Orange County Times Press history notes and road reform quotes
An 1861 to 1914 lineage outlines the Orange County Times-Press and its successors, with editors John D. Stivers and Mnemonic staff. It cites figures on state roads and highway maintenance, including James W. Osborne's 1914 report and allegations about the Highway Department and Democratic committees.
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Whig Press
Tri-Weekly Press
Orange County
Times
John D. Stivers
YL Oh
Knickerbocker
Associated Press
Middletown
N. Y
Frider
Stivers Printing Company
Wreaiden
John D. Stivdre
Trossurer
IVENS
Ing
Center Streets
Noy
John N. Car
Asle Fn
State Agricultural Society
Highway Commission
Highway Department
James W. Osborne
Arthur A. McLean
Democratic State “Committee
Osborn
Historic June 26 1974 Almanac Snapshot
A compact historical montage notes June 26 events including New York adopting the federal constitution in 1788. It mentions astronomer David Mitenhouse dying, Admiral Andrew Foote’s Civil War service, and jurist David Davis’s death in Bloomington. Evening stars Mercury Venus Mars and Jupiter appear with a Venus occultation predicted for 9 p.m.
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New York
David Mitenhouse
Andrew Tull Foote
U. B.S
Noleth
Bern
Davidl Davis
Bloomington
Irin
Mercury
Vers
Mars
Jupiter
Widden Hy Oon
Alan
Osborn Addresses Democrats On Highway Graft Debate
William Church Osborn told Exle county Democrats and others that 20 organized graft schemes exist in the state highway program. He cites records and reports alleging widespread contract padding and misused funds, referencing state officials and past investigations.
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Exle
William Church Osborn
Harold J. Einmun
Sulz¢r
John A. Hennessy
New York
Goveriner Sulzer
James E. Gadinee
John J. Mary
Hades F. Murphy
Tate
Leksana Balub
Alban
Gaborn
Titer
James
Osterme
Eecal Wiebaa
Higher Ups Named in Conventione Fraud Scandals
A 1916 constitutional convention in Watertown faced fraud allegations amid low voter turnout. Proceedings showed election inspectors in Tammany districts pleading guilty to ballot stuffing, impacting the convention’s legitimacy and suggesting higher officials' involvement. observers note public indifference and a desire to control state matters.
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Watertown
Tammany
Turminany
Keema
Thera
New Renancy
Qeleanting
Jai
Prokocublg
CANDIDATES SCARCE IN GOVERNOR RACE DISCUSSION
Report notes few viable candidates in the governor race with no strong contenders for the administration. Wagner is cited as denying nonfaction support, while others indicate potential renomination of specific incumbents.
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Vaden
Vanintavi
Wagner
Tariff in a Nutshell From a Fragmented Dispatch
A garbled passage discusses the tariff debate and its impact on unemployment, wages, and industrial cohesion. Mentions employers, workers, and a shifting political economy, with distorted phrases and broken names.
Early Fire Quickly Controlled at North Street House
An alarm from box 127 brought the fire department to 407 North Street at 2 AM. The blaze started in the vacant apartment kitchen, spread to the rear wall and floor, and was contained with chemicals from Eneles truck. George Langley and his family escaped unharmed. damage was minor and insured. The Langleys and Marion Langley were home. Mr. Langley aided others outside before reporting the fire. Fire crews returned to their quarters at 3:45 AM after a lengthy operation.
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North
Church Streets
North Street
John D. Les
Neville
George Langley
Mr. Langley
Young Won
Mins Marion Langley
Wuurtaboro
Langley
Eneles
Archibald Taylor
Countermanded ruling on Regents education methods
Dr. Thomas Hinogan, assistant commissioner of education, sought to countermand a rule requiring correct method and computation in arithmetic exams. Previously a student could earn points for correct method even with wrong computations. The new rule demands accuracy in both, risking hardship and prompting authorities to suspend the order for a year.
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Thomas BE. Hinogan
Education Department
Aeroplane Passes Over Monticello During Flight
A Monticello report notes an aeroplane Sunday about a mile high over the village. The craft circled directly above and began a line of maneuvers while one machine tested for a trip across the country. The experiment aims to operate from the Atlantic coast to Lake Keuka in Yates county, showcasing sights around the lake.
