Simpson Candidate on Stump Ticket in Fireman Election
The Middletown Fire Department nominating convention adjourned with Simpson announcing a stump ticket for first assistant chief to oppose incumbent Chief Higham. Frank H. Schoonmaker, former second assistant chief, was nominated by Excelsior Hook and Ladder for first assistant chief, while Simpson was ruled ineligible on some procedures by Corporation Counsel Bright. The second convention nominated two candidates for each office. election set for tonight at Excelsior’s truck house.
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John Samebrdai
Middletown
Leon Simpson
Fagles
Simpson
Frank H. Schoonmeker
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company
Schoonmaker
Joseph B Wheeler
Phoenix Engine Company
Lairder
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No
Frank H. Beahes
David
Willis H. Davis
A. Doremus
Monhagen Hose Co
W. B Adelman
Clinton A. Keeler
CG. W. Bosch
Eagle Chemical and
Ontario Hose Co
M.S. Hopkins
Ralph Deller
C. E. Litchrod
Waalkill Engine Coro
FL Schindler
Lewis Daten
W. M. Seeler
Wheeler
Bright
Times-Press
Four crosswalks proposed at Beatife avenue Harrison street corner
At a Common Council meeting Alderman Herres proposed four crosswalks for the Beatife avenue Harrison street corner. Hackett questioned cost. DuVall said stone walks would be under a dollar each. The issue was referred to committee. Alderman Cole abstained.
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Aldermen
Packet
Cole
Common Connell
Herres
Beatife Avenue
Harrison Street
Hackett
Korschen
DuVall
Mechanicstown
Alderman Cole
Aia
Civil Calendar Adjusted in Newburgh Court
In Newburgh on June 12 County Court set dates for civil cases. George E. Green against Diemert over alleged excise law violation. City Recorder Cantinue named in two false imprisonment suits by Grace R. Proctor and Emma Bowman for damages around 2,003 each. Emma Proctor sues Newburgh Telegram for libel over a story on her arrest. Case settings may settle before term ends.
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Newburgh
Mondaz
George E. Green
Grace R. Proctor
Emma Bowman
Emma Proctor
Newburgh Telegram
Middletown Lodge Holds Regular Day Exercises
Middletown Lodge No. 1087 B P O Ellis will hold its regular day exercises at the home on South Street at 8 p m Wednesday June 14. All members are requested to be present.
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Middletown Lodge
B. P. O. Ellis
South Street
Hughes Defines Undiluted Americanism at West Point Speech
New York reports Charles Evans Hughes, Republican nominee, declares his platform as undiluted Americanism. He will focus on national and international questions, avoid domestic policy detail, and seek broad party support from figures like Oscar Straus. Talks with leaders at the Astor Hotel proceed, with notification and campaign leadership decisions pending. Hughes plans to stay in town through June 30 for events including Brown University reunion.
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Bi-International News Service
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Chicago
Hughes
Kr. Hughes
Oscar Straus
Cleveland
U. K
Straus
Astor Hotel
Hashes
Providence
Brown University
Rooseveltt
Orsier Bar
Missing complainant stalls Newburgh assault case
In Newburgh June 13 the trial of Jenzo Cunningham charged with assault in the first degree was disrupted as the complainant, Zucms Johnson, vanished after being seen yesterday. Prosecutors plan to rely on witness John F. Monroe who says he saw the shooting on Washington Street on April 29. Cunningham has prior convictions for assault and for flourishing a revolver.
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Newburgh
Jenzo Cunningham
Zucms Johnson
Washington Street
Hirschberg
Cunningham
John F. Monroe
Man Eats Tiny Birdlets Claims Bird-Eater In Town
A Crystal Run resident called at the Times Press office Monday afternoon with feathers from young birds and alleged a man in the area was removing birds from their chests and eating them. The informant urged swift, severe punishment and said evidence against the accused is strong, to be shown to authorities.
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Crystal Run
Times
Minisink Chapter Session Highlights Memorial Marker Plan
Seventy five Daughters of the American Revolution members and guests gathered at First Presbyterian Church for Minisink Chapter No 586 June closing meeting. Sunshine decor and flags framed the event as officers hosted a punch reception and the historic sites committee announced Minisink Pay marker plans for July 2.
