Notable 18th Century Patriot John Buttrick Dies
Colonel John Buttrick commander of American forces at Concord on April 19 177 - the exact date appears as April 10 1775 in the fragment died born 1715 The entry notes his death and birth year from the historical column. The piece also touches on 1860 Chicago Republican convention and Lincoln Seward Chase roster. It references a 1815 or 1915 wartime line about outlaw status and a trench advance near La Haasee.
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John Buttrick
Concord
Chicago
Nephatts
Lincoln
Seward
Chase
United States
Mississippi River
France
la Haasee
Evening and morning stars visible in Virgo sky
The article notes Mercury, Mare, and Saturn in the evening sky while Jupiter, Venus, Spica, and the Virgo constellation appear in the morning sky well above the horizon around 8 00 p m.
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Mercury
Mare
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Spica
Constellation Virgo
Taft Urges Caution and Conscription in Nation’s Crisis
Former President William Howard Taft addresses the Manufacturing Perfume Association urging civility in criticism of the current administration and outlining his views on education and governance. He defends conscription as essential in a major war and stresses citizen duties to obey laws and lawmakers as trustees for all people.
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Pormer
William Howard Taft
Manufacturing Perfumere Association
Yale Law
Washington
Taft
Maeland
Citizeneship
Better Type of Men in an War Effort
The article argues about the Mexican crisis pressing business leaders to support military efficiency. It notes some businessmen complain about efficiency yet resist letting employers be absent for training camps. It highlights that many business houses now take a broad approach to contribute.
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Mexico
Encampmenta
Calling for Better Recruits to Ready Nation for War
The piece argues for attracting high quality men to National Guard camps, noting the need to balance sacrifices in employment with readiness. It warns that complacent or mediocre recruits reduce effectiveness and could threaten postwar business stability if war occurs. It urges easing the burden on workers while maintaining strong preparation.
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Boston
Uncle Sam
National Guard
Toll Payers See Hope In Border Toll Bridge Bill
Residents of the Delaware Valley welcomed Governor Whitman's signing of the Silvern bill creating a cross state commission to abolish toll bridges. Senator Stivers is praised for pushing the measure and for earlier work funding the Port Jervis dyke and related river improvements.
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Whitman
Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley
Port Jervis
Tolin
Henator Stivern
Stivers
Benator Stivers
Drownings Spur Call for Water Safety Measures
As warm days begin, local lakes and rivers see drownings near Middletown. The Industrial School youth from Hampton Farms mourned. officials urge education and prevention, stricter hotel and boating safety, and swimming ability for all watergoers to cut summer fatalities.
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Woolleute
Brooklyn
Hampton Farms
Dia
Middletown
Eneon
Ely
Torpetad
New Thoughts and the New World in a Weekly Sermon
Rev John Kershaw cites Becquerel and the Curies on transmutation and inter elemental energy as reshaping science and religion. He highlights Bradley and Troward arguing for spirit as reality and declares science philosophy and faith converge in a single universe of spirit life mind and energy.
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Times Press
John Kershaw
Howells
Becquerd
Duncan
Caution Amid Loss in Water Incident
A statement urges caution for water enthusiasts as a young man’s death is referenced as a warning that his sacrifice should not be in vain. Archival note hints at tragedy motivating safer conduct and remembrance.
A Change of Front On Judicial Bench in County Press
Democratic papers of the county discuss the Ninth Judicial District expansion and note court backlogs at the Newburgh term. They criticize past opposition while highlighting overcrowded dockets and the need for extra justices. similar issues arise in Sullivan County’s Third District with a gubernatorial hearing underway.
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Supreme Court
Newburgh
Xtra Justicges
Ninth Judicial District
Third Judicial District
Sullivan County
Whitman
Ninh
World War A Year Ago Today May 16
Report notes British forces in northern France held two miles of German trenches near La Bassée. Petrograd admitted the Russian third army in West Galicia retreated to the Ban passes and Carpathian exits were required. Shortages of artillery shells and other ammunition were blamed for the Russian withdrawals.
