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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
Middistown Times-Press reports a major event with Béztor-in-Chief noted as a key figure. Details indicate a significant civic or political development affecting local readers and institutions. Further notes emphasize public interest and regional impact.
The article marks June 14, 677 as the origin of the American flag and notes its symbolism for united strength of 100,000,000 people. It urges the flag to wave as a link to ancestors, ideals, and traditions against autocratic rule.
In a stark wartime appeal, citizens are urged to fund the war effort through Liberty bonds, condemning slackers and urging overt support. The piece contrasts Senate revenue plans with House proposals, arguing for disciplined expenditure and urging one last push before the June deadline.
The article notes that those who plan to resist the draft will face punishment as the handling of draft matters rests with Gen. Enoch H. Crowder, Judge Advocate General of the army. It suggests Crowder, a Republican promoted by President Taft, is providing a strong demonstration of Republican efficiency in office and hopes the administration will recognize it.
A wartime editorial urges American citizens and workers in Middletown to answer critical questions about democracy and freedom as the United States fights Prussian dominance. The piece stresses the war is a cause for all people and hinges on collective effort to secure victory.
June 14 marks the 107th anniversary of the 1777 resolution describing the flag’s design with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars. Noted battles span 1800 Marengo 1807 Frieland, Napoleon’s triumphs, Waterloo era shots, and 1916 Russian advances near Lemberg, Gaete. Astronomical events highlight Procyon Capella Castor and Plux stars visible at dusk.
A patchwork of jokes quips and questions from a wartime column includes notes on civic curfews controversial remarks from editors and a scatter of items on daily life. It touches on busybodies, rhetoric about conscription and a playful critique of early 20th century manners and media.
Red Cross workers shipped a large box of hospital supplies to Bush Terminal Brooklyn on Monday June 11 for Allied soldiers in France. The box held 42 flannel bandages, 122 crinoline bandages, 180 four tailed head bandages, 132 T-binders, 144 abdominal binders, 236 triangular slings, and 4 140 articles. About 59 ladies have been knitting at Red Cross rooms and more materials, including wool, are requested. Volunteers with needles are asked to bring them for tests on Tuesday morning.
The report notes French troops advancing against Dead Man's Hill at Verdun while Russian columns move on Lem berg in Galicia from three directions. Turks are repulsed in front of Baghdad. Two years earlier, Britain allocated $4 210 000 000 for war appropriations and expended $13 000 000 in outlay.
Governor Whitman vetoed multiple bills during the last 30 days, including efforts to repeal Penal Law sections on attempted death by own action and to transfer surrendered firearms to state agencies. Other vetoed measures sought Sunday labor for agricultural products, reformatories’ guard positions for compensation, and official salary claims from Sing Sing, plus a mandatory automobile plate device with a transparency feature. Peter D. Dusenberry from Albany joined the First New York Regiment Supply Company, with Herbert B. Royce of Middletown as First Sergeant after enlistment.
At the Wednesday opening Prof. Wilson urged students to back the Liberty Loan by Friday noon. Seniors signed up for the Commencement program after school. Class day practice to be held at Oscar Stern’s home. High school exams begin Monday with Regents tests later. English Vietams debate new requirements. The gym exhibit draws attention with displays by home economics and manual training students Charles Post and Dominick Bergamo highlighted. A surprise party for Russell LeVan at Beattie Avenue by 20 friends preceded his Navy enlistment with Hart Budd.
London reports a Scottish munition complex rapidly rising from nothing to large scale production. In eighteen months it employs 3,000+ men and 9,000 women workers with 720 staff, hosts 6,000+ hostel residents, 1,300 in barracks, and 53 married families. A central kitchen, bakery, co op shops, hotelries, and full facilities support operations.
Washington June 14 American troops under Major General Pershing will join French forces commanded by General Petain on the front. Pershing will operate under Petain and be in close touch with the War Department. A cable link will carry dispatches with orders taking precedence. A Cyprus Commandery notice follows about a conclave and conferral of the Order of the Temple with luncheon.
The following program outlines the Regents examinations to be observed at the high school from June 18 to 22. Monday opens with algebra and bookkeeping, followed by English and geography, then Latin and history. Tuesday includes arithmetic, grammar, Latin, American history, and spelling. Wednesday covers geography, German and Latin, shorthand, drawing, and U S history. Thursday features biology, chemistry, physics, and commercial English, with economics and French geometry in the afternoon. Friday morning lists Greek, history of education, Britain and Ireland, ancient history, and commercial law, with business writing scheduled Friday afternoon.
Ida Husted Harper writes from New York on June 14 1917 praising the Times-Press editorial against antisuffragists. She notes educated women support universal suffrage and argues antisuffrage groups misrepresent working class needs. She predicts the paper will influence the New York vote and urges an end to future campaigns.
In House of Commons Bonar Law said Lord Northcliffe will continue as head of the British war mission in America for the duration of the need. He coordinates allied and US relations, reports directly to the Premier, and oversees departmental missions to prevent conflicts of interest. Elks hold Middletown Lodge meeting then Flat Day ceremonies planned at 7 30.
Dwight Divine marked a 25 year presidency at Ellenville Savings Bank with a banquet at Mitchell House, guests from Home National Bank and First National Bank attending. The event included speeches, a glow of patriotism for Liberty Loan, and remarks on the banks’ shared history with Sullivan County. Auxiliary Red Cross notes, charity shipments, and local civic items followed, including a postponed Warside Inn sale and a funeral process.
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