First to register George Jamison and Hadden noted
The city census begins with George S Jamison of Pine Bush registered first at headquarters and George Henry Hadden of the C W police stationed at Utica registered second as Middletown citizens. Assistants, ward headquarters details, and early enrollment progress are listed along with over two dozen women now at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S Jamison
Pine Bush
Defense Committee
Hockafellow Burial Company
Thompson
Universalist Parish
Sadie Williamson
Grace Mould
Drand
M. A Stivers
R. M Rorty
M. A. Stivers
Moore
Third Ward
The
Home Defense League
Argus Bulldug
J.B. Gibbs
BR. J. Rogers
Webbp
Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Louise Powelson
Belle Wilcox
Middletown
Marta J. Gibbs
New York State Military Census Begins Across State
The State Military Census starts Monday and runs through June 26, asking every man and woman aged 16 to 60 detailed questions about birth, residence, citizenship, language, education, occupation, dependents, and work history to gauge fitness for military duty. The lengthy questionnaire covers birth date, birthplace, residence, parents' birthplaces, marriage, schooling, languages, offices held, trades, and employer details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
State of
Irving
Spy or Traitor in Navy Ordnance Department
Secretary of the Navy Daniels accused a spy or traitor in the Navy Ordnance Department or at the Gen Head proving grounds. Secrets from confidential files were stolen and sent by mail to a Senator, with efforts to identify the sender continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Ordnance Department
Secretary of Navy
Daniels
Washington
Navy Daniels
Athen
Frelinghuysen
Pershing
Page
Palale
London
King George
Queen Mary
Buckinghan Palace
Pearshing
Magnus Manson
Paris
Belgian Reliet Commission
John Bakke
Belgium
Lord Northcliffe
America
New York
United
Two Men Killed in Strike Riots at New Jersey Factory
In South River New Jersey on June 11 two men were killed and at least ten seriously injured when about 100 strikers attacked 20 guard workers en route to the Hermann Atkam handkerchief factory. The pickets, mostly Ukrainians, surged the armed guard to halt the strikebreakers from reaching the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
South River
N. J
Hermann Atkam
Huastansz
Administration food bill adopted by House agriculture committee
The committee approved a bill proposing a minimum price for food producers and a $150.00 fund for enforcing the minimum price, while eliminating a maximum price provision. The measure aims to bolster admin controls on food pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Effnce
Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Roll of Honor at First Presbyterian Church
At Sunday morning service Rev. Dr. R. O. Kirkwood announced a large framed roll of honor bought for First Presbyterian Church. The display features an American eagle above the flag and the inscription We Must Make the World Safe for Democracy, with names of young men from the church who have enlisted for service in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
R. O. Kirkwood
Dams Fail in Solsville Valley Flooding Mohawk Basin
Two dams broke at Solsville in the Oriskany Valley washing 30 miles to the Mohawk River. A man and a woman drowned at Oriskany Falls. Hundreds evacuated from homes as residents were warned by telephone and horsemen. Crop and livestock losses run into hundreds of thousands, with about 10 000 acres of cultivated land submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uby Associate Press
Utica
Solsville
Oriskany Valley
Mohawk River
Oriskany Falls
Pastor denounces unfair rumor at St. Pauls service
The Rev. G. W. Grinton defended the Junior Home Guards amid rumors about pro-German sentiment. He noted the group’s Registration Day parade contribution and the $205 expense for uniforms and guns for 60 boys, with 50 more to be equipped pending funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Grinton
St. Paul's
Wat Sy
Tere
N. H. V.grant
Borden
DeGraat
proGermar
Amy Provcermat
Old Country
Mitch
Prospective New York State Legislature Extra Session Uncertain
Albany June 11 The outcome of any potential extra session hinges on emergency situations in the coming months and the Governor Whitman administration’s evaluations. No final decision has been made, with timing tied to developments in the food situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Albans
Whitman
Terni Damaged by Earthquake Sparks Exodus
International News Service reports a strong quake jolted Terni near Rome, forcing large-scale flight as the city of about 37 000 residents reels from the shock. Reports note four tremors causing widespread damage and panic among inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Terni
Farmers Excused From Court Term In Orange County
June term of Orange County Court opens with Judge Seeger presiding. Of 60 jurors called, 38 excused, panel reduced to 18. Sheriff ordered to draw 40 more. Court hours 9 to 5, or longer if needed, to handle heavy civil and criminal workload. Judge excused farmers from jury duty due to crop production needs. Plan for three weeks of criminal trials. exclusions of tomorrow, Friday, and next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Press
Newburgh
Judge Seeger
Orange County
James D. McGiffers
Seeger
Fred
McDorell
Sressons
Lawrence Recovers Overcoat Stolen From Car
Former Water Commissioner J M Lawrence found his overcoat, taken from his car last fall on James Street during a theater visit with cousins W S Leroy and George Leroy. A note dated Middletown May 15 was left inside the coat, claiming the owner could not use it. Lawrence questions the note and claims the coat was in town when the car was left idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M Lawrence
James Street
Bar Henry
Ws. M. Leroy
George Leroy
Sheldrake
St. Bunday
Lawrence
Neversink
Middletown
N. Y
M. Lawrence
Grand Avenue
N.Y
Lewrence
Captain Fish at the Armory Recruiting for New York Infantry
Captain Hamilton Fisk of New York City inspected recruits at Middletown State Armory on Saturday for the 1h New York Infantry colored regiment. Arthur Decker, a pharmacist from Goshen, aided recruitment efforts as Lieutenant Sheller conducted medical examinations for the applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Fisk
New York City
Middletown State Armory
New York Infantry
New York State
Middletown
Fish
Arthur Decker
Gusbhea
Sheller
First
Widening War Fronts Report Show Strategic Moves
Fragmentary London report notes German setbacks at Mesennes and hints at renewed Allied offensives in Macedonia. Telegraph lines describe trench activity from North Veree to Epechy and artillery increases on a sector from TAS toward the front as tensions rise.
