Alleged German Spy Chief Arrested in New York
Albert Wee Ler, an officer of the German Navy, identified as director general of the German spy system in the United States, was arrested at Broadway and 12th Street, Hoboken engineer Webber, 54 Eleventh Street, accused of mail sale violations and conspiring to build a wireless plant in Mexico. Police say he followed von Rintelen and von Baer in German espionage here, acting as liaison between German circles and the German Foreign Office.
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International News Service
New York
Albert Wee Ler
United States
Broadway
12Nd Street
Webber
Hoboken
N. J
Mexico
Berlin
LG Unti
von Rintelen
von Baian
German Foreign Office
Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
HOUSE
Copenhagen
Chrisbiana
King Hasken
Massie
Wu. S
London
Galena
Rouen
France
Brest
Mexico City
Harry Richards
Slogan Contest Crowned for Mrs Corwin
Mrs Allen W Corwin wins the slogan contest with Middle in name first in the game chosen from 250 entries The prize is 310 and Chamber of Commerce will publish cuts and urge use on advertising letterheads and publicity materials Judges were Warren J Adams Charles A Evans and Dr D B Hardenbergh
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Allen W. Corwin
Chamber of Commerce
Warren J. Adams
Charles A. Evans
D. B. Hardenbersi
Cocchi to Use Insanity Plea in Ruth Cruger Murder Case
In Bologna Italy Signor Venturi announced Alfredo Cocchi will plead insanity to murder charges in the Ruth Cruger case as part of an extradition fight. A sanity inquiry is planned to test Cocchi's mental state while authorities in New York pursue return from Italy. Albany officials formally signed extradition papers for Cocchi’s transfer to stand trial.
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International News Service
Bologna
Italy
Alfredo Cocchi
Ruth “Cruzex
New York
Signor Venturi
Cocchi
Page
New York Police Department
Paris
Cocht
Ruth Cruger
Albany
N. Y
Whitman
Swann
Washington
State Department
Cruiser Olympia Cannot Be Saved
Block Island R I June 27 The U S Cruiser Olympia which went on the rocks off Block Island yesterday will be lost it is said The pulp heads of her magazines were smashed in causing the vessel to fill with speed She is resting on sandy bottom with ships standing by Naval fighters are off her ammunition A wrecking company's steamers are alongside Weather conditions are good for the work of salvage. AT HORTON MEMORIAL The Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold a preparatory service this evening at 7 30 at which all members should be present The elders will meet after the service to receive all who desire to unite with the church either by letter or in profession of faith
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Bn International News Service
Block Island
R. L
U. S
Olimpia
Cal Vag
AT_HORTON MEMORIAL
Webb Hortes Memorial Presbyterian Church
McWilliams
Antoinette Conkling
Sne
Miss Conkling
England
France
Spain
New England
South
India
Lois Meech Pollard
Oldrange
Boyd
Sons
Orange County
124Th Regiment
Orange Blossoms
Stratton
Herbert Shipman
Times-Press
Lauretta
Nancy Tuthill
Lauretta Nancy Tuthill
Beacon Power Plant Damaged by Lightning Blaze
A lightning sparked fire last evening gutted the Citizens' Light and Power Company plant in Beacon, causing extensive damage valued around 75,000 dollars. Insurance covers the loss. repair and rewinding will take months, with some power restored via a connected line to Central Hudson Electric Company. The fire started in the generator area, with roof nearly destroyed in minutes, and substantial losses recorded for belts and the switchboard.
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Times-Press
Newburgh
Ciizens’, Light and Power Company
ML Beacon
Beacon
Jtudion Gesang Electric Company
Wewre
Simail Weeden
noOb
Zett
Fishkill Creek
Ferry and Weber Hat Company
Military Census Nears Completion Despite Delays
The military census in Mil County approaches one percent uncompleted, with certificates and lists of volunteers sent to headquarters. Director Franz of Tus District received a dispatch from G G Henry authorizing acceptance of late registrations or excuses for missing registrations. The county census effort has been large but aided by cooperation from many volunteers, advancing with minimal delay.
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Tne
Franz
Jinn
Tus
G G. Henry
Cale
New York
Woman Tries to End Life by Hurling Herself From Train
Detroit on June 27 Edyyin Dendy aged 47 distinguished American to enlist in the first call to forms was promoted to corporal in the United States Marine Corps today. Dendy, former congressman from 1904 to 1911 and prominent attorney, headed the list in a Port Royal training exam. He enlisted as a private, saying he could serve best as an enlisted man.
