Bolsheviks seize Rostov Nakhitchevan and Taganrog
Petrograd agency reports Bolsheviks capture Rostov Nakhitchevan and Taganrog in Cossack region. Cossack leader Kale dines arrested by his generals. Korniloff defeated and wounded near Bielghred. Rubrics note reduced artillery on western front and Austro German attacks near Brenna. Also reports progress against U boat campaign and cold weather in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Petrograd
Rostov
Nakhitchevan
Taganrog
Kaledines
Korniloff
Bielghred
Kaledine
Rutoff
Counter Revolutionary Military
Orenbure
Taliaz
Brenna
Brenta River
Brenta
Monte Baretta
Paris
Serges
Mayor Thompson tackles coal panic in Middletown
Mayor Thompson rejects panic over coal shortage and denounces hoarding. He notes some families have extra stock and argues against selfish collecting while industries and military needs require steady supply and government distribution safeguards continue. The story continues on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Middletown
Firemen Out Find No Blaze In Minor Kitchen Incident
A pan of overheated grease burst into flame at 8 20 this morning in a home at 7624 Montgomery Street Occupied by Peter Beneto the blaze caused a general alarm but was quickly extinguished by a nearby resident Postmaster D B Sweeney The house is owned by Peter Sullivan A pillow caught fire at 2244 Rowan Street Friday around 8 26 threatening a larger blaze and a Still alarm brought Chief Higham and fire units to the scene They arrived as flames were tackled from the window and no major damage occurred The house is owned by Frank Palo
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Hox 14
Wickham Avenue
Prince Street
Peter Beneto
Mortgomery Street
Times-Press
D. B. Sweeney
Peter Sullivan
William Green
Rowan Street
Higham
Excelsiors
Eagles
Phoenix
Frank Palo
Fire Destroys Shiels Hotel in Ulster County
Ellenville, Dec 15 Fire destroyed the large hotel of James Shiels at Lackawack Thursday afternoon about 2. The blaze, likely from a defective chimney, left Shiels with over 50 years in operation. The fire consumed the 123 room hotel and a rear outbuilding, due to lack of water sources. Loss pegged between 56,000 and 66,000 pounds with about 16,000 in insurance.
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Ellenville
James Shiels
Lackewack
Fie
Shiels
Eaj Ginners
Ulster County
Russians Arrest U.S. Commissioner In Russia Probe
Petrograd reports Charles Smith of St Louis, on the staff of John Stevens head of the American Railway Commission to Russia, has been arrested. Also noted is a Middletown High School skiing party at Midway Park enjoying the first heavy snow, with conditions described as ideal for skiing.
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Br Associated Press
Petrograd
Charles 5. Smith
St Louis
John Stevens
American Railway Commission
Russia
Middletown High School
Midway Park
Stow
Brown Blakeslee Debate Invitation Seats Reserved
Des 15 1917 letter to The Taxpayers' and Business Men's League expresses disappointment at not receiving acceptance to attend the Brown Blakeslee Debate at Stratton Theatre tomorrow evening. A platform seat is reserved for the president and a block of seats for league members until 7:54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers’ and Business Men's League
Stratton Theatre
Willig
Stanard Dow Butler
Conductor Loses Gold Watch On Erie Train No 3
Conductor Thomas E. Gray of Port Jervis lost a gold hunting-case watch valued at 250 dollars while leaning from Erie train No 3 as it approached the station. A search through fresh snow near the North street crossing failed to recover the watch and a reward is offered for its return to Erie Agent James M. Wright.
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Thomas E. Gray
Porth Jervis
Erie Train No. 3
North Street
Gray
Erje
James M. Wright
Armenian relief speaker to address Webb Horton church
General M. X. Azgadetian, fresh from Armenia via Russia, will speak tomorrow morning at Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church. The Armenian and Syrian relief committee touts him as an engaging, knowledgeable speaker on the current situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. X. Azgadetian
Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Armenia
Russia
Red Cross Workers Plan Christmas Membership Drive
Red Cross workers met Friday at headquarters to organize the Christmas membership campaign for next week. John Bright chaired the meeting with Sergeant Arthur M. K. Bunde sharing recruiting experiences. Ward workers will report daily at 5 PM at city hall to assist sales booths coordinated by Mrs. W. L Van Kleeck, listing volunteers by date and role.
