15 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Middletown Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1919
Page
1
A city quarrel over property values and taxes accuses Mayor Cox and Tax Commissioner Macardell of inflating assessments since 1913 to raise tax bills. Examples include Hotel Waldo and Linden Hall, with escalating valuations driving higher levies and bonded indebtedness for future years.
Albert Benjamin, colored, was arrested at 4:30 Sunday afternoon on Fulton Street by Patrolmen Herbert and Ludlum. He was arraigned before Recorder Starr, pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon, and sentenced to 30 days in Goshen jail. Benjamin had returned to Middletown two weeks ago from Paterson, New Jersey, where he was employed.
An Associated Press notice reports alien prisoners escaping from a facility in Hackensack New Jersey. Details remain sparse as the short item notes the escape and the involved authorities moving to recapture.
Weather notice reports showers tonight and Tuesday in Washington with a slight rise in temperatures. Forecaster notes unsettled conditions and a warming trend following the precipitation.
A spectacular midnight fire destroyed a small frame garage behind Mrs. M. R. Rockafellow's property at 2 Broad Street, believed caused by embalming fluid. A double alarm from boxes 43 and 47 plus a freight train delay disrupted East Main Street, with flames seen from Broad Street residence and Mrs. John G. Gray calling for help. Fire officials suspect spontaneous combustion and police secured the Railway Avenue corner scene as the blaze continued.
A Chamber of Commerce meeting outlined a plan to secure 259000 for the industrial and community building fund before the general canvassing drive. Subscriptions may be drawn from community leaders with tiered amounts such as 2500 and 1000 and a sales division among committees was proposed.
Local bank officials including Ralph T Crane of New York are expected to attend the County Bankers Meet at the Been Inn. Townsen, a merchant, serves as chairman of the committee. About thirty hands are slated to attend as the event includes a banquet to begin the evening.
A daughter named Lois Virginia Wilsen was born on September 12 to Mr and Mrs Ravreend Rogers of 123 Wickham. The parents are listed as Lieutenant of OL and W Paice and Mrs Ror H son as guardians.
George Watson of San Francisco, 23, traveled to New York without transport costs for a wager. He left June 17, rode seven rides and sidecar trips, earned his food and clothing, and plans to return west by the southern route. He says the experience is the reward.
War veterans will replace officers on the Boston police force as strikes and staffing pressures reshape the department. The move follows a historic shift as the first group of women and veterans step into roles previously held by male officers, signaling a major staffing overhaul in the city’s law enforcement.
Incompetent to Manage Fortune case involves a woman named Weegan and an estate disputed by Moon and others. The document references an inmate in state care and a finanical matter impacting the estate.
A damaged caption notes an officer named Jack Rose in serious condition after a reported illness. The fragment references St Ephane and a hospital transfer to Luat’s Hospital. Further readable details are scarce.
After a brief silence, James Chadwick head of the Newburgh Grocery died Sunday afternoon at 4 oclock. He was 75 years old.
A collision Saturday night at Orchard and East Main streets involved George Ayres of Bullville driving an automobile and Michael Kondos a New York City motorcyclist with two companions. The riders say Mrs. Ayres caused the crash. Ayres disputes responsibility. They were en route to Liberty, stopped at Cody's hotel, and after the crash argued as police were called. G Swinton Ludlum and Sergeant Bruce McCoach escorted them to police headquarters for investigation.
David R. Decker a Bloomingburg farmer dies after his lumberbox wagon runs away near Winterton. He was 48, pinned under the wagon, died about 20 minutes after help arrived. Witness Daniel Bronner assisted, Dr. George R. Bull of Bloomingburg tended the injured, undertaker’s team transported him.
The report from the Isle of Mi Sentiment of Army Relief states the food sale is progressing slowly. Officials note inconsistent donations and reduced turnout at the stand, with lingering concerns about supply and demand affecting receipts.
Marshal Foch asked the Belgian government to search for his son Hinton who was killed in August 1974 in the Belgian Ardennes. Foch had kept silent about his loss, and few knew the younger Foch died early in the war.
Dr. T. D. Mills returns from Boston with his daughter Miss Elizabeth who will enter a college there. He observes the Boston police strike showed little disorder and notes the wartime delays and roughness in duties during the travel period.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a missing person case with a skeleton discovered after seven years. Names, places, and dates are unreadable in the source, but the item notes a body found and linked to a long disappearance, with unclear local details.
Telegram summons sent to Revo Thomas to bedside Rosaunée who lies critically ill. A 1917 Matthews model Pooek car stolen Friday night remains missing. no trace found by Mr. Matthews or police.
Charles H Kirby of Wawayanda township died at his late home Saturday after a long illness. He traced his lineage to Ham Kirby and settled near Middletown after arriving from England in 1757. Survived by wife and four children, the family mourns a kind father and grandfather.
The obituary notes the death of 89 year old Clement at 18nd Street New York. He served as editor of The Port Jengette and had practiced law in the city for many years.
Five people were injured when a touring car left the rails of the M and A crossing south of the city Sunday morning. Floyd P. Brown and four companions were thrown from the vehicle. three were taken to Thrall Hospital but are expected to recover. A wallet with a fifty cent and a fifty dollar bill disappeared during the mishap. The car was wrecked and being repaired at the Grassfield garage on Dolson avenue.
In New York City volunteers allied with the National Civic Federation consider establishing a story focused on preventing a chain of reminders related to homes and housing for at risk residents. The plan aims to address housing instability through community collaboration and welfare initiatives.
Report says a large oil facility fire near Pigmunge is under control with six tanks involved and limited property damage. Local teams contained the blaze after rapid response, with no immediate injuries reported.
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