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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1914

Page

3

PLAN FIRE PROOF BUILDING TO PROTECT COUNTY RECORDS

Goshen June 6. Board of Supervisors met in special session with George K Gregg presiding. State Board of Tax Commissioners and county officials pressed to action on fireproof storage for surrogate and county treasurer records. Proposal to build a rear two story fireproof vault and move filing cases, allowing main building to remain non fireproof. Approval to hire an architect and obtain cost estimates. Also discussed fire protection for Orange Farm buildings and funding from poor districts. Payment terms to be set with Goshen Fire Department and related committees.

Goshen Board of Supervisors George K. Gregg State Board of Tax Commissioners Common Council Newburgh John FL Parrell Waltertown T. C. Quinn Toth Neleht Frank C Flock Fere Vilhage Frrmera Hock Bullwinki Almahouse Indhangia Orange Farm Upsum Oranko Farm

Northland Steamer Floated After Rocks Near Long Island

The Sound steamer Northland, aground off Bartlett's Reef, was floated and towed to London, Conn. Repairs by divers and pumps enabled partial patching of bow damage after an 18 hour grounding. The ship set to depart for New York at midnight under escort, with divers and wrecking crew assisting. Passengers, including Mrs. W. C. Wood and Mrs. George Hobs, transferred to Portland by wireless train.

London Conn Northland Bartlett’s Reef New York Tasco At & O’clock Northland Ia Oa Wilmington Exatern Steamship Company Times Ebriday Graiga D. Moore W. C. Wood George Hobs Pln Lortland

Mayors End Conference Highlights State Meeting

Auburn June 6 The New York State Mayors Conference concluded after a profitable session. Highlights include a loan for municipal work and remarks by John Porno Miliclel of New York. A shore line on Coarog Lake and a baseball game followed the afternoon sessions. Harriet Mas Mille led suffrage efforts with a favorable vote on measures. A prominent marriage announced: Mats Loretta Sterling daughter of Louis W Sterling of St Paul Minn to Frederick Wi near Papa. The wedding is set for Wednesday with the couple living at home after the ceremony. Mr Toppa is a former Mitchstown resident now in the western city. friends will send congratulations.

Auburn New York State Mayors’ Conference wWunicigal Ork John Porno Miliclel New York Twearly Pear Panama Pacifie Exposition Coarog Lake Harriet Mas Mille Coulorenen Fasor Slawwoferk Nhs Loretta Sterling Louis W. Sterling St Paul Minn Frederick Wi Papa Jane Toppa Avenue St. Ban Mr Topp Mitchstown Dimvang Thin Ely

Rumors of D H takeover of local rail lines

A wave of rumors suggests Delaware and Hudson may take over the Middletown and Unionville and the Susquehanna and Western lines after July 1. Erie leases and potential O and W track wage deals are also mentioned, with officials withholding comment.

Busquehanna & Western Middletown & Unionville Delaware & Hudson Company Iie Erie Middletown

Lorillard Is Blue Winner At Tuxedo Park Horse Show

Ideal weather favored the Tuxedo colonists on opening day of the annual show. Twenty classes judged with keen competition. Pierre Lorillard, Ir. won the blue ribbon riding Kla ray holding Dixie. Entrants included horses from Squadron C Farm and Captain Alexander.

Tuxedo Park Ideal Weathar Pierre Lorillard Kla Ray Holding Dixie Squadron C. Farm Captain Alexander

Tobacco Suit Nears Conclusion in New York Trust Case

The government and the four tobacco manufacturers reach a settlement path as the Supreme Court decrees dissolve. The Metropolitan firm held exclusive distribution, now open markets threaten the monopoly. With competition to be restored, the Sherman act enforcement could be eased by waiving inequities.

Whellington June Tobacco Trust New York Supreme Court Metropolitan Tobacco Company Department of Juat de Heres Metrpopolitan

Graduates Secure Stenographer and Clerk Positions

Joseph David of Port Jervis, a School of Commerce student, has accepted a stenographer and clerk role with FLL. Kathrin Kean of Port Jervis takes a stenographer and bookkeeper post with Stevens Whitney & Denton. Gladys Scott enters as stenographer with Swinton Hardans Company, Port Jervis, and Kathrine Kean also noted.

Joseph David Port Jervis School of Commerce Gladya CertridstViety Rita Dhe Nes Bun Yoondries Goshen Uelen Spring Slenorry Phet New York Els

Alleged Rosber Helo In New York Heist Case

In New York during June authorities held Joseph Lone a chauffeur and James Fas a public tone on suspicion of involvement yesterday in a scheme linked to the American Company, with the two facing charges related to the incident.

Rosber Helo New York Joseph Lone James Fas Toom Ontet Ametizanan Company Nentiy Bw

Movie Tm Actors Leave For New York

The prayers of the Pampvs Maters Motion Picture Company have closed filming at Cuddehacks ville and all actors are departing for New York. The last group will leave the village on Monday.

Pampvs Maters’ Motion Picture Company Cuddehacksville New York

Trust Bills Passed By Large Majority In Congress

Washington June 6 In record time the house passed the three measures of the anti trust program. The Clayton and Covington bills strengthen restraints on monopolies while the railway capitalization bill regulates stock and bond issues by inter state lines. Passages followed brisk debate with GOP opposition limited to labor provisions and a few Democrats voting against the Clayton bill.

Washington House Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Interstate Trade Commission Infarstete Commerce Commission Wilson Walltoad

Annual Athenia Club reception in Washingtonville

The seventh annual Athenia Club reception drew 235 attendees despite rain at Moffat Library. Mrs. James Burnett welcomed guests, Miss Helen Hulse Tuthill announced the program featuring piano duet, paper on Artemus Ward, violin solos, and vocal solos. An elaborately arranged program, refreshments, and dancing followed, marking the season’s social highlight.

