Middletown Fire Devastates Tompkins Store Then Spreads
A massive early morning fire in Middletown destroys the Tompkins Dry Goods Store and damages surrounding buildings. Fire departments from Middletown Goshen and Cataract battle flames, evacuate blocks, and save adjacent shops as the blaze costs exceed 300000 dollars. Fire officials investigate origin, with rewiring suspected near the rear addition. Witnesses report rapid spread and dangerous heat as crews keep other structures from burning.
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Tompkins
Torapxins
Muspaugh
McMonagte & Hogers Atoere
Slink & Clark
Star Wtp Co
North Street
Erie
Ric Menagie & Rogers L
First Congregational Church
Gies
Messonagle & Rogers
Tarapains
Fire scene praise from Tompkins Dry Goods head
President Stanley Millspaugh of Tompkins Dry Goods arrived soon after the alarm and remained at the scene for hours, praising the firemen who battled the blaze. He lauded their prompt response and bravery amid the emergency.
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Tompkins Co
Stanley Millspaugh
Tompkins Dry Goods Company
Plans for Wilson visit in Paris detailed by AP
Elaborate arrangements are underway for President Wilson's Paris stay with state dinners, official calls and a gala opera night. He will meet President Poincaré, visit the Murat Mansion, confer with Colonel House, and attend ceremonies at Hotel de Ville. The Times-Press notes school children may greet him on arrival.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
Poincaire
Murat
Hotel de Ville
House
Another Local Boy Is Killed in France
A Middletown youth, Sergeant John E. Terwilliger of Company L 407th Infantry, is reported killed in action on September 23 during the great drive. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Hiram Terwilliger of 35 Horton avenue. The notification, dated Washington D C 1915, was sent to his mother, Mrs Faunie Jane Terwilliger, and confirms the action. The item also notes continued council business with a meeting of the Common Council at 8 o'clock this evening.
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United States
Middletown
Loniia Baits
Orange County
Jephone Compeny
Iephone Company
Tomplins ‘Dry Goods
McCoach
Freelann
North
Orchard Streets
John B. Herbert
Sturm
Second Ward
James Street
Exie
North Streel
Dechard
Tompkins Gry Goods
A. B Buggies
Tne
Rmmed
McMonagle & Rogers
France
John E. Terwilliger
Hiram Terwilliger
Horton Avenue
Washington, D. C
Faunie Jane Terwilliger
Siadam
John &. Terwilliger
407Th Infantry
John J. ‘Terwilliger
Soldiers Welcome Meeting Debates Memorial Park or Building
Sunday at the Common Council Chamber a large civic gathering discussed welcoming returning soldiers. The mayor and Chamber of Commerce leaders presented an outline for a community memorial, with a plan to form an executive committee and working groups. Debate focused on whether to create a memorial building or park and how to organize reconstruction efforts.
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Common Council Chamber
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Awith Ivan A. Gardner
Charles B. Buck
Chamber of Commerce
Cox
Buck
Chamber
John Bright
S. D. Buiter
DesVermey
Kirkwood
Butler
Dr. Grinten
Briss Express
3. C. Ashley
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Cloak & Sulit
GC. C. Bsegart
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