Navy secretary cites spy in ordnance dept probe
Secretary Daniels told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee a spy or a saboteur is in the Navy Ordnance Department or Indian Head proving grounds. He cited stolen confidential records about ammunition and ordnance secrets sent to New Jersey Senator Frelinghuysen, who has tried to locate the culprit.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Navy Ordnance Department
Indian Head Proving Grounds
Senate Naval Affairs
Navy Department
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Frelinahuysen
Pershing
Page
Palale
London
General Pershing
King George
Queen Mary
Buckinghal Palace
Gen. Pershing
Magnus Manson
Paris
Star
Cotemission
John B.e
Belgium
Lord Northcliffe
America
New York
First Middletown census registrants named
George Stilwell Jamison of Pine Bush registered first and George Henry Hadden of the O W police registered second in Middletown as the State Census began. Over 290 women are now at work in the city enrolling residents with headquarters across four wards led by Miss Myrta J. Gibbs.
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George Stilwell Jamison
Pine Bush
George Henry Hadden
O. & W. Police
Utica
Middletown
Ubs
A. B. Mccardell
Defense Committee
Hockafellow Burial Company
Thompson
Universalist Parish House
Sadie Willliamson
Grace Mould
Second Ward
M. A. Stivers
RM Borts
M. al Stivers
A. S. Moore
Third Ward
The
Home Defense League
Argus Building
J. H. Gibbs
R J. Rogers
Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Louise Powelson
Belle Wilcox
Myrta J. Gibbs
State Census Begins Today Ends June 25
The State Military Census opens today and runs to June 25 as the most comprehensive survey yet. It asks New York residents aged 16 to 50 detailed life questions to determine fitness for military duty.
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New York
United States
State of
Two Men Killed in Strike Riot At Hermann Atham Factory
Two men were killed and at least ten seriously injured as 160 strikers attacked strikebreakers and guards en route to the Hermann Atham handkerchief factory in South River New Jersey. The pickets, largely Russians, rushed a guard of twenty men trying to prevent the strike breakers from reaching the plant.
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International News Service
South River
N. 1
Juza
Hermann Atham
Committee puts U. K. on food bill
The House committee on agriculture approved the administration food control bill. It provides for a minimum price for food producers and allocates 3159, 008,000 to the President to enforce the minimum and support other administration features of the bill.
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International News Service
Washington
House
Roll of Honor at First Presbyterian Church
At the morning service Rev. Dr. RO. Kirkwood announced the purchase of a large framed roll of honor bearing an American eagle and the inscription We Must Make the World Safe for Democracy. It lists church members who have enlisted for service in the war.
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First Presbyterian Church
RO. Kirkwood
Thousands of Acres Flooded in Mohawk Valley
Two dams failed at Solsville in the Oriskany Valley washing 30 miles to the Mohawk River. A man and a woman drowned at Oriskany Falls, hundreds fled their homes. Valley residents warned by telephone as horsemen warned others. Loss to farmers runs into hundreds of thousands of dollars for crops, livestock, and poultry. about 10,000 acres of cultivated land flooded.
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Associate Press
Cuca
Solsville
Oriskany Valley
Mohawk River
Oriskany Falls
Pastor Refutes Rumor On Local Guard Parade Funding
The Het. G. W. Grinten at Sunday service spoke about Junior Home Guards funding from Registration Day parade expenses totaling 205 dollars with 50 more days to be outfitted. He named N. H. DeeGraaf of Borden plant for contributions and denied pro German sentiment, clarifying he is pro Allied and opposed to Prussianism.
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Het. G. W. Grinten
St. Paul's
Mr. Grinton
N. H. DeeGraaf
Borden
DeGraaf
Queston
Old County
Prospective State Legislature Extra Session Uncertain
International News Service reports the possible extra session of the State Legislature hinges on upcoming months emergencies, notably the food situation. Governor Whitman has not announced a decision, and timing depends on further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Alosuy
Whitman
Terni Damaged by Earthquake In Italy
Rome June 11 four strong shocks damaged Terni located about 50 miles from Rome with a 31 000 population. Citizens fled the city amid tremors reported by Infernational News Service. A Cyprus Commandery No 67 ET conclave to confer temple degree on a class of candidates is set for June 14 and may be the last meeting until September with expected out-of-town attendance. A car sliding on a slippery Main Street hill struck a gate causing damage but no injuries.
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Rome
Yerni
Cyprus Commandery
E. T
Farmers excused from court term in Orange County
The June term of County Court opened in Newburgh with Judge Seeger presiding. Of 60 petit jurors, 46 present and 28 excused, panel reduced to 18. Sheriff ordered 40 more jurors to report. Farmers excused to protect crop production. criminal trials to take about three weeks. sessions run 9 am to 3 pm or later if needed. Also notes Brown law saloon commissioners for Blooming Grove and a Common Council meeting tonight. Mrs. Ward returned home after bichloride poisoning incident. creditors of Wills & Gardner meet with Referee Anthony in New Mean.
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Times-Press
Newburgh
Lwo
Seeger
Orange County
James D. McGifferty
Fred S. McDowell
Thess ‘Maen
Odelock
Hirschberg Lispian
Hirschberg
Lawrence Gets Back Overcoat From Theatre Theft
Former Water Commissioner I M Lawrence recovered his overcoat after it was taken from his car on James street near Henry during a theatre visit with two cousins. A note signed Mink from Middletown dated May 15 apologizes and explains the coat was returned because it no longer fit. Lawrence awaits further developments and questions how a billhead ended up in the pocket.
