Fast Sailing Sloops Braved Hudson Ice in 1827 and 1829
The 1827 winter left the Hudson River unusually open allowing Newburgh New Windsor and Cornwall sloops to run to New York. Advertisements from Crawford Co and others claim regular trips by the Tom Bowline, Superior, Meridian, and Ilinois with masters named Johnson Polhamus and others. The piece notes bold ads, old-time commerce, and a humorous tale of honesty in a village store, plus marriage notices and local business promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
New York
Newburgh
New Windsor
Cornwall
A. Schultz
Orange County
Tom Bowline
William J. Pootmaster
Fp, Crawford & Co
Washingtonville
Old Establishment
Stoops Meridian
Iilinais
Samuel Johnson
Jobn Polhamus
Crawford & Co
St Je
Depot Battalion Not Recognized by War Department
Readable text shows New York National Guard depot battalions, 2,590 officers and men, held millions in state property, and cared for families while on border duty. Washington denies equipment and official recognition, while soldiers express patriotism and resolve to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York National Guard
Fulton
War Department
Solvern
Ald
National Defense Act
National Guard
New York
Waashington
Ue Reserve
Important Corrections Department Advances Highlighted
The article by Commissioner Blundette G. Lawla reviews major corrections reforms over years, including indeterminate sentences, transfer of refuges to New Hampton and Rikers Island farms, modernization of facilities, expanded medical services, new drug hospital on Rikers, centralized medical staff, a women’s farm, enhanced schooling for inmates, and an eight hour workday for inmates and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Corrections
Blundette G. Lawla
New York Sun
Cally
Correction Department
Fteeld
Tarts
New Vasanton Garma
Riker's Island
Ure Penilen
New Hampton
Rikers Island
Riker'a
Vint
Penitentiary Juat
Blackwell's Island
Hart's Island
Riker’s Island
Girls Narrowly Escape Trolley Near Franklin Square
Three local girls Elizabeth Young Ida Dean and Helen Taylor narrowly avoided being hit by a State Hospital trolley near Franklin Square on North Street They were crossing when the car diverted toward the center of the track and toppled one another into the path but managed to scramble clear just in time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Young
Ida Dean
Helen Taylor
Wallkill Trans Company
Franklin Square
North
Frank Din
Kate
Wes Main Sreet
North Treet
New York Conference Session Set for March 21
The annual session of the New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will convene at the Washington Square Church in New York starting March 21. Bishop Willem will preside, also heading the New York East and other conferences. Rev. G. W. Grinten of St. Paul serves as secretary.
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Washington
Panta
New York
Confwrecs
Ban on Diseased Cattle Planned in Albany Conference
At Syracuse deliberations the State Agricultural Society backed a plan to have state officials inspect all dairy cattle to trace disease. The proposal would compel inspection and elimination of diseased animals, aiming to curb tainted milk and diseased beef despite limits of current tuberculin tests.
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Albany
Fred W. Sessions
Utica
State Agricultural Society
Syracuse
Session
Sessions
E. A. Powell
Preaktemt
Onjondara Farm Huread Association
W. OH. Jordan
Geneva
Prohibition Trend Alarm Sparks Liquor Dealers Meeting
In Albany the Prohibition and Revenue Dealers Association discussed monitoring bills to advance prohibition in the state after the January opening of the legislature. A session in Beater Brook reported post election shifts show more support for prohibition, with wet and dry factions noted and repeal timing teased for the next season.
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Amtheny
Bec
Avnany and
Renaseaer Netailldqror Dealers Association
Ure Associssien
Beater Brook
National Guard units cut from border force return home
General Funston ordered 16 000 National Guard troops to leave the border and rejoin their states, with four New York units among those released. The War Department confirmed the drawdown to about 75 000 men and said no further withdrawals are planned, while stressing it does not signal a move against Pershing’s expedition.
