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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
6
Special Correspondence outlines Harvard President Dr. A Lawrence Lowell urging budget control by the governor. Taft recalls fight for economy, endorses governor appointment power. Discussions touch England budget methods, judiciary reforms, reapportionment fears, and state tax commissions. Graduate news notes Wellesley class remarks. 236 seniors.
President Elihu Root at a constitutional convention celebration cites two theories of government the ancient republics where the state rules all and individual rights are derived from membership, and the great charter that protects inalienable rights. Other speakers include Butler Guthrie Choate and ex Chief Judges Parker Andrews. Albany June 16. Deputy State Insurance Commissioner Appleton opposes amending the constitution to let the insurance department revise fire rates chaired by Hasbrouck's data plan faces critique.
New York reports Catskill water ready after seven years and 210000 spent. More than 30,000,000 gallons stored in the Ashokan reservoir with 190 miles of aqueduct to Manhattan. Water board notes supply could be delivered if needed despite past scarcity and issues.
Miss ZAliian Rocra of Midtletown Stalomeopathic Hospital has been visiting relatives and is expected to graduate as a trained nurse on June 22. Miss Mildred Stokens finished a short term of study at Crawford.
New York reports allege Dr Anton Meyer Gerhani and Count von Bernsterif arrived in Christiania to obtain war materials and assess American preparedness. They supposedly pose as Dr Alfred Meyer, a German war ministry official, with Red Cross cover. The ruse allegedly aided by Ambassador von Bernstorff, with Western embassies offering limited guarantees.
Philadelphia June 10 Melos Hardenberg alleged German spy escaped federal agents after arrest in Cincinnati tied to Stahl case and vanished en route to New York. His brother Friederich also disappeared after being tracked in the city and previously visiting New York and Canada. Government detectives seek both to question them about letters linking to the Stahl affair.
Altans June 16 announces a conference on June 24 at 1 a.m. in the office of Manager Millman Go then State Director Edward van Alstyne will gather representatives from various Orange County sections to select sites for next season s farmers institutes. Eight days of biature work allotted to Orange County. Last year s meetings were in Balmville Middletown QeviQe Tige Rush Port Jervis and Unionville. Localities must present applications and furnish suitable halls plus cooperate in advertising and local arrangements. Cornell extension school location will be considered. E McLear hosted friends from Middletown Pine Bush Wallkill and Gardener.
June 16 dispatch reports 25000 Austro Hungarian troops advancing from Trent against Italy on the Riva Rovereto line. Heavy fighting near Gore and Gradiseks with Austrian casualties around 1000 and Italian losses nearly as high. Italians destroy Tolmino ammunition depot. Austro Hungarians use dynamite in Alpine passes. Caporetto heights seized by Italian forces. France? Checks: note mentions Rome bulletin from June 10.
Hurleyville June 16 John Maxwell Knapp of Hurleyville married Helen Irene Pierce daughter of David J. Pierce now of Ellenville. The ceremony at Daniel J. Pierce's home Olienville was performed by Rev C B Rignall assisted by Rev J P Carley. Guests from Hurleyville Woodbourne Grahamsville Middletown New York City and town.
In New York on June 14 a town mystery unites Sea CAT with NT as two well known local youths and a young woman are accused of breaking into and robbing a summer cottage while tenants were away. Donald Clapham and Ruth Taylor Conlin, connected to prominent local families, were held on 1400 bail after a police report by her husband John Conlin sparked the case.
The Philanthropic Club held its annual meeting in Thrall Library. Retiring president Mrs George Marsden thanked members and welcomed the new officers led by President Mrs A J Vail and several vice presidents. The secretary’s year end report notes 10 meetings, 18 average attendance, five new members, two resignations, and more than 31 families aided. The club funded hospital placements for mothers and babies, a spinal disease patient, and a sanitarium patient, plus $25 toward a Home for Aged Women. It supported 24 Christmas baskets and various charitable disputes, and paid dues to the State Federation. Treasurer Julia J Vail reports receipts of $676.39 and disbursements of $419.45, leaving a balance of $262.90.
Montgomery June reports Raymond Cahill son of Mr and Mrs Willem Cahill substituting as an interne in St Vincent's Hospital New York in place of Dr William W Cox who is away on vacation. Interior of post office building being painted new front added Edward Pitts doing the work property belongs to Mr Harry W Senior. Mr and Mrs Wallace P Kayne boarding at Palace Hotel since their marriage. Bridge spanning the Waikill being replanked by Superintendent Ralph D Shafer. Plank to be coated with tar. Pupils and teachers look forward to vacation days near at hand. Flag Day celebrated here by residents who disclosed the national emblem.
The French press reported a German long range attack against trenches held by a French unit. A German projectiles hit the area near Com Plecae but caused no casualties or material damage.
OCR mishmash presents a garbled quote about a man in the head seat and a question about what is driving another dig into authorship. The readable bits mention names like Jason Jones and Ding Dat with unclear context, suggesting a fragmented entertainment or sports note without a clear event or outcome.
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