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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
5
The Times Press outlines a political stance favoring lasting peace with honor, prosperity with stability, and thorough preparedness, contrasting current administration choices. It urges a change in leadership to achieve a comprehensive national unity and readiness.
Daily History notes Britain's offer of pardon to rebels who submit to rule, excluding John Hancock and Samuel Adams. Entries include Maximilian and Carlotta entering Mexico City and a German U-boat sinking two British torpedo boats off England. Evening and morning stars Saturn Mars Jupiter Venus Mercury Procyon Capella and Poldox mentioned.
Theodore Roosevelt has served the nation and his stance shapes the campaign. The split over whether he backs Hughes or stays neutral matters less than the unfolding contest. The Hughes platform appears unified between Progressives and Republicans, attracting radicals and broad backing as the campaign advances.
A special report by W. S. Deffenburgh praises Newark all year schools. The study covers 271 pupils in grades six to eight showing gains from one third to one and one third years and confirms steady progress and high scholarship. Parents note safety and reduced street danger. Interest spreads to other cities and educators plan visits during the National Education Association meeting in New York.
The piece argues that a Pennsylvania delegation to St Louis may misrepresent opinions on Wilson policies. It claims only a small fraction support all Wilson measures, while many Democrats in Pennsylvania oppose much of the legislation pushed by patronage in Congress. It cites Philadelphia areas and broader Democratic discontent.
The article notes wartime disruptions raise costs for fireworks, with fewer colors used and suppliers tightening. It mentions old rates for crackers, Chinese sourcing, and Massachusetts production, as prices for chemicals rise and access narrows.
Times-Press recalls Rev D C Hughes father of Charles E Hughes as a beloved pastor and teacher at Summit Avenue Baptist Church in Jersey City New Jersey. He founded a Students Bible class of 125 that sparked careers in ministry medicine and missionary work, shaping many young lives. Mrs Edson Mappes notes his wife was a devoted Christian woman.
The Sunday school observed Children�s Day with a program led by Superintendent Fred J. Hodge and Rev. Grinton. A collection aided the Children�s Day fund for student relief. last year over 20260 students were aided. Entries named Ruth Groo, Lena Hail, Elizabeth Halstead and others as collectors. committee members included Miss Evaline Korn and Jeanne Mills. The program featured songs, recitations, duets, and a pastor�s address, concluding with Children�s Day Farewell and a benediction.
On June 12 a German submarine sank two British torpedo boats off the east coast of England. Reports from the Russian staff describe successful Russian operations on a large scale against Turkish forces in the Caucasus.
Centra Malt Tonic promotes digestion appetite and sleep. Physicians prescribe it, selling at 10¢ per hot or $1.29 per dozen. North Street Congregational hosts Children's Day with prayers recitations and singing, baptisms including Ruth E Sarer and Olive May Hulse, weather permitting rescheduling for those absent.
Sunday morning events featured a school orchestra and singing by students in a Christian Baptist setting. Eleven children were presented for baptism as part of the observance, a highlighted feature of Children's Day.
June 12 in Newburgh charged with violation of general business laws. Antonio Gelberta appeared before Recorder Cattine after a warehouse run on Friday. Louis Hanger mer, agent of Lion Brewing Co and Obermeyer Liebmann face separate charges for refilling bottles with beer not belonging to the firms and delivering mismanufactured products. Attorney Anson J. Faye appeared for the defendants and pleaded not guilty. Trial set for Thursday at 3 o'clock.
William H. Tremper of Middletown will assist in the exercises of the chair boys of St. James Church Goshen in the concert scheduled for Friday evening June 1, replacing William C. Herbert who was previously announced by mistake.
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