U S Steamer Rescues 141 During U-Boat Raid Near Coast
Atlantic port report describes the Sixada, a United Company steamer, saving 141 passengers and crew after detouring to safety amid U-boat activity. Lifeboats stood ready as the ship escaped to port with rumors of submarines along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, while authorities warned of further raids and discussed defense fortifications.
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United States
Arricks
Congress
War Department
Atlantic
Gulf
Atlantic Port
United Company
Sixada
I Henshaw
Herbert Act
Iere
Sensational alimony suit to be tried at October term
Mrs Catherine Hoppenstedt sues her husband Crnoris M Hoppenstedt in the Supreme Court seeking 345 back alimony. He admits 225 but denies the full amount. The couple, once residents of Middletown, have a history of litigation and the wife plans further actions for alienation and fraud linked to an Ohio divorce. The cases, with attorney Ivan Gardner for the husband and Henry Kohlk for the wife, will be heard in October term in Newburgh.
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Supreme Court
Catherine Hoppenstedt
Crronus M. Hoppenstedt
Bir. Hoppen- Stedt
Ontario& Western
Ivan A Gardner
Hoppenstedt
Ohio
Mars
Drowning tragedy claims Lester Springer in Warwick
Warwick learns of Lester Springer death by drowning in Meriden Connecticut. The 21 year old son of Theodore Springer was found after a canoe accident on the Housatonic River. Funeral services were held at 2 pm at the Dolson home in Division Street with Rev Taber Knox officiating. Burial followed in Warwick Cemetery. Survived by father Theodore, brothers Albert L and Harold W, and sisters Mrs Alice Snorter and Doris and Fredia.
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Warwick
Lester Springer
Theodore V. Springer
Meriden
Conn
Thomas Dolson
Division Street
Taber Knox
Br. Springer
Ansonia
Housatonic River
Theodore Springer
Albert L
U. S
Harold W
U.S
France
Alrs
Alice Snorter
Hitle
Doris
Fredia
Fourth of July Celebrations Under Defense Direction
Albany correspondent reports that counties are urged by the Council of National Defense through the New York State Defense Council to stage Fourth of July events. A model program suggests local adaptation. each county council and unit should organize celebrations under community defense direction.
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Times Press
Albany
Council of National Defense
Washington
New York State Defense Council
Woman's Committee
Community Council of Defense
Five Producers At Public Market To Start Season
Five producers were at the curb market this morning with a fine line of produce. Richard Papp E Shaw and A G Slate appeared among the producers for the first time this season. The next market day will be Saturday.
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Quize
Richard Papp
E . Shaw
A. G. Slate
Indian arrowheads found on Maple Dale farm during cultivation
Will Morgan working for Jesse Mapes on the Charles Mapes farm at Maple Dale found two Indian arrowheads while cultivating corms on Wednesday. One arrowhead was in good shape and the other rough. Joseph J. Hasbrouck, a Kingston mining engineer, died in this city on Wednesday while being treated for a nervous trouble at age 33 or 34.
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Will Morgan
Jesse Mapes
Charles Mapes
Maple Dale
Joseph J. Hasbrouck
Kingston
Half Holiday in Stores to Start Friday July 5
Merchants committee of the Chamber of Commerce met in Chamber rooms to approve summer Friday afternoon closing starting the first Friday of July and continuing through July and August. The group set Saturday September 1 as the next Dollar Day and plans trips through surrounding territory like last year’s Booster outings. A subcommittee will prepare figures for two series of cooperative newspaper ads for future years to promote Middletown as a shopping center, with no fixed sale days beyond the Dollar Days.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Rooms
Terriory
Middletown
Arthur A. McLean Dies Last Night in Newburgh
Arthur A. McLean a long time Democratic State Committee member and former treasurer died at his Newburgh home last night. A leader in Orange County politics for over twenty five years he retired from active posts in 1916. He leaves a wife a daughter and five sons three of whom serve in the American expeditionary forces in France.
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Newburgh
Arthur A. McLean
McLean
Democratic State Committee
Orange County
France
Enlistment Push As 113 Enroll For New Army
Young men 21 and older registered at the Exemption Board in the city hall between 7 and 9 this evening. A total of 143 city residents and a few from other regions registered, with cards sent to local boards. The nationwide tally for Wednesday nears 1,000,000, as Provost Marshal Gen Crowder orders up to 200,000 more to be registered this week. The overall selective service count rises to 1,595,704, boosting projected army strength to over 2,000,000 in camp. Registration mirrors last year’s smooth turnout of 16,000,000 men, forming the pool to equip the war effort. May summons soon possible.
