Train Bump Triggers Monroe Manhunt For Escaped Gunman
John J. Rogers, fugitive from Auburn prison, remains missing after a dramatic escape on a New York City bound train. State Police and NYC detectives scoured Monroe with no trace found, as residents identified a man seen in the area with Rogers’ description.
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Monroe
New York City
John J. Rogers
Auburn
Beallieve
Rogers
125Th Street
Roger
toeJrsey City
Mr and Mrs Quain Visit City From Elizabethtown
Mr and Mrs William T Quain of Elizabethtown are staying with friends in the city. Mr Quain formerly managed the Orange County Buick Company.
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William T. Quain
Mr. Quain
Orange County
Buick Company
Conductor Narrowly Escapes in Goshen Yard Incident
Jacob Walker, conductor of a Lehigh & New England freight train, escaped serious injury in Goshen yards after his foot slipped while jumping between cars. He balanced between two cars, regained footing, and climbed onto the next car during the evening shift.
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Campbell Hall
Jacob Walker
Lehigh
New England
Paris Faces Worst Cold Spell in 30 Years
Paris and other French cities endure extreme winter as temperatures plummet to five degrees below zero in Paris. The cold snaps blanket the Rivierale and much of the country with dense fog in places, bringing widespread discomfort to residents and officials.
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France
Paris
Rivierale
Kiwanis Club Elects Bright as Middletown President
Attorney John Bright was elected president of the Kiwanis Club of Middletown at yesterday’s noon meeting at the Mitchell Inn. Also chosen were Frederick H. Singer vice president Harry A. Greene treasurer and Dr Stanley N. Holt trustee. Trustees named were Dr William J. Hicks Edgar R Armstrong and Leslie H. Prince. Charles E. Taylor named temporary chairman of the program committee for the remainder of the year. The next meeting will be a Christmas party with KK VanFreet as arrangements chairman.
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John Bright
Kiwanis Club of
Middletown
Mitchell Inn
Frederick H. Singer
Harry A. Greene
Stanley N. Holt
William J. Hicks
Edgar R Armstrong
Leslie H. Prince
Charles E. Taylor
VanFreet
Nathan
Schweiger
Witnesses freed in Wilcox murder case release order
Two material witnesses Floyd Faustmen and Frank Joyce were released from Goshen jail on their own recognizance by order of County Judge Russell Wiggins. They had been confined since August 20 and headed for Wilmington Delaware. The district attorney said a retrial is still possible and that the release does not remove Wilcox’s case from court. County paid $200 to each witness for time in jail amid protests over the settlement.
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Goshen
Wilcox
Floyd Faustmen
Frank Joyce
Russell Wiggins
Wilmington
Del
Elmer H. Lemon
Lemon
Joyce
Faustmas
Pinchot Plan Revives Hope of Coal Agreement
A new settlement plan proposed after a Harrisburg meeting with Governor Pinchot prompts miners and operators to resume negotiations in Scranton or another convenient venue. The plan envisions a seven member committee to deliver invitations and a board to study wage increases without raising coal prices, with a potential five year agreement.
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Philadelphia
Scranton
Pinchot
Harrisburg
Luzerne County
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Board of Settlement
Missing youth hunted by neighbors in mountains
Nelson Fireen a 15 year old boy left home Friday to cover a trap line in the mountains near Wurtsboro. Five days of searching yield no clue to his whereabouts as freezing nights threaten his survival and neighbors renew efforts to locate him.
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Fireen
Sussex Church Faces Deacon Expulsion Over Applejack Issue
In Sussex New Jersey a church faction dispute over prohibition and applejack leads to a deacon Fred Everett facing removal. Everett, a local shop teacher, wrote a letter attacking moral laxity and hypocrisy amid a heated church debate. A Friday meeting is to decide on pastor Henry Schoene’s selection.
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Sussex
N. J
New Jersey
Fred &. Everett
Everett
Stamburg
John Davis
Henry Schoene
Bishop Wilt Bless Mount Carmel Church on Sunday
Most Rev. J. J. Dunne auxiliary bishop of New York will bless the new Mount Carmel Church and lay the foundation stone in a Sunday ceremony. Parishioners from Mount Carmel and surrounding missions will attend a processional blessing with a sermon and benediction following.
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Mount Carmel
J. J. Dunne
New York
Middletown Parish
Otisville
Ullville
Bloommeburg
South Centerville
New Hampton
Dunne
World Court fight opens in Senate House nears end of tax bill
Today in Washington the world court fight opens in the Senate while House moves toward final action on the tax bill. Mitchell court martial enters closing phase.
