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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

5

Gamblers on Trial in County Court continued from page one

The Goshen Goshen Goshen court hears the continuing trial of a Newburgh area gambler. District Attorney Hirschberg leads the case against the defendant, with Koh defending. Witnesses include Murray Lesser and John Stillwell detailing craps operations at 124 Broadway, including the role of the stick man and ten percent house cut. Evidence centers on the May 1917 raid, rents, and building tenants, with rulings to dismiss, amend, or postpone actions. Two defendants in the raid plead guilty, while other cases are deferred to fall term.

Warwick George W. Coos Newburgh James Elder Goshen Charles Kirby Wawayanda Harris Murray Cook Elder HO Hangee Middletown William Crawshaw Newburgh City Henry Wyatt Cuno Musbach Attormer Hyatt Mr. Kohl Kohl Murray Lesser New York Broadway Greenburg Jake” Strauss Lesser Lisser John Stillwell Hse Vincent Egan John Egan Otto Deiserroth Deisseroth Fred Clapper Kobi Egan Cacon Social Club Daubka Social Club Deisserath Giein Daliska Club Queen City Club Dalskas Queen Grey Club Oaliskas Otto Deisseroth Rena Ruby Cohen Franc Fairbanks 124 Broadway Fairbanks Strauss Til" Leisseroth Clapper Tere Samuel Cohen South William Street Daliska Athletic Club Duke Witness Broadwar Daliska Hirschberg Henry Kohl Morschauser Poughkeepsie Eva Yorks Fred Yorks Walden John Connecticut Montgomery

Jury Disagrees On Deisseroth Case In Newburgh

The jury in the Otto Deisseroth gambling case reported at 11 oclock after five hours deliberation that they could not reach a verdict. The trial status was updated by telephone from Newburgh on June 20.

Newburgh Otto Deisseroth

Conclave Held in Parlor City Names Walker Templar Head

In Binghamton on June 20 the Knights Templar of New York held their 104th annual conclave at the State Armory. The parade featured Delaware Commandery of Port Jervis and musical units, as Harry C. Walker of Parlor City is slated to become grand commander with a slate of officers including Frederic W. Sim, Robert D. Williams, Robert A. Greenfield, George Hanford, G. Sherman Burrows, George A. Newell, John H. Bonnington, Stuart Walker, Allen J. Hastings, George F. Argetsing er, and Charles Wisdom filling senior roles.

Binghamton State Armory Knights Templar New York State Faimland Delaware Commandery Port Jervis Orange County Harry GC. Walker W. E Frederic W. Sim Troy Robert D. Wiliams New York Allen J. Hastings Olean George F. Argetsinger Rochester Charles Wisdom

Ambition Salts Promises Ur of Health and Energy

A vintage advertisement touts AMBITION SALTS as a cure for uric acid poisoning, promising clear skin, bright eyes, stronger digestion, and renewed vigor. It claims the remedy cleanses the body, alleviates indigestion and fatigue, and offers a money back guarantee on the first bottle. Bottles cost fifty cents at Tuthill & Terhune's and dealers nationwide.

Tuthill & Terhune’s

Yale dedicatory procession through campus memorials

The procession led by the Second Connecticut Infantry and other Yale affiliated units moved to the Hewitt quadrangle after dedicatory exercises. Capt. Waldo Potter served as marshal while G Beekmex Hoppin presented keys to President Hadley. Graduates, faculty, and Yale Corp gathered to honor fallen Yale men and the memory of those lost in wars.

Second Connecticut Infantry Governor's Foot Guards Home Guards Yale Waldo ©. Potter Hadley G. Beekmex Hoppin Yale Club Weir Corporation Suesis Hewitt Hale Chener- Ives New Hale Miller Memorii

Dry speech for Meeker tied to Kansas City brewers suit

Kansas City June 20 A lawsuit in Circuit Court alleges Jacob Meeker then a Methodist minister and now a Missouri congressman wrote a speech attacking national prohibition at the order of Conrad Mann general manager of a Kansas City brewing company. Paul S. Conwell says he was hired to write the speech for 1603 and was paid only 209 with the rest to be sought from other brewers, Mann refusing to discuss the suit.

Kansas City Congress Jacob Meeker St. Loouis Meeker Nationa Kansas City Breweries Company Paul S. Conwell Conrad Mann Breweries Company Meeser Killlaz Congressional Record Conwell Mann

Engagement Announced in Times Press Notice

The Grand Eagles No 2 held a Tuesday meeting at Eagles Hall with nine candidates initiated and three new membership applications. A luncheon followed by dancing concluded the event. Mrs Sarah J Moore of 37 Beacon street announces the engagement of her granddaughter Alfreda MM Simpson to Leon Chauncey Wehner of Wilkinsburg Pa with no wedding date set.

Grand Eagles Eagles’ Hall Sarah J. Moore Beacon Street Alfreda MM. Simpson Leon Chauncey Wehner Wilkinsburg, Pa

Not Guilty Says James J. Eagan

Newburgh June 26 James J Zac an appeared before Judge Seeger and pled not guilty to second degree assault. From Jervis he was represented by H B Futter tom whose affidavit and Dr McAlister Port Jervis report that his condition did not warrant trial now. The court granted a delay amid strong opposition from the Assistant District Attorney and juror concerns.

Newburgh James J. Zacan Gregg

Erie Agent Boyd Dies at Harriman Station

William Boyd Erie station agent at Harriman died at his home there at 6 50 Tuesday after months of paralysis. He was about 62 and formerly a division operator for the New York division and branches of the Erie. The funeral is set for Friday at 2 in the afternoon.

William Boyd Erie Harriman New York The

Gen Scott Visits Front and US Mission in Russia

Petrograd June 20 The Russian Foreign Affairs minister revises Roots speech and keeps details private. American mission members report warm reception at the Winter Palace andGen Scott travels to Brusiloff front with the Petrograd garrison commander visiting First Regiment guards barracks before Cossacks entertainments. An open-door tone at the palace. Admiral Glennon quips about palace life. Ellenville fund update: Mrs Stephenson donates 250 to the Red Grass Fund, corrected from previous 25.

Brusiloff Scott Petrograd Winter Palace Glennon Ellenville J. H. Stephenson Red Grass Fund Iis Eweek Times-Press

Banner year for John Barleycorn

Washington reports a peak in US liquor and tobacco revenue as the fiscal year closes. Whiskey and beer receipts reach record highs with about 154 million gallons taxed at $1.16 per gallon, aiming to top 1914 and 1935 records. Tobacco revenue exceeds 160 million dollars amid rising cigarette popularity among women.

Washington United States Whleary Wth T Ae

English Suffragists Win by Large Majority

London June 20 The House of Commons passed the final reading of the electoral reform bill section on women suffrage by a sweeping majority. Supporters voiced astonishment at the decisive triumph while opponents argued the frun chise might remain limited. The Government left the matter to the House’s judgment amid debate over Miss Jeanette Rankin’s stance on U.S. entry into the war.

London House of Commons Commons House Jeannette Rankin American Congress United States Frederick G. Banbury Henkin Cottigs E. Campbell Stis North Street Vale Unis Weri

Grace Strachan Secret Bride Ties To Brooklyn Official

New York reports Grace Strachan, a public school controversialist on married women teachers, secretly wed since Easter. She later admitted a liaison with Mrs. Timony J. Forsythe, a Brooklyn resident employed by the U.S. Government, prompting shock in the Board of Education.

New York Grace Strachan Misa Strachan Timony J. Forsyte Forsythe Parkside Avenues Brooklyn United States Strachan Disnels So and OS Board of Education Uni Tengled Ehsible Reguers

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