Debate in Stratton on Sunday over dry city stance
A Sunday debate at Stratton Theatre under the Committee of Three Hundred for a Dry City drew a large audience. Participants included Abner B. Brown of the Anti-Saloon League posing as Tom Goodrich and Dr. F. D. Blakeslee impersonating Luke Lorimer, with Rev. Standfield Dow Buller presiding and church members attending as opposed to liquor traffic.
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Committee of Three Hundred
Stratton Theatre
Abner B. Brown
Senate
Elon R. Brown
Anti-Saloon League
Tom Goodrich
F. D. Blakeslee
Binghamton
Cazenovia Seminary
Luke Lorimer
Stanard Dow Buller
Edward C. Vollmer
F. E. Weale
G. W. Grinton
F. S. Smithers, Jr
Butler
Wbis
Taxpayers and Business Men's League
Chrisian
Veritas
Brewery
Moose Convention Set for Olean in June
State officers of the Loyal Order of Moose announce the state convention will be held in Olean during the week of June 10. The decision was made at a Syracuse meeting tied to the organization’s bazaar and new Moose temple. Weather forecast: Washington, Dec. 18 partly cloudy.
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MOOSE
Olean
Brandma 5 Stages Lively Track Meet
Readable OCR fragments show a local track event with mentions of participants and a scorer. The item notes excitement around performances and a captain figure while referencing a camtar style element. The readable content is limited but indicates a sports meet summary with names and actions.
Warns Hoarders As Coal Is Distributed citywide
Five carloads of coal reached the city on Sunday and is being distributed to those in urgent need. Archibald Taylor of the County Fuel Administrator Advisory Board warns that any collusion between dealers and consumers or hoarding will lead to immediate removal of coal.
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Archibald Taylor
County Fuel Administrator
New York
Taylor
STATE DAIRYMEN ELECT OFFICERS
Syracuse Dec 17 The annual convention of the New York State Cairmen s Association closed with the election of officers: President Al IL Brockway Sara Mat water president Prodi Cy Trev data secretary Thomas Qann Albany assistant secretary J D Spink Attica treasurer RH Rirkhaagh Phaiadeiphia director W T Pan a Avon WX Giles Shane less EG Dietrich Srractice HJ Rinhardson Lowrie Dre FLA quae utee WL Stine Ithaca fie peecelation pledesd heart sure powt in the Government qh the con quet of the war MN approved the idea of Th organization of an agrieuMurrg bromech of the arms for work on the farms.
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Syracuse
New York State
Cairmen’s Association
AL Il
Brockway
Sara Mat
Wate
Prodi
Cy Trev
Data
Secretari
Thomas
Qann Albany
J. D Spink
Attica
Tarasures
RH Rirkhaagh
Phaiadeiphia
W. T Pana
Avon
Giles
Shaneless
Dietrich
Rinhardson
Lowrie
Stine
Ithaca
Jury Fails to Convict in Concord Murder Case
The jury failed to convict means: a verdict of not guilty for defendant C. Tee, charged with murdering Mrs Maude A. Rone. The case delivered to the jury by Judge E B Clie at about 55 a.m. after hours of deliberation.
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Concord. C. Tee
Taston Erling
Fundas
Maude A. Rone
Mackalter Sorina
EB. Clie
Visiting W R MacKinnon Arrives in Middletown for Short Stay
William Ross MacKinnon once sergeant in the West Regiment of Infantry visits Middletown overnight to reconnect with friends. He was postmaster for the regiment when it was stationed here and helped with many feuds. He recently left service and is staying with Mrs MacKinnon at The Comical on West Main Street.
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William Ross MacKinnon
Middletown
MacKinnon
Hofman Ladce
Aichi
Wa Ech
Spartanburz
S.C
Searce
Abrs. MacKinnon
West Main Street
Attitude of Allies Shifts Over Bolshevik Talks
The armistice between Russia and the Central powers takes effect today with emissaries seeking peace terms. London reports allied powers may ease stance toward the Bolsheviks, tempering their previous approach. Troop movements are limited with no transfers until January 14 and no regrouping on specified fronts.
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Associated Press
New York
Russia
London
Paris
France
Bel Rena
Black Sea
Baltic
Naval General Staff
White Sea
Arctic
Turks Repulsed After Heavy Attacks Near Jerusalem
British and Turkish forces clash around Jeru salem with high shelling and machine gun barrages. Turkish attackers hold lines west south and northeast of Jerusalem while Bethlehem sees resistance as British troops press toward the Holy City.
