Youth Charged in Assault Near Cemetery Lot
John H D Lee, 19, faces assault charges after Mrs. Elizabeth Green identified him as the man who attacked her near a vacant lot by St Joseph's cemetery and Midland avenue. Bail set at $1,000. Lee denied the claim and sought an exam in Recorder Starr's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Green
Midland Avenue
John H. D. Lee
St Joseph’s Cemetery
Young Lee
Starr
Ivan A. Gardner
Green
Fred B. Wood
Harry Wood
Percival Bennett
Lee
McCoach
Fire at Birthday Party Ends Burning Near Staircase
A birthday party for Eleanor McCoach at 44 Hapford Street ended when candles toppled from a dresser, igniting a bedroom. Neighbors alerted fire crews as flames spread before a guest tossed the flaming cover and candlestick into a bathtub, extinguishing the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor McCoach
John D. McCoach
Hapford Street
Eleanor
Mildred
Mnother
Chiefs Daughters
Brown
Misa Daisy Hallet
Hanford Street
McVoach
Eagles and Excelsior
King Street
Higham
Sompupien
Youngest Lewis Killed in Maybrook Auto Crash
Samuel Lewis aged 23, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lewis of Rocklet, died instantly when the car he rode in overturned on a rough Maybrook road Friday about 2 pm. J Anderson and Fred Holmes were injured. Lewis, a former C N E Railroad fireman, had just quit work to ride a short distance. He is survived by his wife Doris Startup, his parents and a sister. Funeral will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Goshen with interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocklet
Camuel Lewis
Agi
Fred Lewis
Maybrook
J. Anderson
Fred Holmes
Lewis
Dorothy J. Bemreze
Raymond Bemreze
Goshen
Doris Startup
Wurtsuero
Charles
Raymond Bemrose
Gyshen
Roller Coaster Collision Injures Several At Midway Park
A three car roller coaster collision at Midway Park on a Friday evening injured several riders from Port Jervis. The front car stalled due to a broken axle causing the following cars to crash. Injured include Donald Quackenbush Emmett Happ Willie Garris treated at Gr D Hardenbergh's office with facial bruises sprains and related injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Park
Igua
Port Jervis
Gr. D. B. Hardenbergh
Donald Quackenbush
Emmett Happ
Willie Garris
Silver Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs White
Mr and Mrs Waite White of M21 Hitchienlaves celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with 36 guests on a Saturday evening. After supper they danced and opened presents including scarce meat. The couple expressed thanks and happiness for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mos. Fo. White
Salar
Aisie
Waite
98 Year-Old Woman Joins St Pauls Church
Mrs. Rachael McKelvey aged 98, widow of Rensellaer McKelver, transfers from Harriman Methodist to St Pauls. She was active with the King's Daughters and lived near Myrtle Avenue Extension. Rev. Stacey announced the transfer after an interview noting her health and long church involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael McKelvey
S. 4. Cortright
Myrtle Avenue
Methodist
Harriman
St Paul's
Stacey
McKelvey
Rensellaer McKelver
Movement to choose new Bishop of New York discussed in Beacon
A Hudson River district rectors conference at St. Lukes Beacon addressed splitting the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Indications point to electing Rt. Rev. Charles S. Burch, current Suffragan Bishop, as head of a new see possibly to be named Diocese of Poughkeepsie or Newburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Episcopal Diocese of
David H. Greer
Hudson River District
St. Lukes Episcopal Church
Beacon
Episcopal
Charles S. Bureh
Poughkeepsie
Burch
Company I Wins 19 Recruits in NY Guard Drive
Since last Tuesday, Company I New York Guard has recruited 19 new members with many prospects awaiting. Captain EB Madden Nerker announced the enlistment drive while Lieutenants H. B DeWitt and C. Lyman lead platoons and Lyman’s group holds a slim lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Guard
Eb, Madden Necker
H. 8
DeWitt
C. 4. Lyman
Roscoe Bennett Rescues Woman At Lake Incident
Mrs Percival Bennett reports a woman fell into the lake near St Albert's cottage Sunday night. Roscoe Bennett and Patrolman Bennett and Thompson rescued the woman, who identified herself as Mrs Benjamin Familiare of California Avenue. She was driven home by automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival Bennett
Wawzyanda Avenue
St Albert's Cottage
Rosco Bennett
Bennett
Thompson
Benjamin Familiare
California Avenue
Stolen Auto Pump Recovered in City Pinchin Incident
At 8 10 AM Monday, D F P Rovers reported a stolen automobile pump owned by Mr Peznick of Strue Glen. The suspect was tracked toward Middletown, the pump recovered, and the driver questioned before leaving the city. Mr Pez nick was notified and the pump to be returned. Emil E F E Riasch was arrested at 8 Saturday night for attempting to pass a trolley during boarding at Franklin Square. He posted $5 bond to secure his appearance at 9 30 AM in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. FP. Rovers
Pace
Hvlipeport
Peznick
Striue Glen
Riser
McCoach
Emil EF. E. Riasch
Pat U1 O'Tlack Seurday
LeClesry
Frankin Square
Special Officer 27 Years in Railroad Force
Chief Grant Ro Wisen of the Dauiarie and Western pokes became a special officer on the railroad force 27 years ago Sunday. In the casualty list Private Edward Reed of Middle Iowa died in aden. Preciviciy report indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Ro Wisen
The
Dauiarie and Western Pokes
TWE
Edward Reed
Middle Iowa
kMed
Aden
Preciviciy
Unclear wartime dispatch from Paris outlines Russian policy
An ambiguous foreign report from Paris describes delays and planned scrutiny ofKolchak's cabinet after Wilson seeks a full briefing from Merra. The narrative mentions Admiral Kolchak, Omsk, and a report before Mote reaches Quek, with tentative sanctions and broader strategic steps pending.
