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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1916

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Struggle discussed at Orange County Pomona Grange meeting

A large turnout at Grange Hall heard Rev J Scout King and others discuss the dairy strike and farmers’ plans. Speakers explained New York dairy actions, surplus handling, and cooperative creameries, with emphasis on local action and future organization.

Orange County Pomona Grange Grange Hall A. Edward Askew Fair Oaks Lorente J. Scout King Little Britain Floyd Keeney Amaster Leander Heeney Depery Manning Manning New York State Grange New York Dairssmen’s League Cre Comtes

Move to Widen King Street Stirs Local Support

Citizens back a widening of King Street to match the rest of its length, with a commission to condemn space from the Van der Peek estate. The plan envisions extending the street from North Street to the Swalm Building, removing a front platform, and sharing costs among affected property owners. Officials, including Mayor Thompson and the new Chamber of Commerce, expect action soon as traffic demands grow in the business district.

King Street van der Peek A. Sammers Edward C Strack North Street James Street Chamber of Commerce Mater Common Council Thompson VenderBeek King North Streets National Ban Times-Press Centleman Wii Ray Moner

Janitors Latest to Boost Living Cost

New York December 7 Investigations show janitors contribute to high living costs by taking "take offs" on most food orders from tenants. Witness Daisy Finnen testified she moves twice a year to secure $25 advances from tradesmen in return for solicited tenant orders. Committee members said the practice adds a sizable amount to the cost of living.

International News Service New York Wicks Legislative Committee Daisy Finnen

Newburgh Child Struck by Car Severe Injuries Reported

John Walker Jr., six, of Highland Falls, was hit by an automobile at Broadway and Mill Street in Newburgh while crossing with his mother. The car owner is unknown. The child suffered a severely crushed back of the head and was taken to St Luke's Hospital for treatment.

Times-Press Newburgh John Walker, Jr John Walker Highland Falls Broadway Mill Street Mt Street St. Luke’s Hospital

Beutinger Case Given to the Jury in Newark Trial

The Beutinger murder case against Mrs Margaret C Beutinger was sent to a jury for a second time in Newark New Jersey after Judge Martins charge. The prior jury had disagreed, and the day included closing pleads by both sides as counsel wrapped up their arguments.

International News Service Newark N. J Margaret C. Beutinger Martin

American Tortured and Murdered by Villa Victim Named

Reports from International News Service in El Paso say Howard Graf, an American, was tortured and killed by Villistas after capture of Partas. The message notes all other Americans are safe and denies that Generals Pershing and Wolfe are moving to attack Villa.

el Paso Howard Graf Villistas Partas Persning Villa

Miss McClung To Be Albany Debutante

Albany society awaits debut of Miss Freder icka McClung presented by Mrs. Benjamin McClung at a Ten Eyck luncheon. Former Newburgh resident, she is active in amateur theatricals and popular with younger circles. Also noted, President Gould, Mayor Thompson, and W Scott Radeker plan to attend Kingston Chamber of Commerce dinner tomorrow.

Albany Benjamin McClung Fredericka McClung Ten Eyck McCluns Newburgh H. D. Gould Chamber of Commerce Thompson W. Scott Radeker Kingston

Political unrest in three capitals

London reports that even Bucharest’s capture by German allies is surpassed by Allied capital political shifts. Britain plans government changes, Russia faces Duma pressure risking resignations, and Paris reels toward reorganization to speed up war efforts. General Joffre may be replaced by the Verdun commander as a result.

International News Service London Bucharest Duma Paris Chamber of Deputies Joffre Verdun

Newburgh Jury Hears Damages and Promises Case Flow

In Newburgh the Hudson Valley Dairy Co case against Louis Reduus was given a jury verdict of a cause of action after deliberation. Agnes Rigney seeks 5769 for breach of promise to marry from William Herren. trial adjourned to December 18 with settlement expected. Bertram Haigh sues New York Military Academy for 50000 damages over injuries at Cornwall. case details noted. Dr Lenand Sweeney vs George Gledura settled. Sweeney claimed 260 for medical services.