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New York
Funston
San Antonio
Tex
National Guard
Department
Cone
234 Infantry
Brooklyn
Frank H. Norton
Fick Artillery
George A. Wingate
Ambulante Company
Manhattan
L. H.bheerer
Field
Igat
Washington
War Department
1St Cavalary of
Pennsylvania
Mexico
Pershing
Noted Baritone and Hospital Inmate
Fred Hill known as a baritone with ties to the Ben Hur company is described as a frequent guest of the Davis family before their move to Belleville. The article notes his prior work at the New York City Sanatorium Otisville and mentions upcoming local events and residents moving or visiting. Private Felsing of Battery F 10th F A Conn NG is expected home for Christmas with his family.
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Finchville
Fred Hill
Wiliam Edgar Davis
Mount Hope
J.’Booth
Stanley
George H’ Ryndyk
C. A. Stamp and
Mire
EB. M. Dittman
Willow Part
C. C. Hawkins
Hartford
Monticello
Felsing
Herman A Felsing
Battery F
10Th F. A Conn
el Paso
Texas
H. P. Fel Bing
Community Christmas Tree Tinsel Drive Details
The Federation of Women’s Clubs plans the second community Christmas tree to be placed in the Little Siangeiet Park opposite the Armory. Carols will be sung from 7 p m Christmas night by school children who will lead the singing. Tinsel donations and funds for expenses may be left at the Armory or in city stores Friday and Saturday afternoons.
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Federation of Woman's Clathes
Intsay
Little Siangeiet
Armory
Carule
B. P. Floey
Promotion for E H Greenleaf at New York Telephone
H Oren, year district plant superintendent, is promoted to a similar post in Yon district as part of the companys territorial reorganization. Greenleaf will continue to supervise the focal district which covers six counties. he comes from the Newburgh district and will move with his family on Monday to assume the new office on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Cornwall
Salisbury
Charles T. Jackson
J. Thayer & Co
Newburgh
van Donep
Goshen
Kingston
H. Oren
New York Telephone Company
Albear
Greenicaf
New Dargh
Chagute
Gifts for Middletown Soldiers Heading Home
A large box of gifts sent to Captain M A Stivers for the 69th Infantry and Third Field Hospital NG units bound for McAllen Texas follows gifts by Time newspaper. Arrival expected Friday or Saturday as several Middletown guardsmen return home within two weeks amid border orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
New York National Guard
Wells Fargo Express Company
Caimy
Meallen
Texas
M. A. Stivers
M.C
69Th Infantry
Third Field Hospital
N. G
McAllen
Camp Whitesan
Stivers
Pinston
Allied
Newae National Guard
Firemen's Relief Association names officers at city ball
The annual meeting of the Firemen's Relief and Benefit Association was held Monday evening at Carel Higham's office in City Hall. Officers elected include President William F. Schindler and President Bowers. Recording Secretary George Kautman.
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Firemen’s Relief and Benefit Association
Carel Higham
William F. Schindler
Presid
Sunday Hunter Injured In Explosion Near New Hampton
A Sunday incident in New Hampton left a resident badly hurt after a gas or air explosion. Officials and local residents describe a severe injury to the man’s hand and several minor injuries among bystanders. The scene involved cars in the village and a school Christmas tree event was mentioned as part of local activities.
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New Hampton
Crecéea
Ache
Howe
Ijemer
George Nash
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Hudson
Welladness
Carmar
Min
Raoletreet
Hyuren
Wellen
Tyes
Inn
Rew
Ban
Andrew Simuny
Amelia
Dee
Amelia Siem
Andew Sinoam
Bs & Morekerjer
Jenne Smith
Geskem
Joseph Brooks
Camera Man
Puplia
Catherine Werley
Grace Ghurah Parient House
Betty Blanchard
Esther Macardell
John Morrison
Elizabeth Nuelle
Janet Stivers
Richard Hunter
Gloria
Miller
Barbara Moore
Elizabeth Nualle
Gloria Miller
Hampton Farms
Lewis
Burdette G. Lewis
Commissioner of Correction
E. H. Greenleaf
Mr. Greenicaf
Otiaville
Firemen’s Assn
William M. Schindler
George Kautman
Hunter
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