Early Orange County coal ad marks first Lackawanna market
The 1828 advertisement in the Political Index and Goshen Independent Republican notes coal for sale near Milford and Owego Turnpike, marking the first market for anthracite from the Lackawanna region. It details the two miles of road to the mine, the Milford and Owego Turnpike, and links to Maurice and John War ta. The piece places the event in a broader history of canal plans and early transportation efforts connecting Orange and Sussex counties to the Hudson and Delaware, describing the era’s bold canal ambitions and initial coal ventures.
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Political Index
Newburgh
Goshen
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Lehigh
Philadelphia
Maurice Warte
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Yackayannas
Orange County
Milford and
Owaen
Maurice
John Warta
Owego
Milford
Delaware and Tindson
Hudson River
Orange
Susaqx
Helr
Samuel Decker, Jr
Deckartown
Meening
Hudson
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
Goshen Independent Republican
Anentleman
Sns- Rex
Hudson and Delaware Canal and Banking Company
Thomas 4. Hoane
Mddle
Georee TL Wickham
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware and Hide Igon’n
Orange and
Newlareh
John B Jorvin
Kingston
Neversink Valley
Canal Company
Sussex Counties
Orenko County
Lackawanna District
Envoy Foils Bandit Trap at Olerghan Ambush Night
Glen Cove New York July 13 After a week of secrecy it leaked out that an attempt was made to hold up Ambassador Rice while he stayed at J P Morgan's estate near Glen Cove. Patterson who pursued the assailants shot one man near the Morgan manor and escaped without injury.
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Glen Cove
N.Y
Olerghan
Reish
aMcinlu
Hott
J. P. Morgan
Bart Island
Willard D. Straigtt
Greenvale
Ambnesador Rice
Mr. Morgan
Iatler
Holt
Mr Rice
Morgan
Nwt
Mr Morgan
James Parformmen
Morena
Anihanadar Wan
Morgan Machine
Patterson
Vie Machine
Niles
Fay Epee Winit
Norwich Detective Matthew Graben Dies at Home
O and W detective William Graben, longtime Ontario and Western railroad officer, passed away at his Silver Street home on Saturday after a lengthy career. He served as a railroad detective for many years.
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Norwich
Twy
Wiliam Graben
Silver Street
The
Ontario & Western
Firm Stand on Demands Reflects U S Germany Tension
Windward, VI July 13 The article reports Washington weighing a response to Germany’s note on submarine warfare. President Wilson prepares a formal rejoinder with advisers to outline legal and policy considerations, aiming for a cautious, deliberate course and avoiding haste. Public opinion favors two aims: uphold punitive lines on Lusitania and submarine warfare while keeping the United States out of direct contact with Germany. A conference between the president and Secretary Lansing is planned, with Von Hindenburg returning to Washington for possible further talks.
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Windwor
Beat Udternanle
Germany
United States
Grivy
Wilson
Invat
Ile Down
Cer
Washington
Giligers
State Department
Sietnernnods
Crima
Berretary Lansing
Lusitania
Bie
Conmmmentary
Tite
Count von Gernstart
Sultan Dead Reported After Secretive Passing
Fragmentary notes claim the sultan Mehmet, brother of the former Abdi Yambi, died years ago while imprisoned. The Young Turks, Abdul Hamid era factions, and court intrigues are noted as shaping his legacy. The report hints at puppet status and hidden motives within power circles.
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Mehmet
Abdi Yambi
Ami
Abdul Hamid
Aoman
Anita
Pater Praha
Jnger
Tinten
Kaiser Announces Birth of Grandson in Berlin Dispatch
Berlin dispatch reports the birth of a son to the wife of Prince Oxcar, the fifth son of Emperor WHitan. The prince reportedly married Countess Basee von Leretzow in a prior engagement.
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Kaiser
Lemden
Anno
Berlin
Prince Oxcar
Emperor Whitan
Mared
Countesa
Baseewite-Leretzow
Textbook head calls Scranton for help with finances
Scranton, July 28 statement from International Textbook Company head Thomas J. Foster urges local aid after European war disruptions cut student collections. He cites $4,000,000 in city property as security for a $1,000,000 bond plan and warns of possible removal if funds are not raised.
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Scranton
Club Pride
Board of Trade Committee
International Textbook Company
Thomas J. Foster
Foster
International Correspondence School
Mall
John H. Brooks
Ralph
Weake
Worthington Beranton
Board of Trade
Mr. Foster
Text‘book Company
Scribel
State Hospital Girls Plan Championship Baseball Team
The hospital community reports a developing girls baseball team as staff and patients discuss rules and uniforms. Sunday chapel featured Rev. F P Hunter and music by First Baptist and the hospital choir with soloists Miss Conkling and Miss Howland. Electrical food elevators are being installed in Annex buildings one and two by Enterprise Electrical of Middletown, improving ward service. New staff members include Anna Hocker, Anna J Smith, Gertrude Caikin, and Robert P Corwin, with Corwin resuming prior duties. Moving picture night and a lively practice between the Ins and Outs signal active sport and social activity on campus.
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State Hospital
F. P. Hunter
First Baptist Church
Jesus
God
First Baptist
Miss Howland
Anna Howland
Florence Conkling
Walter Scott
Thomas ‘Vernooy
Drew
Schilling
Belen Pelton
Enterprise Electrical Company of
Middletown
Big Hospital
Anna Hocker
Anna J. Smith
Gertrude Caikin
Robert P. Corwin
Miss Smith
Mr. Corwin
BUTTERMILK STATIONS AS SUBSTITUTE FOR SALOONS
Chicago July 13 resolutions at the Christian Endeavor convention call for all church workers to unite to promote saloonless United States and peace among Europe. Delegates believe efforts will bear fruit. leaders urge coffee houses and puttermilk stations as substitutes for saloons, with churches funding community centers and social betterment programs.
