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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
5
An advisory committee told Times-Press readers that although coal is scarce, residents will be supplied. The group, aiding Walter H. Whitehill of Newburgh, said many well off residents have cellar stocks and emphasized conserving power by closing off unused rooms.
Weather brief notes continued cold with northeast winds today and tomorrow. Forecast calls for chilly conditions and light winds, with no warmer trend evident in the immediate period.
In Pompton Lakes New Jersey yesterday seven people were injured when a powder mixer in Coit No 7 at the du Pont plant exploded. Foreman Frank Dibbel sustained severe facial burns and eye injury. Mrs Hennel Rathart and Mrs Lilian Meredith were also badly hurt. The building was wrecked and fifty workers quit citing danger.
Five soldiers born at Fort Hancock New Jersey ask for young city residents to write to them. They are Sergeant Mitherfield 22 Private Joseph TsMs one and Private Campbell 24 Private Crater 28 Private Bootha 22 of the 5th Co Coast Artillery. Correspondence should be sent to Fort Hancock New Jersey.
Report of Melwiets preparations to send boys to Camp Wadsworth amid a note from Mrs. Charles W. Stitt, chairman, urging parents and friends to guide and support the boys’ departure and helmets for the soldiers in training.
Mrs. Susan Urban of Roscoe Sullivan County, 70, suffered severe injuries when her car was struck by a Paige touring car on the Monticello road near Wurtsboro. The Paige driver fled. authorities and police searched the area for him as the Ford driver Fred Will reported the collision. The injured woman was taken to Lew Maliz for treatment.
An explosion at the Budson River Shipyard killed two workers and injured several others. Among the dead were named individuals while others were taken to Kingston City Hospital for treatment. Investigators from the Hildebrandt Company and local authorities reviewed small vessel work tied to government contracts.
A municipal civil service examination was held in the Common Council chamber for posts including superintendent of fire alarm and charity commissioner. An additional test for school janitors and police constables started at 7 30 pm. The commission comprises Dr H C McBrair chairman Emil E Raasch and Russell M Vernon with Vernon serving at Camp Wadsworth, leaving two acting on this occasion.
London reports twenty five German aircraft attacked England today, with six reaching London. Two raiders were shot down and the crews of three men each were captured.
New York dispatch reports America’s war Christmas mail sent to camps and trenches. Six hundred thousand packages compacted and sealed while two hundred thousand were opened for inspection. More mail anticipated but delivery by December 25 remains uncertain due to combat zones and logistics.
The Malian Folnical Club voted to hold an entertainment and dance on an upcoming Wednesday evening to raise funds for Malian refugees who have fled conflicts to other regions. The event aims to aid those displaced by the unrest.
Russian emissaries report evasive responses from Central Powers on armistice terms. Germany seeks broad truce scope and wants troops free to move. Russians demand no troop withdrawals from the theater and evacuations in the Gulf of Riga. Germans propose armistice restricted to the Baltic to Black Sea front. Temporary halt set at seventy eight days.
The French steamship Mont Blanc collided with the Belgian relief steamer Joma in Halifax harbor near Pier 8, triggering a blast that killed up to 2,000, wounded thousands, and ruined ships and buildings across two miles of the waterfront. Debris and fires spread through Amherst and Dartmouth as relief trains rushed to the scene amid blackout censorship.
Private James A. Mc Ginnis of Co. I 107th U S Infantry is shown at Camp Wadsworth in a trench bomb throwing pose. Halifax suffers widespread destruction with hundreds dead and millions in losses as telegraph facilities are seized and ships in harbor fate unknown.
London reportsGermany may press for peace through new negotiations before year end. Observers note hard bargaining and potential breakdowns as Berlin signals readiness to trade concessions with Britain and France in exchange for stability and broader links to Asia.
Market officials and commission members express satisfaction with recent performance while awaiting clearer signals on next season. They anticipate continued public market demand and plan to address lingering gaps affecting future operations.
Four railroad employees died and two were seriously injured when Eria train No 48 collided with fast freight No 78 in the Susquehanna yards near Port Jervis. Officials report extensive debris cleared after hours of work. injured include James M. Kelly and D F Moore.
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