German Teaching in Public Schools Continued on Voluntary Basis
Superintendent James I. Tuthill urged continuing German in public schools on a voluntary basis. The board unanimously supported the stance and noted an inquiry showing 60 percent favoring optional German. The report cites patriotic readings and warns against German decadence while advocating loyal American instruction and other wartime education efforts.
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Board of Education
James I. Tuthill
J. M. Val
New York City
Literary Digest
Willan ‘Tell
Torr Nallaten
Whelm Tell
Germany
Frelischke
Hernknrill
Chicentor
Fig
Symmnsinm al
Xradex
Katmenis
Hayes Field
Fragmentary Note on Shooting Stars and Origins
A garbled account surveys early ideas about shooting stars and their origins. It mentions fragments from planetary material, swarms crossing Earth’s path under a supposed law, and ancient ties to volcanic activity, with scattered fragments referencing Africa and a New York Military Academy sports score.
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Etpall
Aitbin
York Fey
Bern
Africa
Aogrtar
Rainey S. Taylor Honored by French Republic
Rainey S. Taylor receives from the French Government a certificate recognizing volunteer services in France while in the U S Army era. The acknowledgment comes to Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Taylor from their son Trainey S. Taylor now serving in France.
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Archibald Taylor
Trainey S. Taylor
France
Sam
Taylor
United States
U. S
Certificate Framed Veteran Victory Piece in Window Scene
A framed document with French text honors Rainey Stacklay Taylor as a volunteer driver of cannon in the American Field Service from May 26, 1917 to Oct. 2, 19XX, praising his service with the French army and noting the joint French and American efforts. The piece features figures of French and U.S. soldiers and is prized by the soldier’s parents.
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Coriifeate
Walter J. Startup, Inc
France
United States
52 Students to Graduate Largest Class in History
The senior class of a high school will graduate this year, totaling 52 students and marking the largest class in the school’s history. The commencement program on Tuesday evening, June 25, includes four essays and four orations. Graduation will depend on the results of a church sanctuary ceremony held next week. Injured men improve with updates on two local cases. Geothe Ki, injured in a manila work incident near Monticello Thursday, moved from Thrall hospital to his home outside The New City. Php Newberger, injured at the Katieine site, is slowly improving and died at the hospital.
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Fligh School
Sumer
Utley
State Department
Geothe Ki
Monticella
Thrall Hospital
Php Newberger
Ahd Hospital
Middle Town Fire Department Elects Entire Ticket
The annual election at Excelsiors truck house chose the full ticket: Chief Engineer Charles Higham first assistant F Schoonmaker second assistant Thomas Mabongh secretary C F Litchrod treasurer Howard B Keeler. Alderman F K Galthey served as inspector. Voter counts showed Excelsiora 41 Monhagens 32 Eagles 26 McQuolis 22 Phoenix 24 Ontarios 12 Wanlidlis 0. Charles Higham marks 24 years as chief.
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Middletown
Litchrod
F. KK Galthey
Une
Sixcelgiora A
EB. Vail Monhagens
W. B. Adelman
Enaglis
E. M. Hunter
McQuolis
John D. Botts
Phoenix
Charles Higham
Grand Master Mason Names New York Appointees
Grand Master William Farmer of New York announces extensive appointments across New York lodges and commands. Appointees include Parken Cadman, William R. Watson, George Caleb Moore, and numerous officers such as grand librarian Elmer B. Silver, grand steward Edward Irvine, and grand directors of ceremonies Christopher Byrnes and Morris Cohen. Special ceremonial committee members and officers for the War Relief Administration are listed, with deputy and senior officers named and several Brooklyn appointees noted.
