McBride Sues Orange County Over Interest
Goshen, Dec 16 Enoch Wilber McBride an attorney sues Orange County and County Treasurer Thomas B. Gibson to recover interest on funds held by the treasurer. The case No. 51 on the calendar is set for trial December 2. McBride argues funds should be invested for higher income, while defendants claim treasurers acted within rights and that funds have been reinvested in bonds and mortgages.
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Goshen
Enoch Wilber McBride
New York
County of Orange
Thomas B. Gibson
McBride
Supreme Court
Joseph W
Percy VD. Gott
Joseph W. Gott
Everett Sanford
Sanford
Charles IL. Mead
Highland National Bank of Newet
Mead
Cie
Mort Geees
Sanford Wasble
Rej
Bends
Maviga Jt
Mat
Hia
Hospital Steward Joseph F Shen Dies at Wanda State Homeopathic Hospital
The state hospital at Wanda received word that Joseph F. Shen steward of the Wanda State Homeopathic Hospital has died. F W Kyte auditor of the company was designated to represent the department at the funeral. The article notes that Friday marked the last day of studies for local school students until January as a two week break was granted over holidays.
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State Hospital
Pammission
Joseph F. Shen
Gowanda State Homeopathic Hospital
F. W. Kyte
Com
Fia
Weather forecast for Washington: fair and cold
The daily forecast from Washington predicts continued cold weather with fair skies tonight and through Wednesday. No precipitation is expected and temperatures stay well below seasonal norms. Wind may remain light to moderate across coastal areas.
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Washington
Advocates Health Insurance Bill At Middletown Meeting
Miss Olga S. Halsey spoke in favor of the Davenport Dennehue Health Insurance bill at a Middletown Civic Club session in city hall. About 40 physicians nurses and mothers attended as Halsey refuted opposing arguments and invited questions.
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Olga S. Halsey
Civic Club
Middletown
W. H. Scholtz
Miss Halsey
Winch & Speaker
Middletown Civic Club
Davenport-Donohue Dhl
Rev C H Mattison Talks With Wife of French President
Reverend C H Mattison, former Orange County Citizens' League head, describes a letter dated November 26 from Mrs. Mattison recounting his talk with Madame Poincare in Paris. He notes housing shortages, his planned travels to Abbeville Boulogne and Ypres to photograph battle areas for stereoscopic slides. He plans to return home by year end after two years abroad with the Brush troops from India.
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C. H. Mattison
Citizens’ League of
Orange County
Associated Law
M. c
Paris
France
Poincare
French Republic
Mra. Mattison
Mr. Mattison
Madame Poincare
Mathisen
Abbeville
Bologne
Ypres
Brush
India
Mrs Minnie Shaw Price Wed in Chile to F L Jorgensen
Mrs Minnie Shaw Price married F L Jorgensen in Calama Chile S A where he serves as general superintendent of Exypioraten Company. Jorgensen, a metallurgist with Gugeanheim mining ties, has led largest copper mine Chuquicamata for years and will relocate with his three children to Chile.
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Minnie Shaw Price
Chile
Rnte Exypioraten
Jen Aga
Wes
F. L. Jorgensen
Calama
S. A
Jorgensen
Robert W. Shaw
Circleville
Mia. M. E. Slawson
Alex H. Shaw
Bir
Gugeanheim
Chuquicamata Chile
Trolley Company Reduces Fares In Cleveland
In Cleveland the street railway cuts fares to six for a quarter starting at midnight, while transfers remain one cent. The Taylor grant ties fare changes to the interest fund, lowering fares when funds exceed $700,000 and raising them if funds fall below $300,000.
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Cleveland
Mother changes story in murder case
Atlantic City report says Miller Blake is accused of killing his son. The mother repudiates her prior claim that two Black men overpowered her and abducted the boy. She suggests possible delusion and insanity influenced her earlier statements.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
Mrea
Miller Blake
Gelasiona
Germans to Pay for Warships in Scapa Flow Case
Paris dispatch reports the new Germano delegation arrived by special car on an ordinary express train to discuss compensation for the sinking of German warships in Scapa Flow. Crowds at the station watched the visitors with interest and curiosity.
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Associated Press
Paris
Scapa Frow
Rebekahs Medley Supper At Martha Washington Loder No 36
An engaging Monday night session by Martha Washington Loder Rebekah No 36 drew good attendance. An impromptu entertainment followed by a medley supper entertained members and friends as three candidates began the week’s initiation.
