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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
1
An organization plans a fundraising meeting to establish a group supporting families and dependants in the city. The effort aims to create a local body that will undertake tasks for those in need and ensure open access to assistance requested by residents.
In a fragmented item the note mentions a city street and friends amid a war context. Names and clear facts are sparse, but the fragment hints at a marriage or romance arc within a wartime setting and local ties.
Peekskill camp planned for August to September was definitively abandoned due to militia mobilization. General George Wingate announced that lack of training officers and equipment forced the decision, with Guard gear needed for the militia making borrowing or buying impossible.
A New York City parade last night for Company I and its Medical Corps recruits drew large crowds. The march began at 6:45 from the Armory with a route through Highland avenue West Main James Street Depot Street Orchestra Court Franklin Square North Street Wickham Avenue and back. The 24th Band then played a concert in front of the Armory. Recruiting enthusiasm surged as 29 men were sworn in since Monday night and 12 more expected today. Captain Steedman said full war strength depends on orders to march and Camp Beekman awaits. German American Turnerbund sent a bouquet in appreciation of the company’s efforts.
The dispatch lists standard issue for Company E including olive drab uniform, gun and bayonet with 100 rounds, woolen shirt, canvas leggings, tan shoes, web belt, blanket, poncho, entrenching tool, first aid packet, shelter tent, poles and pegs, haversack with knife fork spoon, two canoes sacks, one bottle canteen with cup. Total weight stated as 40 pounds per guardsman.
A petition organized by M L C Sliter and supported by Meror Thompson seeks funds to present a flag to departing soldiers of the First Regiment, No Goer Guard of New York. Contributions are collected at the Times-Press office with names and amounts to be added.
Albany June 21 report on the first distribution of combined automobile and motorcycle registration receipts. Orange County receives 969.50 for highways from half of county auto license fees, following May to date, with the rest allocated to New York City and other counties for highway improvements. Secretary Hugo notes rising auto registrations with a forecast of over 40 million licenses statewide by next January.
In Newburgh June 21 attorneys Fowler and McCord pursued civil actions of Nicoll against Gross in County Court. Judge Seegers could not sit, seeking substitutes. Judge Arnold from Dutchess agreed to preside for the afternoon after delays. Case concerns Isaac Nicoll v Louis Gross over a $12.76 promissory note for goods in Blooming Grove. Also notes birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Glendenan of Beattle Avenue.
San Antonio reports May 21 1917 sees the U S Army Academy class of officers graduate with 1917. Brigadier General Pershing prepares for border action as Mexican forces under Carranza move toward the American line. Reports from Columbus Mexico indicate 17 000 Mexican troops are converging. Army plans include four infantry regiments and two cavalry regiments at Fort Sam Houston.
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