Twins on doorstep mystery with extra fingers story
City officials and hospital authorities investigated two newborn twins found on a doorstep. One infant had five fingers on each hand before extra digits were removed, but whether Freddie or Eddie had the anomaly remains unclear. The babies, 13 days old, were cared for at Thrall Hospital after their mother surrendered to authorities.
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Freddie
Eddie
Ona Piluke
Juanita Mills
Domestic Arts
Two Babies Found on Porch As Mother Confesses In Newark Case
Early Monday a basket containing twin boys was found on the porch of Frank Godfrey at 22 Commonwealth avenue. A woman matching the description seen nearby was arrested after a car inquiry and later confessed to being the mother. The infants were taken to Thrall Hospital and care arranged. investigators pursued clues including a Sloan Hospital tag and a possible New York origin.
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Recorder Starr
Thrall Hospital
Witer
New York
Bellvale
Frank Godfrey
Commonwealth Avenue
Uuiity
Godfrey
Cemody
van Gelder
Gouden
McCoach
Benton
Dmecer Gler
Goshen
Mayor Thompson
Omicer Benton
Mins Ona Pfluke
Charition
Gler
Franklin Square
Chareo
James and
King Streets
Wiener
Lehigh & Hudson
Warwick
Sheffield Parma Dairy Company
Sloan Hospital For
Freddie
Eddie
Herbert Lyon
Stratford Place
Newark
N. J
Addrean
Starr
Infanta
Agtes M. Ackerson
Guardsmen to Get Government Pay
A new law reorganizing the army provides federal pay for National Guard enlisted men and makes state militia service more attractive. Guardsmen must report 48 times yearly, with pay from 136.66 to 345 per year for ranks, plus state pay during field duty from 2 to 1.25 per day. Officers may receive 200 to 500 annually for estate troops service.
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Army
National Guard
Reward offered for stolen Indian motorcycle in Walden
Walden police issue a circular offering a twenty five dollar reward for the recovery of an Indian motorcycle valued at three hundred dollars. Description cites a six foot tall, 145 pound man with dark features and a light build, last seen Thursday night in Maybrook. A Middletown officer reports a man seen at 2 am Friday seeking to sell such a motorcycle, with a warrant for grand larceny held by Walden Chief Rank.
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Walden
Maybrook
Edward Tums
N. Y
MotCon*sh
Middletown
McCoach
Kingston
New Pale
Cow Struck by Lightning Killed Near Pine Knot School House
During a Monday electrical storm a valuable cow belonging to H. Weygant near the Pine Knot school house was struck and killed by lightning. The animal stood alone near a wire fence while five other cows were unharmed. the cow was insured with Hoyd & Deming.
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H. Weygant
Pine Knot
Hoyd & Deming
Percheron Stallion Will Stand At Liberty for Breeders
Vander Beek owner of Ardmore Farm at Glen Spey, a breeder of Percheron horses and Guernsey cattle, agrees to place a fine Percheron stallion at Liberty to give nearby farmers a rare chance to breed mares to a top state horse through the Farm Bureau affiliation.
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Vander Beek
Ardmore
Glen Spey
Guernsey
Farm Bureau
Liberty
Sheep in India Used as Beasts of Burden
In northern India sheep are described as carrying about twenty pounds each as beasts of burden, highlighting their role in regional labor.
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India
North
Settlement Reaches Erie Area Rail Liability Actions
Chester and Port Jervis June 6 The Pine Railroad Company cases by Mr and Mrs Bernard H Cullen of Chester over injuries to Mrs Cullen on February 18 1915 at a village station have been settled and the calendar case withdrawn. The Er ie case by Paul L Ott of Port Jervis against the Erie Railroad Company over a switch stand injury on October 28 last was settled and drawn from the calendar. Attorneys Ivan A Gardner Middletown and Watts Oakes Bright represented the Erie.
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Chester
The
Pine Railroad Company
Bernard H. Cullen
Cullen
Newburgh
Erie
Meadow Avenue
Ott
Port Jervis
Paul L. Ott
Erle Railroad Company
Ivan A. Gardner
Middletown
Mr. Ott
Watta
Oakes & Bright
Erte
Miss Hurley Reports Busy April at Middleth State Hospital
Miss Mildred Hurley, a field agent at Middleth State Hospital, details April activities including ward visits, parole and discharge follow ups, and home visits in Middletown Liberty Newburgh Kingston Walden Port Jervis Ellenville Saugerties and New Jersey. She arranged housing for a woman needing supervision and met with the Binghamton State Hospital agent on April 4. Twelve state hospitals currently employ field agents.
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Mildred Hurley
Middleth State Hospital
Middletown
Liberty
Newburgh
Kingston
Walden
Port Jervia
Ellenville
Saugerties
New Lee Goe
Vassar Commencement Ends With Daisy Chain Parade
The third day at Vassar began with class exercises and the play The Tempest. A sudden afternoon thunderstorm drove thousands indoors but the program continued after the rain. Sophomores led the daisychain procession, this year carried by the whole class instead of select belles.
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Ml Sooa Oe
Vassar
designate deputy grand master in 13th Masonite district
Thompson, recently crowned world master of Jerusalem Temple of Cornwallon-Hudson, is named district deputy grand master in the 13th Masonite district. He is a member of Highland Chapter No. 62 R A M and Hudson River Commandery No. 35 Knights Templar. The appointment pleased local Masonic members.
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de Thompson
Jerusalem
Temple of
June Brides At Napanoch Inn Draw Attention
Yama Farms Inn at Napanoch becomes a popular stop for May and June brides and grooms. The Inn hosts newlyweds including Mrs. Richard Whitney Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Webb and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Paigne among others enjoying hospitality.
