Major Nails Denies Epidemic Rumors in Pleasantville
In Pleasantville on February 13 Major James F. Sheehan of the Second Battalion First Infantry denied reports of a poisoning epidemic among troops stationed there. He described ample rations and three meals daily, with meals sourced from Pleasantville markets. The denial followed rumors started near Tarfrtown by two men who left their units. A new guard for the Croton reservoir will be deployed from Company I Middletown, with Sergeant Black in command, and will reside at Scott Hayes estate at Croton Lake. Major Sheehan and officers visited Mr. Hayes to discuss arrangements for the detachment's guard duties.
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Feld
Pleasantville
Promaine Roisoning
First Infantry
James F. Sheehan
Sheehan
Company L
Newburgh
Blrthe
Tarfrtown
Todarajor
Todar
Croton Reservoir
Major Sheehan
Croton
Middletown
Black
Croton Lake
Scott Hayes
Hayes
Rutherford B. Heyes
M.A. Stivers
Harry J. Sheedman
John A. Korschen
Mr. Hares
Afric Liner Sunk by Submarine Off Plympton
International News Service reports the White Star liner Afric, 11,999 tons, has been sunk by a submarine near Plympton. Seventeen crew members are missing. Weather note cites Pronk thermometer readings from 7 am at 2 above zero to noon 29 and 3 pm 27.
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International News Service
London
Afric
Piyvmount
Pronk
Fat stomaches replace proud long beards in men
A historic quip notes a shift in male pride from long beards to larger stomachs, reflecting changing fashions and self-image. The remark contrasts past pride in facial hair with a modern emphasis on body size.
Auto Bus Co Seeks Franchise In City Council Report
The Ways and Means Committee reported that it cannot favor granting pay increases for police and fire drivers. It suggested placing the issue before taxpayers at a special election, due to the higher cost of living. The report was tabled pending the election call, expected within months.
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Auto ’Bus ‘Co
Ways and Means Committee
The
Common Council
Ermen Herres
Babcock
Gaffney
Cox
Council Session Hears Lincoln Memorial Decorated Meeting
Aldermen convene in gala council chamber as 3 American class arrive for a regular city legislature meeting. Decorations honor Lincoln inspire thanks by resolution to the janitor A R Anderson. Debate over street repairs on Fulton and Forest avenues leads to referrals to the Street Committee for action.
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Hokt
Lincoln
A. R. Anderson
Herres
Alan Carney
Compan
Man Babcock
Peter ¥. Miller
John J. Jo
J. P. Elis
Arthur BE. Smith
P ‘Tel Moran
Frank P. Cox
A. C. McAfidle, Jr
M Avenue
Miles
J. P. Ellis
Mr. Els
Fulton Street
Fotton Street
Mill Street
Sprague Avenue
Common Council Fails to Select New Patrolman
The council did not appoint a police constable to replace Halstead at the Monday meeting. A motion moved to refer the eligible candidates list to the Public Safety Committee for investigation and report next meeting. George H. Hadden Jr. filed as first on the list and was referred to the committee. The Public Safety Committee includes Aldermen Davis, Herres, Cole, and Cox.
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Halstead
Alderman Miller
Public Safety Committee
George H. Hadden, Jr
Alderman Herres
Davis
Herres
Cole
Cox
Dolson Avenue Sidewalks Must Be Repaired Now
Aldermanic resolution orders property owners on both sides of Dolson Avenue from Academy Avenue to the St. G railroad tracks to repair sidewalks with cinders or equivalent within 39 days. The initial 15 day window was extended by 15 days after Alderman Cole objected to the shorter period. Cox notes cinders are available at file works if desired, and the work aims to improve safety for workers traveling to the flo factory and to make the walk eligible for flag rating when assessed.
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Funnell
Mondey
Dolson Avenue
Academy Avenue
St. & G. Railroad
Cole
Cox
Fle
O. K
Clothing Store Robbery in Port Jervis
Port Jervis Feb 13 In the early hours the J M Dewitt clothing store at Pike and Bali streets was broken into and clothing watch fobs razors and other items valued at 369 were taken Entrance gained through a rear window and it is believed an automobile carried away the loot.
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Times-Press
Port Jervis
J. M. Dewitt
Pike and
Bali
German Raider Vineta Reported Sunk After Battle
Buenos Aires reports that a German raider believed to be the Vineta was sunk in a clash with British cruisers. The dispatch notes one British cruiser was damaged in the engagement.
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International News Service
Buenos Aires
Vineta
la Razon
Common Council Considers Multiple City Matters Monday Evening
Among actions considered were a list of eligible policemen candidates referred to the public safety committee a sidewalk repair project on Dolson avenue a taxi license petition referred to laws and rules committee an unfavorable report on police and fire apparatus pay an optional special election a Fulton street repair petition referred to the street committee and a deferral of Jackson avenue curb assessments.
