State probe on efficiency to curb duplication in departments
Albany reports twenty experts funded by Mrs. Edward Harriman work ten weeks reviewing state department books. The survey aims to cut duplication, expose graft, and assess highway funding leaks. Findings expected by January may influence constitutional convention data and cost implications for free text books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Bureau of Municipal Research
Edward A. Harriman i
Jalan Delaney
Atorgan J O'Briene
Glynn
Jan
Tammany
Delaney
Houmanida
Dollara
George W. Plunkitt
Arthur Ff Pitnehard
Columbia Univers Tr
Hubbard
Chemist of
Columbia Universitty
Atute
Sette Crey
Unio
Dunn and Fogarty Must Serve Terms
New York December 19 Justice Weh and the Appellate Division upheld prison terms for Dunn and Fogarty, both convicted of crooked road work. Each must serve five months in Blackwell's Inland and pay a $404 fine. The case centered on contract violations and conspiracy involving the Dunbar Contracting Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Partann
Jencer
Uie Fath Asgenie Wy
Joseph Poxerty
State Bureau of Ebi Ways
Blackwell
Toon Dieciion
Appellate Division
William ‘Travers
Hunn
Soldiet Bolting Fann
Pagarty
Duntar Conteciiing
Kullty
de Ardnate Corporation
Justice Weh
John A. Hennessy
Balzer
Jima
Dunbar Contracting Company
Lero
Officers Elected by Cyprus Commandery No 240
William L Dickerson was chosen High Priest at the annual conclave of Cyprus Commandery No 240 F and A M in the Masonic Temple Thursday. Other officers named include King Harry F Ilies Scrilie Albert K Green Treasurer Thomas K Dewit Secretary Gl Wangenroth. Installation set for January 7 for three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whilam L. Dickerson
Cyprus
Buck Brook Man Ends Life in Buck Brook Incident
Local report describes a Buck Brook man’s suicide by self harm in Buck Brook. Authorities say the event occurred after a prank gone wrong and resulted in the man’s death at Buck Brend. Children were left unsettled as investigators review details.
Sullivan County Surrogate Court Probate Notices
The Sullivan County Surrogate Court lists estates recently administered. The will of Hraamua TD Maynard of Rockland was admitted to probate with allocations to Sherman D Maynard son and May Kelly daughter among others. executor Shortman D Maynard appointed. estate valued at $11,200. The will of Mary Tormay of Gochocton admitted to probate with Lucy Tormey daughter receiving rent property and Thomas Tormney receiving all personal property. executor named with $8,000 value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hraamua
Maynard
Rockland
Sherman D. Maynard
Balyiee
Durghter
May Kelly
Doupt Terdn
Jyn Maynard
Shortman D. Maynard
Dropty
Mary Tormay
Gochocton
Lucy Tormey
Thomas Tormney
Woman awarded $1,600 for daughter's railway death
Miss Lehmidt, sixteen, died after being struck by an Erle express at Park Avenue Rutherford crossing on September 11 1912. A jury before Judge Thomas G Hakkht awarded $1 600 in the Newark Twaneh of Ua United States District Court to her mother, Maw Una Schnrkhting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licey M. Schmidt
Erle
Park Avenue Crossing
Rutherford
Maw
Una
Exprosyn
Dormitory Construction at City Farm Progressing
Warnick Dee 18 Welch pos report completion of foundations for a new dormitory at the City Farm Lake, with a central ward and wings. The building, about 2100 feet long, will be joined to provide space for 50 patients and include baths and water facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnick
Dee
Welch Pos
Chay
Lake
Monticello Deaths Report Sudden End
A garbled OCR notice references sudden deaths at Monticello with fragments mentioning Jervis, Talay Montiedla, Berard Pin, and a person named Seth. The text hints at a fatal event and subsequent investigations or classifications but is largely unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Jectini
Berard Pin
Unclear source text but notes incoherent draft
The readable fragments describe a strained situation with names and dates garbled. No coherent event or actors form a complete News item.
