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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

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John Clancys Named in Double Escape Case

Two men named John Clancy attracted police notice. One, a visitor at the Slawson barn in Paisburg, claimed to be John Clancy after rain drove him inside. He was identified by hospital staff and released. The second Clancy, 36, 5 feet 5 inches, escaped Hancock jail en route to Delhi and remains at large.

John Clancy Amr John R. Stawson Paisburgh Nam Faulkner Faulkner Goshen Slawson Clancy Mitchell Inn Tythe John Claney

Twin babies to remain for day

Agnes M. Ackerson and her twin baby boys remain at Thralt Hospital. They will probably stay until tomorrow as no decision has been made about the mother or the children. Relatives may take charge of the children and the mother may be allowed to return home under certain conditions.

Agnes M. Ackerson Fertila Thralt_ Hospital

Warwick Men to Plattsburg Camp Announcement

Warwick June 8 The L and H Tanagers announce to shop employees that vacations of two weeks plus an extra week for those attending the Plattsburg camp for military instruction will be granted. Robert Hurler Henry C Seely and Edwin Strong among likely attendees W Randolph Welling also plans to go Spelling contest and entertainment at Bethel Mr Church postponed to Thursday June 15.

Warwick L. & H. Tanagers Ogree Gice Plattsburg Camp Robert Hurler Henry C Seely Edwin Strong W. Randolph Welling the Bethel Church

Americanism Over All Message From Roosevelt to Convention

Theodore Roosevelt says he will go to Chicago to address the Republican convention if delegates request it. He attacks Wilson, calls for unity and Americanism, and urges the party to select a leader who can meet the crisis and keep the nation at peace while upholding lofty national motives. The document stresses America first and criticizes German influence in politics.

International News Service Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt Chicago William P. Jackson Maitland Sno America Wilson Roosevelt Dulline Imcola Washington Jackson Jong Oline Wil- Soh United States Oni

Cullinan Named Delegate At Knights Of Columbus Meet

At a Buffalo convention of the Knights of Columbus T F Callinan of 2 Albert Street was elected a delegate to the national gathering at Davenport August 1 to 4. Also named were L William Cortes and other local representatives. A bishop installation drew a 35 000 strong parade with 700 delegates from across the country. Officers elected included State Deputy James E Finegan James A Dowd Arthur J Hills Frank H Shields and Philip Hammes. Patriot ic Order meets Camp No 41 held a regular session with many applications for membership received.

Knights of Columbus Buffalo T. F. Callinan Albert Street The Order Davenport Cullinan L. William FP. Cortes Cra James E Finegan New York James A. Dowd Arthur J. W. Hills Frank H. Shields Auburm Philip Hammes Utica

Goshen Roads Bids Opened For State Aid Improvements

Albany lists proposals opened for Orange county highway improvements. Road No. 9A Middletown area bids include Schunnemunk Construction Company Highland Mills 1532.60 and Nash Griffin Lerwich 1802. Total amounts vary with bids from Poughkeepsie firms to Goshen village and Newburgh specialists. Road No. 499 Middletown Montgomery bids reach over 191 thousand with several contractors. Road No. 1829 Goshen Village bids involve multiple firms including Wm J Kidd New York and Abner M Harper Newburgh with amounts ranging from about 47 thousand to 94 thousand. Other bids include Sewage Disposal and Water Plant companies and Falkull Cons. Co. Inc. Poughkeepsie.

Albany State Highway Department Orange County Middletown Schunnemunk West Hurley Baward P Arbogast Stroudsburg John A. Jove, Inc Newburgh Goshen Village J Kidd New York Iohn S_. Turner Mt Vernon Abner M. Harper, Inc Schunnemunk Cons. Co Highland Mills Falkull Cons. Co., Inc Poughkeepsie

Hughes Sentiment Grows as Hughes Seen Nominated

The piece outlines Republican leaders in Chicago aiming to name Justice Charles Evans Hughes as the nominee, unless Roosevelt ally support shifts and the Progressive ticket influence is secured. It notes Roosevelt’s likely nonparticipation and efforts to consolidate Progressive backing, with platform and organization taking precedence over debate.

