Two Laborers Killed In Otisville Boiler Accident
At Otisville two large boilers being placed for the Federal Hospital heating plant extension collapsed. John Rutledge and an Italian laborer known as Raphael died. Two others were injured, including George B. Deckert of Canal Street, treated at the Federal hospital. Coroner George H. Rackett began an investigation as guards protected the scene.
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Federal Hospital
Otlsville
John Rutledge
Otisville
Raphael
George B. Deckert
Canal Street
Cus
Bruizén
George H. Rackett
Lewis E. Smith
Howes Construction Company
Chester Smith Dies in France from Pneumonia
Chester Smith formerly of Middletown died in France on November 17 from pneumonia while serving in the 48th Machine Gun Battalion. He recently moved to Chester City and had been in France since May after leaving with a drafted men quota for Camp Wadsworth. He had worked at Borden's Condensery and O. & W. A. before his draft. A Washington dispatch notified Mrs. Katie Jones of Fulton Street of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Smith
Middletown
France
Chas, Smith
Accord
N.Y
48Th
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
8. C
Borden
Washington
Katie Jones
Fulton Street
Chester
Bankers Talk Coming Loan Session in Orange County
An Orange County Bankers Associationmeeting led by President G. T. Townsend discussed the forthcoming Liberty Loan, expected to float in March or April. The event at Webb Horton Memorial church featured local attendees from Middletown Goshen Montgomery Newburgh and Washingtonville, with plans for a future meeting in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange County Bankers’ Association
Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
G. T. Townsend
Ivan
Couny
Kings Daughters of the Church
CGV
Assocenivy Waalou
Middletown
G. J. Uowatend
W. Wind
Johan
Bradiex
John
Wood
G. Spencer Caciy Ulotee AL Senase
Wooded
Wodtan
Idanfom
C. AL Lroap
Goshen
John F. Halstead
Charlie
Bata
BR. L. Ros
Wither Halfa
RL. McGeoch
Montgomis
Ona A. Crabber
Frank T. Hadawar
Tidwand Vyanfleet
Newburgh
Henry M. Konerd
Washingsa Dile
John Y. Gerow
Wounded Men of the 27th Division Reach New York
New York reports show sick and wounded from the 27th Division aboard the Celtic returning from France. Officers and men from Col Hayward’s regiment, the old 107th Infantry, shared hard fighting stories and losses, with Captain Brundage noting heavy casualties on the line and Private McDonough losing a leg in an August shell explosion near Kenmmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O'Ryans Rough- Snecks
France
Celtic
Col. Hayward
Megro
1Éth
Sie
Middletown
Rezmont
Arthur H. Brundage
Newburgh
107Th Infantry
Haywood
Lagat
Hammond
Lieut
Schwab
William McDonough
First Avenue
Kenmmel
Iwruch
War Department speeds aid to wounded in base hospital
The War Department approved rapid cash advances to wounded soldiers in the base hospital to prevent Christmas hardship. Convalescents lacking funds will receive money promptly under new limits, with affidavits sufficient and without waiting for pay records. Soldiers unable to meet Christmas travel needs may appeal to relatives. Red Cross notes relief for those missing funds under the new plan. Also reported, Middletown Lodge Elks 97 entertained visitors and initiated three members at the Elks Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canp Dix
Wrightstown
X. i
Dew
Korea
Red Cross
Sokiler
Middistown Lodge
Elks
Visi
Lisinet
Grend
Roter
Veces
A. Patter
Haveisiman Lodge
oMdal
Elks Home
Loden
Fragmentary Reflections On Desire And Courage In Night Air
A fragmented meditation on desire and ambition, exploring the lure of gratification and material gain amid cold nights. The speaker notes feelings of dejection, seeking sympathy, approval, and inner harmony, hinting at inner conflict and longing.
Clearing ruins of big fire opens new stores
Debris removal continues at the burned site with plans for a temporary sidewalk. The Tompkins Dry Goods Co. in the Grather building opens as the A store selling cotton goods and dress materials. The VanDurer building to open Saturday as the 5 store offers hosiery undergarments and home goods on first floor and furnishings second. The former Merchants National Bank space to open after holidays with milliners and shirt waists on first floor and dresses on second.
