Greatest Mother of Them All Addresses Given at Linden Hall
Two soldiers Private John O Donnell and Private Joseph Bedard spoke at Linden Hall during a Christmas Bell Call event for the American fleet Cross. Mayor Cox and Roll Call chairman Buttenheim presided. O Donnell recalled his year in service from last July, including submarine alerts and two weeks in rough seas and dog tents in France. Bedard, known as Frenchy, described hospital stays and Red Cross aid, noting tobacco days and Salvation Army support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linden Hall
John
O'Donnell
Joseph
Bedard
Ca. A
7Th ‘Engineers
P.R. Buttenheim
R. M. Cox
Ee Bingina
O. B. Swift
Cox
John “E. O'Donnell
Ireland
England
France
Red Cross
Joseph Bedard
R O
Red Crows
Weather Forecast for Washington Showing Northeast Finish
The report notes a weather outlook for Washington with northeast winds and a finish implying clearing or changing conditions. No specific temperatures or times are provided.
Two Soldiers Reported Dead Are Found Alive in List
A casualty list from the state shows Private Olaf T. Dahlgren of Tuxedo Park and Private George W. Diegel of Newburgh alive after earlier death notices. Several others are wounded, missing, or killed in action, including Private George W. Garritt of Liberty and Private Gecar Fisher of Ellenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf T. Dahlgren
Tuxedo Park
George W. Diegel
Newburgh
George W.garritt
Liberty
Joseph R. .Alcorn
Newburen
Wilbur H. Dolson
Beacon
Clifford K. Gerowe
Delhi
James Hunter
Ralph Edwin Pelton
Monticello
J. Baird
Newvorth
Felix R. McLean
Emil J. Maier
Neversink
P. Stafford
Priva
Gecar Fisher
Ellenville
Oscar C. Hess
George W. Drexel
Nexburgh
Dutt
Olaf T. Dabigaren
George W. Garritt
Flu Epidemic Not Ended Says Surgeon General
Surgeon General Sutseen cautioned that the flu epidemic remains ongoing. General Blue echoed the warning, underlining continuing risks and the need for vigilance.
Big City Fire Records Top Losses in Early 1900s
A fragment from a historical report recalls the Tompkins Dry Goods Co. blaze on North Street, noting a $95,000 loss and a larger $225,000 recent fire. Fire Chief Higham lists previous city fires since 1859 including O W Carpenter shop $45,000, M B Wolf & Bro $35,000, and Snyder & Fancher around $40,000.
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Tompkins
Goods ‘Company
North “Street
Vieltet
Higham
Aigham
Joss
M. B. Wolf & Bro
Snyder & Fancher
Coal Fire Burns 23 000 Tons in North Yard
A 23 000 ton soft coal heap in the North Yard of the O and W railroad city location smolders and catches fire. The local fire department struggles with low water pressure until Chief Hig ham arrives with a pump to begin fighting the blaze. Firemen expect a long day as the coal heap remains deeply burning.
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Higham
Waaskills
Former Resident Senior Adjuster of Fire Losses Frank W Lee
Frank W Lee senior adjuster of the General Adjustment Bureau at 21 Maiden Lane New York is noted as an adjuster of fire losses in the city. He reportedly handled claims including two fire losses in Newark N J totaling 3425 000 and the bureau paid around $20 000 000 last year ending November 1318.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Lee
General Adjustment Bureau
Maiden Lane
New York
Alsonaxet
Squire Ler
Lee
Newark
N. J
Bureau
Kath B Kent Becomes Poetmaster of Tuxedo for Four Years
Mrs Kath B Kent sworn in as poetmaster of Tuxedo for a four year term dated from November 28 and served in the official capacity. She faced a death in her circle during the tenure as noted in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kath B. Kent Fies
Train clerk severely injured in East Main Street accident
The left side of the body and scalp were wounded when a train accident near the East Main Street tower struck cleric Harris. He remained conscious, was moved to Thrall Hospital, and doctors estimate multiple rib fractures and possible internal injuries. Harris, a long-time post office clerk since 1889, is regarded as competent and reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gier
Percival Bennett
Harris
East Main Street
W. S. Purdy
Erie
Hartis
Post Office
Lince
Sam
Dorrance
Frederickson Dies of Influenza at 32 in Cornwall
Frederickson a well known Ovanre county resident dies at home in Cornwall from influenza at age 32. He leaves a wife and three children. He was associated with RH Barnett in this city.
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Times-Press
Newmarsh
Italian War Losses Decline Senate Report
The War Minister told the Senate on Saturday that Italy suffered 15 000 officers killed and over 30 000 wounded during the war. He cited a cost of 34 billion lire and stated Italy had more men under arms than any other nation, at 779 per thousand of population.
