Orange County Times Press Historic Masthead and Notices
The piece catalogs the Orange County Times-Press history with varying names and dates from 1691 to 1906, listing editors, managers, and printing offices in Middletown New York. It notes publishing schedule, Associated Press membership, and subscription advertising rates and submission rules.
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Tri
Orange Quanty
Orange County
Times Press
Ee Ohn
D. Stiver
H. Knickerpocker
Associated Preas
Sanr Arran
Postoffice
Middletown
Notable deaths and events from May 12 1684 history
George Chapman, poet dramatist and friend of Shakespeare, born 1557, dies. Professor August Wilhelm von Schlegel, German critic, born 1767, dies. Viscount Bryce reports alleged German atrocities in Belgium. General Botha’s South African troops occupy Windhoek in German Southwest Africa.
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George Chapman
Shakespeare
August William von Schlegel
Viscount Bryce
Belgium
Botha
Windhoek
Africa
Evening stars and morning planets sighted in southern sky
An astral note reports Mercury Mars and Uranus visible in the evening sky with Jupiter Venus in the morning. Six stars appear low in the southeast near the Serpens and Ophiuchus constellations.
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Mercury
Mars
Baturn
Jupiter
Venus
Serpens
Ophiuchus
Wilson as a Candidate In His Jefferson Day Speech
A Jefferson day critique portrays Wilson as a strategic candidate for a second term. It faulted his cautious invitations and focused on inconsequentials while accusing him of shifting foreign and economic policies and a wary defense stance. The piece portrays his one term stance as inconsistent and politically calculating.
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Wilson
Hartimore
Aldrich
Jefferson
Congress
Wipon
Minority Asks Record Vote on Army Bill Conferees
During parliamentary maneuvering over the army bill the House yielded the floor to Socialist Representative Meyer London to move a minority supported motion. London urged recording the House on whether to instruct conferees to accept a Senate plan for an army of 260000, a choice Democrats sought to dodge.
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Mann
Senate
Clark
Meyer London
London
Political realignment and party minority leadership debated
The article argues that Republicans face a looming shift as Democrats gain leverage in federal commissions and leadership, with Wilson and Clark cited as shaping a precedent. It warns the GOP may become a minority or even an incidental target for third parties as the Democratic majority asserts influence.
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Wilson
Trade Commission
Federal Reserve Board
Champ Clark
Democratic Party
Monticello Plans Trolley Line to Middletown
Monticello again discusses Engineer Mapledoram’s trolley project to Middletown and Sullivan and Orange counties. Farmers along the route contributed funds kept in a Monticello bank, with many refusing to take back their money, showing support for a railroad link that could boost regional prosperity.
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Monticello
Mapledoram
Middletown
Times-Press
Sullivan
Orange Counties
Building Sidewalks as a City Growth Tool
A historical note argues sidewalks cost and quality shape towns. It urges timely cement walks, warns of contractor failure, and says good sidewalks attract newcomers and raise future taxable property. The piece links urban spread, public comfort, and long term growth.
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Pytaldires
Hope for the Little Cripples Sixthteenth annual report urged
Readers are invited to obtain the sixteenth annual report of the New York State Hospital for the Care of Crippled and Reformed Children. The hospital at West Haverstraw offers orthopedic treatment to every child in the state in need, with management and charitable aspects highlighted.
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New York State Hospital
City hospital lifts hopes for crippled children treatment
A spring admission surge will enable about 125 crippled children to receive treatment for deformities and diseases, up from 76 last year. The program stresses self reliance and equal standing with peers, avoiding pity or charity as the measure of worth.
New York Enacts Stallion Enrollment Law Aimed at Horse Racing
Albany May 10 A new law Chapter 322 of 1914 requires stallions to be enrolled and certificate verified for soundness and pure blood. The agriculture commissioner enforces limits, renewals by January 1, fees apply, and ownership changes cancel enrollment unless updated. The measure aims to revive horse breeding and racing in New York.
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Albany
Daniel P. Witter
Tioga County
New York
State Commissioner of Agriculture
State Agricultural Department
Charles FL Hughes
Horace
Witter
Racine
New York State
Many Americans Leaving Mexico Reported by Navy
Washington May 10 Admiral Wine reports a steamer carried 68 Americans from Mazatlan and 22 from Manzanillo to San Pedro California as U S citizens feel it is prudent to leave Mexico amid unrest.
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Washington
Admiral Winelow
Mexcan
Navy Department
Manzanillo
Maratlap
San Mego
Cal
Mexico
Child Drinks Whiskey Saved by Doctor After Near Death
A seven year old girl from Shoemakers, Massachusetts, nearly died after drinking whiskey in a hall. Dr. L B Smith of Bushkill rushed to the scene and performed urgent life saving measures to revive her.
