Middletown Forms Local Home Defense Corps
A Middleton meeting in City Hall chambers approved steps to form a city Home Defense Corps with at least two companies. Mayor Thompson outlined oath parallels with the National Guard, local protection scope, and possible statewide activation on governor orders. Leaders stressed enlistment for 30% of the war period and penalties for nonattendance, with brief talks by J C R Taylor and Orange County Home Defense chair.
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Middletown
Common Council
A.C. XN. Thompson
Thompson
Nationa ‘Guard
Chas
Whimman
Aber
Hether
Adjutant General's Office
Abbaw
Colets
J. C. R. Taylor
Hop John AC. E. Taylor
Orange Coonty Home Defense Committee
Ipassor
New York Guard heads to cool Carolina cantonment site
The New York National Guard will be stationed in a mountain town in South Carolina near Columbia with mild climate and historic surroundings. The site, about eight to ten miles from Columbia, sits at a higher elevation than much of New York and lies near Cowpens with Revolutionary War history. The district hosts Converse and Wofford colleges and a population around 18 000 involved in cotton industries.
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New York Smite National Guard
Sanh
Rigiteniuryg
S. C
New York National Guard
Carolinas
Columb
New York
Cowpers
Revolutionary Army
Eypia
Ignemhiniorski
Spartan
Berg
Charleston
West Carolina
Glens
Rejheads
Wootford Colege
Converse College
Sani
Indies of St Paris Church Annual Sale Planned
The Indies of St Paris Church in Chester will hold its annual sale on Tuesday July 17 from 5 to 7 o clock. Proceeds support church programs and local outreach. Volunteers welcome and details available at the church office.
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St. Paris Church
Chester
Train up a child in the way he should go
Fragmentary quotation on raising a child and guidance, with garbled phrasing and unclear source. The text hints at old proverb style and modern theorizing that confuses readers. No identifiable names, places, or dates are provided.
Little Girl Badly Hurt In Accident Near Harriman
Mrs. Clarence VanEvera of Harriman sustained a broken leg and fractured collar bone in a car crash Friday morning near Harriman. Her 14 month old niece suffered a fractured skull. The other child was said to be the daughter of VanEvera's brother. Two intoxicated men in a Ford: one fled, the other was arrested and jailed. the vehicle was operated by a man named Onderdeak. The VanEveras and child were en route from Savage to Harriman when the crash occurred. Mrs. VanEvera is in serious condition. the little girl is not expected to recover.
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Harriman
Clarence VanEvera
Clarence Vankivera
Savage
Southfields
Frea Conchi
Worcester
Pompton Lakes
N. J
Onderdeak
Smith
Eventille
Middletown
van Brera
Major Stivers Receives Telegraphic Muster Orders
Major M. A. Stivers of the First Field Hospital is ordered to assemble his company at 9 2m on Aienday at the armory 56 West Siniy-sisih street New York. The men are to report by 7:30 that morning. The unit, 34 men and six officers, includes Charles C. Durland Wither Marks Stanley T. Reigers and John J. Wallace. No departure date is given. the armory stay is expected to be brief.
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M. A. Stivars
Hospizel
Aienday
Armorr
West
Siniy-sisih Street
New York
M-Jur
ofZanialon
Charles C. Durland
Wither Marks
Stanley T. Reigers
John J. Wallace
Stivers
Amory
Dars
H. L. Steedman
Suntory
Spartanburg
S. C
New York National Guard
Times-Press
John F. O'Ryan
Louis W. Stutesbury
Albany
O’ryar
United States Service
Tate
Stotesbury
6Th
D-vision
O'Ryan
6Th Division
Yoo
1St
Binghamton
Brooklyn
Tist
Troy
2Nd Engineers
Signal Corps
Ivision
O’ryan
New York Guard
Resignation of Hollweg Reported As Accepted
From Copenhagen July 13 the news agency says the German government disclaims responsibility for the resignation of von Bethmann Hollweg. The German proclamation calls for a day of patriotic prayer for National Guard troops and draftees entering service. Churches respond with prayers for the men going to war.
