Middletown Daily Times-Press and Regional Law Notes
Historical clippings trace Middletown paper names from Daily Press to Times-Press and Times, then discuss evolving state laws on hospitality rewards and Sunday gasoline sales. Springfield automobile owners seek changes as police chief remarks spark reform chatter. The piece notes Massachusetts rail accident injury rules and a mass repeal trend toward abolishing absurd laws.
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Springfield
Hom
Massachusetts
Daily History Notes June 1 1879 Prince Louis Napoleon Killed
A compact 1879 entry notes Prince Louis Napoleon, son of Napoleon, killed by Zulus in South Africa where he served on the staff of the British commander. It lists astronomical events with evening and morning star mentions and various constellations for June observations. The fragmented text mixes historical summary with sky notes and appears to be a daily history and astronomy brief.
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Daily History
Prince Louis Napoleon
Napoleon Tit
South Africa
London
Mercury
Saturn
Mars
Fupiter
Venus
Bootes
Ursa Major
Uria
Draco
Cassioperspheus
Crgnus
Lista
Aquila
Scorpio
Libra
Corvus
Hydra
Leo
Gemini
Auriga
Sagittarius
Satom
No Easy Task David Lloyd George
A garbled but identifiable portrait credits David Lloyd George as a pivotal Welsh figure who boosted British vigor during war, reorganized labor strikes, and shouldered tough duties amid Ireland's divisions. The piece praises his reputation and unique capability amid political chaos and resource mobilization.
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David Lloyd George
Cac.net
United Kissies
Great Britain
David Liord George
George
Ireland
Londo
Corkic
Springfield Chief Enforces Blue Law Against Sunday Sale
Springte police chief enforces a Sunday sale prohibition affecting caseline and fuel sales. Out of town visitors face delays and lodging costs as transient travelers are stalled until Monday, prompting debate over the city’s Sabbath restrictions and public spirited policing.
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He Ohies
Springte
Mass
Springfeld
Springfield
Rgscline
Smupgfeld
Elmira Voters Defeat Municipal Charter Plan
Elmira last week voted on and defeated the commission charter plan of municipal government. Plan C, authorized by the Legislature, drew less than half the normal vote with a 471 margin against. Proponents argued current Republican administration under the mayor and council is efficient, while opponents feared unnecessary change. The $5,000 election cost will be paid by the city and conditions stay the same.
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Auburn
Elmira
Nho
Protection Sentiment On Tariffs Divides Democrats
The piece notes a tariff split within Democrats. W J Bryan backs the Underwood Wilson tariff and opposes protectionist concessions. Josephus Daniels, long a free trader, hints at protective ideas, saying further laws may aid the people and provide needed revenue. The article predicts no genuine tariff plank in the Democratic platform.
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W. J. Brian
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Ralaigh “News and Observer
Caroline
Daniels
Monticello Honors Heroes with Memorial Day Pageantry
Monticello patrons paused daily routines to honor Civil War soldiers and veterans. Flags adorned shops and homes as a Memorial Day parade featured the band, veterans, officials, students, and scouts followed by races at the Monticello Driving Park. Albrecht Brothers opened a new picture theatre on Memorial Day, upgrading the Ardovich bowling alley into a modern cinema.
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Monticello
Jery
McMillan
John O'Neil
Davis
New Picture House
Albrecht Brothers
Ardovich
Albing
Memorial Darnigan
Rev Mansfield Dies After Long Rectorate at Suffern
The Rev Romaine Stiles Mansfield former curate in St Faui s and Old Trinity and for 88 years rector in Suffern died Tuesday at his Bard avenue West New Bright home He was born in Morris X and graduated from Hobart College and General Theological Seminary He is survived by a son the Rev Archibald R Mansfield and three daughters Pike for Sullivan Six cans of pike from government fish hatcheries at Burlington VI were taken Wednesday afternoon to Woresboro for distribution in Sullivan county streams.
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Romaine Stiles Mansfield
St. Faui's
Old Trinity
Suffern
Bard Avenue
West New Bright S. 1
Morris
Hobart College
General Theological Seminary
Protestant Episcopal Church
Archibald R. Mansfield
Sullivan
Government
Burlington
Woresboro
Sullivan County
Rule for measuring ice by volume to catch short weights
Albany reports State Superintendent John F. Farrell issued a method to estimate ice weight without a scale. By noting ice weighs about 37.5 pounds per cubic foot and one pound equals 30 cubic inches, households can gauge delivered ice by calculating cubic inches and converting to cubic feet, helping detect short measures during warm months.
