Orange County Semi-Weekly Times Advertisement Note
Fragmented OCR text shows early 1900s newspaper boilerplate with establishment notes, advertising policies, and pricing. Mentions Orange County publications, subscription rates, mail matter status, and notices about death and funeral notices formatting. Includes names like Stivers and Knickerbocker, and references to press associations and printing services.
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Hubackimon Raver
Advancy
Times-Trese
Stampa
Hartford Anti war convention meets in December 1814
Daily History notes the Hartford gathering lasting twenty days with closed doors to discuss security and defense. Other items include Napoleon's remains repointed in Paris, Donald Ottendorfer's death, Austrians evacuating Belgrade in 1914, and a 1915 peace ship arrival at Kirkwall. Astronomical events mention Altair near the horizon and Venus and Jupiter visible all night.
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Hartford
Napoleon
St. Heleng
Tariff policy and 1916 election results analysis
The piece argues the 1916 vote shows no mandate for continued tariff policy at the Wilson Underwood line. It notes gains for Republicans in the House and rising Senate numbers, claiming voters treated the election as a broad panorama rather than a single policy verdict. It concludes the nation chose normal growth and wartime restraint over tariff conflicts and party tactics.
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Wilson
Ohio
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Isauer
Adeo
House
America
Hebe
Women Workers In Mines Reflect Harsh Conditions
A dispatch from Great Falls Montana notes women performing demanding labor in mines, facing restrictions and hardship. The report, describing a typical condition, highlights alien populations and the broad replication of such scenes in other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Vermier
Immigrant Labor and the Burden on American Families
A discussion on foreign born wives joining farm work, noting stronger immigrant women and mortgage relief, while questioning if American women should abandon homes to labor outside. Argues health and education tradeoffs, home duties, and risks to domestic life, food, and children.
Japanese Prosperity Fueled by War Trade and Investments
The text notes long known European war effects, highlighting Japan’s prosperity through large purchases of American securities worth between 10,000,000 and 60,000,000 dollars and increased exports now shifting away from Germany. It mentions Japan shipping bullion to the United States, transferring funds to the San Francisco mint, and plans to fund government notes in London, framing Japan as gaining competitive advantage in postwar industry.
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Alout
Daily
Millionites
Japan
New York
Klauphun
San Francisco
Ake IL
London
Hirkiah
HoJo
United States
For a Lasting Peace Joins Hands With World Powers
The piece argues that the wartime toll shows the futility of war and urges nations to unite with the United States to form a permanent league for peace. It credits President Wilson and leaders like Grey for rallying support and envisions a future where the League reinforces peace and prevents new conflicts.
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Wilson
League
Washington
Atlantic
Haqillag Na Thona
Kart Grey
Ren Ethmann
United States
We Invited Another American Crew With Warning
An American ship with an American crew faced stern warning and hints of transfer to a French company. The incident is framed as a pretext for stronger control, while a German officer—though cautious—did not ignore the tension and propaganda surrounding the event.
Unclear Passage on U S Policy and Belligerent Flags
A fragment discusses reactions to a passenger ship near the coast and attitudes toward belligerents. It notes tense sentiment in the United States, mentions policing of travel and workmen, and references international law and entente flags with unclear attribution. The text implies debate on neutrality and safety for Americans abroad.
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Jagee
Unis
Germany
United States
Ubion
Diplomatic changes as resignations rise at state department
The piece notes diplomats begin resignations at the State Department as a new presidential term opens. Some seek reentry, others retire from public life. Henry Van Dyke may retire from public service to return to Princeton and write. The President’s prerogative may reshuffle, with some expected changes.
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State Department
Washington
Henry van Dyke
Princeton
Holland
van Dyke
Governor Whitman Budget Outlook In Albany Message Talk
Albany speculates on Governor Whitman's annual message to the legislature. Foreseen is a push for a single comprehensive appropriation act and constitutional fixes to enable a state budget process with executive reduction power. Finance committee delegates to confer in hope of a cooperative bill setup.
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Albany
Wavernor Whitwan
Whitman
Iccisature
Whitman Rite
Hemat
Scrambled line hints at legislative forecast and executive role
Fragmentary text suggests a prediction about the Jas legislature aided or confirmed by the executive. It reads as a garbled forecast connecting the legislature with executive action, but lacks clear entities or events for specifics.
