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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
4
Evening sky features Jupiter Mars and Venus with Mercury nearby while Saturn lingers as a first magnitude Procyon sighting near the eastern horizon at dawn. Procyon appears close to the horizon in early morning light.
The article argues August Mackensen, a Saxon general, ranks just behind Hindenburg in importance and achievement. It credits him with decisive Dunajev and Serbia campaigns, praising his initiative, machine like precision, and leadership of south Teuton forces in the war. It notes hisGerman heritage and aristocratic status within the empire.
The national administration outlines steps to restore the country to a condition of adequate preparedness. Details emphasize State readiness, federal coordination, and strategic resilience efforts. The plan seeks to bolster emergency response, security posture, and public system reliability nationwide.
The piece argues the Republican administration aims to double appropriations for defense while seeking new taxes, but the state is cutting waste, trimming payrolls, and reducing the direct tax. It notes Senate and Governor Whitman oversight, and envisions a leaner budget with reduced tax burden while maintaining public services. It also discusses charity coordination to avoid duplication and preserve human touch.
Governor Whitman outlines a common sense plan to reduce overcrowding in New York state hospitals by creating a new $700,000 facility dedicated to old and feeble inmates. The Middletown site is favored for its central location and proximity to New York, which supplies many patients. The proposal, supported by hospital heads, aims to separate senile patients from violent inmates and cut supervision costs.
The article discusses charitable giving during holidays, noting uneven aid distribution. Some families with established reputations receive several turkey dinners while others in need remain unseen. Destitution varies in villages and private gifts are common but not always public.
Rep Buchanan of Illinois seeks House impeachment of U S District Attorney Marshall of New York amid allegations tying Marshall to Franz von Rinthlen a German agent. The proposal aims to probe charges and determine expulsion if warranted while preserving crime cracking efforts.
Persistent rumor says the 1916 New York Legislature may push for a concurrent resolution to urge Congress for shipbuilding and munitions funding or allocate funds to better equip the National Guard. Leaders plan follow up on Assemblyman Conkl ing's earlier preparedness measures as Governor Whitman favors military appropriations.
Von der Golte Pasha, once head of the German mission in Turkey, named adviser general to the Turkish army. Montenegrin forces fail to take the Austrian fortress Bilek. Austria admits defeat in Galicia as Russians recapture Kroasno Taslo. Germans repelled Allied assaults near Nieurport Belgium while suffering a setback at Chivy France along the Olne and Aisne lines.
Unionville obituary reports William Culverwell 77 longtime hardware merchant of Unionville died at home on Main Street early Tuesday. Survived by wife and three children Asa W. of Washington DC Frank and Ethel at home. Funeral Friday at 2:30 p m with interment in Unionville Cemetery family plot.
Rev Willard Conger delivered the annual Thomas White sermon at the Reformed Church on The Diety of Christ. The bequest funds a yearly sermon on Christian fundamentals for four Orange County churches, including Deerpark’s. The sermon was presented in a thorough, intellectual manner.
An explosion at the Dextrine plant two miles from Edgewater New Jersey injures 25 and leaves two men missing. The roof and walls collapse but workers heroically rescue many, driving injuries to safety as flames engulf the structure.
Thomas Ashton aged 48 a brakeman for the C and W Railroad for 31 years died at Norwich Hospital after a switch engine struck him early yesterday. His left leg was severed and he succumbed to shock. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Mt Hope Cemetery.
Rev H W Jones of Oswego and member of Freeport lodge will speak at Middletown Lodge No 1097 meeting tomorrow night He will discuss his naval life and praise Bikdom from a clergyman perspective
In November 1,529,098 cans of milk and 90,440 of cream and unsweetened condensed reached the New York market with gains to 142,048 cans of plain milk and a daily average of 4,748. Market price $1.70 per can for November and December. Average price for the year $1.4186 per can, with December burden prices per 100 pounds at $1.80, $2.10 and $9.40 for 3, 4 and 56 per cent milk respectively.
In St. Ambrose's chapel New York Bishop C. Birch confirmed Kenneth R. Buchanan a former Methodist clergyman. Buchanan had prepared two years and will be sent to the Episcopal chapel at Callicoon New York.
The Dick law has made militia life arduous reducing enlistments while a larger national guard could be more effective. Current law limits training to National Guard attached units, prompting talk of state authorization for broader training. Assemblyman Clarence Welsh proposes high school military training which will trigger vigorous debate as the legislature weighs defenses for New York State.
In the Vosges Hartmannswellerkopf area French forces repelled German counter attacks and held most gains while taking 1,300 German prisoners the largest number at one time this in the Champagne Loos objective. Heavy shelling and bombardments continued along the line with extensive trench damage and a destroyed German ammunition depot on the Meuse. Berlin reports British troops withdrawn to Gallipoli and a tense mood in Saloniki as Greece and Romania loom in Balkan moves.
In Newark New Jersey about 36 of 40 creditors of T P Howell and Co leather firm meeting at Fidelity Trust Co decided to place management under a creditors committee. They will settle claims up to 400 dollars and the committee of five will work with Fidelity Trust Co representing James Smith Jr trustee.
At St Pauls Church midweek prayer Rev Dr Watkins read a letter from Evangelist M V B Williams sending Christmas greetings to all especially new Christian life participants from tabernacle services last spring. The meeting drew a large attendance and Dr Watkins spoke on church rules.
Li eutenant John Alban Chesnut of Newburgh brother of Thomas B. Hornbeck was killed in Belgium in the last days after an active participation in war of less than three months. formerly Miss Chesnut of St. Catharine's Ontario Canada, prior to her marriage a few months ago.
The Health Department ends the restriction on horse meat for consumption in New York City. The piece covers public reactions, expert opinions predicting social and physiological changes, and the Health Commission's plan for inspections at slaughterhouses and retail markets as horse meat becomes a low-cost food option.
New York December 23 Republican leaders and national committeemen from Oregon Tennessee New Mexico California Nevada and Arizona gather in town amid talk of a Roosevelt dinner. Chairman Hilles says no hidden conferences exist and that attendees are here on private business while backing any candidate who can beat Wilson and uphold GOP traditions.
Erie milk train No. 17 bound westbound to Middletown arrived at 8 47 a m after suffering engine trouble east of Harriman. A broken left side mechanism crippled the locomotive causing a 1 hour 42 minute delay. Engine 3067 was sent from Port Jervis for relief and New York papers carried later than usual.
Daniel Craft was arrested by Erie police on a charge of carrying concealed weapons and threatening to blow up an Erie restaurant. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Williams, was held on $500 bail, and was sent to Montrose jail after failing to post.
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