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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
8
A note on Servian etiquette states that a Servian answers affirmatively by shaking his head and negates by nodding, a reversal of common gesture norms observed elsewhere. The observation highlights cultural difference in simple assent expressions.
Ispahan, former Persian capital, endured a turbulent arc from Timour the Tartar’s 14th century sackest 70,000 slain, through a flourishing period under Shah Abbas as a major Asiatic emporium, to 18th century Afghan devastation and decline. Ambassadors and European merchants once crowded its court and bezars.
A paraphrased reflection on practical wisdom stresses that a sensible person takes time to do a task well. Haste reveals itself through unsettled work, while steady focus leads to completion before starting anew.
George E. Olds longtime local newspaperman and former reporter resigns his post and plans to move Sunday to Erie Pennsylvania to join the Erie Morning Dispatch as a reporter. A separate East Indian service official recalls a dramatic government note about tiger slaughter and describes a delegate's heated speech about tiger ferocity. The account notes a nighttime departure as Morpheus brings sleep and the east awakens with Phoebes rising.
Edth confesses to Clara under oath of secrecy that she told no one, while Fred accuses her of spreading the engagement chatter. The exchange reveals tension and public whispers surrounding the couple.
Advert reads that Neutrone Prescription 99 cures rheumatism and restores vigor. It claims long time sufferers experience relief from sore joints and aching muscles, with beat health returning daily. The ad urges readers to obtain a bottle, noting mail orders for a $2.00 size and listing J Erskine Mills as the seller.
Washington notes no word of Miss Mary Silliman release despite reports of freedom by German authorities. State Department and American Embassy in Berlin investigation ongoing after Congressman Ward sought action. Cable to Ambassador Gerard sent May 15. no definite reply yet.
Coroner George H Rackett examined the effects of George Neafe who was killed near Oasville while operating a sand washing machine. He sent word to Hoboken and Brooklyn contacts asking for information about relatives. A Hoboken contact said he worked with Neafe three years ago but gave no relative details. An unsigned note identified Neafe as Nezie’s husband and named Mrs Fannie Neate at West End John Streets West Hoboken NJ. Dispatch read Your husband was killed May 29. The body is at W.7 Cornelius undertaking parlors Middletown. Please advise G H Rackett coroner Middletown.
Washington June 2 Today Congressman Platt announced three U S Military Academy appointments at West Point Principal Ford S Relvea Jr of Monroe first alternate Ralph E Swinton son of E V Swinton of Port Jervis and second alternate C L Hunt of West Point The appointments require regular entrance examinations rather than school certificate admission
Buffalo June 2 The motion to postpone the trial of John Edward Teiper charged with the murder of his mother and brother was further postponed until tomorrow. District Attorney Moore is arranging for a medical examination of Grace J. Teiger who was severely beaten by the murderer. Teiper's counsel says her testimony is vital to the defense and she is reportedly mentally unfit to testify.
President and Mrs Wilson arrived in Annapolis on the Mayflower to attend graduation exercises at the United States Naval Academy. They were greeted by midshipmen and escorted to Dahlgren Fair where the president presented diplomas after a short speech to the graduates.
Washington June 2 Justice Chase and Hughes state there is no man representing him at Chicago or elsewhere in the Republican presidential nomination boom. Lawrence H. Green, Hughes' private secretary, says the Justice authorizes a statement that Hughes has no representative at all.
London June 2 German forces launch a major Verdun offensive using overwhelming numbers and equipment. They push along a front two miles west of Douaumont and Meuse defenses as French lines on the west bank retreat slightly. Heavy fighting continues with violent exchanges north of Coures Wood and near the Meuse, while both sides seek ground with limited gains.
Chicago dispatch reports a Rock Island Railroad train from Chicago to Chicago plunged through a weakened bridge between Packard and Clarksville, Indiana, during a cloudburst. Five people are believed drowned and eight to ten injured. two bodies recovered. The engine and two cars cleared the bridge, but the coach and smoker fell into the swollen creek.
London June 2 The Evening Standard reports a basis for settlement of the Irish question. An Irish parliament may be sent up immediately with Ulster excluded. The body would be composed of current Irish representatives in the British Parliament.
Petrograd reports unprecedented June cold across Russia. Snow halts streetcars while Nizhni Novgorod records freezing point temperatures. The extreme weather disrupts daily life and transportation nationwide.
A terse note reports a bank failure affecting an unnamed Mr bank and mentions a check received in Rome. The fragmentary item implies financial distress and an attempted remedy, with limited details on parties or amounts. Further readable context is needed to clarify involved institutions and outcomes.
Two popular Circleville youths Florence Rhinehart and Arthur C. Gillen married Thursday at 1 PM attended by Edna Weller and Round? W Rowland. They honeymoon at Fair Oaks where Gillen built a new home for his bride.
The Chamber of Commerce has erected a large sign at Bradley's Corners directing tourists to Iddletown and nearby points. The sign, made by H. D. Gould company and painted by H. C. Ogden, marks state route No. 4 to Buffalo and Delaware Water Gap with Middletown one mile as the prominent feature. 250 arrow signs for highways to Middletown are being produced for delivery.
Rome June 2 relations between Bulgaria and Greece are strained nearly to the breaking point after Bulgarian troops occupy three forts on Greek soil. Followers of former Premier Venizelos demand Greece enter the war on the Allies side. Ad sections note the Times-Press columns and advertisements.
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