PARIS OPENS ITS ARMS TO AMERICAN SOLDIERS
Paris greets General Pershing with spontaneous cheers and flower showers as American troops arrive, a reception likened to King George’s 1914 visit. King Constantine abdicates, Athens proclaims, and German commands feel the impact as Haig presses forward in Belgium and France remains comparatively quiet near Verdun.
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Associated Press
New York
Belgiurd
London
Warenton
Mer Lelnes
Lys
Stuvzs
Haig
Ploctasteert Wood
Saspard
Aigde
Verdun
Greece
Entente
Constantine
Paris
General Pershing
Spontaneou
George
England
Athens
Alexander
Kaiser
Hague
Cologne
Kateer
Haga
Sophia
APAM
America
Washington
Japan
Brooklyn
American Sugar Refining Co
Open letter to war fund captains from Fred S Rogers
An open letter to team captains H D Gould C B Buck Edmund C Faulkner Jobh Morrison J B Gibbs W J Startup Stanley Millspauch Rev FR Kirkwood Rev FP Hunter Tren A Gardner urges perusal of the Times-Press article Letter Iron Davidson on page 2. It asks captains to inform teammates about the National War Fund campaign for the Red Cross and to disseminate accurate information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Gould
B. Buck
Edmund C. Faulkner
Jobh H. Morrison
J. B. Gibbs
Startup
Stanley Millspauch
C. Kirkwood
F. P. Hunter
Tren A. Gardner
National War Fund
Red Cross Society
Times- Press
Iron Davison
Fred S. Rogers
Mnance Commmittee
North Street Man Arrested in Midnight Fireworks Incident
Fred Brant of 362 North Street was arrested after police found him at 12 10 a m leaning on an electric pole while a burning sugar barrel illuminated Wisner avenue near North street. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined five dollars after arraignment before Recorder Starr.
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Middletown
North Street
Wisner Avenue
Wood
Ward
Fred Brant
Gier
Starr
iHi
Brant
Parents Watch Children Drill at Liberty Street School
Large turnout of parents and friends attended a school exhibition at Liberty Street School. Students from multiple classes performed a flag drill, dances, and songs under music director C K Greaton, as daughters of America progress in community efforts and local groups donate to causes.
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Liberty Street
America
Clara Hazen
Myrtle Forthester
Ruth M. Gifford
Mira John
Ring
Mira Nora
Roosa
C.D. Hulee
Helena Ender
Efte C. Quackenbush
Dertha Kink
Mary M. McShane
Sigerdiner
C.K. Greaton
Greatest number of bonds reported by women suffragists
Two prominent suffragists led the surge in Liberty Bond sales. Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip, head of New York State Woman Suffrage Party district nine, reported over 790000 dollars in bonds to her credit. Mrs. Frederick L. Crawford, Brooklyn Woman Suffrage Party treasurer, reported 107200 dollars. The event featured a brief address by Madame Sarah Bernhardt urging support for America’s war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Vanderlip
New York State
Woman Suffrage Party
Frederick L. Crawford
Brooklyn Woman Suffrage Party
Vanderlip
Myre. Crawford
Mirs. Widerlip
Grace Church
Women’s Liberty Loan
Miss C
Kernhardt
Mason
Motor Sinal Hospital
Prixrcliff
Will of Andrew Kidney Admitted to Probate in Ulster
Kingston June 14 The will of Andrew Kidney of Wawarsing has been admitted to probate in the surrogate's court. The estate of $6,000 in personal property is to be divided equally among his children Sarah E Morgan Norman Nidner Christi Kidney Edith Pa Sylvia Van Demark and Terpenning. Sarah E Morgan and Norman Kidney are named executors.
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Kingston
Andrew Kidney
Wawarsing
Sarah E. Morgan
Lowell
Mass
Vandyck
Eilenville
Norman Nidner
New York City
Hriat Kidney
Middleteen
Oliver Kidney
Edith Pa
Elenville
Srlvia Vandemark
Newburgh
Ulster
Old Orchard Club Hosts Lobster Supper for Col Bates
Members of the Old Orchard Club entertained Col W G Bates of the Seventy First Regiment with a lobster supper on a Wednesday evening. About two pounds of lobster were consumed along with accompanying accompaniments, with attendees from various sections including several from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Club
Col. W. G. Bates
Seventy First Regiment
Usnare
Goesig
Work in the Public Schools Closes Next Friday
Public school activities wrap up next Friday with end of term events and a Tuesday evening commencement on January 24. A wartime Game Protector from Montgomery named Taft faces a civil set matter before the conveyance commission, charging wiring Osweco chess from Greenwood Lake waters, while Henry DeGraw of Bellvale is accused of boating a cen phessant. both cases heard Tuesday morning before Justice Melvin G. Vernac.
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Jane
Game Protector aUsy
Warwek
Lignan
Middletown High School Hosts Large Annual Exhibit
Middletown High School gym hosts an extensive annual exhibit with more than 1700 items across manual training and drawings, drawing visitors from city schools and other adults. The domestic science display, led by Miss Genevieve Hageman, draws much interest as work on food preparation and related items is shown to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown High School
Cymnasium
German expected to strike Pershing in air attacks
London reports that German planners hoped to succeed by striking General John J. Pershing with air raids as American Army medical corps staff in Lent?on were among the first to glimpse the field. The narrative notes 37 Germans killed and 437 wounded in a counterattack while British forces mourn a wave of casualties among women and children, and demoralized units retreat.
