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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

3

Two Cent Fare Fight Over Grass Grows In Syracuse

In Syracuse Onondaga Valley and Best Onondaga residents oppose a six cent fare on the New York State Railways paracute line, citing a seventy year old two cent pledge. Attorney Vewec Haight represents locals as they file objections with the Public Service Commission. To test the issue some residents plan to refuse the six cent fare and pay two cents to be removed from the car.

Syracuse Onondaga Valley Best Patroux Vewec BM. Haight Quartey Solais Public Service Commission

U. S. Efforts Are Appreciated by Great Britain

London reports British press expresses growing appreciation for American wartime efforts. The Times cites allied regard for U S sacrifice and the president’s voyage as a sign of unity. It notes American control over shipping may persist while supporting wheat and maritime boards aiding League of Nations aims.

London Wusun Congress the Times United States America Wheat Executive Interallied Maritime Transport Board

New Masonic Hospital Planned For Soldiers At Utica

Champions of Hoffoun Laxige fund and other lodges push a $10,000 postwar effort to build a 259 patient Masonic hospital in Utica near the existing home. Mayor Walker and Lt Gov-elect say the Utica site honors the area’s Masonry heritage as plans by H P Knowles advance a fireproof six story facility with winded rooms and ample natural light for veterans including shell shock cases and other injuries.

Hoffoun Laxige FL &A. M Tssum Utica Meyor Harry C. Walker Binghamzion Lievenant Grand Companaer H. P. Knowles New York

No Angels on Earth Says Justice Ford

New York December 6 Justice John Ford dismissed a separation suit by Doris Perry and the counter suit by Bart Ferry. He urged the couple to live together to learn married life and blessed them without costs, saying angels belong in heaven and cannot live in this world.

New York Doris Perry St. Nicholas Avenue Bart Ferry Ninth Avenue Brookxlyn John Ford Supreme Court Gman

15000 Paper Mill Employees Await Wage Settlement

Glens Falls December 6 1929 15000 newspaper mill union workers in New York and New England began striking this morning. President Carey of the paper makers urged keeping mills running as the War Labor Board prepares to issue a wake controversy decision.

Associated Press Glens Falls New York New England Carey War Labor Board

One Buck Limit For Deer Hunters Is Now Favored

At the State Fish Game and Forest League convention in Albany this week the association favored amending the game laws to permit taking only one buck per hunter during the season. Other recommendations set open bass season to July 1, reduce daily bag to 10, raise certain limits for brook trout, adjust rabbit season, require naturalization papers for foreign born license applicants, and propose a 15000 grant for experimental game farms at Cornell or itssta. The league also urged removing restrictions on killing skunks.

State, Fish, Game and Forest League Hore Albany Association Delaware Chenango Susquehannan League Cornell Stzta

Christmas Trees as War Memorials Suggested for New Jersey

In Trenton on December 6, C P Wilber acting State Forester urged planting community Christmas trees as permanent war memorials. He said trees should be planted with public or private cooperation for lasting memorials and yearly holiday gatherings, preserving a shared rallying point.

Trenton N. J C. P. Wilber Siste Forester New Jersey Wilber

Favors Asked for Hate As Hearst Agent

Senate hearings reveal 1916 cablegrams between Count von Bernstorff and Berlin officials seeking favors for Hale, an American journalist linked to Hearst organs. Hearst denies Hale is their agent. Also notes Haieakiia volcano crater in Hawaii as world’s largest, 11 to 20 miles wide and up to 2,000 feet deep, with New York City skyscrapers hidden from rim.

Associated Press Washington Bielaski Department of Justice Investigation Bureau Senate Committee Count von Bernstorff Berlin William Barrara Hale Hearst Hale Haieakiia Hawaii New York City People’s Home Journal

Liberty Bottle for Corns Promises Quick Relief

A corny feet remedy marketed by BL Lawrence & Co Chicago promises painless work, dance, and life with its guaranteed money back corn remover. Sold in McDonaldstown and Erskine Mills with endorsements from local firms.

