Identifying the Dead After Halifax Explosion Mystery
Halifax faced a tremor of sorrow after a blast thought to be German caused the TNT earthquake. Police arrested Captain Lamedoc and Pilot Mackay of the Montlane and detained Tino crew as an Admiralty inquiry began. The city mourned many dead, held one general service, and burial rites were limited by clergy shortages.
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Halifax
Hanrahan
Lamedoc
Mackay
Montlane
Tino
Mont Blanc
TNT
Besowun
Krtown
S.A
Bel-gian
Mont Bianc
Biting Cold Follows the Snow Storm Saturday
A Saturday snowstorm dumped four inches on Middletown with winds 60 to 70 mph and sleet later, halting railroad traffic across the Northeast. Residents hid indoors as drifts formed in rural areas and Wallkill Transit traffic slowed. big rotary sweepers cleared tracks but wind filled lines again. Continued on page eight.
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Orange County
Middletown
Wallkill Transit Co
Car Barna
Mechanicstown
Goshen
Sergeant Bunde Seeks Recruits For Local Draft-Era Call
Recruiting Sergeant Arthur M. K. Bunde daily secures volunteers who prefer enlistment before December 15. Norman Harris of Goshen shipped to Poughkeepsie and then Fort Slocum. Several men listed to depart by train 4:2 pm Tuesday include Armstrong Cox Snyder Cortright Johnston Levins Benedict. Some denied for defects now. others cycled or exempted not eligible for enlistment.</s>
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Arthur M. K. Bunde
Norman Harris
Goshen
Poughkeepsie
Fort Slocum
Albert W. Armstrong
Prince Street
James D. Cox
Union Street
Lewis H. Snyder
Commonwealth Avenue
Poughkeepsl
Death of Infant Baratinat at Goshen Home
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Barber died at 19 Wickham Avenue. Funeral services are Wednesday at 1 noon at 229 Oclock in charge of Rev F S Haines. Interment follows in the fans plot of State Hill Cemetery Goshen.
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Gothen
Derie-Joseph Barber
Baratinat
Joseph Barber
Wickham Aacaie
Shais Vuslarce
Charze
F. S. Haines
State Hil
Goshen
Fight 1 Oet Now
A fragmented boxing note hints at a struggle where fighters must confront a threat or perish. It mentions Bow and Whary Joe Sed BR and references other names like L and Ste mo as part of a partial roster. The wording remains unclear but conveys an urgent, perilous bout.
Warm Praise for Teachers and War Time Sermons
A church program notes a 4 PM service at First Presbyterian praising teachers and public schools with Rev Dr Kirkwood urging encouragement for educators. St Pauls quotes Rev Dr Grinton on war time service, discipline, and courage, urging young men to stay strong. Web Horton Memorial hosts Dr Wight on growth through wartime education. Next week features a program for young women and a final sermon titled When America Wins.
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First Presbyterian Church
Kirkwood
United States
St Paul's Church
Grinton
St. Paul's Church
Israel
Gideon
Web Horton Memorial
America
Blanket Your Horses Seeks Cold Weather Protection
During the past two days many yanks of horses have failed to blank et their animals while they have been adding up the streets. The Botres should be blanketed. It is cree and Chumsen put to give them adequate protection from the cold.
Soldiers Home For Holidays At Camp Wadsworth
Five percent of Middle town soldiers at Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg will be allowed to come home for Christmas and an equal number will get furloughs to visit relatives over New Year Selection will be by officers with some men granted leave Lieut Vernon reports the 27th Division may not depart for France soon Major General O Ryan says no definite orders yet Transportation limits affect departure timing Thanksgiving at the camp featured a special menu and good spirits supporting the holiday observance
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Middletown
Soleuthern
Lieut
Vernon
France
John F. O'Ryan
German massing great Western Front army warned
Washington reports Secretary Baker in the Weekly War Review warns that Germany has massed its largest army of the war on the western front. He urges the United States to speed up military preparations to counter the threat and notes Russia peace talks have enabled German manpower buildup since Tannenberg. The review cites a Cambrai front counteroffensive regain as less than a third of lost territory.
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Washington
Germany
Baker
United States
Tanneburg
Russia
Cambrai Front
Austro Hungary must have freedom return says Ryerson
Ira J Ryerson and wife spoke in Gashen recounting Austrian Hungarian demands for democracy after four years of war Their Hungary focus highlighted Kaiser era control with 300000 troops stationed to quell unrest They argue war weariness and refugee tragedies push for peace and political change.
