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Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

3

Wilson Addresses Congress Urging End to German Hegemony

President Wilson, before a joint session, reaffirms the United States' wartime aims to defeat Germany, establish just peace, and prevent autocratic domination. He calls for war with Austria-Hungary and Turkey, tight control on alien enemies, price regulation, and mobilization of national resources.

Germany Jenal Jur Lee Belgium Austria-Hungary Guenes Wilson United States Congress Austria- Hungary Turkey Bulgaria German Empire Senate Austria Servia Poland Austria-lungary Polete Lacie Wanht Feail Act Heney

Moepey Flight and Eveton Trasecrigt Mystery

A distorted OCR fragment mentions a figure named Moepey Flight and a person or place Eveton Trasecrigt. The readable text hints at a whimsical or lost context with an unclear event or character. Further context would clarify the intended story.

Baker orders probe into alleged Negro Army discrimination

Secretary Baker reviews complaints of bias against Black soldiers as German propaganda. He says most charges are unwarranted and notes thousands of white draftees serve in service battalions. He cites 626 Negro officers trained and 100 Negro physicians commissioned as a 30 000 strong division prepares to fight in France. He urges citizens to oppose propaganda and support unity.

Washington, D. C National Army Baker War Department Emmett J. Scott Booker T. Washington Army France Pershing

Middletown Boy Praised by French Government for Gallantry

Sergeant Roger B. Vail of Company A 11th Engineers Railway, son of Mr and Mrs Moses Vail of Washington Street Middletown, is cited in a French government dispatch as among American engineers who fought with the British near Cambrai on November 30. The message commends their coolness, discipline and courage after exchanging picks for rifles to help repulse the German attack.

Washington Wil America Iouse Senate Capitol Jong Congress Mike Seat Middletown Roger B. Vail Co. A 11Th Engineers, Railway Moses Vail Washington Street France Cambrai

Powelson Tribute Cited At Newburgh Court Memorial

In Newburgh court, Hon. A H F Seeger delivered a tribute to the late A V N Powelson, praising his 48 years at the bar and lifelong devotion to family and clients, noting his scholarly kindly nature and family focus over ambition. The memorial followed the court’s opening. trials were adjourned to Thursday with several cases listed for the coming weeks.

Supreme Court Newburgh W. A. Parshall Port Jervis Thomas Watts Middletown Joseph Merritt Goshen A. H. F. Seeger A. V. N. Powelson

Cheaper Light and Power Likely for Port Jervis

Port Jervis December 5 President E BR Mandeville of the Orange County Public Service Corporation says rate schedules for electricity and water are being prepared for the company properties and will be announced once finalized. The new rates, to take effect January 1, 1878, follow prior movements in Middletown and Port Jervis with early hearings planned by the commission in 1877 across Orange County electric and gas service.

Fred Port Jervis E. BR. Mandeville Orange Count Public Service Corporation maineMice Middletown Port Jerse Mandesalle

Great Expectet from the era of uncertain finances

Fragmentary notes describe expectations of men about payments and borrowed funds due on a specific day. The text hints at anticipated checks or wages and debt repayment but provides few concrete details or names.

Smithers Jewel Theft Grips New York Home

The home of banker Frank Smithers on Park Avenue is robbed of jewels valued in the thousands. Police hunt a skilled thief who entered Monday night via a knotted rope, escaping to the roof. items stolen include a dark pearl stickpin, sapphire, gold pagé, and other pieces. Smithers is father of Rev. Mr. Smithers Jr., rector of Grace Episcopal Church.

New York Frank Smithers Acs Tark Avenue Nehaborhond Chiahbmee

Pome Levy Money Tell

In a brief, fragmentary note the text laments numerous pests allowed to grin and cites the United States as facing a growing problem from insects, whose actions are described as causing gresemg Gem.

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