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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
3
A historic ad promotes a fruit medicine claimed to prevent autointoxication from constipation, blaming self poisoning on absorbed refuse matter. It touts effects on kidneys and nerves, claims cure by gentle bowel and kidney support, with price and mail-order details for Frainctives Limited of New York.
Washington reports the biennial Women’s Class convention held May 22 in which Mrs. Hamblin was named a delegate. In Newburgh at the Quassaick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution annual meeting Mrs. Charles H. Hanford resigned as regent for personal reasons. Mrs. George Weaver will fill the unexpired term.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kelier of Liberty on Saturday morning June 3. The event is announced as a family milestone with the newborn adding joy to the Kelier household.
A frenzied cross party meeting in Trinidad recounts Hughes’s nomination process. Henry Cabot Lodge is praised as a seasoned leader while discussions over a Progressive alternative waver. Governor Johnson refuses a Progressive bid if Colonel Hughes declines. A second Republican-Progressive conference surfaces briefly with Perkins in attendance, as Hughes emerges in a tense political moment.
International News Service reports in Chicago that Roosevelt proposals for Lodge as a compromise candidate did not win Hughes supporters. Delegations favor Hughes for the eleventh hour effort. Roosevelt’s peace committee actions reach the Republican National Committee and Chairman Harding, with officials not disclosing plans.
The New York delegation votes to caucus to back Hughes after Ohio releases its pledged delegates. Sherman supporters also switch to Hughes following reports of contention over long distance telephone discussions. The Senator urged support for Hughes as the ideal candidate.
In Chicago on June 10 the Republican and Progressive peace conferees agreed Hughes is the best available nominee for both parties. The accord came at dawn after the Progressives began their session, with Borah noting consensus to present Hughes to the convention. Hughes would be nominated within an hour once the Progressive body convenes.
Albany June 1 The appeal of Walter S West of Saratoga Springs from a judgment of the third department affirming a Saratoga special term ruling against him was argued in the Court of Appeals. West son of George West died January 25 1806 leaving about 860000. The widow Emily West and others were executors and trustees. West was removed as executor after a committee was appointed for his estate due to habitual drunkenness. His share was payable in installments, the last at age forty. His wife was awarded a counsel fee and alimony, and asked for assignment of part of his estate for support of herself and children. She remarried in 1916. The case concerns an assignment to her of estate portions.
At the Progressive convention in Chicago on June 1, a deep split surfaced as George W. Perkins pressed for a chairmanship move under threat of resignation. Earlier, the Moose and Republicans conference committee failed to reach a accord, while charges surfaced that party leaders’ inner circle planned actions ahead of the session.
Unconfirmed report from El Paso states fourteen U S army supply trucks were seized by Mexican forces under Villa near Nemiquipa. No official Funston report. details remain unclear amid ongoing punitive expedition events.
The Tenth Annual State Convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be held in Rochester Flower City from June 18 to 21. Officials expect about 20,906 members from across the state, with events including a welcome address by Mayor Hiram H. Edserves, sessions, parades, a ball, a banquet at Hotel Ontario, an automobile tour, and a 34 piece band. Prizes promise for ritual exemplification, parade participation, and standout units. souvenir program prepared by Emanuel H Koveleshi.
Visiting in Monticello and a mix of nursing staff updates mark a busy period. Attendants include Pearl Fuller Susan McGee Minnie Foster Howard Mallinson Thornberry Warder Anna Pelton with Rev Dr Wisht expected at chapel Sunday. Florence MicDonald resumes ward 12 charge nurse, Mary Finneran ward 11, Lulu Teggert absent on journey, Stephen MicNamara resumes ward 19 duties after a rest. Alumni figures show 233 graduates 1885 1916 with 1336 Ahimni members. US mail box on officers hall moves to ushers reception room. first fire drill of the season held Tuesday.
The June meeting of the Middletown State Hospital Board of Managers discussed site selection for the proposed tuberculosis pavilion but postponed inspection of the farm and site choice due to bad weather. Dr. Maurice C. Ashley reported, and the commission will visit next week. Mrs. Townsend attended as the newest member.
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