Fire wrecks Little Green Inn in Tuxedo Park
At least one woman injured as a gas explosion and rapid blaze destroy the Little Green Inn near Tuxedo Park. Firefighters from the volunteer department, including prominent locals, rushed from dinner to fight the flames but water was unavailable. Mrs Curry was rescued with burns and taken to hospital in serious condition. The structure burned to the ground as residents returned to their tables.
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Tuxedo Park
New York
Little Green Inn
Burnig
Richmond Tatber
David Wagstaff
Stanley Grafon Mortimer
Theodore Frelinghussen
Pierre Lorillard
Giswold Loritgiard
John E. Cedwin
Polo Gylayer
Tunedo Park
Talbot
Olk
Martin Curry
Cwner
Miss Hattie C Marvin Returns Home
Miss Hattie C Marvin of Florida New York spent two weeks with Mr and Mrs A P I L Risenbary in this city and returned to her home on Tuesday.
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Hattie C Marvin
Florida
N. Y
Mailed Fist to Replace Offer in Berlin Pact Talk
German papers declare peace proposals unlikely to be accepted by the allies Die Pest says England shows no willingness to recognize Germany's demands and warns that resisting Germany’s terms will invite renewed force as pressure grows in Berlin on December 13.
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International News Service
Berlin
Die Pest
England
Germany
Report On Finance Is Submitted
Goshen December 18 The county supervisors failed to finish finance committee work at morning session receiving the report and deferring action until this afternoon County Attorney Gott submitted deeds for highway rights of way and a resolution by Altemeier to extend the assessment roll deadline to December 22 Bids for printing 2500 paper copies and 100 cloth bound copies of proceedings were to be received by committees Named were McCaw King and Knight The following bills were rejected or approved for payment and the board adjourned to 1 30 this afternoon
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Goshen
J. W Gott
Altemeier
Port Jervis
Wiliam T. McCaw
Newhursh
John H. King
Thurd
Middletown
Clarence S. Knight
Monroe
Adeline M. Wescott
Newburgh
Jacob Titsworth
Unionville
Bary L. Wells
Union Printing Co
Independent Republican
Attomer
William HL Moore
Aftormey
Live Wires Organizing in Middletown Chamber of Commerce
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce moves to formalize its "Live Wires" group with a new secretary and a program of work to be adopted at a board meeting. The Members' Forum oversees enlistment, social contact, and behind the scenes effort, with weekly or bi weekly luncheons at Dutch treat venues to avoid entangling the organization's funds.
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Chamber of Commerce
Middletown
South Street
Anger
Wey
W. Scott Radeker
Ibis
Garment Workers Strike Expands Across Cities
New York December 13 Sixty two thousand garment workers walked out in Manhattan Brooklyn Newark and Ridgewood after Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America head Sidney Hillman said manufacturers rejected requests for a 48 hour week and a 32 a week wage rise.
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Br International News Service
New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Newark
Ridgewood
N. J
Sidney Hillmen
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
English Public Demands Peace After Asquith Fall
Berlin reports from a neutral North Sea city in close touch with England say the fall of the Asquith cabinet marks the start of a clash between war-prosecution and peace advocates. Viscount Grey and Lord Lansdowne may pursue peace talks with the Central powers as peace meetings spread in Bugland. Lloyd George’s puppet ministry is said to hold power briefly before a more serious ministry replaces it.
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International News Service
Berlin
North Sea
England
Asquith
Viscount Grey
Lord Lansdowne
Bugalad
Bucharest
Lloyd George
Harlequin
Northcliffe
Mexican Generals Join New Revolt in the South
El Paso December 13 reports Pueblo a city 60 miles southeast of Mexico City is seized by rebel forces led by Generals Robles and Diaz in a new southern revolution. It is said Villa will send troops to join Robles and Diaz while Carrancistas in the south are engaged to block reinforcements to protect the capital.
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International News Service
el Paso
Pueblo
Mexico City
Robles
Diaz
Villa
Germany Seeks Peace Talks Amid Uncertain Prospects
Washington reports indicate Germany expects rejection of its peace proposals addressed to the peoples of enemy nations rather than to officials. Berlin hopes to persuade allied governments next year as heavy casualties mount. President Wilson contemplates mediation with neutral powers, while Col. House travels between Washington and New York to weigh options. Entente capitals await German notes. officials warn the home front must settle terms, while London Paris and Petrograd signal cautious skepticism.
Forces of Teutons Continue Advance in Europe
German and Allied forces clash as peace proposals loom. In the Romanian theatre Teutons push east in Wallachia, breaking Romanian resistance along the Jalomitza River and driving retreating Romanian forces toward the Buzeu line. Von Mackensen reports over 7,000 more prisoners. Greek press remains optimistic while entente terms stay undecided amid diplomat departures.
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Associated Press
Europe
Germany
Entente
Teutonic Aiest
Wallachia
Berlin
Jalomitza
Buzeu Hne
von Mackensen
Reuter Athens
Peace terms ready if allies respond
Berlin December 12 Associated Press reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg has not disclosed the specific peace proposals prepared by Germany and its allies but says they are ready and will be conveyed to the Entente if welcomed. In Reichstag corridors, observers say the move could favor Germany regardless of acceptance.
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von Lethmann Hollweg
Germany
1. F. Ss
Associated Press
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hellweg
Gera
Wilson May Propose Union of Nations
President Wilson hopes to propose an association of nations to preserve peace among warring Europe. White House officials said he would consider sending peace suggestions to entente allies, while awaiting reception in London Paris and Petrograd. The plan hinges on German reception and a clear stance on responsibility for any acceptance or rejection. In New York wrecking tugs and coast guard cutters worked to refloat the United States transport Sumner off Barnegat sands as waves threaten to ruin her.
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International News Service
Washington
Wilson
White House
London
Paris
Petrograd
New York
Des
Coast Guard
United States
Sumner
Sands
Barnegat
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PLOT SEEN BY BRITISHERS IN TEUTONS PLEA
London and Ottawa respond to Germany's peace note with skepticism and resolve. Prime Minister Lloyd George or Chancellor Bonar Law may address Parliament on the Allied stance as editors deem an armistice unlikely. Canada’s Premier Borden, speaking to a large crowd, echoes No Truce.
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International News Service
London
Great Britain
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Llord George
Commons
A. Bonar Law
Foreign Office
Germany
Express
The
the Times
Times
von Hindenberg
Canada
Saskatoon
Sask
Robert Borden
British Empire
Fire Insurance Men At Banquet
The local fire insurance men met at the Commercial House at noon today enjoying a fine dinner and discussing matters after the local board. H. Clark is president with W. M. Fiero as secretary and treasurer. Orange county local fire insurance agents plan to form a county organization as a branch of the New York State Local Insurance Agents Association. Clarence Many, a New York Ontario & Western fireman, and Harry C. Warren, Erie messenger, are recovering from injuries at Thrall Hospital.
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Taday
H. Clark
W. M. Fiero
Orange County
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New York State Local Insurance Agents' Association
Clarence Many
New York
Ontario & Western
Thrall Hospital
Harry C. Warren
Erie
James Street
Thrall Borpital
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