Orange County Times-Press History and Editorial Notes
The page describes the Orange County Times-Press and its lineage from Tri-Weekly and Semi-Weekly papers with dates and editors. It lists John D. Stivers as editor and H. Knickerbocker as manager, notes association with the AP, and provides publishing and business office details for Middletown. It mentions subscription rates, acceptance of notices, and printing services.
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Et Press
Orange County
John D. Stivhis
H. Knickerbockhr
Associated Press
PostoMce
Middletown
Dec 15 in American History and Astronomical Events
December 15 notes mark the 1804 start of the Nashville battle as Confederates under Hood clash with Gen Thomas's Union forces. Also listed are the 1923 Fur Seal Treaty binding US, Russia, Japan, and Britain. the 1612 death of Whitelaw Meld, US ambassador to England. Astronomical events predict morning and evening planetary conjunctions and visible planets Jupiter Mercury Venus Saturn.
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Nashville
Tenn
J.B. Hood
George Thomas
United States
Nussia
Japan
Great
Britain
Eue
Whitelaw Meld
England
London
Jupiter
Mary
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Navy policy and Daniels report amid naval build up debate
The article describes Secretary Daniels facing scrutiny from President Wilson over the Navy's size and strategy. It summarizes his annual report and the Naval General Board's recommended build plan, including dreadnoughts, destroyers, submarines, and auxiliary ships, amid European war impacts and questions of national defense.
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Joseynus Daniels
Department of the Navy
de Frue
Wilson
Detola
Preanisen
Navy
O Delout
Daniels
Adda
Navy General Board
United States Navy
Daniela
Craat
Recommendations Urge Air Service Build-Up in 1913
1913 proposals highlight dangerous aviation gaps for the navy and army. Twelve aircraft are spread across services, with two of the same type and insufficient speed and capacity. Urges Congress to appropriate at least 1 000 000 dollars to create an efficient air service for early detection, scouting, and potential air attacks.
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Department
Navy
Mora
Lim
Wourd
Louis
Congress
England Sees The Light In Naval Policy Shift
The article argues Britain will not lay down another dreadnought and will focus on armed cruisers destroyers and submarines. It notes recent losses the Audacious and Bulwark influence policy while Newcastle Tyne lathers echo shipyard activity and debates over naval strategy amid wartime tensions.
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England
Tyne
Newcastle
Lorey Scart
Kugel
Tondore
Newark mayor-elect pledges open approach to office
The Newark mayor-elect vows to keep his course for convictions while inviting public input. He aims to serve with tact, patience, and humor, resisting pressure from nonconforming voices and stressing responsive governance.
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Newark
N. J
Weskers
Danny
The States Crops and Farmers' Prospects Report
The article describes USDA statistics on state crop production with a national map. Several states exceed the average while others miss the mark. It notes New York and California among states contrasted, naming farmers and officials and urging continued attention to crop yields and policy.
Municipal Christmas Tree Dream Spreads Across Cities
The essay argues for a democratic municipal Christmas tree as a shared public celebration. It recounts New York City starting the idea two years ago, with 66 foot Adirondack firs in Madison Square Park and 16 000 attendees. It urges inclusive community rites and charity, inviting all to gather in a spirit of unity beyond church or creed.
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Europe
Bethelehem
America
Cites
Made
New York City
Germany
New York
Kleatist
Adirondacks
Madison Square Park
Bethlehem
Chicago
Hoston
Hartford
Minty Clifton
Hudson River
Tim
Montgomery County Notes Include Home Heater Work and Local Services
Local items report Al Young, a forward in Searsville, wiring a seven hundred foot line to heat his dwelling and barn. Mrs. Van Kouren remains ill in Thrall Hospital. Montgomery Grange plans a meeting on Monday the 21st. Jacob Shuhnan repairs Values Hotel after the jewelry shop’s move. Several social visits and funeral attendances are noted, including Miss Thomas Hilder and Mrs. Lider relations, with church services at Shawanah.
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Montgomery
al Young Hiead
Searsville
Alpe
Youngblood
Mister van Kouren
Thrall
Middletown
Montgomery Grange
Jacob Shuhnan
Values Hotel
Grant
A. Laith
Butra Nova Club
Thia
Mra
Tarry Hasbrouck
Margaret Kernechan
Wark
Kefresh Touuta
Wiliam McNeal
Thomas Hidler
Wahlen
Syidanfeld
Masa
Mies Sale Conger
Thie Lucahits
Wawhina
Montclair
Lider
Hawkins
Meredean van Steenburgh
Vis
Sarah Jane van Steentairsh
Shawanah Charch
Me van Steonturedl
Reunacheh
Farina
Deputy Chapman to Remain in Albany
Amohd S Charman resigns at Gp theate Vabieer and will stay in Albany amid a unclear local event. The report notes associated figures Las Ge tay, Mr Uginan, and Newbury with Grehen OY Yawner linked to the situation.
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Chapman
Albany
Charman
Ian
Uginan
Newbury
Grehen
Ends Life at Port Jervis
In Port Jervis on December 11 a man named Taylor Smith was found dead in an Erie Hotel room about 9:30 AM. Coroner B G Harding ruled death by asphyxiation after an investigation. Smith, about 60, had resided at Ena House recently and was observed to be of good appearance. A hotel employee smelled escaping gas in the hallway, and the room door was found locked and broken in. Smith had tried to plug all gas leaks.
