Harpathian Sinks In Pacific Fleet Warily Warns
New York reporting torpedoing of the British steamship Harpathian, the sixteenth German raider victim in American waters. The ship sunk at 9 am Tuesday near Cape Charles. crew rescued by Palmer and reached Cape Henry. One man injured. captain and crew held for transfer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lowing
New York
Caesake Bay
Owen
Old Point Cor
Palmer
Terment
Armen
Pratt
Eclipse of the San Saturday on View Here
The partial eclipse of the sun will be visible in Middletown if weather permits with 68 percent obscured. It begins at 6:32 pm and ends after 7:16 pm, as observers along a 66 mile wide path across the United States anticipate a dramatic event aiding astronomical understanding.
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Middletown
United States
Columbdike River
Washington
Bahamas
Last Day for Women to Enroll for September Primaries
Women must register by June 15 to vote in the September primaries or lose influence in civic life. In country districts and villages under five thousand, enrollment blanks must be signed and sent to the Board of Elections within nine days. town clerks provide blanks and witnesses may attest signatures at no cost.
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Board of Elections
Sheriff McDowell Reported Doing Well After Surgery
Newburgh and Warwick Advertiser items note Sheriff Fred McDowell, hospitalized Tuesday, underwent a Thursday morning operation for atraumatic ulcers found via X ray and was resting well at the Capital two days later. Also mentions District Attorney Hirschberg’s renomination support and a Red Cross desk request. Mrs Edson Mapes improving after surgery.
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Hirschberg
Creswell McLaughin
Newburgh
Avorney Hirschberg
Jmne
Warwick Advertiser
War Savings Day Set For June 28
Secretary McAdoo urges Liberty Loan workers to aid the War Savings Day campaign on Friday June 28. The goal is to persuade every American to economize and buy war savings stamps to fund the army and navy and secure future prosperity.
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Liberty Loan
McAdoo
Mesdoo
Natron
Will Force Dry Bill on Senate
Washington June 7 A prohibitionist reply to Hoover protests the Randall amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill. The amendment would compel the president and the Food Administration to issue a dry proclamation. Representative Randall Call called it a challenge to the Senate and House.
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Washington
Senate
House
Randall Call
Hoover
Sheppard
Tex
Randall
Food Administration
Austrians Plan General Strike Against War
An address to Austrian workers adopted at the Vienna congress of the German Socialists of Austria says unrest runs through the working classes and a general strike against continuing the war is planned. The June 7 report notes the plan amid broader labor agitation.
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Washington
Austria
Benny Kauff Is Called in Draft
Benny Kauff of the New York Giants outfielder, one of the country’s best known players, was ordered by the local Draft Board to report for military service on June 24. Also from Pomeroy Ohio notices of a marriage invitation, a birth, and a birth notice are included. Frances Buckingham to Edward Van Freet set for June 18 at 159 Prospect avenue. Carl Westcott born June 3 to Arthur and Mrs DuBois. Marjorie Jennie born May 20 to Fred Purdy and Edith Clark.
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Associated Press
Pomeroy
Ohio
Benny Kauf
New York Giants
James M. Ball
Frances Buckingham
Edward van Freet
Prospect Avenue
Arthur DuBois
Wisner Avenue
Carl Westcott
Fred Purdy
Port Chester
Marjorie Jennie
Purdy
Edith Clark
Winsterton
Injured Men Recover After Monticello Crash
Philip Neuberger and George Eltz survived a hill descent wreck three miles from Monticello. Initial fears of a fractured hip and skull proved unfounded as doctors reported bruises and cuts with no lasting injuries. The incident occurred while transporting furniture to Callicoon, with bystanders aiding and the damaged van driven home after securing the cargo.
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Philip Neuberger
George Eltz
Monticello
Times-Press
Thrall Hospital
Mr. Newberger
Mrr. Eltz
A. W. Preston
T. D. Mills
Mevberger
Eliz
R.fl D
Neuber- Ser
Callicoon
Newberger
L. T. Stratton
Weuberger
F. A. McWilliams
R. Freaks
Montrcails
Raymond Leidy
Clifton Crowell
Leidy
Afr
Crowell
Ford
Ordinary Taxes Reported Way Below Expenses
Washington June 7 government taxes from many sources each month barely cover expenses for two days a month excluding income and excess profits taxes. Treasury report shows April tax collections totaling 92,764,600 dollars for two months while government expenses run about fifty million dollars daily.
