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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1916

Page

9

Times-Press Ad Notice and Historic Dates Recap

Fragmentary OCR notes recount advertisement policy claims, a public notice style, and a sequence of historical dates. Entries mention Queen Isabella of Spain, Otto von Kotzebue, Iroquois Theatre fire, German bombings, conscription debate, and Galician offensive, alongside an astronomical event reference and Orion visibility.

Isabella of Spain Columbus Si—Otto von Kotzebue America New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago Dunkirk France Galicia

Deserved tribute to Judge Bartlett at Albany gathering

Elihu Root hailed Judge Bartlett as fair and just during retirement ceremonies in Albany. The gathering of prominent jurists and statesmen honored a career described as exemplary in service to law and public life.

Elihu Root Dwrer Willard Bartiewt Barileur di Eviabal Ifa Aibaar Zlore Haie Alvvars Ang Hagas Rave Teason Bartteiri Conice Barnlett Varius Bartlett

Lending China Money Sparks Capital Backing Plan

A Chicago bank agreed to lend the Chinese government 5 million dollars and a American firm would build 150 miles of railroads in China. Japan England France and Russia protested the deals but have withdrawn the protest and invited U S involvement in a forthcoming 50 million dollar reorganization, with the State Department signaling approval. The move suggests broad American capital support for China’s development despite concerns over conquest.

Chicago China Japan England France Russia United States State Department Wale Janam Massa

Protectionist Democracy and Rising Tariff Talk

A prominent House Ways and Means member signals an upward tariff revision by Democrats, framed as revenue only but tied to revived protection. The piece notes fiscal pressures, Underwood act deficits, and a split between economy and revenue needs while accusing Republicans of hypocrisy in adopting Democratic policies.

Tony House Ways and Means Committee Congress Democratic Party

Defense Is Weak in Pork Barrel Public Bill

The father of the pork barrel public Luiktings bill argues against the measure while exposing its sectional motives. The proposal would drain millions from the treasury to fund federal buildings in backwoods and mountain hamlets to please districts and boost local stores.

Coneresaman Clark Pienda Congression Larses

Deeds Filed at Goshen in Warwick and Goshen areas

Deeds filed in Goshen show transfers of parcels of land in Warwick Florida Port Jervis Newburgh Wallkill Middletown Linden Avenue and Goshen. Transactions list James M Kelly and others to John K Roe and The Kells Co and executors Lydia Hesbrouck and Gertrude Merse among others with various consideration amounts including 590 and 1201 dollars.

James M. Kelly Warwick John K. Roe Florida Frank Liboli Port Jervis Charlies T. Branch Bixa Middletown Lindenetenue Ceacea Siddietown Gertrude Merse Hamburg Hunter Lisak Goshen

State Roads Open Despite the Snow

Albany reports from the New York State Automobile Association show all main roads statewide remain open to traffic despite sleet and winter conditions.

Albany New York State Automobile Association

Discouragement and Divine Method of Restoration

Forty third in a series of Saturday anset sermons by Rev B E Smith. Elijah faces discouragement after Mt Carmel, seeking death. Rest and food restore him. later God instructs faithfulness and purpose. Key points: wrong impressions, still small voice over showy power, lack of sympathetic support, and return to activity as remedy.

Times-Press B. E. Smith Biljah Elijah Mt Carmel Jezreel Jesus Mt. Carmel Jezebel S. S Paul Pater Cone

Snow limits wagon traffic in southern region

The report notes widespread snow with near-zero wagon traffic outside towns in the extreme north around Ogdensburg Potsdam and Maine. Traffic runs from New York to Buffalo and Albany to home plate with few roads open in the south, while some areas see two fewer snows.

Ogdensburg Potsdam Maiine New York Buffalo Albany

World War A Year Ago Today Dec 30 Highlights

The note recalls the Ancona sinking and the Amirican line report of Dec 19. It cites a claim that panic caused the loss of life after the vessel halted and a submarine commander was punished. It also notes the British cruiser Natal's internal explosion at anchor with 325 dead. The Persia submarine attack near Alexandria caused 330 deaths, including an American consular official MecNeeler, with 165 survivors.