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Port Jervis
Taylor Smith
Erie
B. G. Harding
Taylor
Ena
Smith
Death of Mrs Lybolt From Natural Causes Near Denton
Mrs Wintile Lybolt wife of M Lybolt of Pellets Island near Denton died Friday night at 20 from tuberculosis with complications Coroner James H Yarding was called and the body moved to Florida Retin Undertaking Parlors East Muda Street Dr H J Shenoy made the examination and found the cause of death Tuberculosis with complications She was 28 and survived by her husband a son and daughter
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Wintile Lybolt
M. Lybolt
Pellett's Island
Denton
James H. Yarding
Fla. Retin
East Muda Street
H. J. Shenoy
Lydoll
Tesides
D. D. Stever Secures Major Contract
The article reports D. D. Stever securing a large contract related to a stone work project at the Capitol complex. Snippets reference Detroit and Wisconsin sites, with signatures from industry firms and local officials. Details are incomplete but indicate a high value agreement tied to state construction efforts.
Marked shifts in party order eyed for next ballot
The coming general election ballot will rearrange party placement. Republicans rise to first, Democrats second, Hearst third, with Progressives dropping to sixth as minor parties shift positions based on gubernatorial vote patterns from 1913 and 1914.
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Glynn
Independence League
Hearst Party
Progressives
Frederick Mr. Davenport
Chauncey M. Hamlin
Leutenant
William Sulzer
American Party
Prohibition Party
Sulzer
Socialist Labor Party
Bull Moose Party
Oscar Straus
Manhattan
Kings
Bull Moose
Republcan
Socialism Topic at Universalist Church Address
At Christ Universalist Church Sunday evening, Rev. J. C. Hogan of Monroe discussed what socialism offers the world. He argued socialism aligns with Jesus teachings, supports real religion through conduct, and aims to restore the Golden Rule under capitalism or socialism.
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Christ Universalist Church
J. C. Hogan
Monroe
Ther
Fair and supper raise funds for Mi C A in Warwick
The Mi C A fair and supper drew many attendees despite poor weather. Lemon Lads entertained children, prizes and a cake raffle attracted crowds, and the event added a welcome sum to the treasury. James Gavican and Calvin Vos plan to spend winter in the city after selling their farm home near the palace.
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Warwick
Fred Herzelman
Rall
I Toad
Mt. Hermon
Mass
Wiam R. Welling
New York
Gilbert AL Williams
Gaushier
Edith
Wiliams
James Gavican
Calvin Vos
Fillace
Vox Wihler
Crcin
Man
Grinca
Water
Channces Dolson
MD School
Rantist Them
Yen Keeweelgtad
Ck Semele
Fragmentary Quote Reflects Press Opinion on Attentions
A garbled quote from the Cleveland Leader discusses a philosopher named Toy and a reputation that attracts kind fiends. the fragment suggests media attitude toward power and influence, with unclear attribution and wording.
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Toy
Cleveland
Manguino Held for Grand Jury on Robbery Charge
Antonio Manguino was remanded to jail by Justice Dunn of Cornwall to await grand jury action on a first degree robbery charge. The indictment alleges he and two companions entered a railroad workers’ building, two Italians guarded exits, while Manguino allegedly forced employees to surrender possessions, including $34 from John Bayonni.
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Newburgh
Des
Antonio Manguino
Dunn
Cornwall
Manguino
John Bayonni
Hayonni
Montgomery Dance Set in Grange Hall by Local Committee
A village dance will be held in Grange Hall with committee members Harold Wilkin Herbert Kernochan William Hadaway Earl Hanlon and Clarence Crabtree. Music by Has kin orchestra and attendees will enjoy new dance steps and refreshments.
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Montgomery
Grange
Harold Wilkin
Herbert Kernochan
Wiliam Hadaway
Earl Hanlon
Clarence Crabtree
Haskin
George A. Osborn
Washington
The
National Bank of Montgomery
E. I. Emerson
Ayers Brothers
Frank Defazo
Federal sleuths raid money mill in New York
New York December 14 federal agents led by William J Flynn chief of the United States secret service raided a rear room of 108 Lexington avenue discovering a complete counterfeiting plant. Three men were arrested including engraver George Brend age 74 and clerks Willian G Peterson 20 and James M Faules 23.
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New York
Lexington Avenue
Wiliam J. Flynn
United States Secret Service
Flynn
Newark
Secret Service
George Brend
Willan G. Peterson
James M. Faules
M Auliffe Verdict Reversed By Appellate Court
The Appellate Division reversed the February Goshen jury verdict of 520,000 in favor of Timothy McAuliffe against West Shore Railroad and ordered a new trial. The ruling marks the largest negligence award in Orange County history and may lead to further appellate action. Maybrook attorney A Stern of New York was in town recently.
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Supreme Court
Timothy McAuliffe
West Shore Railroad
Goshen
Orange County
Maybrook
A. Stern
New York
Unnecessary quip appears in Harvard Lampoon ad
A brief ditty quotes a humorous exchange about a fool and a thought Binks should know. The snippet also notes to watch the want columns as an advertisement line.
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Binks
Harvard Lampoon
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