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London
Meseines
Eur
Secrali Ig
Macedonia
Athar
Reese
Everett
Court of Appeals Reverses Appellate Division on Train Momentum
Terence Burnett of New City wins 91000 damages and 2400 interest after the Court of Appeals sustains his claim that a suddenly stopping Erie freight train can throw a worker forward or backward depending on momentum. A lawyer urged a subway test. the court rejected it and accepted Burnett proved his theory of inertia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City
Appellate Divison
Court of Appeals
Terence Burnett
Burnett
Erie
Appellate Division
Te Supreme Court
Isuenetta
Middletown Falls Short in Liberty Loan Subscriptions
A recapitulation shows Middletown has subscribed 144 000 to the Liberty Loan, far below the expected 1 315 000. Newburgh totals 71 000 against 1 621 000 expected, Sullivan County entries show smaller results, highlighting local sentiment shortfalls. The note also mentions a school exhibit at the High School featuring domestic science and training displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve
New York City
Middletown
Newburgh
Liberty
Sullivan County
Private in 71st Regiment Ejected From Wallkill House
A private of the Seventy-first Infantry was escorted from Teddy Cassent’s Wallkill House on James Street after he demanded liquor for soldiers in reform. The militiaman, angered by the refusal, cursed and began removing his gear before being restrained by staff. Cassent took no further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
71St Regiment
Wallkill House
Teddy" Cassent
James Street
Seventy-first Infantry
Teddy
Nis
Teedy’s
Cassent
Lsw
Fred
Mr. Cassent
East Main Street
Catsent
Council and Chamber Debate Market Relocation
Saturday meeting between city aldermen and Chamber of Commerce discussed relocating the public market. Aldermen favor Union Street near the paper rod factory. Chamber favors Orchard Street. Members with suggestions should notify the Chamber office. action needed soon to be ready for opening later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commer
Chamber of Commerce
Sparket
Union Street
Chamber
Orchard Street
Peraone
Oure
Burglars Visit Sprague Avenue Home
Shortly after 38 oclock Saturday a telephoned message announced burglars entered the home of Charles KE Comneltax at 125 Sprague Avenue. Patrolmen Mass and Fazik Ner found entry through a rear door window and police gathered clues expected to help seize arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles KE Comneltax
Sprague Atense
Mass
Fazikner
Governor Whitman Vetoes Local Measures in Albany
Albany June 11 Governor Whitman failed to approve several local bills consigned to the legislative merger after the 30 day period. Measures included Bushs claim case on highway guards near Scott's Corners and Broshs ferry water closet requirement. A concert for the Red Cross is set at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. Little Mildred Lege underwent an appendectomy at Thrall Hospital and is reported to be recovering well. William Hota, son of Jacob Hota, was granted leave to report in Philadelphia for military training in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iranssortation Corporations
Ox Orange Lake
Lake Evecata
Oneida Axe
Mildred Lege
Sadie V. Lexx
Grove Wheel
Thrall Hospital
W. A. Sibers
St. Paris Church
RED Cross
Apello
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Jaarheer
Mtouhie City
Cressing
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Blooming Grove
Times-Preea
Washingtontile
Brooming Grove
Hugh O Rock
Salisbary Mills
Bemzel G. Leat
Oxford Depot
Chefies H. Tut Ni
Washingtonvijie
Ward
William Ward
MILO
Wile & Gardret
Dols
Mre
Lenkruptcy
Anthony
Newberth
Earl W. Alington
Jeffersonville
Captain Fish
Beale
Marine
Trease
Times
Masa
Loos
On Celiegs
Powghkeepasie
Monay
Quecumt
Yum
Sprague Avenue
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Wiliam Hota
Jacob Hore
Eriets
Phildelphie
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