Mystery Deaths Prompt Army Hospital Inquiry
A medical board is appointed after two soldiers died at Army General Hospital No. 8 Otisville and several staff members show similar symptoms. Private Edward B. Nelson of West Duluth and Private David Hansell of Frostburg are named among the deceased, with reports alleging alcohol poisoning and possible wood alcohol contamination. Other patients are critically ill, and investigations continue as officials deny theories while probing alleged intoxication and guardhouse removals.
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Army General Hospital No. 8
Otisville
Edward B. Nelson
West Duluth
Minn
David Hansell
Frostburgh
Medical Investigating Board
Smith
Campbell
Port Jervis
The
General Hospital
Clara Stephenson
Alexander Stephenam
Lanty Pain Port Jerty
Chamber of Commerce to Consider Buying Argus Building
Middletown Chamber of Commerce may purchase the Argus building at 8 and 10 King Street from Mrs. Esther Macardell. President Charles B Buck announced a board meeting to review the final report from the purchase committee and clarify plans to use the site as new headquarters and a community building with a rest room and bus terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Chamer
Commerce
Argus
King Street
Esther Macardell
Charles B. Buck
Buck
Charaser of Commerce
Lehman Stern
G. D. Theleen
Chamber of Commerce
Middieown
Middletown
Httle
Chamber
South Street
Busineas
Goshen High School Class of 1919 Commencement Honors
Goshen June 26 The Goshen High School commencement marks the class of 1919 with record attendance and notable honors. George Durland, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Durland, won the Cornell Free Scholarship valued at 500, while Harriet P Cummins, class president, earned the top overall scholarship with over 95 percent. Prizes include a 10 prize for highest four year scholarship and 10 for best mathematics standing awarded by the Independent Republican. Rev Stanard Dow Butler delivered the keynote address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Goshen High School
Gothen
Dart
Montgomery €. Smith
Albany
George Durland
Fred Durland
Stanard Dow Butler
Middletown
Butler
Smith
Board of Education
Harriet P. Cummins
George Dolland
Gumtins
Independent Republican
Novel Dance at Riverdale Club Draws 100 Couples
About 100 couples attended the Electric Novelty dance at the Riverdale Club in Denton Wednesday. New electric lights enhanced the hall, sparklers lit the crowd, and small torpedoes added to the festive atmosphere. Ford Wrickins of 25 James Street won a free admission for future dances. Music by Sterling of Middletown.
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Riverdale
Denton
James Street
Middletown
Sterling
Wilson Hearing Yields Little Notable Fact
The June hearing before Commissioner Lee reveals scant clear evidence on vote buying tied to the last election. Witnesses mention overheard discussions between Edward Lockwood and another man about ballots. John Delaney testifies a confession by John Lockskin links funds from the Clint war district.
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Sexburgh
Lee
Stornesa
Hirschberz-Witson
Chris Myers
Tim
Edward
Lock Rood
Hirschbert
Board of Supemisers
John T. Delaney
John J. Lockskin
Wewchurch
Wilkin
DIES AT SUGAR LOAF
Local death notice reports Tam Healer died at his residence near Sugar Loaf. The brief item notes the passing and locates the deceased in the Sugar Loaf area.
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Sugar Loaf
Court of Appeals Decision Against The Wets
The House Judiciary Committee voted to split the prohibition bill into three parts with war time prohibition enforcement separated from constitutional and industrial alcohol provisions. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals modified an injunction against brewers, allowing prosecutors to pursue alleged violators of the war time prohibition act.
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Court of Appeals
Associated Press
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
New York
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Mayer
Honor Is Paid to F. A. Clark by State G. A. R
Dispatch from Elmira reports Francis A. Clark of Captain William A. Jackson Pratt elected as delegate to the National Encampment of the G A R. Clark, long a leading local G A R figure, is praised as a creditable representative of Civil War veterans.
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F. A. Clark
Times-Press
A. B. Wilbur
Order
Elmira
Francis A. Clark
William A. Jackson Prat
G. AL RL
Clarke
G 3. R
Mathemme
Vettmene
Korschen's Car Skids Into Pole
Commissioner John A. Harschen's new Stedelaker skidded into an electric light pole at Academy and Major avenues. The car was damaged but no serious injuries reported. right front wheel smashed and vehicle moved to the police garage for repairs. Command notice follows about Captain Newsome assigned to lead a company of the New York Guard.
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John A. Harschen
Stedelaker
Shuraday
Academy
Haujor
Poe
Mewtarsh
Terence Newsome
New York Guard
Will Agnume
Newsome
New York Gnani
Amd
Jpleg Ag
Copiaca
Judge Tompkins To Visit Masons For Lecture
Judge Tompkins Joethe Arthur S Tomprin Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge of New York will address Hoffman Ledzie No 412 F and A M L on Tuesday July 1. He will deliver a historical lecture and visiting masons from New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey are expected. The third degree will be conferred.
