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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1906

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Margh Winds Work Havoc On Middle Ground Scene

Assorted Press notes a disaster near Tuamout Islands with the Navahoe marooned on rock midshipmen Gibson, mate, and Cook missing. Five others are reported lost as the total damage rises with aid requested by the Governor. A cable confirms French fortifications in Oces area.

Navahoe Sapert Maine Gibson Cook Clemanuiel moSage Oces Ndred Twent Pere SPM Misaster Tuamout

Gapon Follower Crisis and Flynn Bankruptcy Rumors

Reports detail a Gapon organization member Sechofi facing coercion amid a government funds scandal while a bankruptcy petition targets Brooklyn contractor and industrial magnate Patrick Flynn. Once a Nassau Street Railway president, Flynn’s wealth and ventures faced growing legal blows as large judgments accrue against him and his syndicate ties unravel.

New York City Patri A. Plyan Brooklyn Air Livingston Major Joan H. Gallagher Boonton N. J Flynn Nassau Street Railway Ca Bronx Terser City Russell Sage General Electric Co

Quaint Trial Note Reveals Promised Disclosures

A fragmentary report hints at a trial involving a young girl named Claiche. The court heard evidence suggesting promises of disclosures by an unnamed party, with lines of questioning indicating potential motive and credibility.

Supreme Court Discontinues Erie RoR Co Case and Moves Trial

Judge Tompkins announced a change, moving the trial from Rockland to New York for reasons of residence and venue. The elderly plaintiff, injured last fall at Lackawaxen, may witness a May trial in Rockland if the action remains there. Attorneys Boccon Merrit argued for moving, while Str. Rorty pressed non residence and principal office considerations.

Supreme Ine Court House Mer- Deke Erie Ror Co Boccon & Merrit Evie RR Pal Boris Interests Co Endant Rockland New York Tompkins Lackawaxen Sorre Erie Cam Ty Ize Maddox

Senator Clark Wins Patents Case in Supreme Court

Washington March 5 Associated Press Senator Clark of Montana won in the Supreme Court where the government sought cancellation of patents to 11 490 acres of public lands in Montana alleged to have been fraudulently secured.

Associated Press Washington, D. C United Clark Montana Supreme Court

Russian Elections Ordered Across Central Russia

An imperial ukase issued today by Pr ot Petersburg orders elections to the National Assembly to begin April 8 in twenty eight provinces of Central Russia, to commence April 2 in seventeen other provinces of Central Russia and Don regions, and in two other provinces on March 3.

Motion Overruled in Ex-Senator Green Case

Justice Gould in Washington on March 5 overruled the defense motion to instruct the jury to acquit ex Senator Green of Binghamston. Trial proceeding with jury directed to consider evidence for conviction or acquittal.

Br Associated Press Washington, D. C Gould Green Binghamston

Morgan Arrives in Rome After Quiet Health Start

J Piemont Morgan landed in Rome yesterday with a slight cold but overall good health. He is to be received by King Victor Emmanuel. In Washington, President Gompers of the American newspaper RAGHIVE is noted in dispatches.

Associated Press Rome Italy J. Piemont Morgan Victor Emanuel

German Discontent Over Bank Question Delay

Algeciras March 5. Intense activity surrounds the voting on Saturday. German delegates express discontent with the decision to take up the police question before the bank issue is completed.

Staib Window Company Incorporation in New Jersey

Incorporated in Jersey. Among the companies incorporated under New Jersey law on Saturday was the Staib Window Company of Jersey City with a capital of $100,000. The incorporators are Annie Smith, Henry Staib and Kester W. Staib, the latter a former mayor and inventor of the patent window device.

New Jersey Staib

King Edward Dines at British Embassy in Paris with Loubet

King Edward VII hosted a dinner at the British embassy in Paris for former President Loubet and former Foreign Minister Delcasse. The event followed a ceremonial ride on the ice in Cronstadt, Russia.

King Edward Paris Associated Press Edward VII Loubet Delcasse

Vege ym en gang nabbed after post office heists

Post Office Inspectors say the notorious gang known as Amber Red, Little Falls Billy, and the Brooklyn Kid, suspected in a string of post office safebreaks across New York and New Jersey, have been captured after an exciting chase led by Chief W. Xn. Smith of Suffern. The operation tied to robberies in Campbell Hall, Marlboro, Ridgewood and Suf farm, with loot totaling over 2500 dollars.

