Plan to Survey Nationwide Census Supports Universal Training
In New York the Business Men's National Service League met at the Army and Navy Club. Lloyd Tarnler of New Milford Orange County plans to present to President Wilson and Congress the idea of universal military service for at least 20,000,000 Americans. Tarnler has sent an agent to 17 states to collect signatures from at least twenty Americans on the question. The 59 members attending pledged to back national preparedness and to assist in any service required by the country.
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New York
Army and Navy Club
Business Men's National Service League
Lloyd Tarnler
Farmer
New Milford
Orange County
N. E
Wilson
Lytton
Whittock
Washington
Lo—orand
Whit Jock
Bertum
Probant
Havre
State Department
Lansing
Whitlock
Brussels
Bus Lines Proposed by Chamber of Commerce Panel
This afternoon at the Elks Club the transportation committee of the Chamber of Commerce met to discuss running bus lines from the city. A Middletown resident is negotiating for a line in two directions, with spring opening boosting plans for multiple routes. Foremost members foresee lines connecting all nearby points within a few miles, expanding service as demand grows. Committee members listed are G Norior, chairman. L. E. Hiler, Ruggles, and W. Maxwell Fiera.
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Elks Club
Chamber of Commerce
Iitee
Middletown
Zipl
G Norior
L. E. Hiler
Ruggles
W. Maxwell Fiera
Blockade grows in New York port
The Associated Press reports serious freight congestion as ships from Holland America Scandinavian American Norwegian American and other lines face full or spoken for berths. New York freight delays threaten inland factory layoffs and rising unemployment.
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New York Port
Associated Press
New York
Haseen
York
Auroad
Supt Tuthill Reappointed for 26th Term in City Schools
In a Board of Education report Supt F P Tuthill details exam results across classes with averages from 85.6 percent in elementary to 92 percent in advanced subjects. He compares Middletown with Dunkirk Glens Falls and others, noting wealth per capita and tax-rate standings. The Wednesday meeting reappointed him for another year and discussed playground equipment and school plans.
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Board of Education
Ffp. Tuthill
Dunkirk
N. Y
New York
Middletown
Glens
Hudson
Glens Falls
New York State
Lackawanna
Geneva
Watervliet
Board meeting reviews school reports and heating issues
The Board of Education met for about an hour and a half to approve Supt Tuthill’s report and actions on Frank Dugoly. Attendance figures for January show 203 cases with nine truancy or sickness and 18 illegal absences. several residents moved or had wrong addresses. Heating problems were discussed, including a janitor instruction mix up and early heat start advised. A trip report to Albany praised Architect David H Canfield’s tentative plans for the Grammar school building. A bill from F J Lindsey for 2100 for Mulberry street school expansion was explained as prior planning.
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Board of Education
F Vewlag Jesuit
Sperisiondene
Treeport
Tuthill
Mayer Thompson
Frank Dugoly
Wort
Youngs
Albany
Times Tress
David H. Canfield
Oo Lindsey
F. J. Lindsey
Mulberry Street
Hopkins
Lindsey
Department At
Tuihill to Start 20th Year as City School Superintendent
Prof. James F. Tuthill will begin his 20th year as superintendent of the Mid-Metown city schools next September after the Board of Education voted for his reappointment. The mayor ordered the formal ballot following the tally, with six of seven voting in favor and one blank. Tuthill expressed gratitude and pledged continued effort with the board’s support.
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James F. Tuihill
Webile
Board of Education
Timothy F. Welsh
Charles Little
Major Thompson
Stanton
Prof
Tuthil
Tuthill
Mid- Metown
T Shell
Tuthili
Trbili
Chang
Playgrounds Not Faily Equipped and Action Is Asked
A Middletown school board debate focused on playgrounds at Liberty street Linden avenue and other grounds. Mr Deming urged action noting Goshen's better equipment and proposed a swing funded by himself if needed. A special committee to secure equipment was approved. A wall project to prepare Linden avenue ground was also discussed. Routine Buffalos meeting followed.
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Board of Education
Denning
Goshen
Min Utetown
Liberty Street
Mr. Demms
Tuthill
Greason
Deming
Mater Thompson
Dennis
Truex
Tethill
Linden Avenue
Cuban Fight Won by Conservatives
Rumors of a conspiracy within Havana's metropolitan police surfaced after several officers were arrested and imprisoned. Secretary of State Hevia announced actions tied to the affair as authorities pursue the case.
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International News Service
Havana
Hevia
Shooting of Soldier Is Accidental Near New Paltz
A military court of inquiry ruled Efugi Taylor a private in Company C, Tenth Regiment, was accidentally shot during patrol duty along the aqueduct near New Paltz. A fellow guardsman was exonerated. Taylor died from a back wound. Coroner Kelly certified accidental death. Taylor’s body returned to Albany.
