Big Mine Disaster in Alberta Claims 200 Entombed Men
A massive explosion at Mill Crest Collier Limited Mine 20 near Lethbridge Alberta entombs about 250 miners with only 14 rescued alive. Early reports say 350 escaped from 000 workers before the blast. later figures adjust with 50 saved and 36 dying. Rescue efforts proceed as debris and gas hinder access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alberta
Mill Crest Colliers, Limited
Milue
Mumber
Ganes
Thomas Quigley
Reicie
Tammany Wins On Party Convention
Tammany's grip on the party machinery intensified as a late summer state conference debated platform adoption and primary rules. The Knickerbocker gathering showcased intra party tensions with upstate Democrats seeking broader influence and a potential state ticket beyond machine control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Spether
Banmanny
Knickerbocker
William Church Osborn
Knickerbooker West Sox
Osborn
Oaborn
At & Mom
Tammany Val
Saxe
Talkatineg
Goerner Glaaunte
de Ae
Murely
Sinan
International Association of Police Chiefs elects officers
Major Richard Sylvester of Washington D C was re elected president at the 24th annual convention in Grand Rapids Michigan. New officers include Michael J Megan Patrick Kelly James W Reynolds C L Troyer Oliver Cunpean Frank J Canada Lena W Day and others. Chief John D McComb and Mrs McCoach return from the conventions in Grand Rapids and Buffalo reporting a lively meeting with several heralded reforms for future governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Rapids
Mich
Richard Sylvester
Washington
D. C
Michael J Megan
Iniffalo
N. Y
Patrick Kelly
Pinfield
Nov
Jamen Witaynolds
New Orleans
C. Il. Troyer
Duluth
Minn
John D. McComb
McCoach
Grand Raple
International Convention of Police
Valley States
State Association of Police
Huffalo
Plan to collect parcels in homes experimentwide
A proposed plan to extend mall collection and deliver parcels to homes instead of door to door service, led by a high official in a major city. The pilot aims to test centralized pickup at a large facility with potential nationwide rollout if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washlngton
Junge
Cersica
Pontmanter General Turlenon
Gildersleeve Reunion Held at Liberty Home
Libertas notes a Gildersleeve family reunion on Saturday June 13 at the Liberty home of Mrs Gil Aeredeeyse. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Willan Bonies of Didneh Corners Mia Viehe Edmonds and others from Liberty and nearby towns. The next gathering is planned for June 1h at Laberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gildersleeve
Libertas
Gidersleeys
Axes Weld
Miseas Gil Aeredeeyse
Uyrarlevs
Rgdor Uaallson
Heckland
Willan Bonies
Didneh Corners
Mia Viehe Edmonds
Min Teta Gilerriseve
Robert
Mro
Mia On
G Gorten
Charles Darber
Dorothy
Liberty
Miteeg Litrin
Flela Gildepsigega
Wildieman
Gilder Sleeie
Vary and
Mabel
Johneston Cha
Teun
Laberty
Excursion Boat Majestic Sinks After Collision
The river steamer Majestic, the largest Mississippi excursion boat, struck a water works tower and sank within ten minutes near St. Louis. Of 49 aboard, 24 are unaccounted for, feared drowned. all were crew or band members. The vessel had just discharged a 900 passenger excursion.
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St. Louis
Majestic
Mississippi
Hudson
Yonkers
Bcow
Past Grands to Meet Here for Daughters of Rebekah Lodge
Newburgh plans a July 14 meeting in Middletown of District Past Grands to vote on granting a dispensation to form a new Daughters of Rebekah Lodge in the city. If approved, the Grand Lodge will consider issuing a charter. a two thirds vote is required.
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Newburgh
Sald
Rebekah
C. F
Daughters of Rebeksh
Stones
Middletown
Charles J. Stoner
Superior Rebokal Degree Lodge
Grand Lodge
Pdintriet
Newburgh Man Sentenced to Seven Years at Sing Sing
George Jecklin, a Clark Street resident, was convicted of attempted highway robbery and shooting Mrs. Henry Spengler. Judge Albert H. F. Seeger sentenced him to seven years and six months of hard labor at Sing Sing. His brother Albert was acquitted.
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Newburgh
George Jecklin
Clark Street
Sing Sing
Albert H. F. Seeger
Jecklin
Henry Spengler
Albert
George
Lieutenant Crawford Assigned to Post in Washington
June 20 report states cadets from West Point including Robert W Crawford are assigned by the War Department to the engineer corps as they begin active service. The ceremony notes that Crawford recently married Miss Viner at Arden and the wedding followed a tall military ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Military
Weel Point
War Department
Arma
Shea
Engineer Corps
Robert W Crawford
Craxton
Crawford
Mise Viner
Arden
Children’s Day Tender at Fencelock Service
A cordial invitation extends to all for a Children’s Day program at Fencelock next Sabbath and every day. Attendees are urged to come early so the event can begin promptly on the children’s account.
