Middletown Times Press History and Publishing Details
A historical notice lists multiple Middletown newspapers from the 19th century including the Times Press established in 1850s, the Weekly Press, Daily Times, and related editions. It records dates, offices, and staff roles such as editors and managers, plus subscription rates and advertising offices of the Stivers Printing Company in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pri-Weekly
Wiedletown
Times-Press
Middletown
Stivers Printing Company
John PL. Stivers
M.A. Stivers
Secr-Treas
H. Knickerbocker
Manags
American Newspaper Publishere - Assocation
Audit Berean
Circatactions
International News Service
Associated Presa
Associated Datties
Times-Press Notes On Ads And Historical Snapshots
A 1916 fragment from the Times-Press notes ad fraud cautions and reflects on historical items including Samuel Coleridge daughter Sarah Coleridge’s birth and death, the embargo act of 1807, George Eliot’s death, the Cracow siege, and British Parliament tallies, plus an astronomy blurb about celestial events and planetary visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Coleridge
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Iheswith
England
Cross
Mary Ann Evans
Lewes
George Eliot
Chelsea
Cracow
House of Commons
Prosperity and trade growth in Japan and US relations
Reports from Japan tout widespread industrial growth and robust exports, including war materiel to Russia, with large increases in trade with North America. Analysts note government subsidies, plant expansion, and reduced tariffs as drivers, cautioning on shifting balance of trade and the impact on United States interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russian Empire
Janan
Far East
United States
North America
International Court Proposal and World Peace Vision
The text argues Japan gains in markets via European war and tariff policy while urging an international court to settle disputes. It envisions a postwar world where nations face united economic and military consequences for force, aiming for lasting peace through lawful arbitration and collective enforcement. The piece advocates Taft style court ideas and a world court to deter future warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Bir
Taft
International Court
Hi Gant
Farmers View on Surplus Crops and Prices
President Wilson told the National Grange in Washington that large crops could prevent future shortages. He warned a constant surplus would depress prices, harming farmers if prices fall below the cost of production, and noted surplus glut could ruin markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grange
Washington
Wilson
Midland Chapter Elects Officers for 1917 Military Tone
In Midland Chanter No. 240 Royal Arch Masons convocation at the Masonic Temple, officers for 1917 were elected. George R. Wengernroth as High Priest, Chinton A. Keeler as King, Edgar Wood as Scribe, William L. Dickerson as Secretary, Thomas K. DeWitt as Treasurer, Howard B. Rogers as Trustee, with the appointive officers to be announced later. Installation is set for Thursday evening January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Chanter
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Cffeers
George R. Wengenroth
King—Chinton A. Keeler
Edgar Wood
William L. Dickerson
Thomas K. DeWitt
Howard B
AE. Neintyre
Charles W. Rodgers
Glynn Favored as Next Republican State Committee Chairman
Albany December reports quote Charles H Betts predicting George Glynn executive auditor to Governor Whitman will head the Republican State committee. Betts says Glynn would unify the party, back the governor, and promote honest economical administration. Other names mentioned but Glynn appears strongest with broad support from New York Republicans.
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Albany
Republican State Committee
Charles H. Betts
Geo Glynn
Whitman
State Committee
Letts
Glynn
Republican Party
Tubaghtee
George Glynn
Betts
Republican
Neante
Whitmen
New York
Sient
Financial details in Burr land transfer at Susquehanna sale
The document records a Sus sex county sale in eastern New Jersey where Burr received payment in pounds shillings and pence and later assigned the land to Nicholas Ry son. Azariah Martin, the seller, also provided a land and mortgage note with currency reckoning at seven shillings sixpence to the dollar. Burr then acquired two pounds in York money and 46 pounds in a bay gelding as part of the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardiston
Sussex
New Jersey
Matey
America
Azariah Martin
Burr
Nicholas Ryson
York
Raive
Cake Sale Postponed By High School Event
The school inter case sale announced yesterday is indefinitely postponed and will likely be held in the early part of January.
Erie firemen and band tournament to be held in Hornell
Stroudsburg Pa December 22 Chief Burgess C L Edinz er reports a letter from A J Stone vice president of the Erie Railroad stating the next Erie firemen and band tournament will be held in Hornell New York. The notice confirms the venue and reflects ongoing preparations for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Lancelot Lodge to Hold Convention at Castle Gall
Regular meeting of Lancelot Lodge number 169 Knights of Prthine to be held at Castle Gall this evening at a o'clock sharp. A large attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancelot Lodge
Knights of Prthine
Castle Gall
War chronology and diplomacy notes from December
The week marks a year since World War I began for many, with a second American note to Austria public in Washington on December 19 accusing the submarine commander of responsibility for the Ancona sinking after its vessel was stopped. Britain’s parliament authorizes 1,000,000 more troops, totaling about 4,060,000, with 1,250,000 already in action. Two years ago, Germany neared Warsaw as Russians abandoned Cracow.
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Austria
Ancona
Washington
Germany
Warsaw
Cracow
Burrs Signature Found on Papers in New Jersey Lands
Newton attorney Marshall Hunt traced records in Sussex county clerk's office and found that three deeds bore the signature of Aaron Burr. The 1793 documents describe land totaling 63 and 79.1/100 acres in Verona, New Jersey, conveyed by Burr of New York City, gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex County
Newton N. J
Marshall Hunt
Newton
Aaron Burr
City of
New York
State of New York
Canvass of City Votes Planned Tonight by Officials
In Newton New Jersey the Gumaerd Lead and Zinc case opens the Supreme Court circuit as officials canvass city votes tonight at 7:34 in the Common Council chamber. Seven border soldier votes are disputed and a certification copy will be filed with city and county clerks. Delegates adjourned but set another meeting for next week while awaiting results of the canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Stanton
Common Council
Goshen
Cur
Sounet
Constantes
Visitor from New York Prominent suffrage advocate at Monticello
Walter J. Randolph attorney from New York City stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph J. Muller at Gastro Castle Hill for Sunday to Tuesday. Randolph is a leading suffrage campaigner and active in the Consumers' Cooperative Movement. He visited Rev. Augustus A. Walner and fellow Calvary Church friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticelo
Walter J. Randolph
New York City
Rudolph J. Muller
Castle Hill
Randoph
New York
Consumers’ Cooperative Movement
Randolen
Calvary Methodist Church
Nestor
Augustus A. Walner
Walker
Wan. H. Morgan
Calvary Church
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Fou D. Suirs Alte
J. Lox Besser P. Powsas
RMOTE
Troms
Manuseriot
Borns Oes Reiortal
Urirate
Bachacgeto
Ths
Ual
Oncom
Sun
Meridian
Saturn
Venus
Jupiter
Midland
Mr. Wengenroth
Berryman
Washington Star
Imternational News Services
tAlbany
Erie
the Boot Shop
North Street
Frank A. Monaghan
Gumaerd Company
Stivers Printing
TEMES
Prnone
Wills & Gardner
James Street
City Hall
Academy Avenue
Hoffman Street
Tuthill’s Pharmacy
Dames
Corner King Street
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