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Asowein
Copenhazen
W “de Bureau of Germany
Tagelische Rundschane
von Pehrann Hollweg
Whitman
National Guard
Dillon Speaks to Rainy Market Crowd at Farm Fresh Day
Commissioner John J. Dillon of the Department of Foods and Markets addressed a drizzly crowd at the public market as farmers with produce attracted thrice their usual attendance. He urged food preservation, warned against food waste, and linked farm supply to wartime needs, with Chamber leaders assisting from nearby.
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John J. Dillon
Department of Foods and Markets
Dillon
Gillon
Hel
John 14. Altmann
Market Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Gould
Mr. Dillon
Fon
France
Extradition blocked for Alfredo Cocchi in Italy
Rome July 14 The Foreign Ministry told the American Embassy it cannot extradite Alfredo Cocchi Ruth Crager's slayer without breaching Italy's fundamental law. Charge Affairs said this during Ambassador Page's absence and noted strain in Italy US relations.
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Associated Press
Rome
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth Crager
Page
Foreign Office
Taly
America
New Process for Making Glycerine Reported by Treasury
The Treasury Department announces a discovery in the internal revenue division laboratory of a process for manufacturing glycerine from sugar. The cable to replace a broken line at the City Hall elevator has arrived. Engineer Arthur R. Anderson will install it Monday forenoon, restoring elevator service.
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Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue Division
Treasury Department
City Hall
Arthur R. Anderson
Ethan Allen Accepted by the Marines
Ethan Allen, descendant of Fort Ticonderoga famed figure, was accepted into the United States Marine Corps at Butte today. He has a background as a school principal and teacher in multiple towns, and his enlistment recalls early American history and the unity against common foes.
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Butte, Sfont
Ethan Allen
Fort CE Conderoga
United States Marine Corps
Obie
Xerin Daltow
Allen
Fort Ticonderoga
Warrm
May dissolve lower house of Reichstag
Berlin dispatch from July 14 reports that if the Prussian Diet, viewed as conservative, does not meet Emperor William’s electoral reform conditions, drastic steps may be taken. The lower house could be dissolved, while the house of lords would require a broad creation of new peers to secure a majority.
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Associated Press
Berlin
William
House Lords
Von Stein Quits as War Minister
Berne July 14 An official telegram from Berlin reports General von Stein Prussian minister of war has resigned The Prussian war office reply states the Imperial ministry of war now performs the empire s war functions Von Stein had recently provoked socialist opposition with pan German activities.
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von Stein
Berne
Berlin
Prussian War Office
Imperial Ministry of War
Empire
Americans wounded by stray bullets in 19 hours fighting
Washington reports three Americans were wounded as fighting raged for 19 hours after Chinese Republican troops forced the surrender of Monarchial forces led by Gen. Hsun. State Department notes indicate heavy fighting and multiple casualties amid the power shift.
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Associated* Presse
Washington
Amercans
Gen. Hsun
State Department
Armadale Sunk by Submarine, British Transport Vessel
London July 1 The British transport Armadale has been sunk by a submarine, it is officially announced. The loss is confirmed by authorities and marks another naval incident in the ongoing conflict.
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British Transport
Armadale
Associated Press
London
Sixteen Suffragists Arrested at White House Gate
Washington July 14 Sixteen Suffragists of the Women s party attempted a picketing demonstration at the White House gate in celebration of Bastille Day were promptly arrested and taken to jail.
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Associated Press
Washington
Women’s Party
White House
German crisis dominates July 14 news from Berlin
Reports from Berlin detail a Reichstag strike against the crown and military party amid a push for parliamentary government. The issue centers on peace terms and non-annexation. Crown Prince battles for control with von Bethmann Hollweg under fire. The war credit bill stalls as crisis unfolds. Russian revolutionary armies push in Galicia. on the Franco-Belgian front, Britain and France pursue a waiting policy.