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France
la Asave
Petrograd
Galicia
Carpathian
Tannenberg
East Prussia
Warsaw Front
Fairness questioned in governor’s third district case
Opponents to the village case argue fairness in the governor’s handling. Newspaper accounts of the term in the county may offer counterpoints to their arguments.
President dodges Tamany Hall postmaster appointment
The President faced opposition from independent Democrats over appointing a Tamany favored braves as New York postmaster. He then tried naming a State Senator friendly to Tamany, who refused the post. The President remains stuck between appeasing independents and Murphy without a straight Tamany choice.
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Tammany Hall
New York
Metropolis
State Senate
Tammany
Mr. Murphy
Excelsiors Vote to Attend Parade and Convention
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No 1 met Friday night and voted to attend the Orange County Volunteer Firemen's Association annual convention in Newburgh on October 5. Willits H. Davis James F. Dolom and Mark A. Hopkins named to arrange the trip with a local band providing music.
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Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company
No. 1
Local Social and Church Notes From Newburgh Area
Justice Herbert F. Cox returned home after spending part of Wednesday and Thursday in Newburgh. Averett B. Brown of Olean, formerly of this village, is a visitor at the Empire House. Mrs James Harvey VanKeuren was in Newburgh on Thursday. Newburgh needs readers to compare many places. New members were received by the Methodist Episcopal Church by letter and one probationer advanced to full membership. Mrs James K R McDonald and daughter Jessie McDonald of Platbush are guests of Miss Margaret A. Lodge at the Empire House. Maurice Ashton’s last will and testament was probated by Attorney James B. Graham this week with witnesses William P F Draper and James Madden. A social will be given by the ladies of the Reformed Church in the lecture room on the evening of May th.
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Montgomery
Justioe
Herbert F. Cox
Newburgh
Averett B. Brown
Olean
Empire House
James Harvey VanKeuren
Union Street
Methodist Episcopal Charen
Eix
Storm British Lines Near Hulluch Reported
Berlin reportsGerman troops stormed several British lines near Hulluch with an official statement dated May 12 1916 detailing frontline combat and shifts in trench positions.
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Berlin
Hulluch
Preparedness bills await hearing before Governor Whitman
Albany reports a major hearing next Monday on two critical preparedness measures. Senator George A. Slater and Assemblyman Clarence S. Welsh push separate bills to create statewide military training for youths 16 to 19 and to require physical training in all public and private schools. Governor Whitman is expected to favor the measures, with General John F. O'Ryan among speakers in support.
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Albany
Whitman
Capitol
George A. Slater
Westchester County
Clarence S. Welsh
John F. O’ryan
New York State National Guard
Slater
National Guard
State Board of Regents
Welsh
Association of National Guard Officers
New York State
State Education Department
Hille
Two Newton Residents Die Within Hours
Newton New Jersey May 13 Death came at the same hour Thursday to two well known Newton residents neighbors in the same street Thomas Harty 60 years old employed by Inez 26 years in the H W Merriam Shoe Company died at 830 after an illness of liver trouble at his home 56 Woodside avenue The other death was George W Condit 56 a stone mason of Woodside avenue He had gone to the garage of his two sons at 6 o clock to place paso line in a car he was taken ill apparently with a heart attack and returned home Dr Bruno Hood diagnosed acute indigestion
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Newton
N.J
Thomas Harty
Inez
H. W. Merriam Shoe Company
Woodside Avenue
George W. Condit
Pasoline
Bruno Hood
Pastor's Son Saves Day for Wesleyan
The Wesleyan Argus reports Harry M. Grinton, son of Rev. and Mrs. George W. Grinton, helped Wesleyan win a dramatic track meet on Andrus Field by tying the high jump record with a leap of five feet eight and three quarter inches, just below the school record of five feet nine and a half inches. He was accompanied by Miss Bayliss of Newburgh at the Junior Prom.
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Wesleyan Argus
Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan University
Andrus Field
Colgente
Wesleyan
Harry M. Grinton
George W. Grinton
College
Alan Madden to Launch Orange County Blu e Book Magazine
Alan Madden, longtime Orange County writer and former managing editor of the Newburgh News, plans to publish the Orange County Blue Book Magazine on May 20. The periodical will focus on Orange County subjects and the affairs of its people.
