$300 Stock Purchase Prompts Prolonged City Campaign
The Chamber of Commerce chaired by Charles Buck plans a gradual promotional drive for a $300 stock purchase toward the industrial and community fund. Four firms have applied for city factory space, signaling broader growth as canvassing extends beyond initial plans.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charles B Buck
Floyd W. Marzane
Richard Knight
Charles Wolff, Jr
W. M. Fiero
G. D. Theleen
Muc
Flore
Wolff
Merchental
Theleen
Times
Knife Works Finishers Get Price Readjustment Raise
Walden August 21 finishers at the New York Knife Works received a price readjustment aligning their base rate with the rise granted in other departments. The readjustment did not apply to finishers at the time of the earlier changes, but under the current arrangement they will receive an increase similar to the rest of the workforce.
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Walden
New York
Street car strike halts Nashville service
In Nashville on August 21 the street car system shut down as conductors and motormen strike. Company tried to run a few cars but workers attacked them and operation was abandoned. Weather outlook for Weekington lists fair conditions and winds for August 22.
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Br Associated Press
Naghrille
Tenn
Jad
Narrow escape as cylinder head blows at Silk Mill
John Moran of this city narrowly escaped death when the cylinder head of the power engine at the Randgetown Throwing Company plant on Mill Street blew out during repair. Pieces of steel and shattered glass filled the room, a nearby house was struck, and Moran fled via a door to shut off the boiler. Officials say a broken piston rod strap caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moran
Rndgetown Throwing Company
Mill Street
Moran
Gregs
Times-Frees
James Lacney
Lirosinz Company
Poultry exhibitor James Wright dies at Ellenville fair
James Wright of Walden, about 60, collapsed at the Ellenville fair grounds while conversing with judges about poultry exhibits. Dr. Raymond Fotter arrived but Wright had already died from heart failure. The body was taken to his Walden home under the care of undertaker Myron C. Wood.
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Ellenville
James Wright
Walden
Raymond Fotter
Wright
Myron C. Wood
Mexican protest over U S troops at border demands withdrawal
The Mexican Ambassador to Washington was instructed to lodge a protest with the State Department against American troops crossing the border and to request their withdrawal, a statement released in Mention City says. No protest was filed by Ambassador Benillas, according to the State Department.
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Associated Press
Wastracion
State Department
Mention City
Ben Wade
Ambassader Benillas
Napanoch House Damaged by Fire
Ellenville reports Napanoch house belonging to Norman Crissey damaged by fire caused by a defective chimney. Scoresby Hose Company rushed to the scene with their chemical truck and extinguished the blaze quickly. Estimated loss about 500 dollars, insured.
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Ellenville
Norman Crissey
Napanoch
Scoresby Hose
Inesrance
Speeders Fined In Local Court
Two motorists were cited for speeding on Wednesday. Lake McGregor of Paterson New Jersey received a fine of 36 dollars. The other offender was fined 25 dollars.
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Lake McGregor
Paterson
N. J
Committee Plans For Chamber Of Commerce Outing
The Chamber of Commerce outing plans take shape with a three member committee Arlen W. Cornin Clinton St Wallace and Ralph E Ogden to arrange the event this fall Secretary G D announces. The group weighs scheduling on a Wednesday half holiday but says it is not required and invites members to bring their wives.
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Chamber of Commerce
G D
Lven
Arlen W. Cornin
Clinton St Wallace
Ralph E. Ogden
Flat 50 Percent Valuation Increase in Port Jervis
Port Jervis residents faced a uniform 50 percent property assessment rise applied by City Assessor Frank Noe. The increase was justified by the coming state income tax on earnings of $1,000 or more, prompting widespread surprise and appeals to the Common Council.
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Port Jervis
Frank Noe
Pershing Set to Return Home Aboard Mount Vernon
Gen John J Pershing commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Forces will sail from Brest on September 1 aboard the Mount Vernon. A cable from the overseas commander confirms his return following the force’s stay in France. The 102nd Sanitary Train, including Middletown troops, previously returned aboard the Mount Vernon in March.
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Gen. Pershing
Mt. Vernon
Washington
John J .Fershine
New York
Mount Vernon
Erereiary Baker
Brest
France
Mt. Vernon Jaet
City to auction surplus government food at City Hall
Public Works Commissioner J A Korschen announces distribution of a surplus government car of food. Purchasers may place orders with Korschen or Frank P Cox and pick up at the old Deming storehouse on West Main beside the Erie tracks. Prices and sample jars available at the Public Works office.
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Commissioner Korschen
Frank P. Cox
Deming
West Main Street
Erie
Craxton Yards
Weehawken
New York, Ontario and Western Lines
New Jork
N. J
Odd Fellows Elect At Utica Session
New York State Odd Fellows convention in Utica elects officers including Grand Master P. Fr. Hazelton of Glens Falls Depute Grand Master William H Kohimetx of Rochester Grand Warden Edward C Conway of Albany Grand Secretary Henry Walker of Brockton and Grand Representative George J. Judge of Darton.
