Verdict in damage action nearly settled a year ago
A damaged automobile case from last August is recounted with a Ford driven by the defendant colliding with a vehicle carrying Mrs. Bradley near the race venue. The suit sought 6 dollars plus expenses for damaged hats and lost weeks of work due to injuries to her side. A jury of six heard the case with names listed, in a village courtroom.
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Ford
Bradley
J. L. Hutch
Waakie
Edgar Smith
Charles, Mould
George W. Betey
Corneilus Malley
J. M. Hawkin
Lane Andrews
Montgomery Grange
Mould
Deisseroth
Jane ‘Benton
Maybrook
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Prohibition Debate Intensifies as Lobbyists Face Scrutiny
Washington debates reach a peak as prohibition argues the strongest case yet in Congress. Lobbyists and anti-saloon groups challenge lawmakers amid forecasts of shifting majorities and constitutional amendment hurdles.
Labor Shortage Delays 1917 Highway Plans
The piece notes a labor shortage causes delays to the 1917 highway construction program. Immigrant labor scarcity, rising wages, and overall price increases hinder crews. the New York department and similar agencies must adjust plans as they await immigrant workers and manage existing road repairs.
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Alleaby
New ‘Fork ‘State
Department For Highways
New York
Irving J. ‘Mer
Highway Commission
United States
Timber Employment and Road Work Plans in New York 1915
The document notes timber and road projects in New York for 1915. It cites expected award timing for a labor-related project and mentions highway construction as a key activity. The tone reflects early 20th century attitudes toward public works and employment.
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New York State
Examinations to Be Held January 27 by State Civil Service
Fourteen examinations for civil service positions will be conducted by the State Civil Service Commission on January 27. Applications must be filed by January 17. Positions include clerk, axeman, guard, storekeeper, and a female teacher at a normal school, with salaries ranging from 1,200 to 360 a month.
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State Civil. Service Commission
Mainte Hennm
Smuete
Hospitala
Local Manufacturers Open Store on Tall en Street
The firm Wills and Gardner, known local cut glass makers, have opened a shop at 9 Tall en Street selling products from their factory. They cite a drop in attendance due to the infantile paralysis epidemic and note funds will go into the state treasury via the main fair commission.
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Main Fair Commission
Wills & Gardner
Tallen Street
Not Guilty Plea Entered in Gordon Case at Monticello
In Monticello a woman identified as Gordon or Emma Doetech appeared to enter a not guilty plea to murder in the first degree. Justice Hasbrouck presided. Attorney Parshall filed for counsel replacement due to illness. court ordered continued representation. A second note mentions a Bullville Grange Hall dance on December 19 with Erickson's Orchestra.
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Monticello
The
People
Mma Gordon
Emma Doetech
Hasbrouck
William A. Parshall
Port’ Jervis
Wilton=Bannet
Port Jervis
Bezinet
Bensiet
Parshall
Bullville
Bullville Grange Hall
Erickson
Judge Bartlett Honored At Retirement Feast
Judge Willard Bartlett of the Court of Appeals was lauded at a Delmonte’s dinner by New York Supreme Court Justices on his retirement from the bench. Speeches recalled his long career from Brooklyn Supreme Court to the Court of Appeals and noted the McGuire murder case he presided over.
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Santa Claus
Ferree
E. R. Ackerly
Edward Walt Miller
New York
Willard Bartlett
Coun of Appeale
Delmoulte’s
Supreme Court
Harnett
Court of Appeals
Columbia Law School
Kishu Ryot
Brooklyn
Bartlett
Middletown
Kenda
Gossen
McGuire
Hammond Seen as Possible State Chairman Candidate
In Albany on December 10 Ered W Hammond of Syracuse, Assembly clerk, is mentioned as a likely candidate for State Chairman under Governor Whitman’s plan. He’s viewed as adept at organizing, but may resign to avoid accusations of using his clerk role for petty legislation.
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Albany
W. Hams ‘Mond
Syracuse
Whitman
Hammond
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