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Spa
Hilda Counterman
Shoemakers
L. B. Smith
Bushkill
British Commission Reports German Atrocities in Belgium
The Bryce Commission report published describes German cruelty in Belgium with evidence claiming murder lust and pillage on an unprecedented scale in modern war. King George ordered removal from the Order of the Garter rolls of German Emperor the Austrian-Hungarian emperor and other German princes.
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Viscount Bryce
Belgium
George
Order of the Garter
Austria-Hungary
Wurttemberg
Duke
Hesse
Henry
Russia
Saxe-Coburg
Duke of Cumberland
Hawaiian Prohibition Bill Debated at Saratoga Conference
At the Methodist Episcopal General Conference in Saratoga May 10, Rev. Dr. Appleton Bush of Pittsburgh denounced soldiers returning from the Philippines for misdeeds in Hawaii while urging passage of the Hawaiian prohibition bill. The meeting also approved a national motion picture censor bill and considered changes to church ritual, aiming to remove outdated provisions including parts of the Apostles Creed. Governor Whitman praised peace but urged preparedness as essential to national defense. The New York delegation backed Bishop Tipple, and debates over Negro bishops and leadership name Robert E. Jones and J. W. B. Bowen as key candidates.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Appleton Bush
Pittsburgh
Philippines
Hawaii
Bush
Congress
Honolulu
McDowell
Washington
W. R. Wedderspoon
Whitman
Albert FE. Smith
Ada
J. T. Stone
Baltimore
Board of Bishops
Paul
United States
New York
E. S. Tipple
J. B. Scott
Africa
Camphor
Hartzell
Robert BE. Jones
New Orleans
J. W. B. Bowen
Atlanta
Scott
Invitation From Central Turn Verein Reaches Middletown
A five member delegation from Turnert and Binnekeit attended the sixth monthly gymnastic exhibition at Terrace Garden on May 7. They were welcomed by Central Turn Verein New York and praised the four boys classes two girls classes ladies class and the men’s class. The piece urges joining the Turnerbund for health and sociability.
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Central Turn Verein
Turnerbund Einigkeit
Middletown
Terrace Garden
Turnert and
Binnekeit
EB. Finkenaur
William Daucher
J. Mlansen
Fred Reichert
H. Langhorat
Turner
Delag
New York
Samme
Turnerbund
Record of 325 Railroads Sets Passenger Safety Benchmark
Chicago May 10. All railway safety records were broken last year when 25 American railroads reporting to the Bureau of Railway News and Statistics went through the year to June 30 without a single passenger fatality. The record surpasses any other country. However 106 passengers were killed in all railway accidents.
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Chicago
Bureau of Railway News and Statistics
Presbyterian Ladies plan supper and meeting in Chester
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held its monthly meeting at Mrs James M Bull's home on Friday. A supper will be served in the church dining room on Friday May 19 starting at 5 40 p m by the Ladies Circle of the congregation. All are welcome.
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Chester
Woman's Missionary Society
Presbbyterian Church
James M. Bull
Aupper
Presbyterian Church
Cirelet
Speakers for Dinner at Goshen Church dinner
The Goshen Churchmen's dinner on Thursday May 18 features speakers J Mayhew Wainwright Rear Admiral Stokes W S Hewitt Bishop Burch and Archdeacon Pott. A layman funded price makes tickets affordable and Grace Church delegates will meet at the Parish House tonight at 7 30 with Clifford A Owen as committee chairman. Tickets are available at Youngs droge store.
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Goshen Low
J. Mayhew Wainwright
Admiral Stokes
W.S. Hewitt
Bishop Burch
Archdeacon Pott
Grace Church
Clifford A. Owen
Youngs Droge Store
Sunday School Picnic Trip Plans and Local Notices
Scotchtown May 10 Eugene Smith will host his Sunday school class on a picnic trip to Bear Mountain Inn in autos, about fifteen young ladies expected. Little Miss Helena Schoonover had tonsil and adenoid removal surgery Monday. Ruth Morrie and Elsie Terwilliger named delegates to the Sunday school convention in Campbell Hall Tuesday to Wednesday. Ladies Missionary meeting set for Thursday 2 pm at Mrs C W Harlow’s home led by Mrs Edward Hiogardus. Foreign topic Slam and Laos. home topic Cuba Portofeo and Mexico. Mrs John Bingberger's return from Ohio visit. granddaughter recovered and accompanied her home.
