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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

4

No Official Classes In Charge Against Hughes Nomination

Democrats charge Hughes besmirched the Supreme bench by seeking the presidency yet admit his tenure on the court is unusually able and upright. The piece argues partisan politics by judges is rare but historical precedents show judges seeking nominations or serving in political roles without disgrace, noting Hughes acted with integrity when bearing the nomination.

Hughes Supreme Bench Supreme Court Justice McLounn Fremont Chase Justha David Davis Hayes-Tilden John Jay Great Britain Justice Hughes

Hughes Candidacy debated in Wall Street Journal

A Tuesday WSJ editorial raises questions about Charien E B Hughes candidacy. The Times-Press reproduces the concerns, noting the Journal’s past stance as a critic of street and its methods and inviting reader reflection on the issue.

Wall Street Journal Charien EB. Hughes Times-Press Glady Bio Financial

Editorial defense of Justice Hughes against critics

The piece argues against the charge that Hughes created a new Supreme Court precedent by accepting a nomination he did not seek. It calls such claims ridiculous and defends Hughes as unimpeachably correct in declining to pre announce. It notes a silent electorate favoring a strong, discreet leader.

Justice Hughes the Times the World Supreme Court United States Hughes Roosevelt Wall Street

Useful Organizations Help Middletown Charities Adapt

The Times Press notes Middletown’s charity system under new administration. Personal visits and targeted aid reach families in need, while the Philatropic Club reports practical help and encouragement. It highlights a shelter for young, stranded girls as a notable success.

Middletown Times Presa Department of Charities

Taft for Bench

The piece urges William Howard Taft as a worthy successor to Jamthce Hughes for a seat on the Bench. It argues Taft would preserve nonpartisan justice, uphold patriotism, and fits Wilson’s associate justiceship as a grand, even transcendent, patriotic act.

Taft Jam Thce Hughes Tts Tall

The Fruits of Self-sacrifice Sermon Reflections

Rev Ralph Wright Rowland discusses Christian self sacrifice rooted in love and its impact. He cites personal acts like a mother selling a stove for her son's education and Missionary efforts in Arunmia. The piece links self denial to character growth and societal progress, urging greater Christian devotion.

South Willie D. Gordon Walter Scott Jennie Cassidy Molly Fancher Arunmia God Europe Christ Great Coset

Park vs Opinion on Democratic defense spending

The piece argues against fear of extravagance in Congress by detailing allocations for nitrate production and armor plate, suggests private capital suffices, and contends for national defense including dreadnoughts and battle cruisers over pork-laden bills. It questions Padgett naval and Hay army bills.

Germany

Secretary McAdoo and War Prosperity Claim

Secretary McAdoo rejects the notion that war spurred prosperity, attributing gains to Democratic wisdom. The administration still maintains the war caused the Democratic tariff failure and keeps the contention alive.

McAdoo Democratic Party

World War One Anniversary Highlights

Germany sinks the famous submarine 1 29 under Captain Weddigen as a British merchantman with Swedish flags attacks three British cruisers in the North Sea on September 22. The Aboukir Cressy and Hogue are the victims in this early war action.

Germany Weddigen North Sea Aboukir Cressy Hogue

War orders and political witticisms about revenue

The passage argues that revenue gains came not from Democratic policy or wartime wisdom but from the war itself. It claims war expenditures drained the treasury, while political analyses portray the war as altering finances and exposing flaws in governance.

Biggs Offers To Pay Health Department Staff Salaries

Albany June 16 Dr Hermann L Biggs commissioner of health proposes to cover eight salaries himself after budget cuts trimmed clerical and support posts in the State Health Department Officials say the move reflects his concern for department efficiency and may be funded from emergency reserves until new funding is arranged.

Albany State Department Hermann L. Biggs Health Whitman Biggs Department of Public Health Nursing State Department of Health State Health Department Department of Health Themsa Biegs

Damaged Chick Gets a New Bill in Curious Surgery

In Monticello, George W. Lounsbury, a Sullivan County Republican foreman, cares for about 360 chicks. A chick lost part of its bill to a rat attack, so a celluloid comb piece was fitted and glued with LaPage’s adhesive, then carefully bandaged, restoring the bill and promising no future trouble.

Monticello George W. Lounsbury Sullivan County Republian Lounsbury LaPage

Unionville Notes from June Community Events

Rev J M Innes attended the National Funeral Benefit Association meeting in Lancaster as a Minisink Grange delegate. Flora's Day will be observed by Minisink Grange on June 22. Several residents traveled to Hamptonburgh for Pomo na Grange events. Preaching at the Presbyterian Church is scheduled for Sunday in the usual hours.