Teacher Accuses Woman of Assault in New Windsor
New Windsor December reports a warrant requested for Mrs. Spencer G. Brown and her nephew William Murphy on assault charges filed by teacher Helen Marius Rourke of Highland Falls. Rourke alleges Brown and Murphy attacked in Moodna school, pulled hair, beat, and chased her to a hotel before escape.
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Talephose
Times-Preas
Newbeugh
Rourke
Brown
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Rourke
Accident details received in city
John R. Tompkiney, a former 0. & W. workman, injured in the Waterbury New Haven yards on December 6, is reported in serious condition. Initial reports of death and severed legs proved false. he suffers a mangled left leg and crushed right leg with possible saved limbs if no complications arise. Eyewitnesses say he fell from a box car between two cars as a conductor and brakeman assisted.
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John R. Tompkiney
Nash
Crane
Tompkins
O'flector
Fingman Montgomery
Warner Freer
Freer
Miea Johnson
New Haven
Marold Freer
Bert Tompkins
C. N. EB
Waterbury
Charles B. Prior Dies in New York
Charles B Prior formerly of this city died in Bellevue Hospital New York Saturday of pneumonia age about 40 years He was born in New York son of the late Mr and Mrs B Prior spent most of life in Middletown His wife died in New York City years ago Two children Grace and Delivee survive Grace training as nurse in New York later resides at Potters Lakes N J For some months prior Mr Prior resided in the metropolis funeral and interment were held there Mrs Elekine G Kins sister of Mr Prior lives Mountain Avenue this city The mother died eleven years ago and the father a chemist died there three years ago.
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Charles B. Prior
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Pneumedia
Mr. Prior
B. Prior
Middletown
Grate
Delivehe
Potptus Lakes
S.J
Price
Metropulia
Postpone Trial of R J Bemrose
The trial of Raymond J Bemrose a Goshet West Shore railway clerk charged with detention of a Minion letter in Albany federal court for the Southern District of New York has been deferred to Friday of this week and may not be reached by then attorney Ivan A Gerdner said for the defendant
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Raymond J
Bemroser
Goshet
West Shore Railway Taal
Albany
Pederal Heapecdors
Wiet
New York
Ivan A
Gerdner
Will of Elwin Dorres Probated in Waehkinatontiite
Contested probate on Monday for Elwin Dorres who died October 11 at Waehkinatontiite. The will appoints Jane KR as adminstratrix of the estate with a 44500 claim noted in court records.
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Elwin Dorres
Waehkinatontiite
Jane KR
Identity 18 Lost by Three Parties in Statewide Vote
An official tally shows Progressive, Independence League, and American parties failed to reach the 10,000 vote threshold for governor, meaning future nominations by petition. Whitman led with 946,260 votes. Calder won U.S. Senate with 332,140 more than his Democrat foe.
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Albany
Whitman
League’ Progressive
Progressive
Independence League
American
Seabury
Gov
United States
Calder
Comba
Cuthbert W. Pound
Court of Appeals
Edward Schoeneck
Thomas J. Kreuger
Francis Hugo
Frank M. Stage
Guardsmen to Get Pay for Drilling Under New Act
National Defense Act provisions grant federal pay for drills to members of Company 1 and the Medical Department, Mirat Infantry, N.G.N.Y. for trainings attended since returning from Camp Whitman and Peekskill around the start of the year. Pay is semiannual with a minimum drill attendance, rates vary by rank from Private at 1.00 to First Lieutenant at 24.00 and Captain at 500 per year.
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Jane & Inst
Mirat Infantry
Campy Whitman and
Peekskill
Probe Accounts of Supt Downie Under Scrutiny
Monticello December 13 A statement from Sullivan County Sheriff says a missing county superintendent Cerelius E Downie is under scrutiny as investigators probe his accounts. An investigative committee of Sullivan County Supervisors began review of the poor superintendent's most recent report and will not act until it is completed. Members listed are Supervisors Anterace Avery Heinle Moore and Stodart with two meetings held Tuesday evening. The inquiry aims to examine duties and office activities since his appointment two years ago.
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Monticello
Bua
Sullivan County
Cerelius E. Downie
Sullivan Cozott Cart of
Jnveetioniing Committee
Anterace
Avery
Heinle
Moore
Stodart
Stodarteing i
Duente
Eversthtas
Periainios
Fire Insurance Men at Banquet
The Orange County insurance agents held a banquet at the Commercial Building, discussing internal matters of the local board led by President YH. Clark Horton and Secretary W. M. Frere. The event included plans for forming a county organization as a branch of the New York State Local Insurance Agents Association. A photo captioned Mrs Adams and others appeared with local notices in the Times-Press Want Ad column.