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Common Council
Public Safety Committee
Dolson Avenue
Here
Goshen
Fulton Street
Jackson Avenue
Motor Bus Line To County Seat Before Aldermen
A petition to grant a motor bus license from the city to Goshen via Denton and New Hampton Farms was presented to the Common Council by Morris Marks and Samuel Feld through attorney Edmund Faulkner. The request proposes a 16 passenger closed car with heated comfort, starting at James street station and routes via James West Mein West and East Main to Academy, then State road. Fares are 10 cents one way to Denton, 20 cents round trip, 20 cents to Goshen, and 40 cents for the round trip.
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Common Council
Morris Marks
Samuel Steinfeld
Beattie Avenue
Edmund C Faulkner
Goshen
Denton
New Hampton Farms
Miller
Laws and Rules Committee
Times-Press
Steinfeld
James Street
James
Mein
East Main
Academy Avenue
State Road
Wintry Blast in City Hall Spurs Weather Fixes
City fathers debated cold conditions in the Common Council session Monday night. Alderman Cox drew attention to breezy windows and President Miles said he was nearly paralyzed by the cold. A weather strip replacement is expected to be ordered to prevent further danger and possible serious harm.
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Common Council
Cox
Miles
Alder
Strict censorship on news of guard imposes tight limits
Peekskill reports heavy woolen uniforms and supplies arriving for the First NX Regiment as officials maintain strict censorship of military news. Six men are sick, four with colds in hospital, while Major Gen O Ryan surveyed Peeks city guardsmen’s needs and a related abduction case involving a missing girl and a man named Williams unfolds with arrest in Waterbury.
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Times-Press
Peekskill
Cooxinham
Saterday
Co. I
Middletown
Farai
O'Ryan
Peeks, EI
Youth is Accused by Girl's Father
Newburgh N Y February 12 Officer Walter H Barbie left for Waterbury Conn to fetch Herbert Williams a 25 year old chauffeur charged with abduction in the case of his disappearance with Gertrude Schaffer 17 from this city last October Williams is married with a five year old son Frederick Schaffer the girl’s father took no action until the start of the year hoping she would return a postcard received January 2 interrupted the note.
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Williams
Wiliams
Waterbury
Times-Press
Newburgh
Walter Hbarbie
Conn
Herbert Williams
Gertrude Schaffer
Frederick Schaffer
Valentine Party at St. Pauls Church Planned by Junior League
The Junior League of St. Pauls Church will host a Valentine party at the church on Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6 o clock. Superintendent Mrs H W Carl and associates are planning several interesting features.
Fire department officers elected after prosperous year in Middletown
The Middletown fire department, after one of its most prosperous years, elected officers for the new term at the City Hall. Charles Higham was re elected president, with Willam Pohlman vice president Judson A Hoar secretary Archibald Taylor treasurer and Henry Gerhardt collector. Each city company received an apportionment of 250 from state reserve interest and external fire insurance company contributions. Continued on page three.
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Fire Department of
Middletown
Charles Hisham
Charles Higham
Higham
Monthagens
Willam Pohlman
McQuaids
Judson A. Hoar
Eagles
Downie Says Others Implicated In Grand Larceny Case
Cornelius E. Downie, former Sullivan County Poor Superintendent, says others are implicated and he will be accompanied to State prison if convicted. Grand jury charged him with grand larceny after alleged poor fund shortages, reportedly over $11,000. Investigations focus on Kingston firm payments for the Monticello courthouse construction and county records.
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Cornelius E. Downie
Poor
Sullivan County
Downie
Grand Jury
Monticello
Sullivan
Kingston
Board of Supervisory
Downite
Wall Street
Coldest Winter Weather Paralyzes County Life
Reports from Middle town and surrounding areas say the morning was the coldest of the season with thermometers sinking to 25 below zero in the city and as low as 14 below at Bullville and 12 in Pine Bush. Plumbers and farmers battled the cold while stock was watched and milk delivery delayed as schools closed for heating concerns.
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Middletown
Jac
Bullville
Pine Bush
Germany Declares Time Limit to Neutrals Has Expired
Washington notes senators push bill to open ports for en tente warships aiding anti submarine efforts without war declaration. London reports Germany states grace periods for neutral ships in barred zones ended February 12 to 10 across North Sea English Channel and Atlantic. Minister Whitlock and American prisoners in Germany prompt concern as Bernstorff sails to Germany. Gerard heads to Paris then Cuba.
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International News Service
Washington
Saulsbury
Delaware
Senate
White House
Kiv
United States
London
Germany
Amsterdam
English Channel
Atlantic
British Isles
Mediterranean
State Department
Gerard
Berlin
Whitlock
Brussels
Belgium
Bernstorff
Count von Bernstorff
Paris
Barcelona
Cuba
Vagrant Arraigned In Police Court For Vagrancy
Court sessions opened with a single arraignment. Julius C. Fordham admitted vagrancy for soliciting food in the pits and refused to leave when ordered. He was jailed for 10 days. Grace Church Girls Friendly Society hosts a patriotic dance at the parish house with Desisseroth providing music. Proceeds aid Company I members on duty.
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Howard M. Starr
Julius C. Fordham
Fordman
Girls' Friendly Society of
Grace Church Sill
Desisseroth
Company I
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Major Nails
IBIG
Grandma Ehz
Faiis
Acts OF the Aldermen
William Pohlman
Archibald Taylor
Excelsiors
Henry Gerhardt
Engles
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