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Millspaugh
Tompkins ’ Dry Goods Company
VanDurer
Merchants National Bank
German government resigns amid Berlin unrest
Paris dated dispatch reports Friederich Ebert's government resigned after turbulent sessions of the Central Congress of Soldiers and Workers Councils in Berlin. Independent Socialist leader George Ledehorr harshly attacked Ebert who had been interior minister and took command during the revolutionary uprising in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Friederich Ebert
Stuttgart
Zurich
Central Congress of Soldiers
Berlin
Tneasday
George Ledehorr
Independent Socialists
Ebert
Maximilian
Imperial Dhaners
Dry Leader Tries To Force Caucus On Ratification
New York December 19 William H Anderson state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League uses an acid test questionnaire to press legislators to pledge to support ratification of a federal dry amendment. He cites a proposed joint caucus of Republican members to push a party line in both Senate and Assembly before or after the next regular session. Anderson warns a whipsaw tactic may block ratification in the Senate while Assembly leaders appear involved. He lists several affirmative and negative responses from senators and assembly members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Anderson
Aunti Saloon League
Albany
Senate
Tammany
Anderson
Bay
Assembly
Bret
Thie
M. Y. Ferris
Frederick A. Davenport
F. B. Pitcher
S. Lowman
George F. Thompson
Clayton R. Lusk
Cortland
C. J. Hewitt
L. Ford Hager
H. L. Ames
John 3. Richford
John M. Scott
Lincoln Lang
Herbert A. Zimmerman
Albert A. Copeley
Alton A. Wairath
H. W. Booth
Hiram B. Graham
Lewis W. Johnson
S. E. Quackenbush
Three Local Boys Home From France
A telegram from Nelgon W. Wood reports three Middletown men arrived on the U B S Waddalasa at Hoboken at 8 30, after leaving Liverpool December 2. Two others on the same ship returned earlier, with hospital care in New York and on Governors Island. Mr Wood, once at the U S Bere Hospital in London, is now located at Fox Hills, Staten Island. A separate note reports the death of Atanson Y Harris after being struck by an ice wagon near Taet Mar, with funeral arrangements pending.
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Nelgon W. Wood
Hoboken
Bh. J
Mr. Wood
Liverpool
New York
Wood
U.S. Bere Hospital
Tottenham
London
England
Greenbut
Th Avenue
Suez
U. S
Atanson Y. Hirris
Goshen Board of Supervisors Meeting Raises Considered
The Goshen Board of Supervisors met with Chairman Bullwinkle in session at 10:30. Bills were audited across committees including correction and reformations, highway, charities, and county officers. Proposals to raise deputy county clerk salary to 2,500 and district attorney to 3,000 were referred to committees for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Board of Supereigors
Bullwinkle
William R. Wallace
Ster
Leonard
Cook
Ts County
Committee On Elections
Altemeier
Commissioners of Election
Ware
Charities Committee
Tuberculai Hospital
Board of Managers
John H. King
Messrs. King
Wallace
Highway Department
Boaru
Germans to Elect Officers and Krupp Directors Arrested
Paris reports President Wilson may shorten Italy trip as England visit begins soon. Berlin plans a December conference to elect a German president. a Guise bridge mine exploded killing 15. Krupp directors Bransenberger and others arrested by revolutionary committees as Berlin officials prepare resignations.
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Paris
Dees
Guise
Commgates
City of Boston To Remain Wet
Boston news notes a light election with 30,290 for and 71,82 against on license questions. City Council nominees Walter L. Collins John A. Donaghue and Edward F. lic Laughlin appear. Frances G. Curtis gains a seat on the school committee. No mayoralty contest reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tucacas
Walter L. Collins
John A. Donaghue
Edward F. Lic Laughlin
Biles Frances G. Curtis m
Gunshot Amputates Boy's Hand During Hunting Accident
Edward Wizlaukas, 24, son of Lewla Wirlaukas of Brooklyn, suffered the loss of three fingers and part of his palm when a shotgun exploded while he hunted near Sullivan County. He was taken to St Francis Hospital at Port Wrrl where the injured hand was amputated. The gun fired in the usual position after he held it. one barrel burst and metal fragments caused the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
B. Deckersit
Pattoke
Hed Agi Sesnay
Waith Efort
Edward Wizlaukas
Lewla
Wirlaukas
Brooklyn
Ford
Sullivan County
St Francis Hospital
Port
Wrrl
W. RL Shannen
Lachawarra
Stress Co Empploying TwentyFive Girls In Process
Stress Company has started hiring twenty five girls as part of expanding its workforce. The operation aims to increase manpower substantially, signaling plans to grow through development within major industries of the era.
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Tre Middietoun Freee Company
Cat Glase
Lite Arenes
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Washviewe
Waco
Rhe
War Department
Times-Presa
J. A. Farley
Tompkins
Harris
Watch the Times
Tsuton
Krupp
Wilson
Enngland
Italy
HM Republic
Copenhagen
Berlin I ‘St
Basle
Solers” and Workmen's Council For
Amsterdam
Bransenbenger
Revolutionare
Adviers
President Wilson
Menage
EL M. Hones
Whe
Pace Six
Boy
Harristmas
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