Middletown headlines and broad concerns amid postwar talk
A column mixes economic anxieties over the high cost of living with international debt and West Indies policy, critiques organized labor takeovers, and urges cautious, peaceful change. It notes a Brooklyn 13 year old’s poisoning confession and argues gentle child discipline over harsh punishment. A birth is announced in Middletown.
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United States
West Indies
Cuba
Philippines
England
U.S
John Bull
Strike Order Looms Over Middletown Railroad Shops
Local chairmen report the strike order issued by the craft headquarters is in their hands with a September 2 date under consideration. Voting on a national walkout hinges on ballot arrivals from AFL headquarters and could affect Ontario and Western workers and others across the system.
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Middletown
Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Gunther
Roundiena
Balon
American Federation of Labor
Mechanical Department
William Wy Appel
Te GG W
Telervision
Wednessday
Ontario and Western
Appel
QO. É& W
Appelatatea
Audi x
Nationa Systems
Hugo and Wilson to Speak at Orange County Fair
Secretary of State Francis M. Hugo and Commissioner of Agriculture Hon. Charles S. Wilson will attend the Orange County Fair next Thursday August 14. A telegram to Times-Press from Albany confirms their planned appearance.
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Francis M. Hugo
Charles S.wilson
Charles S. Wilson
Orange County Fair
Times-Progs
Or. A. Schriver
Orange County Agricultural Society
Albany
Rain Cancels Goshen Race Program on Ladies Day
Goshen's historic track halted by rain after three heats. officials postponed the afternoon program, planning to reline remaining events next day. Secretary Weston and President Townsend led efforts as crowds awaited better weather and continued racing.
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Goshen
John B. Townsend
Driving Park Association
Evenia
Rensselaer
Townsend
Weston
Gear
Mos
Pitman
Deleo
Newbrook Stable
Newark
N. J
Millard D.ani
Irisn Water
Orator Brook
Howard
Dayton
Orange County
Spari
Robert W. Bruce
David P. Clark
Samuel VanGelder
Edward O'Neal
James Adrian
Sidney Johnson
Wiarvey Smith
Ard Grorme
Robert Hack
George Durland
Warren Hunderson
Murenali Swezey
Bank Building in Newburgh to Be Handsome and New
Newburgh reports plans to replace the old Clinton Square Hat Rack structure with a new Bank Building. The project outlines a classical architec ture design, an imposing facade, and a grand entrance. Work aims for an authoritative Water front presence.
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Newburgh
Mwithland National Tank
Tueadas
Clinton Square
Etary Airactio
Adda
War Looms Over New York Port and Financial Center
Reads as an early 20th century dispatch noting New York's pivotal role as a port and financial hub amid rising global tensions. The fragment hints at looming conflict affecting maritime activity and the city’s economic stature.
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New York
Ely
Brother of Local Man Found Asphyxiated in New Jersey
The Jersey City police investigate a gas asphyxiation death linked to a burglary gang using a new method. Norman Kidney died in Jersey City on July 22 with a roommate also dying from gas asphyxiation. Oliver Kidney and five sisters are named relatives in Bellville and Ulster Lake.
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Norman Kidney
Huyler L. Kidney
Bis City
Jersey City
New York
Jersey
Kidney
Cleary Towing Co
Vandemark
L. Morgan
Etta van Dyke
Wilbur Puff
Bellenville
Oliver Kidney
Ulster Lake
Fusion Ticket Is Designated At Port Jervis
Republicans and Democrats of Port Jervis designate a fusion ticket for the September 2 primaries. The lineup includes George EB Hornbeck for Mayor and Edward E Noe for City Treasurer among others across wards and offices.
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Port Jervis
George EB. Hornbeck
Edward E. Noe
Justice of the Peace
William ~. Bevans
Frank Raymond
Emmet Gariss
James Callahan
William Schoonmaker
John W.happ
Ered H. Porter
Edward A. Reynolds
Charles J. Coxe
Peter Mager
Augustus P. Altemeier
Joan J. Toth
James L. Gillen
William H. Bonaran
James Kane
Worry and Loss Drive East Pithkill Man to Suicide
Beacon Aug 6 J Madison Horton killed himself at home in East Pithkill. Authorities say worry and a troubled mind led to the act. Horton had bought modern machinery for farming but could not use it on state roads, harming his business and precipitating the tragedy. The gun was fired from a stone wall, the barrel against his forehead.
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Beacon
J. Madison Horton
East Pithkill
Horton
Lana
Record Rainfall In Mexico City
Correspondence from Resiareg Press reports record rainfall in the past month in Mexico City bringing heavy damage to crops. Storms disrupted communications and power as streets flooded and relief efforts began.
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Mexico City
Resiareg
Epobeara Destreta
Jose
Jife
Bevan
Public Voice Daylight Saving Appeal from Farmer Letter
A reader from Orange County Farmers asks how ordinary citizens can act to repeal daylight saving. He argues farmers suffer losses and time shifts hurt the nation, urging collective action and a path to end daylight saving once and for all.
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Times-Press
Orangh
Greenblie
Rail theft prompts Maybrook freight transfer to Poughkeepsie
Central New England Railway officials shift freight transfer from Maybrook to Poughkeepsie to curb months of thefts. A company official describes the thefts as highly organized, involving tampered seals, stolen goods, and insiders, with methods including car seal breaches and post delivery dumping.
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Central New England Railway Company
Maybrook
Poughkeepsie
Central
Tars
Bergen Tunnel
New Jersey
Lok
Rose Creditors Get Dividend Declared in Insolvency Case
Notice to creditors of Rose Hryckh Cotagans lists a 35 percent dividend declared July 28 by John J. Townsend in bankruptcy. Only creditors with claims filed by the specified date may receive the distribution. The note directs payments to C Clayton Ronrae, Kusise, or Graham Witschiel for distribution administration.
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Rose Hryckh Cotagans
Janano
John J. Townsend
Graham Witschiel
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