December 7 in American History summary
Chronology notes Hugh McCulloch born 1806 in Maine died 1895. Marks his roles organizing a bureau of the currency and later as secretary of the treasury. Also notes John E Owens death 1824 and J H Stoddart death 190? with astronomical events including Geminid meteor maximum and sun set rise times.
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Hugh McCulloch
Kennebunk
McCulloch
Chase
Bureau of the Comptroller of the Currence
The
Treasure
John E. Owens
J. H. Stoddart
Constellation
Gemini
Primary Reform in New York Edits
Editorial from the Ne burg Journal argues for genuine primary reform, noting the two-election system and the supremacy of the primary in selecting candidates. The piece critiques current laws as ineffective and urges action to ensure direct nomination participation free from party prejudice.
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Ne*burgh Journal
B. B. Gdell, Jr
New York
Black
Howe
Moni
Lazs
Ain
Ayvans
Albany
Tate
Reform in primaries and the nation’s need for change
The piece argues for real primary reform to empower voters over party machines, endorsing direct nominations by petition, secret ballots, strict poll guarding, and broad voter enrollment. It cites Hinman Green bill flaws and stresses equal treatment, open polls, and statewide standards to curb coercion and fraud. It closes with reflections on John Brown as a martyr who spurred reform.
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New York
Hughes
Hmit
Dred Scott
Brown
Fort Sumner
United States
John Brown
Rpublic
Earth
The
Republic
Savoharola
Ain 'In
Florence
Thomas More
Cranmer
Hin
John Brows
Fifty Years Ago John Brown and the Harper's Ferry Martyrdom
Fifty years since John Brown's execution at Harper's Ferry on December second 1859. The piece contrasts northern abolitionist sentiment with southern defense of slavery and discusses Brown as a religious fanatic and instrument of divine will amid a nation torn by the slavery conflict.
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John Brown
Ossawotamie
Harper's Ferry
Dred Scott
North
Kazsas
Slster
Neslatery
Svarrbody
Wendell Pawips
Brown
Jehovah
Harpers Feety
Phuips
Garrison
New England
Mercer Beecher Stove
Uncle Tom's
Anonymous marriage notices limit printed content
A Times Press note outlines policy on handling anonymous notices. Editors state they cannot print any item of news or signatures without clear attribution. The policy emphasizes provenance and cautions against printing untouched correspondence.
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Times-Press
The Aged Clergy and Episcopal Charity Drive
The Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, influential and wealthy, supports vast charitable work through missions, hospitals, and schools. Aging clergy need care, prompting creation of a 1.5 million dollar fund, now rising to five departments led by Bishop Whitehead of Pittsburgh.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Great Republic
M Meankind
Episcopal Church
Church of England
Age
Ipsitmitr
Holl Oniers
Baaland
Cate
Richwood
Bishlop Whitehead
Pittsburg
Racent Pe
Episcopal Church Faces Clergy Shortage and Fund Drive
A church commission reports on fund raising for clergy support and reform, noting a large shortfall in donations from Episcopal clergy. It expects to raise five million dollars by 1913 to aid ministers, with distribution aligned to U S government methods for the army and navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Army
Navy
Episcopal Church
West
Middle West
Thomas Nelson
Page
J. Pierpont Morgan
Col
BE. A. Stevens
Episcora
Otisville Community Notes and Local Incidents
Otisville dispatches report Det. Patrick Herald recovering from a serious illness and returning to duty. Ridney Smith upgrades his sitting room with a bar window. Mrs. John Fields Jr returns from a metropolitan visit. Epworth League to meet at Mrs. Fred Cross’s home for a monthly session and officers’ election. Mrs. Jasper Parcella hosts friends. Mrs. Gus Ketcham visits relatives. Ladies’ M E Church plan a 2:30 p m meeting with officer elections. Frank E. Orvis enjoys a well earned vacation after a good season. Tymecon family at the Firth cottage. Mitchell’s Assembly Rooms hosts a successful Methodist fair with a secretary program. James Hawkins’ wagon accident injures him, wife, and daughter. all recovering. Mrs. Frank Howser called for a broken rib and related complications.
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Patrick Herald
Epworth League
Fred Cross
Jasper Parcella
Gus Ketcham
Ladies’ and Society
The
M. EL Church
Frank E. Orvis
Sen
Orvis
Arouth
Arry Tymecon
Firth
Claude Hyde
Mitchell's
Lodge
James Hawkins
Hawkins
Christmas festival sale by C E B Society of Ridgebury
Great interest is shown in the coming sale of the C E B Society of Ridgebury to be held Friday afternoon and evening. An entertainment of music is planned at eight o'clock in the church auditorium with a chance to secure Christmas presents and meet friends. Mrs Maar has installed a steam heating plant in her home. The season's Christmas festival is noted.
