North End Notes Highlight Local Visits and Fish Tales
North End residents discuss the Monitor nozzle trial by Ontario and Waalkill Hose Companies at Tiedeman's ice pond on Wawayanda Avenue. Benjamin Rockwell and Guy Pelton returned from Summitville with a fine mess of fish, mostly pickerel, prompting locals to note the party's careful sidewalk arrivals. Visitors include Mrs. James Wilson and Martin H. Wilson of Sussex New Jersey and Olive MacGinnis and Florence Babcock of Fair Oaks. Phil Giel Harry DeVoe and Stump Phillips brought back a large bullhead catch from Burnside. Austin Anderson 76 drove to visit his daughter Mrs. J D Little with his son at 366 North Street. The Paramounts defeated the Chats of Goshen 16 to 9 in a lively county seat game with four pitchers used and three double plays. A street quip questions why the Common Council does not spend 2 to loosen Church Street cobbles for a goat pasture.
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Benjamin Rockwell
Guy Pelton
Summitville
Nea
Ban on Dancing Issued for US and Canada Parishes
Pope Benedict enforces a ban on dancing under parish auspices in the United States and Canada. Cardinal Farley to send letters to archdiocese pastors announcing the rule which takes effect immediately. The Vatican ruling, public in Rome, cites the 1885 Third Plenary Council of Baltimore and notes widespread disregard.
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New York
Benedict
United States
Canada
Cardinal Farley
Vatican
Baltimore
Chief to Attend Newark Sessions in Police Meet
Chief of Police and Mrs. John D. McCoach of this city will attend the 23d annual convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Newark. The event runs Tuesday to Friday, marking Newark’s 260th anniversary and promising the largest gathering in the association’s history. Other attendees include Chief Brown of Port Jer vis and Chief Robert Bruce of Goshen expected to join Tuesday.
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John D. McCoach
International Association of Chiefs of Police
McCoach
Newark
Archdeaconry of Orange to Meet
The spring meeting of the Archdeaconry of Orange will be held Tuesday at St. John’s Church in Ellenville. The archdeaconry covers Rockland Sullivan Ulster and Orange counties with Rev Dr Empringham leading the discussion as state Anti Saloon League agent. Rev Mr Heartfield also participates as the session opens at 11 with Holy Communion. Luncheon will be served at noon followed by an afternoon of informal discussions.
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Orange
St. John’s Church
Ellenville
Rockland
Sullivan
Ulster
Empringham
Episcopal Church of
Syracuse
Anti-Saloon League
Heartfield
Brandeis Takes Oath as Supreme Court Justice
Louis D. Brandeis of Boston was sworn in as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court at noon today in Washington. He becomes the first Jewish member of the High Court and takes the oath before Chief Justice Taft. The ceremony marks his historic elevation to the nation’s judiciary.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Supreme Court
Rail unions push for eight hour day in railroad work
New York June 5 representatives of the railway brotherhoods and the general managers conference insist on an eight hour day while seeking a settlement. The conductors adjustment board warns against peace at any price as railroads claim they cannot afford more for train operation though critics cite stock issues and productivity gains.
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New York
Railway Brotherhoods
McCabe Detective Accused of Forcing Statement
In Poughkeepsie on June 6 detective William McCabe of the McCabe Detective Agency allegedly coerced a woman to claim Dr. Freeman of O'Brien was a dope fiend. The affidavit, before Justice Holmes Vandewater, involves Dr O'Brien and Mrs Florence Day in Market Street offices. The Timmins family denies involvement, calling the matter private and declining comment.
Platt Opposes Reorganization of National Guard
Washington reports Representative Platt criticizing the army reorganiza tion bill arguing it lacks real preparedness. He backs federal volunteer reserve and says the National Guard cannot substitute for a federal force citing the Texas Guard’s failure to respond.
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Washington
Platt
Federal Volunteer Reserve
National Guard
Federal Reserve
Texas Guard
Continental Army
Francis G. Landon
Dutchess County
Orange County
Fays Celebrate 25th Theatre Party in New York
Newark daily notes Mr. and Mrs. Clarence G Fay of 847 Lake Street entertained a theatre party in New York Saturday afternoon followed by dinner at the Robert Treat Hotel Chrysanthemum room to mark their 26th wedding anniversary. Bride roses and lilies of the valley adorned the table Genevieve Still a Fay sister attended and has since returned to Newark.
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Newark
N. J
Clarence G. Fay
Lake Street
New York
Robert Treat Hotel
German Landstrum Class of 1917 Ordered Home
London dispatch reports the German Landstrum class of 1917, then abroad, has been ordered home immediately. The order applies to members living overseas and signals heightened wartime mobilization.