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Syracuey
William
Farmer
The
Mason of
State of New York
New York City
Parken Cadman
Brooklyn
William R. Watson
George Caleb Moore
Robert W. Courtney
Harold &. Lippincott
Elmer B. Silver
Grant
Purauivant
Frederick H. Renner
Grand Uler
Joseph McElroy
Gran Sword Beavers
Lauren ‘E. Sutton
Walter McGivner
Frank JD. Wilson
Milo E. Wilson
Charles Hamel
Grant Stewards
Edward J. Irvine
Curt Felix
David A. Kay
Joseph D. Silverman
Edward H
Mad‘Tenger
Christopher Byrnes
Franka Armstrong
Morris Cohen
Brookyn
John J. MacCrun
Townand Scudder
Robert J. Kenworthy
John J. Macorum
Robert H. Rovinson
Jacob C. Klink
William 8. Fuller
Robert H. Robingon
Arthur §. Tompkins
Horace. J. Richardson
Christopher.c. Mallen
Heller
Robert J Kenworthy
John W. Broomain
William Sherer
Townsend Scudder
Nelson Sawyer
Charles Smith
Thomas Penney
Harold J. Lippincott
John A. Dutton
Appoal
Willi Miller
Jaco
Kiock
Walter E. Frew
Day Nursery appeals for food donations in May need
The Day Nursery Association seeks canned soup, jellied foods, dried fruit, crackers, and white china caps to feed and care for over 300 children in May. Donations may be left at 66 East Main Street this week, with a request for household crockery and kitchenware as well.
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Hatton Thares-Preas
Day Nursery Association
Noreen
Gitta Ofood
East Main Street
Mart K. van Keucren
of the
Tay
Assa
Robinson Circus Delights City Crowds On Monday Shows
John Robinson Circus thrills large audiences in two performances in a major city. Spectators watched three rings of acts, fed elephants with peanuts, enjoyed Dick Master’s band in the main tent, and laughed at the clowns. After the last act the grounds emptied, leaving only billboards behind.
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John Robinson
Big City
Dick Master
Time for Kings to Stick Together Wrote Ciaries
A secret February letter from Emperor Charles to King Ferdinand of Romania urged unity among kings during wartime. The Associated Press obtained the letter through a high pro-Allied court official, highlighting tensions that affected Romania’s morale and involvement in the war.
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Ciaries
Associated Press
Janden
Ferdinan
Rumania
Charles of
Austria
Spiri
Charles
Presa
Heiver Crown Wedding And Baptism Recorded
Rev Paul RK Schiver and Miss Ada Catherine Crawn wed in Totowa near Paterson New Jersey in a large family ceremony led by Rev Dr Andrew Schriver, the groom’s father. The couple planned a long wedding tour and will reside in Totowa after. A baptism followed for Frivauth Roos, daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip G Roos of Quail Street with Rev Charlie Slater officiating.
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Paul RK. Schiver
Union M
Totowa Barouch
Paterson
N. J
Ada Catherine Crawn
Andrew Schriver
Chester
Forrestalrec
Dersey Cid
Fitvansth Roos
Myr
Philip G. Rocsa
Quail Sire
Sanday
Tom
Charlie Slater
Albany Journal
Boren
Middie Iovep
Phrases of Family Banter Found in Transcripts
A fragmentary transcript shows a father in high good humor and a mother planning to ask for money, with the scene unfolding in Boston. The lines capture domestic dialogue and informal tone, hinting at a lighthearted morning moment.
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Panshier
Boston
Tranacripty
Arrest Alleged Hun Spy Held in Kingston Inquiry
Max Strabisch, a German native residing in Paterson, was arrested in Kingston on Monday on suspicion of espionage. He allegedly drew maps of the region fromNapanoeI to Aberhankson and claimed state supervision. Sheriff Wright Smith of Kingston detained him for transfer to federal authorities.
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the Times-Press
Ellenville
Max Strabisch
Germany
Paterson
Beeri
Seveliere
Salelle
Napanoel
Aberhankson
Wright
Smith
Kingston
Strabisch
President Urges Labor to Stick To War Programme
Washington June 11 President Wilson telegraphed the American Federation of Labor and the American Federation for Labor and Democracy at a St Paul convention urging renewed labor support for the war program. He warned that war can be lost in America as well as on France fields if interruptions of essential labor occur. The Federation now has over 2,700,000 members, Secretary Morrison reported, a gain of 355,000 this year, with nearly 8,000 local unions.
