Prohibition Wins House Victory in Final Vote
Washington December 1 Nationwide prohibition carried the House by 282 to 128 after a day of debate. The tally exceeded two thirds, signaling approval and prompting celebratory demonstrations led by speakers and supporters. The action mirrors a Senate measure and extends the time for ratification to seven years.
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Washington
House
Senate
United States
Vets
Drrs
Berke
Bryan
Webb
North Carolina
Sheppard
Tasi
Questionnaires Sent to Registrants Across Regions
A batch of 128 questionnaires was dispatched, covering areas including Wallens, Montgomery, Walden, Mar Brook, Albany, Crystal Run, Campbell Hall, Fort Slocum, Elizabeth, and Meene. The note mentions inclusive ranges and regional divisions, with weather references noting warmer temperatures.
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Wallens
State officer clears up school physical training plan
A state inspector and Superintendent J F Tuthill met at city hall to align compulsory 360 minutes of weekly physical training with the school day. Students gain 20 minutes daily credit for travel, 16 minutes in classroom drills, 125 minutes in recess, plus credit for paper routes chores Bay Scout duties athletic teams and military training.
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A. C. Geer
J. F. Tuthill
Ofice
Cty Hall
Calf Sale Nets Red Cross a Thousand Across County
John H. Arfmann of this city presented a calf to the Orange County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting on December 1. The bureau bought it back for Red Cross then sent it to Liverpool for a final sale, where the county raised 1000 dollars to keep the calf as its permanent property.
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Red Cross
John H. Arfmann
Orange County Farm Bureau
Liverpool
X.x
D. ¥. Farley
Campbell Hall
Farm Bureau
Bureau
Artmann
Altmann
W. P. Robens
C. L. Amos
Oliver Cabana
L. L. Lawson
F. C. Knoles
Metcalb
H. A. Laver
C. Shanahan
Chas. Dole
M. Harman
H. Swarthan
Lee Kinne
F. Nieman
H. Yates
F. M. Adams
M. J. Carrigan
Strisklan
M. J. Allen
G Phelps
Swartwout Elected Town Clerk in Deerpark Vote
Port Jervis report states four soldier ballots were counted this morning. C. Swartwout won by one vote over Conrad Happ, with one ballot blank. Swartwout now holds a two vote majority overall. Happ is the present clerk.
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Times-Press
Port Jervis
Deerpark
2. C. Swartwom
Democraticandidate
Conrad Happ
Clarence Stearns
Charles W. Hagen
Sparrowbush
Harold van Inwegen
A Christmas Message from a Brother to the Family
A Christmas message from a brother urges the family to tighten belts and share resources. He notes World War I pressures from Germany reduce incomes and raise expenses but urges saving in food and clothing, avoiding luxuries, and giving to save the wounded and support the Red Cross for a richer Christmas in the heart.
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Germany
Red Cross
Mattison Is Going Abroad to Work With Army YMCA
The Rev Charles H Mattison of this city plans to report to Paris France early in January and then be assigned to YMCA work with the army He has offered his services and will join workers on the other side He has no definite assignment yet but believes in aiding soldiers wherever they are found After nearly nine years he was a longtime local clergyman.
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Charles H. Mattison
Paris
France
Mattison
Soldier Vote Counted in 1917 City Election
Soldiers votes largely determined mayoral and alderman contests in Midgetown as canvassers finished counting in ten districts. Rossin M. Cox led in most districts with a 25 vote majority over his rival. other officials showed narrow margins and several ties.
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Hlago
Corwin
Rossinn M. Cox
Mr. Cox
Frederick J. Herres
William L. Myerly
H. N. Beags
Justice of the Peace
Ananias B. Wheelver
L.william P. Cortes
Charlies J. Bord
Board of Education
James M. Ban
Edward C. Strack
Corporal Hanna Reported Serving in Georgia Camp
Gorporal John Hanna son of Mr and Mrs Charles Hanna of 37 Cottage Street serves with Co K 109th U S Infantry now at Camp Hancock Augusta Ga in military duty.
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Gorporal
John Hanna
Charles Hanna
Cottage Street
Co. K, 109Th U. S. Infantry
Camp Gancock
Augusta
Bomb at Governor Stevens mansion in Sacramento
An apparent midnight attempt on Governor William D. Stevens ends with the executive mansion wrecked but no injuries to the governor or Mrs. Stevens. The blast, heard citywide, used an estimated twenty to twenty-five sticks of dynamite. Two men fled the scene as police surmise pro German involvement.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Calif
William D. Stevens
Coal Situation Improves In City As Supply Rises
The coal situation in the city is notably better today as more fuel reaches residents. Archibald Taylor attends a New York meeting of the Orange County fuel board to discuss securing adequate coal. In Newburgh, two lightless nights are planned with limited lighting on Broad Street and in stores and displays to conserve energy.
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Archibald Taylor
New York
Orange County
County Fuel Administration
Newburgh
Broadway
First Day of the Campaign for Red Cross Memberships
Despite modest results on Monday only 37 memberships were turned in at 100 house to house canvasses and 4159 at sales booths, totaling 517 with the Fourth Ward leading. Campaign officials urge city-wide participation at Red Cross Headquarters sales stations or the Chamber of Commerce office, noting memberships last year carry into the next year and urging donations to reach a Christmas Eve goal.
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Red Cross
Margaret Stack
North Street
Chamber of Commerce
Coarge
Monhagen Reservoir Falls Behind Last Year in Water Level
The Monhagen Reservoir stood at 19 feet 10 inches on Monday, nine inches lower than a week ago and two feet seven inches lower than the same date last year. Measurements for Highlane and Shawangunk reservoirs were not taken due to deep snow.
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Monhagen
Highlane
Shawangunk
Snow on the Front and Draft Upheld in War News
Snow blankets the British front in France while artillery roars and limited activity persists on the French front from St. Quentin to Alsace. Canada’s election returns bolster conscription support for the Borden government with Liberal wins in Nova Scotia Quebec and the Prince Edward Islands. Colonel House visits the president as peace talks advance at Brest Litovsk and Hoffman Lodge in Philadelphia holds its annual meeting.
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