43 Lives Total of Raids Radio Saves Ship
A chaotic wartime item notes 43 lives aboard a United Fruit Co steamer saved by radio as U boats threatened Atlantic shipping. The report mentions 141 persons, a warning received in time, and ties to submarines and air attack defense plans, with an abrupt transition to other war news.
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Washington
United States
Congress
War Department
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Mobile
United Fruiter
United Fruit Company
Sitaois
Reese
Henshaw
Herbert L. Pratt
Ariington
Navy Department
Sensational alimony case to be heard at October term
Mrs. Catherine Hoppenstedt sues her husband Cyrenus Hoppenstedt in the Supreme Court for 345 back alimony, while he offers 225. The couple, long involved in Middletown litigation, faces disputed Ohio divorce claims and possible actions against Elle Tannery and Mrs. Tannery for conspiracy. Judge October 1 term in Newburgh.
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Supreme Court
Catherine Hoppenstedt
Cyrenus M. Hoppenstedt
Hoppenstedt
Ontario & Western
Ivan A. Gardner
Middletown
Hiltedt
Elle M. Tannery
Tannery
Anson J. Fowler
Newburgh
Mrs. Tannery
Ohio
Henry Koll
Drowning Tragedy: Lester Springer Laid to Rest
Warwick mourns Lester Springer age 21 whose body arrived home after a drowning incident on the Housatonic River near Meriden Connecticut. Funeral held at Thomas Dolson home with Rev Taber Knox officiating. Survived by father Theodore, brothers Albert L and Harold W, sisters Mrs Alice Shorter and Doris and Fredia. Burial in Warwick Cemetery.
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Warwick
Lester Springer
Theodore W. Springer
Meriden
Conn
Thomas Dolson
Division Street
Taber Knox
Warwick Cemtery
Springer
Crass
Ansonia
Housatonic River
Theodore Springer
Albert L
Harold W
U.S. A
France
Alice Shorter
Doris
Fredia
Fourth of July under direction of Home Defense
Albany correspondent reports the Times Pictured Albany says the Council of National Defense in Washington and New York State Defense Council has issued guidance for Fourth of July celebrations. Letters urge county and community defense councils to plan joint observances, with a model program adaptable to local conditions.
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Times-Peese
Albany
Council of National Defense
Washington
New York State Defense Council
Couity Council
Woman's Committee
Community Council of Defense
Five Producers at Public Market This Season Opens
Five producers gathered at the curb Market Thoraday showcasing a fine line of produce with steady sales. Richard Pope H. Shaw and A. G. State attended for the first time this season amid a brisk market day.
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Thoraday
Richard Pope
H. 3 Shaw
A. G. State
Satan
Arrowhead finds and a memorial death note
Readable fragments describe discovery of arrowheads including a red Indies piece in good shape and a damaged one. A garbled line references Joseph J. Hacbronsk as a memorial death notice or obituary with unclear details and dates. The text remains fragmentary.
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Red Indies
Half Holiday In Way In Stores To Start Friday
Merchants committee of the Chamber of Commerce approves summer Friday afternoon closings starting the first Friday in July through July and August. The group also set September 7 as the next Dollar Day and plans booster-style tours of surrounding areas. A committee will arrange features and year long cooperative newspaper ads. The plan highlights Wid dicler as a shopping center and surrounding arena with no fixed trade days beyond Dollar Days and individual store sales.
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Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Room
Fcurea
Widdicler
Newburgh Leader Arthur A. M Lean Dies at Home
Arthur A. M Lean a longtime figure in New York Democratic politics, died Wednesday at his Newburgh home. He served 25 years on the Democratic State Committee and acted as treasurer of the committee. A former Orange County Democratic leader, he left behind a wife, daughter, and five sons.
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Newburgh
Arthur A. Ms Lean
Democratic State Committee
Jong Patro
Fee
Enlistment drive expands as 113 register for army
The city reports 113 young men aged 21 registered at the Exemption Board offices in city hall this Wednesday between 7 am and 9 pm. Most residents, with a few from other regions, sent cards to their local boards. National totals approach 1.6 million called. Provost Marshal Crowder orders 200,000 more registered between June 24 and 28. May soon be summoned as Congress acts.
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Exemption Board
United States
Gen Crowder
Arizona
Congress
Fractures Thigh After Porch Fall In Thrall
Bruce German aged one year and 1g months was brought to Thrall Hospital Wednesday evening with a fracture of the right thigh after falling from the back porch on Genung Street. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A W German and is resting comfortably after treatment by Dr J B Fintlett and Dr C L Redfield.
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Bruce German
Thrall
Genung Street
A. W. German
Thrall Hospital
J. B. Fintlett
C. L Redfield
Aliens Warned to Get Needed Blanks
Chel No oech calls attention to a fever 22 once. June 17 he will commence taking their statements.