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United States
Gen Crowder
Arzona
Congress
Fractures Thigh In Fall From Porch Of Genung Street
Bruce German aged one year and 1g months fell from the back porch of his Genung street home and fractured his right thigh. He was taken to Thrall Hospital Wednesday evening around 3 o'clock and treated by Drs. J B Hulett and C J Redfield. He is resting comfortably today.
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Bruce German
Thrall Hospital
Genung Street
A. W German
J B. Hulett
C. J. Redfield
Alien Women Warned to Register in City
Chief Mc oach urges all enemy alien women to register at once and answer required questions. The registration will begin June 17 as he starts taking statements from those affected.
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Oach
Naval Academy Graduates Face Urgent Call for Strength
Secretary Daniele addressed 199 graduates at Annapolis amid wartime tension. He said German submarine actions have not frightened Americans but have intensified resolve and underscored the need for greater strength to strip the enemy of arrogance and ensure swift victory. The class was advanced a year due to wear.
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Associated Press
Annapolis
Red Cross War Fund Drive Totals Reported
A meeting of Red Cross team captains outlined collection plans for pledge payments. The drive results up to June 5 show multiple donors including J. M. Ball, T. J. Moon, FLW Morgans, W. L. Dickerson, and others with varied amounts. Plans include assigned station headquarters citywide and monthly payments beginning in June.
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Red Cross
LJ. M. Ball
T. J Moon
FLW. Morgans
Patrick Powers Loses Leg After Accident In Rochester
Patrick Powers a Middletown ex press messenger was badly shocked and burned by a trolley wire in the Eno Railroad yards May last. He underwent a serious operation at St Marys Hospital Wednesday afternoon with the left leg amputated below the knee. The bone was damaged and failed to heal though the rest of his burns are healing. His parents Mr and Mrs Michael Powers of 38 Monhagen avenue Middletown arrived Wednesday morning.
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Times-Press
Rochester
Patrick Powers
Middletown Express
Eno
St Mary's Hospital
John Stapleton
St Marys
Young Powers
Powers
Michael Powers
Monhagen Avenue
Middletown
Serry
Thrall Hospital Alumnae elect officers at annual meeting
At Thrall Hospital Training School for Nurses annual meeting officers were chosen for the ensuing year. President Miss Lena Dunning Vice President Miss Lallie Jennings Secretary Miss Marlon Hawes Treasurer Miss Anna Schwab. Also Cyprus Commandery holds a stated conclave with Temple ceremony and Mizpah Society to meet at Mrs J Foster 278 North Strait Friday afternoon.
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Alumniae Association of Thrall Hospital
Traimine
Mizpah Society
J. ©. Foster
North Strait i
County Court Opens with 16 Actions in Newburgh
The county court term in Newburgh lists 16 causes including action by Dr Beers against Harry Bonaparte over professional services to Herman Dollaway, and others such as Dentists suit against Dr Sweezy and a Bullville Milk Producers Association case against Frank Armstrong. The docket covers damages for injuries to persons and property, professional service recoveries, and appeals from justices’ courts. The lead judge is Hon Russell Wiggins, presiding Monday morning.
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Newburgh
Russell Wiggins
Mr. Beers
Harry A. Bonaparte
Herman Dollaway
Bonaparte
Beers
Harvey Dillabough
A W. Sweezy
Sweezy
Bullville Milk Producers’ Association, Inc
Frank C. Armstrong
Crasford
New York Central Railroad Co
Harold McCord
Wiliam F. Cassens
Ernest Ree
John D Compton
Samuel Mogan
Fullerton & Parshall
Wiliam F
Edmund C. Faulkner
Allen W. Corwin
Judgment
Justice of the Peace
Barry C. Rosenbergea
Jesse Beil
Graham Witschief
Thomas Johnson
General Michie Dead Amid France Action
Brigadier General Robert L. Michie dies in a railroad jam near Rouen as American troops hold a bridge at Chateau Thierry. Allied forces report heavy fighting with Germans in Campigny, Haute Bretagne, and along the Oise front as offensives unfold east of Montdidier. Pershing lists casualties including killed, wounded, and missing. a German monster aeroplane downed with eight crew members captured.
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Associated Fress
France
Chateau Thierry
Maine
Associated Press
Michie
Robert & Michie
Rouen
Scott
Fifty-third National Army Infantry Brigade
New York
Camp Wadsworth
Uselr Head
Somme
Mare
Campigny
Montdidier
Noyon
Oise
Aisne
Pershing
Washington
Army
Nanteuil-le-Haudouin
Lufbery
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Lewis W. Hel
Charles Street
20Th Company
Second Regiment, Motor Mechanics, Signal Corps
Arthur A. M’lean
Upton and
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W. L. Dickerson
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Richard Knight
H B. Woodward
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Ursuline Academy
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Cyprus Commandery
Order of the Temple
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