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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
1
The dispatch from New York dated March 1 reports Richard A. Mecords, ex-president of the Mer tind Lite, and several associates traveling to Europe. Hoboken socialite and Mrs Las G Thebaud are noted among attendees.
London dispatch dated March 1 reports that the alleged Downier Empress of China is viewed here as an infeasible rumor. The British sovereign and the Chinese legation have not provided any confirmation or clear information regarding the claim.
Associated Press reports a deadly Williamsburg blaze at the opera house during a show. Mrs William Homan, ?, was found dead in the ruins. Elsie Baker of Hollidaysburg was seriously injured leaping from a window as the quarantine gas for the motion picture projector exploded.
Attorney General Mayer announced in Albany that he denied William R Hearst's request to begin proceedings to annul the charter of the Interborough Metropolitan Holding Company. The move relates to the merger the company plans to implement.
An AP report from Middletown Connecticut dated March 1 states Wesleyan Universitys North College dormitory the oldest at the campus with 153 rooms was totally destroyed by fire. All students who lived there escaped safely though their rooms and belongings were lost.
Gloucester March 1 AP report says the tug Willard bound from Boston to York, Maine struck a ledge off Rockport breakwater, turned over and sank. Two crew were rescued, and three others are believed drowned.
Havana March 1 Congressman and Mrs Nicholas Longworth were among passengers leaving Havana on the Mascotte bound for Tampa en route to Washington.
Two men, Marefii Scott Dexter aged 28 and Hugh McDougall aged 63, were drowned near London Ontario after ice pushed over a dam struck them while working on the Thames River. The accident occurred yesterday as an ice floe moved along the dam. Government aide in ex- Niowspa preHHURIVE.
A fragment from the Middletown State Hospital scene reports an inquest into a potential foul act linked to a missing item and a suspected robbery. It notes staff movements, patient care details, and plans for a proposed acute pavilion, with references to local residents and hospital events amid a bleak winter period.
The funeral of former Spencer D. B. Henderson was held in Dubuque this afternoon. Business paused during the service and for five minutes afterward as bells tolled in every church. not a wheel moved during that period.
Associated Press report from Haugesund Norway says thirty men died when the Norwegian coast steamer Thorretsels struck wreckage in a hurricane between Raugesund and Bergen. Only three crew members were saved as the vessel burned ashore.
Washington dispatch reports at the White House that President Roosevelt has not invited John Michel and Francis L. Robbins to confer in Washington on the coal situation. The claim was circulating as a rumor but was debunked in the afternoon.
A roof collapsed today at a new building near the Superior street viaduct in Cleveland, burying several workmen under debris. One is reported dead and a number are seriously injured.
San Francisco report states bantamweight champion Frankie Neil knocked out Harry Tenny last night and Tenny died today from injuries sustained in the fight.
The March meeting of the Business Men's Association will be held this evening in the Board of Trade Rooms in the Masonic Block. Newly elected officers will assume duties and full attendance is desired. Dr. William H. Faulkner of Walden remains unconscious after a wagon accident Tuesday.
Selan R. Corwin as executor sold the residence at 12 Monhagen avenue this afternoon at auction. Buyer is Charles Wern who paid $2,090 with William Van Schaick the auctioneer. The notice mentions St Joseph's and an upcoming Lenten service led by Rev Sallev on March 9.
The Touta Pan Club held its semi annual election at the Hasbrouck Block rooms on Wednesday evening. Sergeant at Arms Harry Gass presided. After the election ice cream and cake were served. members retired to parlors where pipes and cigars were enjoyed and musical selections were played. Alford M. Horton was elected president with his phonograph in use. The club now has twenty six members and, after six months, is socially and financially thriving with hopes of one day owning a club house.