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Alan Madden
Orange County
Newburgh
Examinations for state scholarships at Cornell set in Goshen
Competitive examinations for state scholarships to Cornell University will be held at Goshen High School on Saturday June 3 starting at 9 o'clock. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and six months in the state common schools or academies. Subjects include English history geometry algebra and any two of Greek Latin French German or advanced mathematics. Physics or chemistry may replace mathematics. The history paper includes civil government. Six papers required. appointments by merit and district. Information from city or district superintendents.
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Cornell University
Goshen High School
Missionary Society Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church held a Thursday afternoon meeting in the Sunday school room with many ladies present. Mrs. Sinsabaugh spoke on the New York meeting, Mrs. Tompkins on Porto Rico work, Mrs. Ryerson on Nyack, and Mrs. Sweezy and daughter Mabel sang a duet. Refreshments followed the social hour.
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Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Sinsabaugh
Goshen
New York
F. C. Tompkins
Porto Rico
R. V. Ryerson
Nyack
C. H. Sweezy
Mabel
Woman's Missionary Society Meets at North Street Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of the North Street Congregational Church met at Mrs. C. Hornbeck’s home on Linden Avenue. Mrs. Nehilsen spoke on Armenia and Mrs. Stage reported on the Hudson River Association meeting at Sangerties. Mrs. Wood presented another book, The King's Highway, and a delegate was elected to attend the New York Congregational Conference in Binghamton May 16 to 18.
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Woman's Missionary Society
North Street
C. Hornbeck
Linden Avenue
Nehilsen
Armenia
New York Congregational Conference
Great Commander Visits Middletown Hive Meeting
The Middletown Hive No. 302 Ladies of the Maccabees hosted an official visit by Great Commander Mrs. McDaniels from Gedes Buffalo and District Deputy Mrs. from Gloversville. Attendees included Port Jervis Hive members. After the business session a social hour with refreshments followed.
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Middletown Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Pleasantly Surprised Miss Anna Fitzgerald Hosts at Lincoln Street
A Thursday evening surprise party at 29 Lincoln Street honored Miss Anna Fitzgerald. Guests included Miss Ella McCue and Miss Rose Lovely with solos by Thomas Doran Leo Leddy and Ella McCue. Music games and dancing filled the night ending around midnight with refreshments served.
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Anna Fitzgerald
Lincoln Street
Ella McCue
Rose Lovely
Thomas Doran
Leo Leddy
Miss Fitzgerald
Resignation Accepted of Hancock Presbyterian Pastor
At a Congregational meeting last Thursday evening the resignation of Rev J R Laing as pastor of the Hancock Presbyterian Church was accepted. It becomes effective the last of Syme. He was formerly pastor at Otaville.
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Laing
J. 3
Presbyterian Church of
Hancock
Syme
Presbyterian Church
Otiaville
Brooklyn College of Pharmacy Holds Graduation Exercises
The Brooklyn College of Pharmacy held its graduation Thursday evening in the Academy of Music. Howard N. Johnston, son of Mr and Mrs J D Johnston of this city, was among the graduates. Several Middletowners attended the exercises.
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Johnston
Brooklyn College of Pharmacy
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Howard N. Johnston
J. D. Johnston
Mr McMonagle Improves After Illness At Home
President and General Manager D C McMonagle of the Wallkill Transit Company has been ill at home for several days but is steadily improving. Friends hope he will soon be well as usual.
Ordeal of Rice in Criminal Interrogation Methods
In the east ground rice is used to detect criminals by fear drying the mouth, making it hard to swallow solid substances. The method hinges on fear causing a dry throat and difficulty in swallowing.
Trophy of good sense speech praised by judge
The toastmaster lauded the speech as a trophy of good sense while noting the crowd’s reaction and the judge’s remark on the types used making it a trophy.
Times-Press Want Columns Advertising Prompt
Classified note urges readers to use the Times-Press want columns for needs and advertisements. The short line promotes utilization of the paper’s classified section for locating goods and services.