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Red Cross
John Bright
Arthur M. K. Bunde
W. L van Kleeck
C. J. Giering
3. B. Hulett
Marion Henderson
Helen Cowley
Thomas C. Rogers
A. Preston
A. M. Ambler
Graft T. Hares
Louise Jordan
P. Wallace Dawkins
Bert Shorter
Hortense Decker
M. E. Slawson
Ethel Mitchell
Mildred Clark
John H. Galrowzy
E. van Dyke Wisht
D. W. Rich
Walter K Merritt
Rosaline Bull
Dorothy Bull
G. D. Theleen
C. A. Owen
Madeleine Dusenberry
Elizabeth Youngs
J. H. Noelle
G. L. Holcomb
Samuel Stickney
Oscar Terhune
Charles A. Adams
H. C. McBrair
Richard D. Clemson
Cora Jordan
Lillian Sundstrom
L. G. Harford
Walter L. Marx
Genevieve Orden
Mildred Hartin
Edward C. Vollmer
C. P. Clark
B. P. Flory
G. A. Swalm
J. W. Crans
G. T. Townsend
Frank Fancher
Charles Co. Young
M. G. Garland
DB. B. Hardenbergh
Irving C. Bull
John ©. R. Taylor
Frank H. Finn
John D. Wood
S. D. Moore
B. P. Fiery
Harold B. Woodward
Helen Hulett
Frances Hoar
Stanley G. Fhlmer
Qinnie Wilcox
Stanley N. Hols
Coal shortage idles Cleveland plants. resumption expected
One hundred thousand men are out of work and hundreds of major plants idle in Cleveland as a coal shortage halts production. Authorities plan immediate resumption Monday if coal supply reaches facilities without further delays.
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Associated Press
Cleveland, O
Arch Swindler Crawford Life Read Like Novel
Arch swindler Samuel Oakley Crawford known as Rev Arthur Worthington, age 72, died after a confrontation with Jennie Showalter who exposed him. He had married and swindled 32 509 dollars from her and many others, with a volatile history in criminal circles and multiple marriages. The tale reads like fiction, with a career spanning decades and numerous imprisonments.
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Samuel Oakley Crawford
Arthur Worthington
Newburgh
Times
Crawford
Jennie A. Showalter
Wiliminat del
Isle Pame
Charles Grahau Boone
Wrapped Note In Railroad Signal Cap Reaches Middletown
A note wrapped around a railroad signal cap was dropped from a troop train near Middletown. It revealed three local patriots from Middletown, George W. Hazes Horace D. Martin and David Hart, were en route to Keliss Field San Antonio Texas for aviation training. The message ends with greetings and a Merry Christmas two similar notes had been reported dropped earlier.
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Middletown
Sliddletown
Ene
George W. Hazes
Horace D. Martin
Empire Garage
David Hart
David Hart, Formerly «Mmployed As A Chef In “Jack’s Land
Orange County Trust Co
Keliss Field
San Antonio
Texas
Q M Sergeant Radzinsky Home on Furlough
Quartermaster Sergeant Charles F. Radzinsky has returned to Middletown on furlough from Camp Wadsworth South Carolina. He reports soldiers anticipate ten day leaves and notes intensive trench training continues as the 2nd Division rests in the south. The Times-Press also advertises calendars available at the business office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F
Camp Wadsworth
S. C
Co. i. First Infantry
Radzinsky
Middletown
Times-Press
Burglars Visit Dry Goods Co
Thieves entered the Don ov an Building on North street and robbed the 0 W Dry Goods Co of shoes and women’s wear. Entry was gained by breaking a back window sash and the crime occurred near the Urie railroad tracks. Proprietor M G Gos sell found disordered shoe boxes the next morning and police began investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. & W. Dry Goods Co., Inc
Donovan
North Street
Donovan Brock
Hf North Street
Urie
M. G. Gossell
Mm Chorse
Funeral for Miss Anna Gordon Held at Home and Church
The funeral for Miss Anna Gordon was held at her parents home at 19 Den Avenue with a prayer service. Public services followed at Grace Episcopal Church at 2 o clock conducted by Rev E F Smithers Jr. A large number of friends attended as tokens of love and esteem. A later note mentions a Central Labor Union meeting to hear a Newark strike update, postponed by storm. A four act play Me and Otis was postponed due to the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gordon
Archibald Gordon
den Avenue
Grace Episcopal Church
Smithers, Jr
Miss Gordon
Pallbear
C. Wiliam Rosen
Walter L. Benedict Darwin
Central Labor Union
Newark
Minian
Otis
North Street
Circleville
Big rush of men to join army amid draft rules
The War Department initiated a nationwide draft classification system with 10 000 of 4 000 000 registrants slated for first class duty. Local boards sent 149 questionnaires about exemptions and classifications, while many volunteers faced rejection due to recruiting machinery failures. Secretary Baker intervened to aid thousands eager to enlist but rejected.
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United States Army
Uncle Sam
Tig Ai
Focal Board
Exeption Board
Shi
Montgomfour
Campbell
Middle Hope
Deckoit
Water
Conn
Se York
Washingtonville
Roseton
Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Ation
Baker
Ot Army
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Granoma
Oez
Lackawack
U.S
Franklin H. Kramer
Mr. and Mies
Max F. Kramer
Bonnell Street
France
104Th Aero Squadron
Sergeant Bride
F. J. Herres
Ella Tierney
John Armstalden
Arch Swindler
Newburgh Jail
New Windsor
Presbyte
Arts
Newport News
Lieut
F. H. Penney
Frank Herbert Penney
G. H. Penney
Goshen
Penney
General Electric Co
Schenectady
Fort Niagara
Camp Vail
Little Silver
N. J
Kelly’s Field
Q. M
Miss Anna Gordon
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