Swords Into Ploughshares Gift Misplaced Inquiry
A report recalls William J. Bryan as Secretary of State two years earlier obtaining war swords from the War Department. He melted them into ploughshares with prophetic verses from a biblical text for diplomats and cabinet members. The items later vanished from cabinets and reemerged as paperweights or war fragments. One ploughshare now sits on a Navy secretary’s desk with a famine poster nearby.
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Washington
Wiliam J. Bryan
War Department
United States
Brian
Josephus Tuniels
Secretary of the Navy
Brvas
Registration Day Parade Draws City Pride Along Two Mile Line
Middletown mobilizes for Registration Day with a long parade route and a citywide display of colors. Local unions and organizations, plus nearby towns, plan large participation to honor impending military service as the General Committee prepares for a final meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. German unrest is reported as citizens denounce submarine warfare. West Point's Col John Tiddie is summoned to Washington to head engineers for the western front.
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Middletown
Chamber of Commerce
Times-Press Office
C. E
Social Life Notes from Middletown and Environs
Personal notices list visits among residents of Middletown and nearby areas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Vat Herren, Mrs. James E. Van Wagener, Mrs. Ellsworth Mano, and many others visiting relatives in Sussex N. J. plus local social events at the Art Club and gatherings at homes.
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Middletown
W. H. Vat Hkeuren
Brooston
Charles F. McVoy
Prospect Avenue
James E. van Wagener
Kingston
Ellsworth Mano
Sussex
N. J
Hattie Tarlor
Eva Leichton
Mt. Tabor
Xelsor van Dine
X. J
The Star Spangled Banner Poem Lines
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner of war and liberty. The poem recalls early battles, the flag over Baltimore, and the resolve of a nation to endure and uphold faith in God.
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Francis Scott Key
Harriman case calls village payers to vote on rescission
A Newburgh special term of the Supreme Court heard a writ of mandamus by James B. Hailochr of Harriman against Village President William Rake and others over whether taxpayers can rescind a March 20 special election that approved three propositions to buy land for 32060, build a school, and raise funds. A June 11 special election to rescind was proposed. decision reserved.
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Times-Press
Newburgh
Supreme Court
Tompkins
James B. Hailochr
Harriman
William Rake
J. W. Gott
Justice Tompkins
Fifth Avenue Hotel Provides Quick Best Man For Wedding
A guest at a Fifth Avenue New York hotel claimed it offers whatever you want and had the hotel supply a best man for his wedding in about five minutes, according to a quoted anecdote from the establishment.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Community notices urge parade participation and auto help
Jottings call members and ladies of Mid-G town Council No 26 United Commercial Travelers to registration day parade with ladies invited and transport provided. Members with cars asked to report on North and Orchard for use. Riverdale dance set for Wednesday evening June 6 featuring McWilliams Orchestra. A flag raising at Bires Condenser Rank Company Slate Hill is planned Tuesday at 2. All invited.
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Memsiers
United Commercial
Orchard Street
Riverdale
McWilliams
Middletown Friends
Bires Condenser Rnik Company
Slate Hill
Auto Club Members Meet at Mitchell Inn
A meeting of the members of the Midgetown Automobile Club will be held at the Mitchell Inn on Monday evening, June 4, at 8 p.m. Many important subjects will be discussed. Every member should attend. YW. E. Barnes, secretary.
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Philanthropic Club
Philanthrogic Club
Thrall Library
Newburgh
State Charities’ Aid Association
Memorial Nurses
St. Lute’s Hospital
W. Hasbrouck
St. Luke’s
Middletown Hospital
St. Luke's
Snider
Auto Club
Mitchell Inn
YW. E. Barnes
National Anthem Works Urged for All Readers
The suggestion urges everyone who has not yet to engage with the National Anthem. It emphasizes widespread participation and civic duty in honoring the anthem through understanding and reflection.
Registration Law Will Be Rigidly Kept
Government reports small but growing opposition to transferring legislative power to the President during war. Senate finance panel trims war revenue to about 1 billion, censorship provision dropped, shipping subsidy debated, attorney general warns pacifists about jail after registration.
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Workmen's Council
Alexander Berkman
Berkman
Noeconscripiiu
Iugu
Germany
Washington
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Todas
Udget
United States
Gregory
Europe
Fileral Citiyas
De Justice Notifies Youths On Registration Duty
Young men not to register have been brought to the attention of the Department of Justice, signaling possible enforcement steps. The notice emphasizes compliance with registration requirements and potential penalties for noncompliance.
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Department of Justice
Many Indicted by the Grand Jury
The grand jury handed down multiple indictments including Williams on horse race bookmaking and others for stake games. Peter Kariback Michael Frompberger Ignatius Cabrisas Edward Spahn Henry Jackson Fred Manual John Wesler Howell William Haver and Baron Von Reiswits were named in related cases with various larceny burglary and assault charges. The court plans a special term to hear pleas from 20 indicted men before the June term opens.
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Williams
D. A. Clarkson
Corle
Charles Clapper
Peter Kariback
Erie
Otisville
Stephen Frompberger
Port Jervis
Ignatius Cabrisas
Warwick
Edward Spahn
Charles Boree
Cornwall
Spahn
Elmira Reformatory
Henry Jackson
Fred Manual
Decker
Goshen
John Wesler Howell
Newburgh
William Haver
Martin
Seeger
Brand
Concealing Big Guns in French Defense Bluff
A historic note describes French attempts to hide large coastal guns from aircraft by embedding them in reinforced hillside emplacements, covering frames with stone roofs and canvas painted to match the landscape. When fired, the shades are raised briefly for discharge, a deception reported as highly effective.
Races Postponed At Historic Goshen Track For Weather
Goshen notes two weather affected items with racing delayed at the Historic Track as last night’s rain leaves the course heavy and horses slated for Tunedo show. Also reported are local improvements at Brownleigh Park stock farm and a sale of Bridger McNamara estate at the Court House.
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Goshen
Brownleigh Park Stock Farm
Bridger McNamara
Court House
Joseph Merritt
Tunedo
Miss Parker Arrives From Mt Hoboke College on Erie Train
Goshen reports Miss Dorothy Parker, student at Mt Hoboke College, arrived by Erie train No 5. Her brother Donald plans to depart for France with a Red Cross unit next week.
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Goshen
Dorothy Parker
Mt. Hoboke College
Erie
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