Miss Edwards, a longtime evangelist, spoke at Bethel Church on South Steel Wednesday evening. Her text from Revelation 2 declared Behold I come quickly and my reward is with me. She preached The Impossibility of Man's Escape and moved many to acknowledge truth as they sought God. Her singing energized the congregation and all were invited to continue services, with prayers offered for peace with God.
A Mexican play presented by Gordon and Bennett titled A Royal Slave goes on two performances at Stratton box office open this morning. Matinee seats cost 23 cents for all, with night prices higher. The plot draws on Old Mexico history featuring Aguila El Capitan and Juan Alvarez. Special scenic displays include an old monastery rural palace in Mexico City Tebbers' cave and a volcano overlook.
H Greenleaf former Hudson River Telephone Kingston manager is transferred to Newburgh and F B Hemingwar to Kingston. D Clearwater named Kingston district manager. Greenleaf becomes Orange county resident again. Randolph M Smiley of New York sues Carrie B Smiley for absolute divorce with Edwin S Merrill of Middletown as attorney. The summons ran in New York papers.
State agricultural inspectors under Commissioner Charles A. Welling report seizures of bob veal. Calves from Guilford and Chenango counties were shipped to Albany for confiscation. Inspectors describe cartons and barrels of unwholesome newborn calves and impure milk risk to consumers, noting recent shipments and efforts to stop dangerous product from entering markets.
Two horses perished and their driver nearly drowned at Brown's Pond near Fallsourgh Sullivan County on Wednesday afternoon. Gorton Stickles was harvesting ice for the Union Water Works Railroad Co when the team broke through the thin ice sinking about thirty feet. Stickles fell in but clung to the ice until Albert Arthur, also at work on the pond, pulled him to safety. Stickles was nearly exhausted when rescued.
The Bennett-Moulton Co presents a season of en playes and dramatic pieces not in the Blood and Thunder style. They visit Stratton Theatre next week with daily matinees and a Tuesday afternoon show. Opening bill features The Girl From the New War, followed by His Jealous Wife. Seats go on sale Saturday morning with prices 20 24 and 26 cents for evening shows and 10 and 20 cents for matinees.
Informal gathering notes extend a call to Montgomery and plan another meeting with Rev. W. R. Hall of Newburgh as moderator. A formal call to Rev. Mr Eid is to be extended. Miss Margaret St Moylan, formerly at Middletown Team Laundry, begins daily trips to New York as messenger and will sell ladies and children's goods. Orders at 40 South Street or Tuthill Terhune pharmacy.
The annual meeting in New York elected nine directors after a proposal to cut the board from twenty seven. The company reported 1904 profits of 6,173,436 while Central Leather Co showed net earnings of 1,205,779 for part of the year, with undivided profits totaling 638. John J. Lapham Samuel P. Davidge Walter G Garritt Augustus Healy Edward C. Hoyt Eugene Horton P. A. Valentine Henry P. Darlington Nathan Allen were listed among those elected.
Edward D. Tompkins and B. Dayton, leading candidates for Middletown postmaster, told Times-Press representatives they had no new information. Tompkins said he knew nothing about the sit uation and would act promptly on any cue. Dayton had not heard from Congressman Bradley or Washington and only knew what newspapers had reported.
George W Bailou of Pine Lane Farm near the city earned top honors at the National Dairy Show last week. He won first prize for a cow of any age, fourth prize for aged cows, and fourth prize for two heifers, highlighting his success across multiple categories.
Midland Chapter RK A BL plans to confer the Royal Arch degree on three candidates this evening. Preparations are underway for the visit of Grand Chapter officers, marking the first visit by Gained Chapter officers to Middletown.
Conductor Geveans of the Erle Business Men's Flyer was injured alighting from a train in the yard and sustained a fractured rib. Dr Pandy attended him. he will be laid up for some time. Conductor J Comy Tanning remains in charge. Emmet V Loder named railroad detective for Maybrook Hartford routes. Aleck Gale returns with a bay St Bernard named Dexter from New York. Dexter is registered with pedigree tag.
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