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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
4
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The page lists a mix of reproduced old advertisements and historical date entries. Notable items include Archbishop Thomas Becket’s assassination, Andrew Johnson’s birth, the US frigate Constitution’s capture of a British ship, and Espartero’s death. Also mentions Germany’s peace terms in 1915 and celestial events with Pegasus and Capella scheduled around 9 to 10 p.m.
A Senate subcommittee hearing on military reform reveals debates over universal military training and the role of the regular army. General Scott and General Wood critique federalization of the National Guard while supporters argue training ages and service duration will build a ready reserve, with the regular army handling policing duties and strategic needs.
The text warns that many flies survive winter and lay eggs in warm fall. Eggs hatch in early spring, producing a large summer population. It urges thorough house cleaning to remove egg-laying sites and prevent disease transmission including typhoid and dysentery. It notes flies carry germs and can spread illnesses. One surviving fly can birth hundreds of millions next summer.
The piece weighs whether Secretary Lansing broke with policy or merely embodied it in a pivotal move. It argues the United States appeared to care for humanity yet sought to learn belligerents' aims to shape future conduct. It warns that misstatements or blunt rhetoric could ruin the President’s mediation aims.
The Hasbrouck site project was reviewed by the building committee of the Board of Education in a Thursday session. They discussed 14 classrooms and additional spaces to meet state requirements and funding limits, with architect Canfield to draft revisions after input from five members present.
Dand Smale, a wealthy farmer, was killed by an accidental discharge in his yard at Kresgeville near here. As he crossed the ice, the gun slipped from his hands and discharged into his head. Two weeks earlier his brother Joseph Smale of this town died in a fall from a hay loft. Lanceot Lodge Knights of Pythias to hold regular convention at Castle Hall this evening at sharp o'clock. large attendance urged.
Albany December reports outline plans for a State Constabulary to quell disturbances. Debates split: rural patrols and riot prevention versus labor opposition to military authority. Helen Hor Greeler pushes for early consideration, while some legislators doubt timing.
Attendance was smaller than expected but the four act pageant The Masque of Pandora staged by Ursuline Academy at Stratton Theatre Thursday night drew praise for its musical and dance numbers. Misses Hamilton Mullen Seymour Simmonds Connell Donnelly led strong performances with first act Hephaestus sculptor Miss Mullens and Pandora Miss Hamilton earning particular notice. The program was well received by the small audience and a repeat performance was planned for Friday night.
An Austrian squadron bombarded Durazzo Albania and was forced off by Italian and allied ships with two Austrian destroyers sunk. Berlin reports claim Germany seeks a huge indemnity with no annexation of captured territory.
Summitville December 23 large church crowd attended a Christmas program featuring an overture, multiple recitations and songs by students, a Greek myth tableau Pandora and Epimetheus, and dances. Notables included Mrs A A McCredie at the organ with Hobart Holly and others. The event concluded with a tree- distributing presentation and gatherings, with patrons listed.
The column notes Miss Annabel Lahey of New York City on the sick list with grip and spending holidays with her parents. H W Tuthill, longtime operator at the C and W station, resigns to take a position with a copper company in Middletown and move his family early in the year. Anna Brown of Beck Hall has moved into her brother's house.
Montgomery December 29 John HB Luquer a machinist at the Central New Bastard round house Mey Brook transferred to Canaan Connecticut for efficiency. Also wedding notices and personals recount the double wedding of Mrs Lillian Smith and Clarence Seaman with Frank Pitts and Miss Elizabeth Mason in New Bergh New York. Attendees include Miss Nellie Stursis and Mrs Puolis anni with others from Yorks Freeport and Walden documented in town notices.
Bloomingburg, Dec. 23 funeral services for William E Smith were held at his home between this place and Burlingham where he ran a boarding house for years. Survivors include George, John, Willen, Ir, Ela Beakes and Gertrude Smith. Burial in local cemetery. Village notes report Grange meeting for officer elections, and various holiday visits and events in town. Christmas services in Methodist and Reformed churches were well attended with decorations and a cheerful Grange tree visit.
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