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Monticelo
Monticello
Tyrbee
Lake Keuka
Yates County
Conductor to Quit After Half Century Service
Widwin Tilfey, a conductor with 30 years at the Railroad, announced retirement on June 30. He led the Rockland County express for 25 years and began Erie work on May 1, 1804, after earlier residence in Finverntraw.
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Widwin Tilfey
Finverntraw
Rockland County Express
Hfe
The
Erie
Crotty Plea Leads to Release in Goshen Jail Case
In Special County Court Judge Mechert Hl Roy chambered ruling, William A Munday and A O Ne l of Newburgh won an order discharging Michael Crotty from Goshen Jail for contempt. Judge Gregg opened the order but Crotty must answer supplementary questions. Crotty faced Lt Langan in a 2540 debt suit. Both parties reside in Port Jervis.
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Special
Mechert HL Roy
Munday
William A. A. O'Nel
Newburgh
Michael Crotty
Goshen
Willan
Gregg
Crotty
AL Langan
Dothamen
Port Jervis
WlAL Fitnebuth presides Saratoga lawn care convention
WlAL Fitnebuth, president of the New York State Lawnlrymen's Age ioviation, presides at the convention in Saratoga. Topics include cost systems compensation insurance publicity upkeep welfare work total mandate organization safety requirements and legal finance. The association was organized in November 192? and incorporated May 18, 2? including members from the statewide dairymen.
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Wlal Fitnebuth
New York State Lawnlrymen
Saratoga
Dun
Ant
Eine Iv
Lanndyraen
Cio
Benefit Performance For Children’s Home At Alkambra Theatre
Community event titled Benefit Performance The moving Webbg and vaudeville will be staged at the Alkambra Theatre on Wednesday afternoon July 2 to aid the Children’s Convalescent Home. Tickets have been placed on sale at Mantogd & Morten Co RO Tutti and James and Hias.
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Webbg
Alkambra
Childrens Comalescent
Sferra Ad Mantogd & Morten Co
James
Hias
Towne and Townsend to Receive Degree in Philadelphia
Dr and Mrs Char GL Towne and Jet Monday travel to Philadelphia where Dr Townsend will receive a degree from the American College of Sar keons of which himas recently elert ed sometuber Ts is.
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Philadelphia
Townsend
American Cellese
Sarkeons
Himas
Ayuk
Efyas
Teewanoh
Norhurt
Daciruad
Tornado injures many across multiple states
A June 24 tornado injures numerous people across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa South Dakota and the upper peninsula of Michigan with no deaths reported. Rovers at Watertown and Teenie are among the injured as towns report widespread wind damage and downed lines.
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Chicaco
Tone Rovers
Watertown
Tt Teenie
Wiscooxa
Minnesta
Towa
South Paleo
iMt Alean
Serviaw King Abdicates Throne to Second Son
King Teter of Servia abdicates due to poor health in favor of his second son Princess Alpaanier, with Heiaiade Bervia confirming the succession on January 26.
Republicans face a pivotal year in Hudson River district
A Sunday Tribune survey of the Hudson River district from Newburgh to New York notes broad Republican confidence despite Democratic disaffection over national and Tammany governance. It cites business stagnation, labor weakness, and divides among independents as key factors shaping potential nominees Whitman Hinman Root Hedges and Hinman’s strength in Orange Rockland and Westchester counties.
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Sunday Tribune
Newburgh
Hudson Hyer
New York City
Hudson River
Sing Sing Prison
Westchester County
DcCormick
Lis
Glynn
Tammany
Clancy
Benjamin B. Udell
Roosevelt
Whitman
Hinman
Hinghamton
Root
United States Senate
Job E. Hedges
Middletown Winestress
State Senior Savers
Binghamton
Orange County
Newchurch
Scrapbook contributions urged for alumni records drive
A note urges alumni to search trunks for material to enrich a new scrapbook for the M H O and W A L group. Requests include clippings, photographs, programs, and dance orders. A charity reception and credit meeting are also mentioned in nearby items.
