Future Store Rising From Fire Ruins in City
After a $300,000 blaze destroyed the Tompline Dry Goods building, plans move ahead for a new 25,000 square foot store. Architect Robert R. Graeham predicts completion in about 10 weeks with Italian Renaissance styling, large display windows, copper trim, a spacious interior, and modern provisions including eight foot wide stairways and service elevators.
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Huilding
Tompkine’ Dry Goods Company
Robert R. Graeham
Armory
Eimpler
Culor
Dar
State Industrial Commission
Plea for Equal Chance at Helping Underprivileged Youth
C J Atkinson spoke to Rotary Club members and guests in Community building about equal opportunity for underprivileged boys, representing the Federated Clubs of Greater New York. He described harsh early conditions and urged religious training as a path, with the aim to remove youths from street life into constructive activities and church instruction.
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C. J. Atkinson
Greater New York
Rotary Club
Jacob Tis
Ufe
Hael
Adams
W. J. Adama
Dtr
Amaron
Mae Boys
Acca
Pastor Receives Salary Increase At First Baptist Meeting
The annual business and report meeting of First Baptist Church was held on Wednesday at 7:40 PM. Reports showed the church in healthy condition with future prospects, a portion of offerings supporting outside work, and $9,000 past decade. The minister’s salary was increased effective January, with Pastor Hurter noting notable Middletown years and 425 new members. reception followed with refreshments.
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Wedacasay
Hurter
Middletown
Knights of Columbus to Mark 20th Anniversary
The Knights of Columbus near Jan 22 announce plans for a 20th anniversary celebration. Membership shown at a Wednesday night ceremony with two applicants admitted. The February 15 ball at St Joseph's is set to follow a 29th anniversary dance, open to K of C members and guests.
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Knights of Columbdus
K of C
Ccomnutes
James
Jobn
T. F. Cullinan
John C McMickle
Eight Lives Lost At Sea After Tow Attempt
A North Pacific rescue effort ends in tragedy as eight crew members perish when a rescue attempt to tow the disabled Powhatan fails. Halifax officials report the Canadian government steamer Lady Laurier responded to the distress call and pursued the tow to secure the wreckage.
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Halifax
Hortharn Pacific
Bardle
Randall
Efort
Strange Girl Is Not Missing In Avanta Ga
In Avanta Georgia on January 21 late developments challenge police claims about a young woman held as a missing Chicago entreaty worker. Jeanne Anta DeKay, protege of Jane Addams, is said to be masquerading in aviator attire while authorities link her to the missing case amid confusion over identity.
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Associated
Meas
Avanta
Jeanne Anta DeKay
Jane Addams
Chitaco
Dr Jordan Elected Head of State Agricultural Society
Albany report notes Dr WeiL Jordan of Geneva, director of the state experimental station, elected president of the New York State Agricultural Society at the winter meeting in January.
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DR. Jordan
State Agricultural Society
Albany
Jan
Weil Jordan
Geneva
New York
Fiala Agricultural Pociety Werinrstag
Attacked deputy sheriff incident sparks fledgling unrest
In Dumas Arkansas on January 22 a Federal detachment and civil authorities moved in to manage an alleged attack by armed Black residents after a deputy sheriff and two white officers attempted to arrest a Black man. Gunfire followed, authorities retreated, and the district reported tense conditions with Black residents outnumbering whites.
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Reese
Dumas
Arkensas
Federel
Demos
Trained nurse found unconscious in hospital room
Miss Marion Hawes a trained nurse at Thrall Hospital left duties shortly before 6 pm Tuesday and was later found unconscious in her room with convulsions. She was revived and moved to a hospital room where she remained in a partly conscious state with gradual improvement but remains in danger. Sister Patti Hawes said the attack came as a shock and doctors diagnose acute kidney trouble.
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Marion Hawes
Ffoepital
Grove Street
WL. Purdy
cMart
Soman
Bread Prices Rise as War Tightens Supplies
Bread makers warn of a several cent increase per loaf due to flour costs and sour shortages. A dealer cites flour at 316.40 per carload while others push for higher prices. officials fear broader price hikes next month. In Washington, Senate clashes over Admiral Sims reveal tensions on wartime transparency and policy.
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Makere
Shleety
Rees
Ylor
Lararat
Bama
Paia
Washington
Jan
Efforta
Deraneratie
Senate
Syne
Undera
Unien
England
Walsh
Montana
Fenetor
Walshe
Torah
Admiral Elms
Mole Hill
Benator
Norah
Mole
Supervisors Plan Poughkeepsie Conference On Salaries
Members of the county supervisors committee, including Jomea A. Clark and Richard Hallwinkle, travel to Poughkeepsie for a meeting with ward representatives to consider legislative steps to adjust salaries. Current county officer salaries are around 9154 annually with committee duties.
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Mulen and Megsulations
Jomea A. Clark
Michael A Tirby
Newburgh
Edward Mm.murtfeldt
Newturshetty
John J. Toth
Pett Jerris
Richard Hallwinkle
Dutcher
Wreps
Orange County
Dutchrar Corgnty
Aires
Sleicher Art Auction Touts Market Frenzy
An auction at Sleicher gallery drew attention as William Aleter, a local resident, featured a painting described as the finest in the collection. The event, held in Bow-Tork, showcased art pieces amid brisk bidding and noted interest from regional collectors.
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Wartitk
Jan
William Aleteber
Galleria
Slalaber
New Kingston Bridge Hopes Mark Xmas Completion
Albany dispatch reports Commissioner Frederick Stuart Greens and State officials seek completion of the Kingston bridge project by December amid efforts to curb near beer licenses. The Commerce Department notes continued action on license policies and urges restraint on new licenses pending the bridge’s fate.
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Klepiien
Alzheay
Frederick Stuart Greens
Caneber of Commerce
Kingston
Decatur
Bia
Albany
Trial of Five Socialist Assemblymen Dragged by Subtleties
Albany coverage outlines day two of the trial of five suspended Socialist Assemblymen. Witnesses discuss the Socialist platform and alleged invisible empire, with prosecutors portraying conspiratorial control while defense cites state allegiance and legal bounds. A dramatic exchange includes a remark about treason and law, followed by a hospital notice for Patrick Therepson after tonsil surgery.
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Albany
Judiciary Committee
United States
Agerta
America
Lentoe
Trotzky
The
International
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