Orange Branch Outing at Shawanka Lodge Picnic
Members of Orange Branch IS. enjered a picnic at Shawanka Lodge on Wednesday. The day included a horn dinner and a lake activity that made the afternoon pleasant. Rose Day memory and age references appear in this dated note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oranke
IS. S
Dias
Suatas
Branrk
Jane
Newburgh Water Commission Tours Monhagen Lake Filtration Plant
Newburgh officials visit Monhagen Lake and its filtration plant where Engineer Barnes demonstrates the system. The tour covers a 38 inch sand filter bed, 720 filter holes, and a 19 625 000 gallon capacity, with cleansing using 200 000 gallons daily. Commissioners debate water clarity versus Middletown, noting Newburgh’s modern pumping station and engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Monhagen Lake
Middletown
Middle Town
Burke
Eliy’s
Three Sentenced in County Court in Newburgh
James W. Taylor and John Thomas were sentenced by Judge Albert H. F. Seeger after being convicted of second degree assault and second degree robbery for attacking and robbing Gottlieb Betke after a daylong spree on Williams Street. Charles Stevens received four years and six months in Sing Sing for a murderous assault in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
James W. Taylor
John Thomas
Albert H. F. Seeger
Taylor
New York County Penitentiary
Thomas
Elmley Reformatory
Gottlieb Betke
Williams Street
Charles Stevens
Goshen
Sing Sing
Stevens
Juege Seeger
Return From West to Visit Aunts
Miss Olive L. Nelson and brother Joseph, former Middletown residents and children of Dr. William J. Nelson, return from Arkansas after three years. They will stay with their aunties Alicia Nelson and Mrs. Jeanette Nelson Wood at Howston Avenue and resume local ties. Olive has just completed a musical course at the Mississippi Synodical College class of 1912 and plans to teach piano and voice. Joseph attends Chariton Village Academy in St Louis and may return for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive L. Nelson
Joseph
Middletown
William J. Nelson
Cora Mary Nelson
Arkansas
Cow T
Wise Alicia Nelson
Jeanette Nelson Wood
Sill
Howston Avenue
Miss Nelson
Mississippi Synodical College
Mise
First Train Over Bridge in June 1889
The first train crossed the new bridge over the Poach heesele in Oranges County, from Cart he Wall to Hartford, Conn. on the east Prom. Prominent railroad men including General Traffic Superintendent Wson and the Philadelphia syndicate members celebrated with bridge company officers and attaches aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Carthe Wall
Oranges County
Hartford
Conn
Nent
Inchrling
Wson
Philatelphia Xmndicate
Bridce Company
Tallromds
District Division Hurdles In Thompson Vote
A district redistricting issue in Thompson affects about 500 registered voters in No 4 district. Commissioners discussed shifting lines to meet legal district quotas and the change is considered necessary to comply with law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memtesilo
Thompson
Abi
Graduates Confirmed By Board For Commencement
The Board of Education reconvened to confirm graduates for Regents and High School Diplomas. Names include Walter Camp Adams, Howard Bouton, Vincent Callahan, Robert Cunningham, and many others. Commencement set for June 23 at Stratton Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Stratton Theatre
Queen Esther Chapter 168 marks 16th anniversary
Queen Esther Chapter No 168 C E S celebrated its 16th anniversary at Masonic Hall on Friday evening with a visit from Elizabeth A. Smith District Deputy Grand Matron and Seeley B. Bull Assistant Grand Lecturer of the 10th Eastern Star District. About 300 members attended with several Munster Masons present. Degrees were conferred, gifts were presented to dignitaries, and refreshments followed under Mrs. George Broughton’s chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Masonic Hall
Elizabeth A. Smith
Seeley B. Bull
Eastern Star
Masonic
Mild Panic At Kingston Storm Hit Ranch Show Grounds
A severe storm hit the 304 Ranch Show grounds in Kingston last evening, raining torrents and dousing lights. Attendees sought shelter as tents were delayed and the circus kept operations going to prevent crowds from wandering in the downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Wien
Regulations to Make Milk and Cream Safe Adopted
The public health council approved statewide rules for milk and cream production and sale excluding New York. Permits required after inspection with a 50 percent score, effective Sept 1 1914, with violators' actions as misdemeanors and strict bottled milk labeling rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Public Health Council
Herman M. Biggs
State Commissioner of Health
Department of Health
W. N. Giles
Guange
Miss Mollie Moneypenny to sail for Europe after graduation
Milville June 19 Miss Mollie E Moneypenny daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson N Moneypenny of Brooklyn graduates with honors from Packer's Collegiate Institute and sails on June 25 with a party under Miss Alicea W Allen aboard the 38 Adriatic for a European trip returning aboard the Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm due New York September 7. The notice also lists relatives and social events including a forthcoming wedding of Miss Jennie Richards to Louis E Wager and notes on local travelers and visitors.