Cai Dal Fang James B. c James de James Hactett James Inspector Jacobs Regs Clarke Bu Broderick Amber Red Little Falls Billy Brooklyn Vege S$ T W. XN. Smith Suffern Post Office Jacobs, Merer Cortelron National Bank Andes Delaware County Olmey-Ingerick Charles Henry Rogers Entity Rogers Viddlecown William Travers Erie Travers Sci Reggs Jacobs Merrer Cornelio Paterson Campbell Hall Goshen Orange County Coll Spring Putnam County Marlboro Trater County Yeggs Havershaw Rockland County Ridgewood Bergen County New Jersey Pearl River Suffarm van Traheaness

Many New Members Added Across Churches

Communion services across several acres Sunday yielded large membership gains. At 1st Presbyterian Church seventeen received on profession and five by certificate, twelve baptized. first Congregational eight by profession, twelve total baptized. St Pauls M E Church two baptized and eight profession. Overall fifty eight new members across churches with multiple services and baptisms.

1St Presbyterian Church First Congregational Church St. Pauls M. EL Presbyterian Church

Obituary of Italian resident Meola at Middletown

The best known and most progressive of Middletown’s fallen citizens died at Thrall Hospital after a week’s illness. Mr Meola, 55, born in Italy, settled in America 25 years ago. He served in the Italian Army under King Victor Emanuel II, ran a Corriage Street grocery, worked as a coast dump contractor for the O W R R Co, and was a correspondent for the Italian Evening Bulletin. He leaves a wife and six children. Funeral from 72 Cottage Street then St Joseph’s Church with a High Mass Requiem. He was respected for his patriotism and community work with Italian Benevolent Societies.

Middletown Thrall Hospital IS City Sao America Italy Amerida Corby Victor Emanuel II Aases Sgr Coriage Street Bubleiin New York City PRS Humbert Victor Emanuel Jo Henry Leonine Genevieve Carmen Rose Samuel Casionzo Maggig Patrick Perry Eliza Peter Ames Cot Tage Street St. Joseph’s Church Mr. Meola

Real estate sale near Wallkill by A V Beak agent

Important real estate sale reports widow of David Robertson selling a 123 acre farm near Wallkill village across the Wallkill River toward Galeville in Ulster County. Charles A Smith of New York, a tunnel engineer with the New York Central, will take possession April 1. Mrs Robertson, sister of the late Howard and Oscar Shaw, and aunt of W T Shaw, will move to the city.

A.V. Beak David Robertson Wallkill Village Tis. Co Wallkill River Galeville Charles A. Smith New York New York Central R. A Robertson Howard Oscar Shaw W. T. Shaw Joan E. Iseman

Fire damages Milford hardware store on Broad Street

A two thousand dollar blaze heavily damages T. R. J. Klein & Sons hardware store on Broad Street Milford Pa. Fire started under the porch of a wooden building adjacent to the shop. The Klein family, living over the store, escaped with difficulty.

T. R. J. Klein & Sons Broad Street Milford

Funeral for Skinner in Masonic rites at Kensico Cemetery

Afraid of a long illness, Skinner died at home and left a note justifying his act. Funeral services with Masonic honor were held at 166 East 126th Street, with the Kensico Cemetery honoring the event. Caroline Skinner, his mother, and his sister attended, while news reached Mrs Skinner that her elder son Joseph died in Cleveland.

Skinner S East 126Th Blrcel Kensica Cemets Caroline Skinner Triel

Rowley's Restaurant Changes to New Location

W R Rowley the caterer has moved his Times Building restaurant from store 2 to store 1 at the corner of Main and Centre streets. The new space is attractively fitted and styled in the guest restaurant tradition. Rowley is a chef of wide repute and his Orange County eatery is popular.

W. R. Rowley Times Cormer Centre Streets Rowley

Good game expected asylums and 24th A A clash indoors

The Asylums and 24th A A meet in the fourth indoor baseball game at the Amer on Thursday night. After two close 24th wins and a decisive Asylums victory, both teams have spent much time practicing, promising an exciting contest. Frank Payne resumes his former role on the 24th. The charge was opened at C A Ketcham's bookstore on Tuesday morning.

Asylums A. A Amer Frank Payne C. A Ketcham’s

Mrs Frances Eith Celebrates 81st Birthday at Home

Frances Eith of 18 Franklin 2 has been ill for five weeks and bed bound. Her daughter Mrs F W Clemson of Boston tends to her. Friday marked the 81st anniversary with two boxes of S and carnations sent to the house. Friends hope for swift recovery for the esteemed lady.

Frances Eith Franklin 2 F. W. Clemson Boston Mass Eith

Entertainment by Women’s Auxiliary at Highland Ave

The Women’s Auxiliary to the YMCA presents an entertainment starring Mr and Mrs Frank Harding at 125 Highland Avenue on Tuesday evening March 13. Performers include Grace Delle Davi Mass and Char lie S Whitney. Miss Davis holds Emerson College degrees and studied under Dean Southwick. A few tickets remain at the association rooms 5 reader of Boston.