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Wy - Associated. Press
Washington
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
Alliance- For
Federation of Labor
Morrison
Middletown Holy Name Team Defeats Port Jervis Nine 15 to 5
Port Jervis hosts Grinnettts field as Holy Name Society of Middletown dominates with 15 to 5 victory. Local players show effort but were unable to match the Middletown visitors throughout the game.
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Port Jervis
Holy Name Society
Middletown
Champion Sprinter in Khaki Uniform Amateu Trica l000
Sergeant ML T Gen of Company BL Gre Mondred and Fit in infantry at Camp Wadsworth is the amateur athletic 1000-yard champion for New York state. While on a farbach he ran on the winging team, Senior Metropolitana Rejar team in New York.
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ML T. Gen
Gre Mondred
Fit Infantry
Camp
Wadsworth
New York State
Farbach
New Yorkey
Anthracite Pioneers and the Lehigh Valley Channel
The Wurts brothers and Quaker explorers shaped Lackawanna Valley coal plans. Pennsylvania Dutch settlers linked coal drives to Lehigh River navigation and Lehigh Coal and Navigation, enabling Philadelphia shipments by 1828. The early attempts, failures, and eventual river and canal improvements launched the modern anthracite trade.
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Wurts
Lackawanna
Dela
Lehigh
Lehigh-waters
Philadelphia
Schuyskti
Classified Week Looks Good to Endeavorers
The Christian Endeavor Union announces a classified advertising drive from June 17 to 22 to fund Union activities. All Endeavorers are urged to participate through Junior Intermediate and Senior roles, with the Union promising advertisers value and support for upcoming events.
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Endeavor Union
Inelustvs
Consreee
Times-Press
Reservoir Standings Citywide At Present Time
standings of the reservoirs show Monhager twenty one feet nine inches, up three inches from last week and one inch from last year. Hightland at eighteen feet two inches, one inch below last week and one foot seven inches below last year. Shawangunk at twenty two feet four inches, three inches below last week and one foot three inches higher than a year ago.
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Monhager
Hightland
Shawangunk
Weex
Be Busy Skinner Challenged by Schutz Champion
Sporting Editor quotes a reply from Schutz of Howelia Oregon stating Beef Trust Skinner may join in a challenge. Schutz vows to duel Skinner in a match this winter and donate total receipts to the Red Cross.
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Skinner
Harry Skinner
Red Cross
Schutz
Orange County
Howelia
Holy Name Team seeks out of town players
Notice to all out of town teams ages 1 to 19 who wish to play the Holy Name team. Notify Ralph Salvati, manager, at 29 Wawayanda Avenue, Middletown. Ralph Salvati.
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Holy Name
Ralph Salvati
Wawayanda Avenue
Middletown
Port Jervis man passes Naval Reserve exam
Robert Higham Jr of Port Jervis and formerly Middletown successfully passed the examination for the United States Naval Reserve Corps and is at home awaiting active duty call.
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Robert Higham, Jr
Port Jervis
Middletown
United States Naval Reserve Corps
Birth Announced for Son of Mr and Mrs Rutherford Crafford
Seataville couple Mr Rutherford Crafford and Mrs Crafford announce the birth of a son named Subdoy Inne on December 8.
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Rutherford Crafford
Seataville
Inne
Consecration Restrictions in The Novartie Teachings
A fragment describes consecration rules forbidding intoxicants and contact with the dead, citing a biblical passage from Numbers. The text notes the subject is bound by these prohibitions during his consecration and mentions a Times Press advertisement.
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Novartie
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Mannise
New York Miliary Academy
Rainey S. Taylor
French Republic
Rainey
Fido
National War Mission
William Cy
Felix’ G. Pouning
Co. 1
U.S. Infantry
E. J. Dunlap
Lake Avenue
William Dunlap
Isa Fetix-G
John
Robinson Circus
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Kingston, Tail
Schuylkill
Pennsylvania
Maurice
William Wutts
Navigation Company
Leshigh Coal Company
Philip Ginter
Col
Jacob Weiss
Fort Alien
Lehich
Easton
Delaware
Sehigh Navigation Company
Lehigh Coal Company
Meat Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Carbondale
Lackawaxen
Payta
Pela
New York
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