Members Forum Discusses War Economy and Coop Delivery
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce forum at Masonic Temple, chaired by Charles B. Buck, debated a cooperative delivery system for merchants. Grocers and butchers showed limited participation, while others supported reducing deliveries and aiding government programs. A War Chest fund idea was outlined but no action taken.
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Chamber of Commerce
Masonic Temple
Charles B. Buck
H. D. Gould
Chamber
Middletown
Gould
Hilsdorf
Charles Schwartz
G. D. Theleen
Syracuse
Weather continues cold tonight into Saturday
Washington reports continued cold conditions extending into tonight and Saturday as a forecast update. Snow or ice not specified, but temperatures remain frigid statewide with no easing expected through the weekend.
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Washington
Jongs
Effect of the Bone Dry Law in Delaware County
A Delaware County dairyman notes that criminal business since the county became bone dry has diminished. Judge Raymond estimates only two trial terms a year will be needed, saving considerable county expense.
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Delaware County
Franklin
Raymond
Funeral Attended by Local Officials for Mrs Kerr
General Superintendent J H Nuelie and other QO W officials attended the funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Case Kerr wife of President Joan B Kerr. The service was at 10 30 this forenoon at 40 West Eleventh Street New York. Mrs Kerr died in Wainscott Long Island and was born in Newburgh. She lived at the Case homestead on Broad and Liberty streets until about two decades ago. Survived by husband two sons and two daughters. One son serves with the 107th Regiment CT infantry stationed at Spartanburg South Carolina.
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J. H. Nuelie
B. P. Fiery
C. H. Hopkins
Elizaber Case
Joan B. Kerr
West Eleventh Street
New York
Kerr
Wainscott
L. L
Newburgh
Case
City exams held for various municipal posts
At city hall in the Common Council chamber, Thursday afternoon and evening, examinations were given for several posts including commissioner of charities, public health nurse, city physician, superintendent of the fire alarm system, police constables and janitors of school buildings. Commissioners present were Dr. H. C. McBrair, chair, L. Reasch, and Miss M. Adams, secretary.
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Municipal Civil Service Examination
Busy Bee Club to Hold Sale by Little Girls at Highland Ave
Busy Bee Club will hold a sale of useful articles by the club’s young members on Saturday morning at Elizabeth Kirkwood’s home, 12 Highland avenue. Proceeds support the Red Cross work room and are expected to receive liberal patronage to aid the girls in their charitable effort.
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Busy + Bee Club
Elizabeth Kirkwood
Highland Avenue
Red Cross
Teutons Capture Italians in New Offensive
Berlin reports more than four thousand Italian captives amid a major Austro German offensive raising total captives to about fifteen thousand. Washington sees war declarations in both houses as Congress debates immediate action on Austria Hungary entry. Debates center on consolidating resolutions or one displacing the other with swift consideration possible.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Washington
Austria- Hungary
Congress
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Gives Up Studies to Serve Country
Gordon T. Wilson of Syracuse University, home Fr Smith Street, has been called to the Brooklin Navy Yard in the electrical department and has given up his university studies to answer the summons. He received a prior call but could not respond then. this week he informed the Navy Department of his readiness. His son will report at the raids within the next ten days.
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Gordon T. Wilson
Syracuse University
Fr Smith Street
Brooklin Navy Yard
Mr. Wilson
Navy Department
Son
First Ward Red Cross Committee Meets for Christmas Campaign
The First Ward Committee of the Red Cross held a meeting at the Red Cross rooms on Thursday evening with 25 members in attendance. F. W. Elliot and John Bright spoke on the Christmas membership drive, urging united effort for the campaign week. The committee organized by electing F. J. Herres as chairman and William H. McCarthy as secretary.
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First Ward
Red Cross
F. W. Efiitt
John Bright
Bright
United
F. J. Herres
William H. McCarthy
Mrs Jennie Nolan Dies in New York City
News arrives from New York City of the death of Mrs Jennie Nolan widow of Richard Nolan noted as a large cigar importer. She was formerly Miss Jennie Henry of Beacon and leaves two sons and two daughters.
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Newburgh
New York City
Jennie Nolan
Richard Nolan
New York
Nolan
Jennie Henry
Beacon
Fearful blast levels poles within thirty miles
Halifax dispatch reports a catastrophic explosion from the Mont Blanc carrying benzine and munitions near the harbor, causing widespread destruction and an estimated death toll possibly reaching 2,500. Fire and shock wave left many homeless. morgue capacity stretched as relief networks form public committees.
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Mackenzie Bell
Halifaxton
France
Frank Mackie
Mont Blanc
Universalist Fair Opens and Voter Enrollments Decline
The article notes a drop in county voter enrollments this year due to absence of soldier voters and post election declines. First and second assembly districts report 13 414 and 14 142 enrollees, respectively, down from about 29 100 last year. The canvass of soldiers and sailors in Orangecoun will begin December 18 at 34 o clock in the morning, with inspectors from both major parties to oversee the process. The Universalist Christ Church chapel hosted a two day fair opening under Mrs. K E Wright with diverse entertainment, readings, and music featuring Mysha Gibbs and Mrs. Albert Green, closing with a singalong.
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Will Tegin
Elions
John FE. Corwin
Ulis
Times-Press
Ail Goshen Roar
Hugo
Christ Church
Universalist
K. E. Wright
Stanard Dow Butler
Mysha J. Gibbs
Albert Green
Tyreens
Waa
Dorothy Din
Miranda
Mrs. Green
Jia
Todd
Visi
A. M. Ambler
Myrta J. Gibbs
Miss Gibbs
Halifax car relief trains aid Canada inquiry
Red Cross officials awaited details of the Halifax car as they prepared further relief trains from Boston and New York. A five car train left New York at 11 with nurses physicians and emergency supplies including clothing and food.
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Iington
Red Cross
Halifax
Boston
New York
Canada
Halifax Disaster Reports Two Thousand Feared Dead
Halifax explosion and fire killed or injured hundreds as the Monte Blanc and Ioma collided in Halifax harbor. Witnesses say thousands may be buried in ruins across hospitals homes churches and schools. Canadian officials report no transports lost and mobilize trains for relief as a first snowbound day follows the shock.
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Halifax
XS. S
Dominion
Mont Blanc
Civil Service Exam Set For Post Office Clerk Role
On December 14 a civil service examination will be held at a post office in Washington to fill clerk positions requiring stenography or typewriting skills. Entrance salaries range from 380 to 1,200 dollars annually. applicants must be under 38 on exam day. For particulars contact ALY Harris, secretary of the Board of Civil Service Examiners.
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Washington ,D. C
Apaticanis
AL Y
Haris
LS Civil Service Examiners
Red Cross Urges Immediate Christmas Contributions
Local Red Cross chapter appeals for urgent donations to fund Christmas pockets for soldiers. City funds are below quota while Newburgh residents have surpassed theirs by 137 dollars. Money must be received now and cannot come from regular chapter funds. deliver contributions to Red Cross rooms to receive Christmas packets.
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The
Red Cross
Newburgh
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