Uncle Steve's Bear and Bull Fight Delivers Dead Fake
In Orange and Sussex counties a legendary stunt by Steve Cortelyou drew crowds for a bear and bull fight advertised in October 1859. The show failed to deliver as the bear balked and the bull retreated, exposing the ruse. Cortelyou profited, leaving locals with a wary memory of the hoax.
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Steve Cortelyou
Ludson
Delaware
Orange
Sussex Counties
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Pawlinskill
Jersey
Steve
Walliwick
Newton
Sussex County
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Jorney
Threat of arrest wins respect for the census taker
Newburgh June 8 That patrolman or autor who refuse to give information to Census Enumerators will be dealt with summarily is indicated by the fact that three arrest warrants were issued in as many days by Census Supervisor O Neill. In each case the suspected resisters yielded information when warned of possible arrest. A wealthy woman in Highland Falls and a Montgomery resident were among those nearly arrested before complying. The supervisor declared, Dont show any respect for people who refuse to show respect for the enumerators.
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Newburgh
Pattaona
O'Nell
Per Hone
Hvigg
Highland Falla
New York
O'Neill
Afontgomery
Cannus
Roar
State Hospital Commission conducts annual Middletown visit
The State Hospital Commission, including Andrew D. Morgan as chair and Dr James Vo May with William H. Friday, made its regular spring inspection of Middletown State Hospital. Friday, a Gov. Whitman appointee from Wheeling, represents Greater New York, as the panel tours New York State hospitals from Hudson to Poughkeepsie, visiting Binghamton next.
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State Hospital Commission
Middletown
Andrew D. Morgan
Jamen Vo May
William H. Friday
Whitman
Fred Qr. Parker
Friday
Wrovilla
Unis
Greater
York
New York State
Capitol
Altony
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Will of Seward Filed for Probate
The will of Frederick Wo Seward, son of William Seward, secretary of state under a president, is filed for probate. The document names estate heirs and personal effects, with debts to be paid and accounts settled, outlining provisions for the distribution of property to named parties.
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Will OF Seward
Erie Engine Record Stands Strong in Hard Month
The Hornell shop reports no failures in the division for the month and no totals recorded for the period. The division is among the hardest in the area, and the record is exceptionally good, reflecting consistent performance across the month.
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ERIE
Evie Shopaat
Hornell
Extradition Planned After Alleged Check Forgery
Mrs Anna Miller was remanded to Otisville jail to await extradition to Pennsylvania over an alleged forgery. She is accused of cashing a $76 check drawn on the Phillip A Clark Stove Co. to George Deen, a traveling salesman. Swartz filed the warrant and Miller was arraigned before Justice H A Holley. Swartz prepares papers for Pennsylvania transfer.
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Anna Miller
Justice of the Peace
H. A. Holley
Otisville
Pennsylvania
Nicholson
Phillip A. Clark Stove Company
George ©. Deen
Demity Sherif Greanleaf
Otiatilie
Deen
Port Jervis
Miller
Otteville
Mra. Miller
Omeer Green- Teaf
Swarts
Lockjaw Fatal to Walden Woman in Newburgh
Mrs Adons Green 32 of Walden died at St Luke s Hospital after a wall poke wound became infected and developed lockjaw The late Mrs Green née Adelia Carson was the daughter of Alonzo Carson of Walden She was survived by her husband a son Harold her brother Fred Carson and sister Mrs Alfonso Van Sook Adons Green funeral arrangements pending
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Adons Green
Wallen
St. Luke's Hospital
Mta
Green
Adelia Carson
Alonzo Carron
Walden
Harold
Fred Carson
Mra
Afonzo van Sook
Secret Alliance With Roumanians Exposed in London
A London wire reports political discussions in Bucharest reveal a formal treaty among Austria Germany and Roumania. The pact is said to bind nations in potential war and could draw Romania into conflict, with details forming the basis of the high level alliance claim.
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Inne
Berlin
Bucharest
Roumania
Austria
Germany
Honmeanta
Milford firm builds auto hearse with swift removable body
GW Coale, a noted oar and craftsman, completes an auto hearse for Wood & Son of Milford Ta. The vehicle showcases his skilled workmanship with a high quality body that can be quickly removed from the car though remaining intricate in design. The hearse measures 17 feet in length.
