Tragic poisoning death of Kirb town child
Lewia John Sutherland aged one year three months died after swallowing several pills from a box left by his mother in the living room of the Kirby town home. Dr Beers had prescribed the pills and is tracing which dose the child took as investigators note the danger of the medication to children.
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Lewia
John Sutherland
Elmer Fu Sutherland
Kirbytown
Thrall ‘Hospital
Bri
Stratton Theatre
Sutherland
ML Beers
Iinger
Myer
Middletown
Lewis John Sutherland
Elmer R. Sutherland
Branch E. Kapson
S Pr. Beers
Hisat
Dx Beers
Elks Santa Claus Delights 250 Children in City Event
On Christmas morning at the Elks Club on South Street, members escorted 250 children through the snow to receive warm clothing and gifts. The charity distribution included mittens stockings a cap an orange a banana and candy while funds neared 2100 with 213 pairs of shoes averaging about $3 each.
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Elks
South Street
Santa Claus
Elks’ Club
Elkat Lodge
Mother Hubbard
Elks’ Charity Committee
Death of the First ed Swan Manager Werwick
Dec 206 Charles M Parr ett, aged about years, died at his Lakewood home after leaving Red Swan Inn in the village. Bartlett of the Tied Swan inn at Lakeween reports the event as the Board of Health meets tonight.
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Werwick
Charles M. Parrett
Isacre
Lakewood
Mr. Bartlett
Lekeween
Weather forecast for Washington area clouds and snow risk
The Washington forecast notes cloudy skies and warmer temperatures tonight with possible snow in the far north. Saturday is expected to bring a fall in temperatures and potential wintry mix in extreme northern zones.
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Washingston
Rockefeller Donates 100 Million to Foundations and Education Board
John D. Rockefeller gives 100 million dollars 50 million to the Rockefeller Foundation and 50 million to the General Education Board. The gift supports improving teacher pay and global humanitarian efforts. Total philanthropy now around 450 million with five million to Canadian medical schools.
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John D. Rockefeller
Sway
Rockefeller Foundation
General Education Board
Bir. Rockefeller
Mir. Rockefellers
Baptist Church
Major Lawes to Receive Salary Increase at Sing Sing
Sing Sing December 24 Major Louis F Lawes will become warden January 1 with a salary raised to $6 800 per year plus $1 560 annually for maintenance and related living costs. The governor approved a higher wage and allowances upon Rattigan's recommendation.
Action Delayed On Sugar Bill by Wilson
President Wilson postpones action on the McNary Oil measure and the Stiemr Equalization Board until a memorandum is filed. The White House says the board requested the delay and no position is indicated. The Police Department also reports a $100 Christmas donation from John H. Morrison to the pension fund.
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Br Associated Press
Waston
Wilson
McNary Oil
Stiemr Equalization Board
Heard
White House
Police Department
John H. Morrison
Police
Bridegroom Fails to Appear for Wedding in Monson
Dr William Greg Vermilye a former naval surgeon from New York did not attend his wedding to Ruth Keeney in Monson Massachusetts. Keeney resigned her Bucknell Spanish professorship to marry him and may be ill yet hopeful his arrival. Theories suggest violence connected to his postnavy federal service rounding up radicals.
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Associated Preas
Monson
Mass
William Greg Vermilye
New York
Ruth
Keeney
Miss Keeney
Bucknell University
Navy
Dinner Is Given To Judge Seeger
A dinner was hosted Tuesday night in Newburgh by members of the Newburgh Bar Association in honor of fellow member Supreme Court Justice Bee Peer Seeger. The Turkish room was festively decorated with a hollow centerpiece Christmas tree and holly. Justice Joseph Mars of Poughkeepsie attended, and Edward J. Collins served as toastmaster. The two jurists gave short remarks, humorously advised Santa roles for the year, and about 59 lawyers attended.
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Newburgh
Palatine
Newburgh Har Association
Supreme Court
Beepee
Saat Supreme Court
Joseph Mars
Hhauser
Pouxchkeepsie
Edward J. Collins
Santa Claus
Mrs Agnes Widner Dies Suddenly In New Jersey
Mrs Agnes Widner widow of John J Witner a noted New York jeweler died suddenly at her Lincoln Park New Jersey home from acute indigestion after breakfast She is survived by her husband two sisters Mrs Heart Poorer of New York Mrs James J Connelly Monroe two brothers John P Hoey formerly of Middletown NY and Bartley Heary Ontario & Western engineer Funeral arrangements call for a wake Saturday and burial in the city An article also notes an open forum meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on January 5 and a Christmas employee appreciation check from Middletown Mill and Feed Company.
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Agnes Widmer
John J. Witner
New York
Lincoln Park
N. J
Middletown
New
Bartley Heary
Ontario & Western
Widnes
John Ww. Hoey
Third McGowan case trial yields notable injuries verdict
Goshen December 26 the third trial of Frank J. McGowan versus PJ Ballantine and Sons concluded in Supreme Court with a strong showing of injury severity. McGowan a former New York policeman fractured vertebrae and leg, suffered paralysis and long hospitalization, and now works as an industrial instructor at Hampton. The defendant contests liability claiming he jumped from a stopped truck, while the plaintiff argues the truck halted only after he alighted and struck him. Earlier trials produced mixed verdicts, including a 327,200 award that was reversed on appeal for technical reasons. Witnesses for the defendant followed.
