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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
5
A naval crew member credited with detecting the submerged craft is identified as the son of German-born parents, highlighting his heritage while recounting the recovery effort.
Portland Maine June 21 An attempt to blow up the citys water supply at Sebago Lake twenty miles from Portland was foiled. Two men fled in an automobile toward Ossipee New Hampshire after guards fired on them. Police in surrounding towns were alerted and follow up pursued the suspects. The incident follows a separate report of German submarine activity near an American naval base in Great Britain, with an American destroyer claiming to have rammed and sunk a U boat. The event coincides with broader war coverage and scattered reports from the front.
An International News Service report from New York details a station engineer who shot his wife and two others, then killed himself with a razor. The rampage occurred after a quarrel over money, leaving Milton, Donald, and the wife dead.
Rome reports Alfredo Cocchi the Italian sought in New York over the Ruth Cruger death has been captured in Bologna. Advices received here confirm the arrest and removal to custody is expected.
A second riot by suffragists from the National Woman's Party occurred before the White House as Miss Lacy Burns of New York and Miss Katherine Morey of Boston bore banners denouncing President Wiscom and the Russian mission. Police dispersed the crowd of about 200 as the women held the frame banner, while officials promised a similar banner display later.
A 1917 civic appeal quotes a WWI medical crisis and urges New Yorkers to donate heavily to the Red Cross. It frames scarce morphine as a life saving expense and invokes patriotism, sacrifice, and duty, urging citizens to become a forty million dollar man for the country. It closes with John Wanamaker’s signature from June 20, 1917.
The day’s summary shows receipts totaling 2480.75 and a weekly sum of 9564.25. Team contributions from C B Buck, Rev F P Hunter, H Gould, Morrison, and others are listed with varied amounts. Team captains will assemble Friday morning at the Assembly Rooms to seek additional funds.
June 21 a Du Pont powder works employee bus between South Amboy and Jamesburg was struck by a Pennsylvania train. Two men killed and 11 injured as workers head to the plant.
June 16 session at Hampton hotel to organize the Eastern Federation of Feed Merchants. Active members include retailers, associates, manufacturers and wholesalers with local and other organizations invited. Frank C. Jones of Bellville chairs. C Rent of Tau Mille Company speaks as chairman of Amerikan Feed Manufacturers Association directors.
Subscriptions for the Schrade One levy branch in this city rise from 12 74 to 14 00 dollars as E E Manleville vice president of the Orange County Public Servings Corporation, which recently bought the Orange County Lighting plant, pledges $1,000 toward the fund. Local officials push to secure the large manufacturing plant and occupy the old factory site to attract the enterprise.
Riots broke out in Ireland today as Sinn Fein supporters marched through streets, attacking houses. Police arrested eighteen men and five women after clashes near Minteter street fringe.
New York June 21 an injured witness in a Rett Creger murder scheme was moved to Privilege hospital after a window entry. Two men attacked Miss Corave Lefive who had recently recovered from an earlier assault. A note written in blood warned the victim to beware while police guarded Miss Laras as investigations moved toward District Attorney Seenn.
An 82 year old Centerville Station resident, John Baker, was struck by Ontario and Western No 2 northbound near Pallgtvarg around 6 40 pm Wednesday. He died at Thrall Hospital about an hour later. Survived by two daughters, funeral set for the Dutch Reformed Church in Accord.
Albany reports James Montgomery Finger named official state artist amid disputes over dairy pricing and milk costs. Protests from New England milk producers prompt price talks. officials warn possible consumer charges if demands persist. Ellenville and Edenville reports note charity contributions and local actions tied to broader price discussions.
City leader calls on residents and businesses to support Red Cross relief efforts. Volunteers mobilize teams across districts to collect funds and supplies, with city services offering coordination and safety guidance for donors and helpers.
Maintown’s mayor spoke at Stratton Theater performances urging aid to the Red Cross and the city’s care for American Red Cross needs. He urged citizens to think for themselves, value democracy, and support civic duty, citing Patrick Henry’s call for decisive citizen action.
Newburgh discharge halted the case after six hours as jurors failed to agree on Tod Data Deissereth verdict. Judge Beeger released the panel around 9 PM noting no further chance of conviction. Two jurors stood against conviction while others were unsettled. District Attorney Hirschert planned a second indictment and new trial materials.
Report notes six mains blown Wednesday night to clean the lines of sediment and debris. Work at Fulton and Southeupets corner, Workington Street, Fryenves area near McQuolds and Manhagens home. Three breaks opened briefly, one worker supervised, no complaints filed. Phillips trains for smaller pace, trainer Frank Phi Npa noted for 2:13% mile win last season.
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