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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
5
United States Justice Department officials will press for bans on bail for all offenders and those who aid anti registration. Attorneys General staff will work from offices before registration starts and continue until close. Federal authorities expect strong enforcement and widespread cooperation across states and cities.
Preparations for the Registration Day parade are nearly complete with Chief Higham to sound the 2 2 2 fire alarm at 2 30 to marshal units and a 2 o'clock signal for parade movement. The General Committee asks registrants to assemble at East avenue and West Main street for line placement, with hundreds affiliated to organizations and wearing government recommended badges. Colonel Bates, the mayor, and guests will review from St Paul’s Church. Afterward, speeches at Hayes Field by Tomplins and Rev Smithers, a short concert, and a patriot chorus led by William Tremper follow, with male singers and a quartet planned. A 1 20 clock concert by the 24th Separate Company Band is set on the Commercial House balcony. Citizens along the route urged to display flags. autos should stay off streets as police roping limits spectators, and school children will be roped to the west side of Ni street. Stanley Millspaugh invites local children to view from store windows, with Reachers assisting. Organizations lined up include Seventy-ninth Regiment, Capt. Wa. A. Jackson Post G AR, Gen. Lion Post G A, City Officials, fire companies, Junior Home Guards, mounted officers, New Hampton Farm, German Mansherchor, and B P O Bike.
Governor Whitman designates June 5 as General Recruiting Day for New York National Guard units in Middletown. Bands muster at 9 AM for inspection parade and review, with oath and selective draft registration considerations for members aged 21 to 30.
Ex convict Howard and District Attorney Henry Hirechberg spoke at Stratton on liquor’s evils. Howard detailed his crime, prison life, and vow to fight the alcohol traffic. Hirechberg outlined office gains and urged public duty to enforce laws. Prohibition Club president E E Jernel presided. Rev C H Reynolds offered prayer. Howard predicted a dry county next fall and three dry cities next spring.
Coroner Rackett seeks any relative or acquaintance to identify the man who was shot while riding the Erie train through the Olleville tunnel on Saturday afternoon.
The unidentified man shot by a Seventy-first Regiment guard near the Otisville tunnel is at the morgue. Coroner Rackett describes a tall lean figure with tatting on arms and speculates possible naval service. The case may be referred to the Navy Department. guard detained for investigation. Colonel Bates discusses Erie train stops to prevent further casualties.
Newburgh June 4 Justice Tompkins reserved decision in the motion of the Ontario and Western Railroad to change venue and require a bill of particulars in the suit of Delilah Hickory of Poughkeepsie against the railroad. Hickory, injured alighting from a Cornwall train March 13, 1917, is represented by William A Mullaney of Poughkeepsie. The lawyer argued against delaying money, noting the case is set for trial in Poughkeepsie Monday. if not tried it would go to October term in Goshen.
The Hires Condensing Plant announces a flag raising at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the plant. Rev. AL Cloyd of South Centretie will lead, with musical numbers, a reading by Rev. Charles M. Ackertman, and the singing of Star Spangled Banner and America. The Ladies and plant organizers will serve ice cream and cake to attendees.
Harry York faced a Monday arraignment before Recorder Howard M Start on a first degree assault charge. He shot his 17 year old wife in the head at their Wells Avenue home then turned the revolver on himself. The wife survived and left Thrall Hospital days later. York recovered from initial critical condition and was held without bail to await Grand Jury action, represented by Ivan A Gardner. He is in Goshen jail.
Saturday evening a gathering of Wallkill farmers at the Assembly Rooms discussed increasing farm production and supplying vegetables for the municipal market to be opened soon in the city. John H B Artmann spoke, followed by remarks from Milliman of the Farm Bureau and Theleen of the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting lasted about an hour and a half and sparked strong interest in boosting output and vegetable supply for the market.
An American port report notes a British steamship Meliews torpedoed by a German submarine after which a torpedo salvo flushed crew of the Jeanmore with four Americans aboard. The U-boat fired again as Meiircee maneuvered, while two gunners of the Neiireesired lay at the periscope of the Teaching U-boat.
Rev Grinton at St Pauls Church Syosset calls for prohibition and public safety, urging women seen around the armory be sent home. He links moral laxity to war needs and warns of dangers of drink and seduction as soldiers pass. He cites behavior near armory and urges proper conduct under wartime conditions.
Registration places will be open from 7 am to 9 pm for males who have reached 21 and not yet 22 on the registration day. Locations include Monnagen Hose Company No. 1 89 East Main, McQuoid Engine No. 5 2 Montgomery St, Ontario Hose No. 6 239 North St, James E. Scott Garage 167 1/2 North St, Phoenix Engine No. 4 24 Jobo St, Waalkill Engine No. 6 10 Wallkill Ave, and various ward firehouses and garages nearby.
Four men alleged to have looted post offices at Fosterdale and Lake Huntington in Sullivan County after 2 AM. $80 in cash and postage stamps taken at Fosterdale. traces at Lake Huntington and Circleville store burglary reported. Four men seen boarding Erie train then disappearing. investigators place them near Port Jervis and Deerpark. Local police alerted to all three incidents.
A patriotic dance will be held at Bagter Hall on Tuesday evening with music by Mr Corals Orchestra. No school in the afternoon to allow all to witness the parade.
The L Stern Company announced the purchase via First National Bank of a 350 Liberty Loan bond for each employee. Mr Stern arranged weekly payments and promised interest benefits, with a safety option to release bonds if needed. He also bought bonds for himself and family. The move hints at broader employer support among Middletown films. A Republican City Committee meeting is scheduled at the Bureau of Wiggins office on Tuesday evening, June a.
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