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Chicago
United States
Europe
Christian Endeavor
Coliseum
Daniel A. Poliis
California
Oregon
Kansas
Automobile Crash Injures Calicoon Woman at Night
A Calicoon resident, Lian Metzgar, employed by Western Union, was injured when a car veered off course at night. The vehicle descended toward the river rapids, struck a house and damaged a garage, with Metzgar sustaining facial and hand injuries and being taken to a garage for care.
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Calicoon
Tui
Peng
Life Sentence for Labor Leader Denied Parole
Tonwiad Tole was convicted for crimes tied to a strike action and received hard labor in a state penitentiary. The former labor leader, John Tawana, was sentenced to life in prison with hard labor following the trial and conviction by an unnamed court.
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Tonwiad
Tole
John Vf Tawana
muMe
Firtke Gdaeniere
Inde Granhy Hillier
Centenisd
Apeta
Vite
Walden Growing Census Will Show
Walden's population reached 4322 in the recent census, the largest gain among towns in Orange County. The 1910 census recorded 4044 residents, marking a 378 increase over ten years, with significant growth in the last five years reflecting continued village formation and expansion.
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Walden
Orange
Anchorage celebrates Jersat Jala 128 birthday event
The Anchorage on Cole street observed its birthday with a noon dinner party at Brodhead Beme. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Gee Campbell and Mrs Campbell of Taft Orange No, Mr. and Mrs W K Grove of West Orange No 3, Mr. and Mrs A W Cornein, Mrs Hoth Campbell of Middletown, and Mrs Edward Barnes of New Yorkers. A large elaborately decorated cake marked the occasion.
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Vary Jersat
Barton Brod
Anchorage
Cole Street
Mills
Hbs Broghead Beme
Mra Gee
Campbell
Mian Campbell
Taft Orange
W. K. Grove
Weet Orange
Old carriage used as ambulance in smallpox case
Orange County jail in Goshen reports a smallpox case found Sunday morning by Dr. J B Hamilton. 23 prisoners and staff were inoculated, Hicks the only victim was moved to Orange Farm and the old carriage used for his transport was burned. Jail to be quarantined and inmates sent to Newburgh for full terms. State Board of Health investigates under Dr C W Berry with Drs Condict Hamilton. Hicks shows little improvement today.
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Orange County
Goshen
J. B. Hamilton
Snowhell” Hicks
Orange Farm
New York City
Newburgh
State Board of Health
C. W. Berry
D. T. Condict
Hicks
Frank Co. Hock
Senator Hoke Smith Speaks On German Note At Atlantic City
Washington reports Senator Hoke B. Smith of Georgia delivered a forceful critique of Germany’s note, arguing it allows safer travel for Americans yet tolerates submarine attacks. He warned Britain’s actions harm U.S. citizens more, urged individual caution, and linked the issue to past diplomatic responses. He is known as a prominent party figure. A separate New York note reports Frank Nelbes’ arrest for alleged white slave trafficking, with details of a Reston girl brought to New York, a donation to a nonagenarian, and a ceremonial check from a niece.
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Washington
Hoke Bith
Georgia
Germany
Atlantic City
Great Britain
France
England
United States
Europe
Securite Wa
New York
Officer Wilson to Be Retired on July Twentieth
A city resolution paused by the Common Council retires Officer BR W Wilson of the Police Department on July 20, granting him pension rights and half pay for life. The move follows age and health considerations under the city charter and reflects his years of faithful service as a guardian of the peace.
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Miles
Common Council
BR. W. Wilson
Police Department
John Vail
Wilson
More Wanted for Plattsburg Camp New York
Enrolment for the Plattsburgh military training camp rises to 356 with space for others until August 10. Applications to William Wickham Hoffman at 16 Broad Street New York. Cornell committee led by Willard D Straight expands after luncheon at India House with members J P Davis A B Trowbridge F W Morrel W H Sperry J H Anderson. Camp targets business and professional men and collegians nationwide. Cost is 30 dollars per man for enrolment and four weeks of outdoor life and training.
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New York
Plattsburgh
William Wickham Hoffman
Broad Street
Cornell
India House
Willard D. Straight
J P. Davis
A. B. Trowbridge
F. W. Morrel
W. H. Sperry
J. H. Anderson
Costa
NEWBURGH DYNAMITE PLOT SHOCKS TRAIN PASSENGERS
In Newburgh on a Sunday morning a prospective passenger was detained for attempting to carry a grip filled with dynamite onto a West Shore train. Police and railroad officials handled the situation as bystanders watched with calm, the man identified as an employee of Parrott Dock Building Co.
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Newburgh
West Shore Station
Parrott Dockbuilding Co
Newburgh Women Robbed in Park Tour Group
In Newburgh last Friday two local women Miss Sarah W Snowden and Mrs Bertha Connolly part of a Brookyn School Teachers Association tour group were held up in Yellowstones National Park by highwaymen. The party reported $209 stolen with undisclosed contribution by the two residents. T. F. Rica of Sidneyplace Brooklyn organized the six weeks tour through the United States and Canada.
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Newburgh
Tellowstons National Park
Sarah W. Snowden
Montgomery Street
Newbareh
Mr. Connolly
T. F. Rica
Sidneyplace
Brooklyn
Wireless checkers game fascinates locals Cec il Tavis and Clarence Orbota
In a novel method Cecil Tavis and Clarence Orbota demonstrate wireless play of checkers. Each player uses a checker set at his wireless station with board coordinates numbered one to twenty four. Moves are signaled by numbers, allowing each to view the board from the opponent’s side unseen.
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Cecil Tavis
Clarence Orbota
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