Camp 41 Elects Officers for Annual Meeting Dance
Camp No 41 F C 8 of a held elections naming President Mrs Charlotte Masta hon Aust President Mrs Hanah Clark Vice President Mrs Georgianna Decker Asst Vice President Mrs Alicea Bookslayer Conductor Mrs Marniy Depuy Asst Conductor Mrs Ida Carr Recording Secretary Mrs Netty Arnoys Financial Secretary C D Fallow Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Hallock Guard Mrs Etta Koratek Sentinel Fred Bryan Trustee 18 mo Mrs Venona Fellows Past President Mrs Espie Seeley Past Aust President Mrs Mabal Hent The group plans an old fashioned dance January 6 1915 with committees led by Mrs Elizabeth Stalloult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanah Clark
Georgianna Decker
Alicea Bookslayer
Marniy Depuy
Ida Carr
Netty Arnoys
C. D
Venona Fellows
Espie Seeley
Mabal Hent
Lion Exhibitors Freed After Harlem Cage Escape
In New York on December 19, Mme Andre the exhibitor of the lions freed from their cage at the Eighty sixth Street theater was discharged after arraignment before Magistrate Barlow. Trainer Car Turnquist and George H Barn were also freed. A son from West Sixty fourth street who arranged the attraction testified. The court found no statute covering the incident though those injured during the escape had grounds for potential cloth waste. Mme Andre defended the lions as tame and gentle despite the panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mme
Andre
Eighty- Sixth Street
Barlow
Harlem
Car Turnquist
George H. Barn
West Sixty-Fourth Street
Folleetann Cybill
Postmaster at Leptondale Pleads Guilty to Funds Shortage
Charles G. Tompkins postmaster of Leptondale pleaded guilty to a technical misappropriation of federal funds. A New York federal judge fined him $250 after an inspector found a forty cent shortage in his post office accounts. the shortage was later corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Tompkins
Leptondale
Kubin
United States District Court
New York
Tompkins
Grant Increase in Freight Rates Approved
Wallington December 18 The Interstate Commerce Commission granted the eastern railroads a five percent freight rate increase with exceptions for specified commodities Commissioners Harlan and Clements dissented in the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Railroads
Harlan and
Clements
Walden Lodge Installations Elect Officers in Ceremony
Walden Walden Lodge No. 627 Fo & AL AE held its annual election and officer installation led by Deputy Grand Master TL Hume. Newly installed officers include Mark Travers as Master, George Birch as Senior Warden, McGowan as Treasurer, George Sharp as Secretary, John Simpson as Trustee, with Rev Thomas Losve as Chaplain and Clarence Nenend Lets as Senior Deacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. Wilteax
Beacon
Clarence Nenedlet Dunter
Bara Young
Clarenee Cooper
Sherwood Smith
Jr Tyler Wilam Munsen
Port Jervis Mayor Declares War on Gambling
Port Jervis mayor Frank Lybelt vows action against gambling and illicit activities amid citizen complaints. He warns violators will face drastic measures to stop prostitution houses and illicit sales during profitable hours. Wantage Grange elects officers with Worthy Master Eugene Slatechter and others named for roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Frank Lybelt
Recitals Mention Guests at Wellampton Station
Aler Manning of Ousville at the Ten Vath and J 1 Wolf of Coatesville attend the Wellampton station recital, with mentions of Alban related hotels appearing in the event list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alban
Aler Manning
Ousville
Ten Vath
J 1 Wolf
Coatesville
Staion
Wellampton
Indicted in West Washington market assault case
Joe Cohen and his brother Taken Cohen, leaders of West Washington poultry handlers, are indicted for first degree assault connected to the Barnet Bam murder case. They are held on $25,000 bail each, with Arthur T. Pearson the key complainant and James Moore under arrest for theft crimes. The Cohen brothers appeared before Judge Malone and were remanded for further appearance Monday.
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New York
Joe Cohen
Western Poultry Shippers
Baff
Pearson
West Washington
James Moore
Moore
Cohen Brothers
Aittle
Joe
Take
Criminal Courts
Malone
Court of General Sessions
Jurge Malone
Woman sought in $13000 loot linked to bandit Hohl
Cincinnati detectives hunt a woman believed to have received $13 000 stolen by Frank Hohl who died after a gunfight. Hohl’s alleged transfers occurred between robberies. Bertha Holtzman and Ivy Ormsby are named in connections, with another unknown woman suspected of receiving the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Frank Hohl
Hobl
Bertha Holtzman
Harrisburg
Ivy Ormsby
Salem
New York
Jury Disagrees in Alvord Case in Aden
The jury未agreed on a manslaughter verdict in the Thomas G. Alvord case and was discharged by Judge Onford. The seven to one leaning toward conviction prompted District Attorney Fuller to plan a February retrial. Alvord remains free on a $5,000 bail bond while the state highway death of James J. Roberts is pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aden. N
Thomas G. Alvord
New York
Onford
Attorne
Fuller
Alvord
Alvort
James J. Roberts
Farmer Boy
New Yorker
Wills
New
Mexicans Ready to Talk Peace
Washington reports a peace convention session will open in Mexico City on January 1, representing Villa and Zapata factions. A successor to President Gutierrez will be named, while General Carmona prepares the Constitutionalists to reorganize the agency as Caballo’s forces pursue the remaining opposing faction near Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peace Convention
Villa
Gapate
Mexico
State Department
Tresident Gutierrez
Assests
Carmnen
Caballo
Nde Rite
Dnanace
Tampicn
Canfield Estate Worth a Million
New York report notes the Canfield estate of Ridhanl A Canwlela, famed for philanthropy and business, valued around one million dollars at his death from a long illness. The will names widow Mrs Genetiee Wo Candeld, son Rowland Dartmouth of Providence, and daughter Grace Maria Wanpon of Sets Weret One Wands and Pettytreet, with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canwlela Ager
Canibilag Teenris
Aidow
Genetiee
Rowland Dartmouth An Feld
Providence
Kov
Grace Maria Wanpon
Fragmentary note from Little Rock on Me kingdom entry
A damaged OCR text from Little Rock mentions a 9 vieh struggle and a poor man. It references Amat Dwar i teen and an entry into a kingdom context with unclear details. The legible parts hint at a local event or tale but lack concrete facts.
