Rise in wages of workers sparks big appropriation push
A forthcoming request seeks a major appropriation to boost worker wages. Officials indicate the aim is to secure higher pay and adjust budgets accordingly amid a broader cost of living focus.
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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
5
Government to seize railroads and divert earnings
Wide market optimism followed news of government control of railroads. Stocks rose with rails up 17 points and industrials copper and shipping up 2 to 4 points. The plan includes four percent securities, McAdoo and ICC authority, and using earnings over a fixed amount for government funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Washington
McAdoo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Congress
President Wilson Proclaims Control of Communications Lines
The proclamation follows wartime actions by Congress declaring war on Germany and Austria Hungary. It authorizes and directs use of naval and military forces and all government resources to prosecute the war and bring it to a successful termination. The note signals anticipated sustained mobilization and broader executive powers during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress of the
United States of America
Health Board Reports Major Improvements and Finances
The Board of Health review highlights a Draper Brook cover at 1092.35 and a 99.35 extension of América avenue sewer. It lists receipts and disbursements for 1917, including salaries, printing, vital statistics, garbage removal, and insurance. A 1913 law created a district for regulatory duties, while community notices announce a public meeting and rescheduled social events in Unlianville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
G. H. Stanton
Erie Railroad
Snyder-Fancher
Lenox
Montgomery Street
América Avenue
Board of Health Moneys
Health Department
Wadsworth Men Face Hard Task At Camp Wadsworth
Camp Wadsworth in Spartanburg hosts New York guardsmen returning to drills with a light schedule for the week. An officers training school opens January 5 with hundreds of men designated for the course. Reorganized regiments move to new camps to make room for the school and officers training amid a Christmas week bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
D. C
New York
Sa We
Wavnng
Camp
Wadsworth
Tho Tage
We Oihern
Spartanturg
Danny
Christ
North End Middletown Grocery Robber Strikes Again
A lone thief raided multiple North End Middletown groceries including George B Watts at 353 North Street and the adjacent dairy kitchen of B and I YW VanFleet. Entry was via broken glass and unlocked doors. goods stolen include steak ham and canned salmon. Police Chief John D McCoach leads the inquiry, noting similar methods across recent thefts and suspicions of a single culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Mother Hubbard
John D. McCoach
George B. Watts
North Street
B. & i. YW. VanFleet
McCoach
Watts Store
Revbery
Watts
Tatay
Gerttern
American Ambassador Denies Interference in Russia
London December 27 American Ambassador Francis to Russia rebutted Bolshevik charges claiming he and his staff did not interfere in Russian internal affairs or aid Kale dines or any faction. He published a letter showing funds used for Red Cross transfers and cars moved to keep them from German seizure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy Associated Press
London
Francis
Russia
Russa
Kaledines
Red Cross
Contagious Diseases and Milk Quality in Well City
Heart Officer J L Hanmer notes few contagious diseases in 1417 due to clean water and milk quality. He cites water purity, milk analysis, and fewer cases after a severe prior year, warns disease spread depends on available material and epidemic control measures. Continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hanmer
City Officials Clear Desks For Year 1917 Transition
City offices wind down 1917 business as Mayor Thompson prepares to hand over to successor Mayor Cox. Incoming aldermen and council members join Republicans and Democrats in forming a mixed council for 1918, with key posts and commissions to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Fred J. Herres
Charior
Chat
George Miller
Dwight Babcock
Frank M Davis
George W. Cole
Frank K. Gaffney
Wiese Lem Wali Eapre
Watt
John
Cox
Hime
Willam Ho
Funnell
Reid
Cox Ama
Spectiaien
Tata
Pubic Works
Grateful Hunted Helmets Sent to Frontline Soldiers
Letter from Russell M. Vernon of the 107th Infantry thanks Mrs. W. Stitt and Middletown and praises Red Cross for supplying 50 helmets sweaters and other items. He notes cold weather relief and camp comfort at Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg during December 1917 and extends New Year greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Butt
107Th Infantry
UG. 8
Wadsworth
Spartanburg
N. G
W. Stitt
Middletown
the Red Cross
Russell M. Vernon
Medical Appeal Board Organizes for Draft Case Appeals
An oral board to consider medical appeals convened at City Hall with Drs Milla, Ashles, Hardenbet, Pords, Chappel, Cook, Kearns, Conner, Dora, and Wayne serving as physicians. Dr Mis named president and Pr Cosh secretary. The board will review medical cases of drafted men appealing extenuating conditions, with findings final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turecony
TW Milla M
C Ashles
Hardenbeteh
W. I Pords
OR. Chappel
Fo O H. Cook
Robert Kearns
M C. Conner
This Ey
T. Dora
George B. Wane
Otisvlle
Mis
Choe
Guards Placed on Bridge Under National Defense Council
After an order from the Brie oli sals on Mordar, guards have been assigned to No. 2 bridge at Mill Rik and are patrolling day and night. The preransen is Deine taken in accordance with National Defense Council rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaags
Brie Olisals
Mordar
Mill Rik
National Defense Council
General Peace Outlined by Central Powers at Conference
Central powers in a statement to the peace conference propose peace on just terms and self determination for nationalities, while warning Russia must have allies recognize any terms. Czernin says peace without forcible annexations and indemnities is possible, with self definition to be solved under existing laws. The Allies have not recognized Bolshevik rule or Brest Litovsk terms. Paris reports a French steamer and two cargo vessels sunk last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Russia
Count Czernin
Czernin
Brest-Litovsk
Paris
Port Jervis Red Cross Loses Supplies in Ship Torpedoing
Port Jervis Red Cross reports loss of a shipment of surgical dressings after the ship carrying them was torpedoed and sunk. The Transportation Department notes the S S Late carried American Red Cross consignments to Paris and other destinations, highlighting dangers faced by volunteers and urging continued canvassing for memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
John D. Seinen, Jr
American Red Cross
Eransportation Department
Atlantic Division
The
Red Cross
A. RC
Fort Jrms
N.Y
New York
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Woodhaven
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North Street Congregational Church
Breiffer
Weehington
Health Board
Draper Brook
Distler
Charities
A. Zellermann
Stanton Same
eletGic
Jack State
Danaara
Unlianville
Vicinitr
Social
Social Shirh
Roy
Sewnne
Webb Horton Memorial Church
Tuckerman
Ioeias C Tuckerman
Milton
N. Yobas
Bern
Sveneh
United States Guard
BLP. Co
Hanmer
Council
C.W. Stitt
Medical Appeal Board
Hcroxs
Saceraa
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