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Albany
John F. Farrel
Farrell
State Department of Weights and Measures
Ferrell
Farr
Ferraula
Cities safest during storm says lightning danger follows rules
The article explains lightning safety noting trains are safe from bolts and steel structures resist with metal frames acting as lightning rods. It cites data on fires from lightning, warns barns and isolated buildings at risk, and urges proper lightning rod protection for farms and dwellings. It mentions central and western states and historical references from Philadelphia Inquirer.
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United States
World War A Year Ago Today Flares In Italy Riots After Raids
Austrian aeroplanes dropped bombs on Bari Brindisi and Brindisi Xfol ietta with four deaths. Following the Zeppelin raid over London an anti German riot erupted mirroring May's Lusitania aftermath. Shops and residences attacked by mobs, many women, who plundered loot.
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Bari
Brindisi
Xfolietta
Italy
London
Lusitania
GIVES LECTURE ON THE PHILIPPINES AT ST PAULS
M C Devaiston spoke at St Pauls Church weekly prayer meeting about years of Philippines service. He contrasted condition when Uncle Sam arrived with current progress noting education and sanitation improvements. He cited Manila’s cholera decline from deadly outbreaks to disappearance.
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Philippines
M. C. Devaiston
St Paul's Church
Uncle Sam
Denniston
Manila
Doctoraid and health progress on the islands
The speaker saluted American doctors who served after Uncle Sam's soldiers arrived, praising their work and rural remedies. He cited children advising parents on health, praised now-pure island water, and noted a shift from cock-fights to baseball as community focus. An illustrated Sunday lecture by Rev Dr Chenoweth followed, with a prayerful, communal meeting led by Rev Mr Grifton.
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Uncle Sam
A. E. Chenoweth
Denniston
Manta
Gripton
Port Jervis and Delaware Valley Railroad Elects Directors
At a Port Jervis and Delaware Valley Railroad stockholders meeting in Matamoras Pa on June 1 directors were elected including J A Vandegrift E E Mandeville James S Holden Alfred Marvin J H Van Etten W A Cullen and W E Soden A $500002 bond issue was authorized to fund the Port Jervis Traction Company purchase and equipment Matamoras Milford road construction and future extensions were funded with provisions for reserve funds The Barrett Bridge right of way was discussed with authorization to close negotiations The Matamoras Milford road construction is set to begin shortly
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Port Jervis
Port Jervis and Delaware Valley Railroad Company
Matamoras
J. A. Vandegrift
J. A. Vandegrife and Company, Inc
E. E. Mandeville
W.E. Soden
Port Jervis Traction Company
Milford
Alfred Marvin
W. E. Soden
W. A. Cullen
Mbarrett Bridge
Ar. Vandegait
Barrett Bridge Company
Milforé
Paragon Theatres to sue Newburgh over ordinance ban
The Paragon Theatres Corporation plans to file a lawsuit against the City of Newburgh seeking 350,000 in damages. The action follows the city council's ordinance prohibiting theatre construction within 125 feet of a church, impacting Paragon's Grand Street property and permitting negotiations for a building license.
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Newburgh
Paragon Theatres Corporation
City of
Paragon Corporation
Sarah Marquette
Grand Street
Italian Main Line Campaign Gains in Tyrol Record
Italian forces push gains in southern Tyrol as London and Jimei-Curemi bulledins support continued campaign efforts. The record notes unbroken main line status amid evolving resistance and strategic positions.
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London
Jimei
Curemi
Events Report From Front Near Rovereto
Briefing notes describe Italian forces holding the main line southeast of Rovereto with withdrawals in some sectors. No breach yet in the principal defenses which guard the path to the Venetian plains. Also mentions band rehearsals for the O. & W. Band to be held this evening.
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Rovereto
Gibbs fills vacancy at Mitchell Inn position
Fred E. Puffer, formerly a clerk at the Mitchell Inn, moves to Lakewood Farm Inn three and a half miles from Roscoe to become assistant manager. Selwyn M. Gibbs temporarily fills the Mitchell Inn clerk position during the summer.
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MR. Gibbs
Fred E. Puffer
Mitchell Inn
Lakewood Farm Inn
Roscoe
Duri
Selwyn M. Gibbs ii
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Delaware Valley
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Dunkirk
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