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C. EB. Society
Christmas Eve Sunday School and Epworth League Meeting
The Presbyterian Sunday school will be held on Christmas Eve Friday the 24th. The regular Epworth League social and business meeting is at Miss Stélia Kantbbs home on Friday evening Dec 10. Mrs Parker of Hurleyville visited her sister Mrs Varnick. Mrs H C Hall is ill with a cold.
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Presbyterian
Epworth League
Stélia Kantbbs
Parker
Hurleyville
Varnick
H.C. Hall
Wagon accident disrupts Finchville families in Otisville area
In Finchville two families are shaken by a wagon crash when a king bolt broke on J C Hawkins wagon. James Hawkins his wife their daughter and brother in law were thrown to the ground sustaining injuries. Dr Theodore Winter tended to Mrs Hawkins and young Madelene. Andrew Mitchel helped move the group homeward two hours later. A warning note urged wagon maintenance to prevent future harm.
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Seymore
Rosch
Maple Crest Farm
Theodore Winter
Albert Manning
Middletown
Orange Pomona
Greetville
Minisink
Local notes from Wurtsboro and surroundings
Wurtsboro notes report Dr G F Wilkow visiting Ellenville with his father and Mrs Mary Hummel moving to Westbrookville to live with Charles Chedister. Coleman Burke and Fanny traveled to New York for the holidays. Monticello courthouse calls include one juror and several witnesses. Ada Courtright improving after being on the alc list. A church fundraiser at the R YD parsonage raised 76 dollars for Rev J E Crane. Lybelt left Dr Wilkow to learn the automobile business in Orange NJ. Wesley Marshall reports a flock of 12 wild geese at Masten Lake. Chauncey Newkirk returns from New York with holiday goods. Bella MacGoubray visits Central Valley at Woodbine Cottage. Winthrop Borrance seen in Wurtsboro. Skating at Billy's Pond enjoyed by locals. Prescott Watson closes Robin's Lawn cottage and moves to Middletown. Funeral of Mather Ann Marshall held at Mt Prosper R D Church. Walter Denniston visits sister Mrs John Robinson in Middletown. Mr and Mrs Clyde Howland relocate to Ogden Utah.
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G. F. Wilkow
Ellenville
Mary’ Hummel
Weatbrookville
Charles Chedister
Coleman J. Burke
Fanny
Tldo
New York
Monticallo
Ada Courtright
Alc
R YD
J E. Crane
Joseph Millett
Ulster Park
N.Y
Lybelt
Wiiklow
Orange
N. J
Wesley Marshall
Mt. Prosper
Masten Lake
Chauncey B. Newkirk
Bella
MacGoubray
Central Valley
Woodbine Cottage
Billy
Prescott Watson
Robin's Lawn
Niddletown
Mather Ann ‘Marshall
Lfe-Long
R. D
Wurtaboro
Walter
Greenville M E Church social to benefit Christmas tree
The Greenville M E Church Sunday school will host a social at P. V. Moon's home on Thursday night December 2. Proceeds go toward the Christmas tree fund. Come one and all for a good time.
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Greenville M. E.church
P. V. Moon
Unclear Notice on Elmira Napanoch Marriage Plans
Fragmentary OCR recalls an intended marriage between Afra Rose Weeks of Ellenville and Gilbert R. Crissey of Napanoch. Crissey, once a master at Newburgh, is linked to a prison service at Sing Sing and a reformatory context at Napanoch.
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Rose Weeks
Ellenville
Gilbert R. Crissey
Napandch
Crissey
Mabiletane Pest
Newburgh
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Orange County Times Press
John D. Stivers
HOH Knickerbocker
Associated Press
Postomce
Congress
Stivers Prinang Company Pres. Sohn D. Savers
Agereracy
Aedee Temsurer
Corner Kings
Centre Streets
Brunswick Ride
Chicago
Asa
Rample
Orange County Times
Hotaling
Broadway
28Th Street
Find Street C
Park Row
Vimes-Press
Acm
Orange County Times-Preae
Ion OI
Otisville
Phoenix
Finchville
Times-Preaa
Wurtsboro
Winthrop Borrance
Piptisa
Warteboro
Sundaay
Greenville
Sears
Coney Coats
Christmas Furs
Pietronems
L Stern
North St
N. Y
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