Stolen Infant Is Home After High Milk Prices
Arthur Phillips Wentz, abducted July 27 from a Bronx storefront area, was returned to his mother in New York City. Detectives aided by local investigators traced the child as milk costs rose, leading the kidnapper to confess in a note that he could not sustain the theft. The infant’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Wentz of 409 East Eighty Second Street, placed the boy in their arms amid a Christmas scene as a note was found with the baby.
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New York
Arthur Phillips Wentz
Bronx
Birs
Grace
Arthur
August Wentz
Eighty Second Street
Wentz
Mrs. Wentz
Autos Fail To Enter Adelman Store In North Street Incident
Two automobiles narrowly avoided collision with John Adelman’s news store at 93 North street as Overland and Buick vehicles slid toward the window. The Overland struck a newspaper rack and fender damage was reported. no injuries noted. Weather section follows with fair, cold outlook for Washington area.
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John Adelman
H. J. Powelson
North Street
Morris B. Wolf and Brother
D. Mills
Rotary Club Aids City Boys With Recreation And Drill
The Rotary Club has taken in about 400 boys aged 9 to 21, offering recreation and vocational guidance. A. C. DeMeritt Jr. directs daily activities in the club rooms, with half hour military drill for ages 9–16 and evening drills for 16–21, plus time at the State Armory. The program blends sports, reading, boxing, and magazines as boys pursue discipline and skill building.
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Middletown
Eotery Club
A. C. DeMeritt, Jr
Ule State Armory
DeMerrtt
Wickham Barn Burns Near Breeze Hill
Fire destroyed the Wickham barn complex on the Harden Dennis farm near Breeze Hill four miles from Slate Hill. Howard R. Wickham the centied dealer owned the frame structures valued at about 8000 dollars with 49 tons of hay and farm implements lost. 28 cows and 6 horses were saved as auction for the livestock is planned next Saturday.
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Howard R. Wickham
Centie
Harden Dennis
Breeze Hill
Slate Hill
Wickham
Times-Press
Houston
Decision Against The British Government
The Associated Press reports a decision deemed one of the most important ever rendered against government, stressing its impact on British governance and the political landscape.
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Gov’t
Associated Press
Sir Johnson E
Mexican Reply Aims to Calm Tension Over Jenkins Lease
Report from Mexico City on December 17 describes a conciliatory Mexican reply to the United States regarding the Jenkins lease issue. The government response follows the second American note and seeks to ease strains between the two nations.
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iBy Associated Preas
Mexico City
Consul Jenkins
Ball
Mexico
United States
Jenkins
Birthday surprise for Mrs Mand TY Tichener
A small group of intimate friends surprised Mrs. Mand TY Tichener on Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday.
Mayor Cox Seeks $6,000 Post on State Tax Commission
Friends say Besslyn M. Cox aims for a State Tax Commission appointment. President Walter E. Knapp’s term ends Feb 8, 1920, with Merrill and Walsh remaining as commissioners. Salaries are $6,500 for the president and $6,000 for other members. If Walsh departs for another post, Governor Smith would gain a second appointment to the commission.
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Besslyn M. Cox
State Tax Commission
Friends
Walter E. Knapp
Canendaipua
Commission
State Tax Department
Senate
Knapp
John J. Merrill
Ahred
Michael J. Walsh
Konkers
Walsh
Tax Commission
Smith
Shower Given for Miss Costello by 35 Friends
A miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Robert D. Alford’s home on Sprague Avenue honored Miss Marie Costello with about 35 guests. Margaret Walsh and Christine Heinemann sang solos. gifts included cut glass linen and silver. The bride, Miss Costello, became Mrs. Frederick Sheldon of New York City on May day and will reside in New York after a Providence, R I trip.
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Robert D. Alford
Sprague Avenue
Marie Costello
Miar
Margaret Walsh
Christine Heinemann
Miss Costello
Frederick Sheldon
New York City
New Fork
Providence
Dinner for Middletown High School Football Squad
A complimentary dinner will be given to the Middletown High School football squad Monday evening December 22. The event occurs in the new embassy building and will be funded by contributions from individual Chamber members.
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Middletown High Schoo
Emmy
Armed Men Raid Cork and Bawden Railroad Premises
Disguised raiders infiltrated the Cork and Bawden Railroad at midnight and locked a worker in a storeroom as they searched for arms believed destined for a military post. The incident disrupts transit security in Cork. Mrs. Herbert Winterbourne died at 76 Linden Avenue of paralysis Tuesday evening, with funeral arrangements to be announced Thursday.
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Associated Preash
Cork
Cork & Bawden
Midinight
Winterbourne
Herbert Winterbourne
Linden Avenue
Mooseheart to Care for Children Of Francisco Family
Following the death of Percy Francisco, Middletown Lodge 339 of the Loyal Order of Moose organizes support for his wife and three sons. The Mooseheart home in Illinois will provide housing and education for Lowell 7, Kenneth 5, and Leonard 3 as they progress toward self sufficiency with future college opportunities and a stable home environment.
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Percy Francisco
Campbell Hall
Ontario and Western Gateman
Middletown Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose
Sid Tows
Chari A. Primmer
Schene
Fe Francisco
Mnoosehear
Leonard Vincent Francisto
Lowell Edward Francisco
Kenneth Earl Francisco
Mooseheart, IL
Policeman Arrested on Theft Charge in Local Incident
A policeman is under arrest on a theft charge amid a disorderly scene described as a break in at a show. Authorities say two suspects, named Jimmy and Stew, involved in the incident wore distinctive apparel and fled prior to police intervention.
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Associated Firess
Jimmy
Stew
Patrol
End of World Rumors Fail To Pan Out
On December 77 scientists and officials dismissed end of the world prophecies tied to planetary alignments. Weather experts found no signs of a solar conspiracy and reported colder conditions from low Atlantic and Pacific coastal lows across the country.
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Washington
Des
North Atlantic
Annual Rush At Postoffice Now Under Way
The annual holiday rush at the Incal post office is under way this morning. Postmaster reports that parcel post and other services are experiencing heavy activity as residents mail gifts and parcels.
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First Chase
Asks Newspapers To Use Economy Asks Newspapers To Use Economy 5 priv
In a brief note editors are urged to emphasize thrift and economy in reporting. The directive calls for concise coverage and avoidance of sensational detail while maintaining accuracy and fairness.
Reds Claim Kiev Capture by Aas Lomten Tae
The report asserts that Reds have captured Kiev with claims attributed to Aas Lomten Tae amid tensions in the southeast region.
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Reds
Kiev
Aas Lomten
Police officer injured in mysterious early morning incident
A patrolman in Orange County sustained injuries after a fall while on routine rounds near 1 Prospect Street. Responders found him unconscious and he was transported to a hospital. details of the incident remain unclear as investigators review surrounding circumstances and timing.
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Fred Bo
Orange County Trust
Dir
Chamber to Meet In New Building Friday Evening
A local chamber announces a meeting in its new building scheduled for Friday evening. The notice highlights a community gathering and potential discussions on upcoming plans and services.
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Chamber
Sugar price probe among New York merchants
City authorities investigate sugar costs amid claims of profiteering as brown and white sugar sell for 12 to 24 cents per pound. Mayor Cox and Police Chief McCoach seek Justice Department guidance on possible actions to curb gouging while wholesalers reportedly limit profit to half a cent and retailers to one cent.
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Rosslyn M. Cox
New York City
John D. McCoach
New Y Department of Ardor
Sigar
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