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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
In a moving Erie train clash between detectives pursuing freight thieves and several men, one assailant was shot dead and another wounded. Detectives hid on car ends as pistols fired, the body of the killed man found near the station and not yet identified.
Robert Carson through his attorney L William P Cortes has appealed from the judgment of the recorder s court where he was fined 50 for assaulting Rorai D Terwilliger in a quarrel over a young woman The order allowing the appeal was signed by County Judge Seeger Wednesday and a copy of the order was served upon Recorder Sterr this morning The case will come up in the County Court which convenes at Newburgh quote 12
In Goshen on June 1, Surrogate Swe zey granted letters of administration to William F. Brown of Middletown for Osie Mr. Wooding and admitted the will of Joseph Wilkin of Walkill to probate. Adam W. Beakes of Middletown, a nephew, is named executor. A separate item notes a June 1 strike by trolley crews in Norwich, Conn, causing an electric railway standstill along the shore line.
In Newburgh June 1 the perjury trial of E Bromley Rodgers moved forward with the defense beginning after the prosecution wrapped its case. Handwriting experts testified on alleged forgeries and altered copies tied to a McLaughlin dispute, while motions to dismiss were denied and a two day testimony schedule was projected.
Chicago June 1 The Republican National committee began work on the temporary roll for the upcoming convention. Contests were minor and focused on local matters as delegates for Virginia and Texas faced seating questions. Hughes strength grew as committee members acknowledged the justice's rising support while avoiding direct candiate talk. George Perkins, George von L Meyer, and Herbert Satterlee joined the field for Roosevelt. William Orr arrived from New York amid Whitman’s unqualified backing drawing interest.
New York on June 1 declares Josiah Evens Cowles of Los Angeles elected president of the Generals Federation of Women's Clubs. Cowles won 1,273 votes to 122 for Mrs Samuel Sneath of Ohio. Other officers elected include Miss Georgia A. Bacon and Mrs Eugene Reilly with Frances D. Everett and Harry McFarland as secretaries, while treasurer no election.
Westtown Presbyterian Church will observe Children’s Day on Sunday morning June 11. An interesting program has been planned and all are cordially invited to attend. Mayor Thompson, in attendance at the Mayors' conference, will return.
Dr Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced to death in Sing Sing for murdering his father in law John E Peck. In court he delivered a dramatic statement expressing willingness to die for his cause and gratitude for a fair trial. Waite will appeal within ten days. Deputy Sheriff Burke escorted him to Sing Sing death house after the sentence.
Middletown Lodge No 1097 Elks plan to attend the State convention in Peekskill next week with Ed G Strack leading delegates. They will base at the Emelle Hotel from Monday to Thursday and hope to bring the 1917 meeting to Newburgh. Five candidates were initiated at last night’s meeting. bids for the new lodge home will be opened Saturday.
Paris June 1 The Germans were repulsed in an attack on French positions near Dead Men's Hill after a night of heavy bombardment. An intense artillery duel rages at Deumaumont on both east and west fronts as Verdun remains the central focus of the war. The enemy reportedly sent eight fresh divisions in 12 days, yet the French first line remains unbroken and the crisis shows no decisive change.
Rome June 1 Italian soldiers at the front may insure their lives for 10000 dollars each under a new rule of the National Institute Insurance organization subsidized by the government. Syracuse is expected to return Friday night. City Clerk Taylor and Commissioner Korschen may not return until Saturday evening.
A gypsy band said to be the same group expelled Tuesday is camped near this city on Erie and Jersey railroad land. Residents report thefts of chickens eggs and garden produce plus threats of further trouble. Police seek action with Lt. William Kane coordinating with Ontario and Western. A prior gypsy group previously caused disturbances until sheriff's action was threatened. A horse stolen from a Franklin Square barn is linked to bands visiting the area. The bay mare, 15 hands, 1,200 pounds, with one blind eye and four white feet, is missing.
White House announces after reading Carranza note that the United States will not withdraw from Mexico yet. The administration says the punitive expedition has not yet achieved its aim to disperse bandit bands in northern Mexico. A note to Carranza will state the sole purpose is to suppress outlawry and troops will stay until accomplished. tropas sit in no immediate danger, Pershing and Gavira meet at Colonia Dublon to discuss patrol distribution amid war-weary Mexican districts.
The basement room of City Hall will house electrical fire alarm equipment as Superintendent Wood vacates. The generator and switchboard from Centre Street move to the new space adjoining Frank Smyth’s fire alarm shop where Pop Smith maintains telegraph instruments for Lehigh Valley Railroad. Smith also repairs other gear. 40 instruments await shipment to South Bethlehem. Rev. T. G. Clark of the A M E Church lectured at Warwick on A Night in Liberia Africa. the packed audience was captivated by depictions of life and customs of the aboriginal people.
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