Critical Point in Struggle Confirms Peace Pact
London speech at opening of parliament declares the struggle at a critical stage and calls for mobilization of economic resources for an honorable peace. Parliament assembles for an extended session ahead of a general election with women voting for the first time. Washington notes that peace negotiations abroad are shifting to a broader, new type of talks beyond traditional terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
George
Karg
Washington
Minister Ponders Replacing Bell with Fire Whistle
Local minister hints at removing the town bell for a fire whistle timed for Sundays. Residents debate safer, louder warning versus tradition as preparations stir concern and curiosity.
Wilson Invites Austria to Discuss Peace Plans
President Wilson addresses the German question and invites Austria to discuss peace terms. He references prior exchanges with Britain and Italy and calls for prompt, joint talks to align Allied views. The message notes responses to the January address and signals a basis for detailed discussions between the two governments.
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Wilson
Austria
Ernest G. Sherer Granted Divorce in Newburg Case
Ernest G. Sherer has been granted a divorce from his wife Berta O W Sherer in a special term of the Supreme Court held in Newburg last October. The decree notes no contest and assigns custody of their child Beatrice B. Sherer to Sherer. attorney Ivan A. Gardner represented him.
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Ernest
Sherer
Berta OW Sherer
Tral
Supreme Cour
Newburgh
Beatrice B. Sherey
Ivan A. Gardner
Newburgh Youth Held as Slacker
Joseph M Dienet, chairman of the local exemption board, received a telegram from the Department of Justice stating Easton Danvers, registered in Newburgh, has been arrested as a slacker on Columbus Ohio. The message cites Thchey s instruction and notes a delinquent driver in Port jer vis for failing to file a questionnaire.
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Ewourgh
Feo
Joseph M Dienet
Evempuisa Board
Pfeiffer
Department of Justice
Easton Danvers
Newburgh
Columbus
Ohio
Port Jervis
Mid Town Typographical Union Meets This Evening
A regular monthly meeting of Mid Town Typographical Union No. 403 will be held this evening. Business of importance will be transacted.
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Middetown Typographical Union
No. 403
Middletown Fire Dept Board Names Officers for Year
The Middletown Fire Department Board of Representatives met Monday and elected officers for the coming year: President Charles Higham, Vice-President William Pohlman, Treasurer Archibald Tartar, Secretary Judson A Hoar, and Collector Henry H Gerhardt. Each company will receive 275 dollars, the largest annual payment to date. no disability claims were paid last year, the second such occurrence in the department's history.
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Middletown
Lincoln Day Observances Vary Across Towns
Lincoln Day is celebrated nationwide with patriotism and support for U S soldiers, while Middle town observes little, with schools closed and many businesses open. Fuel Administrator Garfield’s restrictions alter public observances as local venues shut and private events fill the day. Port Jervis reports Robert Watts of Company A arrested as a deserter at Camp Wadsworth.
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Avraham Lincoln
United States
Middletown
Ume
Garfield
Eld
Port Jervis
Rovert
Wats
Co. A
German Emperor Calls For Peace After Victory
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William replying to Hamburg’s peace address after Ukraine talks. He notes Germany faced hard times and burdens borne by all, praising Hindenburg and declaring continued victory by the troops until peace arrives.
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Amsterdam
Germany
William
Burgomester
Hamburg
Ukraine
Berlin
Hindenburg
Believe Forger Stole Check Book While Here
A mystery forgery ring at Merchants' National Bank is tied to about twenty checks bearing Crawford Furniture Co. names. The checks range from five to seventeen hundred eighty five dollars and show a skilled handwrite r. The Times Press notes the forger traveled from Texas toward the Pacific coast before arriving at the local bank, with losses falling on those who cash the checks.
