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Middletown Times Press

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Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

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Campbell Sues Bulkley Over Fees for Training Horses

Thomas Everett Campbell, 72, ex Newark police retiree, sues Benjamin A. Bulkley of Southport for 735 dollars claiming two years of wages as trainer and jogger at the Historic Track. Attorney Gott opens for the plaintiff calling horse racing the sport of kings and judges, as court adjourns with testimony incomplete.

Goshen Thomas Everett Campbell Newark N. J Benjamin A. Bulkley Southport Genn J. Floyd Halstead Philip A. Rorty Campbell Mr. Halstead Percy D. Gott Orange County

No Steps Taken To Get in Touch With U S Leaders

Paris reports no steps have been taken by the French or British governments to contact U S political leaders about reservations to the Versailles area. The Associated Press notes official circles say no action has been initiated.

U. S Associated Press Paris

Thought Truck Had Been Stolen

An automobile mystery from North Berg RM XS J details a mistaken theft involving local property. Investigators traced the incident to De Gamer eyeen and clarified ownership at Mount oseasdons, concluding the vehicle was not stolen.

Pynes North Berg Rm XS. J Smeth Enset de Gamer Eyeen Mount Oseasdons

Fire on Wayanda Avenue Causes Fire Department Response

Fire on the second floor of A Selvari and Sons junk building at 29 Wayanda Avenue delayed shipments of 40 to 50 bales of rags destined for Massachusetts and Connecticut. Chief Higham redirected calls to include Phoenix and Wealkills. damage about $1,000. Fire likely started by hot coals in a wash boiler or a spark from a stove. water damage on the ground floor forced drying of rags for nearly a month. Insurance carried via E. E. and L. S. Conkling. Captain Malone obituary notes 25 years service at the state hospital and long city building.

Massachusetts Connecticut A. Selvari Junk and Reg Dealers Wawayanda Avenue Suji Charles Higham Excelsiors, Eagles and McQuoids Box 37 Phoenix Wealkills Higham Mir. Salvati

Flag at the Top of Christmas Trees Movement Begins

The Chamber of Commerce funded by its Board aims to promote placing the American flag atop municipal, school, church, and home Christmas trees. This local action follows Dayton Ohio mayoral guidance to display the flag to spread American ideals and Christian values during the season.

Chamber of Commerce Lmayor Dayton Ohio America Christ

Committee to Investigate Wages and Prices to Form

John P. White former United Mine Workers president and Rembrandt Peale independent coal operator of Pennsylvania named as members of a three member commission to study wages and prices in the bituminous coal industry. President Wilson expected to appoint the panel during the day. Both Peale and White aided Fuel Administrator Garfield during the war.

Associated Press Washington John P. White United Mine Workers Rembrandt Peale Pennsylvania Wilson Peele White Gerfield

Goldman and Berkman to be Deported Soon

New York officials expect word today on the deportation timing for Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman. Ellis Island holds ninety one men and three women anarchists awaiting removal, with twenty anarchists ordered for deportation though details of method and schedule remain unspecified.

Associated Press New York Enmums Goldman Alexander Berkman Ellis Island West Thi

Battle for Mivmori Senate Leader Ahead of Caucus

The Mivmori Senate caucus meets Saturday to choose a permanent leader after the death of Senator Martin. Rumors focus on possible successors with contesting factions led by Underwood and Archcock. Glass has not been sworn in as treasurer and was recently appointed by Governor Pavia of Virginia.

Senate Treasur Glass Pavia Virginia Martin Underwood Arichcock Nebraska

Prisoner Marries After Serving Twenty One Years

Arch ie Mull, soon to wed Grace Howe, left Great Meadows Prison after a 21 year sentence. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Naghnua following their wedding. The story notes Mull had been in prison for a murder case involving Meine BR. Lord and Nashua are referenced in relation to the case.

Associated Press Glens Fails Archie Mull Great Meadows Mein Grace Howe Marltorc Mass Riri Muil Naghnua Meine BR Nashua Hin An

Coal Strike Declared Victory for Government Says Palmer

Washington December 12 The soft coal strike ended with officials claiming government victory. General Palmer testified there was no settlement but that workers had complied with demands and returned to work. Senate support was described as being divided among caucus members with several doubtful Senators noted.