Mic Glecown Young Men's Christian Association Frank Harding Highland Avenue M Grace Delle Davi Charlies A. Whitney

Funeral for Mary Amelia Amela Held at Home

A largely attended funeral for Mary Amelia Amela, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Antone Amela, was held on Sunday at 10 o'clock from the family home at 3 School Street. The service drew many mourners.

Mary Amelia

Union Meeting Brings Rail Labor Leaders Together at Oswego

A union meeting of locomotive engineers conductors and railway workers gathered leaders from the Brotherhoods in Oswego New York. Delegates from Cleveland Toronto Cedar Rapids and Middletown heard grand officers explain the gathering's purpose and benefits. A public meeting at First Congregational Church featured Grand Master Stone and other speakers as a special train carried delegates from nearby cities.

Representativ Raj Locomotive End Brotherhood of Railw N.Y Clark Se Iors Tue Walter C. Case Ensinger W. Young Oswego Tene Cleveland Ohio Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers United States L. E. Shepard Cedar Rapids Or. of Railway James Murdock Toronto Canada Brotherhood of Railway Treinmen T. H. Pierson St. Louis James E. Brazee Middletown Board Railroai Commissioners State of New Yo H. Hopkins Ontario and Western George W. West Wlhl Kinner Carbondale Fd. Williams Syracuse Chi New York and Oswego Midland Railroad Natch James Watson Brotherhood For Locomotive Engineers New York Cer Thomas Coizate Univer Hamilton First Congregational Church Stone Shepard Warren i

Middletown High School Debaters Defeat Hawthorne Society

The Middletown High School team, Henry Beakes, Stanley Shimer, Harold Harding, with Chauncey W., defeated the Hawthorne Literary Society from Cornwall in a debate at Matthiessen Hall. The question was Is Socialism just, necessary and desirable. Judges were E. Chadeayne, Townsend D. Wood, and Aarre P. Crist.

Hawthorne Literary Society Middletown High School Matthiessen Hall Cornwall Henrry Beakes Stanley Shimer Harold Harding Chauncey Middletown E's Chadeayne Townsend D. “Wood Board of Education Aarre#P Crist Citir

Work of a coward. Ice man suspects miscreant in porch icing

C F L Tiedemann, the ice man on South Plank Road, reports repeated porch icing intended to ruin his crop. He tells a Times-Press representative he is convinced who did it but has no proof to arrest. Salt used totaled about 300 pounds in the morning and 500 pounds on the last occasion.

C. FL Tiedemann South Plank Road Times-Press Oclsok

Funeral for William Halstead at Grace Church

The funeral for the late William Halstead was held at his home at 129 Wickham Avenue at 2 pm, with Rev. Francis S. Smitzer Jr. of Grace Church officiating. A large attendance of family and friends gathered as pallbearers from the National Law Co. served. burial followed at Paisburgh Cemetery.

Wiliam Halstead Times-Press Wickham Avenue Francis S. Smitzers, Jr Grace Church Paisburgh National Law Co John McNeeler David Godfrey Howard Mulford Thomas Carroll John McCail D. H. Keener

Bertram Haushel Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party

Bertram R Haushel son of Mr and Mrs 31 West Main Street entertained a group of young friends Saturday afternoon for his fourth birthday. Games were played Alma Hollander sang and recited to delight the youngsters. Refreshments were served. Dr Faulkner improving Walden physician W H Faulkner injured last week is listed in news.

Bertram R. Haushel West Main Street Alma Hollander

Grace Church Organ Recital Draws Largely Attended

Grace Church hosted Sunday afternoon organ recital at 3 20 pm with Mr Mather selecting pieces by Bach Grieg and Mendelssohn. Vocal solos by H M Dunham Miss Gertrude Reed and Mr Mather accompanied by Buck completed the program. Next recital set for April 1 with Miss Franc Wilkin as soloist.

Grace Church Mather Bach Grieg Jerusalem Mendelssohn Gertrude Reed Taee Mr. Dunham Mr Mather Dudley Buck Miss Reed Mr. Mather Franc Wilkin

Tobacconist Robert Kleinfeld Celebrates 12th Anniversary

James Street cigar manufacturer Sundar Kleinfeld marked his twelfth year in business in Middletown. He bought the Miller tobacco shop on James Street in 1994, moved to new quarters there after three years, and has since built a thriving trade. Guests, including friends and patrons, offered congratulations and presented leather cases. Dr. F. M. Barnes received a new machine, a cylinder type bent in Mass, described as cutting edge for the city.

Robert Kleinfeld James Street Sundar Middletown Kleinfeld Pi Miller Miiay Omi Petrona F. M. Barnes Mass

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