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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented 1920 Middletown weekly page mentions charity notices, funeral notices, and social events. It notes John Stivera as president and A A Stivers as secretary treasurer, along with editorial remarks on milk prices, traveling salesmen, and Olympic coverage. Mentions memorials for Cyprian Tint and community club activities at the Middletown Rotary gathering.
The 2nd annual reunion of the 30th Regime is planned in the city for September 15 with few gatherings likely again. Federal agents crack down on illegal liqueurs as reformers push harsher penalties and discuss abolishing multiple markets to protect farmers and price stability.
In a clear show of party unity Ohio Republicans rally behind Charles Cox for governor while Democrats nominate their candidate. Figures cited by party leaders claim unassailable data support Cox as the strongest vote getter, highlighting a disciplined Republican slate and contrasting strengths across campaigns.
Content recounts a 1914 political contest with references to Senator Hare and Dr. Cox, notes a divided party affecting election outcomes, and mentions economic damage with goods from stores washed into sheets at White Sulphur. It frames broad party tensions and potential shifts in the Democratic and Republican alignments.
Liberty August 18 Special A severe cloudburst drenched Liberty causing a massive flood. An entire business district along Main Street and homes on Church Street were inundated, with water five feet high in some places. Shops, groceries, and the T. A. McWhillamy confectionery suffered heavy losses. several homes and garages were damaged. Police secured streets as the floodwaters receded leaving mud and debris.
The readable fragments describe a maritime incident where boats escaped from the west shore and were guided to higher land. Neighbors and local figures including Ches Edwarda and John Jayeer assisted in the response. An inspection at a spring and failures in the water clock are mentioned amid disorderly text.
The body of Denial Rox Jr a 16 month old son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Rox of West Fiftyfrst street died Monday night at Thrall Hospital from a skull fracture. An automobile ride from Montgomery to Yankers Lake led to a crash injuring the child and family. The New York undertaker who cared for disposition arrived after 2 pm Tuesday.
The Newburgh News reports a judge’s ruling in a speeding case amid questions over whether city and state requirements for posting speed limits were met. The court notes the need to prove the ordinance is in force and that officers are enforcing it, while discussing warrants and state traffic statutes.
The farmer argues prices charged by merchants and middlemen cut into farm profits. He claims the farmer receives only 24 cents of each consumer dollar while others take the rest in trucking and selling costs. The piece questions whether merchant charges justify the final consumer price.
Hugo Beartuy of State announces withdrawal of candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor ahead of the primary. He stresses party unity, warns a bitter primary could harm Republican chances, and thanks supporters while saying his candidacy remains secondary to the party's success.
A three day celebration of the Society of Our Lady of the Amun Gon drew a large crowd on Teratay night. Members and visitors filled Cottage Street as musicians provided entertainment and vendors offered refreshments. Organizers praised donors and volunteers for the event’s success.
A garbled note describes a Bea Charte A o4ea chart made of guche and sheila forms. The exhibit, once used as guides by Marabat navigators, is on display in the South Sea flank hall of the Amerteaga Museum of Natural History in New York.
In Parksville New York a man named Douglas Banks killed a hotel keeper and wounded another after a highway robbery accusation led to a fatal confrontation in a local ice cream store. Banks fled but was pursued by residents and authorities as word spread through the county.
Edmund Platt argues in a Times-Press letter that resigning to join the Federal Reserve Board did not leave the district unrepresented. He defends his record, counters criticism about partisan politics, and cites the careers of congressional secretaries like Augustus Gardner and Gus Gardner and W. W. Larkin, asserting education and opportunity for secretaries.
Ralph Gable former business manager of the Times Press resigns effective Fort. 1 and will join Hearst publications, starting Sept. 15. His family will return to Lockport.
Mary Frances Harding recently marked her 30th birthday at the Wardings homestead where the Harding family has lived for decades. The community learns of the Neighbors of America charity bake sale set for August 21 at the Dulane property opposite Erie station, with proceeds from a food sale benefiting local needs.
The will of John Deisseroth of Newberg was proven in the Special Surrogate court in Neeburg on Tuesday. It disposes of real and personal property valued around 24 000 dollars, all to his wife Anza Deisseroth who is named executrix.
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