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Scotchtown
Eugene Smith
Bear Mountain Inn
Helena Schoonover
Ruth Morrie
Elsie Terwilliger
Campbell Hall
C. W. Harlow
Edward Hiogardus
Slam
Laos
Cuba
Portofeo
Mexico
John [Inberger
Ohio
Itlinberger
Ellenville End of Divorce Suit
A divorce case was tried at a special term in Ellenville. Jelen Van Leuver sued Howard Vanteuven, residents of Ker Hondson, married in November 1410 with one child. The acts alleged occurred at Jimmy Spedero's saloon in Napa noch and Ellenville. Carrie Miller and Anna May Worden testified. Judge Hasbrouck reserved decision. defendant did not appear.
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Kingston
Jimmy Spedero
Napanoch
Ellenville
Carrie Miller
Anna May Worden
John R. DeVany
Russian man committed to Middletown State Hospital
A Russian man detained in West End after acting suspiciously was examined by Health Officer Dr. G. O. Pobe and Dr. F. W. Best and committed to the State Hospital at Middletown. Local policesubject Mulvaney reported the incident to City Hall where the man was held overnight.
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Port Jervis
May
West End
Mulvaney
City Hall
G. O. Pobe
F. W. Best
State Hospital
Middletown
Minutes of 117th New York Conference Held at Peekskill
The Rev. George W. Grinton of St. Pauls Church requests Cranks copies of the 117th Session minutes of the New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Grinton has long edited the minutes, which cover conference proceedings and church matters. Copies cost 25 cents and are available from A. W. Cox, St. Pauls sexton.
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George W. Grinton
St. Pauls Church
New York
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Peekskill
Grinton
A. W. Cox
St. Paul's
Mrs C A Dickerson sells 23 Mille Street house
Mrs C A Dickerson sells her two family house at 23 Mille Street to Erima J Smith who buys for investment. Smith will keep her own property at 10 Montgomery Street as a future home.
Prominent Lawyer Luther L. Wadleigh Dies at 72
Ogdensburg May 10 Luther L. Wadleigh a prominent St Lawrence County lawyer died today at Potsdam aged 72 The obituary notes his long career and influence in the region.
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Ogdensburgh
Luther L. Wadleigh
St. Lawrence County
Potsdam
Leave it to Polly play by Willing Workers Sun Day School
The Willing Workers of the Sun day School of the First Congregational Church present Leave it to Polly in the church lecture room Friday evening May 12 at 7 o'clock. Cast includes Miss Priscilla Kitten Irene Henry Miss Bedelia Kitten Dorothy Van Fleet Miss Octavia Harding Hazel Keener Annie the maid Evelyn Benton Juniors Ruth Mapes Frances Greene Gladys Swinton Florence Reed Vivian Winthrop Bertha Wallace Tickets sold at the door for what promises to be an enjoyable evening.
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First Congregational Church
Polly
Priscilla Kitten
Irene Henry
Bedelia Kitten
Dorothy van Fleet
Octavia Harding
Hazel Keener Annie
Evelyn Benton
Marion Esterbrook
Ruth Mapes
Hilda Mason
Frances Greene
Lilian Martin
Gladys Swinton Inn Sinclair
Florence Reed
Vivian Winthrop
Gertrude Lawrence
Mary Ann Meredith
Bertha Wallace
Clambake Planned for Ridgbury at August 18
At the Men's Brotherhood meeting held in the Methodist Episcopal parish house last Saturday evening the decision was made to hold the annual clambake on Friday August 18. Large attendance and church business were noted.
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Ridgebury
Methodist Episcopal
Adley Harden
Harden
Ambulances for First Regiment Face Motor Upfit
Albany dispatch reports four National Guard ambulance units in the state will be equipped with motor ambulances. One company attaches to the First Regiment and was recruited from Binghamton. Mexico uses of motor ambulances motivate the upgrade as the War Department weighs value.
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Albany
National Guard
Binghamton
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
San Antonio
United States Army
War Department
Blakelock Fund Incorporation Reported in Albany
The Blakelock Fund for Ralph A. Blakelock’s support was incorporated yesterday in Albany. Officials include President John G. Agar and Vice President Harrison B. Morris, with officers Mrs. Van Rensseler Adams and Dr. George Kunz. Directors Emerson McMillin and William Ordway Partridge join prominent incorporators such as Rodman Wanamaker and Col Charles Eliot Warren.
