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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
5
City officials discussed preventive measures around the Texas Oil Co plant with Supervisor Mackay and local rep Knapp. A concrete two foot wall will enclose the south grounds, dirt walls on the rest forming a basin, and all buildings and fences will be fireproofed to improve safety after the April fire.
Fire at 2 45 am gutted the saloon of J M Kelly on Central Main Street Florida injuring stock and interior. The two story building housed Morris Liedman and family upstairs. Fire originated likely from rodents disturbing a match box. alarm sounded, firemen contained the blaze near Gre House.
A plea calls for donations to a local day nursery noting the need for gifts to aid children. The appeal asks residents to contribute useful items and support the nursery’s efforts to provide care and activities.
Organizing evenings for the Board of Health and Common Council close year end business with a brief meeting on the 30th to exchange badges and farewell remarks. The first new council meeting is set for January 2 with a Board of Education session at 7 and the Board of Health at 9. A president will be elected at the Education board meeting.
A Philadelphia financial writer discusses rumors of Lehighton and New England Railroad sale to the Pennsylvania Railroad. He notes Lehigh Coal and Navigation recovery, uncertain deal status, and implied leverage to push the extension and financing needs. The subsidiary's bonds, authorized at 15 million, show market premiums as doubling-track pressure grows.
President Gowkd of the Chamber coordinates with the American City Bureau to keep W. Scott Radeker, acting secretary, in place until January 7 to ensure a smooth transition with Gas D. Theleen arriving from Kenoshi Wisconsin to assume duties. Radeker will then move to Troy Unie state to aid reorganization with Ror S. Smith and others. The Chamber office closes today and will reopen Tuesday morning. Radeker has been elected to the general committee of the New York Cartight Sartees Committee led by Hon. Martens M. Marks.
A damaged OCR fragment recounts greetings over the telephone from J Warren Adame secretary of the Borough of Manhattan. It notes a Christmas message and mentions Mr Adams and Mr Radexer visiting at Miles Avenue in the city.
Jacob Gunther a leading Orange County care proprietor died at his home 2 Broad Street Sunday night after a long illness in his 74th year. He formerly ran Gunther s Cafe at 4 North Street and later focused on outdoor proprietorship with his farm near the outskirts. Survived by widow and three children Edwin A of New York Leroy C and Allfine R at home. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence with interment in Wallkill Cemetery at Philipsburgh.
Eight hour day with pro rata overtime and higher pay for foremen and helpers approved by the Federal Arbitration Board. The award increases wages by one to two cents per mile or hour and adds time and a half overtime pay. The decision covers twelve eastern rail routes and follows a long dispute between switchmen and railroads.
A mother and her four young children died in a gas-filled tenement on Vergan Avenue in Newark. The bodies were found by the father, Fred Baker, a nightwatchman, when he returned home from work. The incident occurred on December 22 and is being investigated as a gas poisoning tragedy.
A city businessman’s wife finally recovered her missing spectacles after a fruitless four day hunt. She discovered them hanging from a branch on a large fir tree in the yard, seemingly preserved as if by a miracle. The retrieval ended her long disappointment and puzzled explanation.
Newburgh reports indicate that Charles Conklin and Henry Schaeffer, youths under 16, were arraigned after stealing rare plates from the Pleek mansion in Deerpark. They were remanded to Deerpark for trial next Tuesday while other defendants faced varying charges and sentences.
Patrick Powers of 246 East Main Street suffered a severe accident at work late Friday afternoon resulting in the amputation of his left limb. He underwent surgery by Dr Punk at Thrall Hospital and was admitted Saturday. Members of Hall Memorial Chapel contributed $23 to Rev Raymond C. White and his wife as thanks from friends. White recently became pastor of a church in Cumangua and has quickly gained popularity.
John F Ostrom was charged with stealing a brooch valued at $15 from Sylvester J C Hulse’s jewelry shop on North street. He was found guilty after a trial before Recorder Howard M Starr and remanded to the city jail awaiting sentence.
Associated Press reports food riots in Dresden over December stock shortages. Crowds of women attacked shops and marched while police held back, with a parade near the King’s palace. Three police officers and several women were wounded as soldiers charged to clear the streets.
The last regular meeting of Queen Esther Chapter No 253 elected officers for the year Mauon Mrs Belle Miller as Worthy Patron Norman Rose as Associate Matron Mrs Margaret Hartford as Secretary Mrs Cora Deckert as Treasurer Mrs Charity Crosby as Conductress Mrs Eva Hermann as Associate Conductress Carrie Woe as Trustee three years and announced the installation of officers at the next meeting on January 3.
Sentinel summary notes mixed reactions in belligerent countries to President Wilson’s peace note. Officials say editorial opinion abroad is excluded from calculations and that both sides seek a negotiating mood after the new year. Allied and German responses signal varied views as mediation efforts unfold.
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