Athenia Club Washingtonville Moffat Library Kuhl James 8 Helen Hulse Tuthill Carl Bohm Linda P. Straw Theron Millapaugh Jennie Nolde Elizabeth White Sheba Voral Sidney Homer Brooks American Reformed Church Newburgh Jon Jackson Miss Lyon Rebecca

Sulzer Speech At Warwick Aims For Honest Government

William Sulzer spoke at Warwick on Friday evening to a large crowd gathered for the first band concert of the season. He addressed the audience from the bandstand on the topic Do You Want Honest Government and drew attention to county political shifts involving George F L Ketchum W P Greece and Tammany Hall.

William Sulzer Warwick Mr. Sulzer Warrick Sulzer George FL Ketchum Groge Greec

Official Blockade Order Acknowledged In Tampico

A terse wire from Washington reports Mexico citing Tampico under dockyard control and a blockade order to be proclaimed this afternoon. Secretary Daniel says no orders have been sent to submit Badger or Dern regarding the seizure of the steamer Antilles.

Mexico Jones Vidal Tampico Washington Juan Daniele

Frog Sealcon Opens With License Rules

Frog season opens January 1 and closes March 31 with allowed harvesting methods. A hunting license is required to trap or take frogs during the season.

Kind Faced Cow Upsets Traffic In New Jersey

A Jersey cow blocked the Paterson Newark Erie line for over an hour yesterday from Paterson to East Newark. The placid animal ran when chased and walked otherwise, confounding train crews and alarming commuters at East Nutley Nutley Avondale Essex Belleville Woodside Riverside and Newark stations.

New York Patarson-Newark Erie Jersey Paterson Newark East Nutley Nutley Avondale Essex Belleville Woodside Riverside

Finchville Farm Sold in June Two Months of Negotiation

Fin chville reports the sale of the Jesse C Penney homestead known farm to G H Bradyk by Clauss Meyers. The deal closed June 2 with possession given to Philip Felsing of New York City. Mrs Felsing, daughter of the late Prof Bord, joins her husband at their Finchville home as neighbors extend a warm welcome.

Finchville Clauss Meyers Sven G. H. Bradyk Jesse C. Penney Philip Felsing New York City Montgomery E. C. Cuddeback M. D Port Jervis Otisville Otisville School Bord C. Merera Schneider

Postal reforms now projected in Congress

Washington July 4 The house postal committee chaired by Representative Moor of Tennessee proposes amendments to postal and civil service laws. The plan aims to reduce rail pay rates for standard mail classes, repeal the $100 postal savings deposit limit, require first and second class post offices to hold competitive examinations, and authorize procedures to aid railroad changes in the service. The Empress of Ireland wreck is noted with possible bodies reported aboard.

Washington Jone Hove Moor Tennessee Clase

State Fire Marshal urges rural fire protection reforms

State Fire Marshal Thomas J. Ahearn calls for a statewide bureau to supervise water supply and fire fighting in villages, urges motor apparatus, fireproof factories, and automatic sprinklers. He cites 42 locales with inadequate water and lists Albany and eight counties as arson hotspots. The report notes state cost under $80,000, vs Greater New York bureau at $272,000 annually.

New York Thomas J. Ahearn Blughhamton Factory Albany Rensselaer Saratoga Erie Essex Fulton Oneida Suffolk Fire Prevention Bureau Greater

Yeggs Hit New York Firms in Double Robbery Spree

In New York on June 6 robbers used revolvers and bludgeons to disable two messengers within an hour. In Brooklyn a John W Masary Paint Co. employee team was robbed of $3 2 and in Manhattan two American Can Co. workers were beaten and $2 700 stolen, the thieves fleeing in a waiting automobile.

New York Brooklyn Manhattan John W. Masary Paint Company American Can Company

Ellenville Neighborhood Notes Highlight Local Visits

Ellenville items mention Clarence Gerow and Rev. Fred Stacey visiting Ellenville from Washingtonville after a pastors conference. Mrs Getow hosted guests, and Mrs Edgar Tersilleer on Canter street hosted memorial guests. Calvin, son of Pratt student Brooklin, returned home. Arthur V. Hoorabeek sailed from New York for Europe. Mars Tomeer and Marcacet Comners visited New York this week.

Ellenville Clarence Gero Washingtonville Fred Stacey Stacey M. HK Gerow Getow Edgar Tersilleer Canter Street Hlot. Lander Ulster Heichte Calvin Pratt Testiinte Brooklsn Sanday Arthur V. Hoorabeek Wawateing New York Europe Mars Bo Tomeer Marcacet Mra Wot New’ York Henry Schoerts Brooklyn Joan Hebel

Queen's Throne Room Scene Sparks Royal Gossip

London June 6 The scene at Buckingham Palace on Thursday night involved Lady Blomfield and her daughters amid a court incident. Telegrams from Lady Blomfield deny any escorting presence while witnesses describe a sudden outburst and a fainting scene as the king and queen showed concern.

London Buckingham Palace Mary Blomfeld Lady Blomfeld Arthur Blomfiel Royal Academy Lady Blomfield Townsend Mix. Walrond Leds Bloimield Blomfield

Mission One of Service at Annapolis and the Provident

A garbled report claims an official ceremony at Annapolis involving Joma and Whote, declaring service to humanity as duty. It suggests the Provident blocked diplomas for graduates and mentions Mexico and conquest themes without clear details.

Annapolis Joma Tresieec Wison Natal Academy Apadsalex Mart Mexico Ge United Meters

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