George Junior Republic founder faces misconduct probe progress
Judges hold testimony over William R. George amid an exhaustive inquiry into alleged misconduct with Freeville school pupils. Witnesses, including former students Mera Whitmore and Iva Temple, recount claims while George denies charges and a possible January ruling awaits.
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Joseph H. Choate
Samuel Benbury
Lillian D. Ward
William R. George
The
George Junior Republic
Freeville School
George
National Association of George Junior Republics
Junior Republic Association
Emory B. Buckner
Heary A Wise
United States
Carlos F. MacDonald
Frederick Peterson
William R. Pritch
Jon Klemim
Iva Temple
Blain Whitmore
Door of Hope
Rochester
Dactal Seneca
Chester
Orange County
Aho
Shy
St Aghos
Inwood
Republic
Make
Retracter I
Simmona
Vitizen
Wine
Ducknar
Repubile, Ao
Moe
Buckner
Trening
Heald
Elmira
Ind
National Association of
Jonior Republier
Salvation Army
Chieagoer
Tuffalo
Buckner Faces Trustees Inquiry Over Religious Liberty
The article reports Buckner's response to charges framed during a trustee investigation. Buckner attributes the accusations to George's liberal religious views and trust in citizen regulation of morals, which he says influenced some trustees. Henry A. Wise, hired as private investigator, declined to comment beyond questioning how a newspaper could publish such claims.
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Buckner
George
Henry A. Wise
I T Lewis Is Master Of Chester Grange
Chester December 4 special At a Chester Grange meeting officers for 1914 were elected Master I T Lewis Overseer William Row Lecturer Mrs A Schriver Steward H P Smith Assistant Steward W J Conklin Lady Assistant Steward Mrs H D Beely Chaplain I N Bernart Treasurer C J Johnson Secretary A F Leonard Gate Keeper J I Mapes Ceres Mrs H Hoe Pomona Miss D A Conklin Flora Mrs Milon Stevens Trustee William L Hunter for three years
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Chester
Chester Grange
Grange Hall
East Chester
I. T. Lewis
William Row
Mra
A. Schriver
H. P. Smith
C. J. Johnson
A. F. Leonard
Gate Reaper
JI . Mapes
Ceres
H. Hoe
Pomona
D A. Conklin
Flora
Provisional Pact For Rifles and Ammo With Mexico
Mexico City dispatch reports a provisional contract signed with Bar Un and Vienna manufacturers to deliver 60,000 Manner rifles and one million cartridges to the Mexican Federal government.
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Mexico City
Bar UN
Vienna
Erie Interfears with Uniforms and CP Interest Rumors
The piece explains that Erie disallows uniforms due to an Interstate Commerce Commission ruling forcing firms to supply free uniforms if employees advertise a line. It notes that wages previously covered uniform costs via payroll deductions. It mentions rumors of Canadian Pacific seeking control to re-enter New York, which have been denied.
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At Fa
Erie
Interstate Commerce
Canadian Pacific
New York
MISS MAY MONELL TO MARRY DR. BAIRD
Announcement reports engagement of Miss May Monell formerly of Newburgh to Dr A W Baird of Portland Oregon. Monell now superintendent of a Sewickley hospital near Pittsburgh Pa. She is daughter of the late John P Monell who long served Orange County. Monell is a graduate of the Newburgh Academy.
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Misa May Monell
Newburgh
A. W. Dalrd
Portland
Oregon
Monell Ia
Sewickley
Pittsburgh
John P. Monall
la Grange
Orange County
Stooy Ford
Heo
Mins Monall
Nawburgh Academy
Knights to Play Cards for Turkey
Goshen December 2 The Knights of Columbus host a meeting where three new members were initiated. Routine business was transacted, followed by a buffet lunch a musicale and cards. The next meeting on December 17 will feature the annual euchre for Christmas turkey.
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Goshen
Xknighte of Columbus
Noutine Buelness
Ledger
Christman
Turkey
Dr Wallace recovery near as parishioners cheer
Rev Thomas A Wallace Ph D returned home from Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn and rests at Grovestree parsonage. Doctors expect a few weeks of rest to restore health. Goshen Country Life Club met at Z L Wilcox’s home with plans for a basketball team. Harold Odell organizer. Funeral of Mrs Van Leuven held in Goshen with body later moved to Newburgh Woodlawn Cemetery. Rumor of left grounds to Goshen Emergency Hospital could not be verified.