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Detroit
Edyyin Dendy
Pst
United States Marine Corps
Ar. Denby
Congress
Igtal Board of Commerce
Ar Corporal Denby
Port Royal
D. C
Marine Corps
Woman Attempted Drowning and Falls From Train
Mrs. Rose Endler of Ferndale and her eight year old son were rescued from a pond near a hotel after she and her son attempted drowning. Later on a New York bound Ontario & Western train she hurled herself from a car door, suffering a fractured skull and other injuries. She is in Thrall Hospital with a poor prognosis. Her husband, David Endler of 2179 Washington Avenue, rushed from New York after learning of the events.
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Robert
Avhich
Ferndale
Sullivan County
Neve Endler
David Endler
Washington Avenue
Brox
Ontario & Western Railroad
New York
Luton
Thrall
Endler
Times Press
New York City
Isaac Goldman
Endjer
Luzon
W. H. DeKay
Piace
Thrall Hospital
Sues to Revoke Three Licenses in Middletown
State Excise Department moves to revoke licenses held by Hugh B. Durham Herman Waizenegger and Thomas Ray in Middletown Article notes the trial before Justice Morschauser in Poughkeepsie with testimony about disorderly conduct at the venues including women soliciting men and improper language Attorneys for Durham Waizenegger Ray and the State Excise Department are named Also a separate report states John Halligan of Co I was kicked by a horse at Scotchtown with leg injuries but no fractures indicated.
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International News Service
Newbureh
State Excise Department
Middletown
Hugh B. Durham
Herman Waizenegger
Thomas Ray
Justice Morschauser
Poughkeepsie
Henry Kohl
Durham
Waelzenegger
Charles W. A. Sneed
Ray
Newburgh
P. J. Finn
John Halligan
Co. I
Denton Houston
Scotchtown
A. E. Santee
Sotchtown
War Department reports recruits fall short of full strength
In Washington on June 2 officials say the regular army remains over fifty percent short of war strength with Friday night as the target. Only nine states met their quotas for volunteers while New York reached seventy two percent. Officials expect gains in the remaining week as urgency of the call spreads.
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Washington
War Department
Reguiar
Wilson
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Wyaoming
Indiana
Idaho
Iliness
Michigan
New York
Eail
Commencement Exercises at Stratton Stage 48 Grads Diplomas
President Hopkins of the Board of Education awarded diplomas to 48 students at a Stratton commencement last night. He congratulated the graduates as the theater crowd filled the venue with applause and pride for the students' hard work.
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A. E. Hopkins
The
Board of Education
Stratton
Hopkins
Orations and Essays Highlight Stratton High Graduation
The Stratton High School class of 1917, 30 girls and 18 boys, received diplomas on stage from A. E. Hopkins. Essays on superstition and patriotism and orations on Old Orange, the 124th Regiment, and democracy marked the ceremony with music, flowers, and scholarly polish.
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Stratton
A. E. Hopkins
Board of Education
Academy Avenue
Orange County
Scholarship Winners of the Slauson Prize Established in 1995
The Slauson Prize, one of the university’s oldest scholarships created in 1995 by John W. Slauson, has awarded numerous scholars over the years. Names listed include Eleanor Shafer, Margaret Mills, Harry Reeve, Anna Marvin, Edith Allen, Mary Warner, Alma Shimer, W Gorton Taylor, Eva W Betty, Mattie Moffat, Eva McCarter, Koresee Commegs, Helen Anderson, Mertha Drew Cart, Mary Lane, Fred Yaeger, Wilbur MacBurney, Faith Pelton, Thomas Wilson, Ernie Bell, Nellie Ryan, Ira Cohen, and others through 1917.
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Wilbur Harding MacBurney
Faith Evans Pelton
Thomas Adam Wilson
Ernie Alice Bell
Nellie Mae Ryan
Ira Marsep Cohen
Troops Reach France
American forces arrive in France as the second contingent lands at a French seaport this morning. Merchants' Forum of the Chamber meets Thursday to discuss Middletown's new industries and a proposed series of business trips, chaired by Charles B. Buck.
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Associated Press
Merchants’ Forum OF the Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Rooms
Middletown
Charles B. Buck
Listing Factory Employes With Farming Experience
In cooperation with the Orange County Home Defense League and the Chamber of Commerce a Farm Factory Labor Census is conducted to gather factory workers with farm experience for short term duty during baying time in Orange county. The list would be used by the Orange County Farm Bureau and workers placed to the best advantage. Mrs Campbell improving after operation at Middletown Sanitarium.
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Orange County Home Defense League
Chamber of Commerce
Orange County
Orange County Farm Bureau
Campbell
Hugh H. Campbell
Downsville
Middletown
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