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Minisink
Daughters of the American Revolution
Narners
First Presbyterian Church
Middletown
Maurice C. Ashler
I. H. Lent
F. M. Barnes
Seymour DeWitt
Benj. Hortor
A. J. Holmes
C. A
J. W. Slauson
FP. M. Sarnes
Aire
CW Pitt
Heming- War
H. Lent
Benj. Horton
J. W. Simpson
Roy D. Parker
Alice Hart Neafe
President Wilson Addresses Military Academy Graduates
President Wilson speaks to cadets at the Military Academy graduation, urging readiness and Americanism, condemning militarism, and stressing citizens before officers. He calls for preparedness, warns against hyphenates, and affirms partnership with other nations for justice and liberty in the hemisphere. The event includes a luncheon with Col. Townsley and a musical program before departure for Washington.
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International News Service
West Poul
Aga
League of Neutral Nations
America
Wilson
Mayover Thor
C. P. Townsley
Military Academy
Washington
New City Clerk George H. Stanton Leads First Council Meeting
George H. Stanton, newly appointed clerk of the Common Council and other city boards, presided for the first time Monday evening. He efficiently processed numerous resolutions while plans for hydrants, catch basins, and water mains were approved. adjournment followed at 5:16 with former Alderman James Graf among attentive onlookers.
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George H. Stanton
Common Council
J. W. Gates
Herres
Waalkil
Ogden
West Main
Mil Streets
Cole
Dolson Avenue
Cox
Thormas Farrell
Beattie Avenue
Harrison Street
Uerres
Street Committee
Commissioner of Public Works
American Avenue
Babcock
DuVall
James
Ras
Graf
Watts Granted Absolute Divorce After 24 Years
Samuel K. Watts of 741 West Lexington street was granted an absolute divorce from Eva E. Watts by Judge Dawkins in Baltimore Maryland. The couple married June 15 1885 in Monticello New York and were separated after Eva allegedly deserted him in October 1906. Watts formerly resided in the city and managed Linden Hall before leaving several years ago.
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Baltimore
Samuel K. Watts
Lexington Street
Dawkins
Eva E. Watts
Watts
Monticelio
DOLLOWAY Sues Bonaparte for Damages Over Injury
Herman Dolloway sues Harry Bonaparte for 1690 in damages after being struck by Bonaparte on Franklin Square on April 21. Edmund C. Faulkner is attorney of record for plaintiff. Senator Thomas proposes constitutional amendment to bar Supreme Court justices from holding other offices.
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Herman Delloway
Harry +. Bonaparte
Bill
Hughes
Washington
Thomas
Colorado
Senate Today
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court
Growing Mexico unrest worries Washington in note delay
Secretary Lansing said conditions in Mexico vary by location with no improvement overall and warned violent anti American outbursts may follow Wilsons note. The War Department pushes 1500 troops to the border before Carranza is informed no withdrawal. Pershing reports finishing blow to Villistas at Cijuihua while El Paso notes Mexicans seek work in the United States as Torreon district industries close.
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International News Service
Washington
Lansing
Mexico
Ingraham
War Department
Carranza
State Department
Wilson
Carranzi
White House
Associated Press
Pershing
Cijhuihua
Thirteenth Cavalry
el Paso
Jaurez
Durango
United
Demobilization of Greek Army Announcement
Associated Press reports in Athens that King Constantine has decided to offer complete demobilization of the Greek army. Other dispatches note renewed German attacks on Verdun fronts, allied naval bombardment of the Bulgarian coast, a German Austrian counterattack driving back Russians in Pukowina, and Austrian aircraft bombardments including Venice.
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Associated Press
Athens
Constantine
Paris
Verdun
Thiaumont Farm
Berlin
Pukowina
Cannireg
Venice
Italy
Hughes campaign to use movies in bid for chair
AP report from New York indicates a decision on the next Republican National Committee chairman will take several days. The campaign plans moving pictures displaying Hughes portrait and key passages from his teleframe acceptance. Parsons says national headquarters will open in New York with a second office in Chicago.
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Associated Press
New York
Hughes
Charles D. Hikes
Republican National Committee
Telefram
National Republican
Chicago
Herbert Parsons
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Louise Jordan
Elizabeth Madden
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