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Associated Prex
Paris
Senday
Roland Morns
Armtustaeor
Japan
Ormsk
Tokio
Kolchak
Wilson
Merra
Admiral Kolchak
Omsk
Bethtse
Transfor
Mr. Mote
Quek
Committee studies Horton Memorial Hospital site plan
A Middletown committee toured Mount Vernon Greenwich Stamford and Norwalk hospitals to gather data for the proposed Horton Memorial Hospital. Members included John H. Morrison Thomas Watta Thomas C. Rogers Dr. Joseph Yo cum Dr. D. B. Barderbergh and Dr. D. Mills. The visit precedes further tours with no action until completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Horton Memorial Hospital
Mount Vernon
Greenwich
Stamford
Norwalk
Anto
John H. Morrison
Thomas Watta
Thomas C. Rogers
Joseph Yocum
D. B
Standard
William L. Griswold
Charles M. Horton
Greenwich Hospital
Hom Tites
Middletown
Vieite
Stolen Car Recovered After Five Months
The Newark Evening News reports the return of Louis Yoerk’s automobile, stolen in December from Middletown New York. After five months and a wandering journey about 1000 miles per month, the car was found at the corner of Shipman and Court streets in Middletown. Yoerk, a Newark steeplejack, retrieved the vehicle with police assistance and a proper license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark Evening News
Louis Yoerk
Pane Street
Newark
N. J
Yoork
First Presbyterian Church
Tly Plane Street
Yeerk
Middletown
N. Y
Yoerk
Pialen
York
Herats
Herald
Reo Car
Nty
Wriffe
Yours
Ship Aman
Court Streets
Boy Drowns in Wallkill River At New Hampton Farm
Frank Palmieri, 16, an inmate from 178 Mulberry Street New York, drowned while bathing with others at Wallkill River near New Hampton Farms. He cramps and sinks, body recovered two hours later as farm workers continue searching. Health officer McGeoch inspected and permitted removal. undertaker Reilly took the body. Interment planned at St Joseph's cemetery. Palmieri had served seven and a half months with one and a half left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Palmieri
Rocco Palmieri
Mulberry Street
New York
New Hampton Farms
Wallkill River
Institution
Youngezn
Fime
R L. McGeoch
Goshen
P. J. Reilly
St Joseph's Cemetery
Taytlunen
Echve
Man Hurt After Fall From Roller Coaster at Midway Park
Nicholas Donnelly of Midland Avenue Unis City was slightly injured Sunday night after falling from a roller coaster car at Midway Park. Witnesses say he stood up in the car during the final curve, the carriage lurched and threw him to the ground. He struck his arm on a rail and bruised it, then was taken by trolley to Middletown 99 to Dr Dietler for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Donnelly
Midland Avenue
Unis City
Midway Park
Donnelly
Dennehy
Middle Town 99 & Trolley
L G Dietler
Oil Stove Fire at 21 Prince Street
A small blaze caused by an oil stove occurred Saturday evening at the residence of William C. McAloon, 21 Prince Street. Firemen arrived quickly after an alarm from Box 14 at Wickham Avenue and Prince Street, containing the flames before they spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
DIES A FEW DAYS AFTER MER BROTHER Nethurgh
Mrs Redscer Goodman died early Saturday morning after a several days illness. She suffered a stroke at her bedside as her husband Louis Goodman remained with her. In Port Jervis a separate incident reports Mrs Bowman, a Morgad, injured in a motorcycle crash, thrown from the vehicle and taken to hospital with cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redscer Goodman
Isaac Gotlieb
Dyke Brower
Louis Goodman
Port Jervis
Dune
Bowman
Morgad
Germans Must Sign by June 25 in Allied Terms
Paris reports Allied terms to Germany demand a clear refusal of German counter proposals. An early Friday handover to Count von Brackdorff-Ranzain will mark the decision. Germany must accept or refuse the Allied conditions by June 25. The Austrian issue remains tied to Adriatic claims and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rantzau
Associated Press
Paris
Italy
Corneil
Wour
St. Germain
Orlando
Colonel House
Austria
M. Clemenceau
Dr. Renner
Renner
Echo de Paris
Count von Brackdorff-Ranizan
Germany
Rhine Republic Proclaimed in Paris Air
Report from Paris notes the proclamation of a Rhine republic action amid wartime press coverage. Details remain sparse as the document cites ongoing diplomatic maneuvers and regional reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Paris
Tung
Coblenz
Common Experiences Unite Allied Nations Memorial Service
At the First Presbyterian Church a memorial service reflects on memory’s role in shaping personality, unity, and institutions. Rev. Dr. Kirkwood notes memory of shared wartime experiences binds individuals, the state, church, and fosters a League of Nations.
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First Presbyterian Church
Kirkwood
League of Nations
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New Rhine Republic
John He, D. Lee
Lad
Aire
Bang
Ivan A. Gartner
Drendant
Inem
Washington
Rachel H. McKelvey
St. Paul’s Church
Hudson River Episcopalians
Cenfer
Split
Roscoe Bennett
Times-Press
Mt. Vernon
Wallkill
Man Is
Hart
Mer
Terra
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