Measure Delays in Congress Threaten Food Bill
Washington June 20 The food control bill faces opposition that could delay passage by six weeks hampering Herbert Hoover’s role as food administrator. President Wilson may appoint an export control board to regulate food exports if delay continues, with executive action expected within 24 hours. Senate and House spar debates persist as critics argue over prices and management of the food program.
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International News Service
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Herbert G. Hoover
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Board of Export Control
White House
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Tinele Joe” Cannon
Cha’ N Lever
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Herbert C. Hoover
O Ryan silent on future plans in Albany
Major General O'Ryan of the New York National Guard refused to comment on reports he would be sent to France. The note adds that his departure might occur in September, just weeks before New York's division ships out. Also, $12,673 has been raised to secure the Schrada Cutlery Co branch to revive the old saw factory drain project.
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New York
France
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O'Ryan
Schrada Cutlery Co
Middletown Day Nursery receives generous gifts appeal
At the Day Nursery Association meeting a report highlighted gifts from Middletown residents including toys books money and small equipment donated after a newspaper appeal. A former resident sent 54 cents to buy a toy, illustrating the community’s charitable memory and support for the helpless babies.
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Day Nursery Association
Middletown
Masons Hold a Meeting at Camp One Hundred and Fifty
A Madison Barracks Masonic gathering in Sackett's Harbor adopts resolutions to Grand Master Thomas Penny Buffalo and the New York Grand Lodge praising U S effort in the world crisis. Signers include William E. Carls Roy B. Thompson James Lynburgh Clarence Ketcham William Maloney and F N Lundeburg from several lodges.
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Sackett’s Harbor
Thomas Penny
Buffalo
New York
Masonic Association
Madison Barracks
Grand Ledge
William E. Carls
Goshen Lodge
Wilam Maloney
Jerusalem
Temple Lodge
Cornwall
F.N. Lundeberg
West Point Lodge
Highland Falls
Orange County State Charities Aid in Quandary
A meeting of the Orange county committees of the State Charities Aid Association discussed care plans for 23 children at the Goshen Children's Home which is to be abolished by a Board of Supervisors resolution. The children will move to private families and other institutions, with a closure date expected soon.
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Goshen
Board of Supervisors
Health Officers Postpone Annual State Session in War Time
Health officers state meeting planned for Albany on Tuesday is called off as many officers join war efforts. No central Albany gathering this year. instead section meetings across the state will be arranged.
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Albany
Cocchi Missing in Bologna Amid War Strife
Rome reports Alfredo Cocchi, the Italian wanted for Ruth Cruger’s murder in New York, has vanished from Bologna. He may have enlisted under an assumed name, with extradition likely to be sped if found. Police widen searches nationwide and plan aggressive investigations in New York City.
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Rome
Alfredo Cocchi
New York
Ruth] Cruger
Bolognia
Italia
Italy
United States
Cocchi
Woods
Ruth Cruger
Miss Cruger
Joseph A. Faurot
Detective Bureau
Gamblers on Trial in the County Court Middletown Man
A Middletown man faced trial in county court on gambling related charges. The case details a courtroom dispute over alleged illegal betting and gaming activities. Prosecutors described a pattern of wagers linking the defendant to organized gambling schemes.
Drawn to Service at Newburgh Trial of Deisseroth
In Newburgh, crowds filled the courtroom for the Otto Deisseroth gambling indictment trial. Judge Seeger oversaw jury drawing after Henry Kohl moved to dismiss on limits grounds, objecting to dating and filing details. the court denied dismissal and proceeded with the panel. Jurors named include Alonzo Morgan, Reuben Rose, R. Harris, Denton Hartshorn, Edward Weeks, John Murray, and others from Newburgh, Highlands, Montgomery, Monroe, Deerpark.
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Judge Seeger
Otto Dets- Seroth
Supreme Court
Deisseroth
Henry Kohl
Henry Hirschberg
William P. Gregg
Port Jervis
Kohl
Mr. Kohl
Alonzo Morgan
Walsant
Reuben J. Rose
Highlands
R. Harris
Denton G
U-Boat Record Broken as Victims List To Be Public
London reports say the weekly list of submarine victims will record the largest number since German campaigns began. Survivors from two torpedoed ships reached an English port as American destroyers plucked them from drifting boats. Four sailors died from submarine shellfire. Boston dispatches say the Bay State, a Warren liner freighter, was sunk off the Irish coast with cargo valued over two million dollars. Captain Alexander Fenton and 45 crew members' fates are unknown. The Bay State, from Liverpool, built in 1915 at Sunderland.