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Joethe Arthur S Tomprin
Grand Lodge of
New York
Hoffman Ledzie
A. NL
Pannkylorunda
New Jersey
Allies announce right to punish for German ship destruction
An Allied note states the Allies may punish those responsible for sinking German ships and seek reparation. The fleet loss is called a violation of the armistice and a deliberate breach ahead of peace terms.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
First Pioneers Sail Home From France Force
The First Pioneers formerly the old First New York Infantry sailed from St Nazaire France on Monday afternoon and expect to reach Hoboken early next week. Many men from Newburgh and Middletown are in Companies B L and J and the return is eagerly watched. The regiment spent two months in the embarkation area and formed the 27th Division after reorganizing at Camp Wadsworth in 1917.
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First New York Infantry
St. Nazaire
France
Hoboken
Middletown
Newburgh
B1st
52Nd
Orange County Selecta
Emirkation
Nuish
St Nazaire
Camp Wadsworth
Kentucky
West Virginia
109Th Infantry
Chateau Thierry
Army of Occupation
Wurtsboro Launches Drive Against Speeding Cars
Wurtsboro has begun a campaign to curb speeding on its main street, part of state road 1, where traffic is heavy. Justice Chauncey B Newkirk fined one offender 3 dollars after a Wednesday hearing.
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Wurtsboro
Chauncey B Newkirk
Barbers Vote to Increase Prices in Newburgh
In Newburgh on June 26 the local Barbers Union meeting, with 32 attendees, mostly journeymen, raised hair cut prices from 35 to 50 cents. Bosses joined the journey men to fund a five dollar weekly boost for journeymen. Journeymen had been earning 20 dollars weekly and received 25 dollars. the new price hike awaits International Union consent to take effect.
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Newburgh
International Union
Six Producers at the Public Market braved rain in Middletown
Six producers weathered inclement weather to bring produce to Middletown's public market on Joba street before 4 36pm. They displayed items including strawberries green peas lettuce onion and radishes with sellers listed among L D Jermike J J Jones Mad Reap Darton Zob Rika MM Gardner and Rev Dr E VanDrkewight. A separate note reports Frances Wight Lines Macric of this rear says to open cement plant July 7 at the old Alcen property now Alsen Cement Company of Amteig incorporated.
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Middletown
Joba Street
L. D. Jermike
J. J. Jones
E. VanDrkewight
Webb Horton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Havre
Frances
Dove
Lorraine
Wight
Macric
Thia
YMC
St Mihiel
Catskin
Aleem
Whiih Ran
Mitchell Palmer
Atten Properties
Ametieg
Banquet marks end of local high school class year
The graduating class held its banquet at Mitchell's Top grill room with 27 members present and Alma Van Tal Madge absent. Professor Oakes, guest of honor, received a commemorative pin for his guidance through junior and senior year, including speeches and coaching.
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Mitchell’ Top
Alma van Talmadge
Oakes
Yeas
Ming Roth
Policeman Finds Abandoned Car Beneath Sprague Bridges
Patrolman Harry Wood found a Ford touring car under the Sprague bridges at 1145 Wednesday night. The vehicle bore a New York plate No 97299 and a Georgia plate in the back seat. An attempt was made to locate the owner, and the car was taken to a local station.
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Harry Wood
Georgia
Birth of Jacol Hallock Fergies Jr on Ploe Island
A son named Jacol Hallock Fergies Jr was born to Mr and Mrs Saoah Fr Fewgles on Thursday June 12 on Ploe Island. The notice appears in a cont a word ad sample with reader tips.
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Mrr
Saoah Fr. Fewgles
Ploe Island
Jacol Hallock Fergies, Jr
P JONES Candidate for Special Servgate
Port Jervis June 6 6etward Pp Jones a well known lawyer announces his candidacy for the office of Special Servgate in the coming primary election.
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Port Jervis
Jones
German Military Plans Coup to Embarrass Allies
Paris reports Frederick William Hohenzollern escaped to Germany from Holland as plans to embarrass the Allies with a military move emerge. Berlin to name signers anticipated Thursday. no word from Berlin by nightfall on potential ultimatum. News of the Crown Prince’s escape stirs Peace Conference circles in Paris. Washington officials had advance reports of possible re entry after signing.
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Germany
Associated Press
Paris
Frederick William Uohenzollern
Holland
Frederick William
Holend
Wieringen
Zuider Zee
Berlin
Tageblatt
Hermann Mueller
Washington
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Goshen Hig School
George Durlard
Cornell
Riverdale Club
Wilson
Korschen
Judge Tompkins
Masons
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Joyeus
Corin Ved
Els
P. Jones
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