Times Newburgh Hudson Valley Dairy Company Louis Reduus Supreme Court Henry Kohl Justice Hirschberg Agnes Rigney Highland Falls William Herren Bay Shore John Iuigney West Point Miss Rigner Tme Miss Higney Miss Rieney Mrs. Herron Bertram Haigh New York Military Academy Cornwall David C. Godwin New York Plaintff A. H. F Seever Lenand Sweeney George Gledura Cedar Cliff Sweeney

Drivers Under Eighteen Prohibited From Auto Operation

Albany advisory states youths under eighteen may not operate a motor vehicle in New York unless accompanied by a licensed chauffeur or owner. The guidance, reflecting an attorney general ruling, emphasizes underage drivers must be escorted by an adult over eighteen, whether or not they own part of the vehicle.

Albany New York State Francis 4. Hugo George RB. Smith Gloversville

Archbold Funeral Held in Yarr ytown

In Yarr ytown New York on December 7 funeral services were held for John D Archbold late Standard Oil magnate. Chancellor James R Pay of Syracuse University officiated as local businesses paused from 10 30 to 11 that day out of respect.

International News Service Yarrytown N. Y John D. Archbold Standard of Magnate James R. Pay Syracuse University Oll

County May Get Produce From South

Newburgh officials met with Florida syndicate representative A. Champlin to discuss transportation rates for moving vegetables from New York to Newburgh. The plan envisions a daily 40 car Florida to New York train with New York as the central hub and Newburgh as a distribution point. Substations in Orange County could cut retail prices and expand reach.

Times-Press Newburgh Bec W. A. Champlin Florida Reday Central Hudson Steamboat Company New York City New York Newbursh

Teiper Defense Faults Motive in Buffalo Murder Case

Buffalo December 7 defense counsel for John Edward Teiper argues in court that a drug crazed Negro caused the killing of Mrs Agner M Teiper and her son Frederick, claiming 3199 was stolen and suggesting a Stranger was seen nearby. They emphasize absence of blond stains on Teiper’s clothes and cite family friction. Dr and Mrs J E Leeman returned from Montour Falls to fetch their daughter Helen.

Br Associated Press Buffalo Nesto Agner M. Teiper Frederick John Edward Teiper J. E. Leeman Montour Falls Helen

Germans Claim Capture of Many Prisoners in Great Victory

International News Service reports Berlin says Russo Romanian armies retreating in Central Roumania. Bucharest-Cloesend line fell. 109 officers and 3100 Russian and Romanian troops captured. Germans prize soldiers' valor. fighting continues on Verdun and eastern fronts. Copenhagen dispatch cites 100000 Romanians captured since August 27.

Berlin Roumania Kimpina Bucharest-Cloesend Bucharest German War Office Luga River Volhynia Petrograd Carpathian Transylvanian Alps Paris Petit Parisienne von Mackensen Moldavia London Copenhagen

Surprise 25th Anniversary Honored by Lodge Members

A pleasant surprise greeted aff and Mrs. G. R. Wilson on their 25th wedding anniversary at 199 Wickham Avenue. Nip and Tuck Lodge No. 9 and the Ladies Auxiliary to the B. of R.T.T. attended with about 58 couples. The evening featured games, music, refreshments, and many silver gifts reflecting friends’ high esteem. best wishes for a 50th anniversary followed.

G. R. Wilson B. of R TT Wickham Avenue

Carranza Likely Backs Protocol With Joint Commission

From Mexico City a dispatch reports that First Chief Carranza has decided to adopt the protocol arranged by the Mexican American joint commission. The de facto government heads met in Queretaro to discuss the agreement.

International News Service Mexico City Queretaro Carranza

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Grange Farley Mr. Farley Grace Keener DT. V. Farley League Wal Gen. Montgomery Thompson Ride J. Scott King Robert Smith Dairmmen’s League Wnipma Chamber Beutinger Miss McClung O. Osborne Tanzer-Osborne Charles W. Wax Olivar Osborne WIG RFS Mrs. Wilson
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