Broker Seeks Commission in $2 Million Rail Loan Case
Henry Strauss of No 10 Wall Street says he arranged a loan of 2 060 000 for a Southern Western financier syndicate to finance Mobile and Jackson Railroad and Chicago and Gulf Railroad. He seeks commissions claimed as 1 700. McDonald Stratton and Stallo deny involvement. Strauss sues in Supreme Court asserting their role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Strauss
No. 10
Wall Street
New York
Perave
Alecis Neii Millionas McDonald
Edmund K. Stallo
Stallo
Southern and Western
Mobile and Jackson
Chicago and Gulf Railroad
McDonald
William D. Stratton
Strauss Lars
Metropolitan Trust Company
Donald
Stratton
Reé
Stailo
Joan
Supreme Court
Intruder Threat Triggers Alarm on Haviard Street
A man with a gun caused a disturbance on Haviard and West Main Streets at 3:50 a.m. Mrs. George Allen woke to noises and cried out. Andrew J. Baird, owner of West Main and Hanfo, rushed to assist as armed intruders reportedly threatened him and fled. Authorities noted the incident as a home invasion during the early hours. The report records confusion and fear as residents described the scene and attempted to contact police. No injuries are documented in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviard
West Main
George Allen
Andrew J. Baird
West, Main and
Hanfo
Beck
Trowbie
Mr. Baird
Picious
Court Sets Aside Severe Sentence
A court overturned a harsh judgment in a case from Warwic using a late January timeline. Details reference a shire magistrate and a prior ruling, with emphasis on the legal action to adjust the punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwic Poratlg Jaste
Fail to Find Basis for McKinley Claim Noted
Fragmentary OCR notes report lack of basis for a McKinley claim. The page mentionsTe Arresited Deere Yate and an equipment viewer noting a kidney report and nest data in an alphanumeric sequence. Unclear names, dates, or places due to damaged text.
Dislocates Shoulder in Fall from Wagon
Local report notes an incident where an individual named Lehast Bast ay BA Wagon fell from a wagon and suffered a dislocated shoulder. Details on location and outcome are limited in the fragment.
Christmas Dinner Menus and Monster Pie for Tots
Christmas menus detail large public dinners and home feasts for the season. A notable feature at the Children’s Home was Baker Zeigler’s 25 inch monster pie funded with a drive by Elk members for a Christmas tree on Houston Hill. The article lists multiple Christmas dishes across several institutions and homes, including turkey, goose, cranberries, potatoes, plum pudding, and fruits, illustrating communal efforts to feed those in need with festive fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Zeigler
East Main Street
Zeigler
Houston Hill
Mark Twain Daughter Jean Clemens Founds Drowned
Jean Clemens Mark Twain's daughter is found drowned in a bathtub in Reading Cons. The death is attributed to epilepsy, with the incident occurring this morning while she was assisting her father as secretary and amanuensis. Clara Clemens has recently gone to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Cons
Mark Twain
Jean Clemens
At Lee
Jean
Clara
Gatand
Europe
New York
Two Basketball Games Set for Armory Week
Two upcoming basketball games at the Armory promise high level play for local fans. Ellenville faces strong rivals in one contest and a tough lineup for the Ge inger Jam Tarr Ae and Pioneers seeks a decisive win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Ellenville
Geinger Jam
Tarr Ae
Pioneers
Celesfates Birthday Delayed By Fracture Incident
A fragmentary note from a local page describes Kiapp her two years old birthday celebration at home disrupted when she fell and fractured her wrist last July. The report is incomplete but indicates domestic accident and injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiapp
Former Sheriff Stricken in Stroke Night Illness
A former sheriff has suffered a stroke overnight and remains in critical condition, with Mr. Wil providing care. The reported health crisis follows recent medical updates and underscores ongoing concerns about his welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jntimsen
Wil
Vacant Albans Judgeship Cited in Nominations
A notice lists a vacant judgeship in Albans, noting the post becomes available following the departure of Judge Googe BH. Fitts. Details mention names and related appointments, with the vacancy prompting a candidate search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af Albans
Jobantheilo
Ares
Apt
Googe
Fitts
Uncle Sam to Relieve Distress in Zelaya War
Washington reports US acts to ease starvation of captured Zelayan soldiers and aid wounded from both sides near Rama. The cruiser Prairie at Colon will carry $5,000 worth of staple supplies to Bluefields, furnished by the American Red Cross which sent $5,010 to the canal commission. Captain Shipley of the Des Moines confirms Zelayan prisoners face actual starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Rama