Associated Presa Washington Palmer Theategal Tutter

Patrolman Wood Suffers Fractured Arm After Fall

Patrolman Fred B. Wood sustained a fractured right arm after a slip and fall in front of Grange Courts Trust Company on North Street. An X-ray at Dr. M C Connor’s office confirmed the injury. Dr. Robert R. Cordner said initial thoughts suggested no fracture, but Wood’s pain proved otherwise. He rests at home at 1 Prospect Avenue and is reported resting comfortably.

Fred B. Wood Grange Courts Trust Company North Street M. C. Connor Robert R. Cordner Wood Weed Devin Cordner

Increase in Fay And Workers Is Shown in Report

A Beed summary notes a rise in fay and workers with figures from the November region. The report highlights a 664 percent jump in men's clothing, marking the sharpest increase among sectors.

Assoriatee Press

Manxman Disaster Drowns 43 Crew Members

A radiogram from the British steamer British Isles reports the British steamer Manxman floundered in mid ocean, drowning 43 crew members including the captain and first mate. The surviving crew, numbering more than a dozen, were rescued by the British Isles and are due in New York Monday.

Halifax Isley New York

Christmas Meat Prices Show Small Increases for Poultry

Dealers report chickens and turkeys likely higher for Christmas with turkeys about 60 cents a pound and chickens between 42 and 48 cents. Pork cuts edge down as prices ease across ham bacon and shoulder, while overall meat pricing trends downward though perishable items fluctuate.

Claur L Everyons Porterhouse

OUR COUNTY LAWMAKERS

Hamlet S Ree supervisor of Blooming Grove appointed to serve out the Leonard term and elected for the next term. He served five years as justice of the peace and one year as coroner. He sits on Town Expenses Elections and County Treasurer committees and is secretary treasurer of the Grange County Branch of the Dairymen's League.

Hamlet S. Ree Blooming Grove William M. Leonard Mr. Roe Grange County Dairymen's League

Poison Gas Kills Four in Family

A New York report describes a family tragedy tied to poison gas, with four members dead including a child. The incident occurred at a residence on Emmons venue near Sheep Hill, and investigators await details as they examine the scene and evidence.

New York Flanner Perham Mate Sa Aertine Aed Pootem

Scarlet Fever Declines In City Health Report

Health Officer Dr J L Hanmer reports a drop in scarlet fever cases in the city this morning. The Times Press notes no rival advertising in the region.

J. L. Hanmer

Attempt to Kill French in Dublin

An assassination attempt occurred at about one o'clock in Dublin as Viscount French, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, traveled between Ashton Gate and the Vice Regal Lodge. A shot missed its target, striking a nearby avian animal and injuring a policeman, while Lord French escaped unharmed.

Viscount French Lieut Ireland Cor Associated Press Dublin Lord French Ashton Gate Phoenix Park Lodz Aavihan Hed Loni French

Bride of 16 Arrested on Unruly Charge

Margarit Formes, a 16 year old bride, was arrested Wednesday at a Walden bag factory on a warrant issued by Justice Griffin. The case involves alleged underage marriage and parental consent disputes. She was turned over to a county matron for remand while her father hires attorney RB T. Hume for a Supreme Court hearing.

Walden Wiliam Kim Margarit Formes Nenrgh Tonk Roak Jerencs Pond Supreme Court

Public Control of Meat and Big Five Decree

Washington reports the government orders a sweeping court decree separating the Armour Swift Cudahy Morris & Co. and Wilson & Co. from retail stores and nonmeat food interests. The pact imposes U S supervision, sale of holdings in railroads newspapers warehouses and unrelated businesses, and disassociation from retail meat operations.

Washington Armour, Swift, Cudahy, Morris & Co Wilson & Co Times-Press United States Itvestec Ublic Sterzsee

Opposes Health Insurance Expansion in Newbury

A resident of Newbury expresses opposition to health insurance expansion. The fragment notes a stance against compulsory coverage and mentions efforts to rescind or resist related measures.awaiting fuller context

Newbursh

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Bulkley Kings Attorney Gott Wayanda Avenue Malone A. Salvati Robert A Mel Pensie Aiddletown State Hospital Malone Wisborn Charlies Malone Abbie Osborn Lewton Mary J. Bell Wacviac Emma Goldman Berkman Mivmori OUR County Lawmakers S. Roe the Times Press Bride of
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