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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented OCR text from a 1904 Middletown New York paper shows editorials and notices including AP attribution, publishing details, and ad copy. It references wartime sentiment about Austria Hungary, American policy, and immigration, with critique of President Wilson era statements and economic conditions. The piece mentions names and entities like Morgenthau and Vanderbilt, and discusses public notices and printing services.
Disjointed 1917 era chatter claims Austria denies mobilization while Germany faces defeat. Mentions Standard Oil and electricity costs as war pressures. References to America, Halifax, Croatise, and various unnamed persons color a collage of wartime sentiment and speculation.
A regent death of a noted actor, found dead in his car from carbon monoxide poisoning, highlights the danger of engine exhaust in frosty weather. Experts warn of silent, invisible risk as cars idle with imperfect combustion, urging safe use and ventilation to prevent such tragedies.
A garbled text fragment mentions names and phrases across multiple lines with unclear context. It appears as a broken OCR from a historical page, touching on people, dates, and places without coherent narrative or readable facts to establish a definite event or summary.
In the early days of the war, Constantinople produced many official bulletins, now silenced as Turkish captains and generals push Ottoman gains in Gallipoli and Mesopotamia. The post office and government are described as demoralized, with Turkish propaganda waning. The Merchants' Association of New York is cited in a fragmentary ending.
A verbose old column urges readers to donate to the Red Cross against the German war machine. It mocks hesitation and proclaims now is the time to spend for relief, while contrasting allied efforts with German raiders. The piece hints at local figures and events, interspersed with verse and crowd-pleasing banter.
Leo Mack son of Mr and Mrs O F Mack Montes brother of Mrs Bob Clark Monhagen enlisted as a servant? with the 22g Regiment New York Engineers at Camp Wadanorth Spartanburg SC A brother Marty Mack member of Battery 8 77th Field Artillery Camp Greene Charlotte NC enlisted in New York in May last
Early morning mail delays in Alberta disrupt business and banking operations delaying letter deliveries and causing one day of lost interest. Merchants and banks report inefficiencies, questioning government ownership and management of postal and telegraph services.
Thirty-two Sullivan County men are listed as deserters and their names sent to Washington. Thirty-eight failed to report for examination and will be dealt with by law. One hundred eighty-five have been examined and discharged, and seventy-seven found fit will be sent in the next draft call.
Spartanburg S C December 22 U S Grant 4th great grandson of the famed commander sewed two chevrons on his private’s blouse and became a corporal in the 102d Ammunition Train of the Twenty sixth Division. He had earlier served in the Seventh New York and was transferred to the Ammunition Train during camp readjustment.
Questionnaires were sent Friday to registrants from 8 percent to 1028, inclusive, listing towns such as Middletown Walden Newburgh Rosston Maybrook Montgomery Middle Hope Campbell Hall Detroit Washington Newark D C Brooklyn Beacon Stony Ford Burnside Hamptonburgh West Philadelphia and others, one each. YOUNG SOLDIER INSANE Newburgh Dec 22 Arthur Brewer formerly of Co L of the First Hebthemeni is now in a hospital in Washington with delusions including a belief he is accused of a serious crime for which he faces execution. MARTIN HEERMANCE DEAD Poughkeepsie’s long respected attorney died Thursday night at Vassar Hospital after months of illness. he once served as state assessor and chaired a commission during Levit Morion’s governorship.
Thieves ripped open 21 freight cars at Ontario and Western north yards on Thursday night, stealing household goods and candy. Police pursue clues, suspecting a regional gang that previously targeted grocery stores. Snow hampered footprints. total shortage to be determined from consignors.
The column chronicles Red Cross efforts in the workroom including bundles of muslin bandages, pine cabinet donations, and the shipment of boxes with hospital supplies. It notes generous public support, a praise from a major supplier, and a Christmas schedule with closures and new memberships welcomed.
New York December reports detail how wartime asset growth boosted the Lusitania victim’s estate. George Vernea a musician also known as Ler Peace Butler died in 1918 and left a will valued at 272,558. Courts trace commissions on rifle sales to the government and note heirs including the victim’s mother, two brothers, and two sisters stand to receive about 127,3 each after deductions.
Local rifle club men posted high scores at the December 2 weenie shoot. Top scorers included J. Schramm with 187 and W. Mitchell 187, along with Worrester 186, Corwin 184, andRead the Times-Press Want Ads.
Speaker Thaddeus C. Sweet of the New York State Assembly announced he would not seek the gubernatorial chair and pledged to support past administrations. He urged passage of the proposed federal constitutional amendment and said his stance would clear political fog lingering at the Capitol.
The Chamber of Commerce board has decided to affiliate with the Chamber of Commerce of the United States at Washington and has applied for membership to align with national efforts regarding the war.
Dec 22 W el chiaram Mam Ho Austin named to fill vacancy at Krnova lake WEL charee and resides at Ripow Lake vicinity. Austin from Middle Hope Newburgh. 000108 FOR MILLER Alliant Dec 22 state council of farms and markers appoint Sew am A. Miller of Utica head of local bureau at 35008 yearly salary. Appointment becomes elective January 1.
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