Comforts for soldiers during stay in Peeks Kil area
A conference between Maj. Cookinham of the First Regiment and Maj. Gen. J. F. O'Ryan in Peekskill discussed ensuring proper clothing, feeding, and shelter for guard-duty men. O'Ryan arranged sheep skin coats from New York Arsenal. weather worsened but morale remained high as posts were assigned and sanitary checks planned.
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Times
Maj. Cookinham
J. F. O'Ryan
New York City
Eagle Hotel
Coosinham
Aqueduct
O'Ryan
State Arsenal
New York
Spitita
Peeks Kil
Stivers
Pleasantville
Hospital Corps
Peekskill
Steedman
Millwood
W. W. Steers
Catskill
Tarrytown
Newburgh
Middletown
Walton
Sheehan
Medical Corps
Indictments Handed To Grand Jury In Sullivan County
Monticello February 9 grand jury report to the Supreme Court returns two indictments. C E Downie former Sulivan county poor supervisor faces grand larceny charges arraigned with not guilty plea and 20 day extension plus $5000 bail. William Calkins of Callicoon indicted for second degree burglary at Darling Hotel. Judge Smith sentences the 19 year old to Elmira Reformatory for an indeterminate term hoping for reform on release.
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Times-Press
Monticello
Supreme Court
C. EL Downie
Sulivan County
Joseph Rosch
Liberty
William Calkins
Callicoon
Darling
Van Alstyne Says He Supports Dairy Men League
Albany Feb 9 Edward Van Alstyne State director of farm institutes writes R D Cooper Linle Falls president of the Dairymen's League to deny antagonism and to explain remarks at Cobls&ll farmers week He says his criticism was constructive and that dairy groups should lead plans to handle future surpluses by removing unprofitable cows and boosting milk consumption while supporting dairy improvement associations through proactive sanitation and health efforts.
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Albany
Dairymen’s League
Edward van Alstyne
Farm Institutes
R. D. Cooper
Linle Falls
Cobls&ill
van Alstyne
Hollands Named Trustee for New York Soldiers Home
Former Steuben County Sheriff George Hollands of Hornell was nominated by Governor Whitman to the board of trustees of the New York Soldiers and Sailors Home at Bath, replacing Charles A Orr of Buffalo. The Civil War veteran, well known in G A R circles, was confirmed at once and has visited this city often.
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George Hollands
Steuben County
Hornell
C. H. Smith
Whitman
New York Soldiers’ and Sailors
Bath
Charles A Orr
Buffalo
Hollands
Three Clairvoyants Arrested In Newburgh
District Attorney Hirschberg ordered the arrest of Bertha Ryerson Carrie Konig and Mary Lupo three local clairvoyants charged as disorderly persons. The trio pleaded guilty before Recorder Starr and were released on $200 bail to keep the peace. Police aimed to curb fortune telling practices in the county. more arrests were expected but others escaped. Newburgh officials returned to the city after the action.
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Thirsehberg
Bertha Ryerson
Carrie Konig
Mary Lupo
Bruce McCoach
Herbert
Recorder Starr
Newburgh
Emergency Bill To Relieve Guardsmen In New York
Governor Whitman said an emergency measure would empower the mayor to appoint special police to relieve guardsmen on patrol duty guarding the Catskill aqueduct. The plan could deploy up to 2,000 men to protect New York City water supply in an emergency.
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Associated Press
Ow York
National Guardsmen
Catskill
Whitman
Mitchel
Aqueduct
Objections Filed At Hearing On Merger In New York
Public Service Commission hearing on the proposed merger of several lighting companies lasted about two hours at the Metropolitan Building New York. Arguments from Corporation Counsel John Bright and Dr H C McBrair Port Jervis officials, and Port Jervis Port Jervis Company officers were heard. The main issue was the 256 900 intangible property allowance for the bond issue. Adjourned to February 23 at 10 in New York. Obstacles to be addressed by Albany conference with PSC engineers on property values of the four companies.
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W van Sentvoord
Public Service Commission
Metropolitan Building
New York
John Bright
H. C. McBrair
Frank Lyholt
E. P. Jones
Port Jervis
R. P. Buell
BE. E. Mande Ville
L. B. Hervey
Philadelphia
Respec
Accuse Two of Assault Upon Child
Daniel Holland and Harold Walsh were arrested on Thursday charged with assault in the second degree against a 21 year old girl in the city. Bail was set at 300 dollars. hear ing adjourned to February 13 at 1 o clock. Walsh a carpenter and Holland a chauffeur.
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Daniel Holland
Harold Walsh
Holland
Oncers Bennett
Bruce McCoach
Grove Street
Walsh
Mass
Erie Yard
Welfare
Starr
Edmund A Faulkner
Union Street
McCoach
Recorder
Four More To Guard Armory
The Armory guard plan called for six men but only two have been assigned. Captain Steedman will detail four more from the company to take duties, with arrivals expected soon though selections are not yet known.
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Steedman
Fire devastates Herkimer business district on morning blaze
A major fire in Herkimer village destroyed the Earl block and Masonic and Graves blocks, heavily damaged Mun ger & Company department store on the ground floor, and razed the Evening Telegram and Herkimer County Grange block. Estimated losses at least half a million dollars.
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Associated Press
Utica
Feo. J
Rev Elmer to Be Heard on Sunday at First Baptist
Reverend Franklin Elmer pastor of the First Baptist Church Poughkeepsie will preach next Sunday at the church and deliver an illustrated lecture Monday evening titled Scouting Through the Seasons He serves as special national field commissioner of Boy Scouts Parents and friends of the boys are invited to attend.
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Franklin Elmer
First Baptist Church
Poughkeepsie
Boy Scouts
Death in the death house ends Carnivale case
Ossining February 9 the state will not execute John Carnivale as the man died in the death house from tuberculosis last night He had been sentenced in Brooklyn for killing Michael Carrano in a dispute over a woman
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Associated Press
Ossining
John Carnivale
Brooklyn
Michael Carrano
Seeks Large Damage in Erie Action
Frank Smith sues Erie Railroad Company in Goshen Supreme Court seeking 25000 for personal injuries and 200 for a damaged machine. He alleges a July morning collision near Howells at 7 15 with train No. and that no whistle or warning was given. Witnesses claim whistle was blown and a crossing with brush and nearby houses.
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Times- Press
Goshen
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Frank Smith
Eric Railroad Company
Erie
Clinton
St Orange
X. JL
Cates
Hagman
Elbert N. Oakes
Beil
Sinking Without Warning of U S Ship to Force Hand
Washington February 9 President Wilson and his cabinet reviewed state department briefings on German submarine activity. Officials voiced belief Germany may detain Ambassador Gerard in Berlin without warning, prompting fear of a forced U S hand while asserting no international law justification for detention.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Gerard
United States
Berlin
Lansing
Tom South
Copenhagen
Forum Tells City Park Needs and Plans for Middletown
The Members' Forum of the Chamber of Commerce met at the Mitchell Inn to discuss a larger public park for Middletown and better playgrounds for workers' children. Former Mayor Cox urged city-wide park advancement as essential for industrial growth, noting past bond plans and future opportunities.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mitchell Inn
Chamber
Maicietoca
R. M. Cox
Middletown
Cox
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