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Emieron Pais
Autos In Demand At Hurleyville
Hurleyville June 25 D J Pierce, local Ford agent, received another carload of automobiles, which this season have sold like hot cakes. Personal notes list visits, births, and local movements including teachers, arrivals, and residents with relatives in nearby towns.
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Hurleyville
D. J. Pierce
Ford
Ike
Asyluma Victors Over Hempstead In 4 1 Baseball Contest
The Hempstead team met Asylum in a baseball game at the Asylum field and lost 4 to 1. The Hempstead lineup included Madison 3b Lawlord Tierney 1b Ganegel 2b Degnan rf Chesebrop McGreevy Farrell lf and Butts ss. A separate item notes a wreck involving Ontario & Western Rail Road engines at Wisner avenue with no injuries.
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Asyluma
Hempsteada
Hempstead
Asylum Field
Lneup
Madison
Lawlord
Tierney
Ganegel
Degnan
Chesebrop
McGreevy
Farrell
Butts
Ontario & Western Railroad
Wisner Avenue
Readers Editor Letter Praises Smith on Big Subjects
Lewis Dewitt Griswold argues in support of Chester Allen Smith and his Little Talks on Big Subjects, calling for reason over faith in laws and society. He warns of universal unrest, religious influence in education, and a need for a just, well fed, well housed populace.
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Times-Press
Chester Allen Smith
Smith
Europe
America
Draper
Veryone
Christendom
Ingersoll
Read
Bag Jong Ceen
Lewis Dewitt Griswold
New Montgomery Pastor Arrives in Village
Rev. Frank Robinson of Haines Falls has been assigned as pastor of the M E Church in New Montgomery. He and his wife arrived Tuesday to begin duties. The town also notes a well attended band concert and various local social updates from the week.
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Circleville
Wallkill
Times Press
Hoyo
Wallace
Frank Winson
Middletown
Boy Scouts
Assemblyman
Boyd
Washington
Tle
Mr. Doty
W. T. Wallace
Stars and Stripes
Smithers
Montgomery
Frank Robinson
Haines Falls
M_ E
Harel
van Hlarcem
Seah
Fannie van Blarcom
Netherland
Religious Visit and European Travel Notes
The article notes Mrs. Eleanor Comfort of Newburgh visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Terwilliger. It mentions Rev W W Wilcox preaching at Walden M E Church and reports Mrs Margaret Crabtree and grandsons Clarence and Rey Crabtree sailing for Europe on the Lusitania of Cunard Line, with departure Tuesday night and a several weeks’ absence.
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Liberty
F. W. Laidlaw
L. G. Laidlaw
Howard Wool
Fred Eltz
William McClarg
Ruth Taylor
WP. Labagh
Joseph Stevens
Vontalo
Ang Beshand
Nieves
Misa Eleanor
Mildred VanKearen
Albany
Walden
Mere
W.W. Wilcox
M. E
Jura
Eleanor Comfort
Newburgh
George Terwilliger
Europe
Margaret Crabtree
Clarence and
Rey Crabtree
Lusitania
Cunard Line
Reward Offered for Slain Girl in Mohawk River Mystery
Schenectady June 2 The board of supervisors votes to offer 500 pounds for the discovery of the missing girl’s body location and the slayer. A special meeting is planned Friday with a 48 hour notice required. Charles W Merriam chairs.
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Schenertady
Charles W. Merriam
Miss Fite Awarded Supervisor Role at Taliadeen City School
Miss Fite has been named supervisor of day school at Taliadeen City School. The appointment follows her tenure as supervisor in Sinbama and aligns with the 1868 class at the Ish School. Her duties include overseeing instruction and student welfare.
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Fite
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Credit Mex
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Liberty High School
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Misa Frances Labach
South Main Street
Ellen Gardner
Loch Sheldinko
R. F. Evans
Lip Wakeman
Walton and Shimitz
George Vankunen
L. W. Lawrence
B.O W. Maree
David Hoare
Jetsis Roxardus
Seotechtoma
Mars 41 Divine
Carl Finch
Borron
Boen
Tussa
Joseph Pleme
Woodsbourne
Orange County Golf Club
FO. Tompsins
Walter Rockwood Ferris
Crosby Jorden Beakes
George Dorrance
Charles A. Crans
Hartlet A. Hulse
F. Robinson
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