United States
Prairie
Colon
Binefields
American Red Cross
Canal Commission
Shipley
Des Moiines
Bluefields
Goshen Club Faces Legal Challenge Over Boxing Plan
Goshen authorities question a newly formed People’s Athletic Club aiming to host sporting matches. Corporation counsel Henry Bacon opposes boxing exhibitions, citing recent penal law provisions that penalize public or private prize fighting with or without weapons, and note changes from prior law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Athletic CIA
Goshen
Henri Bacon
Christmas Dance at Middletown Lodge Honors Santa Visitor
Middletown Lodge Christmas Dance featured a Santa impersonation with wives and friends receiving oranges and a ceremonial tree. Members enjoyed a social evening as nominations for lodge officers were announced ahead of next Thursday’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Mideoan
Jose Avlie
Harold Knapp Leads visitors to 61 13 rout in Middletown
W N Knapp's New Jersey squad defeated Middletown High School 61 to 13 at the Armory. Montclair Military lineup, bolstered by three borrowed players, started strong but Middletown faded, while Harold Knapp starred with two thirds of the visitors' baskets. Rowley and Lovely stood out for Middletown as the crowd noted W N Knapp as timer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Yall
Montclair Military
Montclair Five
Montclair
Middletown
Rowley
Lovely
Harold Knapp
W. N. Knapp
East Grange
McElnen
I.f
van Sickle
Hazel
Perry-Knapp
Rowler
Elmore
Burhans
R G
Leonard-Wallace
Stanley Vail
Gordon Knapp
Fay H. Ste
Nelson Knapp
Christmas at Thrall Hospital Brightens Yuletide
Christmas tree exercises at Thrall Hospital drew a large crowd including staff patients and friends. Rev. Wagner spoke on the Coming of the Christ, with music by Miss Ayres and Mrs. Indson readings. Santa Claus distributed gifts as nurses and the band prepared the festive scene. The Ministers' Association plans weekly services starting January 1.updates on patients include Mrs Oscar Kirby improving after surgery, L H Tiffany fracture recovering, Mrs Edward Palmer diabetes stable, Dominic Pargano post amputation, Harry W Malone critical, Minard Houghtaling improving, Miss Annie Graham near discharge, Mrs William Firne ready to go home, Mrs Ror Budd in favorable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thral Hospital
Santa Claus
Southworth
Forter
Ministers’ Association
Thrall Hospital
Oscar Kirby
Purdy
L. H. Tiffany
Edward Palmer
Dominic Pargano
Marbrook
Harry W. Malone
Minard Houghtaling
Edenville
Annie Graham
William Firne
Ridgebury
Ror Budd
Patawkunk
Funeral of the Late Frank P. S. Crane
The funeral for Frank P. S. Crane was held at 2 PM from 20 Roberts Street with Rev. Wagner officiating. Mrs. Macardell and Mrs. Olney sang. Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. attended. pallbearers were family. Burial in Hillside Cemetery. The Excelsior company adopted a memorial minute praising Crane as loyal, temperate, and devout, noting his public and private benefactions and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. S. Crane
James B Carson
Roberts Street
Walter Austin Wagner
First Congregational Church
Cornelius Macardell
Bertha Olney
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co
Hillside Cemetery
Frank P
Crane
Excelsior
Qur
Finn Infantry
T. H. de Sons
A. J. Vail
Charles 3. Bord
Dewitt D. Schoonmaker
Medal Service Medal for Major A E M Intyre
Major A E M Intyre has not yet received notice of the service medal award. It is probable the presentation will occur during February's regular medal distribution. This marks Middletown's first group of five year meal to be awarded to Jeritty of solid gold.
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Meinig7s
Jeritty
Youngblood arraigned on grand larceny charge in Newburgh
Frank Youngblood of this city was arraigned after a grand jury indicted him on grand larceny. Judge Royce urged a guilty plea to petit larceny. The district attorney urged jail for protection of employers. A four month county jail term was set, then modified for probationary release under sheriff custody. A law firm member stated they did not press charges and wished to give him another chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Youngblood
Morschauser
Newburgh
H. B. Rores
Aittle
Royce
Rogers
Youngblood
Janige Royce
Attorpes
Jrnion
Slaw
Farmers Insurance Ad From 19 Noxh Street Mithetows HN
An old time classifieds style notice offers affordable vehicle and property insurance from Boyd and Deming at 19 Noxh Street Mithetows HN. The ad promises low rates and savings, urging readers to write to confirm costs and benefits.