International News Service Hughes Coliseum Chicago Charles Cvans Hughes George von L. Meyer William Loeber Roosevelt Republican Committee Roosevel el Vendon Bas National Committee Roosevelt Oscar S. Strans Justice Hughes Harding Fnally Con‘olonel Roosevelt

Ursuline Academy Musical Thrives Despite Rainy Night

Ursuline Academy presented a full program to a good crowd despite rain, featuring Marie Otto and Marie Van Wagner in The Lark and the Nightingale, Gertrude Smith in White Butterfly, Candace Dewson in Lovely Rosebuds, and Esther Simmons in Oh Happy Streamiet, with a lengthy list of solos and choruses in the Garden of the Flowers concert. Graduation exercises follow at 3 PM with selections, addresses, and honors announced for the graduates including Otto, Dusit, Loretta Buzzard, and Dawson.

Ursuline Academy Esther Simmons Brooks Mary Frances Donnelli May Loretta Blizard Wyatt von Weber Anna Marie McKimner Mande Josephine Kelley Beaumont Gertrude Helen Cooney Moszkowska Candace Adrienne Dawson Mary Scotts Hensen Anna Marie van Wazner Aimee Schutt Marguerite Marie Young Marie Antoinette Otto Anna Leah Daishi MacDowell Frances Ursula Reilly Garden of Flowers Ashalia Mazeppa Mahi Ovening C. Xx Thompson James Kearney Mane Antolin Ette Otto Anne Leah Dusit May Loretta Buzard Candace Adrienne Dawson F. P. McClancy

French concede loss of fortress near Fort Vaux

Paris reports heavy fighting around Fort Vaux with French forces occupying outer trenches. An official note says the fort was abandoned when reduced to a head of ruins, while German attacks nearby have been unsuccessful. London says Austrians evacuated Lutsk after heavy fighting, with several brigades captured and lines broken as they retreated about 20 miles.

Associated Press Paris Fort Vaux Lutsk London Volhynian Triangle Rome

Meeting of Vets of Spanish War June 1 at Armory

Commander Henry Pickard of Alfred Weller Post No 32 invites all Spanish War veterans to a meeting at the armory on Flag Day June 1 at 7 pm. Important business and a program will be arranged. It may be the last meeting before summer. all who served in Cotny Vois or any Spanish War organization are urged to attend.

Alfred €. Weller Cotny Vois Henry Pickard

American Troops May Go to Peking

A dispatch from Tien Ts’un says United States troops there are ordered to hold in readiness to proceed to Peking while the French dispatch a strong native force. Reports also note unrest after the death of Yuan Shikai. Albert A. Decker was taken to Thrall Hospital for an operation after a work accident caused blood poisoning. Orpet trial begins in Waukegan with the State relying on circumstantial evidence regarding Marian Lambert's murder.

Associated Press London Tien Ts'n China United States Peking Yuan Shi Kai Albert A. Decker North Street Thrall Hospital Mr. Decker Post

Weekly Social Events at Orange County Golf Club

The weekly social event at Orange County Golf Club house will be held on a Saturday in June with a tea. Hostesses include Mrs Byron Morgan, Mrs Philip A Rorty, Mrs Richard Buttenheim, and Miss Ethel.

Orange County Golf Club Byron Morgan Philip A Rorty Richard Buttenheim Ethel

Clubhouse expansion invites all members to events

Mitchell and Mrs James F Tuthin invite all club members to enjoy upcoming events. It is believed the enlarged clubhouse will permit entertaining all who may attend. Mr Williams III Albert Williams of 123 Linden Avenue is confined to his home by illness.

Mitchell James F Tuthin MR. Williams III Albert Williams Linden Avenue Illnness

Roosevelt Telegram Sparks Sensation at Moose Session

International News Service reports a Chicago June session of the Progressive convention packed with songs and platform cuts. A telegram to W. P. Vakvon of Maryland stirred talk as Old Guard leaders weighed the impact on Roosevelt nomination after the bid for address and the Lucnels reply to former Senator Jackson.

Roosevelt Moose International News Service Chicago George M. Cohen Teddy W. PB Vakvon Marylana Lucnels Jackson

Suffragists Win Hard Fought Victory in Chicago Platform

In Chicago the resolutions committee approved including a women suffrage plank by a 26 to 21 vote after a tense battle with the platform subcommittee which had rejected it. The fight reflected broader GOP tensions over suffrage and policy toward Mexico as the convention moved toward final platform revisions.

Chicago International News Service Nettrall Resolutions Committee Mexico

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John Clancys Other Hancock Crandma MR. Cullinan Patriotic Order Patriotic Order of Americans Charles E. Hughes GO. P Montgomery Road Burton Ohio Myron T Hernek Republican National Ittself Monsignor Kel Jey Harting Smoot Nevin OF ‘Vets Armory
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