Fourteen Wins Mark Jr O U A M Team Season
The picture shows the Jr. O. U. A. M. baseball tear after a highly successful season. The team finished with fourteen victories, three losses, and one tie, marking one of the best campaigns by a local squad.
Committee Recommends Hock for Commissioner of Elections
The Republican County Committee met at Goshen on December 19 at 1 30 pm with five members present. George F Gregg proposed that Robert J Hock be named Commissioner of Elections by the Board of Supervisors, a motion supported by several members. one member, William H Wright of Cornwall, opposed. The group approved the resolution unanimously aside from Wright, and adjourned after about ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Republican County Committee
Rose
George F. Gregg
Board of Supervisors
Robert J. Hock
William 4H. Wright
Cornwall
Officers Elected by Queen Esther Chapter 163
Queen Esther Chapter No 163 Or der of the Eastern Star elected officers at the meeting Friday evening Worthy Matron Mrs Helen R Van Inwegen Assistant Matron Mrs Katle Raasch Secretary Miss Eva LaMont Treasurer Mrs Tessie Puff Conductress Mrs Belle Miller Assistant Conductress Mrs Clar Toss Trustee Miss Sarah Hopkins Worthy Patron Norman S Rose Installation scheduled Monday evening January 4 due to holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Order of the Eastern Star
Helen R. van Inwegen
Katle Raasch
Eva LaMont
Tessie Puff
Belle Miller
Clar Toss
Sarah Hopkins
Norman S. Rose
Finchville Community Notices Highlight Movements and Milestones
Finchville residents share recent moves and events. Mr and Mrs John Baker purchased the Hawking farm to settle permanently after ten years residence. Mrs George Cortricht hosted a birthday gathering with a surprise guest and a new plane observed by attendees. Mrs Dyrant and pupils prepare for Christmas exercises at the school house on December 22. Mrs John Baker visited sister Miles Durten near State Hill and noted Durten’s improving health after illness. Mrs Andres Michel? recovers well from surgery at Thrall Hospital. The entertainment included guests Leroy Bennett and family with travel news noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finchville
John Baker
J. C. Hawking
Uis
George Cortricht
Cornichts
Leroy Bennett
Roughing It Alg Did Son Ender Yourenifreneh
A fragmentary diary style note recounts a chaotic scene with a chef falling ill and pianos breaking down during a ten roost trip. The garbled text mentions Taras and a cap it all moment, leaving unclear who experienced the misfortune.
