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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary civic notice warns taxpayers and residents about tax increases and new liquor rules. It mentions penalties, legal changes after January 11, and urges caution with alcohol sales and permits to avoid legal trouble. The text references state actions, city funds, and public safety measures amid the period’s tensions.
A feature compiling interviews with leaders and voters on the peara treaty and related issues. Notable figures include James Miller, William J. Wreant, Henry Altaunant, Marry Wy Chadeayne, Mea LU, and Senator James W. Walnworth Jr. The piece surveys support for reservations to the treaty, party preferences, and shifts in sentiment across Democrats and Republicans in Newburgh and surrounding areas.
An ambulance previously involved in a training at Keep Camp Wadeworth and Hills is turned over to Thrall Hospital per senior officials. The event follows a series of repairs and confirmations by the Walter J Startop company, with authorities stating the vehicle is eligible for final use once safety checks are complete.
Fragmented OCR describes vehicle repainting and ambulance use by a garage company in wartime context. Mentions a hospital unit departure and ambulance ownership, with unclear phrasing and names partly garbled. Charles Carey appears as a city figure amid disjointed references to services and compensation for driver calls.
Revered Millar, pastor at Norils St Congregational Church, is remembered in a snowflake themed sermon titled Lessons From Snowflakes. The service at the church on Sunday evoked hope amid wartime hardship and urged unity through faith, with musical interludes and a benediction by the speaker.
The willing committee of the Italian Mission met Monday night with Nev. DA Petrie to pursue certain convictions affecting a false tenants chapel on Cottage Street. A definite action was taken though further consideration will occur later. Members include Irving Cult, chairman. W. A. Turton, secretary. J. Van Keuren. James BF. Deleon. U. T. Mantont. Robert Lawrence John Alfman. J. O. Smith. and A. IL Mus.
Former Orange County district attorney Hirschberg provides a 7000 word affidavit detailing election crimes and efforts to prosecute, urging the board to honor bills for his investigative work. He recounts letters to Kellogg and Governor Smith, interactions with Newburgh, Goshen police, and federal authorities, and notes the board’s resistance to payment and the Governor’s potential remedies.
Employed Gragg and McCord. Mr Hirschberg outlines Willam P. Kregg of Devin and J Harald McCord of Newburgh as Ge rs el with tenancy and pecuniary concerns. The case questions aid to Board of Supervisors and asserts disinterest in professional advice amid corruption claims. Justice Seeger orders show cause why a peremptory writ should not issue and why costs should be allocated. outcome awaited with interest.
Letter from C H Shaw describes mass deserters roaming France and crimes to escape duty while American army officials in France act as complaint bureau. Only 14 Americans remain authorized in France after January with Shaw among those to return to the States in February. Embarkation center Antwerp reports, Christmas wishes received but papers scarce.
Norothy Berry, a public health nurse sent by the State Department of Health, arrived Tuesday and assumed duties Wednesday. She will oversee general nursing and control of contagious diseases, attend clinic sessions at the quarantine office, city hall, and arrange times at 3 am and 2 pm, under the supervision of the Board of Health.
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