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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1914

Page

5

Newburgh Condemnation Threat Over Storm King Route

Newburgh officials threaten to seize a right of way through Cornwall property held by Storm King Stone Co if it does not accept a $1,000 offer for the Storm King highway. The company has asked $300,000, and condemnation is likely after December 16, delaying construction until late 1905.

Newburgh Storm Mingstone Company Orango County Stone Company William MI. Palmer Good Roads Committee Storm King Stone Co Palmer

Italian with gun threat ends arrest on Fulton Street

Lewis Corbin, a Black man, was arrested at 12 16 Sunday morning by Officer Wilson on Fulton Street carrying a single bar 12 gauge shotgun. He allegedly intended to shoot Italian August Nicholas after purported threats to Corsin. Both men were questioned and released after a suspended sentence and three days to depart Iowa.

Lewis Corbin Oflicer Wilson Fulton Street Corbin August Nicholas Corsin Wilson Nicholas Polint Iowa

Carranza Warns State Department Against U S Action

General Carranza via Consul Canada at Vera Cruz formally warns the State Department that any use of force by American troops at Naco Arizona to keep Mexican rebels from entering the United States will be treated as an act of holding. He reiterates his stance aired in Vera Cruz last Saturday.

Washington Carranza Canada Vera Cruz State Department Naco Auizora

Masonic Lodge of Port Jervis Elects Officials

The Port Jervis Masonic Lodge elects its officers for the year including Frank L. Bock as Senior Warden and Edward Foes as Senior Treasurer, with Harry B. Denton as Secretary and Jon D. Swinton as Trustee.

Masonic Lodge OF Port Jervis Port Jen Nevar A Friwaz Otening and Ui

Agreement Reached in Factory Strike at Millen Aikenhead & Company

The dispute at the shirt factory on Academy avenue ended with operators returning to work after negotiations. Two young women reported a New York interview with Mr. Aikenhead who promised resolution if workers resumed duties. Negotiations had been under way since the disagreement began Thursday morning.

Millen, Aikenhead & Company New York Millen Aikenhead_ & ‘Company Academy Avenue Aikenhead Ena

Mangled Body Found On Track In Paterson

The body of a man believed to be John Vat Gordon was found near the Riverside crossing of the Erie Railroad in Paterson New Jersey. Identification came from a savings book and a sales slip. remains strewn from Riverside Station toward the crossing after a likely collision with an eastbound express.

Paterson N. J Staton River Street New York

Rabies Fatal to New York Youth Passes

Nathan Jacobs age three from the Bronx and Mion Graustein six were bitten by a fox terrier on Nov 9. Jacobs died of rabies at Ward Parker hospital after delayed Pasteur treatment. Graustein recovered following prompt therapy.

New York Nathan Jacobs Bronx Mion Graustein Parker St the Hospital Jacobschi

Voorhis charges to be renewed in New York

The Hopest Ballot Association plans to file new charges against John R. Voorhis, state superintendent of elections, accusing him of negligence and inefficiency as part of a political move in February.

Voorhis New York Bec Cries & Whitman Pew John R. Voorhis

Teen struck by 2200 volt live wire in Beekman Street incident

Martin Wailey, 13, son of Mrs. Joseph Goodwin, Beekman Street, Beacon, was playing near Fishkillon Hudson School on South Avenue when he tripped and touched a live wire. He survived but is hospitalized with injuries as investigators confirm a 2200 volt current.

Heacon Martin Wailey Joseph Goodwin Beekman Street Fishkillon-Hudson South Avenue Wise Nan John J. Donnelly The Electric Company

New Enterprise Hive Elects Officers

New Enterprise Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees elected officers including Com Emma J. Knapp Lieut Com Lena McGuire and P Com Hermioa Gof R K Katherine Gott F A Siznora Stratton Chaplain Dollie Esworth L A Jessie Van Curren Sat A Irene Stanton Sentheim Saraa Ward Picket Katherine Staucer The regular monthly meeting will be held on December 14 at 243 East Main Street.

New Enterprise Hive Ladies of the Maccabees Emima J. Knapp Lena McGuire Sovigl East Main Street

Senate recess shortened to five days this Christmas

Washington reports the senate Democrats approved a five day Christmas recess cutting the usual two weeks. Leaders aim to finish essential business by March 4. The break runs from December 24 Christmas Eve to December 26, with some members likely staying west or south to avoid missing events. Marion L. Turrentine, son of Rev. MS Turrentines of Monticello, won Princeton University’s Stinnecke scholarship, a three year award of 373 dollars in a special examination.

Washington Senate Democrats Rome Marion L. Turrentine

Successful Man of Affairs Dies in Liberty at 59

James Chandler Young, a prominent Liberty merchant, bank president, farmer, and cattle trader, died at his home after a prolonged illness. He led the Sullivan County National Bank and held positions at several banks and firms. Survived by his wife Emma Crary and two daughters, his funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at his home.