Empress of Japan Captures Exford with Emden Crew
Paris reports the British Gulf- Wary cruiser Empress of Japan captured the collier Exford. Three officers and forty men from the German cruiser Emden, sunk November 10 by the Australian cruiser Sydney, were aboard. The Emden crew seized a Cocos island schooner, loaded it with provisions, and sailed toward the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ministry of Macoe
Exford
Emden
Sydney
Cocos Island
Lieuenant Muecke
Mainilx Nee
Pacific
Buenos Aires
Dresden
von Spee
Rio Gallego
la Presna
Bristol
Falkland Islands
Straits of Magellan
Dresen
Ponta Arenas
Middletown Herd Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
Middletown Herd No 3 Loyal Order of Buffaloes held a large meeting at Mackenbee Hall. Officers elected included Commander Ray Lewis Vice Commander Robert Osborn Prophet Ernest H Baich Recording Secretary Jesse T Fountain Financial Secretary HH Van Freet Treasurer George H Vernar Guide Simon Sutton Inside Guard William H Svinwa Master Guard J C Taimadsa Trustee for 2 years Lawrence Herman. Installation set for Thursday January 7 with entertainment and clam supper to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Herd
Loyal Order of Buffalos
Mackenbee Hall
Stephen McNamara
Stephen Cole
Ray Lewis
Robert Osborn Prophet
Ernest H. Baich
Jesse —‘T. Fountain
Im HH. van Freet
George H. Vernar
Simon Sutton
William H. Svin
Mater Guard
J. C. Taimadsa
Lawrence Herman
Blaze at Liberty Causes Excitement and Disorder
A disturbance at Liberty involving Mrs Buckles and others caused alarm as they discussed removal and confinement in a sleeping room. Officials and lodge members presented a detailed report on receipts and expenditures, noting total receipts of 110th.50.05 and expenses of 530.57 leaving a balance of 46.38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ror W. Spearer
Ey. Foo
A. Mi
Masonic Minervels
Newburgh Suit Seeks 7500 Over Mowing Machine Injury
Ronald Sadler through guardian seeks 7500 in Supreme Court from Clarence Archer of Walden for injuries on July 2 1912 while riding Archer’s mowing machine. Witnesses described the accident as Archer operated the machine negligently causing Sadler to be thrown among knives and crippled for life. Jury list and testimony noted. Archer claims Sadler was not his employee and asked for a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Clarence Archer
Walden
Ronald Sadler
Thomasadler
Supreme Court
Arthur
Tompkins
Hume
A. Hlf
Seeger
W.T. Snider
Henry Kohl
Young’ Sadler
Archer
H. W
Moule
Crawford
Joan Shaw
New Windsor
Matthew M. Haven
James R. Vandermark
J. McCollum
John Quinlan
Joseph Carr
Isaac Schultze
Greenville
James P. Gillen
Port Jervis
Frack Remey
Wawnyanda
Fred Stevens
Tuxedo
Alonzo Decker
New Wihadsor
C. E
William Coonrod Found Dead in Port Jervis
William H. Coonrod, head of Coonrod & Co. lumber and coal dealers and Port Jervis Telephone Company director, was found dead in bed this morning at about six o'clock by his wife. He was about 60 years old and had retired late the previous evening after a long career in lumber and coal business spanning about 36 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
Williamn H. Coonrrod
Coonrod & Co
Evenloe
Contributions to Salvation Fund From Local Lodges
Local lodges and labor unions donate to the Salvation Army Christmas fund. Groups listed include Master Painters' Association, Lancelot Lodge, K of P No 18, Umpqua Tribe No 351, Central Labor Union, Dangsters of America, Iron Moulders' Union, Minnletown Lodge, Carpenters' Union, and Mid. Aigloan Camp W. of Iuv. Poems to be read daily next week until Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Lancelot Lodge
K. of P
Umpqua Tribe
C. M
Central Labor Union
Dangsters of America
Iron Moulders’ Union
Minnletown Lodge
C. F
Carpenters’ Talon
Mid
Aigloan Camp
W. of
Salvation Amy
Uni
Jury rules 9 to 3 for Schwabe in Gro Schwabe case
The jury in the United States District Court in New York City awarded Schwabe 9 to 3 against duPont de Nemours Ponder Company in a fur related action. The plaintiff was represented by A H F Seecer Rendich Gardner while the defense team handled the defendant. The ruling came after a week-long trial period documented by the Times-Press columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gro Schwabe
duPont de Men Ours Ponder Company
Furs Bia
Unite] States District
Coun
New York City
Ae Tap
A. H. F. Seecer
Jie Rendich & Gardner
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Mrs. Harriman
Iabor
Inion
Print Org
Furntah
Ledt Whitman
Mt Depst
Dunn
Fogarty
Buck Brook
Buck Brend
Nabyle
Baing Qaated
Gume Amd Ltd
4Ulse
Wren
Auterprien
Edhe
Monty
Watts
Gare
Cait Ag
Aecol
Olumis
Sullivan County
Surrogate’s Court
Monticello
Camp 41
Camp No 41
Charlotte Mastahon
LION
Wantage Grange
Tent
Gate Roopier Anihur
Cohen
Hohl
Canfield
AL ML
Harps
Ontarios Red Sox
Orioles
Harps Ontarios Cubs
Ontarios - Harriman
C. Sannwald
Putchare
Jerome
W. Sannwald
Tyler
Maas
Rappleyea
Buckout
Lemon
G. Sannwald
Knapp
McCormick
Kuhinman
Myers
Harmon
E.G. Hallock
HOCK
Minstrels & Success
Mr. Archer
WM. Coonrod
Contributors TO
Salvation Fund
SAY
Schwabe
Colomhns
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