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Thomas A. Wallace
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
Brooklyn
Grovestree
Country Life Clus
Goshen
van Leuven
Mra
Tanac VanLouren
Qeeonwich Avenna
Newburgh
Woodvnen
Seriously Ill Officer To Be Moved To Hospital
Special Officer John Applanalp of the O and W foron is seriously ill at Cadosia with typhoid fever. Officer Applanalp will be transported to a nearby hospital for treatment as soon as his condition allows.
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John Applanalp
W. Foron
Mrs Carr Dies in Canada After Fortune Tale Unraveled
Port Jervis widow Harriet Carr died in Tillsonburg Ontario Canada after leaving for Buffalo to wed Moses Swarts a Kentuckian. Reports say her promised California fortune from Ced ric Reed was a myth and she traveled with Mrs Jenne Bowman. She had previously married Jacob Van Gorden and David Carr and left Port Jervis years ago living in West Mall Street near Mountain View Hotel. Her death followed illness described as acute indigestion.
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Port Jervis
Harriet Carr
Buffalo
Moses Swarts
Ontario
Canada
Tillsonburg
Carr
California
Cedric Reed
Jacob van Gordon
North Carolina
Reed
Los Angeles
Jenne _ Bowman
Swarts
Kentucky
Ives
Frogmore
Bowman
Cortland
Tillyonburr
Mr. Swartz
Brookstreet
Baptlat
Trustees Desiring Underwriter's Report From Cataract En Co
Goshen December board session reviewed ion results and the engineer L Daw inspection. Budgeted bids listed include Street Commissioner 8500 Police Payroll 160.60 Bookstayer parade horse TB wages 2640 Krom dancing ministers 9004 Dugman RATDAKO removal 2501 New York Telephone 1760 Street lights 316 ety
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Goshen
Willis G. Marsh
Iose Co
New York State
Board of Trustees
L. Daw
Din
K. Krom
Daning Ministaks
TWOK
J Dugman
Ratdako
NY. Telephone Co
Flying Corps Commander Killed In Fall
Captain Wildman Luahington, commander of the British flying corps, who flew Saturday with Winston Churchill, was killed today in a fall with another officer. One other officer escaped death. The incident occurred in East Church, Kent, England, on December 2.
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East Church
Kent
England
Wildman Luahington
Come
Winston Churchill
Annual Fair and Christmas Sale at Goshen Meo Parish
The Ladion Aid Society of One Presbyterian Church hosts an annual fair and Christmas sale in the chapel this afternoon from 2 to 6 o'clock featuring useful and fancier articles. The Temperance People’s Society of the Ter ebyterian Church will hold an oyster supper at the church Friday night December 5. All are invited to attend and enjoy a good time.
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Goshen
Ladion Aid Society
Sootehtorn
Temng People's Society of the Terebyterian
Billy
Harlem
George
Efort
Firemen Put Out Blaze In A Greenhouse
Goshen December 2 About 4 45 this morning the alarm from box 45 at Kiato and Sayer street sent fire companies to a greenhouse owned by Charles Adams colored an employee of Bayer Lumber Company The greenhouse in the rear of his home at 206 West Main Street suffered roof damage from a furnace that overheated Plant life in the greenhouse was damaged Firemen George Farrell and Arthur Decker battled the nozzle under high water pressure as the main line pressure proved strong before being reduced
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Goshen
Kiato
Sayer Street
Charles Adams
Bayer Lumber Company
Main Street
Frank Reddington
George Farrell
Arthur Decker
Plans for Charity Ball December 31
Charity ball at the State Armory on New Year’s Eve benefits the Day Nursery. Tickets are $2 per person from Lenten Sewing Circle members. Committees report strong progress and anticipate a successful event. general chairs Mrs Edman Massee and Dr M A Slivers.
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State Armory
Hospital Corps
Wey
Edman M. Massee
M. A. Slivers
Trensurer
Henry D. Sayer
Kaleht
Pauline Stern
Mildred Clark
Richard Knight
George J. Skinner
Russell Wiggins
George H. Seeman
Edna 8. Dickerson
B. V. Glering
Clements Decker
Harry Vail
W. O Dunning
Richard Canfield
Elizabeth Beaker
J. D. V. Nickerson
Ethel Stern
Molly Snyder
Christina Stivers
Elmer Lemon Music
Myrta ‘Gibbs
Stanley Vall
Negro killed during Indianapolis teamsters strike riot
In Indianapolis on December 2 a black man was killed and three others wounded when police fired on a crowd attempting to stop wagons in the teamsters and chauffeurs strike. Mayor Means Business authorized police action to prevent a strikers parade and sent a fire department auto with riot squads through downtown streets to disperse the crowds.
