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Middletown Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1919

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Spectacular blaze damages Galen Coleman Foundry today

The article reports a major fire at the Galen Coleman Foundry causing extensive damage. It also covers local election results with I. M. Lawrence nominated for mayor and details on Republican primary winners and county race outcomes in Middletown.

Galen Coleman I. M. Lawrence J. M. Lawrence Middletown Lawrence Charles B. Buck Charles S. Miles Rosslyn M. Cox

Three Ticket County and City Candidates Nominated

The primaries nominate candidates for county and legislative offices across Republican Democratic and Prohibition lines. Key posts include County Treasurer John L. Sloan and Surrogate Elwood C. Smith, with assembly seats for Arthur E. Brondage and Charles L. Mead, and mayoral and aldermanic contests in multiple wards. Endorsements vary by party with conflicts over surrogates, poor officials, and board seats.

Lawrence Buck Miles at-Lerge Fred J. Herres William H. Fuonell Mr. Funnell William L. Dickerson Archibald Hopkens Clifford A. Owen John T. McCrea Board of Education Glass Ounty John L. Sloan Thomas B Gibson Walden Gibson Furst Second Kens Sloan H.s Goshen At & P Elwood C. Smith Charles E. Taylor William F. Durland Sorone Arthur E. Brondage Asembly Charles L. Mead LM. Lawrence Willam E. Funneily Howard ME

Creditors Meet in Involuntary Bankruptcy Case

A meeting of the creditors of Ernest FKnnaid a Warwick butcher who went into involuntary bankruptcy was held Tuesday before Referer Welter C Anthony in Newburgh Melvin Vernon of Warwick was appointed trustee Swit Company petitioning creditor was represented by Attorney Ed Taund Faulkner

Ernest Fknnaid Warwick Butcher Welter C.anthony Newburgh Melvin Vernon Warwick Swit & Company Credit Lora EdjTaund Faulkner

Dr Samuel W Mills Marries Dorath er Van Oeen in New Jersey

The wedding of Dr Samuel Wick ham Mus, son of In and Mrs T D of this city, to Dorath er Van Oeen, occurred at 1 pm today at The Rhododendron home in Pompion Lazes New Jersey.

Samuel Wickham Mus T D Tns City Dorather Louise van Oeen

Fire Near Election Board Sparks Alarming Scene

Fragmentary report describes a fire near a polling place and the Election Board. Witnesses recall stress among poll clerks as the blaze disrupted early voting, with responders rushing to secure the area and protect ballots. Details remain unclear due to incomplete text.

Men Slept in Damaged Auto After Brook Spill

An automobile veered off a culvert into a brook after the driver was blinded by approaching headlights. The car front wheels were broken, all male occupants slept in the car overnight, and their names could not be learned. They were enroute to Parksville about three miles beyond Goem.

Goeum Parksville

Train Conductor Saves Man Lying Across Rails

William Lodge, a West Shore express conductor in New Jersey, halted a speeding Ontario and Western train to save a man sprawled across tracks near Ridgefield Park. Engineer William Gould shouted warnings, applied brakes, and passengers aided the fallen man as an ambulance carried him to hospital with injuries including a broken arm and skull fracture. The incident leaves Lodge, 67, in uncertain-condition and continues into page three.

William Lodge West Shore Wehawken Lattie Ferry Ridgesheld Park Ontario and Weorterm Cornwall New York Wais Lodge Susquehanna and Western Railroad Little Ferry Ridgefield Park Wiliam Gould Ontario and Western Express Gould Trarmin Hach Hospital

James N. Mapes Becomes Cashier Of Pine Bush Bank

James N. Mapes is named cashier of Pine Bush National Bank effective September 15 after 11 years with Merchants' National Bank. He succeeds H. F. Deunler and joins the present bank’s management, with prior service in various positions and a role in organizing the bank.

James N. Mapes Pine Bush Bank Notenal Bank Jamen Mapas Itei Fine Bush Mahonal Bank H FE Deunler Maps Danuary Caeerajdes Sears Deghiar Mapes

Government to Label Denatured Alcohol for Health Warnings

Internal Revenue Bureau orders tighter controls on denatured alcohol use for beverages and external applications. Commissioner Roper requires labels to state the exact effects on the human system and directs collectors to publicize the dangers.

