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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1914

Page

3

County Board Adopts Final Equalization Report With Debate

The county board adopted the final equalization report by unanimous vote, with 21 ayes and 7 nays. The body also heard a preliminary report recommending $285,201 be raised for the general fund and noted temporary loans of $309,006 against the fund. Debate centered on the fairness of the ratification and on plans to reduce outstanding indebtedness, including possible deficiency bonds. The board then set the general fund at $290,000 and tasked members to apportion the fund.

Mussia Isemin Fowler Patterson Charles Donniston Martin Bennet Manning Cyog Altemmeier Ball Barnes Bullwinkie Collins Deckur Deisseroth Denniston Gordon Hoyt Iseman Geonard McCaw Meyers Minty Bacs Falmer Jaeger Cortsall Beanie Dally Trume Patio Middletown Newburgh Elias Garnwad Cornwall Zuralg Iain Gare Whaiche Pully She Daecer Katshti Seeuar Abeesement Toman Gam Pers Nts Gregg Ibore Competroller’s Office Nean Knight Fui Tio Merars Jutter Peon Patuearson Gaghen Ratle Board of Supervisors Mersing Tumes-Press Bloomainy Grove Crawford Highands Monroe Mount Hope New Windsor Port Jervis Woodbury

Seasonal Arts and Notices From Florida

Florida update reports arctic weather concerns and plans for Christmas theater at Cranberry Corners with a four act comedy to be staged at Veda Tall. It notes admission prices, a Sunday program on Games from My Jones, and a missionary society tea at Mrs. Willan Waddell’s home as she prepares to leave for Bridgeton and then South America with Rev. Wittim Waddell. Also covered is a postal parcel post question, and the Agriculture department’s cider preparation method to extract water for market use to restore sweetness.

Morida Veda Tall Willan Waddell Raymond Quackenbush Waddell Bridgeton Shin Alia South America Wittim Waddell Portomze Percet States Department of Agriculure Gala SMC

Cabinet to Send Ships to Canal

Wellington dec 18 President Wu and cabinet decide to send American warships to the canal area. The canal authorities will determine ship passage and safety procedures. Colonel Gadhala notes new water regulations being studied for the zone amid tensions with surrounding forces.

Cabinet Canal Weelington Shyre St Hattieatipe Bodo Ingurg Gadhala Kuppios

Stolen Phone Triggers Local Urgent News Item

A fragmented notice describes a theft involving a phone and a car in Delaware. The brief mentions a Tuesday event and a suspect’s escape, with references to a local advertiser and the Times Trees column, though the text is garbled.

Whitman Completes Staff With Syracuse Appointee

Governor elect Whitman finalizes his staff naming George A. Glynn of Syracuse as executive auditor at 4000 dollars annually and John Stanley Moore as military secretary. The list includes sixteen aides and a mix of major and captain ranks from various regiments and services.

New York George A. Glynn Syracuse Whitman John Stanley Moore Louis W. Stotesbury Moore Henry J. Cookingham Flist Infanitry Utica Reginald L. Foster Twelfth Infantry Agracune John F Mantel Seventh Infantry Manhattan John W. Goff Seventy-Orat Infantry Harald Woodwerd James Mitteiwain Loris Yird Spencer Coast Artillery Corps Bronx Leutenant Thomas Fairnervin Twenty-third Infantry Brooklyn Maunsell 8 Crosby Rhinebeck Imrat Alvan W. Ferry Firat Field Artiilery Manhatan

German Reinforcements Mass Near Warsaw for Fresh Drive

Unabated by prior setbacks, German forces mass south of the Vistula about thirty five miles west of Warsaw for another push. Reports claim fierce fighting near Lewiczyn and at the Vizain junction while Austrian and Russian positions report varied advances and prisoner captures amid harsh weather and shifting front lines.

Petrogord Vistula Poland Tirty Warsaw Lewicz Maura Galiela London Dukia Pass Berlin Armay Cotann Wiich Seldan Hastrussia Miana Clenchanow Petrograd Wight Traalworthy Motmorta

French Will Aid Victims of War

The cabinet has decided to seek Parliament to appropriate funds for relief of the present suffering in France. The measure aims to assist the victims in the French department recently devastated by the German invasion. Watch the action for further government announcements.

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Dresden Tries to Reach Sea Amid Naval Chase

H Santiago Chile December 10 London reports the German cruiser Dresden is again pursued by the British cruiser Bristol off South America as Dresden slows from tropical encrustation. Bristol, speedy and from home waters, closes in while other British ships skirt Uruguayan Brazilian coasts seeking refuge for German warships possibly Karlsuhe Kronprinz Wilhelm and two colliers.

Hantiago Chile Geminnu Cruiwer Dresden Bristol Uritibher Magellen Glasgow Admiral van Spee Pacife Viunta Arenas Montevideo Maldonado Santos Karlsche Kronpring Wilhelm Toudon Ypres War Office Wytechaete Hollebeke Yser Canal Ibent Hollebeke

Ends His Life with Shotgun at Newburnh Farm

Fred Fowler, about 28 to 30, living with his mother on a Savilton area farm east of Roswville Church, died by self-inflicted shotgun blast Monday. His body found in a barn around 9 am. no prior signs of distress or planning. Survived by his mother two married sisters Mia Frang Sarvis and Mrs Haberles and nephews Willan Fowler of Monroe and George Fowler of Savilton.

Newburnh Fred Fowler Savilton Roswville Fowler Taras Mia Frang Sarvis Haberles Willan Monroe George Fowler

Surrogate Handles Multiple Estates in Newburgh Case

The article details proceedings before surrogate Baoere regarding the estates of Nevieireth and Domeine S Ogen among others in Newburgh. It lists appointees, values, and administrators including Martha J. Laicht and Charles HoTeitt, noting estate totals and related witness testimony.