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Indianapolis
Wallace
Port Jervis Pastor to New Charge
Port Jervis special report: Rev. Joseph Y. Aralin D D resigned as pastor of First Baptist Church at Sunday evening service. He has received calls from three Baptist pastorates and will announce when his resignation goes into effect at a congregational meeting Wednesday evening.
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Port Jervis
First Baptist Church
Surmday
Joseph Y. Aralin
Erie Crossing Tragedy In Ramapo Claims 18 Year Old Man
Suffern Detective Edward McGrady reports an 18 year old Ramapo resident was struck and killed by an Erie Railroad train at a crossing east of the railroad bridge near Ramapo. The man’s neck and back were broken and he lay ten feet outside the westbound track.
Store and Apartments Planned on Cottage Street Site
John Darod box acce ptee prepares by FL Poest architect to erect a store and apartment block on Cottage Street opposite the brick work erected previously. An injured man from Norwich, December 1, Swanson of Ware injured after being shot from a top rail and treated at Oneida Castle hospital has returned home. A trading event is announced by Mrs G Frederick den and Mrs Wile Leror Van Kieeck at their Highland address.
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John Darod Box
FL Poest
Cottage Street
Norwich
Swanson
Ware
W. Brakeman
Oneida Castle
Oneida
Bave Dorn
Mra
G. Frederick den
Wile Leror van Kieeck
Grange Election Held at Mitchell's Hall
Milatilie December 2 Shawan gink Grange No 10 MW of AL withhold annual elections at Mitchell's Hall December 3 Flo m Greentent the clerk presided over the meeting and directed the tallying of votes
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Milatilie
Shawangink Grange
Withold
Mitchell's Hall
Flom Greentent
Mare & Rood Tleee
Aaron
Court Scorers on Cases Delay in Newburgh Court
Newburgh December 1 Justice Morehauser adjourned the December term of the Supreme Court noting 82 causes on the calendar, only 28 reported for trial and just two to be tried this week. A jury was taken in one case, with further attendance limited to Wednesday for Rose M. Colligan vs City of New York. Morehauser criticized attorneys for delaying and urged readiness on opening day, recalling the old standards. Grand jurors called, 2 of 24 present, foreman A H Pickens selected. the judge urged careful indictments and warned against indicting without sufficient evidence.
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Newburgh
Morehhauser
Supreme Court
Rose M. Colligan
New York
Board of Supervisors
Morschauser
A. Hi. Pickens
Morschanser
J C Anderson Retires From The O W Railroad
A December 1 notice announces James C. Anderson retirement after over 30 years as traffic manager for the O and W. James C. Anderson resigns from active duties. J B Stewart becomes general freight and passenger agent while G L Robinson is named assistant general passenger agent at Grand Central Terminal. Kerr, president, approved by Howard Elliott, chairman.
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O. & W. Emplores
James Anderson
Andlows
James C. Anderson
Trafic
J. B. Stewart
G. L. Robinson
Grand Central Terminal
J. B. Kerr
Howard Elliott
Hastings Anniversary Invitations Highlight Local Family Milestone
Invitations have been sent in this city for the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Hastings. The celebration will be at their home on 25 South Miller Street, Newburgh, on Monday evening. Mr. Hastings is a notable figure in the Ark side city and has served for years on the Board of Education. The couple are the parents of Assemblyman W. G. Hastings, who has since passed away, and T. James of Newburgh.
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James Hastings
Miller Street
Newburgh
Hastings
Arkside
Board of Education
Nis
W. G. Uaedngs
T. Jamea
Entertainment and Supper at Howells Opens Evening Event
Howella Der 2 Lidary Tall to open in the village with an entertainment program and supper. The event occurs on Thursday, December 11. Admission is 30 cents per person and includes the supper. Children admitted for half price.
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Howella
Lidary Tall
Riley 13 Indicted: Ex-Captain Riser Tied to Police Conspiracy
New York observers report on the 13 charged indictments following a probe into an alleged conspiracy between police and wire tapping operations. Former Police Captain Demiick Riser faces allegations of bribery amid the case. The second item notes the death of Thomas W. Hall, head of the American Hide and Leather Company, in New Cawasa, Ci, on December second.
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Riley
Associated Press
New York
Demiick Riser
Thomas W. Hall
The
American Hide and Leather Company
New Cawasa
W R George President of Junior Republic
A portrait and reminiscences of W R George head of the George Junior Republic at Freeville near Ithaca. An old comrade recalls his soldierly conduct in the 22nd and Eighth Regiments, his faith, pocket Bible gift, and a consecration meeting that tested the speaker yet kept his respect for George.
