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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
4
A brief record traces Middletown publications from the Tri-Weekly Press founded in 1851 to later titles including Middletown Daily Times in 1896. The reel of name changes lists Middletown Delly Press 1872 and a 1906 run as Middletown Daily Times Piece.
June 27 1629 marks the death of James Smithson born 17165 who left 650000 to found the Smithsonian Institution. The diary also references 1900 relief column reaching Tientsin after an attempt on Peking and 2615 Montenegrin troops capturing Sentari Albania. General Huerta’s arrest in Newman North Carolina by U.S. marshals on conspiracy charges. Astronomical events list planetary risings and Cygnus constellation cross near Alisky Way.
Local units of the New York State National Guard bid farewell to hundreds of mobilizing soldiers. The men, many in uniform for the first time, showed steady calm and readiness as Middletown and Orange County honor their service to the state and nation. The mobilization camp drew praise for officers and volunteers who arranged a fitting sendoff.
Citizens of Middletown extend respect and best wishes to 175 members of Company I and the Hospital Corps as they depart, seeking a safe and honorable service. The city pledges support and looks forward to their honorable and successful return.
The column criticizes proposed federal spending totaling about 284 million dollars for highways ships control and utilities, rivers and harbors and public buildings. It cites Democratic hypocrisy claims and notes projects would raise government costs by 216 million dollars while accusing Democrats of pork barrel excess.
The piece contrasts Woodrow Wilson and Hughes as masters of language, noting Wilson’s phrase making and Hughes’ spirited messaging. It argues both will influence the campaign with clear, persuasive rhetoric, while urging voters to seek substance over style in 1916. The text also alludes to education and public understanding as a foundation of civic discourse.
A year ago Montenegrin troops seized Scutari and Atsania amid Balkan turmoil with Italy pressing for influence in Ibants ang at war with Austria. Russian forces pull from Hatihela as Austro German forces under General von Linsingen cross the Dniester after five days of stiff fighting. British torpedo gunboat Hussar shells Asia Minor ports near Chios during continued hostilities.
A historical reminiscence notes the 1816 and 1822 seasons as notably severe for farmers in Orange county near the Hudson. It recalls crop failures from Hessian flies and pests, a dry spell, and harsh winter conditions, yet resilience and widespread Fourth of July celebrations across villages enduring from sunrise to sunset.
The Middletown Daily Times-Press and Orange County Times-Press announce price hikes effective July 15, 1916. Home delivery by carrier to Times-Press is 50 cents monthly or $5 yearly, with annual payments in advance. Newsstand copies rise to 3 cents. Orange County edition will cost $2.00 yearly, paid in advance. Local advertiser copies will stop. Renewal rates urged before the date. Subscriptions must be paid in full, with arrears cleared.
Fragmentary account recalls 1822 Fourth of July festivities in Goshen with long room toastings and band music. William Henry Seward, then a promising youth, delivered a toast praising South American revolutionaries. The piece notes the social tone, partisan yet civil toasts, and links Seward’s early moment to his later fame.
Bloomingburg notes a strawberry and ice cream festival hosted by the M E Church on Thursday evening at the parsonage lawn with a weather backup. John Shorter builds new boats for his lake while the recent strawberry shortcake supper drew about 125 attendees. Mrs P W Bennett and her daughter Jessie visited Kingston last week.
Circleville notices: Rev B E Smith leads the C E meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the topic What is the purpose of Our life on Earth. United Church Workers plan a Friday 2:20 p.m. gathering at Miss Mahan's home.
The column lists upcoming events and local gossip including anniversaries births and theater plans. Mr and Mrs James Boorse announce the birth of a daughter Ann on June 12. The drama The Coming of Geraldine is staged by St Columba’s Church children at St Columba’s Hall on an evening in June. Miss Helening takes a teaching post in Arden. Mrs Edith Ons visits Beacor, and Mr and Mrs Alfred Conklin plan a vacation at the shore leaving their North Street college to tenants. Ida Murray visits her sister in Passaic.
Pine Bush June 27 Regents pre Mary and academic examination held in Union School lists passing marks for reading writing spelling arithmetic geography U S history German English grammar ancient geometry physiology algebra botany and more. Pre academic certificates awarded to Lindley Vantran Anna Brow Fiola Carman Catherine Carmody Miriam Davis Genevieve Decker William Hares Leah Howell Joseph Keaguer Grace Martin Constance Micklinnar Mary Riemer Rae Sterle Margaret Watson Theodore Weller Hezel Windsor.
A London Times note recounts a story of extraordinary memory in which an audience member could repeat a preacher's exact words and mimic his gestures after the sermon. Dr. Moffet, linked to missionary work and Livingstone by marriage, supposedly preached a second time through an imitator who recreated not just wording but delivery.
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