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Senate
House
Mitchell
GAYNOR WAGON PURCHASED BY MORRIS GREEN
John M Gaynor announces the sale of his business to Morris Green of Warwick. The transfer takes effect December 26 after completion of the mile on December 10. John J Mertz to manage. Gaynor exits to pursue Florida realty work with Gaynor Realty Corporation.
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Gaynor
Morris Green
Jack
West Main Street
John M. Gaynor
Warwick
John J. Mertz
Gaynor Realty Corporation
Florida
Green
Gaynor Tin Warwick
Desperate Plea From Deserted Wife Over Prison Release
Mrs Mabel Marshall, wife of George Emerson Marshall serving time in Westchester County Penitentiary after his bigamy arrest, appeals to County Probation Officer William Handerson for help. Handerson says he cannot assist. Marshall was jailed for bigamy, escaped, recaptured, then sent to Sing Sing to begin after his penitentiary term.
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Goshen
Mabel Marshall
George Emerson Marshall
Westchester County Penitentiary
William A. Handerson
Marshall
Handerson
Westchester County Institution
Henry Hull
Sing Sing
Walden
Justice Talor
Colonel Mitchell defense rests in general court martial
Colonel William Mitchell rested his defense at the general court martial citing falsified evidence and urging dismissal of charges. He claimed air power threats were downplayed by military leadership since World War I and that his testimony proved the truth through first hand war and peace experience.
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Washington
A. P
William Mitchell
Air Crusader
Mitchell
General Staff of
Army
General Board of the Navy
Alene Mitchell
Virgin'a Capes
Alr
Weeks
United States
Air Service
Kiwanis Club to Finance Middletown Skating Rink
The Kiwanis Club of Middletown funds a new outdoor skating rink at Silver Lake for residents. The 100 by 200 foot rink will have a five foot fence, heated clubhouse, soft wood floor, and nightly water spray to smooth the surface. The Silver Lake Neach Co. builds it and opening date will be announced later.
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Middletown
Silver Lake
Kiwanis Club
Mudietown
Silver Lake Neach Company
Sts. Ver Lake
Bath House
Kiwani«a
Wright Jet
North Street
William J
Driver Survives Train Collision at East Main Street Crossing
William J. Stewart of 44 South Street escaped injury after his car was struck and pushed along the rails by the engine of O. and W. train 5 at the East Main Street crossing. The gate operator Gabriele Perrillo and gateman duties are noted in the police report filed with Police Headquarters.
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William J. Stewart
South Street
East Man Street
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
E. E. Glang
Service Appliance Company
Franklin Square
East Main Street
Fred Ayers
Ludlum
John Gier
Ayers
Women’s Benefit Association Meeting Postponed Installations
The Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees met in Macabee hall on Wednesday night. Installation of officers was delayed due to missing papers from Port Marion Michigan. Thirteen pinochle tables produced awards for Mrs. William C. Harford Mrs. Starr Moore Mrs. Frazee E Randall Mrs. Raymond H Carson Charles Doty Starr Moore Mead Phillips William Smith and Raymond H Carson. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs. H C Stratton Mrs. Amos R F Clark Mr. John Knapp Mrs. Philip Neuburger. Card duties were handled by Miss Edna Phillips Mrs. Mario Herman and Mrs. Max Gansl.
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Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees
Macabee Hall
Port Maron
Mich
William C. Harford
Starr Moore
Frazee E. Randall
Raymond H. Carson
Charles Doty
Mead Phillips
William Smith
H. C. Stratton
Amos Rfr. Clark
John Knapp
Philip Neuburger
Misses Kirkwood Woodward and Keo To Return Home For Holidays
The three former students of Meun? Molythe College in South Hadley will come home this evening to spend the holidays with their parents. The names Elizabeth Kirkwood Mary Woodward and Barbara Keo are mentioned.
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Elizabeth Kirkwood
Mary Woodward
Barbara Keo
Meun
Molythe College
South Hadley
Maia
Walker Will Close City to Vice and Gambling
New York reports quote James J. Walker pledging to clean up the city after his election. He says he will reject vice and indecency, rely on organization to root out corruption, and deliver an honest, intelligent administration when he takes office next month.
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New York
James J. Walker
Tammany Hall
Fifth Avenue Association
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Sussex Church
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F. M. Snow
Stephensville
Tex
Tarrant County
Bernie Connally
Snow
Bishop Wilt
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Times-Prease
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Arthur Seaman
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Mario Herman
Max Gansl
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