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Merchants’ National Bank
Times-Press
Crawford Furniture Co
Texas
Pacific Coast
Ne Li
Tun Cus
Justice Hears Elston Plea By Telephone in New Trial Request
Justice Young in White Plains heard Henry Kohl representing Charles C. Elston of Middletown appeal for a new trial on lack of corroborative evidence. District Attorney Hirschberg asked to adjourn as he could not attend. Rebl prosecuted the motion and will be heard later.
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Times-Press
Nexburgh
Justice Young
Supreme Court
White Plains
Henry Kohl
Charles C. Elston
Middletown
Henry Hirschberg
Younms
Rebt
Rebl
Heirschberg
Giien
Trench Training Resumes At Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg S C February 12 trench training for the 27th Division at Camp Wadsworth resumed today with the third battalion of the 1st Infantry entering trenches for a seventy two hour period the longest to date at the camp. Weather had paused trench work through Christmas and new maneuvers were planned by the men of the 18th Plaid Artillery units moved to Giessy Koch range for target practice today.
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Spartanburs
S.C
Camp Wadsworth
Louth
Lvith Plaid
Wadsworth
Giessy Koch Range
Twent
Garfield May End Heatless Mondays
Washington February 12 The Federal Fuel Administration plans to suspend heatless Mondays as weather improves. Dr Harm A Garfiel d states further enforcement of the original order is unnecessary for the coming summer. Supervision of coal distribution to domestic consumers will continue under new leadership with L A Snead directing retail distribution oversight. Snead will tour large cities to assist local officials in equitable fuel distribution and prevent hoarding and speculation.
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Washington
Fed
Harm A. Gar- Sela
Fudl
Mendas
Rss
Garfield
Cit
Streedy Amone
Lexi Bimter
L A Snead
J A. D. Morrow
Snead
Equitable
City Council Tees Up Street Plans and Agencies
Common Council members discussed a proposed new street from East Main to Orchard, a city run coal and milk sales headquarters, and the continuation of A K Darton as Acting Commissioner of Charities. They approved recreation and public markets bureaus and planned investigations into action delays and a driver incident. Petitions from voters in the Second District of the Third Ward and the First District of the Second Ward sought polling place changes. Resolutions honored Augustus Mags.
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Common Council
New Street
East Main Street
Orchard Street
Firs
A. K. Darton
Recreation Commission
Bureau of Public Markets
L. G. Wilson
Antano Hose and Chemical Engine Co
Petidians
Augustus Mags
City May Deal in Milk and Fuel
Alderman Amey told the Monday council meeting the city may soon engage in milk and coal sales. He offered a resolution to seek State Food Commission approval or a privilege to establish a purchase and sale place for milk and coal, noting other cities have adopted similar departments and are eager to file the plan locally.
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Amey
City Council Upholds Sealer and Weights Office
Sealer John C. McMickle Jr reports 96 investigations in January all found correct and sealed. Prosecution delays arise as corporation counsel and district attorney disagree on who prosecutes Mo Wilken and others. law committee asked to investigate. Creation of a Recreation Commission and public markets department approved. continued discussion on weights and measures enforcement.
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John C. McMickle, Jr
Joseph H. Decker
L. G. Wilson
Herres
Mo Wilken
Corporation Counfeel
Guthorty
Eealey
Cole
Mec3Machie
Law Committee
Board of
Esu. Mate
Department of
Publc Markets
Aidan Cox
Port Jervis Adopts Plan for Center Street Opening
Port Jervis votes to hold a public hearing on opening a street from East Main near the blacksmith shop to Orchard Street behind local stores. aldermen approved the plan amid debate on benefits and concerns, with maps to be prepared for the February 27 hearing. The city also continues monitoring the Jack the Hugger incidents as authorities investigate.
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Port Jervis
New Street
City’s Center
Aderman Gaffney
East Main
John H. Gavin
Orchard Street
Mapa
Mae
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Titan
Ernest G. Sherer
Cailicoon
Baccanece
Electrra Light
Fire Dept
Crawford
Elston
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U. K
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Goshen
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Mm Por Jervis
Port Servis
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