Government to Take Over Railroads Rumors Grow
New York December 27 widespread approval of government action to operate railroads sent the stock market higher with rails up 16 points and industrials, copper, shippings and specialties up 2 to 4 points. McAdoo will seek authority to buy new railroad securities and set earnings splits, while Congress may provide 200 million dollars for rolling stock.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington
McAdoo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Congress
McAdoo Wills
President Wilson Proclaims Control of Communication Lines
The article reports President Wilson’s proclamation during wartime as Congress declares war on Germany and Austria Hungary. It notes congressional resolutions from April 6 1917 and December 7 1917 authorizing war actions and mobilization of naval and military forces and government resources.
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Wilson
Congress of the
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Board of Health report details street work and finances
At a Wednesday Board of Health meeting Clerk Registrar G H Stanton presented the annual report covering the fiscal year ending Nov 20. Highlights include Draper Brook crossing improvements at $1692.25 and a 100 foot extension of the America Avenue sewer at $99.25 borne by four benefited property owners. The report lists 1916–17 receipts and disbursements across miscel laneous items such as salaries, milk inspection, and sewer work with a balance noted. The July 1 1937 birth and death registration law shifted duties away from the board.
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Board of Health
G. H. Stanton
Erie Railroad
Snyder-Fancher
Lenox
Montgomery Street
America Avenue
Health Department
Wadsworth men face hard task at Camp Wadsworth
Camp Wadsworth in Spartanburg reports a light post holiday week focused on training improvements. The looming officers school opens January 5 with hundreds of men eligible for commissions. regimental relocations clear space for facilities, while orders emphasize moving troops to accommodate educational programs. Mail sent to soldiers during Christmas arrives by train, with extensive fireworks marking the holiday. Lucius C. Tuckerman of Milton Vermont earns a commission as major in the New York guard unit.
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Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
Spertanberg
New York
Tuckerman
Lucius C. Tuckerman
Milton
New York State
United States Guard
War Department
North End Middletown Robber Strikes Grocery and Dairy
A lone thief, blamed for multiple North End heists in Middletown, struck again last night, stealing steak, hams, and canned goods from George B. Watts’s shop at 32% North Street and canned salmon from the dairy kitchen of C. E. and J. VanFleet. Police, led by Chief McCoach, suspect a single culprit employing breakage to gain access, with doors unlocked after punctured glass. The investigation continues as detectives press for tangible clues, while police pledge a strong effort to curb further robberies in the northern district. In other news, Middletown Lodge 1097 BPOE initiated three new Elks at its regular meeting.
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Middletown
Mother
George B. Watts
North Street
C. E. & J. VanFleet
Chief MccCoach
Fatts
Watts
American Ambassador Rebutts Bolshevik Charges in Russia
London December 27 Associated Press reports Ambassador to Russia Francis issued a firm reply denying embassy interference in Russia’s internal affairs. He says staff did not aid General Kati? Gines or any faction and attaches a letter proving funds for transfer of automobiles came from the Red Cross to prevent German seizure.
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Associated Press
London
Francis
Russia
Kate Gines
Red Cross
Contagious Diseases in Well City and Water Quality
Health Officer J. I. Hanmer reports 1917 saw few contagious diseases in Well City. Why the decline cites pure water supply with no linked cases and clean city water. He notes disease ebb and flow, that epidemics rise with abundant material and can be checked or stopped. continued on page eight.
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J. 1
Hanmer
Mik
City Officials Clear The Desks At Year’s End 1917
City offices bustle with year end tasks as Mayor Thompson prepares to hand over to elected successor Cox. Longtime aldermen and ward representatives shift roles. council roster remains split between parties. Cox plans annual message and appoints several offices, including corporation counsel and city engineer, with council confirming. Continued on page eight.
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Thompson
Alar
Oreleet Cox
Cox
Common Council
Igerman
Charles
Miles
George
George Miller
Thal Ware
M. Davis
George W. Cole
Ird
Frank K. Gaffney
John J. Cox
Willian H. Fanneil
Women donate Red Cross helmets to troops in camp
Letter from Russell M. Vernon of the 107th Infantry thanks Mrs. C. W. Stitt of Adeetown for Red Cross helmets and other warm work. He notes distribution to soldiers at Camp Wadsworth Speruuburg and expresses holiday gratitude for the ladies efforts helping comfort soldiers during cold weather.
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C. W. Stitt
EL Company
the Red Cross
Russell M. Vernon
107Th Infantry
Medical Appeal Board organized at city hall
An appeal board to hear medical questions in drafted men cases was organized at the city hall Wednesday. Members include Drs Miiy, Fiardenbersh, Pordy, Chappell, Cook, Kearns, Conner of the city and Drs Dorn and White of Otisville. Mills named president. Cook secretary. Headquarters at City Hall. Guards placed on No 2 Bridge at Mill Rift after Erie order. guards on duty day and night per National Defense Council rules.
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City Hall
Phelans
T. D. Mi Iy
D. B. Fiardenbersh
W. I. Pordy
A. B Chappell
F. H. Cook
Robert Kearns
M. C. Conner
T. J. Dorn
George White
Otisville
Mills
Erie
Mill Rift
National Defense Council
Peace terms to end war with Russia favor Central powers
Central powers indicate acceptance of Russia peace terms via Count Czernin. They demand peace without forcible annexations or indemnities and seek a general settlement soon if terms are just. U S and Entente have not recognized Bolshevik rule or Brest-Litovsk terms. Paris reports two French steamers sunk last week.
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Asociated
New York
Russia
Central Powers
Count Czernin
Peru
Czernin
Paris
Port Jervis Red Cross Loss in Transatlantic Ship Sinking
Port Jervis Chapter reports loss of a surgical dress shipment from New York via the ship Life which was torpedoed and sunk in the war zone. The Transportation Department notes this is the chapter’s first loss and urges continued canvass for Red Cross memberships as volunteers press on despite setbacks.
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Port Jervis
John D. Swinton, Jr
American Red Cross
Transportan Department
Atlantic Division
Red Cross
R. C
Fort Jervis
Mesdam
New York
Rou
Transportation Dept
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Jul F. Kreisfer
Wood- Haven
Kreisier
Weather
Meia
Health Board
Draper Brook
Budge
Charities Dept
A. Zellerman
Stanton Sears
Unio
Con
Webb Horton Memorial Church
France
Annie V. Baker
New York City
Social
Baptist Junior Christian Endeavor Social
Webb Horton
G. KH. Stanton
Wadsworth
ELKS
Middletown Lodge
J. L. Hanmer
Council
C.W. Stitt
Medical Appeal Board
Gamvass
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