Ancona Natal Foy Persia Mediterranean Alexandria Egypt MecNeeler

Two Years Ago Today in War News Dunkirk Bombings

Two years ago today German aircraft bombed Dunkirk France resulting in seventy seven casualties and fifteen deaths. French troops captured a German position in the Woivre district.

Dunkirk France Woevre

Miss Sladys Van Torn Wins State Spelling Medal

In Sullivan county the district Xo. ja town of Lumberland, Miss Sladys Van Torn, wins the silver medal from the State for taking the spelling bee title in the county.

Sladys van Torn Lumberland Sullivan County

Daughters visit aunt in Port Jervis. Rodwell heads to Florida

Westtown December 30. The daughters of Mr and Mrs W. Force M dred and Viole have gone to visit their aunt Mrs Daniel F Beck after a few days. George W Rodwell Jr left Litemy Wednesday for Jacksonville Florida where he will spend the winter.

Port Jervis Westtown W. & Force Visi Daniel F. Beck Florida George W. Rodwell, Jr Litemy Jacksonville Fig

Uncle Sam's Artist a Former Local Boy

William Randolph Walton, once a Middletown youth, rose from Western Union and civil engineering to the United States Department of Agriculture. His entomological talent and art in illustrating pest bulletins earned promotions. his work includes grasshopper and army worm control sketches. He resides with wife and five sons at Fayetteville, Pennsylvania.

Alid Dietown Hfe William Randolph Walton Walton Walker Walton Unit Ed States Life Saving Service Macardell Theft Ilwaukee Great Lakes Pine Hil Cencery Hood Piver Ore William Erie Tower van Allen Harris West Shore Pittsburgh Ite United States Fayetteville United States Department of Agriculture Uir Middletown Amy Ome Department of Agriculture Weslington Blc Wairoh

State Hospital Welcomes New Year Festivities and Updates

State Hospital outlines New Year events including a reception, dance in Amusement Hall, a nurses’ dance, and film showings. Senior nursing class advances in dietetics under Miss Norris. a hospital chef, Anton Newiib, suffered an on‑duty accident but is being cared for at home. Sports results note Oldfield ley and others with current standings, while staff wish a cordial holiday greeting from Wilder BR. Cova of Long Beach reflects on 25 years at the hospital.

Middletown Aigmal School of Nursing Astelly Norris Autal Herbert Anton Newiib West Group Monhagen Avenue Wilder BR. Cova Long Beach Cat New York State

Brook Farm Menu Given Surprise at Christmas

Chester news notes Brook Farm owner Richard Delafield gave gifts to each worker on Christmas morning Then in town he presented Uncle Sam Wilkin with two pictures of Brook Farm horses framed in oak The story also mentions dog licenses and a forthcoming sale of two Labor farms at Sugar Loaf Also library issues received from Richard McTormick and an engagement announced for Etta Lovice Burrows to Andrew H Limel of Greycourt.

Chester Brook Farm Richard Delafield Delafield Sam” Wilkin Wilkin al Mack Erama Matlowan Brock Farm Charlies A. Thompson James Demerest Sull William H. Lermney Sugar Loaf Chester Free Library Trotter Pacer Richard Mctormick Afr Daniel Burrows Etta Lovice Andrew H. Limel Greycourt John WW. Roe Montclair N. J Afrs. C. Foss Wood

Fire Fright in Harriman Savings Village Block

Harriman December 26 A small blaze in an old building behind Mrs Carrolls business block was quickly contained by a bucket brigade and axes as wind howled at sixty miles an hour. The central business section was saved and the town avoided major damage. Regular news notes report locals Gregory Burns visiting, holiday dances, church mass, Circle of Kings Daughters meeting, hospital Christmas packages, staff updates, and local weather.

Harriman Gregory Burns Bridgeport Polly George Wilford William Melvy Edward Stevens

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