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London
Reuter
Landstrum
Commissioner Korschen In Auto Collision Near Dingmans
Commissioner of Public Works John A. Korschen crashed near Dingmans while driving toward Port Jervis. To avoid a bridge collision with a Port Jervis driver, Korschen’s car bumped the other vehicle and was disabled. the Port Jervis car continued on with minor damage as Ryerson from Empire Garage arranged to assist.
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John A. Korschen
Dingman
Aea
Sunda
Port Jervis
Vaninwegen
Port. Jervis
R. W. Ryerson
Empire Garage
Masonic Officers Named by Penney in New York State
After a conference with his associate officers, Grand Master Thomas Penney announced annual appointments for the Masons of New York. The list includes grand marshal William H. Ellis Buffalo and district deputy Ralph Thompson Cornwall-on-Hudson among others.
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Buffalo
Grand Lodge
Thomas Penney
Masons
William H. Ellis
John J. McCrum
Brooklyn
Loren E. Mason
Rochester
Harold E. Lippincott
New York
Horace W. Smith
Port Byron
Elmer B. Silver
Ossian Lang
Mt. Vernon
Henry C. Fry
Joseph McElroy
M. L. Doty
Colden
J. A. House
Mount Vernon
Henry Bogen
Charles H. Jones
Cortland
Leland O. White
Sharon Springs
Albert O. Taynton
George 8. Schermerhorn
Douglas to Open Studio in Middle Town
A Stanley Douglas son of Dr W E Douglas graduates from the Frank Damrosch Institute in New York and will open a studio in Middle Town in early September. He has organist experience at the First Congregational Church and studied pipe organ work with Gaston Dethier before returning to the city this summer.
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A.stanley Douglas
W. E. Douglas
Frank Damrosch Institute of Musical Art
New York City
Douglas
First Congregational Church
Middletown
Gaston Dethier
Sunshine Society Rally Planned in Middletown
The Sunshine Society branches of Middletown will hold a rally on Wednesday afternoon June 7 at 2 o'clock at the North Street National Church. Mrs Furman, president of the New York International Sunshine Society, will speak. A program includes instrumental selections recitations and solos with local ladies assisting.
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Sunshine Society
Middletown
North Street
Sunshine
Furman
New York International Sunshine Society
Laura Hess
W. A. Hartin
Robert Wood
Cox
C. W
Kathleen Clark
Harold Fisher
Appropriations for County Fairs in New York
Albany June 6 The state allocates 250000 to reimburse county and town agricultural fair associations for premiums totaling 328991 paid last year. Commissioner Charles B Wilson will soon send checks to 88 societies, each up to 4000 for premiums, including Orange and Sullivan counties receiving 2000.
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Albany
Charles 8. Wilson
Orange County
Sullivan County
Episcopal Pension Fund Reaches Half of Target
New York reports the Protestant Episcopal Church’s Pension Fund has raised half of its 5 million goal. Campaign runs to March 1 with rapid contributions since January 1. Sixty of 68 dioceses have adopted the plan as Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts promotes nationwide efforts.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Church Pension Fund
County Court Set to Hear Large Indictments in Newburgh
Newburgh June 5 county court to begin next Monday with many indictments issued this year. District Attorney Hirechtverg will seek trial dates before Judge Seeger. Notable cases include Henry Leach claiming self defense at his home, Floyd Weed sentenced after guilty plea, and charges against Roswell Lept for rape.
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Newburgh
Wilson
Hirechtverg
Seeger
Henry Leach
Leach
Newburgny
Floyd Weed
Roswell
Andrew R
Lorenzo Cunningham
Stephen D. Harlow
Walden
Walter Heard
Hamptonburgh
Thomas T. Wilson
Salvatore Costa
Jacob Fowler
Hugh Finn
William Maxwell
Mayor Thompson Returns from State Conference of Mayors
Mayor Thompson, Public Works Commissioner Korseben, and City Clerk Taylor returned from the Conference of Mayors in Syracuse. Fifty-two of 57 state mayors attended with many public works officials, enjoying a Rotary Club luncheon and Chamber of Commerce dinner at Lake House. Thompson joined the health committee after discussions on sewage disposal and city improvements. A Friday municipal parade impressed the visitors. an auto tour showcased Syracuse. Former Mayor Cox departed Syracuse for New York Friday.
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Thompson
Korseben
Taylor
Conference of Mayors
Syracuse
State
Commissioners of Public Works
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Salt City
Lake House
Onondaga Lake
Thompso
British Victory Indicates German Losses at Jutland
British fleet officers return to London report two German battleships sunk the Hindenburg and Lützow. Survivors claim the Hindenburg was hit by four torpedoes as allied destroyers closed in sinking the dreadnought. Berlin reports Seydlitz heavily damaged after the engagement.