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Associated Press
Rome
Des
Senate
Italy
Safe contents of Tompkins Dry Goods vault unharmed by fire
The Tompkins Dry Goods Company safe was found in debris and opened after the big fire. Contents including Liberty bonds thrift stamps paper money and books were largely undamaged despite warped covers. Bookkeepers planned balancing accounts that night as operations resumed with Anderson Trucking handling shipments and new Gunther building fixtures in place ready for occupancy.
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Tompkins Dry Goods Company
Millspaugh
Anderson Trucking Company
Santa Claus
Gunther
Local People Escape After Auto Plunges Into Hudson
Dr. G Herbert Vernon and his aunt Mrs Gardner of this city plunged into the Hudson at the Tarrytown ferry when the Buick Six 1913 went over the edge of the gang plank. They were submerged to their waists but escaped with minor injuries, crawling through the car to reach shore. The wrecked auto was pulled from the river and taken to a garage for repairs. The pair returned home Sunday evening grateful no serious harm occurred.
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G. Herbert ‘Vernon
F. Gardner
Tarrytown
Hudson
Dr. Vernon
Onit
Vernon
Gardner
Roll Call Off With Big Rush In Red Cross Drive
The Christmas Roll Call of the American Red Cross with Mid dletown Chapter begins after a week of promotion. The kickoff brought 100 percent membership including Orange County Telephone Co. and Mills Cigar, plus 48 and 16 memberships from other firms. A Red Cross rally at Linden Hall features Lady Azgapetian of the Imperial Russian Food Gross and Sgt M A Polley of the 11th Engineers with a 15 minute talk. No fund or membership solicitations will occur at the meeting, and the public is invited.
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American Red Cross
Middletown
Orange County Telephone Co
Tuthul Cut Glass Co
N. D
Mills Cigar Manufacturer
Red Crags
Linden Hall
Azgapetian
Fuod Gross
Mille
Red Cross
Middle East
The
M. A. Poller
O.isville
Polley
Engineers
Robbery Ring Tarnished by Youths in Rail Yards
Two boys, Stewart Quick of Walden and Edgar Ferris of Rock Tavern, aged 11 and 13, were arrested in Masbrook freight yards by Detective Rosella on burglary charges. They admitted attempting to break open boxes and said they would steal hats if found, and they were held for grand jury action after partial admit tence. Relatives had provided $3 bail each.
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Waiden
Maybrook
Stewart Quick
Walden
Eogar Ferris
Rock Tavern
Masbrook
Rosella
Burstery
Jostce Bardsley
Deposicas
Rail
Mt Carmel Sodality Elects Officers
The Mt Carmel Catholic pew group elected officers with Miss Mary Osborn as President and Miss Sadie Nolan as Vice President. Secretary Miss Mary Cahill and Treasurer Miss Nellie Finnegan were chosen. Burial at Goshen for Ann Sullivan widow of Joseph Gavin listed in notice.
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Mt Carmel C. of M. Sodality
Mary Osborn
Sadie Nolan
Mary Cahill
Nellie Finnegan
Goshen
Ann Sullivan
Josep
Gavin
Wear Mist Street
New York
Jase
Church of the Holy Name
Left It Three Cem Mamma Comment Sparks Lively Debate
A quirky fragment features a speaker quoting a child exclaiming a household mishap as adults discuss kitchen duties. The line hints at a humorous domestic moment captured in a casual, overheard exchange.
Schneiders welcome Vivian Cecil in France era birth
Mr and Mrs Henry Schneider of 17 Golden Mill Avenue Goshra announce the birth of their granddaughter Vivian Cecil a nine pound baby girl born December 14 The grandfather serves in the American Expeditionary Forces somewhere in France
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Henry Schneider
Golden Mill Avenue
Goshra
Vivian Cecil
Schneider
France
Wilson Decries French Wrongs in Paris Address
President Wilson spoke at the city hall in Paris condemning French sufferings and urging indignant action. He discussed peace conference issues with Clemenceau in brief terms and noted possible calls between leaders. Leviathan arrives with 8 000 U S soldiers in port and Portugal rocks after President Paes assassination amid protests.
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Associated” Press
Paris
Wilson
Ain i
King
Clemenceau
Marcel
Hutin
Echo de Paris
Victor Wmanuel
Italy
Treves
U. S
New York
Leviathan
Portugal
Lisbon
Lice
Paes
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Jair
Corporal Russell D. Miller
John ‘ G. Miller
Buillvilla
George Galewaler
Florence
Galewaler
John Son
George
Casualty
Sutseen
Painet 000
API
Frederickson
Big Rush
Lady Azgapetion
Russia
C. of M. Sodality
Brabby
Ube
Bey
Poland
Germay
Portu
Gal
Copenhagen
Ramburg
Berlin
Lorat
Germany
Amsterdam
Nlg
Igristoas
Opri Dac
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