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Wood & Son
Milford
Albany constitutional convention nears amendment end
The Albany constitutional convention, two months in, reports 430 amendments proposed and moves toward finalization. After this week no new amendments may be introduced except by special committee action. Committee reports will steer debate, starting with legislative organization on two houses. Ex-Senator Edward T Brackett chairs the committee. Early votes will shape the pace as committees with complex matters, like state officers, finance, and judiciary, prepare final recommendations, likely delaying conclusive action for weeks.
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Albany
Committee On Legislative Organization
Edward T. Brackett J
Committee On Finance
Committee On the Judiciary
Dog Days Explained Origins of a Popular Term
The article explains common myths about the phrase dog days of summer. It traces beliefs from Venice’s Doge festival to the Sirius star rising with the sun, noting the term now denotes hot weather from July 3 to August 11.
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Venice
Cania Major
Sirius
Cramp Ship Plant Leases Big Vessel Facility
Negotiations for leasing the Cramp Ship and Engine Building plant in Philadelphia proceed as reports circulate in city financial circles. The contract covers a vast ship hull and machinery site, with Charles M. Schell mentioned in connection to the deal as it moves toward a second company. Capt. S$ Wo Meald transferred from Newburgh to the Serend Company, amid steel shop construction and a notable crane and hoist system used by Peter Ro Miller and others.
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Cramp Ship
En Ring Building Company
Ihla Cer
Thin City
Fa Anid
Charles M. Seheah
Trolley Line Extension May Connect With Walden
A survey report is due soon as engineers complete work on extending trolley lines to Walden. Findings may brighten prospects for a new line linking with the Central Hudson Steamboat Co at Newburgh to freight shipments to New York. Farmers along the route support the project and pledge encouragement.
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Walden
Central Hudson Steamboat Company
Newburgh
New York
Three Jersey Cities Unite In Water Project Plan
Paterson Passaic and Montclair officials met in Paterson to unite in buying East Jersey Water Company distributing pipes across the three cities. They agreed to develop the Wanaque watershed in Passaic and Sussex counties with costs of about 600 000 for Paterson and 320 000 each for Passaic and Montclair. Newark has long sought a water supply from the watershed and has pressed for state grants while three cities contested the grant. A July 27 deadline was set to decide on joining the watershed development plan.
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Wanaque
State Water Supply Commission Bf
New Jersey
Eagles Invited by Chamber for State Convention
The Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee sent a dispatch inviting the Ninth Annual State Convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles to Auburn, with a decision on the next meeting place expected Wednesday. If accepted, the event would draw the city’s largest crowd in years and boost local prospects.
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State Campaign Against Cancer Aims at New York City
A state effort to combat cancer targets forty thousand annual cases in New York City alone, with statewide totals rising over the past seven years. Health officials plan a broad campaign through physicians schools and media to promote early detection and surgery, citing rising incidence and the potential of timely treatment.
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Masonic Officials in State Named by the Grand Master
The Grand Master of Masons in New York announces a slate of appointments including grand chaplains grand marshal grand standard bearer grand sword bearers and numerous grand stewards and directors with names and cities such as Brooklyn New York Syracuse Buffalo Riverhead and Schenectady among others.
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Troy
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Rochester
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Dwight W. da Mitt
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Frank Harwig
Delancey Carter
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Charles Rickard
Francia F. Leman
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Bedford
George W. Onderdonk
Nyack
Jacob H. Strong
Rhinabeck
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Kingston
Niel C. Currey
Libarty
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Albany
State Hospital Managers Attend Meeting in Albany
Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital officials William H. Rogers and Dr. Maurice Ashley visit Albany for a hearing on constitutional amendments affecting the State Commission in Lunacy and hospital control, with a preliminary meeting of the hospital’s legislation committee Thursday evening and the regular board meeting on Friday, June 11. A Sunday chapel service at the hospital featured Rev. Dr. R Irving Watkins with St Paul’s choir. Also noted were oblique references to Mrs Lyman Sheley’s death and ongoing weekly dances at the hospital with Berg’s music and moving pictures forthcoming.
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Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital
Maurice €. Ashley
Albany
State Commission
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Willian Mabon
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St Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
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Times
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Middletown State Hospital Training School For Nurses
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Burglars Loot Doctor Bennett Home In Newburgh
Three men entered the residence of Dr Heary C Bennett at the corner of North Street and Central Avenue in Newburgh between 7 20 and 7 45 last evening, stealing jewelry and silverware valued at $8 while the couple were away. Police are pursuing the suspects who escaped, leaving only a note or clue of the intruders.
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