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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
5
A historical reflection notes that unanimity is elusive in any cause and cites periods in the Revolutionary War when more Americans fought with the British than with the Colonies. The text is a fragment from 1917 by Chester Allen Smith.
The Times-Press lists Middletown men aged 21 to 30 who failed to register under the selective draft law. The piece urges enforcement, stating those who did not register face arrest and punishment, portraying them as victims of their own folly and warning of the government’s uncompromising action.
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce is urged to push the Middletown and Unionville Railroad to adjust the new timetable. The 3:30 pm departure from Middletown leaves Unionville residents unable to visit after dinner, affecting shoppers, merchants, theatres, and overall city business. Rail officials may respond if public pressure increases.
A socialists critique in Newburgh labels President Wilson the American Kaiser and denounces socialism as demagoguery. The piece argues war will continue and claims German victory would threaten US, while noting alien residents can be drafted. It mentions Middletown, Paterson Press Guardian, and a wartime mood with snatches of satire.
On June 15, 1915, Von Bethmer’s German forces repulsed Russian attacks in Bukovina. French forces seized a trench on Dead Man’s Hill about two thirds of a mile long. Italian troops claimed to have repulsed about 15 000 Austrians on the Asiago plateau.
Daily Letter from the State Capital reports on Assemblyman James H Caulfield Jr. pushing a bill to void petitions filed to nominate candidates. The measure tightens election law by blocking earlier signatures and allowing later ones only under judicial review. It notes prior amendments, debate, and shoe material labeling reforms while previewing broader political shifts.
Eric Mayne faced a demanding production as The Slave star in which Valeska Surat headlines. A message from London announced his son’s death in action in France, after he enlisted at the war’s start. New photos for Hearts of Franmie show Carol Halloway in riding and swimming poses for Vitagraph. Metro-Yorke in Hollywood has Wiler J. Gi named studio manager under Fred J. Balshofer. Orson first joined Universal, later Thomas Diron. William Desmond rose to fame in The Bird of Paradise, then toured with Ince. Born in Dublin, his notable recent film was Dient Danny U. S. A. Cactus features Cowboys, miners, Indians, women, sheriff, villain, and a vampire.
Straw Hats Ov or Hat Department presents latest straw and Panama styles bought before price hikes, with values matching last year. Made in Middle Town straw hats available at Leo's for 1.50 2.00 and 3.00. Expert salesmen offer fitting help. Porous Knit and French Bal briggan underwear advertised at steady prices.
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