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Boyd & Deming
Nox*h Street
Mithetows
HN. T
Board closes with Clark chair legacy and finances debated
The Goshen board of supervisors wrapped its final session with Chairman Robert H. Clark receiving the chair he held this past year. Discussions centered on the county treasury books, road fund reports, and bills from the Poorhouse, book bindings, and transportation costs. The body approved the good roads report, struck a back tax assessment, and ordered several payments, including a judge’s fees and miscellaneous bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Board of Supervisors
Robert H. Clark
Minisink
Stubley
Clark
Sutherland
J. B. Lyon
Albany
Gregg
Orange Farm
Sayer
Chadeayne
J. D. McGifert
Chadeayre
Newburgh Journal
Seymour
Newburgh
Ward
Finance Committee
Good Roads Fund
Tressurer
Bradier
Bradley
Denmark
Ncoming Board
Highway Fund
State Highway Commission
Comair Teasurer
Chadearne
Clara
Good Roads Committee
Toth
Vail
RW. Ross
Warwick
Ross
Supreme Court
Henry Bacon
Charles T. Dunning
Moshier
Wlm. Clark
Foot Roads Committee
Erie and Jersey Railroad
Big Hill
Montgomese
Syen
Henry van Duren
Cornwall
Iseman
Grange Officers Elected for Ensuing Year in Florida
The Florida Grange No. 1053 names Master A. D. Jessup and officers for the year. Installation set by Worthy Master Manning on a January 1918 Monday evening. New York reports 984 active agricultural associations, 90,600 Grange members, and 123,000 in allied groups. County notes include Orange Pomona Grange with 726 members and local clubs and societies such as Blooming Grove Grange Co. and Orange County Agricultural Society.
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Florida Grange
A. D. Jessup
Fred Woodruff
C. W. Many
William Weed
Robert W. Anderson
James E. Millspaugh
Roy C. Durland
Charles W. Jessup
Canton
W. Many
Ceres
Edith M. Roe
Flora
Wiliam
Jessup
Pomona
Emma Carr
F. H. Bord
J. 0. Gobte
George H. Carr
Manning
Orange County
Pomona Grange
New York State
Farmers’ Association
The
Grange
Orange County Bulletin
Blooming Grove Grange Co
Dairymen’s League of
Goshen Driving Club
Orange County Agricultural Society
Orange County Driving Park Association
Range County Mhk Association
Wasilkil Valley Farmers’ Association
Hack-Drivers' Court Fight Settled Out of Court
Cornelius D Delamater vs Mrs Alfred W Smith for assault by horsewhip dismissed in Police Court Friday morning by Recorder Thompson. Delamater absent when called. Mrs Smith represented by John F Bradner. Case withdrawn but court allowed brief statement of facts. Warning given to cabdrivers to keep peace at stations. Reverend Robert Ogilvie Kirkwood attended but case concluded informally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius D. Delamater
Alfred W. Smith
Bradner
Peeton
Robert Ogilvie Kirkwood
Fires Press Church
Recorder
Christmas Concert at Hopewell Church Thompson Ridge
A Christmas concert will be held at Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Thompson Ridge on Tossday night. The program includes an organ Prelude, vocal and violin solos, duets by the Misses Crawherd Dickinson Vanheeren Gilespie and others, with intermission and children's chorus numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Ridge
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Miss Thompson Amthem
Dickinaon
Crawherd
Dickingen
Mesers
Waila
Dane
Vanhevren
Gilespie
Mr. Thompson
Miss VanKesten
Messia
White
Misa White
Dickinson Ammnom
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Law W. D. Stratton
Andrew Baird
M’rinley
Times-Press
Turkey
Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital
Ziegler
Uniluren
Associated Press
Sapr Lint
Breusht
Celesfates
Satolli
Uncle Sam
Goshen Club
Jerseymen
W. Nelson Knapp
Armors
ALL Hospital
A. E. M’intyre
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