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Albany
Blakelock
Ralph A. Blakelock
John G. Agar
Harrison 8. Morris
van Renseelaer Adams
George &. Kunz
Emerson McMillin
William Ordway Partridge
Rodman Wanamaker
Col
Charles Hiliot Warren
Frank Landon Humphries
Casa Gilbert
Daniel
French Herbert Adams
Carroll Beckwith
Edwin B. Blashfield
Funeral of C. B. Wheeler
C B Wheeler former Sullivan county resident died Sunday in New York from pneumonia contracted on a Cuba business trip. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery Wisconsin. Survived by wife and daughter Ada Wheeler. He left Sullivan county years ago for Havana and was about 60. Son of the late Hon Olmvier B Wheeler who served in the 9th State Senate District in 1858-59.
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C. B. Wheeler
Sullivan County
New York
Cuba
Hillside Cemetery
Ada Wheeler
Wheeler
Havana
Olmvier B. Wheeler
Verdun Front Activity Eases in May Reports
Paris says Verdun fighting is less violent with artillery west of the Meuse diminished and east of the river intermittent. An attack on the French trenches between the Oise and the Aisne was repulsed according to an official report.
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Paris
Verdun
Meuse
Oise
Aisne
Unfilled Steel Orders Reach Record High in May
New York May 10 United States Steel Corporation issued its monthly statement showing unfilled orders shatters previous records by 493 percent for the third time this year. The release notes a surge in demand and specifies tonnage figures and cancellation rates. The report highlights a sustained rise in orders across steel products and signals continued production pressure.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
New Standard for Milk Defined by Federal Panel
A federal joint committee representing USDA, AOAC, and AADFO met in Washington to outline how milk and its products will be defined. Only three of nine members attended. sessions will move to Chicago and other cities. Dr. Herbert D. Pease warned pasteurized milk varies in effectiveness and heat treatment.
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New York
Joint Committee On Definitions and Standards
United States Department of Agriculture
Association of Official Agricultural Chemists
Association of American Dairy, Food and Drug Officials
Washington
Christopher Streets
Department of Chemistry
Julius Hartvet
John P. Street
Abbot
Streets and Local Happenings in Unionville
Unionville notes praise Pierson avenue as a model street with trees and lights. A birthday party for Miss Hattie Cortright lasted into daylight. Harrison Myers placed a marble monument at Wanfleet Cemetery for his wife. Local residents travel by auto to Goshen and beyond, with family ties to Henry Wadsworth and Mortimer Tuthill.
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Unionville
Pierson Avenue
Hattie Cortright
Harrison Myers
Tuxedo
Wanfleet
New Jersey
Mrs Yocum Loses In League Action
Albany May 10 A report to Attorney General Woodbury by Deputy Attorney General Obermeier states the application by Mrs Florence Yocum of New Jersey for dissolving the National Housewives League of New York should be denied. Yocum, chairwoman of the New Jersey branch, accused Julia Heath and other officers of using the league as a profit earning agency and sought dissolution or removal of officers.
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Albany
Florence Yocum
New Jersey
National Housewives’ League of
New York
Woodbury
Obermeier
Yocum
League
Julia Heath
National Housewive
Liquor Revenue Share Declines as Sobriety Rises
Louisville Kentucky May 10 the secretary of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association of America cites that one third of federal revenue in 1914 came from liquor industries. He notes per capita liquor consumption has stayed steady while sobriety has risen markedly.
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Louisneville, Ky
National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association of America
Population figures for Orange Villages from state manuals
The legislative manual lists populations of incorporated villages in Orange, from the state enumerations of 1905 1910 and 1915 with dates of incorporation. The following figures are gathered from the manual.
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Goshen
Women Missionary Meeting and Auxiliary Election at Ridgebury
Ridgebury May 11—The Women’s Missionary meeting will be held at the Presbyterian Church Thursday at 2 30 p m. Afterward the Auxiliary will elect officers and transact other business. Mr Ackerman, the new pastor, will reside in the village this week. Church next Sunday Russell Meyers returned home last week.
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Ridgebury
Women's Missionary Meeting
Presbyterian Church
Ackerman
Russell Meyers
Brookly n College of Pharmacy to Hold Graduation Exercises
Invitations were issued to Middletown residents for the Brook lyn College of Pharmacy graduation at 8 o clock in the Academy of Music on May 11. Howard M. Johnston, son of Mr and Mrs J D Johnston, will graduate.
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MR. Johnston
Brooklyn College of Pharmacy
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Howard M. Johnston
J. D. Johnston
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Orange County Times-Press
Stivers Printing Company
John D. Stiverb
Aes
Pusageren
Stivers
King and Center Streets
Orneugere
Pial
Advaner
Mall
Timee-Press
Frederic T. Cardozo
International News Service
M. E
Wesley
Conference al
Blakelock Fund IS Incorporated
Federal Board
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