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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1919

Page

5

Was This Man The Murderer In Gross Death Case

Newburgh, Aug 27 authorities seek clues in the death of Louis Gross in the West Shore tunnel. A nameless man died of tetanus at St. Luke's Hospital after a suspected struggle, with ties to the Storm King road and a possible Austrian Russian Pole identity. The case overlaps with the Gross murder inquiry, as investigators note a broken night stick and blood signs suggesting a prior altercation. The wild Storm King region offered easy concealment for a killer, if one existed.

Newburgh St. Luke’s Hospital Burgess Hayes Construction Co Cornwall Storm King Road Walter Borthhardwa Gross Islaus Louis Gross West Shore Borthhardwa West Point King Reak

Mystery in Movements i and the Cross killing

Report discusses the Cross murder, possible suspects, and missing money and papers from Gross. Envelope on the victim’s person traced to Chicago July 29 with mail arriving in Corning within days, suggesting August arrival. Local notices mention church, picnics, and visitors in Ellenville village.

Hayes Construction Cd Storm King Gross Chicago Corning Fts Bort Hardway

Ellenville Soldier Home After Wounding in War

Ellenville, Aug. 37 William A. Cointot arrived home from overseas after being mustered out at Camp Dix. He enlisted two years ago as a private, was promoted to corporal, and was severely wounded in action then recovered and remained in service until now.

Ellenville William A. Cointot Camp Dix William Tracy Schoonmeker Miss Morse North Main Street May—Van Deusen New York Thomas Dew West Hoboken Duggan Center Street W, BP, Marsh and Children Ridgefield Park

Contract Award For Basha's Kill Bridge Approved

Port Jervis news reports a special city council meeting approving the Deerpark Town Board's Aug 14 award to United Construction Co for building a new bridge over Basha's Hill at Cuddebackville for 2487 dollars. The 13 ton capacity bridge replaces a 22 year old span, with Port Jervis covering 89 percent of the cost per charter, netting the town about 889.60 after prior payments, to be included in 1920 state and county taxes. Deerpark has four miles of highways.

Port Jervis Common Council Deerpark Board of Supervisors Port Jervia Leerpark

Car Stolen From Maybrook Found Hidden in Brush

A Ford touring car owned by Arthur Rooney was stolen in Maybrook on a Friday night and found hidden in brush along a road between Maybrook and Montgomery. It had apparently roamed the area until gas ran low, located by a farmer.

Waigen Rank Arthur Rooneys Maybrook Grouth Montgomery

Entertainment At Pine Bush Pleases Local Audience

Pine Bush August 27 One of the finest entertainments in years took place at Pythian Hall for Pine Bush Worary dund. Miss Doris Beihuff violin solo plus Mrs Beihuff piano drew praise from a large audience. Readings by Mrs Fred J. Decker amused, J E D Decker performed La Marseillaise in French with piano. Scouts drill under Scoutmaster Lewis impressed. Camp Fire Girls appeared in costume around the Camp Fire. Arthur P Kogalsky sang in Russian with Andrew N Arnoff on piano. Rev William Chambers presided and announced each number. The Library Association thanks donors. John Hayes and wife moved to Middletown to run boarding house nearby with A B Grown taking over.

Pine Bush Pythian Hall Doris Beihoff Beihoff Lewis Arthur P. Kogalsky Russia Andrew N. Arnoff Arnnoff Frien William Chambers Graham Library Association John Hayes Middletown Erie A. B Grown Immeiate

Robinsons MLB figure and local obituaries noted in vacation report

The piece mentions Lobinson of the MLB and a church trip to Asbury Park during vacation. It notes Mr Robinson suffered throat difficulty for a week or two. Norward Johnston died at his Borden Avenue home in Fine Bush after weeks of stomach trouble. Miss Gladys McKinney of Middletown visits friend Miss Margaret Watson.

Lobinson MLB. Church Asbury Park Mr. Robinson Norward Johnston Borden Avenue Fine Bush Gladys McKinney Middletown Miss Margaret Watson

Walden G. O. P. Endorses Montgomery Town Candidates

Walden Republican committee met in Montgomery to set primary details for September 3. It endorsed Thomas B. Gibson for county treasurer and Earl H. Houghtaling for assemblyman, both Montgomery residents, while denying any endorsement of a surrogate candidate from outside the town.

Walden Republican Committee Montgomery R . Hume Republican Caucus Trustees Newburgh Edwood C. Smith Republican Ticket Fame Edson Tears W. T. Snider L. H. Taft Thomas B. Gibson Earl HH. Houghtaling

Pine Bush Girl Sought in Newburgh Search

Friends seek Irene Kascougt, a five foot six girl from Pine Bush, last seen without notice in Newburgh. She has light hair and wore a blue and white hat, pink shirt waist, white skirt and white shoes.

Newburgh Irene Kascougt Pine Bush Misa Kasecougt

Spain Honors Great Men Reflected on Paper Money

A Spanish paper recalls honoring great literary figures painters and musicians through currency. The article highlights national pride in cultural icons and the symbolism of money as a tribute to tradition and talent.

Spain

France Plans Big Cattle Purchase and Goshen Farm Shifts

Goshen August report says agents from Leprestre Miller stock farm planned to buy at least ten thousand head of cows for France to revive ruined dairies. Several hundred cattle have been shipped from Goshen, and management hints the farm may shift to horses for French trade amid New York activity and an ongoing milk probe.

Goshen Leprestre-Miller France Orange County Rena le Prestre New York City Kirby Times Iie New York Mr. Kirby Goshen Farms Beoward Swann Torrin Dooling New York County Goshen Farm Smith

Planned Change Cited Despite Current Closure

Report notes a planned change amid a cited current closure. Details indicate officials plan adjustments despite ongoing limitations and emphasize timing considerations for implementation.

Victory Medals For Soldiers Fought Abroad In War Service

War Department announces a Victory medal for officers and enlisted men who served on active duty between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 with honorable service. Battle clasps awarded for major operations. overseas service earns additional clasps for France Italy Siberia Russia England and other campaigns. Bronze stars added for each battle clasp and silver stars for cited acts in orders.

France Italy War Department Army of United States Anyers Army Training Corps Summey E. Aisne Chemin Des -Dames Rhems D. Montdidier - Noron E. Champagne - Mame F. Aisne-Marpe I. Ypres-Lys J. SS Michiel Siberia Russia England Offcer

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