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Martha Washington
Loder Rebekah
War Time Prohibition Repeal Bill Faces House Vote
A dismal mood grips liquor interests as wartime dry laws face repeal debates. The Agricultural Committee ordered new proceedings while the Supreme Court ruling sustains prohibition, leaving whiskey wine and beer dealers facing potential ruin and locked bonds in warehouses. The decision limits alcohol to at most one percent and blocks transfers of stock to American sales.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Agricultural Committee
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Retail Liquee Dealers Association of
W York
United States Supreme Court
Times-Press
Ita
America
Special House
High Court
New York
New Fire Engines For Newburgh
Announcement that Newburgh will purchase ten fire engines at a total cost of £17,660. Funds will be raised through the sale of bonds and the measure is to be effected by municipal action and bond issuance. The plan names Manager James Miller White and outlines the coordination for equipment delivery and department use.
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Newburgh
James Miller
Theni Fire Department
Mexico City responds to U S note on Consul Jenkins
The Foreign Office in Mexico City says the second note from the United States will be answered with the customary courtesy in Mexican diplomacy. Governors of all states are summoned to meet December 20 with President Carranza to plan faster pacification and outline elections to reduce disturbances.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Foreign Office
United States
Conaul Jenkins
Mexico
Carranza
Iehmeee
Citywide water outage hits Middletown area, resumes after thaw
Early this morning a portion of Middletown faced a water outage as the Stonhiegen system comprising five reservoirs froze. High winds and cold weather created ice coating that clogged gate valves, cutting supply to clearwater and mains. Officials expected restoration within two to three days.
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Middletown
Fatewars
Fee
Srsma
Catt predicts 36 states ratify suffrage by Feb 1 1920
Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the National Woman Suffrage Association, predicts the federal suffrage amendment will be ratified by 36 states by February 1 1920. She notes fourteen state legislatures will act by the end of next month and says the move would set a speed record for approving a constitutional amendment.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
National Woman Suffrage Association
Mercury Drops Near Zero Across Region
Winter weather shatters records as thermometers dip below zero in several areas. Middletown reported about six above zero at dawn while Gaybreak and nearby towns logged five to six below. The Times Press notes widespread cold with frigid winds and warnings of continued low temperatures.
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Middletown
Ward
Sullivan County
Gaybreak
Walter Pipes
Munter
Fraume
Times
Thompson Ridge
Pine Bush
Circleville
Campbell Hal
Deeress
Welcome for George H. Decker at reme Court session
The morning session at the reme Court in Ashen welcomed George H. Decker. He sits with Justice Seeger and chatted about past experiences while greeting the bar members. Decker, now farming near Penn Yan, has recently returned and received a hearty reception.
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Reme Court
Ashen
HO Decker
A. H. F. Seexer
Decker
Penn Yan
Justice Seeger
Condition Nears Normal in Coal Distribution
The Rail Road Administration reported coal distribution approaching normal levels with deliveries as billed except for a few emergencies. A commission to investigate ware and price issues in the coal mining industry was to be appointed by Thursday, per White House statements. In Pittsburgh, only two or three mines remained in operation, with expectations workers would be back at union headquarters and labor action ongoing.
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Associated Prese
Washington
Railroad Administration
White House
Pittsburgh
Union
Four Children Quarantined as Scarlet Fever Spreads
A Hard Luck family faced a quarantine after scarlet fever struck several children. Despite earlier disinfection efforts, a second child developed the illness, leading to a second quarantine and strained accountability as health officials reviewed the outbreak.
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Nermnern
Board of Health
Calpred
the Health Board
I. W. W. Is Not Bad at Heart at Annual Meeting
One hundred fifty attended the dinner as the organization discussed unrest and education. A speaker highlighted the value of constructive action to alleviate discontent in the community, urging focus on guiding a campaign of education rather than blame.
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Wasston
Indus
UN Ae
Chamber of Aight
Conta
Smith
Washington
Sherman Rogers
Lansuaré
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Chamber Commerce
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South America
Trolley Company
Rebekahs
U. S. Supreme: Court
Clearwell
John A. Korschen
Rors
Mercury
George H. Decker
Xen
Lanmer
E~ Bachan
RGANS
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