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Poughkeepsie
Military Court of Inquiry
Efugi Taylor
Tenth Regiment
New Paltz
Taylor
New York
Salpaugh
Lee
Bontecue
Kelly
Kingston
Albany
Iit Ig
Woods
Whitman
Arthur H. Ellis Taken by Death
Arthur H Ellis of 169 Highland avenue died at home after a five week illness. Born January 7 1877 in Whitby Ontario he married Belle Belyea May 4 1900 in New York. He worked as a steel contractor before moving here four years ago. Survived by widow three children John Arthur Janet and four brothers Alfred H T G Bilis Clarence and Ernest and three sisters.
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Arthur H. Elis
Highland Avenue
Mr. Ellis
Whitby
Ontario
Canada
Arthur Ellis
Qobigal Victora Brown
Christ Church
New York
Belle Belyea
Enis
John
Arthur
Janet
Alfred H
New York City
T. G. Bilis
Toronto
Clarence
Croton Falls
Ernest
Foods and Markets Bill Presented in Albany Legislature
The administration’s foods and markets bill, a principal feature of this year’s legislation, was presented in the lower house of the Legislature in Albany today. The measure aims to regulate food markets and related commerce as part of broader economic policy.
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International
Albany
Dow
Daughter Vanishes After Father Sends Money to Bank
Dominick Scarsafaroa of 65 Cottage Street reports his 13 year old daughter Jennie took $59 to a city bank to pay a note and vanished with a companion. The girls reportedly bought a coat and other clothing, spent the money, and left the city. a search is under way.
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Dominick Scarsafaroa
Cottage Street
Jennie
Scarsafaroa
North Street
Revolutionary leaders claim mine threat at Santiago Harbor entrance
Government reports an order to the United States for aeroplanes while late returns show a strong conservative victory and continued administration. A second U.S. warming has been held up by the government and remains locally known in Havana.
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Nied
Santiago Harbor
United States
Havana
Guard Fired Upon Near Oswego Armory
Two members of Company D state guard on sentry duty at the Oswego armory report they were fired upon last night. A bullet pierced a sleeve and a large calibre bullet was found. Officials anticipate doubling guard strength.
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Oswego
N. Y
State Guard
Woman Abandons Babies. Ackerson Held for Extradition
Agnes M. Ackerson, arrested in Goshen June 5 for abandoning two infant twins left on Frank Godfrey’s porch at 22 Commonwealth avenue, is in Paterson N J awaiting grand jury indictment. She admitted motherhood, was held on $109 bail, and the twins, 12 days old, were cared for by the mother after provisional custody arrangements.
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Agnes M. Ackerson
Goshen
Frank Godfrey
Commonwealth Avenue
Paterson
X. J
Cts
Frank Goufrey
McCoach
Godfrey
Cicer Benton
Franklin Square
Thrall Hospital
Starr
Sloan Hospital For Women
Ackerson
Recorder
Belivale
Bas Bies
New York
Darcy to Leave for Goshen Camp
International News Service reports Lester Darcey will depart for Grant Hugh Browne's Goshen farm to begin training for his boat race on March 5 with Al McCoy. He plans to fight Mie Gibbons in Milwaukee on April 10 for a $56,000 purse. Temperatures reported by Pronk's thermometer: 22 at 7, 30 at noon, 31 at 2.
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International News Service
New York
Lester Darcey
Grant Hugh Browne
Goshen
al McCoy
Darcy
Mie Gibbons
Milwaukee
U-Boat Attack Upon American Schooner to Hasten Action
Paris reports preparations to shift Austro-Hungarian affairs from the American embassy to a Swiss legation amid fears of a Washington Vienna diplomatic break over submarine warfare. Lyman M. Law sunk by Austrian sub. crew saved. Fears rise as more ships are sunk and American figures grow.
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Internacus News Service
Paris
France
Washington
Vienna
Law
New York
Lyman M. Law
Apt. S
London
Cilicia
Ferga
Livyus
Lntermational Line Steamship Company
Walley
Card
Gerard Arrives Safely in Paris Amid American Welcome
Reme February 15 American Ambassador Gerard and staff with about 59 Americans depart for Paris amid cheers at the station. Paris February 15 Gerard and party arrive in Paris greeted by Ambassador Sharpe and staff. Fletcher crosses border to Mexico City escorted by Mexican leaders amid Carranza soldiers on a military convoy.
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Associated Press
Reme
Ambassador Gerard
Paris
Berne
James Wy Gerard
Pars
Sharpe
Fletcher Grosses
Laredo
Texas
Fletcher
Carranza
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Mr. Taylor
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Education Board
James F. Tuthill
Eiga
Middletown Herd, No. 3
Loyal Order of Buffalos
Police Dept
Arthur H. Ellis
Foods and Markets
Jennie Scarsafaroa
Austria
Goshen Camp
Pronk
Belgium
U. S
Hartford
Helcomp
War Department
Connecticut River
Gerard
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