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Austria
Hungary
Kaiser
Ira J. Ryerson
Ryerson
Gashen
Austria-Hungary
Capt Ballman Heard From Spartanburg Masons Event
Capt Jacob Ballman from Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg S C reports a rare special communication of Mason Lodge No 70 Spartanburg attended by Grand Lodge officers and representatives from many states. The ceremonial focus included the Third Degree work with Masons in uniform presenting the craft.
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C. C. Bogart
Jacob 5. Ballman
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburs
S. C
Ao Masonic Lodge
Lie. J
Spartan Leds
No. 70
Apno Mimis
Fedacs
Spellaci
Angutars
Hallman
Bat
Pepesenting Hoffman
Was
Tan Bas
Merceie
Binzhamon Dodae
Early Close of the River Boat Season Seen
A fragmentary notice reports an early close of river boat season with Provisional Harbor items. New York date December 18 notes ships and crews in harbor and a Seattle or regional company rep delivering a sweater to a man. Women of Mildbrown New York contributed knitted helmets for a rail company and asked to share more if needed.
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S Dar
Chicago to Bar Dancing License Proposal
A proposed ordinance aims to bar public dancing by licensees in Chicago. The measure targets public venues with penalties to curb dancing activities deemed unlawful under the revised rules. The policy would require compliance checks and potential fines for violations.
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Chicago
Woman admits firing a house in Port Jervis case
Mrs. Fannie Olden, 40, admitted igniting a house in Matamoras after a string of investigations. She pleaded guilty to petit larceny of shirts in Port Jervis and awaits sentencing. Authorities say she confessed to starting the fire at the Deckley house on December 1, explaining her motive tied to her absent common law husband. Extradition proceedings possible. if not, she faces jail in Govke for the elapse.
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Port Jervis
Fannie Olden
Foticeman Campbell
J. R Duffy
Jersey Avenue
W. 5
Bevana
Ofice of
Part Jervis
Olden
Deckley
Matamoeras
Matamoras
Govkea
Sawataah
Matamioras
Trestates
Mataingras
Dechles
Giden
Shoriis
Moon
Musuce Bal Tispende
Mra
Bevans
Matamyrae
Manwaring
Oreith
Matamortas
Jndet Milferg
iTand Jors
James Briscoll Fractures Ankle in Fall
Jams Roteell of FT Cottase Mel sugined a faciar of the a doa Maul, shee ow fea pits shea x or cone woud. When he slipped and fell to the floor, De. J.B Halt recommended the removal of the man to Thrall Hospital where the fracture was treated.
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de. J.B
Thrall Hospital
Patent Teacher Association Meeting at Linden S Church School
The Patent Teacher Association of Linden School will meet Tuesday afternoon at the school at 2 o'clock. The event is set for Linden Avenue area, with attendees expected from the Linden district.
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Patent Teacher Association of the
Linden S Cnge
Jerusalem Surrenders to British Forces in War-Torn City
From London to New York the day’s despatches report Jerusalem capitulating after long siege, marking a decisive shift in control near the Suez Canal and Egypt campaigns. Bolshevik threats loom in southern Russia as generals move to seize power and cut Siberian food supplies. Portugal forms a new cabinet amid Lisbon hostilities, while a New York ceremony records Heteny McTaclan’s first communion with family and clergy witnesses.
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London
Southortorn
Russia
Kaledines
Dutoi
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Jerusalem
Teutons
Associated Press
Washinska
Turapiie
Walter J. Breakell, JR
Walter J. Sreakell, Jr
W. J. Greakell
Ottaville
Navy
U. S
Nebraska
Sergeant Bunde
Fred
Rogers
D. PD. McMonagia
Hotets
Dr. R. 0. Kirkwood
St. Paul's
Co. I
Lieut. R. M. Vernon
Spartanburg
Goshen Reinsman
Oie
Frederic C. Woodward
Officera’ Reserve Corps
Judge Advocate General
Washington, D. C
Woodward
Ballman
Vos
Hudson Navigation
New York
James Briscoll
Linden Avenue
Holy City
Turk
Gen. Dutoff
Andrew Bonar Law
Lease of Commons
Turkey
Suez Canal
Egypt
Portugal
Lisbon
Paris
New York Herald
Thomas S. McTaclan
Nie
McParlan Ja
St. Gregory
Livle Misa Nicitwan
James Coirmniogs
Warhyatien Arrais Hinesicn
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