Mobilizing the New York Guard for possible Mexico service
The New York Sun editorial lauds the National Guard’s rapid mobilization under Major General John F. O’Ryan. It notes improved physique, stronger officer leadership, and better training from regulars, predicting readiness for patrol work on the border and potential deployment if the President calls. It contrasts New York with other states and praises enlistment influx despite training gaps.
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The
New York Sun Today
New York National Guard
Dick Law
John F. O'Ryan
New York
Mexico
New York Guard
O'Ryan
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohio
Olinola
Earack New York
Republican Rights Platform Stands Firm on Citizen Protections
The Republican platform declares support for enforcing every American citizen's rights under the Constitution treaties and the law of nations at home and abroad. It criticizes the Democratic Party for failing to defend these rights. Justice Hughes in a telegram to Chairman Harding affirms support for this stance.
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Baltimore
Democratic Congress
Justice Hughes
Harding
Justice Hughes Defends Americanism and Preparedness
In a firm pledge, Justice Hughes calls forAmerican unity across native and naturalized citizens and demands strict national security. He endorses preparedness with efficient armed forces and capable leadership, binding both party and candidate to these objectives.
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Justice Hughes
Grange Finds County Board Meeting Run In Open Fashion
A county Grange committee reported on a Board of Supervisors session and found the board to be businesslike, efficient, and serving farmers. It noted some public informality but confirmed no concealment and endorsed inviting town supervisors to speak before Grange groups to improve understanding.
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Times-Press
Board of Supervisors
Grange
Rangers
Times-Pross
War After the War and the Global Trade Aftermath
The article argues Germany holds 800000 tons of ships in Hamburg awaiting peace to seize world transport share. It predicts continued fierce commercial competition, with Britain and allies restricting central powers trade and the U.S. role limited. It calls for military and industrial preparedness, a proper tariff, and smart business management to survive postwar competition.
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Hamburg
Brooks Adams
United States
Charles K. Baker Stricken at Work in State Prison Office
Albany June 21 Charles K. Baker brother of Isaac V. Baker a former New York State political leader collapsed at his desk at the State Prison Department yesterday Heart trouble is given as the cause He has been a penologist in the department for many years
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Charles K. Baker
Albany
Isaac V. Baker
New York State
Me Baker
Call to Arms Sparks City Patriotism for Possible Mexican Border Service
The firing of the three sixes on the fire alarm drew local militia to the State Armory in a mobilization that stirred strong pride in Middletown. Officers, men from Company I and the Hospital Department showed discipline and readiness to answer President Wilson’s call, with concern over possible war and enduring uncertainty.
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Wilson
Arma
Cuba
Philippines
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Hospital Department
Middletown
Europe
National Guard
Parade or Performance on Preparedness and Presidential Picks
A newspaper provokes reflection on preparedness parades and the roles of Wilson and Hughes. It notes Wilson marching would not boost defense, while Hughes misses the parade but pledges action next year. Mrs Theron Sinanbaugh returns home after visiting New York and Washington, D. C.
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Justice Hughes
Congress
United States
Hughes
Lemberg Recaptured by Austrians After Russian Occupation
June 23 marks one year since Lemberg in Galicia was recaptured by Austrian forces driving Russians from the city after ten months. The czar’s troops yielded the prize as the westward offensive pressed toward Lublin and Warsaw threatening the Polish railroad hub. Lloyd George, minister of munitions, proposed in the House of Commons a wartime measures package to boost production and curb strikes with arbitration and a volunteer labor force.
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Galicia
Mr. Lloyd George
House of Commons
Dniester
Teuton
Lublin
Poland
Warsaw
Grand Army of the Republic encampment set for Utica
Department orders announce the Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Utica June 28 and 29 led by Ian L. Tidball. A parade ends at the Utica armory with camp fires and singer soldiers, as comrades register at Capitol headquarters in Albany for the 1861 veterans gathering. Also a call seeks Brevet Major Molyneux Ball's whereabouts for honorary recognition with the roster.
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Othen Aed
Department of New York
Grand Army of the Republic
Utica
Ian L. Tidball
Capitol
Albany
N. Y
Committee On
Union
A. R
Molyneux Ball
New York City
Department
Letters From The Times Press Readers
Readers share light hearted observations on farming mishaps and animal surgery at this local paper. The letter mentions Louns bury grafting a celluloid comb on a chicken bill and Misa Flynn repairing a turkey’s wounds with Red Cross adhesive plaster, noting the turkey’s 25 pound Thanksgiving weight.
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Times-Press
Lounsbury
Misa Flynn
Red Cross
Ideal recreation ground for Middletown proposed
The Times-Press editor envisions the brick yard property near the city center as a new recreation area. A pond would support boating and fishing in summer and skating in winter, with space for a baseball field and tennis courts and the brick house becoming a club house.