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London
Jerusalem
Nebi Sameel
Holy City
Palestine
Bethlehem
Jerushem
Questionnaires Sent Out by the Exemption Board
One hundred and thirty eight more questionnaires have been sent out from the Exemption Board office. A meeting of Middletown attorneys agreed four members of the Legal Advisory Committee will attend the Common Council room to assist registrants in filling forms over the next 27 days with specified daily hours.
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Middletown
Maybrook
Newcurch
Roseton
Montgomery
Walden
Campbell Hall
Livingston Manor
Winsted
Conn
Goshen
Niagara Falls
Centerville Station
Kingston
Marlboro
Lurnside
Waterville
Legal Advisory Committee
Common Council
Mayor Promotes Red Cross Christmas Campaign in Middletown
Mayor A. C. N. Thompson urges Middletown citizens to join the Red Cross Christmas campaign aiming to enlist 6,900 local members. He appeals for full community support and states the drive runs from December 15 to Christmas Eve, 1917.
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The
American Red Cross
Middletown
Red Grass
A. C. N. Thompson
City of
Red Cross
A. D
A. C. NS. Thompson
New Paltz Man Among Missing In Action
Atyron Van De Mark of New Paltz is listed by General Perstung as among seventeen U S enlisted men missing in action. Private Van De Mark, part of the army corps, went missing November 34 during a German attack movement while serving with engineers aiding British defense.
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Atyron van de Mark
A. i. van de Mara
X Palu
Perstung
War Department
van de Mark
United States Army Corps
Canibal
G Ginerrs
Wakeman Injures Foot On Nail At Erie Yard
An incident at Thompson Ridge involved Wakeman, the bagman for the Pine Bash train of the Erie railroad, stepping on a nail that penetrated the sole of his shoe and wounded him. In separate notes, Averell Harriman and wife announce the birth of their second child, a daughter, in New York, with family details.
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Wakeman
Erie
Siumday
Thompson Ridee
Alstom
Averell Harriman
Manhaseri
Mar Fiman
Harrian
E Henry Harriman
Sepwinter
Kitty Lanier Lawmaarster
Francs K. Lawrance
New York
Teenager Sentenced for Life in Mapledale Murder
A 17 year old youth was convicted of murdering Samuel Stein a hackman from Maplewood Sullivan County on July 4 and sentenced to life.
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Lad
Samuel Stein
Hackman
Maplewood
Sullivan County
Canvassers Work Through City For Red Cross Drive
A large force of Red Cross canvassers moved through the city today raising funds and gathering aid for relief efforts. The event drew volunteers from merchants and residents, with a noon rally and later a 3 o clock gathering expected to boost donations.
Par's Ene Thins Bring Trouble For Hacie
A garbled note shows someone warning about Par pressing to write letters. The text mentions Teet on bis ea and a moment of concern over whether Hacie will be bothered. The fragment hints at potential trouble if the action continues.
Forestburg youth found guilty of second degree murder
In Sullivan County Supreme Court the 17 year old Chestering of Forestburg is found guilty of second degree murder in the July 4 killing of Maplewood hackman Samuel Stem. The verdict followed a long defense on hereditary insanity and mental incompetency. The youth, who may face a life sentence with a 20 year minimum.
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Times-Press
Monticello
Supreme Court
Henry E. Gardner
Chestering
Forestburg
Samuel Stem
Maplewood
Young King
Austice Chester
John D. Lyons
Lyons
Maurice C. Ashtexs
Middletown State
Stein
Si Wat
Hinz
Mothe
Eva
Carl Dn
Optimistic Thought on Priests and Cultural Bars
A fragment comments on optimistic thinking, criticizing groups labeled as barbaric. It mentions priests and unnamed people, implying tension between belief and behavior in a cultural setting.
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Alfrey B. Thompson
Theo. F. Lawrence
Frank S. Green
W. W. van Etten
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Harry L. Hyatt
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State Dairymen
W. R. Mackinnon
Kenneth Smith
Irena
Bolsheviks
U. S
Exemption Board
Edmund C. Faulkner
John Bright
Mr. Faulkner
Aten W. Corwin
Sod
P. R. Buttenheim
New Paltz
Myron van de Mark
Harriman
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