Senator Stivers Seeks Republican Primary Nod After Voter Backing
The county Republican committee holds a meeting in Goshen amid debate over endorsements for coming primary races. Reporters note no definitive action was taken on candidate endorsements, while voters and women voters show strong enrollment. Senator Stivers plans to run in the Republican primary, citing his long war service and wartime record, and indicating readiness to accept the outcome of the enrolled voters.
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Times-Press
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Italians Continue Assaults Near Belleau Wood
American forces conduct a brilliant attack near Belleau Wood claiming 150 prisoners including a captain. French raids in Somme and around Chateau Thierry yield prisoners and machine guns. British fronts report German prisoners and machine guns captured on Picardy and Flanders sectors. General Pershing lists casualties across Army and Marines with multiple categories of deaths and injuries.
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London
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Emperor Charles
Zurich
Crown Council
Vienna
Charles
William
Paris
Italy
Asiago
Monte Grappa
Monte Ascione
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War Office
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Oise
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Flanders
Artiiers
Pershing
Washington
Bridge Party at the Golf Club Saturday Next
The Golf Club hosts a bridge party under Mrs Irving C Bull with assistants Mrs D B Hardenbergh Mrs J W Gott and Mrs William FE Seymour. Play begins at 3 o clock no entrance fee. Past card parties drew many members and a large turnout is expected. Flower bearers at Commencement were John H Morrison Sr and Elizabeth Hulett, noted for their roles.
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Irving C. Bull
D. B. Hardenbergh
J. W. Gott
William FE. Seymour
Stratton
John H. Morrison
Joan H. Morrison
Elizabeth Hulett
J. Leslie Hulett
Chester Marine Hoyt Killed in Action at 31
New York June 26 reports Chester boy Private Wesley A Hoyt among marine casualties killed in action. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs Winfield S Hoyt of Chester and grandson of James W Hoyt once sheriff and assembly member for the district. Survived by sister Loretta Hoyt and brother Harry 8 Hoyt of New York.
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Wesley A. Hoyt
Chester
Hoyt
Winfield S. Hoyt
James W. Hoyt
Orange County
Loretta Hoyt
Harry 8. Hoyt
MacGowan Joins Times Press Editorial Staff
Horace A MacGowan is named city editor of the Times-Press effective July 1. He brings 25 years in Middletown journalism and previous roles at the Argus Mercury, New York Sun, and other outlets. Henry P Powers will represent the paper locally. The Times-Press aims to strengthen its news column and suburban coverage.
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Argus & Mercury Publishing Company
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Hits
Henry P. Powers
Times- Press
Goshen-the- Ceuter
Orange County
Middletown
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Circleville
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Briddietown Daily Press
Times
New York Sun
Times, Tribune, American
United Press Association
International News Service
Omen Lodge
Middletown Lodge
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Alfred Weller
Lens Association
T Jmne
John D. Stivers
Alan C. Madden
Horace A. MacGowan
Harold 5. LaPolt
Afiss Vesta M. Reed
City Stam
Democrats in Session at the Mitchell Inn
The Democratic county committee executive met at Mitchell Inn at 2 PM to discuss the political situation and consider primary candidates. If a decision is reached, no further county committee meeting will be held. The State Democratic committee meets in New York City on Thursday. C Chester Bogart will attend. Governor candidates will be considered.
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Mitchell Inn
State
Democratic Committee
Knickerbocker
New York City
C. Chester Bogart
Norwich Man Killed Crossing O W Railroad
Willis Wightman a 50 year old driver for Chenango Steam Laundry was killed instantly Monday at 3 pm on Rexford street when a southbound New York Ontario and Western milk train struck his wagon. The horse was thrown 369 yards as Wightman, possibly faint or unaware, failed to heed the flagman. Coroner Wilcox and Breese ambulance were notified. Wightman lived on Mitchell street and leaves a brother in France.
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Willis Wightman
New York, Ontario & Western Railroad
Rexford Street
Wightman
Chenango
Wizhtman
Wilcox
Breese
South Broad Street
Mitchell Street
France
Large July draft mobilization under Crowder plan
About 125 000 registrants undivided by race are called for service as Crowder announces July mobilization. Entrainment begins July 3 with 27 000 whites, plus 225 000 to be mobilized July 22 to 25 and earlier specials, totaling about 368 000 for July. New York quotas include 3 500 whites to Camp Humphreys Virginia July 5 to 9 and 1 000 colored to Camp Dix New Jersey July 16 to 20.
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Washington
Crowder
New York
Camp Humphreys
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Autoists Arrive in City for Mid-Summer Convention
Delegates from New York state gather in Middletown as the New York State Automobile Association hosts its midsummer convention at Grace Church Parish House. Officials and members discuss federation with the State Automobile Federation, welcome the visitors, and outline a program blending business sessions with recreation to Bear Mountain.
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New York State Automobile Association
Grace Church
State Automobile Federation
Middletown
Bear Mountain
R.M. Cox
John H. Galloway
Frank M. Baucus
Mitchell Inn
William F Roy Charles A. Adams
Charles H. Tite
Deiez
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War Savings Stamp drive progresses with $65 552 in district
The War Savings Stamps drive reports 65 552 raised in the district by June 25, including 8 470 since June 22 and 36 682 initial total as of June 22. Frank H Finn chairman appeals to town district and ward captains to file solicitor reports promptly and emphasizes registration day June 25 and placement of registration sites. L C Purdy Orange county director cites to 100 percent Americanism and 100 percent war savers, lists agencies in the city and surrounding towns and urges timely reports and registrations.
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Frank H. Finn
L. C. Purdy
Orange County
Frank F. Finn
Wallkill
Ihext
Purdy
F. A. Vanderlip
War Savings
France
McMonagle & Rogers
W. 5
Startup, Inc
A. M. Ambler
C. C. Bogart
J. ¥. Demerest Dry Goods Co
Chamber of Commerce
McWilliams & Jiouwston
Carson & Towner
Bucs Bros
W. W. Young
Orange County Public Service Car
Gyder
Program Given at Stratton Strives in Class of 1918 Night
The program at Stratton last evening highlighted class of 1918 members who received various prizes and were praised for their excellent work. The event honored several winners with high recognition from an audience of peers and teachers.
High School Graduation Honors and Prize Recitals
The High School class of 1918 received diplomas from President A. E. Hopkins. Scholarships and prizes were awarded to Frances Emir Jones for highest overall average, Talcott essay prize to Margaret Jane Drexel Clase, Clemson prizes to Alice Pearl Roth and Anthony Joseph Veraldi, and Dudley Livingston Hoy won the Clemson oratory prize. The program featured essays and orations on war themes, and a public presentation honored Principal W. A. Wilson for 25 years of service.
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John W. Slauson
Frances Emir
Jones
Talcott
Margaret Jane Drexel
Clase
Alice Pearl Roth
Clemson
Nethony Joseph Veraldi
Stratton
A. E. Hopkins
Board of Education
Stars and Stripes
Kish
W. A. Wilson
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Wilmot Moore
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