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Times-Press
Middletown
Denniston Aids Recruiting For Army Recruits
Denniston formerly of the 14th Infantry in the Philippines is assisting at the armory with enlistment efforts. He was wounded in battle, losing a toe, and spent about 12 years in service including civilian work. He owns residence property in Manila and is linked to M R Denniston of New Paltz and Z K Greene of this city.
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M. CC. Denniston
14Th Infantry
Philippines
Denniston
Army
M. R. Denniston
New Paltz
Washingtonville
Z. K. Greene
Children Day Observed at Mt Hope Church
Mt Hope Presbyterian Church Sunday School held Children’s Day on June 13 with a full program including multiple recitations songs and a prayer by the pastor. The day also referenced a social at Henry Baker’s last Thursday and local notices of illness births and community events.
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Mount Hope
Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church
Florence Hayes
Allen Wiiter
Alta Smith
Harriet Mitchell
Eugene Mitchell
Mr. Woodward
John Travis
Edna Smith
America
Ali Benediction
Henry Baker
Davis Furman
Robert Hardiston
Port Jervis
Cleta Dromscole
Finchville
George Cutter
Brooklyn
His Wonderful Works Program At Warwick Reformed Church
Sunday service featured a Children's Day program titled His Wonderful Works presented by Warwick Reformed Church Sunday school. The sequence included songs recitations and readings by listed children led by Francis B. Sanford with an address and multiple choirs and groups.
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the Reformed Church
James Bennyman
Charles Rosencrans
John Flickenger
Helen Stevens
Lord
Mary Stem
Walter Giveans
William Miller
Jesus and the Children
Harry Stage
Ira Miller
Glen Clark
Harry Miller
Katherine MecPeek
Charles Baxter
Elizabeth Sanford
Alice Coats
Grace Lieby
Elizabeth Coats
Ruth Clark
Helena Flickenger
Francis B. Sanford
Cuts Husband Off With Dollar Bill In Will
Mrs. Mary Vix of Montgomery died June 10 leaving her husband Edward Vix only one dollar of her four thousand dollar estate citing neglect and cruel treatment. Residual estate goes to daughter Mamie Malloy and son George Vix.
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Mary Vix
Edward Vix
Montgomery
Mamie Malloy
George Vix
Presbyterian Children's Day Events at Slate Hill
The Presbyterian Church schedules Children's Day exercises in Evans' Hall on Sunday evening June 25 at a listed start time. Participants must meet in Evans' Hall Saturday at 2:30 PM. A union basket picnic for Slate Hill Ridgebury and Denton churches is set for Friday June 4 at Holbert's Grove, with attendees to meet at the post office at 9:30 AM.
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Presbyterian Church
Evans’ Hall
Ridgebury
Denton
Holbert’s Grove
Ten Days for Mobilization for New York Guard
Division Headquarters Peekskill June 22 Major General O'Ryan states the New York National Guard will mobilize within ten days at the outside and will not move to the border before all officers and men can communicate with families. He warns against drunkenness and swaggering and outlines camp, medical, transport, water, and supply preparations for mobilization. He commends employers for paid leaves and notes need for motor trucks and chargers as European shipments divert to the U.S.
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N. Y
New York National Guard
John F. O’ryan
O'Ryan
Camp Whitman
New York
O’ryan
Mexico
Wood
Eastern Department
Hudson Valley
Whitman
Twenty-second Engineers
Koehler
U.S. A
West Point
National Guard
Rock Tavern Community Notes Hit June 22
Milk freight to the Rock Tavern creamery. An infant at St. Luke Hospital underwent surgery for enlarged glands. Edward Mulligan of Syracuse visits his parents. Clinton and Brownside schools plan a Rose Grove picnic. Children’s Day at Clinton Sunday School draws attendees. Ruth Homan visits grandmother in Newburgh. Molly Cassey travels to New York City. Jacob Schwartz ill. Dr Lippincott of Campbell Hall attends. Mrs I C White of wenagy visits niece Sara White.
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Rock Tavern
John Brown
Frank Rose
St. Luke Hospital
Edward Mulligan
Syracuse
Clinton School
Brownside School
Rose Grove
Clinton
Ruth Homan
Newburgh
Molly Cassey
New York City
Jacob Schwartz
Dr. Lippincott
Campbell Hall
I. C. White
Wenagy
Sara White
Weight on Sun Compared to Earth Fact
A one pound mass on Earth would weigh about twenty seven and a half pounds on the Sun. The comparison illustrates the Sun’s stronger gravitational pull versus Earth.
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