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Middletown Times Press

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Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1916

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Burglary at Maybrook Drug Store Leads to Arrests

Three Buffalo men Robert Kingston Ray Cagner and another unnamed companion were arrested in Maybrook after a burglary at Twice Enter Drug Store on Main Street. Investigators found drugs and about $25 in cash missing while police traced footprints to several ground floor windows. The suspects, described as strangers, were held by Justice of the Peace Cox in Montgomery and later committed to Goshen jail on burglary charges.

Robert Kingston Davis Ray Cagner Buffalo Enbrrgh Grand Ferry Mr. Watts Michael Carroll Ben Watts Maybrook Justice of the Peace Cox Montgomery Goshen Cartroi

Another Advance for Prohibition Gains Senate Support

The Senate judiciary committee ordered a special meeting for Thursday to decide whether to recommend a policy to the full Senate on a constitutional amendment prohibiting importation and sale. The debate focused on enforcement and the nationwide push for prohibition, with discussions of the amendment’s reach and potential implications.

International News Service Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Ee Mac

Explosion Kills Japanese Scientist Aide In Park Home

A late Sunday explosion at the Merriewold Park estate of Dr Jokishi Takamine destroyed the acetylene lighting plant, injuring two workers. LaRue Kinne died at Thrall Hospital at 11:22 PM while Charles Dill remained hospitalized with burns and possible eye injuries. Dr Eben Takamine and staff arranged special trains to transfer the injured to Middletown, where doctors attended them. Kinne’s death is confirmed, with burial arrangements through Rockafellow.

Thrall Jokishi Takamine Merriewold Park St. Toseah’s Sullivan County LaRue Kinne Eben Takamine United States New York City J. F. Curtette Monticello Thralt Hospital Middletown St. Joseph’s Ben Tekemine Takamines Merriewold Minea Tree Thrall Hospital Eben Takemine Takamine Japan Tokio Auer Takamine Takamine Laboratories Tak Eben Charles Dill J. F. Gurlette Curlette St Joseph's Gurlette Bakamine Carielle Summitville New York St Joseph's Depot St. Joseph's Station Summtvil Bloomingburg Imade T. D. Mills Wisner Avenue Mills Carlette Yakamine Charles Dil Northwar-Meyer Rockafellow Burial Company North Street

Secretary to Direct Work of Kenosha Chamber of Commerce

G D Theleen of Kenosha Wisconsin, 32, named managing secretary of the Chamber of Commerce beginning next year. He comes from the Kenosha Retail Association and was selected from about two dozen applicants after a committee interview. Salary set at 2000 for first year with possible raise later. he will move here soon to assume duties. A four page monthly bulletin will be issued for wee pee members without ads. Directors advised shoppers to visit stores in forenoon to ease crowding. No noon meeting next Monday due to Christmas. Radeker to remain until Theleen installed.

G. D. Theleen Kenosha Wis Chamber of Commerce Chamber Hotel Waldo Theleen Kenosa John H. Morrison Fred S. Rogers Stanley Millspaush Radeker

Hearings Open On Compulsory National Service Plan

Senate military affairs sub committee began hearings on the Chamberlain plan to create a Swiss style army. Antimilitarists and preparedness advocates presented objections. General Hugh L. Scott urged universal training, citing 62 percent of National Guard lacked firearm training. He warned volunteer forces are undemocratic and insufficient against trained enemies.

International News Service Washington Dec Congress United States Senate National Guard Borah China Hugh L. Scott United States Army Scott

Dismiss New York Labor Test Case

The Supreme Court dismissed the case challenging New York State limits on hours of women workers for lack of jurisdiction. It declined to rule on the merits, saying state court resources had not been exhausted, and signaled preference for the lower court finding the law constitutional.

International News Service Washington Dec New York State Supreme Court

Bordens Bay Farms Stocking Dairy Stock in Orange County

The Orden s Milk Company has bought Edward McNamara farm of 260 acres and Charles B Hulse farm of 200 acres in Blooming Grove Orange County. The purchases place two fine county dairies under new ownership with plans to take possession next month. The sale signals the rise of large dairy stock and breeding cattle on the properties. Meanwhile the New York Signal Corps first battalion under Major W L Hallinan is returning from the Mexican border and will arrive in New York City by noon Tuesday after passing through Chicago and Middletown via the Erie railroad.

New York Ordens Milk Company Blooming Grove Orange County Edward McNamara Charles B Hulse Borden Company Broan Acres Rockland County New York Signal Corps W. L. Hallinan New York City Chicago Middletown Erie

May Settle Strike Moves Toward Peace Talks

New York December 18 steps to settle the garment workers strike in New York Newark and nearby cities were taken today. A conference between union officials and more than 50 employers showed a desire for peace talks and both sides indicated likely good results as meetings continued.

New York Garment Workers Newark

Shortages In Sullivan County Reported By Board Probe

A Sullivan County board inquiry into funds of poor superintendent CBL Downie cites alleged shortfalls nearing 10600 tied to a Newark bond. The committee plans to subpoena nonlisting voucher mems and pursue counterfeit or duplicate claims while Downie vanished after December 9.

Lloyd George to address Commons on peace plan amid public opposition

London reports Lloyd George will unveil Britain's response to Germany's peace note in Parliament. He may urge dissolution of Parliament if public antagonism grows, and reiterate demands Germany must cede territory and compensate for war damages. Ambassadors monitor the shift as Vatican and Washington weigh responses.

International News Service London England Germany Lloyd George AL Bonar Law House of Commons Belgium Foreign Office Passe Conmons King George Asquith A. J. Balfour W. H. Pase Robert Cecil Washington Mec Hague von Bernstorff Boston Prof Mimaterberg Bler Florida Rome Tas Vatican Holy See

Gerleit Auto Spring Wheel Co to Manufacture Wheels

The Gerleit Auto Spring Wheel Co incorporated in New York plans to purchase property on Montgomery Street from C. Be and C. Van Fleet to build a plant for patented auto spring wheels. The wheels feature a curved vanadium steel spring with spokes and rim and will use solid rubber or airless tires. Manufacturing will start as machinery arrives and demand grows with positive demonstrations in the city.

Gerleit Auto Spring Wheel Co. Incorporated New York State Montgomery Street C. BE

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Tho Takamine Estate Phen Takamine Kinne and Dill Tearn Commerce Wisconsin Bordens Bay Co. Farms Signal Corps Sullivan Des Board of Supervisors Cbl Downie Globe Indemnity Co Newark City Downies Maxwell Shinn Itev Wr Gerard Christiania Frederick VIII Berlin Bloomingburg High School van Fleet Phive
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