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Newspaper

Orange County Times Press

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

6

Humphrey Seeks GOP Gains With Panama Canal Tariff Attack

Rep W E Humphrey of Seattle opened the Republican congressional campaign at Murray Hill venue. He attacked Democratic Panama Canal policies and the Underwood tariff, blamed them for high costs, and warned of unemployment and economic decline under Wilson. The meeting set unofficial August 6 primaries and elected William Bulmer as secretary. Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch urged woman suffrage.

New York W. E. Humphrey Seattle Murray Hill Vceum Humphrey Japan St. End William Bulmer John Boyle Harriet Stanton Blatch Sevres United States Steel Corporation Entive Iron and Steel Associated Industries Republican Times Onn

Dutchess Democrats Fight Over Postmaster in Poughkeepsie

Dutchess County politics heats up as Democrats clash over the postmaster appointment in Poughkeepsie. The long delay leaves incumbent Postmaster Robert H. Hunter, a Republican leader, in office despite interparty disagreements. Possible contenders include John J. Omeara and Graham, with Washington influence from Roosevelt and Sague cited as factors.

Poughkeepsie Manny New York State Wilson Robert H. Hunter Dutchess County John K. Sague Sopramer New York Frankin D. Roosevelt Navy Curgents Albany William F. Sheehan United States Bajk Omeara Wileon John J. Omeara Edward E. Perkins

Prohibitionists Hold Conference in Clinton

Clinton Mo June 30 The prohibition party convened with speaker Lennar Mo iake calling the national stake the fight for the moral balance. He urged that men and women are the nation's best asset and warned against nations veering toward ruin if the race of virtue is neglected.

Clinton Lennar Mo Iake Su Lonl Prohinition Party Spreker

George 18 Retired From Junior Republic Leadership

William R. George founder of the George Junior Republic at Freehiiie has been retired from active trusteeship and management of the institution. George has 47 some connection with the National Association of Junior Republics and holds a leave of absence from duties with the association receivers are informed.

Wiliam R. George George Junior Republic Freehiiie Instituton

Unseat Missouri Representative Contested Election Sat in 1900s

Washington reports a contest over Missouri's Twelfth District. The House voted 160 to 94 to unseat L. C. Dye Republican amid allegations of improper influence, then 125 to 108 that Michael G Gill Democrat was legally elected and sworn in. They cited alleged improper conduct by Dye's supporters in St Louis region.

Washington Houte L. C. Dye Missouri Michael G.I House Gill Dyer Gil

Maegarum Rapidly Regaining Health

Maegarum shows rapid improvement in health after revival at home. Reports say doctors and friends expect continued recovery as he gains strength and receives occasional interviews while convalescing. Dr WeCor of Futernon visited Tuesday and expressed optimism about his condition.

Fox WeCor Futernon Bum

Annual Meeting of W. Ct. U. Held in Ellenville

The 28th annual meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union took place at president Mrs Geo F Kelp's Center Street home in Ellenville. Mrs Kelp announced her resignation after seven years as president prompting praise for her service. New officers elected include President Mrs Howard A Smiley and vice presidents Mrs Addison Stratton and Mrs H J Shorter. The gathering closed with refreshments and a social hour.

Ellenville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Geo. F. Kelp Center Rest John R. DeVany Edgar Mackey Kelp Union Howard A. Smiley Addison Stratton George F. Andrews Jere Krom Theodore Forster H. J. Shorter Charles H. van Kirk John A. DeVany

Noted Authoress Sells Fine Home Cherry Croft

Mrs. Amelia E Barr the authoress has sold her home Cherry Croft on Cornwall Heights to Mr and Mrs Charles Shaw of 27 South Elliott Place Brooklyn They will make it their residence for the summers Mrs Barr will live with her daughter Mrs Kirk Munro in New York or Garden City Long Island She leaves Cornwall next Monday Mr Shaw a retired wealthy businessman sits on directorates of large city hospitals

Amelia E. Barr Cherry Croft Cornwall Heights Charles Shaw South Elliott Place Brooklyn Barr Kirk Munro New York Garden City Long Island Cornwall Shaw

Painter Hang von Petersen Ended Life Over Blindness

The famed painter and president of the Artists association, Hang von Petersen, killed himself rather than undergo a proposed operation to save his sight. In the exhibition room of the Authors' Association he shot himself after doctors warned of blindness. He had suffered for months and was world renowned for his water color work.

Meaka Hang von Petersen Artists Association Hed

New Huerta Cabinet Member Reported in Mexico City

Mexico City wires report Renor Peden Leecurain has accepted the foreign relations post in Huerta’s cabinet. Former Senator John Hinchlife shows slow recovery after a paralytic stroke and plans to travel to Cromal Lake next week for reevaluation and rest.