Nevieireth Galin Dopner Turner Domeine S Ogen Newburgh Pat Janie Oaen Martha J. Laicht Charles HoTeitt Mary Latie James Brun Hace Ian Nednot New Wirtaet Laareges Westman Wichael Soller Jeremiah Mo Shachan Sheehan Livingstiog Manor

Decker Granted Separation in New York Supreme Court

Mrs Kathryn Browne Decker wife of Henry Edward Decker won a separation suit. Justice Blanchard granted a decree after hearing she faced cruelty and lack of support. Decker testified his salary was fifty dollars weekly and he paid twenty five dollars weekly alimony for now. He discussed his wife's stage ambitions and admitted to sending flowers to a woman named Miss Catlom and employing detectives to follow his life.

New York Kathryn Browne Decker Henry Edward Decker Thompson W. Decker Slawson-Decker Milk Company Supreme Court Blanchard Deckar Cours Decker Augustus Thomas Lucille Pugh Manichrist Antonia

U S Army Frontiers Report on Mexican Events

Washington reports say 150 to 200 Mexicans, many prominent in Mexican affairs, have been killed in Mexico within the past month as secrecy hides the executions. In U S moves, three infantry regiments and three artillery batteries were ordered to Naco to reinforce General Bliss amid threats from Caranza supporters. The United States shows patience exhausted and will not tolerate cross border firing any longer.

Washington United States Naco Bliss Carmaza State Department Une Nace Ofiriaia United State

War Claims Bike Champions Amid Frontline Reports

Reported in the chaos of battle two famed bike champions Dankirk and Poulain are said killed in action. Olympic riders Lapire and Berthet are also noted among casualties with German forces advancing.

Dankirk Prine Pesch -Gabrie Poulain OL Lapire Kate Bern Tooterlier Berthet

Accused by Dying Wife in Fire Tragedy

New York reports Mrs. Jennie Stransky died from burns after accusing her husband Benjamin Stransky of setting fire to their bed in a tenement at 528 East 135th Street. He is held without bail on homicide charges as investigators note marital strife and his earlier quarrel over work. Police say neighbors helped rescue Mrs. Stransky while he claimed no one upstairs.

New York Jennie Stransky Lincoln Hospital Burns East One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street Benjamin Stransky Thas McLaughlin Flick Washington O'Gorman Senate White House J. D. Lynn United States Hennessy-Roosevelt-McAdoo Wilson Judiciary Committee Qcgormen Lynn Thomas W. Jones Federal Reserve Board

Delegation Seeks Board Action on Farm Bureau Funds

A Goshen delegation from the Orange County Farm Bureau Association asked the Board of Supervisors for increased funding. D. Earley, president, reported current state and national support totals and urged a $1,590 appropriation to cover fees and expenses. The board, on motion, recommended a $1,000 bond for the treasurer.

Goshen Board of Supervisore Orange County Farm Bureau Association D. ¥. Earley Itate Ano Coe Farley Bourdau Still

Cormoran Stays At Guam After Yard Capture

The German cruiser Cormoran with 353 crew and 22 officers remained interned at Guam after failing to depart within 24 hours for water and provisions. Guam’s naval governor Captain Maxwell supplied 100 tons coal and water, awaiting full permission from Secretary Daniels as the vessel stays until the war ends. The ship, once short of fuel, arrived at Guam short of coal and water.

Washington Cormoran Guam Paval Island Mary Department Pacific W. J. Maxwell Secretary of the Navy Daniela Maxwell Honolulu Kiaucan

Another Boom Is Predicted Amid Strong Economic Signals

Washington reports show improved US financial condition with favorable export and import balances. Agriculture notes this year's principal crops valued at a substantial sum, and bankers attest to abundant reserves, cheap short term money, and strong credit, signaling broadeconomic optimism.

Washington Upkers Federal Reserve Board United States Bureau of Domestic and Foreign Commerce Department of Agriculture Federal Reserve Act Federal Reserve J. J. Morgan

New Antiaircraft Gun Claim Boosts Defense

Washington reports a new antiaircraft gun system claimed to be highly effective. Admiral Stranas says it deflects aircraft up to several thousand feet and can alert crews quickly to enemy movements. The device fires a 13 pound shell to disrupt approaching planes.

Washington Port Wa Stranas Navy Eninance Department United States Tontr

Watch Presented to Chief Higham

An impromptu dinner for Chief Charles Higham at the Frenca restaurant included a presentation of a gold watch by Hulse Brothers James Street jewelers. The model, engraved with Chief Higham and MF D, marks his first watch in 25 years and is expected to remain a daily companion.

Charles Higham Frenca Hulse Brothers James Street Jewelers Chaclee Higham MF. D Higham

Damage action settled in New York and Western case

The New York Ontario and Western Railroad paid judgment to Fred Vaneman of Huguenot after a March 3 injury on a SN&O train near Port Jervis. The Oct term awarded a $2,001 judgment through Rendick Gardner.

New York, Ontario & Western Railroad Watts, Oakes & Bricht Fred Vaneman Hineman Connrod Port Jervis Rendick & Gardner

Belgrade Evacuation Acknowledged By Austria

An official statement from Vienna via Berlin and London admits Belgrade’s evacuation. It notes the retirement of Austrian garrison forces and a change triggering the strategic withdrawal, reflecting shifts in the front.

Vienna Berlin Looden Belgrade Vagtt Cltradtizabie

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