Times-Press Dec 30 1916 Historical Summary
The Times-Press notes historic events and dates including deaths such as Queen Isabella of Spain born 1451, and Otto von Beetzebue born notated. It also lists 1910s war and aviation items and a theater fire in Chicago. Astronomical notes mention Regulus light travel 160 years and Orion’s appearance at night.
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Isabella of Spain
Columbus
Otto von Beetzebue
America
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Regulus
Orion
Moeridazn
Deserved Tribute to Judge Willard Bartlett
Elihu Root and Senator Reed praise Judge Bartlett at a farewell Albany gathering. The tribute emphasizes Bartletts fairness, long service, and lasting impact on the judiciary as colleagues note that a life devoted to public service is its own reward.
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Elihu Root
Willard Bartlett
Ten Eyck
Times-Press
Biz
Root
Soven
Bartlett
Bartiett
Aloany
Euris
Barileti
Albany
Sax
Bamlett
Reot
Pbartlet
Nations Seek US Help After China Finance Protest
Four powers Japan England France and Russia protested Chicago bank loans to China and a railroad program. The protest was withdrawn and the nations invited the United States to cooperate on a planned $30,000,000 restructuring. The State Department signaled support, and Japan joined the request for finance, signaling a shift toward wider American involvement in China’s development amid postwar costs.
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Chicago
China
Japan
England
France
Russia
United States
State Department
Frank
Hussia
Protectionist Democracy Tariff Upward Revision Debated
A historic tariff debate features a prominent member of the Heure BFS and means committee endorsing an upward revision. The plan aims to raise revenue amid deficits, while masking protectionist aims. The piece attacks Democratic hypocrisy and argues for policy merit over party origin without offering concrete dates or outcomes.
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Heure Bfs and Means Committee
Imtoris Wader
Usderwood
Lgeer
Congress
Weill
Cuarrel
Republcans
Wren
Defense Is Weak Claims Pork Barrel Parody of Spending
A D.C. based defense critic attacks a bill described as pork barrel funding aimed at rural districts. The speaker denounces it as cheap sectionalism and a stunt to channel federal money into poor white hamlets in southern mountains, to entertain timber workers and replace village stores as social hubs.
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Clark
Clomda
Bil
Pine Bells
Deeds Filed at Goshen Deeds Filed at Goshen
Deeds filed in Goshen list transfers including James M Kelly and wife of Warwick to John K Roe for land in Hage of Florida, Lybolt of Port Jervis to T Branch in Brooklyn for Prospect street land, Ramsdell to Reis Co for Johnsons street Newburgh, Esponnell to Henry Chambers for Wallkill land, Hesbroick executor to City of Middletown for Linden avenue land, Geririne Morse to Hunter Lisak for Goshen land with various prices.
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James M. Kelly
Warwick
John K Roe
Florida
Kk Lybolt
Port Jervis
T. Branch
Brooklyn
Piarcel
Prospect Street
Por Jervis
James A. P. Ramsdell
Reis Co
Johnes Street
Newburgh
George Esponnell
Wallkill
Genry Chambers
Brooklyyn
Wallikill
Ars Lidia Hesbroick
Middletown
Linden Avenue
Deacon Sire Middletown
Geririne Morse
Hamburg
Hunter Lisak
Goshen
State roads open despite the snow
Reports from the New York State Automobile Association show all main roads across New York are open to traffic despite sleet.
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Albany
New York State Automobile Association
Discouragement and Divine Method of Restoration
A Forty third in a Saturday sermon series by Rev. G. E. Smith, discussing Elijah’s despair after Mt. Carmel. Rest and nourishment restore him. God’s cure emphasizes faithfulness to vocation over results, with guidance to avoid wrong impressions and seek mutual support. The sermon urges diligent work and steadfastness as antidotes to discouragement.
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Times-Press
G. E. Smith
Elijah
Mt. Carmel
Jezreel
Failijah
Jesus
Carmel
Jezebel
Pauls
God
Binah
Pete
Cone
Snowbound Regions Report Traffic Disruptions Across State
Weather across the state leaves most areas snowbound with limited travel. Northern pockets near Oldensburg Potsdam and Maiene see exceptions with schools and wagons unavailable. Roads remain open from Buffalo to Albany but some routes face closures and lingering snow.