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London
Atlantic
Boston
Warren Line
Ireland
Bay State
Alexander Fenton
Bay
Liverpool
Sunderland
British Steamship Elle Sunk Off Irish Coast
The British steamship Elle from an American port carrying munitions and food valued at 2,500,000 dollars was sunk by a German U boat off the Irish coast, according to private dispatches. Committee named for retailing matters includes J. V Demerest as chairman with A. B. Crawford Charles Wold S. J. Reigeluth and R. C. Tuttiloh.
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Elle
H. D. Gould
Chamber of Commerce
J. V Demerest
A. B. Crawford
Charles Wold
J. Reigeluth
R. C. Tuthiil
Am erican coal famine warned by FTC in June report
Washington June 20 The American people face an absolute coal famine next winter because of failure of the transportation system to move fuel The Federal Trade Commission stated today It recommended to Congress that coal production and distribution and the operation of rail and water transportation facilities be pooled and carried under government guarantees.
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International News Service
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Congress
Hydrants Being Blown Out After Filter Well Cleaned
The clear well at the filter plant where water is stored after filtration was cleaned today. This evening hydrants around the city will be blown out as part of the maintenance.
Marines Open Enlistment To June Registrants
Washington says men who registered under the selective draft law may enlist in the US Marines any time before their call to service. Those aged for registration who fail or are not accepted will not be eligible for enlistment. The Marine Corps posted today that the “Soldiers of the Sea” will reach its authorized 30,000 before month’s end, after which a waiting list will be kept.
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Washington
Soldiers of the Sea
Marine Corps H. Quarters
Former Middletown resident honored at Manhattan College
New York June 20 Surrogate John P Cohalan received an honorary Doctor of Laws at Manhattan College commencement in Carnegie Hall. Rev Thomas P Phelan from the class of 1893 also received a similar degree, and Bryan L Kennelly of the class of 1835 was named Master of Arts. Auxiliary Bishop Patrick J Heres presided as Cohalan delivered the address.
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New York
Desres
John P. Cohalan
Manhattan College
Carnegie Hall
Thomas P. Phelan
Bryan L. Kennelly
Patrick J. Heres
Cohalan
Women Riot at the White House over Russia visit
Washington June 20 a near riot erupted in front of the White House as the Russian mission presented credentials to President Wilson. Suffrage pickets displayed a banner urging democracy and urging liberation of women. About 200 onlookers surged and tore the banner amid cries of treason. Lucy Burns of New York and Mrs Lawrence Lewis of Philadelphia led the protest.
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Washington
White House
Wh|son
Wilson
Root
Russia
America
Lucy Burns
New York
Lawrence Lewis
Philadelphia
Miss Burns
Red Cross Fund Hits 50 Million Milestone
New York contractor James Hancock of New York City was taken to Thrall Hospital in Sussex N J after his Ford overturned on the road between the city and Slate Hill. He suffers possible spine fracture. hospital staff treat him at the home of Dr Myers. Red Cross fundraising reports 12 hours into the day show over 337 million pledged toward the 100 million goal.
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New York City
Sussex, N. J
Thrall Hospital
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Slate Hil
T. D. Mills
Dr. Myers
State Hhs
Washington
Red Cross
Red Cross week features Montgomery Schuyler in Middletown
The Middletown Red Cross drive opened with Montgomery Schuyler, former diplomat, speaking at Stratton Theatre about the war relief needs and local goals. Quota progress shows 37,072.50 raised from 10 teams as volunteers plan more outreach and a Thursday luncheon with former Mayor Cox as speaker.
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Red Cross Committee
Ecuador
Montgomery Schuyler
Breese
Red Cross
Middletown
Stratton Theatre
Petrograd
Weck
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Playhouse
Russia
American Red Cross
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H. D. Gould
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R O. Kirkwood
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F. P. Hunter
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Kirkwood
R. M. Cox
Arthur B. Wood
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Byron Morgan
W. B. Royce
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