Benner divorce case moves forward in New York testimony
Nebraska City suit reopens as Mrs. Happy Theodora Van Wyck Benner seeks divorce from Fernando Wall Benner, once engaged in Washington, and custody of their 10 year old son. A Nebraska Supreme Court order directs testimony in New York with Charles Swanson appointed to take statements from Benner and several others.
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New York
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Nebraska City
Neb
Happy Theodora van Wyck Benner
Fernando Wall Benner
Fr. W
Nebraska
Washington
Frank Mitchell
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Miss van Wyck
Mitchell
Henner
Mrs. Benner
Charles Swanson
Broadway
Benner
Gilbert E. Orcutt
Henry J. Robert
Thomas H. Charry
Yale B. Benner
John Morris
Memorial Services of Elks Impress with Silent Tribute
Middletown Lodge No 1097 Elks held their annual memorial service at the Stratton theater with over 100 members in attendance. Exalted Ruler William F Royce led the program as the hall featured palms and two elk heads with the clock symbol marking 11. The event honored departed brothers and included music by McWilliams orchestra and remarks noting Brother J Howard Bryant’s illness.
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John E. Willoughby
Elks
Middletown Lodge No. 1097
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Stratton
South Street
the Elks
O’eclock
William F. Royce
Lodge
McWilliams’ Orchestra
J. Howard Bryant
Edward J. McNamara
New York City
McNamara
Middletown
McWilliams
Opening Guns Fired as 64th Congress Begins
Congress opened with the House reelecting Speaker Champ Clark by a large margin and the Senate reelecting President pro tempore Clarke. Major actions include inquiries into Navy League and related groups, plus resolutions on neutral rights and war preparation. Attendance set a record as 427 of 434 members were present.
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Congress
Senate
Baker
Marshall
Indianapolis
Europe
United States
House
Curry
California
Merchant Marine Commission
Last Night of Cabaret at Market Cabaret Ar Middletown
After five days of entertainment in Middletown, the Market Cabaret at the Ar presents its final night. Local residents and visitors enjoyed a program of music comedy and variety acts in the intimate venue.
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Middletown
Accused Men at Newburgh Heard in Court
Goshen December 6. Dominic Saccomiera tried for murder of Omar Hotaling at Highland Falls and Charles J. Knapp of Middletown who forged a Middletown check in October are taken by sheriff to Newburgh for trial. Saccomiera likely to be discharged when tried again in Newburgh.
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Goshen
Dominic Saccomiera
Omar Hotaling
Highland Falls
Charles J. Knapp
Middletown
Newburgh
Saccomiera
Republican County Committee Fights Excise Appointment
The Orange County Republican group in Goshen criticized Excise Commissioner George Green for naming William M Palmer as Deputy Commissioner. A protest to the State Committee and Governor Whitman was authorized, while a nine member Finance Committee was to be formed though not yet named.
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Republican County Committee
Goshen
George FE. Green
William M. Palmer
Newburgh
Orange County
George F. Gregg
Gregg
Green
Alex. T. Brown
Port Jervis
Greis
Executive Committee
A. P. Altemeter
State Committee
John B. Rose
George F F. Gregg
Tanner
Rose
Palmer
Ieved
Odell
Farmer Injured In Runaway Accident Near Fair Oaks
William Lemmon a 35 year old farmer of Fair Oaks was thrown from a wagon when his horse ran away near the Maples. He sustained cuts and bruises and was treated at Thrall hospital after police and doctors were notified.
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William Lemmon
Fair Oaks
David Clark
L. G. Distler
W. I. Neller
Eident
Thrall Teepital
Flames Destroy Beakes Creamery in Franklin
A midnight fire in Franklin on Saturday destroyed the Beakes creamery completely. The cause remains undetermined. In other news Mrs Frank Pembleton hosted a student gathering at 12 Vall Avenue last Friday honoring Misses Wye and Bell Warden of White Sulphur Springs, with refreshments and a pleasant evening.
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Franklin, N
Beakes
Pembleton
Frank Pembleton
12 Vall Avenue
Nerces
Wye
Bell Warden
White Sulphur Springs
Middletown Chamber Seeks Factory Space For New Industry
The Chamber of Commerce seeks 1 000 to 3 000 feet of floor space in Middletown for a prospective new industry. Negotiations with a favorable concern could employ about 100 people initially. Officials expect to have a concrete proposal by tomorrow and urge owners with suitable buildings to contact the chamber.
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Chamber of Commercce
Middletown
Chamber of Commerce
Knapp Held By Recorder Awaiting Grand Jury Action
Charles J. Knapp was held to await Grand Jury action on a forgery in the second degree charge after arraignment before Recorder Starr. He was brought from Waterbury, Conn., by Officer Dopseon and confined in Newburgh jail. Clayton Robbins, who cashed the forged $18.00 check on October 15 for Knapp, testified Sunday morning.
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Charles J. Knapp
Starr
Knapp
Middletown
Ofcer Dopseon
Waterbury
Conn
Newburgh
Clayton
Robbins
Train Schedule Cause of Fight Ends in Fine
Edward Faulkner was arrested about 10 o'clock Saturday night for an alleged assault on Willison Taylor at the Erie depot after an argument over the discontinuing of the Southern Tier Express. Officer McCoach and Bennett made the arrest. Faulkner pleaded guilty before Recorder Starr Sunday morning and paid a $10 fine.
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Edward Faulkner
Willison Taylor
Orange County
Erie Depot
Southern Tier Express
McCoach
Bennett
Faulkner
Starr
Meeting of Class elevens at St. Pauls Sunday School
A meeting for Class 11 of St. Pauls Sunday School is set for Sunday afternoon December 11 at 2 oclock at the home of Mrs T R Wallace 12 Grove Street. All members are urged to attend. Mrs Frank L Whitten of Pine Bush has returned to the city after visiting friends and relatives.
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St. Paul's
T. R. Wallace
Grove Street
Frank L. Whitten
Pine Bush
Murder Indictments for Bomb Plotters
Federal grand jury in New York indicted Max Hreitung and five associates in the German bomb plot for murder. Also charged are Robert Fay Walter Scholz Herbert Kienzle Engelbert Bronkhorat and Paul Daeche in the scheme to destroy ships carrying ammunition to the allies.
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International News Service
New York
Max Hreitung
Brettung
Robert Fay
Walter Scholz
Herbert Kienzle
Engelbert Bronkhorat
Paul Daeche
New Greek demands to follow refusal noted in dispatch
Allied officials warn of a possible ultimatum to Greece if its reply to the second note is unsatisfactory. Paris reports France’s peace terms including Alsace Lorraine return and Belgian Serbian independence. Italy delays Balkan troop deployment as Roumania’s stance unfolds. Czar Nicholas vows to preserve Servia’s independence. Bulgarian forces press in southern Servia and Albania.
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Greec
France
Albert Thomas
Alsace
Loraine
Belgium
Servia
Italy
Rome
Balkans
Roumania
Toccy
Greece
Czar
London
Russia
Czer Nicholas
Pachiteh
Albania
Prisrend
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Hoke Smith
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