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RF Associated Press
Washington
Wsr
Treasury
General Revision Of Selective Service Classifications Begun
Provost Marshal General Crowder began a broad revision of selective service classifications by telegraphing state governors to probe why class one registrants are so low in some areas. Some local boards report class one rates well below the national average of 28.7 percent, with boards seeing as little as 10 percent.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Crowder
Harlie C. Smith Reported in Pershing Death List
A dispatch to the Times Press from Washington alleges Harley C. Smith of Middletown was killed in action. Local checks show no resident by that name in the stated address or area, and Grace Church records indicate a Harley C. Smith once worked as a gymnasium instructor there.
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Harlie C. Smith
Pershing
Middletown, N. Y
Mr. Smithers
Times Press
Washington, D. C
North Street
Middletown
Evi Adams
Chhorovsh
Laura C. Sreath
Perosn
Times-Preas
Grace Church Parish House
Hurley C. Suuth
Soliktier
Harley
Haarlie
F. S. Smithers
Grace Church
Harley C. Smith
New Jersey Trolley Strike Hits Public Service Lines
A peaceful but effective trolley strike by the Brotherhood of Railway and Railworkers of New Jersey shut down Public Service Corporation lines across 20 towns. More than 800,000 people affected and $1.40 collected per participant at a Newark mass meeting, signaling a $1 head tax to fund the union action.
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York
Public Service Corporation Lines
New Jersey
Newark
Jersey City
Bayonne
Hoboken
Montclair
Brotherhood of Railway and Railworkers of
Warwick Ladies One Fraternal Visit and Visits Planned
Warwick Chapter No. 117 Ladies of House heart Legion with 12 members traveled to Middletown for And Metown Chapter No. 276 meeting. Warwick Lodge No. 1905 members joined. After the meeting refreshments, social hour, speeches. Past Dictator jewel presented to Wilbur Brown by John Oshorme. Upcoming visits: June 18 Warwick will initiate 4 candidates with Chapters 275 and Middletown Lodge 333. Warwick Chapter praises workers and notes not in Red Cross work. A group of Uranian Scientists aid Paris war relief. The Mother Church’s War Relief and Camp Welfare Committee funds aid for all worthy recipients.
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Warwick Chapter
Househeart Legion
Middletown
John Oshorme
Middletown Lodge
Warwick
Red Cross
Paris
France
War Relief and
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Wawayanda Auxiliary Credited with Red Cross Drive Total
The Lower Wawayanda auxiliary including Denton New Hampton and Dolsontown should be credited with 3744.15 raised during the recent Red Cross drive.
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Wawayanda
Red Cross
Denton
New Hampton
Dolsontown
Thompson resident files bankruptcy in New York City
Sofie Sternberg of Kiamesha in the town of Thompson Sullivan County has filed a bankruptcy petition in New York City listing liabilities of 2803 and no assets.
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Sofie Sternberg
Kiamesha
Thompson
Sullivan County
New York City
Jana
Officer Ward Resigns from City Police
Officer Benjamin 8 Ward of the Police Department sent his resignation to Mayor Cox, effective at week’s end. Ward joined the force April 26, 1915, after years with the G. W. Railroad. He is married with one daughter and has not announced future plans.
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Benjamin
Times-Press Quer There pleasesGets Copy of Times-Press
Fred F. Horn of Horton avenue writes to editor of Times-Press praising receiving the paper while unpacking locomotive parts. He notes the issue dated June 1 1917 and expresses hope to continue the weekly delivery. He adds a bold line about Old Biron being on the run as locomotives are built.
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Fred F. Horn
Jacob Horn
Horton Avenue
Times-Press
GW Home Parel
Ike
Company
Fifth Regiment Engineers
Ralinas
A. E
Marines Push Front At Bouresches Near Chateau Thierry
Allied reports say American marines approached Bouresches northwest of Chateau Thierry driving Germans from streets at dawn with bayonets amid heavy shelling and gas. The advance aims at Torcy was achieved though Torcy itself was not planned as a objective. Belleau Wood west of Torey cleared as fighting continues nearby.
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Associated Fress
Maine
Bouresehes
Chateau Thierry
Torcy
Balleau Wood
Marne
Veutily le Poterle
Buswairs
Granger Ferm
Gandela
Veutily
Belleau Wood
Torey
Harlie C. Smith
Middletown
Amsterdam
Herlin “Vossische Zeituns
Compiesne
Villers-Cotterets
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Jane
Rei
John Kuroski
Durlandville
John M. Kuroski
Co. B
128Th Infantry
Anthony G&g. Kuroski
Co. C
Sheriff McDowell
Dountless
Mspes
Edson M. Mapes
America Avenue
War Savings
Benny Kauff
Neuberger
Eltz
Warwick Ladies
Ward
Kaiser
Elzat
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