Unionville J. MacInnes Lancaster National Funeral Benefit Association Minisink Grange Walter Rosa Franklin Fred Ross Mise Louise Cortright Sussex Flora Hamptonburgh Pomona Grange Mra Keepers Mra Keepers Is Visiting Her Daughter, Mrs. Everett Titus Paterson Presbyterian Church

Jerseys Sold at Coopersburg Sale

Noted cows bring high prices at Coopersburg Pennsylvania sale. Purchases include Oxford's Wexford Spot for 5000 dollars and You'll Do's Champion Ivy for 3000 dollars. Dorothy's Noble Fern and Jenny You'll Do bring 2200 dollars and 2000 dollars respectively, bought by W. Ross Proctor of Queen Spey.

Coopersburg W. Ross Proctor Qien Spey Oxford Wexford Dorothy Jennie

Village clubs schedule events this summer

On Tuesdays in June and July the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Camp Fire Girls hold open date events. The Presbyterian Sunday School and Fleet Hook and Ladder Co plan gatherings in July and August. The Brick Church Episcopal Chapel and Boy Scouts prepare activities in August at the village venues.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Sunday School Camp Fire Girls Fleet Hook & Ladder Co Brick Episcopal Chapel

Centra Point School to Close with June Exercises

The Centra Point school will hold closing exercises on June 23 followed by a picnic in Buckbee's woods. A pleasing program is planned. Several local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Clark and Miss Iva Litts, are noted visitors. Children's Day is set for Greenville M. E. Church on Sunday June 18 at 2 pm.

Montgomery Bible School Calverily Reformed Church In Arabia John Selleck Co Middletown Central Dairy Co A. M. Smith Jennie Millspaugh New York Nellie Millspauugh St. John's Hospital Fuller J. D Port Jervis Margaret King H. M. Corwin New York City Greenville M. E. Church George Hafner Claude Clark George Soudant

Spelling Contest Held at Hartwood Forestburg

Under county superintendent Mrs. Emma C. Chase a spelling contest was staged in Hartwood schoolhouse on June 9. Two pupils from each of four districts and St. Joseph's parochial school competed. Top three were Teresa Benziger 89 percent, Magdalen Kratz 95 percent, and Margaret Galligan 92 percent. all were 13 years old.

Forestburg Emma C. Chase Hartwood St. Joseph's Teresa Benziger Magdalen Kratz Margaret Galligan Oakland Valley Chase

Col Bradley Receives Applause at Newburgh Event

At Play Day hosted by the Newburgh Lodge of Elks Col Thomas W Bradley received warm applause from about 200 attendees after County Clerk George F Gregg cited his Medal of Honor experience. Gregg Cantine and Gregg greeted Bradley at the Elks Club house following the exercises.

Newburgh Bonor Newburnh Col. Bradley Col Cantine Mr. Gregg

Half Holidays Begin July 7 in City

The Friday half holiday season is set from July 7 to September 1. Local stores linked to the Chamber of Commerce will close at noon each Friday during this period. Arrangements have been made to advertise this season widely across the district.

Chamber of Commerce

Convention Backs Universal Prohibition in Poor Law Meet

At the 46th annual session in Poughkeepsie the Association of County Superintendents of Poor and Poor Law Officers passed a resolution endorsing universal prohibition. Discussion centered on alcoholism and its link to almshouse pauperism with speakers citing saloons near county alms houses and arguing for county farms as a remedy.

Poughkeepsie Association of County Superintendents of Poor and Poor Law Officers Vassar Institute Association of Superintendents of the Poor and Poor Law Officers New York Clarence R. Sperry Boonville N. Y Oneida Collins Newburgh

Reception at Thompson Ridge Honors Rev B Stanley Chedister

Thompson Ridge June 19 A large social at the home of Mr and Mrs De Warn honoring Rev and Mrs B Stanley Chedister of Hopewell Church. Laurels and ferns adorn the house a musical program arranged by Mrs Warn and Dr F H Dreyer recited refreshments served by Mrs Theodore Clark and Mrs F H Dever Rev Chedister to be installed as pastor of Hopewell Church on Thursday.

Thompson Ridge de Warn B. Stanley Chedister Hopewell Church Chedister

Wallace Engagement Announced in New York and New Jersey

Mr and Mrs Horace P F Kendall announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred to Lew E Wallace of Youngstown New York. Lew is the son of R H Wallace of Montclair New Jersey, general passenger agent of the Erie railroad.

Birth of a Son to Manning Family at Unionville

A son was born June 19 at Thrall Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram T. Manning of Unionville.

Thrall Hospital Hiram T. Manning Unionville

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