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London
John 4. Pereting
Pershing
France
Leneon
Geraers
Gerran Beli
Ls'ea
Wives Urge Army Officers to Make Husbands Serve
Washington June 14 thousands of letters arrive at the Provost Marshal General Office from wives mothers and sweethearts urging action for their men. Officials said several wives offered recommendations on conscription and urged that husbands be drafted despite initial reluctance.
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Washington
War Department
Runaway Draws Crowd in Middletown Square
A runaway horse from Fred D. Ogden’s carriage bolted through East Main Street after 11 am Wednesday, crashing into John O’Brien’s Ford automobile in front of Young’s Pharmacy. The horse wrecked the wagon shafts and fled toward East Main Street before being captured and confined to Smith & Elston’s livery. Patrolmen Herbert and Moore aided the scene as ordnance officials secured the animal.
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Middletown
Franklin Square
Fred D. Ogden
Pilgrin’s Curness
Main Street
Paxtoiien
John O'Brien
Jobasop
Young's
Herbert and
Moore
Horre
Smith & Elston
Orden
Wrethice
League for Woman's Service Assists in Clerical Work
The National League for Woman Service volunteers to support clerical tasks at the Orange County Home Defense headquarters. They will handle setting, stamping, and processing completed military terms as the effort proceeds.
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League For Woman's Service
National League For Woman Service
Orange County Home Defense
Com Dee
Red Cross War Fund Push Calls Nation to Give
Wartime appeal urges total national support for a Red Cross campaign with a target of 100 million dollars. Middletown joins the drive as churches plan sermons on Red Cross needs and urge congregations to donate generously and even double their initial pledges.
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America
Middletown
Aemninitie
Herman Wus
Red Cross
Nction
Bunker Hill
Train bandits thwarted robbery ends in fatality near Jersey towns
Erie freight train attacked by county road gang near Pan Horn Creek between Homestead and Secaucus New Jersey. Conductor William Peacock reported the fight while Brakeman Frank Kerrigan found John Miller, 45, dead aboard near Paterson. Miller, a water man for the Erie, had a pistol and police badge on him. Detectives pursue Conductor Peacock for details of the attempted holdup.
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Erie
Pan Horn Creek
Homestead
Secaucus
N. J
Paterson
Claxton Yards
Jersey City
Lne
William Peacock
Lime Ferry Junction
Peacock
Frank Wright
Wright
Ted
County Road Gang
Erle Bailrong
County Road
Pan Hero Creek
Frank Kerrigan
John Miller
Miller
The
Retherford
Groadway Station
Theody
Hackensack
Public schools plan summer camp at Peekskill
Physical Director Ches. EB. Greason of the public schools will supervise a six week program at Peekskill this summer. About 2,900 boys from state high schools, 400 physical directors, and over 20 C. S. Army officers will be involved. Boys aged 16 to 18 will train for four weeks. attendance by other directors is desired but not compulsory. Information available from Mr. Greason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ches. EB. Greacon
Peekskill
C. S. Army
Greason
Wonporet
Maine
Phyascal
Peekekill
World War II era address warns of Germany victory
President Wilson warns in a Washington Flag Day address that a German victory would threaten the world while a Allied win would restore peace. The speech, delivered near the Washington Monument, frames the stakes of a global struggle and national resolve. A separate community note advertises a Moose Lodge benefit and a bout for a purse of 178, with local organizers and venue listed.
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Washington
America
Germany
Wilson
Washington Monument
No Authority To Consider Them Exemption Claims
County Clerk George F. Gregg announced that his office cannot evaluate most exemption claims for militia service under the military draft. He said exemptions will be limited to federal and state officers and certain US government and transportation personnel, with others examined later by doctors if drafted. Religious conscientious objectors may be exempt but face non combatant service, and claims must be filed within 15 days on an enrolled status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Gregg
Mr. Gregg
Thts
United States
Search for Roth Cruger Resumes Amid Obscure Clues
New York June 14 The Cruger disappearance case shows renewed effort to locate evidence. Grace Hamiston worked to probe beneath a sidewalk in front of Alfredo Cocchi's repair shop at 142 West 121th Street but faced rebuffs before Assistant Corporation Counsel L H Hahlo cleared the path for further investigation.
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New York
Aries
Roth Cruger
Grace Hamiston
Miss Cragers
Alfredo Cocchi
West 121Th Street
L. H. Hahio
Jeft
Local man sued for large sum in Maybrook case
Erwin PD. Coots, real estate agent, made party defendant in a suit seeking 10,400 damages for injuries to Joseph Relsett, an employee of Central New England Fairway Company at Maybrook. Relsett suffered a compound fracture of the leg and other injuries while operating his motorcycle north of the city limits, now recuperating at Thrall Hospital. Ivan A. Gardner represents Relsett.
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Erwin PD. Coots
Dean
Joseph AL Relsett
Maybrook
Relsert
Tearca
Demne Tunimo
Mr. Coots
Coma
Thrall Hospital
Ivan A. Gardner
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Howells Free Library
Howells
Howells Freer Labtars Association
Sarah Mapes
Eagle Hose Company
Hoxttal
Somguay
Philos
Breese
Mrs. Vanderlip
Mrs. Crawford
Entertain
CO. Gates
Pate
Watchman
Jersey
Moose Lodge
Carl Etren
Hans Tuhnet
Colwmtia Park
Dietown
Cruger Search
Sxytaco% University
GW. Grinten
Times-Press
Thames S Warman
T. H. Baragwaanta
James M. FE. Chat
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