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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
1
The annual Middie- F election was held at Exteisior Hock and Ladder Company on King Street last evening. Voting began at 7 and a late contest kept the polls active for over an hour before closing. Crowds gathered on King and Center streets as the department race unfolded with high suspense.
In the wake of the election the 1916 Board of Engineers of the Middle includes changes to leadership and oversight. Key figures and the city or institution involved are named, indicating a shift in designations and responsibilities within the engineering body. The notice signals transition and continued project oversight.
The board discussed hiring Charles E. Greason as physical instructor for the year at 1200 dollars. They authorized rebuilding stacks at Bennett Hill School and considered securing Hiram Ketchum property for a new school site. Attendance officer Morgan reported 240 investigations with 22 truancies and 3 parental complaints. Bills were audited totaling 6815.25 for May.
Federal conciliator McManus and Grand President James J Forrester met with Maybrook clerks amid growing optimism for an agreement. They discussed Rule 10 and Rule 28 violations and potential reinstatement of workers. A key issue is nine hour maximums and overtime, with Maybrook train schedules under review as talks push toward a Thursday understanding.
The Orange County branch of New York State Woman Suffrage Party held its annual convention at Goshen Court House with about 74 suffragists present. Officers for the coming year were elected for both assembly districts, and speakers outlined state suffrage work and the 1917 victory plan.
St Louis June Democrats debate the platform with Baker’s incomplete draft, fighting over Americanism, foreign relations, and Mexican policy. Southern eastern delegates push for a strong Americanism plank while suffrage advocates aim to add a woman vote measure. Labor leaders press their proposals as McCombs defends the administration amid a charged opening session.
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