Orange County Times Press History and Publishing Changes
The Orange County Times Press lists its evolution from Whig Press in 1431 and Tri-Weekly Press in 1870 to Orange County Semi- Weekly Times and other formats, with editorial staff John D. Stivers as editor and B. H. Knickhnroeig as manager. The paper, issued from Middletown NY, notes Associated Press membership and publication details, including daily and weekly editions, subscription rates, and advertising terms.
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Ae Whig Press
Tri-Weekly
Oranee Govnte Rami
Orange County
Pemi
Oranke County Rami
John D. Stivers
B. HW Knickhrbockeig
Associated Press
Postofice
Middletown
December 23 1914 highlights and events
A mixed 1914 year summary notes British capture Baysunab Georgia under Colonel Campbell, Col Robert Howe defense. Birth of Andrew Johnson, 1808, later president. USS Constitution defeats British ship Java off San Salvador with heavy Java casualties. Wounded Knee 1890 reference. Astronomical events list Jupiter Saturn Mars Mercury.
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Campbell
Baysunab
Robert Howe
Andrew Johson
United States
Constitution
San Salvador
Java
Jupiter
Sanur
Mars
Mercury
Saturn
Ruling in Thaw Case Tests Insanity Plea Across States
The Supreme Court debates Harry Thaw's sanity and extradition after he fled Matteawan to New Hampshire. Justices weigh if insanity could bar conspiracy charges and the court signals it will not shield him from criminal liability. The century-old dispute centers on Thaw’s conduct, jurisdiction, and the limit of legal defenses.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Matheawan
Fran Matteawan
New Hampshire
Canatta
New York
Prieon
Hip
Perlon
Supreme Court
Pata
Sutetin
Federal
Ungracious reminder marks progressives row in Washington
In Washington a cut of 1500 dollars to a minor Progressive House official exposes Democratic control of the Tower. The move, framed as economy, follows suggests the party’s desire to curb waste while signaling political bargains.
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Washington
Colonal
Tower Branch
Congress
House
Democratics
Thera
Cop's success and meddlers at trial in primaries
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a police success and political maneuvering ahead of primaries. The text references a cop and a medic and a range of improvised phrases about wealth, a treaty, and a court-like outcome, but specifics are unclear.
Thaw Case Returns to Court and School Health Concerns
The piece critiques the Thaw habeas corpus appeal as lingering, notes public fatigue, and shifts to a critique of Miss Ken Z. O'Brien’s public school program on East Ninth Street, reporting weights and growth data for her students. It questions nutrition and physical activity factors, urging the principal to revise reasoning and address apparent stunted growth among growing girls with inadequate exercise or home conditions.
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East Ninth Steet
Manhattan
Ken Z. O'Brign
Han
O'Brien
Year Ends With Reflections On Life And World Events
The piece meditates on bidding farewell to 1914 and welcoming 1915. It recalls war in Europe, the Panama Canal's completion, Henry Ford’s industrial profits shared with workers, and public efforts to end liquor traffic. A veteran narrator urges writing meaningful deeds in the year’s last pages of life.
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Marrige
Amy
Europe
Las
Louth
Atlantic
Unice Ag
America
Panama Canal
Gantic
Ua & Water
New York
Londonia
Detroit
Henry Ford
Bin
Oragne
Frank Hanly
Indiana
Ie Flying Squadron
Union
Wendell Phillips
Shay
Nyack Mayor Pushes Ferry Regulation For Safe Navigation
Nyack Mayor Kilby seeks regulation of Nyack and Tarrytown ferryboats after a collision between Hockhklund and Fhush ay on November 24. He writes to Albany steamboat inspectors and Tarrytown village president, urging boats run on true timetables to reduce future risks and protect public safety.
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Kilby
Nyack
Tarrytown
U.S
Albany
Hockhklund
Fhushay
Fragmented Press Comments On War and Politics
A garbled collage of European and American war commentary discusses civilian costs, possible policy shifts, and partisan forecasts. It mentions Ukraine, prison, governance, and public sentiment, with references to Newark Star and Times style notes, plus scattered names and dates amid unclear phrases.
Bordens plan ice making at Pine Bush if weather allows
Pins Bush December 26 The Bordens expect to start laying in ice next Monday if the weather stays favorable. It will take all available men and teams at least ten days to fill the large ice houses. The MEB Sunday school entertainment in the church parlors Wednesday evening was a great success with a Santa Claus gift distribution by George Decker and music by the church and New Prospect choirs.