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New York
Germany
Berlin
Reichstag
Austria-Hungary
von Bethman Hollweg
Galicia
Steedman Dispatch Orders Reservists to Assemble July 16
Capt. H L Steedman of Co I received a dispatch from Col Boyer at Regimental HQ Binghamton directing assembly at 9 am July 16 with immediate readiness for inspection. Reservists to rejoin mustering regs and initial monster rolls prepared. two weeks at armory before total muster for Spartanburg S C. Major General O R yan to mobilize NYNG for overseas training. oath on August 5.
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H. L. Steedman
Co. I
Col. Boyer
Binghamton
Steedman
Praise for New York State roads from Michigan official
Edward Xx, chair of Michigan’s highway commission, praised New York roads on a broadcast visit. He cited about 7,000 miles of concrete highways, lauded state advertising, and said New York’s road system is a winner after touring Albany and the state highway department yesterday.
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Edward Xx. S
Michigan
Ate Highway Commission
George Bartlet
Aoparity
Eheim
Detroit
Alcamy
New York
York
Heine
New York State
State Highway Department
Albany
Monticello Physician John F Curlette Dies at Home
Dr John F Curlette a leading Sullivan county physician and longtime Monticello resident died at his home after a prolonged illness from blood poisoning believed contracted while treating a gangrene patient. He served on the State Pension Examiners Board and was a longtime O and W railroad physician. He is survived by wife Ellen Couch and daughter Helen. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Monticello
John F. Curlette
Sullivan County
Curiette
T. D., Mills
Middletown
Curletty
Board of Pension Examiners
Mountaindale
Colored Soldiers Leave for New York City for Fifteenth Infantry
This forenoon the colored enlistees of the Fifteenth Infantry N G NY departed by the Erie at 11 16 am to join their company at the armories on 127th street and Second avenue. A parade from Fulton street via South and North streets to James street station featured Levi Hasbrouck on the fife Isaac Hasbrouck on bass drum and William Hasbrouck a G A R member on small drum. Leaving today were Howard Smith Jr William Hasbrouck Jr Arthur Jarvis Herbert Jarvis James Warner John Garrison and Henry Williams. Several others who belong to the company went down on Friday.
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Fifteenth Infantry
N. G
N. Y
New York
Erie
127Th Street
Second Avenue
Fulton Street
South
North Streets
James Street
Levi Hasbrouck
Isaac Hasbrouck
William Hasbrouck
Mrs James Hastings Dies in Newburgh
Mrs James Hastings, lifelong Newburgh resident, dies at home on South Milles Street after long illness. Wife of James Hastings, longtime Board of Education member, former mayoral candidate. Survived by husband, son T James Hastings building inspector and Texas Oil district manager, sister Mrs Charles T Gilchrist. family from old Newburgh line.
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Ten Eyck
Albany
T. James Hastings
Texas Oi Company
Charles T. Gilchrist
Hatters Win Case Ends Foreclosure Action
Danbury Hatters announce settlement of their case with foreclosure proceedings ended as of July 14. The report notes the closure of the dispute and the resolution of financial claims involving the Hatters.
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Associated Press
Danbury
Danbury Hatters
Boy Confesses to Murder in Sullivan County Shootings
Chester King, 16, of Mongaup Falls, Sullivan County, confessed to killing Sam Starowelsky known as Sam Stein of Maplewood. Stein’s body was found in brush near Sackett Lake road, after an apparent staged car crash. King reportedly stole $25 and papers, and described luring Stein on a drive with a hackman. Authorities report a full confession at preliminary hearing.
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Chester King
Mongaup Falls
Sullivan County
Sam Starowelsky
Sam Stein
Maplewood
Seth Pelton
Monticello
Sackett Lake
King
Dare
Stein
Stain
Hackman
Hugs
Young King
Pelton
Ind
Bullivan
Herman Doetsch
Charles King
Sam Starowselsky
Forestburgh
Clarence Norris
Norris
Berhaney
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First Congregational Church
O. & Swift
Orville B. Swift
Palisades Park
Major Stivers
Hollweg
THE
Marines
Spartansburg
Gotham
Jas. Hastings
Newburgh
Hatters
Sullivan Ce
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