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Naponoch
Yama Farms Inn
Napanoch
Richard Whitney
Alexander Webb
Douglas Paigne
The Way of It on School Troubles
The Baltimore American notes ongoing school troubles continue in the usual way as the board handles the situation. The mock question and response format suggest ongoing administrative strain and deliberations by the school board.
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Baltimore American
Firemen Hold June Sessions at Middle Town Firehouses
The seven Middle town fire companies met Monday evening. Excelsiors elected two new members. Monhagens plans attendance at the Department engineers convention and state firemen's convention at White Plains. Eagles arranged a Newburgh trip for Oct 5 and processed three new members. McQuaids received four membership applications and ordered hose and steamer practices for June. Phoenix saw Joseph Wood resign and two new applications. a special Ontario & Western train to Newburgh on Oct 5 was chartered. Ontarios noted one new member. Waalkilla moved David R. Lee to honorary roll. delegates named for chiefs’ convention.
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Middletown
Excelsiors
Monhagens
Department Engineers
White Plains
Eagles
Newburgh
Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association
McQuaids
Board of Engineers
Phoenix
Joseph Wood
Ontario & Western
Waalkilla
David R. Lee
W. F. Schindler
Lewis A. Raton
W. M. Seeley
Suffragists Plan Annual Meeting in Orange County
The New York State Woman Suffrage Party for Orange County districts will hold its annual meeting at Goshen Court House on Tuesday June 18. Morning session includes welcome by Mrs F W Seward and reports from district leaders. Afternoon program features publicity methods and public speaking technique. Evening meeting features speakers Rev Stanard Dow Butler Mrs James Lees Laidlaw and others.
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New York State
Woman Suffrage Party
Orange County
Court House
Goshen
F. W. Seward
Gedney
Goshen Club
Katharine F. Walker
E. C
Ace
Newburgh
Osterheld
Stanard Dow Butler
James Lees Laidlaw
Vanamee
Wanted to See His Baby by Daylight
Representatives of the railroads and of the brotherhoods of employees met to discuss overtime demands. A heated argument touched on a worker seeking a day off to see his two year old baby in daylight, revealing tensions over scheduling. Leaders described the sessions as jockeying for position ahead of today's meeting where the core demands may be taken up.
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New York
Railroads
Brotherhoods of Employes
Garretson
Arkansas River floods Wichita on June 6
Flood waters from the Little Arkansas flood the town of Wichita Kansas forcing police and fire crews to rescue marooned families by boat and car. Residents flee to higher ground to escape rising waters.
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Wichita
Kansas
Preferences. Most men like to see themselves in print.
A concise note contrasts gender tastes in fashion and media, asserting men favor printed visibility while women prefer silk or satin options. The remark hints at social norms and consumer choices without identifying individuals or events.
DeWitt Clinton Death Sparks Assembly Salary Debate
The Assembly unanimously authorized support for DeWitt Clinton’s minor children, granting $31000 plus the unexpired governor salary of $3000. Debate centered on Clinton’s canal service and partisan opposition from anti Clinton Republicans. The bill eventually passed after amendments, acknowledging Clinton’s public service amid regional and party tensions.
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DeWitt Clinton
George W
Mary
Franklin
Julia Catherine
Glinton
Clinton
Assembly
Erastus Root
Delaware County
House
Senate
Orange County Assem
Wickham
Orange County
David M. Westcott
Nathaniel Jones
Peter Milliken
Gov. Clinton
Root
Bennett Announces Gubernatorial Candidacy in Early Campaign
New York state politics sparked by Senator William M. Bennett of New York City launching petitions for a gubernatorial bid. He attacks over taxation and borrowing, cites city debt growth and 1915 state expenditures, and urges pay-as-you-go finances amid calls to cut costs. His address lists 226 Central Park West and 15 William Street as HQs.
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State
Senate
William M. Bennett
New York City
Bennett
Assembly
Whitman
Real Estate Board of
Central Park West
Manhattan
William Street
Denton Released From Goshen Jail
Marty Denton held on larceny and whiskey theft charges from Guernsey Quick cafe on Fulton street was released on his own recognizance. His case will be reviewed when the October grand jury convenes.
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Marty Denton
Guernsey Quick
Fulton Street
Goshen
Denton
Arnoys and Bila Holmes Wed in Oneonta Home
Announcements report Floyd J. Arnoys formerly of this city now of Port Jervis wed Miss Bila Parthenia Holmes daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James N. Holmes at the Holmes residence in Oneonta New York on Monday June.
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Floyd J. Arnoys
Port Jervis
Bila Parthenia Holmes
James N. Holmes
Oneonta
N. Y
Saw invention and early sawmills history
Apollodorus recounts Talus using a snake jawbone to cut wood, inspiring an iron instrument like it. The first known sawmill appeared on Madeira circa 1400, then Breslau a few years later. England had none before 1663 when a Dutchman built one but abandoned it. Sawmills later arose near Loudon about 1770.
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Apollodorus
Talus
Madeira
Breslau
England
Loudon
Family boasts and past deeds spar in exchange
A heated exchange contrasts one side claiming a family has never achieved anything with the other insisting that even their members have done everything. The brief quarrel appears in a Richmond Times Dispatch context.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Miss Laura Bagley Undergoes Thral Hospital Tonsil Surgery
Miss Laura Bagley was operated upon at Thral Hospital for tonsils and adenoids, Monday.
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Laura Bagley
Thral Hospital
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