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Pins Bush
Bordens
George
Decker
Santa Claus
New Prospect
Mise Lion
John Hahter
Matamoras
Fort Jervis
Sussex
N. J
Falconer
Maniqlair
Margerite III
Matthew Dil
Twaarkit
Ab Holt
New Pros Jet
THAW REMEMBERS GATE MAN IN REPORT FROM BEACON
The Beacon, NL Ys, notes on the gate keeper who opened the gate at The Mattes van Asium during an escape, with details of his imprisonment status and subsequent release. Also mentions Weer nach to be connected to comic supporters and other unrelated items from Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
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Thaw
Beacon
Harry K Thas
Howard WW
Roerngm
Mattes van Asium
Barcumm
Found Murder Car Ties Poultry Trust to West Side Slayings
New York District Attorney and grand jury pursue indictments linking the Barnet Battleds murder to a poultry trust. The sought murder car at 476 Thetford Avenue East New York carries license 61 787. Police show revolvers tied to James Moore and Jacob Cohen. key suspects aim to map the crime from planning to execution.
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New York
Whitmay
Bininal
Criminl Courte
Delehanty
West Washington
Thetford Avenue
East New York
Alexander Pearl-mann
Baff
Pearlman
Poultry Trust
Trust
Thatford Avenue
Polles
Carl Rettich
Hoboken
Hin Father's
Hayward Named Albany Counsel to Governor
William Hayward former secretary of the Republican National Committee and Whitman aide is chosen as counsel to the governor with a 5000 dollar annual salary. The selection follows his prominent 1908 Taft campaign work and Whitman headquarters leadership after the primaries. He has a long political and military background including Nebraska roots and Spanish American War service.
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New York
William Hayward
Republican National Committee
Whitman
Hayward
Nebraska
New York State
Fifth New York Cavalry
United States
E. A. Pelton
Putnam Country
Ueversity
Ty Germany
Isnt
Minfor
Second
Nebraska Infantry
Otee County
Neb
Rockefeller Foundation Attack Claims Misleading Colorado Mine War Coverage
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, accuses the Rockefeller Foundation of broadcasting misleading information about the Colorado mine war. The critique appears in a January issue of an American federation publication, citing fears and methods used to sway public opinion.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Washington
Der
Samuel Gompers
Asnetican Federation of Labor
Ant
Colorado
Fragmentary City Paper Reminder
Incomplete OCR text from a Cincinnati Enquirer page mentions Paw and wine terms. No clear event or person names. Unable to extract a coherent news item.
Statewide Enumeration Cost Projected At Four Hundred Thousand
The 1905 enumeration cost NY Secretary of State was $400000 and experts expect this to cover the next count as population nears 10 million. Work would use about 6000 enumerators and seventy clerks across the state in May and June with a full legislative report upon completion. Reapportionment could align with federal census, potentially eliminating a separate state enumeration.
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John F. O'Brien
Plattsburgh
Francis M. Hugo
New York State
Assembly
Senate
Hugo
Joseph B. Carr
Troy
Frank Rice
Canandaigua
Congress
Many Notes of Interest Found in Chester
Local items reveal holiday visits with Nancy Durland of New Jersey and Celeste Moore, Syracuse and Staten Island trips, and family gatherings in Chester. The Chester Horse Chief Detective Society met, plans for New Year races at Glenmere, and multiple town mentions include tax rolls, storefront glass, and postal help during holidays.
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Chester
Nancy Durland
Celeste Moore
Elizabeth
N. J
Helen Dunning
Staten Island
Alice H. Schultz
Birs
J. Edward Preston
Cornwall
Helen Roe
Syracuse
Charles Smith
Washington, D. C
Pheebs Brown
Amelia Durland
William Moffat
J. Holmes McGuinhese
Warwick
William Bacon
Har Timan
Frank Bacon
Alien S. Host
Naval Reserve
Thad. D. Mepes
William
Tobrensie
Chester Horse Chiel Detective Society
American House
Glenmere
Robert Goelet
Goshen
Hadeen B. Green
Nicholas Saleem
Walton Hose Company
Callen
Grath Cahen
Syracuse University
Ethel Courtier
George Kinney
Allentown
D. W. Miller
Academy Avenue
Craigville Christmas Events and Local Injury Notice
In Craigville on December 28 Norman Parker, the village blacksmith, is suffering a sore hand after injuring it while shoeing a horse. Several residents attended Lewis H. McLaughlin's funeral in Monroe on Thursday. Sleighing is light but sleigh bells bring old time music. A young people group enjoyed the Blooming Grove Church Christmas program on Wednesday. Watch the want ads.
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Craigville
Norman Parker
Lewis H. McLaughlin
Monroe
Blooming Grove
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