Elopement leads to town clerk shooting bride’s suitor
In Haverstraw New York July 24 a town clerk William V Cleary killed Eugene B Newman a man who had come to reveal a secret marriage to Clearys daughter Anna. The youth aimed to seek forgiveness but Cleary drew and fired four shots fatally wounding Newman before his three companions rushed forward as Cleary fired again.
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Haverstraw
XN. Y
New City
William V. Cleary
N. Y
Eugene B. Newman
Mr. Cleary
Anna
Josiah Felter
Bernard Fox
John Seibold
Cleary
Eugene Spooke
Newman
Government Files Dissolution Suit Against New Haven Monopoly
The U S Department of Justice filed a dissolution suit in New York federal court against the New Haven railroad and related directors. Criminal proceedings are set to begin August, with a grand jury investigating alleged antitrust acts and monopolistic aims. Special officials plan hearings as they seek to restrain or unwind control of rail, trolley, and steamship interests.
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New York
Department of Justice
New Haven
Federal District Court
New Haven Railroad
Tow Gregus
Netlon
United States
Marcaball
Cheeklwine
Crac
Gregory
Air Marshall
Grand Jury
Conepitacien
Iin
Bhermannet
Ateambont
Trolley
Anat JL
Interagta
New Haven Company
Naulis
Boston
Albany
New
Wlock
Gorton and Mathie
Meron
Ndl
Unien
Popular Greenville Couple Wed at Bride's Home
A Greenville couple, Robert W. Herr of Pine Island and Miss Margaret C McDonald of Greenstie, wed at the bride’s home. Rev. St. Pathes Colfer officiated. about 225 guests attended with a wedding supper and orchestra. Gifts included a pearl brooch and a white caruanone gown for the bride. The ceremony and reception were held amid laurel decorations. attendees came from Middletown and nearby towns.
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Miss McDonald
Robert W. Henry
Pretty Home
Robert W. Herr
Pine Island
Margaret C McDonald
Mro
James Mcbomall
Theoden
Rene Farmitieq
Leventy
President withdraws Jones for federal reserve board
Washington July 24 The bitter Senate fight over Thomas D Jones of Chicago for the federal reserve board ended when the president withdrew the nomination Jones stated he would not burden the president or the Democratic party with further embarrassment He wrote that he had a definite conviction to withdraw and that the opposition had distorted the facts The president replied with regret but urged no hesitation in standing by those he honors and believes in
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Washington
Senate
Thomas D. Jones
Chicago
Federal Reserve Board
Wilson
Jones
Vrealent
Committee On Banking and Currency
Rency
Tiomas D Jonn Witton
House
Sean Ys
Mua Amin Av
Ross
United States
United Sates
Monato Steelf
Eines Antagenia
Rue Picton
Cerely
Jean
Lally
Sims Woodrow Wilbom
Livery Business Change In Newton Town
Wilym Walenschiager returns from Widdan with his father Lanite to take possession of the Cole Brothers livery at the old Reconarans Tis eTv on Spring street. They assume control on Friday last and plan to continue the Newton livery service.
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Wilym Walenschiager
Newton
Widdan
Lanite
Qeerchaeed
Cole Brothers
Spring Street
Woodchucks as Food Save Cost in Orange County
Editor Frank Drake reports Pete Crawford’s woodchuck hunting in Goshen. Orange County demography, meat yield estimates, and potential yearly supply are calculated to argue woodchuck meat could curb high living costs. Projections suggest per-person portions and possible economic relief if managed.
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Frank Drake
Goshen Independent Republican
Pete” Crawford
Ma Drala
Orange” County
Orange County
Idtu
Beef Trust
Ermat
Brewster Faces Grand Larceny Charge At December Term
Newburgh July 24 George Brewster faces trial in Goshen Supreme Court for grand larceny over letters soliciting risky insurance business. District Attorney Wilson to seek arraignment. Brewster reportedly plans to plead guilty to one count, potentially with other indictments to be dismissed after sentencing.
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Newburgh
George Brewster
New York
Brewster
Supreme Court i N Goshen
Tompkins
Wson
Henry Koht
Milla
Wilson
O Gorman Factor in P D P Patronage
Washington report notes William F McGowen chairman of the Democratic National Committee met with President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson regarding pending patronage shares in New York. The absence of Senator O O Gorman from the actions is cited. Primaries in New York are drawing energy as parties seek to clear up the patronage distribution.
