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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
6
Washington December 12 President Wilson issues a proclamation urging ten million Americans to join the American Red Cross during a nationwide membership drive next Sunday and Christmas Eve. He emphasizes personal support in wartime relief and the fulfillment of the Red Cross duty.
A notice from 252 S. Gray, Spring, states no assignment has been made. Gray enlisted yesterday and at 11:49 o clock Wednesday morning for Fort Slocum, where he will be administered into the Federal service.
Gustille reports that Mr. Le Sourd representing the Anti Saloon League of New York will address the Methodist District Church Sunday morning December 15 and the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening December 16. Onion services are planned and both Beth churches are hoped to attend.
Exclusive photos recount the torpedoing and sinking of the destroyer Jacob Jones during wartime patrols in European waters. The incident ends the life of a naval officer, brother to the Secretary of the Navy, with clues linking to earlier actions in the Spanish American War and the sinking of Winslow by Cuban shore batteries.
Chester Grange No. 984 elected officers for 1918 at its December meeting led by Master William R. Conklin and Secretary Dorothea Conklin. A Christmas social for children and Santa visit were planned for December 18. Re v Dr Grinton Schurch urged a united church drive in Straits area to promote righteous influence.
Rome reports Italian shipping losses by submarine for the week ended December 5, including more than 3,600 tons sunk and additional merchantmen over 140 tons. One steamship above 1,000 tons damaged, another under that tonnage lost, two vessels attacked but escaped.
A brief historical note presents a quotation about misunderstanding between individuals. It cites an Exchange remark suggesting that those who do not grasp another’s success may fail to perceive their own shortcoming.
Judge Carl A Day signs an absolute divorce for Mrs F A Hoyt from Ferdinnand A Hoyt of Beacon Idaho. Decree dated November 7 grants custody of two children to the mother with standard support and residence provisions. Mr Hart protested with a demurrer later overruled.
The public schools will end regular classes Friday December 27 for a holiday recess and reopen the morning of January ?. district officials announce upcoming vacation period and resumption date.
A fragment claims pot ash appears in furnace dust when making iron from ore, varying with ore type and charge composition. The note implies potash content shifts with ore and charge and suggests consulting the Times Press want columns for needs.
Governor Cox defies Federal Fuel Administration over coal shortage. He orders solid train loads sent to stricken Ohio fuel districts, accusing officials of price gouging and starved supply. The move clashes with F.C. Baird, Lakes Coal Pool administrator, who refused sanction.
London December 15 The Admiralty statement tonight notes a slight rise in British merchantmen and submarine losses in the past week. Fourteen vessels were sunk or damaged, marking renewed concern over naval threats.
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