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W. R. George
Junior Republic
George Junior Republic
The
Republic
Freeville
Ithaca
George
Billy’ George
22Nd Regiment
New York City
Handball Court Completed at Olympic Club in Parés Hal
Goshen reports the handball court in the Olympic Club rooms at Parés Hal is completed. Additional athletic gear including a medicine ball punching bag basketball and fixtures have arrived and will be installed. The next regular club meeting is set for Friday night.
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Goshen
Olympic Club
Parés Hal
Elso
Chub
Roiner-Stilwell Nuptials at First Presbyterian Church
Miss Matel Caroline Stuwell and Edward Luther Roiner were united in marriage at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. R O Kirkwood officiating. After the ceremony the couple planned a brief wedding trip and then to reside at the State Hospital with attendants to celebrate.
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Roiner—Stilwell
Matel Caroline Stuwell
Edward Luther Roiner
Prrabreriam
R. 0. Kirkwood
Reiner
State Hospital
C and W No 1 Kills A Man
Almon Cook of Brookfield was instantly killed Sunday morning near Ortewant Falls Der. A wagon struck by a moving passenger train at Broad Street halted about four feet from the impact. Cook's body was removed by bystanders. he leaves a wife and one son.
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Ortewant Falls
Der
Almon Cook
R Brookdeld
Vilage
Capi
Tyrites
Hy Persoma
James Keeney Is Grange's New Master
The Wallkill River Grange elected officers at the Monday meeting with about 50 members present. James Keeney was chosen Master. other officers include Gabriel L. Sayer Overseer and Willard Clark Lecturer. A oyster supper followed, prepared by Mrs. Gabriel L. Sayer and Carl M. Maybee, with a social hour praised by attendees.
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Wallkill River Grange
James Keeney
Gabriel L. Sayer
Willard Clark
Chas. Connor
Asut
Carl M. Maybee
Alanson Comfort
Misa Florence A. Wells
William 8. Ker
Albert Keeney
Ceres
Pomona
Flora
Gabriel Sayer
L. Asst
Anna Comfort
Gabriel Bayer
Carl Mr. Marbee
Obituary notices from Monticello list multiple local deaths
Warren Smith of Monticello dies of throat cancer after a long illness, once ran a hardware store until a 1909 fire. He leaves a wife and daughter Emiith Porter and two sisters. Samuel Judson Masterson of Howells dies at 70 after health decline. survived by wife, daughter Jane and son Homer. Mrs. Sophronia A Vail dies at 69. widow of Benjamin Vail, survived by brother J Decatur Horton. James H Sayer of Otisville dies at 60 after pneumonia. survived by wife Ruth and two brothers. Funeral notices for several others indicate services in Howells and New Vernon burial plots.
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Warren Smith
Monticello
Gress Porter
Port Jervis
Samuel J. Masterson
Samuel Judson Masterson
Howells
Mr. Masterson
Mount Salem
N. J
Zelotus G
Jane H. Masterson
Jane
Homer
Syracuse
H. C. Ker
Benjamin Vail
Sophronia A
Highland Avenue
Vail
William H
Prudence (Warner) Horton
Gilbert Beebe
Damon H. Bayer
James H. Sayer
Otterile
Mr. Sayer
van Burenville
N. Y
Henry
Mary (Harding) Sayer
Otsville
Ruth
Frank Harris
George Sayer
Stephen H. Sayer
Otisville
New Vernon
Howell
Agen
Jane Masterson
Obituary notes from New Paltz and area
Josiah J Hasbrouck longtime New Paltz leader dies at home aged 11? years per OCR. Survived by four children Mrs Simon Lefever Bram Hasbrouck Martain Hasbrouck Clifford Hasbrouck. Also notes burial for Lattle Misa Marr Beil at Vascar Hospital and service led by Rev Leroy Zartaphenethes. Mary Bell mother, ill with typhoid fever, too weak to be told of loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah J. Hasbrouck
Inter Coury
New Paltz
Asemista
Simon Lefever
Brarn Hasbrouck
Martain Hasbrouck
Clifford Hasbrouck
Poughkeepsie
Lattle Misa Mar
Dr FANTHERT HOME Alterations at 243 North Street
Tr. Reein Perches of 15 Orchard street reports purchasing property at 243 North Street from R Squires. Alterations and repairs are underway to accommodate horses. The party visited their current location around December 1. Mr Squires and family will move from the area.
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Dr. Fanthert
Réein Perches
Orchard Test
North Street
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Geores
Mfook Hia
Wie
Miss Hasler
Iza Temple
Hlsie Whitmore
Auch
Bis
Jos
Miss May Monell
DR. Baird
DR. Wallace
Flying Corps
Br Apapointed Press
Erie Crossing
Qrange
J. C. Anderson
Grange
Mr Squires
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