Liberty James Chandler Young Bis Young Sullivan County National Bank National Union Bank Ilenticello First National Bank Roscoe Elonville Savings Bank Ellenville Young, Messiter & Dodge Sullivan County Fairfield Dairy Co Montclair X. J Haywood Macon Jack$an Counmies North Carolina United States Appalachian Forest Reserve Easilly Emma Crary Dinghamton

Christmas Sale at Parish House by Universalist Circle

A parish Universalist Christmas sale is organized by the Missi Circle at Parish House Thore day reclining. Four tables will offer foods, fancy articles, candy, and gift items at set prices. Chairs include Mrs. Mater, Fredericks, Mrs. Neatinz, and Mrs. Porvig. Tea service for patrons 2 to 3.

Universalist Thoreday Missi Circle Mater Gemestic Fredericks Chaiiman Mies Neatinz Porvig

Pardon Plea Submitted for Prisoner Beach in Norwich

A petition signed by hundreds of Norwich and Quegnia residents was presented to Governor Gone a Athan requesting a pardon for Pewmett L Beach, who was tried here and is now serving a life term in Au e prison. Fears are for mourning Horace AL Boshnell at Nineveh Janction.

Norwich Quegnia Athan Pewmett L. Beach Horace AL. Boshnell Nineveh Ae J Auei

Burglary Hit Port Jervis Jewelry Store

In Port Jervis on Sunday about 3 am Julius Levin’s Front and Sussex streets jewelry store was looted of $300 in watches pins and merchandise. A salt case strap found near the door is the only clue as officers and county police seek suspects after the rear window was forced open.

Port Jervis Julius. Levin Front Sussex Erie ‘Tralien Leary Levin

Fire orders to be modified after talks with engineers

Deputy State Fire Marshal George H. O Rourke left the city after several days of meetings with property owners and attorneys regarding recent orders requiring buildings to equip fire fighting apparatus. The discussions led to plans to rescind and modify the orders to fit local needs, with Chief Engineer O Rourke meeting with lawyers on Saturday.

George BH. O'Rourke Russell Wiggins Herbert B Hoyce Chiecf O'Rourke Engineer O'Rourke

Death Reveals Remarkable Life of Taylor Smith

Port Jesus December 14. The death of Taylor Smith at the Erie hotel on Friday reveals a long and varied career. A native of Milford Pennsylvania his father Jas S Smith served as sheriff of Pike County from 1830 to 1856. Taylor Smith worked as a lock tender for the Delaware and Hudson Canal stock No 11 in Lehigh Valley then joined the Erie railroad as brake man and conductor on the Delaware Division for 17 or 18 years. He later drove high atimes in Wertial tomushiz and Matamoras. He left behind several relatives and was about fifty years old.

Port Jesus Taylor Smith Hotel Erie Woelunicem Lachawaxen Kewnabip Tike Coonts Wettfall Erie Railroad Delaware Port Jerris Basquebannsa Variog Jatimore Wertial Tomushiz Matamoras

George G Otis Falls Falls and Breaks Leg

George G Otis Falls of 332 South test ithie city fell on the pr Zer atk ya South street in front of the Denton property Sunday night and Keke hit Jeg. He was emtqred to Rishom where Dr tiv gs attended him. Conducted jail service Rev RL Irving Watking of thir city accompanied by several others went to Goshen Sunday afternoon and conducted services in the county Jail.

George G. Os Gtest Ithie City Zeratk Denton Sundar Keke Jeg Rishom Dr. T. DB. Gs Irving Watking Thir Cty Goshen

Allied Advance Expected Soon After Turkish Ship Sinking

London reports a British submarine torpedoed the Turkish battleship Messudieh in the Dardanelles, with the vessel sinking despite pursuit. The alert notes allied expectations of a general advance through France and Belgium, while front lines in Poland and elsewhere show limited changes.

London Butean Messudieh Norman S. Holbyok Royal Navy Dardenelles Messadieh Far Russia Germany Poland France Belgium Alsace Paris Flanders Meuse Spectre Berlin Tageblatt Sofa Balgari Fie Murslu Baron von der Gnitz Constantinople Belsiux Pietrkow Russian Hss Acen

Kaiser's Ill Health Reported Ahead of Possible Operation

Dec 14 Basle private Berlin briefing says the Kaiser may undergo an operation for serious throat trouble. Front return impossible before Christmas two months rest advised. Despite illness not deemed dangerous the emperor remains fixated on wartime progress and continues to influence headquarters. The crown prince has arrived in Berlin and references his father Frederick III who died in 1881 after throat cancer surgery at age fifty seven.

Basle Berlin Christias Coastern Frederick III Frederick Wi

Six Hurt In New Elevated Crash

A double collision on the west side elevated line injured six people. Motorman Henry Glaser of the Ninth Avenue express and others escaped serious harm after both trains collided. Passengers reported jolts and a minor shock but no serious injuries. all received medical attention and went home.

New York Resternar Henry Glaser Edeccombe Avenue Avene Tate Nisemererner

Peace Insurance Luncheon Discusses War Readiness

New York December 4 Henry Stimpson former secretary of war Major General Leonard Wood and Mayor Aittchel will discuss national preparedness at a Peace Insurance luncheon of the Merchants' association council at the Hotel Astor tomorrow. Chairman William De Breed says the talk will offer constructive suggestions on avoiding entanglement while seeking peace and timely actions for national security.

New York Henry I. Stimson Leonard A. Woodend Aittchel Wetchers’ Council Merchants’ Association Hotel Astor William Dc Breed Tomorow

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