BL Lawrence & Co Chicago Mifdietown McMonagle & Rogers Tuthill & Terhune Chambers Brothers Erskine Mills

Immigration Restrictions Drive Congress Debate in Washington

Washington listens as Representative Burnett of Alabama plans a two to three year immigration halt to shield American workers during reconstruction. He aims to extend the literacy test post ban while labor groups push for broader limits, citing a looming influx from Europe and war-affected regions. Industry voices warn of skilled labor shortages and possible exemptions for certain workers.

Washington United States House Representative Burnett Alabama Sir Burnett Secretary of Labor Burnett Europe Congress Department of Labor

Montgomery in Middletown on business

James B. Montgomery, of Newburgh, was in Middletown today on business. Miss Marie Nolan, of Paterson, New Jersey, is spending her vacation with friends in this city.

James B. Montgomery Newburgh Middletown Marie Nolan Paterson, NJ

Stock Market Closing Prices Listed on Newark Exchange

Newburgh reports closing prices from the Newark Exchange with numerous stocks cited including Am. Can., Am. Smelting, Anaconda Copper, Gen. Elec., Gen. Motors, U. S. Steel, Reading, Texas Oil, Union Pac., and others. Ex-dividend notes appear along with mentions of Westinghouse and Archangel region details. The passage also briefly describes Archangel province geography and population.

Newburgh Dec Newark Exchange Am. Can Amc. & F Tel. Co Anaconda Atchison Bist Goldwin Loco Bai « Oba Leth Tran Cenn Leather Chino Copper - Chi Gu West Urueible Steel fEre Elec. Co Motors Great Northern Kennecott Lehigh Valley Marine Miami Copper Bo. Pacific Nevada pNo. Pac Fitts Reading Republic Steel South Pac Ry.Tenn. Copper Calif. Pet. Co Gt North If Marine Midvale Steel New Haven Penn Texas OU Union Pac United Motors G. S. Rubber U. S. Steel Ulahk Wabash W. UN Tel Westinghouse J.c Clark, Childs & Co J. G. Collingwood Mer Newtureh

President Maker Thurlow Weed Leader in N Y Politics

Thurlow Weed, a famed 19th century New York political figure, was dubbed the president maker for securing nominations such as General Harrison in 1840, General Taylor in 1848, and General Scott in 1852, though Scott did not win. He backed Lincoln in 1860 after previously supporting Seward, and he never held public office.

Thurlow Weed New York W. H. Harrison Traylor Beott Lincoln Wiliam H. Seward

Great Work of Doctors in Back of French Battle Lines

A WWI letter from Robert S. Dietrich, in Brooklyn, describes a dressing station behind French lines where medical staff and ambulance crews treated thousands. He recalls an air battle, long shifts, and volunteers aiding as doctors and fighters shared grim stories amid chaos and black skies.

New York Robert S. Dietrich Rome Stratford Road Brooklyn France Charles W. Dietrich Central ¥. A. C. A

Neuralgic Pains with Hamlin Wizard Oil Ad

An old advertisement touts Hamlin's Wizard Oil as a safe headache and neuralgia remedy. It claims soothing relief by topical use, antiseptic protection for sprains and wounds, and suggests refunds if not satisfied. Also promotes Wizard Liver Whips for constipation and headaches at 30 cents.

Hamlin

Ninety Nine Percent Attribute Poet's Hair to Eccentricity

A wry line notes that most people credit a poet's long hair to eccentricity while the hundredth suspects he lacks funds for a barber. The remark hints at social judgments and economic hardship in a humorous, clipped exchange.

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U. S Great Britain Asons Masonic Justice Ford New Victoria Fintel Singer Depot Street M. Singer Middletown, N.Y Cady Dental Offices Cady Dental Office Worth Street Middletown, N. Y Shers Rox IBAN Germany Austria Bulgaria Linscowary Ruse Trotzky Southwest Archangel Norway Finland Oerthers Graia Vologds Olonetx Russia Arctic Ocean Petchora Oaegs Dvins Mesen Dring Hamia Tom Swift & Company U.S. A Henry Street HE. Gibbs
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