Wilson weighs high cost of living and pushes action
President Wilson considers the high cost of living as Congress moves to act. Resolutions seek FTC investigations into shoe clothing sugar and coffee prices, rents, and sugar export bans. Engineers union leaders press for government action or wage increases as a response.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
Attorney-General
Igoe
House
Federal Trade Commission
Ways and Means
Elliott
Ind
Republican
Warren G. Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Chief Higham to move from Commercial House soon
Charles Higham plans to build a new home on Highland avenue after renting C. A. and I W Crans at 95 West Main street. He hopes to have plans drawn soon and start construction in the near future.
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Highland Avenue
Charles Higham
C. A
I W. Crans
West Main Street
Higham
Prohibition Debate in Britain Spurs Secret Parliament Move
London July 31 Associated Press reports amid Prohibition in Great Britain that MPs sympathetic to liquor controls plan an energetic secret movement in Parliament. The aim is to maintain wartime liquor regulations including restricted sale hours. This stance aligns with the Daily Mail’s framing of ongoing enforcement.
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Associated Preany
London
Sars
Sensational Testimony in Hirschberg Wilson Case
Newburgh July 3 Open testimony in the Wilson case as District Attorney J D Wilson Jr denies summoning witnesses for the grand jury in election cases and says he received no guidance from predecessor Hirschberg. He recounts December 31 informant Hutchins and December grand jury plans to extend to January 2 and 3. Cross examination continues with notes of conditions at Newburgh resorts.
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Times-Press
Newburgh
Lee
J. D. Wilson, Jr
Déffice
Henry Hirschberg
Lindsay D. N. Hutchins
Deisseroth
McGrath
Grasse
Lockskin
Wygant
McElrath
Wilson
Army
Old Guard Outing at Lakewood Farm Inn Roscoe
The Hookz Old Guard held a popular annual trip to Lakewood Farm Inn Roscoe with 27 members arriving by car. Guests included Rev. L William Howes and William Schholter. attendees enjoyed luncheon bowling and a boat ride on Tennanah Lake amid scenic summer views despite threats to Sullivan County roads and resorts.
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Old Guard
Lakewood Farm Inn
Roscoe
Ruscoe
Tnn
HF. Basset
Rescoe
L. William Howes
William Schholter
Vamp
Tennanah Lake
Sullivan County
Memorials Taken Down On James Street
James Street memorial pullers were removed from City Hall grounds on Thursday by order of Mayor Coax. The two pillars, part of the Welon Home project, stood for weeks amid storms that hindered completion. Weather and debris delayed work as repairs and wiring issues were addressed by city crews.
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James Street
Mayer Coax
Maa Pilav Ceory
James Sitax
On - Mare
Arthur Ro Ander Py
Corporal Mould Returns from Coblenz Duty
Corporal A G Mould son of Mr and Mrs George Mould of 40 Harrison Street arrived at Camp Mille L L from the Army of Occupation in Coblenz Germany with the 138th Air Squadron He will proceed to Camp Sherman Ohio to be mustered out His mother Mrs Grace Mould will attend a chiropodists convention in Minneapolis then meet him in Cleveland and return home together.
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A. G. Mould
George Mould
Harrison Street
Army of Occupation
Coblenz
Germany
138Th Air Squadron
Camp Mille
L. L
Mould
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Corporal Mould
Grace Mould
Chiropodists
Minneapolis, Minn
Cleveland
Dr Kirkwood Denies Considering New Charge
The Rev RQ Kirkwood pastor of the First brenetierian Chane denied rumors about a call to another church. He stated no such offer or plan exists despite chatter from friends in Middletown. He traveled from Cana Fayette Maine to conduct funeral services for the late AJ delice Hemiume4.
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RQ. Kirkwood
Kinkwnasl
Middletown
Kirkerod
Cana Fayette
Maine
Cana
Public Market Affects Middletown Trade
Middletown public market opened with strong turnout and brisk sales on John Street. Vendors offered cabbage, squash, berries, green beans, and peas while Svea COTA made a debut selling two cents an ear. shoppers reported steady demand and growing activity.
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Middletown
John Street
Svea Cota
Everseas
Body of Miss Harris Found After Lake Search
The 20 year old Mabel Harris was found in Pompton Lake by Edward Tours after a canoe tow with fiancé Lester Decker. Scouts and neighbors helped in the search and autopsy reported no violence.