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London
Jutland
Edinburgh
Saurvivore
Seydlitz
Denmark
Berlin
Admiralty
Euryalus
Girl on Bike Struck by Auto in Port Jervis
A 13 year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Cole of Matemoras, was admitted to St Francis Hospital after being struck and dragged on Milford road by a car owned and driven by A E Powers, hotel proprietor. The incident occurred while she and Miss Hornbeck rode toward Milford and were returning home near Charl Margin. She sustained bruises and lacerations but is expected to recover.
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Port Jervis
June
Cole
Aoa
Henry Cole
Matemoras
St Francis’ Hospital
Milford
A. E. Powers
Mitchell
Miss Cole
Miss Hornbeck
Powers
Chester Corporation Forms at Albany
Orange County Fermented Grain Corporation of Chester petitions the Secretary of State to organize with capital stock of 500000 shares of 100 each. Directors for the first year are Paul Altenfeld Edward Sef ofane and John L Hendricks of New York City.
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Albany
Orange County Fermented Grain Corporation
Chester
Hng
Asigen Paul Altenfeld
Edward Sef Ofane
John L. Hendricks
New York City
Progressives Seek Hughes Statement and Roosevelt Nomination Strategy
The piece details Progressive leaders pressing for a statement from Justice Hughes while shaping strategy around Roosevelt. It cites Murphy predicting Hughes’ nomination and notes key figures like Warren G. Harding, Borah, and Kenyon arriving at the convention. It mentions a new Roosevelt slogan and plans to place his name on the convention ballot if Republicans nominates Hughes.
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Roosevelt
Pamyes
Hughes
Justice Hughes
Middletown City Clerk's Efficient System Highlighted
Syracuse Journal profiles J. B. A. Taylor, Middletown city clerk and treasurer, praising his 18 year tenure and a systematic accounting method now adopted by state officials. Taylor details his rise from Syracuse worker to financial master, crediting early training and methodical inventory practices.
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J. B. A. Taylor
Middletown
Syracuse Journal
Taylor
Syracuse
Chittenango
Wesleyan University
Syrcuse
Kenyon, Potter & Company
Irue
Huguenot Social Notes Show Residents and Visitors
June records list Annie Cuddeback buying a new auto Sarah Marsh returning from New York City visits by Dr. and Mrs. McKenney and family George Hoffman spending summer in town Mrs Williamson of Port Jervis adjoining teaching job for Miseida Bennett Miss Bennett linked to Olmer Cuddeback George Bennett buys a new car Samuel Bodle returns from Middletown James Terwilliger loses a cow Rev and Mrs Steeves of Port Jervis visit Mrs Schultz of Tri States moves household goods Mrs Gilenfall sells peacock to New York buyers Ira Tarkett convalesces Harold Vaninwegen returns after six years west Rose Merk and J Smith marry Vacations continuing for unnamed y and Mrs A W Griffin visits Godeffroy with sister F L Griffin.
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Annie E. Cuddeback
Sarah Marsh
New York City
McKenney
George Hoffman
Great Metropolis
W. Wiliamson
Port Jervis
Miseida Bennett
Olmer Cuddeback
George Bennett
Samuel Bodle
Middletown
James I. Terwilliger
Warren J. Steeves
Schultz
Tri-States
Gilenfall
Ira Tarkett
Harold B. Vaninwegen
West
Rose Merk
New York
J. Smith
A. W. Griffin
Godeffroy
F. L. Griffin
Origin of the Cannon in Venice and its Early Giants
The first cannon, a bombard cast in Venice, was used by General Pisani in a war against Genoa. The original bombard dated 1380 remains near Pisani’s statue. Later Venetian General Francisco Barde improved it to throw rocks up to 3,000 pounds, a feat that proved fatal to him during the siege of Zara when the weapon toppled him.
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Venice
Pisani
Francisco Barde
Zara
Wind Pressure and Wind Speed Classifications
The London Chronicle explains wind strength classes from 24 to 37 mph for strong wind up to 75 mph for storms with gusts exceeding 100 mph during the Tay Bridge disaster. It notes approximate pressure: 40 mph equals 8 lb per sq ft and 51 mph about 13 lb per sq ft, while the exact velocity pressure relation remains not fully settled.
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Tay Bridge
London Chronicle
Times Press Want Columns Advertisement Note
Advertisement copy urging readers to use the Times-Press want columns for requests and notices, highlighting convenient placement and broad reach to local readers.
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Times-Press
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