Preparedness Camps Shape Middletown Summer Plans
Local educators discuss summer camps and outdoor training for students as part of a broader preparedness program. About a thousand schoolboys are expected to encamp at Peelshilt Plains for athletic and military-style drills between mid June and early September, with a Middletown representation sought at Peekskill High School camp.
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Russell
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N.G. N.Y
Peekskill
Charles E. Greason
Webb Horton Memorial Church
Middletown
Peekshill Plains
Wilson Memo to Carranza Denies Immediate Pullback
Washington June 16 President Wilson and his cabinet completed a note to Carranza refusing to withdraw American forces from Mexico. The message states that forces cannot be withdrawn until order is restored along the Mexican border. The notice was expected to be released before 8 o'clock this evening.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexico
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Mexico Ct
Yesterday's Results in Big Leagues
National League games featured New York 5 over St Louis 2 and Pittsburgh 2 over Philadelphia 1. Cleveland tied New York 2 in a 16 inning affair. Boston edged Philadelphia 2 to 1, Cincinnati beat Chicago 1 to 0, and St Louis swept with a 0 to 0 or list unclear in the record. American League saw Detroit 5 over Philadelphia 1, Boston 2 over Chicago 1, while Cleveland 2 and New York 2 extended into extras. Washington 2 and St Louis 0 results incomplete.
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Crmcasa
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Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
St Louis
Whitman Perkins Hint at GOP Progressive Accord
New York report says Governor Whitman and George W. Perkins indicated a possible collaboration between Republicans and Progressives after a conference. They discussed potential campaign management with C E Hughes, and Roosevelt’s involvement remains a factor. Hughes plans to travel to Washington and Providence for Brown University events.
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New York
Charles S. Whitman
George W. Perkins
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Iefe C. E. Hughes
Hughes
Washington
Providence
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Brown University
Obituary for Mrs Elizabeth M Mapes widow of Asa Mapes
Mrs Elizabeth M Mapes died Thursday evening at 73 years, seven months, and 21 days, at her daughter Mrs Herbert J Howell's home near New Vernon after illness. Born in Wallkill to John and Mrs McBride, she married Asa Mapes February 2, 1865. he died near Highland Lake in March. Survived by daughters Anna Belle and Colané Helen Mapes Howell. funeral Sunday at 2 PM at Mrs Howell's home, Rev John Kershaw presiding. interment in Howells Cemetery plot.
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Airs
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Wall Kill
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Congregational
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Mapes
Anna Belle
Lm, Whiter
Denver
Colané Helen
New Vernon
Ocloca
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Black Magic and the Desert Crossing Tale
The London Standard remarks on Arab forces driving crews from Arras and Tara into the Libran desert. An arch acts as cure and the British task force follows 135 miles across a featureless pathless desert, with no visible markers or signals as they pursue the “black mage” and complete the operation.
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London Standard
Seniors Practice Class Day Songs at Highland Avenue Home
Senior class members meet at Mrs Dickerson home in Highland avenue to practice class day songs. Committee led by Harry Shorter drafts three songs for the medley chorus and school alma mater. The piece emphasizes school pride, teamwork, fair play, and enduring memories of Middletown High School.
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Turbulent World War Fronts Report Frontal Attacks and Retractions
Paris reports powerful German assaults on Verdun front repulsed by machine gun and infantry fire. Attacks aimed at Hill 321 and nearby Cassette Wood failed. Simultaneously Bulgarians move forces from Salonika toward Romania. Austro-Hungarians suffer heavy losses at Asiago. Russians claim large officer and soldier captures. French assaults on Dead Man's Hill fail with limited gains.
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Petrograd
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Initiate Twelve at Lodge Session
Twelve Wallkill Council No. 2 Jr. O U V A OM held a meeting on Thursday evening. Three new members were elected and one proposition received. Delegation from North Branch Council attended. A report noted the Mechanics’ Day parade in Newark with 35,000 participants. No further initiations planned until September unless arranged.
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North Branch Council
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Deles
Newark
Wallhill Council
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Platform Debate Delayed At Chicago Convention
Long session postpones platform reading as delegates wait for resolutions committee report. Senator Reed of Missouri delivers remarks, followed by Governor Ferguson of Texas presenting the platform. President Wilson expresses gratitude in his remarks on the nomination process and Mexican policy.
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Reed
Blssouri
Resolutions Committee
Governor Ferguson
Mexico
Wilson
Washington
Season Opens for Black Bass Here and In State
The black bass season opened today and anglers may take bass over 10 inches from local waters. Only 35 bass may be taken at one sitting from a bear or on shore. Anglers must not carry bass under 10 inches and will face arrests for violating the law.
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