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Oldensburg
Potsdam
Maiene
New York
Buffalo
Hornell
World War a Year Ago Today December 30
Austria replied to the American note of December 12 regarding the sinking of the Agacon g asserting the loss of life stemmed from panic after the vessel stopped and that the submarine commander was punished. The British cruiser Natal exploded internally at port with 325 dead. The British passenger steamer Persia was sunk by a submarine near Alexandria, Egypt, killing 330 passengers and crew including an American consular official MicNeeley. 165 escaped.
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Austria
Natal
Persia
Mediterranean
Alexandria
Egypt
MicNeeley
Dunkirk Bombing and French Advance Mark Two Years
Two years ago today German planes bombed Dunkirk France causing seventy seven casualties with fifteen deaths. French troops captured a German position in Woerre district, marking a notable early success in the counter offensive.
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Dunkirk
France
Woerre
Spelling Medal Awarded to Lumberlach Student
Meladys Van Teil of Lumberlach Sullivan County won the state spelling medal for winning the county contest. The article notes drifts and traffic issues in winter, with chains on four wheels seen as sometimes necessary to improve safety.
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Meladys van Teil
Lumberlach
Sullivan County
Visit in Port Jervis Daughters Visit Aunt Buckbee
Westtown Dec 30 The daughters of Mr and Mrs W Force M ib red and Vivie have gone to visit their aunt Mrs Daniel F Buckbee for a few days Goes to Florida George W Rocawell Jr left Liberty Wednesday for Julie Fla where he will spend the winter
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Port Jervis
Westtown
W. Force
Mib
Red
Vivie
Daniel F. Buckbee
Florida
George W. Rocawell, Jr
Liberty Wednesday
Jvile
Fla
St. Anatasia’s
King’s Daughters
George Baker
William Dally
Wiliam L. Dally
Uncle Sam's Artist Former Local Boy Walton Career
William Randolph Walton, a former Middletown resident and son of a Life Saving Service member, rose from telegraph operator to civil engineer and entomologist with the United States Department of Agriculture. Now based in Fayetteville Maryland with his wife and five sons, his insect drawings accompany issued bulletins on grasshopper and army worm control, highlighting his talent and promising future in science.
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Afiddietown
Lfe
William Randolph Walton
Walton
Walter Walton
Theather
United States Life Saving Service
Cornelius Mccardell
Milwaukee
Wis
Smeumonia
Great Lakes
Pine Hill
Head River
Ore
Clvy
Wiliam Handolph
Bert
Rey
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Harvfigschurch
Air
United States
Fayetteville
United States Department of Agriculture
Ove
Middletown
State Hospital Welcomes New Year Amid Hopeful Tone
State Hospital readers hear a season of promise as the community looks forward to the new year. A New Year reception and dance fill the staff calendar while the hospital club and senior nursing class plan activities and a display of class insignia. An accident injures chef Anton Newirth on duty. he remains under care as repairs and activities resume, with sports results and ongoing programs noted.
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Roeny
Middletown
Wursing
Nermis
Joe
Gerbert
Anton Newirth
The
West Group
Aus Monhagen Avenue
New York State
Brook Farm News Highlights and Local Notices
Chester December 30 local notes show Brook Farm employees receiving Christmas gifts from owner Richard Delafeld and visits with neighbors. Town officials issue dog licenses. judge laments noncompliance with fines. Sugar Loaf sale planned for two labor fans with stock and implements. Library receives year’s periodicals courtesy of Richard McCormick. Engagement announced between Etta Louise Burrows and Andrew H Littell. Professor John W Ros of Montclair visits C Foss Wood.
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Chester
Brook Farm
Richard Delafeld
Delafield
Sam" Wilkan
Wikin
al Mack
Emma Macgowan
Brock Farie
Charles A. Thompson
James Demerest
Bull
Wiliam H. Larney
Sugar Loaf
Chester Free Library
Trotter
Pacer
Richard McCormick
Bronk Farm
Air
Deniel Burrows
Etta Louise
Andrew HL Littell
Greycourt
John VW Ros
Montclair, N. J
C. Foss Wood
Fire fright halts blaze in Harriman town block
Harriman December 22 a small fire in an old rear building of Mrs Carroll's business block was quickly suppressed by a bucket brigade and cutting flames. Wind reached sixty miles per hour but prompt action saved the central business district.
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Harriman
Gregory Burns
Burgeport
Nearb Rear
Tor Attezid & Dance
Polly
George Wilford
William Melvs
Edward Stevens
Bridgeno
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