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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
2
The weekly publication from Stivers Painting Company announces its operation in MindygTown with dates, mailing details, and subscription rates. It notes associates and editorial staff including John D. Btivers and M. A Btivera, plus policy on manuscripts, advertising contracts, and funeral notices.
June 29 in history marks the death of Emmanuel Grouchy born 1786, Henry Clay died in Washington born 1777, and John Warwick Daniel born 1842. Astronomical notes mention Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury, and Venus with brief observations of star groups and constellations.
The Boston Journal details a clash with Jordan Marsh Co over ads tied to a series "Mary's Diary." Jordan Marsh apologized for pressuring coverage by halting advertising, declaring it wrong to dictate news content and praising the Journal for resisting coercion and defending an independent press. The piece argues advertisers should not influence editorial policy.
The notice targets a controversial advertiser in the paper's columns, denouncing the attempt to use ad spending as a bribe or lever to corrupt the publication. It condemns the advertiser as untrustworthy and warns readers the paper will not tolerate such conduct.
The administration plans re enactment of the emergency war revenue act set to expire in January due to the federal deficit. Projections show a deficit over 128 thousand dollars with expected 370 thousand dollars from income and corporate taxes, still leaving the treasury strained. The piece traces taxes to the Wilson era, notes failures of the Simmons Underwood tariff and income tax, and argues new levies were a temporary expedient to cover expenses raised by Congress.
The convention considers two plans to consolidate public institutions under a single education and industrial board. One plan proposes a governor appointed nine member board. the other a legislature elected board. Advocates argue consolidation ends interboard conflicts, saves money, and streamlines workmen's compensation and the labor department.
Newburgh June 26 An official of the Standard Oil Co Middletown District Manager L B Cross states that the recent two cent per gallon rise in motor gasoline is driven by higher consumption from more pleasure and business cars and not by price manipulation. He notes automaker price cuts and increased truck production for shipment abroad, asserting demand governs prices even for gasoline.
Albany June 26 Major delegates at the state constitutional convention foresee defeat for three proposed amendments. A single house legislature, senators at large, and Senate and Assembly redistricting may all fail. Debate over reapportionment and political influence dominates talks as factions from upstate and Tammany Hall oppose changes.
In New York City, nominations under the direct primary plan are discussed amid claims of secret methods and political influence. The Lexislatane responds to perceived wrongs while K Guthrie criticizes the system and calls for shifting responsibility from bosses to the people, with no opposition named.
A New York clothing merchant wagered $50 he could pull an express track from the O and W station up a mile long steep grade to the Holland House. Nathan Hoander, Welland Howl Casing proprietor of Tarkaville, undertook the challenge and completed it in one hour and twenty minutes.
In Newburgh on June 20 at 12 o'clock a major auction will sell bank stock and bonds under executors W. H. Morrison Miss Bettulla Thayer and John H. Morrison of the late John H. Morrison will direct. Auctioneer is W. & Brush with Thomas C. Rogers as counsel. Stocks include 20 Columbus Trust Co, 9 National Bank of Newburgh, 29 Highland National Bank, 176 Quassaick National Bank, 1 National Bank of Newburgh, 10 Gooden National Bank, 10 First National Bank Newburgh, 17 Merchants National Bank Middletown. July 1915 dividends included. Also two Texas Co six percent convertible debentures due 1931 will be sold. Columbus Trust Co will deliver bonds.
Newburgh June 25 County Judge A H FP Seeger traveled to New York City on business connected with the Van Deusen divorce suit once heard in Supreme Court here. Referee Charles Morschauser of Poughkeepsie heard proceedings Thursday. Van Deusen filed for divorce, counter charges followed, alleging indiscretions abroad. The couple, former Bainville residents, involve a wealthy husband and a former actress wife. Judge Seeger represents Mr Van Deusen.
Chief and Mrs Charles Higham of thin city marked their 23rd wedding anniversary with well wishers. The Chief presented Mrs Higham a diamond ring and the couple left Friday for an extended motor trip, their destination kept private.
A fire at the brick mould factory of J. B. Crowell & Son, one mile north of Wallkill village, destroyed the 80 by 40 foot three story frame building. Sixteen workers lost their jobs. The blaze, the third in the building since 1896, followed an explosion in a newly installed kerosene and benzine engine. Fire response hampered by smoke and fumes. no salvage possible.
Marenes G Seward of New Hampshire announces the marriage of Wise Imoxene Elizabeth Williamen to Charles Henry Worland on Thursday July Th at 2:20 at Tasca Middletown.
A Goshtn resident Jonesh Nannal living on the Fairmont Fara suffered the loss of the second finger on his left hand after a horse kick while repairing a trade. The injury occurred a few days ago and required amputation to prevent further complications.
Lester H. Robinson of this city testifies in United States Court in New York today in an action to recover for the loss of nine nights near Otaville some time ago.
The Hudson River corridor offers numerous scenic loop trips from New York and Albany through eastern and western routes. Detailed two to three day tours cover parts of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania with ferries, hotels, and stops at West Point, Catskill, Berkshire resorts, and historic sites.
New York survivor of the Titanic, A N U Allis, stayed with Justice and Mrs. Cox in Montgomery, recounting the moment the ship sank at 2 20 p m and the two hours on an upturned lifeboat. He kept jewelry and money belt but lost clothes, later serving as Hotel St Regis accounts manager.
John Lawlor and John W. Hoar representing Middletown liquor dealers set Monday for Utica to attend the annual convention of the State Liquor Dealers Association. The gathering promises lively sessions with startling facts expected. Lawlor, long connected with the trade, is anticipated to renew ties with the organization and return to Middletown midweek.
Newburgh June 28 All sales brought by Brown the former Walden contractor against residents of that village will be tried in Orange county. The Appellate Division First Department transferred two actions from county to Orange county and a similar ruling was made in Brown against Constable Orville Thompson of Walden. Judge Brady of Bronx county handed down the decisions with costs. Dominick associates with Judge Seeger in the cases.
Forty seven youths, many in their teens, were sickened by drugs stolen from the medical quarters of a reform school. Four remain in comas as District Attorney Martin calls for a grand jury probe into how the drugs were obtained and the reformatory’s management under overseer Major Lewis E. Lawes.
In El Paso Texas on June 28 General Victoriano Huerta and General Pascual Orozco were seized from a train at Newman New Mexico and held by federal officers. Bond set for Huerta at 15000 dollars and 7500 for Orozco. Officials suspected ammunition shipments bought with eastern funds for use by Huerta loyalists.
In New York on 21, Charles Becker and his counsel show gloom over Gov. Whitman’s delay in setting a date for the appeal hearing. Becker’s fate hangs as reports say Albany may request another extension. Becker remains steadfast in his testimony, while allies and supporters seek any possible reprieve and plan to travel to Albany.
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