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Goshen
Frank J. McGowan
Denton
New York City
PJ Ballantine & Sons
Newark
N. J
Supreme Court
McGowan
Thrail Hospital
Industrial i
Hampton
Alrinst
New Committees Appointed by President Morgans
Morgans of the Red River announces the appointment of new committees to serve for the ensuing year. The list includes Audit ing and Industrial chaired by Charles Howe Brewman Archvis iar and Industrial H. Janld, James MM Ball, B. Bucenesx, DL Morrison, and members R. Gra com dey and James EB Gibbe. Traffic bureau led by John Fi tatloway with Forest Hi Madden Frank H. Brakes among participants.
Alfonzo to Visit South America
Paris reports King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain plan a voyage to South America in June aboard a royal ship. The Associated Press notes the itinerary centers on South American ports and official engagements during the tour.
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Alfonzo
South America
Associated Press
Paris
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Spain
Paris Election Seen As Clemenceau Victory Next Jan
Paris reports that President Poincare’s successor will be elected January 17 as Premier Clemenceau is expected to resign that day. The inference is he will run for the presidency and be elected with little opposition.
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Yy Associatea Trens
Paris
Poincare
Presa
Clemenceau
Singing Carols At Armory Draws 300 People On Christmas Eve
More than 300 attendees joined a Christmas Eve carol service at the Lace Armory led by Prof. Andrew J. Baird with Mrs. Clarence H. SwejE as pianist. The program featured scenes from the life of Christ, varied carols, and the Star Spangled Banner to close.
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Armory
Fall Willy
Dnl
Paul Flory
Iar
Ferent Carole
Tub
Bethlehem
Herald Angels
J Cleer
Andrew J. Baird
Clarence H. Swe
Manist
Gerald Gouhl
Wiliam Cornelius
Roswell F. Greene
Mary McShane
Federation of Women's Clubs
RB. O P. Florr
J. F. Dusenberry
Frank Fancher
Florence M. Nearing
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Auto and Wagon Collision injures Dodd couple
Mr and Mrs Frank Dodd of Mr Hope sustained slight injuries when an automobile driven by James B Wilcox Goshen collided with their wagon on the Monhagen avenue grade near Fulton and Mill streets. The couple were thrown from the wagon and treated by Dr Lillian Morgans before being sent home. Officer H Lo Weod investigated and detained no one.
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Frank Dodd
Hope
James B. Wilcox
Goshen
Ellenville Man Struck by Auto Has Broken Leg
Ellenville man was struck by an automobile Tuesday while crossing the street and sustained a broken leg. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Ellenville
Aviation Democracy Appeal Reaches World Workers
A garbled dispatch cites SSS and Boe naary urging world workers to support democratic aviation. It notes extended convictions at Drunthead courts on flimsy charges in Central Government proceedings.
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SSS
Boenaary
Berg Sentient Board of Aviatrian Democracy
Drunthead Courts
Central Gove
Sails for France on Lafayette from New York
Mrs Alfred Jones of Circleville sails December from New York on the Lafayette for France after ten years absence. She will land at Havre go to Spain then travel to Alencon her birthplace. Birth announcements note Viola Marion born December 21 to Mr and Mrs William Allen 9 East avenue. Mr and Mrs Ford W Margairn of Sussex N J welcome a new daughter who arrived on Saturday.
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France
Alfred Jones
Circleville
New York City
Lafayette
iShe
Havre
iPania
Alencog
William Allen
East Avenue
Viola Marion
Ford W. Margariim
Sussex
N. J
German Ships to Britain From Imperator Transfer
By order of President Wilson the former German passenger ships of the Imperator group are to be delivered to Great Britain. The vessels, seized for repatriation of American troops, were designated by the Interallied Naval Council to be handed over under armistice terms. The Imperator has already been delivered.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
New York Harbor
Great Britain
Shipping Board
United States
Naval Council
If Only Had a Million Senior Play Tonight at Armory
Middletown High School senior class will be seated this evening at the State Armory for the annual play If Only Had a Million. Cast includes John W. deh and Mrs De Ja ret. Monroes Walton Lake Inn leased for two years to Eerne Carroll of New York City. Music's power praised by Gladstone as a potent factor shaping character.
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Middletown High School
State Armory
Curotin
John W
de Jaret
Ciaene
Walton Lake Inn
Monroe
Eet Eerne Carroll
New York City
Apalid
Railways to Return to Private Owners March 7
Washington reports President Wilson will issue a proclamation setting March 7 for returning the railroads to their owners. Conferees at the Capitol push reorganization legislation with focus on labor relations, settlement basis, and public protection. Industry leaders express mixed views on dates and terms, while a fire badge found in Washington leads to a police inquiry.
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Wilson
White House
Capitol
Tabor
Impo Werator
Properti Tivareco
Fresison
George F. Baker
Congress
Aalse
Delaware Railraad
Berrmarin & Western
Weil
New York
James H. Hustis
Boston & Maines Raiload
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