Associated Press Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Roper

Lively 1920 Common Council Fight and Endorsed Tickets

In a tight 1920 primary the four wards settle on Republican candidates for the Common Council. George Somer, Lewis Woodford, George W Cole, and John Cox win primary lines to face Democratic rivals with Musbach favored in the fourth ward for Supervisor. Final tallies show shifts and endorsements across wards.

George Somer Lewis C Woodford George W. Cole John Jd Cox Wood Deight Baheoch Mr Wood William H Funnell Angoled Cole Cox Board of Supervisors Cuno Muchoo Charles S. Welle Mr. Musbach Air Musbach Wels Musbach Aegan Cr Stlegeye Tit Brassenka Charles B Wilkes James A Clark John H King Cune Mushach Charles Keener George E Marks Cuno Musbach

Half Holidays End With Today

The article notes today marks the last of the summer holidays with poor weather hindering weekend plans. A week from now, weather permitting, business people may enjoy a Chamber of Commerce outing at Todds Lake Inn in Burlingham. rain would cancel.

Chamber of Commerce Todds Lake Inn Burlingham

Fiery Senate Speech by Hitchcock Sparks Debate

Senator Hitchcock delivered a forceful address in Washington criticizing foreign relations policy and urging stronger action. The Associated Press report notes tense exchanges and urging lines as the session addressed critical issues.

Associated Press Washington

Bad Washout Delays Kingston Line Repairs

Kingston Branch between Kate and Spring Glen suffers washout forcing road crews to work all day. Road Department reports trains may resume once repairs are completed. superintendent Wood McQueen says timing uncertain and crews remain on site.

Masta Mt Puesda Orne Kingston Bettween Kate Spring Glen Poruiscine Road Department Wood McQueen

Foundry Fire Damages Building and Equipment

Fire at 2:35 this morning damaged the Galen Coleman foundry and garage on Academy Avenue with about 1700 dollars in losses. Floyd Morencuse, a taxi driver, discovered the blaze and city firefighters contained it despite a partial front and roof collapse before morning.

Galen Coleman Academy Avenue Floyd Morencuse Tara Edson Coleman Merehouse Bilding Aosimehe Morehouse Tne Ofeer Themasen Serjeant Akarmm Tent E Waillsons Repaar Cnet Coaries Fsnam Carinas Beive Waal Ura Thomas Fenana Danet Tve Gremen Gaien Coleman Learare F. Edson Coleman Pooetess Ca Tae

Standings of the City Reservoirs

The Times-Press reports reservoir water readings with Morhagen at 22 ft 1 in, up since a week ago and 2 ft 5 in higher than yesterday. Hishland at 16 ft 5 in, down three days from a week ago and 3 in higher than a year ago. Shawangunk at 21 ft 11 in, up from a week ago and 3 ft 3 in higher than the same time last year.

Times-Press Morhagen Hishland Shawangunk

Monhagens Outing Postponed to September 7

The annual orange of Monhagens Hose Company at Yankee Lake has been postponed from today to next Sunday September 7.

Monhagens Monhagren Hose Company Yankee Lake Haa

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Edwart &, Nutley Henry Hurter Clark Langan Timothy W. Afanien Nelson Motfact Menace Ogot Astrict Ieter Burnett Ressim M Cox Fedleneck J. Heroes Recorder First Ward George Amer Enwa Lewis C Wood Trad Enmmih Wardi John J. Cow Supe Ore Iva Heegerecond Warl A. Ciara ward—Georce Eth M . Gores Prohibition Edward FE Israel Niel S Gerow James P, Ellis Alward KN. Starr Recorder William F. Durland Assemblyman William H. Funnell Samuel W. Mills Election Board Belgium Albert Queen Elizabeth of Belgum Wilson ARE Lively Fourth Ward Cuno Musbach Sen. Hitchcock City Firemen
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