Mexico City Renor Peden Leecurain Huerta John Hinchlife Florida Cromal Lake Petersen Pea

Yale Edges Harvard in Closest Varsity Boat Race

Yale defeats Harvard by a fraction of a boat length in the annual Thames race, 21 minutes 16 seconds to 21 minutes 16 16 seconds, despite rain and a gale. McLane the coxswain directs Yale’s crew as the Crimson push hard in the final yards. Yale varsity finishes just ahead, while Yale second varsity and Freshmen also race. Harvard’s crews show speed but fall short of the leaders.

New London Conc Yale Harvard Thames Crimson Wray Tale McLane Varsity Freahman Cambridge Spart New Haven Giannini

Erie Must Wash Its Car Windows

Trenton June 20 The Board of Public Utilities Commission of New Jersey orders the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad to clean and maintain the exterior of each passenger car including windows. The order takes effect July 6 after a complaint by H P Dillinton of Ogdensburg in May about dirty car windows. A similar order was issued to the Erie Railroad. the board cites no evidence of finances to excuse noncompliance.

Trenton N. J Board of Public Utilities Commission of Newersey New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad Company H. P. Dillinton Ogdensburg The Utilities Board Erfa Railroad New York, Susquehanna & Western Road

Funston Ready for Actual War in Mexican Border Standoff

Vera Drug June 20 report notes a tense border moment after Thursday’s clash at Tembladoro Gap. A train to the gap carried a machine gun and ammunition with soldiers aboard, but no fighting occurred. Mexican officers and three U.S. troops allegedly exchanged courtesies. Funston says Mexicans grow aloof and refuses to let Americans go inland.

Washington General Funston Mexico Cis

Importers and Growers Clash Over Sugar Tariffs

A regional dispute unfolds as importer groups oppose tariff plans on refined sugar while growers warn of deficit and price protection needs. The debate centers on the Wilson Caferwno tariff and potential relief measures, with support from Federal Sugar Refining interests and local figures like F C Lowry. George M Miller of Middletown files a property trade involving the Charles Moore house in Merrickrike and a Walton livery garage.

Washington Jone Adoa F.C. Lowry Miles Tosneger Trenlar Vettera George M. Miller Middletown Charles Mooore Merrickrike Emerson Walton Mann & Parker Mr. Emerson Ima Walton Ravertac

Notice and procedure under new workmen compensation law

Announcement from the Compensation Commission explains that notice of injury or death must be given within 10 days or 30 days after death. Notices may be filed by the claimant or a representative and must be written with the employee’s name address time place and cause of injury. Notices to the commission or employer may be mailed or delivered to the appropriate address or agent. Failure to notify, unless excused, bars any claim under the chapter.

the Compensation Commission Commission Tts

Bill to Stop Sea Horrors Aims at Seamen Safety Reform

Washington reports a senate passed substitute for the La Molletts seaman bill is sent to the house. It would require life craft on passenger ships and shorten seamen work hours while at sea. The measure splits sailors into watches and seeks to reduce harsh treatment of mariners.

Washington Senate House Comunlties Merchant Marine and Gehcries Alexander of Alexander Congress United States

Barrett Instructs Rockefeller Boys

Hartford, Conn. June 19 Free Wireless messages through a nationwide organization of amateur operators is the plan of the Hartford Radio Club announced last night by Hiram Percy Maxim. Godfrey Rockefeller, son of William G. Rockefeller, is to be the correspondent at Greenwith Conn. The Rockefeller boys have been taking lessons from Barrett and an expert operator. Godfrey's outfit is said to be among the best in the state.

Hartford Conn Hartford Radio Club Hiram Percy Maxim Ron Hiram Godfrey Rockefeller William G. Rockefeller Wbo Greenwith Young Rockefeller Godfrey Stillman Rockefeller Joby Barret jJeweier

New York Seen Through Rosicrucian Eyes in June

The Rosicrucian column surveys threats from advancing steam ships and aerial bombers, praises bravery and science, and recalls historic defenses from Thermopylae to New Orleans. It notes notable deaths including Hammerstein and Sickles, outlines equine markets, hotel summer trends, and sea voyage chatter as summer bustle and hotel entertainment rise.

Villages May Fine Autoists Under Speed Ordinances

Attorney General Carmody states villages may treat speeding by motorists as a misdemeanor and set fines up to 100 dollars. He notes village ordinances fix punishments within limits of village law provisions and highway regulations govern driver duties and speed to avoid endangering others.

Thomas Carmody Mitchell May Carmody

Recovering a Stolen Bird Dog Linked to Middletown Case

James Anderson, an employee of Middletown State Hospital, traveled to this city to recover a valuable bird dog stolen from a friend weeks earlier. The dog was traced to a barn in Middletown and later confined before being moved to a local merchant who did not know its theft. Anderson retrieved the dog after surrendering it to a merchant, who then took the dog to Middletown on the next train and returned it to the owner. the animal wore a collar.

Port Jenis James Anderson Middletown State Hospital Gav Middletown Jervis Mewit Angeream Mtoe Middle Town

Am I the Best Girl Yet Ever Ieed

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