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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
2
An old astronomy note lists Mercury Saturn Mare as evening stars and Jupiter Venus as morning stars with summer solstice details. Mentions the summer beginning at 7 22 Eo and odd terms like Waeliogion mean tine.
A flood of Progressive leaders reveal the factional drift toward the Republican party as they cite Wilson era failures and the need to unite to defeat Democratic governance. William S. Lawgill of Kentucky resigns Progressive chair to back GOP efforts, believing the next National Republican Convention will shape progre mism. Indiana reports a similar retreat, signaling broad realignment to face Woodrow Wilson.
A letter condemns Anthony Comstock for moral censorship in the New York Society, arguing his stance threatens personal liberty and condemns his practice of circulating moral cards. The writer claims Comstock imposes imposed morals and misrepresents religious praise while defending modest attire as universally proper.
The Treasury Secretary clings to government ownership as the solution for American shipping despite evidence it would fail. Critics say private capital sees no profit in supplying South American transport and government plans would hinder trade rather than help it. Debates over ship purchases reveal the same: reliance on state activity is not praised as wisdom by experts.
The piece argues that war outcomes will not come from Democratic policies but from protectionism. It cites a surge in exports over imports turning the United States into a creditor nation, yet warns that postwar foreign goods could harm prosperity unless Wilson-Underwood tariff reforms are repealed and a protective law enacted.
Albany reports heated public debate over commuting the death sentence of Madeline Ferrola for stabbing Carmetto Canestrami. Officials note New York has executed 16 murderers by electric chair since 1846, with Ferrola awaiting Governor Whitman’s decision as petitions urging clemency circulate. The article cites past female electrocutions at Sing Sing and Auburn, and discusses broader sentiment and constitutional questions surrounding capital punishment.
Slate Hill June 18 funeral services for Henry C. Holbert were held at his late home conducted by Rev. C. H. Mattison of Ridgebury. More than 200 relatives and neighbors attended with friends traveling from New York Newburgh Sheco-moke Middletown Port Jervis Owego Johnson Westtown Unionville Sussex and Syracuse. J Campbell of Clover Farms as head of the company was present with Mrs Campbell. Interment at Union Cemetery followed later after his brother Frank C. Holbert of Planview Nebraska arrived. Neighbors offered carriages and Mrs Holbert expressed gratitude for the kindness shown.
Letters urge local buying to boost Middletown industries and a greater city. The Times-Press discusses the long constitutional convention session with many proposed amendments, committees shaping issues, and debates over suffrage and state authority. Public notices and advertisements appear in the same issue.
At the First Presbyterian Church a dedication service celebrated a modern Sunday school building. Frank L. Brown of Brooklyn urged prevention over rescue in Sunday school work, stressing the school as a major civic force and citing global efforts and home life as foundations for character.
The twenty fourth annual convention of the Medal of Honor Legion of the United States will be in Washington DC. Col William D. McKay, formerly of Newburgh, commands. Meetings set for Tuesday September 28 at 2 pm and Wednesday September 29 at 1 pm. Headquarters at The New Willard Hotel with invitations extended to comrades to join Wednesday. The event coincides with the Grand Army gathering in Washington.
Newton New Jersey June 18 Ralph Der Ker longtime county education figure has been appointed county superintendent by the State Board of Education on the recommendation of State Commissioner of Education Dralti No Ken 2ail. The appointment places Der Ker in charge of county schools amid statewide education oversight.
In Newburgh a Saturday morning session of the Supreme Court halted multiple actions. Testimony concerned the Inhalation Sanitarium Co. dissolution, the assets valued at 35000 realty and 1000 personal effects, and claims not exceeding 7890. Separate divorce and habeas corpus actions were adjourned or continued with witnesses and witnesses’ availability noted.
June 21 Ellenville reports Rev W H Moser to deliver commencement address at Margaretville High School. Rev James C Stout of New York and family guests at Meenahga Hotel Mt Meenahga. Residents and visitors travel Lake George Adirondack regions, stop in Canton, visit Mrs George Robinson. L N Cox seeks Clifton Springs treatment. David Part vacationing at Ulster Heights. Mrs Robert McCartney and Helen visit Frank Brady and Townsend Fitzgerald family. May Peaker returns to spend summer with sister Mea Clark Bunting. Katherine Cox visiting New York with Mrs Walter & Cos. Frank Randall and wife renew local ties. Randall formerly of Ellaril.
Mrs Robert O Webb of New York visits her father John W Marge on Canal Street A large Ellenville party includes George Hoornbeek Jansen Hoornbeek Charles Cleveland Mins g Florence Gaskell Bernice Gaskell Mildred Carman spent Sunday at Lake Shore Camp The June calendar social will be held Friday in M E Church parlors under Mrs William Rose The Lutheran Reformed Methodist congregations joined St Johns Episcopal Sunday evening Dr Hobson delivered the graduation sermon at Ellenville High School
Poughkeepsie June 21 Edmund Platt Francis W Platt and George W Davids become directors of a new corporation to publish a daily newspaper in the city. Platt brothers hold 200 shares each and Davids 20 shares with an initial capital of 42960 dollars, 300 shares at 10 dollars each, 30 year duration.
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