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Milenville
Mollie E. Moneypenny
Nelson N. Moneypenny
Brooklyn
Packer's Collegiate Institute
Alicea W. Allen
Packer’s
Europe
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm
New York
Aliss Monerpefing
Eloise Grimley
Ellenville
Gertrude Hawthurst
Evanston
Helen Gilbert
J. H. Hawahurst
Ocean Grove
C. T. Hawzxhurst
Park Street
Join H. Richards
Jennie Richards
Louis E. Wager
Brooklin
Hermance Street
W. H. Moser
Kara
W. L. Steiner
Steiner
Mt Meenahga
John Herbert
Mauren
Middletown
W. C. Derby Eiting
Deponal
Walter M. Brown
Gauthier
E. J. Montrose
Uriess Street
Rodemad
Newark
N. J
Oscar O. Kroase
Carmelius R. Bunting
Ward Bunting
Highland
Pattersm
Wile
Quatethour Sues State for Damages After 1913 Crash
Harry Quatethour of Middletown and his wife Annie sue the state for 13222 in damages from an auto accident on December 12 1913 on the Cochecton turnpike Montgomery. They claim the state failed to maintain a patrol warning of highway danger and that the crash damaged their car and caused Mrs Quatethour serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Harry
Quatethour
Middletown
Annie FE
Cochecton
Montgomery
Qusterhour
Appraisal of James H. Childs Estate Reveals Large Net Value
The appraisal shows no stock in his railroad, a total estate of 1.056 million dollars, and a single public bequest to Thrall Hospital of zero, with Laura Grant Childs receiving life interest in 669,928. He owed 115,311 to Clements Whitney, reducing net to 866,182. He left 59,787 to multiple relatives and the remainder to other nephews and nieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hdmand Chilis
New York, Ontario & Western Railroad
Childs
Thrall Hospital
Middletown
Laura Grant Childs
East 60Th Street
New York City
Stock Exchange
Clements & Whitney
Emily C. Cook
Frank §. Grant
Theresa N. Grant
John C. Childs
Jessica Childs
Martha F. Childs
Alece
Cable Break Tragedy Strikes Mountain Log Car
A cable snapping sent a log-filled car down a mountainside near Haines Falls injuring several workers. One man died and two are in critical condition at Kingston City Hospital, with about six more hurt but less seriously. A special train carried the injured to Kingston from the lumber site fifty miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Kingston City
Haines Falls
Sulzer to Speak at Ulster County Fair
Secretary Thompson of the Ulster County Agricultural Society announces attractions for the August fair in Menvilla Former Goreshot Sulzer will attend Thursday to speak on the fair grounds at the event in August
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menvilla
Thompson
Ulster County Agricultural Society
Goreshot Sulzer
Ridgebury Social Set For June 24 At Breeze Hill
Ridgebury residents will gather Wednesday evening June 24 at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard R Wickham in Breeze Hill after Middletown Commencement exercises. Mrs Wickham has organized an unusual musical program and the hosts promise fresh strawberries ice cream and cake plus a warm welcome for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Howard R. Wickham
Breeze Hill
Democrats Fail To Adopt Platform At State Conference
New York June 123 The Democratic state conference gained only one vote for Montgomery Hare s pro position while failing to adopt a campaign plan for the looming state primary. The session closed without a clear platform and with no support for Guernser Cross or Netersink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic State Conference
Montgomery Hare
Seither
Tammann
Guernser Cross
Netersink
University Law School
Nes Aecun
Carpenter & Rosch
Labattr
Mr. Cross Ae
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Reaidente
Murphy
Tammans Gan
Upstate
Democraia
Feadera
Sylvester
John D. McCoach
Con
Vention
England
New Lodge
Lieut. Crawford
South Centreville
Water Board
101 Ranch
Rose
Nellie A. Ross
Hichland Arenas
College of Liberal Arts
Syracuse University
Cam Vande
Rese
Orsar
Egypt
Mauiver
Aowesiais
Misa Emelie Weils
Honesdale
Charles Parker
Chiléa
Acleck
Mabel Wedle
Charles Smith
Honestate
Uta
Bidditown
Sues State
Childs Estate
Sulzer
Ridgebury
Democrats
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