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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1916
Page
5
A fragmentary record traces Middletown newspaper lineage from 19th century titles to the later Middletown Daily Times-Press with dates including April 29, 1891 and February 1806, mentioning a 2n Middletown Davly Press and a telephone reference.
Planets Saturn and Venus rise in the evening with Jupiter and Mercury following, while Aquarius the constellation appears to rise. The notes mark visible planetary events for sky watchers tonight.
Republican nominations list Charles E. Hughes of New York for President and Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana for Vice President.
The prompt response to the Presidents call for troops showed New York's preparedness policy under Governor Whitman. He stressed maintaining the militia to the highest standard and ensuring annual legislative appropriations for its maintenance, noting recent withholding forced private funding and criticizing the situation. The 1915 Legislature began addressing the issue promptly.
The 1916 New York Legislature increased appropriations to 934 42544 for the National Guard up from 453 28900 in 1914 and 1 269 83946 to cover mobilization needs on the Mexican border emphasized rapid deployment. Laws by Welsh Stater and Stivers expanded compulsory physical training for 16 to 19 year olds and empowered drafting 18 to 45 for reserve militia while aligning National Guard with modern military standards. A unanimous rest-day resolution pledged state support to the President and Congress, marking New York as ready to defend national honor and mobilize resources if required.
The speaker argues Hughes rejects leniency toward division of allegiance and insists Americans must have the strength and readiness for emergencies. He presses industrial and economic preparation, protective tariffs, labor interests, honest business foundations, and sustained progress, contrasting Hughes with Wilson.
A 1916 legislative inquiry investigates how mulk butter eggs poultry and live stock reach farmers and consumers. It seeks to break up dealer combinations accused of inflating prices and harming both producers and buyers. Senator Charles W. teks chairs the farm panel with Machold Law and Law Jr among members.
A committee of American importers urged the government to act to secure the right to import contraband goods from Germany by modifying British regulations. Germans gained a sunken road along a front of about 200 yards between Abjian and Angres, north of Souchez.
A trolley wire snapped last evening at 7 15 near L R Wallace feed store, tipping into water and sending sparks along Depot and North streets. The live line narrowly missed several pedestrians as it sagged toward Franklin Square, where two guy wires also failed. A listed group of officials and professionals named in connection with hearings includes Morris Halliday Daniel J Carroll Henry L Grant Daniel P Witter and Frank J Taylor.
By 9 pollocs, Uremen from the Wallkit Transit Company repaired a break on North Street causing a nearly three hour delay while crews worked from the square to and from the street. Sparks flew as the wire arced and lighted the scene. Officials attributed the break to wear and strain on a worn wire.
Friday evening two suffrage playsets will be given at Goshen under the Goshen Suffrage Society. The first, How the Vote Was Won, is a one act farce. The second, Back of the Bal Tot, a short comedy, features Miss Gibbs in a leading female role and Hal Reid directing and also appearing.
John Newt, formerly imprisoned for bribery tied to the Harry K. Thaw escape, has his citizenship restored by Governor Whitman to allow enlistment in New York National Guard amid Mexican troubles. The young lawyer had served a two year sentence and seeks to serve his country in the guard.
The Wallkill River Grange marks an anniversary this evening at Grange Hall in Franklin Square. An interesting program has been prepared to entertain Grangers and their families.
Publishers announce subscription price increases effective July 15 1916 for the Middletown Daily Times Press and Orange County Semi Weekly Times Press. Home delivery by carrier boys 50 cents monthly or 5 dollars yearly with yearly rate for advance payment. Single copies 3 cents at newsstands. Advertisers’ free delivery discontinued. All renewals at old rate only for pre paid subscribers with arrears cleared.
Webb Horton Memorial notes announce a picnic for primary nursery and cradle roll at Midway Park on Tuesday with transportation help and a potential storm plan for Wednesday. Other Sunday school departments picnic at Bloomfieldburg Friday, urging car volunteers. Preparatory services, church union activities, and multiple church notices across First Baptist First Congregational Bethel AME Universalist and St Pauls Church detailed.
The Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church gym picnic was held Friday afternoon at the Bloomingburg grove. Attendees traveled by motor truck, enjoyed games and square dances, Victrola music from Hanford & Horton, and a farewell in the evening. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Greason. Engagement announced for Nellie Lavina Miller to Charles William Dunn of Tekoa, Washington, a former Bloomingdale resident.
Saturday evening at the armory the 174 men of Company I and the Medical Detachment were presented silk flags by the Jr. C. U. A. M and John R. Quigley, with speeches by Rev. F. Hunter and Capt. H. B. Steelman. The ceremony included flag meaning explanations and a social afterwards. Shelley receives scholarship. Leander Iron Shelter awarded Bordman senior law scholarship at Cornell.
Chief McCosch issues two warnings to children firing firecrackers. He says such acts disturb sick people and the public, violate city ordinance, and will lead to arrests if the practice does not stop. Parents and children are urged to comply immediately.
Charles Raymond and Jonas Bedford from near Johnson were arrested by Officer Ward on Saturday night for fighting in the rear of the Holding House. Raymond posted 5 dollars for his appearance, Bedford posted 3. Raymond failed to appear and the deposit was forfeited.
Mr and Mrs Lamuel J Curran of Elizabeth New Jersey announce the birth of a 10 pound son John Fox Curran. The father is a former Middletown boral? government worker.
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