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Tuca
New York State
Odd Fellows
Violence in Neufahrweaser dance hall leaves several wounded
An altercation between German and American forces erupted in a Neufahrweaser dance hall on Monday night. Several civilians were wounded as tensions stemming from past hostilities flared, with a German sergeant reported among the wounded. The clash followed a string of three confrontations in the area.
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Associated Prem
Copenhagen
Celli
Neufahrweaser
Gerwan Sercer
Bansg
Seven year old boy embarks on 2500 mile solo journey west
Bernard Redmond, less than seven, left Middletown aboard Erie No 3 at 1 01 pm for Butte Montana. He travels unaccompanied to join his parents, planning to arrive Sunday evening. The boy carries a tag with his name and destination and will be cared for by railroad staff, with aid from Sister of Charity travel companions.
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Bernard Redmond
Middletown
Erie No
Butte
Montana
Bernard Bias
L. Lockwood
Rockwell Avenue
Bernard
Ned
Chicago
H. C. Holabird
Erie
Burlington Railroad
Northern Pacific
James M. Wright
Sisters of Charity
Navy officer resignations prompt pay hike plan
Washington August 21 Associated Press more than 300 permanent officers of the Regular Army have submitted resignations and more are arriving daily Acting Secretary Roosevelt moved to propose legislation for substantial pay increases for enlisted men and officers of the Navy and Marine Corps High ranking officers say the Navy’s efficiency is threatened Most resignations come from younger men earning 1700 to 5000 annually who could find higher civil salaries
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Washington
Regular Army
Department
Navy
Roosevelt
Marine Corps
Chief to Probe Eligibility of the Enrolled Voters
Chief of Police John D. McCoach will investigate the eligibility to vote of all enrolled voters following instruction from State Superintendent Henry S. Renaud. Authority under Election Laws directs the Board of Elections to supply the police with a list of enrolled voters subject to changes from relocation or death.
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John D. McCoach
Henry Stanley Renaud
State Superintendent of Elections
Board of Elections
Police Department
Employee Ignited Explosives at Raritan Arsenal
A report by the special board of inquiry found that an employee caused deadly explosions at the Raritan Arsenal on August 14. Initial findings attribute the incident to airspace tampering with explosive material.
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Raritan Arsenal
Washingion
Tihe Raritan Arsenal
Setem
Special Board of Inquiry
Marriage License Secured in Buffalo Area
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Faymoundi Wesker of Minisink County and Harriet M Ayers of 365 Berton Street Rochester.
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Buffalo
Balan
Faymoundi, Wesker
Minisink
County
Harriet M. Ayers
Berton Street
Rochester
Tragic Schedule Confusion Closes Events Thursday
A garbled notice lists Thursday afternoon times including 1 36 and 3 o clock, causing confusion about event start times and attendance. No further details on location or participants are provided.
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Wester Tatewes
Automobile Struck by Truck Near Circleville
Mrs. M. H. Santee, her daughter Helen, and Mrs. Ben Shaw escaped injury when their automobile was side-swiped by a Texas Company truck just outside Circleville on the way to this city. All three vehicles were damaged. the car was towed to the city and the occupants were aided by Mr Crawford and others. The truck and car suffered damage and a bank was struck by the truck.
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M. H. Santee
Helen
Ben Shaw
Circleville
Texas “Mr Company
Helen Santee
Trnck
Girther
Samuel Randall
Chre Devile
Damex Crawford
Bulmville
Santer
Miss Santee
Mra. Shaw
Thin City
Soldier Patients To Be Removed To Denver Col
About 00 soldier patients of United States General Hospital Eight at Osariile will be moved to Denver Colorado within a few weeks. No official order confirming the abandonment has been received. The hospital staff of 275 workers faces uncertain disposition as the move is planned.
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United States General Hospital
Oasriile
Denver
Colorado
Times-Press
Hopital
Lata
Torhine
Amendments Favored by House Committee Report
The House committee favorably reported amendments to the federal act imposing a fine of 309 dollars and up to two years imprisonment for profiteering. The measure, prepared by Attorney General Satmes, proceeds for debate and action.
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House
Washinta
Hoare Atreuiiere
Opposition Attitude Remains Four Declarations On League
Washington August 21 President Wilson lacks power to proclaim unilaterally before Senate ratifies the peace treaty, says Senator Full in reply to questions. The dispute centers on Article X and withdrawal from the League of Nations and domestic policy limits. Pittman proposes a four point resolution to define American understanding before ratification, stirring Republican opposition.
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Notacioad Press
Washington
Wilson
Senate
White House
Agather
Geriees
League of Nations
Bom
Foreign Relations Committee
Pittman
Pitman
Iame
America
McCumber
N. D
Ieader
Nid
Liberty Hotel Man Serious Ill After Paralytic Stroke
Monticello dispatch reports Angli George W Bochedil, proprietor of the New Lie Howse and Hotel Rotewell in Monticello, suffered a paralytic stroke on Wednesday at Blazene and is in dangerous condition. The illness occurred at his home outside the city, with local annual notices noting the event.
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Times
Monticelis
George W. Bochedil
Lie Howse
Liberis
Fernerir
Rotewell
Monticello
Blazene
Esther Chimen U
de Reid Welmeséx
Jarnst IY
Mra
EL EL EF
Rassca
Umiw
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Middietews
Public Works
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