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Rcare Wedneriachoon
Shereiker
Clark Horton
Pres Dent
W. M. Frere
Orange County
New York State
Dapat’ Ance Agents’ Association
Dr Donovan Commissioned as Medical Lieutenant in NY National Guard
Dr Joges C Donovan of Middletown received a commission as a medical lieutenant in the New York State Medical Corps after his appointment was approved by the Governor. A WWI Red Cross veteran, he has served with the First Hospital Corps Detachment and the Third Field Hospital, gaining praise for his duties at Camp Whitman and mobilization camps.
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Joges C. Donovan
New York National Guard
New York State Medical Corps
Donovan
National Guard
Middletown
James Donovan
Goshen
Croas
Europe
Hospital Corps
N. G
N. Y
Camp Whitman
Firat Liautenant
H. J. —Bhelley
M.C
D. G. Dye
Utica
Peekskill
Names of Second District Captains Listed by Suffrage Association
The Second Assembly district suffrage group releases a list of captains for multiple locales including Port Jervis Chester Middletown Monroeton and Bethlehem with names such as Mrs. L. Lourra Mrs. M. M. Decker Mrs. Lavina Peck Miss Irene Carpenter Miss Sadie Williamson Mrs. Amos Manning and many others plus a noted incident of a boy escaping injury after a street collision.
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Mies
Mytta J. Gibin
Suffrage Association
Port Jervis
L. Lourra
M. M. Decker
EB. Curk
Lavina Peck
Hart Pratt
Warren Hathaway
Laura Deanett Murray
Warwick
Mise
Sarah Foster
Mise Marton Pina
Chester
Andrew Schriver
J. H. McGutwies
Middletown
Mign Sadie Wiliamson
Virginia da
Gerace Mowld
G. L. Moleemb
C. A. Ketcham
Miex
Mary Norrie
J. & Githe
Morta J. Gibbs
Edward Ayes
Zo OK Gremie
Fragmented Text Describes Quake Beliefs Amid Debris
Partially legible lines refer to beliefs about earthquakes being driven by spirits of the dead and warnings to avoid political or social turmoil. The text mentions places and authorities but is too fragmentary to identify clear events, dates, or names.
Largest funeral casket ever bows to Newburgh 450lb woman
Report of a monumental funeral in Newburgh for a 450 pound woman. The casket, 8 feet long and 24 inches deep, required removal of a doorway to move the coffin from the house where the deceased lived.
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Newburgh
Dee
Denakee & Ben
Chambers 1
I. Hannigan
O'Neill
Erie Railroad Worker Injured at James Street Depot
Harry C. Warren of the Erie Railroad baggage department was severely injured at the James street depot Tuesday while unloading heavy copper wire rolls from train No. 173. A second roll fell from the car, striking him in the back. he fell onto the eastbound track and lost consciousness. Patrolman J B. Herbert assisted and Warren was taken to Thrall Hospital where Dr. W L Pardy treated head and facial lacerations and bruises.
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Harry C. Warren
Erie Railroad Company
Veggage
James Street
Mr. Warren
J B. Herbert
Thrall Hospital
Bretess
W. L Pardy
Injured Fireman Falls From Locomotive at Local Yard
Clarence Many a New York Ontario and Western fireman fell from engine 271 while boarding the water tender in Wisner avenue yards at 3 56. He struck his head on coal and was taken to Thrall Hospital for treatment by Drs Hulett and others.
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Clarence Many
Wackins Ave Ave
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Wisner Avenue Cromiag
Jany
Thrall Hospital
Hulett
Pintyre Factory Change Hands Repeats Ownership Shift
The paper box factory once owned by A B McIntyre Co returns to purchase by CR Pew after a brief period with a different owner. The transfer marks another turn in the factory’s long trade lineage and local industry rhythm.
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A.B. McIntyre Co
CR. Pew
Hughes Plurality in State 118,527 Seeks New York
Albany reports a plurality of 118,527 for Hughes over Woodrow Wilson in New York State, per figures compiled by a committee. A separate line notes an injured person, with a Tevday afternoon incident at a home, causing confinement to the house for some weeks.
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Albany
Charles Soane
Woodrow Wilson
New Toth
Mars
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