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Times-Press
Times-Press letters on eggs and local probation notice
Readers report an egg production record from Branchville New Jersey with 56 159 eggs laid by 193 pullets from January to April this year averaging 19 percent per month per hen. A separate notice from Goshen New York notes district attorney action and a probation officer response in Middletown with remarks about a defendant’s reputation.
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Times-Press
Branchville
N. J
F. C. Jones
Aldrich
Dutchess County
Arnold
Charles J. Knapp
Orange County
Middletown
WM. A. Handerson
Goshen
Butterfly Emerges From City Cocoon
Eugene Peck of Houston and Sprague avenues shows a butterfly capturing the city’s interest. A large cocoon found on a post during last winter’s blizzards hatched into a fine specimen that emerged inactive at first then became active in recent days.
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Eugene Peck
Houston
Sprague A Nues
Platt backs rural credits bill in House debate
Congressman Platt active on rural credits bill on Banking and Currency Committee. He spoke for 20 minutes during Tuesday debate and plans to vote in favor of the measure.
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Washington
Platt
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Campbell Hall Benefit By Middletown Artists
Miss Ethel L. Rosevear and a group of Middletown artists present an evening of entertainment at Campbell Hall Church on Friday May 19 at 8 o clock to raise funds for Otterkill Fire Company No 1. Campbell Hall ladies will serve ice cream and cake. all are invited to attend.
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Ethel L. Rosevear
Newburgh Recruiting Drives For Companies E And L
This week is recruiting week for Companies E and L in Newburgh. They aim to recruit 200 with 100 already secured. A parade preceded a demonstration in the Armory where Major James F. Sheehan and other officers gave addresses.
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Newburgh
James F. Sheehan
British forces fend off German attack on Dead Man's Hill
Paris reports two German attempts to recapture the western slope of Dead Man's Hill were frustrated by artillery. Artillery activity continued in Avecourt Wood and Devaumont Vaux as noted by the war office.
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Paris
Dead Man's Hill
Avecourt Wood
Devaumont Vaux
War Office
Ellis Family Attends Mrs Winfield Funeral in New Jersey
Mrs W H Ellis and daughter Marion left for Asbury Park New Jersey to attend the funeral of Mrs F E Winfield sister of Mrs Ellis.
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Blooming
W. H. Ellis
Marion
Asbury Park
N. J
Ellis
Indaw
F. E. Winfield
Platt to Attend Mohonk Peace Conference Next Week
Congressman Platt plans a day or two at the Peace Conference at Lake Mohonk in May. He has attended these meetings for several years and will participate in the ongoing discussions.
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Washington
Congressman Platt
Lake Mohonk
Platt
Heffron Leaves Holmes Music for Harper Brothers
William C. Heffron, after eighteen months with Holmes Music Co., resigns to take a position with Harper Brothers in New York City.
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New York
William C. Heffron
Holmes Music Co
Harper Bros
New York City
Albany Meeting Brings Dr H C McBrair Homeward
At the dental convention Dr H C McBrair attended the State Dental Society gathering in Albany on Thursday and returned home Friday forenoon.
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H. C. McBrair
State Dental Society
Albany
Dissolution of partnership sparks public quarrel between partners
In a Judge magazine excerpt, two partners clash over their failed alliance. One accuses the other of acting childish while the other defends his stubborn stance, saying he has resisted the other’s influence. The dialogue highlights a strained business split.
Ebb Tide
Seafaring folk once watched for tides to guide their voyages and daily duties as seasons shifted and the shoreline shaped their routes and routines.
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John D. Stivers
H. Knickerbocker
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N.Y
Congress
Stivers Pen TT Company
John D. Stiv Ore
Weorgeery
M. Stivers
Siddletown
N. Y
Matt
Lord Kelwin
Oliver Lodge
Herbert Spencer
Bradley
Judge Troward
William James
Troward
Excelsiors
Frederic T. Cardozo
International News Service
Cornell
1St Presbyterian Society Meeting
Congregational Society Meets
Bullville, N. Y
Handerson
Poughkeepsie
Favors
Campbell Hall
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