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Washington
Jain
Willam F. McGowbe
Wilren
New York
Burleson
Alen
White Houses
Burlesenater
Anis
Wcotiar
Toe
Eds
Tom
Kelley
O'Gorman
McCoy
Tao
Papers Served in Libel Suit Involving Roosevelt
Oyster Bay July 24 William Barnes Jr Republican state chairman sued Colonel Theodore Roosevelt for 50000 damages over his remarks advocating Harvey D. Himosa. Papers served by Ivins Wolff and Hoguet at Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt offered no comment beyond saying proceed. Barnes denounced the statements as libel and said he would press the suit to prove the facts.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
William Barnes, Jr
Theodore Roosevelt
Harvey Dhimosa
Barnes
Charles F. Murphy
James 8. Y. Ives
Ivins, Wolff and Hoguet
William Street
Archie
William Barges, Jr
Ivins
Roosevelt
Sr Barnes
Michigan
Sagamore Ell
Mr. Barnes
Teddy
Murphy
Republican Party
Myl
Wolf
Hoguet
Lesve
Anid
State Headquarters
Larkin Names His Deputies for Order of Kaiahis Chapter
William P. Larkin of New York City announces appointment of deputies for the Order of the Kaiahis in Columbus area. James M. Kelly, Monheclo, becomes District Deputy for the Tt K of C District covering Orange and Sullivan counties with four councils Goshen Middletown Port Jervis Monticello. Knights of Columbus statewide claim 49,009 members in New York across 161 councils. Pastor committed Ray William Westerreit, Beemerville Presbyterian Church, sent to Morris Plains State Hospital after suicidal impulse following resignation. Weather and local notes mention Fort Marearom and summer days.
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Order of the Kaiahis
Columbus
William P. Larkin
New York City
James M. Kelly
Tt K of C
Orange
Sullivescom
Goshen
Middletown
Port Jennie
Monticello
Knights of Columbon
Ray William G. Westerreit
Beemervilla Pee Ierian
Allen Ro Shar
Morris Plains
Westertel
Beemeriie
Storm King highway road vote carried by 27 to 3
Goshen Newburgh officials and supporters push Storm King highway project at county board meeting. The plan for right of way condemnation passes 27 to 3 with opposition from Clark Decker Knight. Officials note half cost covered by Interstate Park Commission and state highway board remarks follow.
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Storm King Highway
Robert H. Clark
Minisink
George E. Decker
Greenville
Clarence &. Knight
Monroe
Hiram Merritt
Newburgh
George W. Perkins
Inter State Park Commission
George A Blanvelt
State Highway Commission
Perkins
Inter- State Park Commission
Gregg
John B. Rose
Storm King
Martin
Erie Railroad
New Hampton
T. B. Seaman
News Hampton
Tate Road
Good Toads Committee
Middletown On Coming Auto Tour in 1914 State Event
Walter E. Fisk and M. Rocomora start a pathfinding drive through New York to meet local auto clubs and hotel keepers for the 1914 official tour August 31 lasting over a month. Middletown is a stopping point with speeches by John N Carlisle A. J. Deer and Melvin Bender. The tour covers about 3090 miles with cups and prizes for clubs and individuals based on member turnout and per centage.
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Walter E. Fisk
New York State Automobile Association
M. Rocomora
Road Guide Department
Hornell
Middletown
John N Carlisle
A. J. Deer
Association
Melvin Bender
Albany
Clase C
Fay i Parsons
Fisk
State Highway Department
Rocomora
Glibe
S Ahova
Ued
Hinman Seen as Decisive Statesman in Public Life
In a long profile the Evening Sun lauds Harvey D. Hinman of Binghamton as a careful, decisive, and disciplined politician. It notes he speaks seldom, votes steadily against many bills, and plans actions three days ahead. The piece argues his record shows endurance and strong acumen whether remaining in state politics or aiming for governor.
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Harvey D. Hinman
Binghamton
Commonwealth
Jess
Bogre
Busnena
Capitol
Sither
Hinman
Hiaman
Tate
Hughes
Man Held as Forger in Terre Haute
Albert McQuin age 32 is jailed in Terre Haute Ind for forging checks. Authorities say the man writes with his own teeth to imitate the victim’s signature and even uses his mother’s name. He has prior arrests for passing bad checks and was bound over to the circuit court after a previous case.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Albert McQuiclin
Worenher
Bern
Abe
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Feaness
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Eniqunies
O’gorman
P. D
the Times Tress
Larkin
Fori Marearom
Himeeylackin
Board of Supervisors
B. B. Odell Jr
Democratic State Committee
Arthur A. McLean
John B. Corwin
H. A. Cook
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