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Chel No
Ase Med Press Belle June 6 War Report
A terse wartime dispatch from a foreign front notes U.S. actions and allied efforts as June days pass. The report highlights mobilization, logistics, and strategic moves shaping early conflict dynamics. Military units, leaders, and dates are referenced to anchor the timeline.
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Med Press Belle
Gareney
Deers
Red Cross War Fund Drive totals and collection plan
At a Red Cross War Fund Drive meeting, plans outlined for payment collection via plant delegates and city stations with headquarters for city sections. Pledges payable starting June, with June 6 results listed for numerous contributors and areas, including names and amounts, indicating corrections pending and a continuation on page eight.
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Red Cross
I. J. M. Ball
Eevee
T J. Moon
Seeee
Patrick Powers Loses Leg After Recent Accident
Special to Times-Press Rochester Virginia June 6 Patrick Powers Middletown ex messenger was badly shocked and burned by a trolley wire accident at Erie Hallyard May 13. His left leg was amputated below the knee at Marrs Hospital. Surgeons reported good rallying and expected a faster recovery as burns heal. Powers resides with Mr and Mrs Michael Powers of 38 Monhagen Avenue Middletown.
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Times-Press
Rochester
Xii
Patrick Powers
Middletown
Erie Hallroad Yarde
Marr
Anne
Michael Powera
Monhagen Avenae
Moontae
June 15 Last Day for Women To Be Enrolled
The notice urges women to register by June 15 to vote in September elections. It notes registration as a political factor and mentions witnessing signatures, with references to rural districts and villages. The fragmentary text indicates low turnout concerns and a call to action for female voters.
16 Actions in County Court Calender at Newburgh
The county court opens in Newburgh with sixteen causes for trial under Judge Russell Wiggins. Notable cases include claims by Irn. ML Beers for professional services for Herman Dollaway and Dr A Harvey Dillabough versus Dr A Sweezy over treatment. The Bullville Milk Producers’ Association sues Frank C Armstrong for stock purchase balance. The list shows damages for injuries to persons and property, train collision concerns, and appeals from justices of the peace.
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Newburgh
Hon. Russell
Wiggins
ML Beers
Harry A. Bonaparte
Herman Dollaway
Bonaparte
Beery
Dokinsay
A. Harvey Dillabough
A. Sweezy
Abs. Sweezy
Bullville Milk Producers’ Association, Inc
Frank C. Armstrong
Crawford
Justice Court
Harry A. Goff
Percy S. Gayier
Henry Kohl
Elsood C. Smith
Harry A. Gofva
Percy S. Gayjer
Jawood C. Siith
Harry C. Rosenberg
New York Central Railroad Co
Harold McCord
Wiliam F
New York
Central Railroad Co
J. Harold McCord
Willam
Ailen W. Corwin
Jedgment
Inetice of the Peace
Harry C. Roomberg
Jesse Be
Grabarm
Witschief
Action T
Chase Price
Team of Heress
Thomas Johnson
John Amarim
J. R
General Michie Dead and Monster German Airplane Downed
A mixed World War I dispatch reports Brigadier General Robert E. Michie dying suddenly near Rouen while serving as aide to General Scott. It notes American and French actions near Chateau Thierry and Campigny, plus a claim of a monster German airplane downed with eight crew, and Pershing casualty tallies with numerous KIA and wounded.
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Associated Fress
France
Michie
Paris
Robert BE. Michle
Rouen
Michle
Scott
Staf
Fifty-third National Army Infantry Brigade
New York
Camp Wadsworth
Jusie
Oise
Campigny
War Office
Aisne
Haute‘brave
Veuilly la Potelle
Marne
Somme
Betle Fields
Campigni
Montdidier
Noyon
Pershing
Washington
Jope
Muent ‘Nem
Avtar
Instaiehi
Batte
Bating Ferr Sotors
Nantegietesdou
Warfar
Loftery
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Borerd
United Fruit Co
Sixada
Ilea
Wee Pone
Kirgeton Han Dies
Joseph J. Hacbronsk
Mintag
Harold
Harold Grant Heil
Lewis W. Heil
Charlee Street
2Th Company
Second Regiment, Motor Mechanics, Signal Corpe
Arthur A. M’lean
Upton and
Wadeworth
W. L. Dickerson
J. R. Quigley
F. Rockafellow
J. WH Behweiger
Hermes
Cceeaeys
Richard Knight
H. B. Woodward
J.B Rowley
Lovig
Buck
B. PF. van Sickle
K. Greene
Vernon
P. W. Dawkins
Unionville
Slate Hill
Hamptonburgh
South Centreville
Westtown
Fine Bush
Ursuline Academy
Scotchtown
Patrick - Powers
Russell Wiggins
Kaiser
Dover
Metemmackins Suns and
Ozald Co Part
Cescetien
Iaietey
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