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I. M. Lawrence
James Street
Henry
E. M. Leroy
George Leroy
Sheldrake
Lawrance
P Lawrence
Neversink
Jong
Middletown
N. Y
M. Lawrence
Grand Avenue
Mink
Lawrence
Captain Fish At Middletown Armory Seeks Recruits
Captain Hamilton Fish of New York City visited Middletown State Armory to examine applicants for the 15th New York Infantry, the colored regiment. Arthur Decker of Goshen assisted, while Lieutenant Shelley conducted medical examinations for the Hospital Detachment.
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Hamilton Fish
Newark City
Middletown State Armory
15Th
New York Infantry
New York State
Middletown
Fish
Arthur Decker
Goshen
Shelley
First
British Raid Push Across 70 Mile Front Near Ypres
Associated Press reports British trench raids extend from North Ypres to Epehy, a 70 mile air line span, with front line fighting intensifying. Indications emerge that General Sarrail may renew offensive in Macedonia as Bulgarian artillery fire rises. Cossacks vow support for the Provisional government and may gain peasant backing in Russia.
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Associated Presa
London
Messines
Ypres
Epechy
Sarran
Macedonia
Russia
Soldier Refused a Drink Abusive Aftermath Trial Verdict
In New City on June 11 an Erie railroad accident left Terence Burnett a brakeman injured when a freight car jolted and he was thrown. The Court of Appeals upheld a verdict awarding Burnett 310000 damages plus 2490 interest, confirming the backward throw theory due to eight inch slack between cars after a sudden stop.
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New City
Rai
Court of Appeals
Terence Burnett
Burnett
Erie
Supreme Court
Hurnett
e@ raider
Middletown Not Up to Its Liberty Loan Quota
The Liberty Loan committee reports that by June 7 subscriptions in this Fed district minus New York City totalled $151,? million short of the $282,759,000 target set for June 15. Middletown shows $144,000 subscribed vs $1,218,000 expected. Newburgh has $71,000 vs $1,621,000. Liberty in Sullivan County has $4,000 vs $252,000.
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Liberty Loan Committee
Federal Reserve
New York City
Lane
Middletown
Newburgh
Liberty
Sullivan County
Annual Exhibit at High School Showcases Home Economics
The annual school exhibit will be held in the High School basement this week Wednesday through Friday and open to the public. Domestic Science displays focus on meat substitutes and cornmeal and rice dishes. many exhibits also feature manual training. Officer Mass resigns for Marine Corps. Beale joins. Common Council to appoint Mass replacement soon. Commencement at Vassar College postponed due to rain to tomorrow.
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Mass
Beale
Augustus Mass
Police Department
Marine Corps
William Beale
State Hospital
Times-Press
Common Council
Vassar College
Pouglkeepsie
Pers
Private Ejected From Wallkill House After Uniformed Soldier Refuses Service
Private in the Seventy-first Infantry was refused service at Teddy Cassent’s Wallkill House on James Street due to liquor laws for soldiers in uniform. An ensuing clash led to profanity and a disturbance before the militiaman departed toward the camp, with no police complaint filed.
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71St Regiment
Wallkill House
Teddy Cassent
James Street
Seventy-first Infantry
Solier
Teddy
Mr. Cassent
Cassent
Council and Chamber Debate Market Site Location
Saturday afternoon the Common Council met with Chamber of Commerce to decide the market location. Aldermen favor vacant lot at 40 Union Street next to the paper box factory, while Chamber favors Orchard Street. Members with suggestions should notify the Chamber office promptly for timely market opening later this month.
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Common Council
Chamber of Commerce
Union Street
Chamber
Orchard Street
Burglars Enter Home on Sprague Avenue
Police respond to a 9 30 PM burglary at Charles E Cornelius 125 Sprague Avenue. Entry gained via rear door window as investigators gather clues and anticipate quick arrests.
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Charles E. Cornelius
Sprague Avenue
Mass
Faulkner
Governor Whitman Vetoes Local Bills in Albany
Albany dispatch reports Governor Whitman killed several local measures by withholding approval. The items include Brusit's claim jurisdiction for Mary Judd's personal injury case and Brush's ferry water closet mandate. Stivers' bill would allow water fowl capture by floating devices away from shore. Also notes Mildred Legg's appendicitis operation and Apollo Club Red Cross benefit concert at First Presbyterian Church. William Horn to report for service in France.
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Brusit’s
Court of Claims
Mary Judd
Scott's Corners
Orange County
Assemblyman
Brush
Transportation Corporations
Senator Stivers
Orange Lake
Lake Erie
Niagara River
Oneida Lake
Red Gross
Apollo Club
The
Red Cross
First Presbyterian Ch
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Senate
George Jamison
George H. Hadden
U. K
Gracdha
Neeyo
N. H. DeGraff
Terni
Blooming Grove Town
Washingtonville
Brooming Grove
Hugh O’roche
Salisbury Mills
Samuel G. Lent
Oxford Depot
Charles H. Tutbill
Wills & Gardner
Dolson Avenue
Anthony
New- Mean
Captain Fish
Albany
Littl Mildred Legs
Sadie V. Legg
Grove Street
Thrall Hospital
M. A. Sthers
St. Paul's Church
Frange
William Horn
Jacob Horn
Philadelphia
Ito
France
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