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Pompton Lakes
N. J
Pompton Lake
Ramapo River
Mabel Harris
Lester Decker
Ass Harris
Edward Tours
Pompton
Tours
Paterson
Richard’s
Riverdale
Dunn
Wires Return to Private Control amid Subdued Change
Telecommunication lines revert to private ownership at midnight as the Grange County Telephone Company resumes control under government conditions. No legal effects expected from recent orders and Western Union operations unchanged. Soil expert Worthen of Cornell University visited to assess local conditions and determine needs for experimental work.
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Grange County Telephone Company
Western Union
Postal
Futur
Ae Mytys Oe
Worthen
Cornell University
Advertisement Notice From Classified Page
Classified page advertises local needs and sales with brief notices. Includes items for auction, wanted services, and community announcements highlighting prices dates and contact details.
Chicago unrest follows four nights of race violence
Chicago patrols remained in force after four nights of clashes stemming from racial violence. Reports indicate 17 Black individuals and 13 white individuals killed, over 500 injured, with 200 critically. No fatalities reported overnight, but fires and injuries continued to be tallied.
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Bs Agsomatel Preas.y
Chicago
Higham denies interest in Middletown bank move
Charles Higham Thursday denied planning a full bank in Middletown though two local businessmen suggested the idea. He said he knew nothing of efforts by Gorge F Johnson and C Fred Johnson of Johnson City and had no banking plans himself. Some associates are rumored to be pursuing an organization with men from the city.
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Charles Higham
Middletown
Mater
Grorse F. Johnson
C. Fred Johnson
Mr. Wigham
Wigham
A. Co. N. Thomopson
Sam Gray
Javes Street
King and Centre Stream
Gray
Thompson
Unknown Woman Found on Street Taken to Hospital
A woman about 35, named Anna May, was found wandering near Franklin Square and asked Patrolman Wood for President Wilson’s address. She was taken to police headquarters, then to Middletown Sanatorium and later to a state hospital for examination after showing aphasia and inability to provide personal details.
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Wilson
Anna May
Franklin
Joliceman
McCoach
Shu Fy
Saiddletown Sanitarium
Lh. Cranmer Sand Way
He State Hospital
Candidates Busy Filing Petitions for Local Offices
County and city races take shape as candidates submit petitions at the Goshen Election Commissioner office. Thomas B. Gibson seeks renomination as County Treasurer. Charles L. Mead leads Republican Assembly contenders, with three Republicans in the field and Dr. Andres Schriver and Charles C Haines entering. Lester Burnett appears as the sole Democratic Assembly hopeful, while Middletown’s supervisor race shows a contest. incumbent Charles S. Welle files for renomination in Goshen amid a crowded field.
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Goshen
Thomas B. Gibson
Walden
Assembly
Andres Schriver
Chester
Charles C Haines
Lester Burnett
Thin Clir
Middletown
Republian
Unclear fragment recalls Alderman Cox loaned trade tools
Fragmentary text mentions Alderman John J. Cox and a shop near a cam. Details are garbled and unreadable, with several names and actions unclear. No verifiable event or outcome is extractable from the legible portions.
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John J. Cox
Patient Readmitted To State Hospital After Parole
Three patients were paroled on July 4. One, ioula Flamment, returned to the state hospital on July 26 requesting readmittance. He claimed the lawyer’s funds were misused, sought shelter in Jersey City, then found no work and returned to the hospital for care.
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Ioula
Lawier Greens
Jamaica
L. J
Jerse City
Ze Torrgeriv
Tos
Jamile
Committee to Confer With The O. & W. Chair to Meet Officials
President Charles B. Buch of the Chamber of Commerce appoints John Hi Galionas Bradney and Bracat Hilsden to discuss with New York, Ontario and Western Railway officials the plan for a derizen for the proposed industrial building at Middletown New York Industrial Center and Development. a conference with railroad officials will be sought. Also notes a federal manager from Port Jervis reports a black rattlesnake near the riverbank.
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Charles B. Buch
Chamber of Commies
John Hi. Galionas
Bradney
Bracat
New York
Times
Middletown
Puck
Railyad
Mater
Federal
Manseer
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