was set for later.
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Times-Press
Newburgh
Dec
Wiliam H Hilton
Frederick E. Whitney
Henry Kohl
Witschief
Hirschberg
Whitney
Kohl
Dairy Gase
Hudson Valley Dairy Company
Louis Kadans
Henry
Prepared in Advance for Egg Boycott
Middletown begins a two week egg boycott following a proclamation by Major Thompson under Mayor Burns and the New York State Conference of Mayors. Many residents abstain from eggs at breakfasts while hotels and restaurants prepare to cooperate. sales earlier in the week suggest supplies remain available despite the action.
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Middletown
A. C. XII
Thompson
Cornelius F. Burns
New York State Conference of Majors
Cass
Empire State
New York State Mayors’ Conference
New York State Hotel Association
New York State Mayors' Association
Asquith Not to Have Place in Coalition Government
London reports political shifts as War Secretary Lloyd George is favored for the next British premier after Asquith resigns. Law declined, the King summons Lloyd George, and ministers Purfour Henderson attend a palace conference amid talks of a new coalition and possible resignation of Bonar Law and Joffre.
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International News Service
London
David Lford George
England
AL Berninr Law
King George
Lloyd George
Asquith
Paris
Joffre
Woertminster Tasette
A. Bonar Law
David Lloyd George
Law
A. J. Purfour
Cimiralty
Arthur Henderson
Pensions
Lord Derby
Moyer Named New Warden of Sing Sing Prison
Albany dispatch reports William H. Moyer, long time warden of Atlanta Federal Prison, named as warden of Sing Sing to succeed Thomas Mott Osborne. He will be deputy by Calvin D. Derrick. Moyer, praised by Wickersham and others, known for humane reform measures and strict discipline.
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International News Service
Albany
William H. Moyer
Atlanta Federal Prison
Sing Sing
Thomas Mott Osborne
Calvin D. Derrick
Moyer
Whitman
George W. Wickersham
Wotherspoon, A. &. A
Joseph P. Byers
American Prison Association
New York State
Atlanta
Department of Justice
White Plains
Supreme Court
Martin J. Deely
Deely
Frederick Spence
Murphy
Charles Becker
Spectacular Early Blaze Destroys Brooklyn Buildings
A major fire in Brooklyn's business district raged for hours, wrecking four large buildings and damaging six crowded tenements. The six story wall collapsed, narrowly missing 20 firefighters. Loss estimated between 100000 and 200000. Fire started in a Fulton street warehouse attributed to spontaneous combustion and spread to adjacent factories.
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International News Service
New York
Brooklyn
Fulton and Flatbush Company
Carlton Avenue
F. G. Smith & Co
N. S. Scott & Co
Adelphi Street
Fulton and
Adelphi Streets
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H. S
Thompson Falls
Montana
Edith Colby
A. C. Thomas
Thomas
Dr. Rushmore
Orange County Society
Hilton
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