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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
6
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A late wartime chronology notes the first anniversary of the selective conscription act. It pledges national unity, praises voluntary enlistment, and argues conscription has modernized military power, with mass enrollment projected and pacifist opposition dismissed as misguided. The piece reflects optimism about democratic mobilization and national duty amid global conflict.
Readers report a sensational but disputed attack by two German submarines along the Atlantic coast. The writer questions the plausibility of subs with world cruising range, notes the raid shows Germany's alarm over American involvement, and asserts troop ships will be guarded by the U S Navy. The article portrays German acts as piracy aimed to scare, while promising American resolve.
Dispatches from Washington praise a large cotton crop aiding war needs while local letters defend soldiers and the 369th Regiment. Citizens emphasize loyalty and equality, noting diverse troops and the valor of Uncle Sam's forces amid wartime strain.
Reports describe a tense night as raider activity rattled the city and drew Navy Department attention. Dispatches say sinking of more ships remains possible, with experts debating risk of a shell reaching New York amid heightened vigilance and homefront anxiety.
Editor Times Press cites Washington opposition to banning German language papers, arguing propaganda risks and noting historic pleas from figures like Dumba. The piece contends a law is needed to curb sedition while defending the role of German language press in American cities.
Fragmentary reading of a nature scene and local musings. A goldfinch airdrops into meadows and tops of mullein and juniper, wings flashing as it sings. Local quips include Luke McLuke about troubles and a shopkeeper remarking on price.
Letter from Hanford Mapes to his mother at Jacksonville details travel from Slocum to Jersey City and Philadelphia to Camp Johnstone. He notes inoculations, quarantine, Red Cross visits, and long days of exams and chores, with reflections on war and home life and a casual postscript about waiting to be shipped overseas.
A Stated War Industries Board message urges non war industries to adopt and apply a general classification for preference treatment and to convert existing facilities where possible. It warns against new nonessential public works that would divert labor and materials from war needs and commits to withholding priority support from such projects.
New York January 4 Thomas H. Beccn a leading horseman died yesterday at his Hempstead home. Born in Brooklyn in 1844 he spent years with Commonwealth Bank before taking up farming in Huntington Long Island. He later moved to Jericho retiring seven years ago. Pine Bush Red Cross Auxiliary to hold annual meeting June 12 in the auxiliary room at Graben? Couch.
Opening day crowds fill the market as nine rigs arrive on Orchard Street. Local officials report steady sales from 6:40 to 10, with product disposal ending before noon. C L Elwood collects fees at 25 cents per sack, while other local names such as Ralsatoner of Markets and Mrs Miller of Brookside Farm appear in notices.
Stars discuss personal items and experiences from film production in Arizona and the Grand Canyon. Edward Earle, Toronto born, returns to Blue Ribbon features after Vitagraph society comedies and aims to join military service with Royal Flying Corps. Metro star Lytell to star with Amy Q. Nilssoon in The Trail of Yesterday, amid horse shortages for Uncle Sam's army in France.
President Wilson stresses that no army has been more carefully shaped for moral mental and physical manhood and that democratic duty surrounds fighting men with support. He notes the commission on training activities represents government efforts to mobilize spiritual resources behind troops.
Governor calls for all public buildings and private businesses to display flags on June 14 across the state. O W Mapes plans to build a bungalow on his place. Mech wins 12 to 0 as Mechanics defeat Moaros. Canfield in France assigned to a camp as a quartermaster in the big territory.
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