Airship Lost in Fog and Transatlan tic Hopes
St John s May 15 The dirigible C-5 arrived after a 25 hour 45 minute cruise from Montauk Point and reached anchorage at 9 45 PM NY time Weather was clear during the flight but fog and rain later set in An error in reckoning by the navigator was corrected Hawker and Raynham joined the welcome party for the American airship.
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Associated Press
St. John’s
Montauk Point
Anchorage
New York
Hawker
Raynham
St. John's
Newfoundland
Chicago
Azores
Trepassey
Towers
NGS
NC4
Lisbon
N. F
Cape Cod
Halifax
Trepascey Bay
St John's
Montauk
One Year For Murder Five To Fifteen For Hold Up
In New Jersey, Frank Heater age 21 of Warwick and Lloyd Edsall age 19 of Dover received prison terms for highway robbery. Heaters got ten to fifteen years and Edsall five to fifteen after pleading guilty in special sessions. They robbed William Cortight and were accused in a second Franklin robbery, with Edsall forcing the gun and Heater taking a watch and money. Heater wept at sentencing. He and his brother had been involved in the 1916 Conklin murder case, receiving a lighter sentence due to youth.
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Newton
Hetu
New Jersey
Ailen R. Shay
Frank Heater
Warwick
Lloyd Edsall
Dover
Edsall
Franklin
William Cort- Tight
Chilton Banta
Cortright
Heater
Daniel Conklin
Bellvale
St. Stephen’s Cemetery
Young Heater
Brother
Seeger
Middletown Soldiers in Germany May Head Home Soon
An Associated Press dispatch from Coblenz, Germany, reports that if the Germans sign the peace terms, all American troops except the First, Second and Third Regular divisions will be out of the occupied district by June 1 or proceed home after that date. Preparations for embarkation would begin once terms are signed, with many Middletown soldiers in the area, including veterans of the List Pioneers.
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Germany
Apollo Club Spring Concert Set For May 26 In Middletown
The Apollo Club announces its second concert of the season for Monday evening May 26 in Middletown. Distinguished contralto Alma Beck will perform several numbers, hailed by Music News and The Springfield Homestead for her refined voice and captivating stage presence.
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Apollo Club
Clu
Alma Beck
Heck
Middletown
Miss Beck
Chicago
Seve
Springfield
Mass
Miss Neck
Railroads Face No Money to Fund Undergrade Crossing Fix
Railroads lack funds to spend on safety at the Eausi Cheeler undergrade crossing. The Middletown and Tort Jervis Automobile Clubs seek an auction to fix the danger, but the War Department has issued a federal power prohibiting such work at this site due to no available money. Government control of railroads likely means no funds will be forthcoming. Real estate notes record G W Line selling Grace farm to M H J Stant, and other local property transfers in Pine, Illinois and Orange County.
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Middletown
Tort
G. W. Line
Pine Push
M. HH
Passengi
Mads Tetoted Reg
A. Henschel
John
Iseman
Hanforg Street
George W Cole
Cole
Archibald Taylor Company
Tuc
Judge Tompkins Visits Warwick
Warwick Masons observe Past Masters Night with Grand Lodge official Arthur S. Tompkins visiting Warwick Lodge accompanied by Elwood C Smith and J. Floyd Halstead. Five candidates received the third degree as a Masonic quartet performed. Refreshments followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Pierson
F. c. Cary
Geo. R. Wood
Arthur
Tompkins
Grand Lodge of Masons
State of New York
Warwick Lodge
Elwood C Smith
Monroe
J. Floyd Halstead
Goshen
W. M. Frank Herbert
Masonic Quartet
Dayton and Tannery
Wilson Message To Be Short One
President Wilson advised cable companies that the message to the forthcoming successor of Commerce will be only a few hundred words long. It will be cablable probably on the day of delivery.
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Ageociated Presa
Paris
Wilson
Comerees
Ban Lifted on Express for N Y Workers
Addison N. Baker chief of the American Hallway Express Company says the strike by Lex York employees is over and operations may resume. The return to work clears the path for resumed express service in New York City.
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N. Y
Addison N. Baker
American Hallway Express
Lex York
Teesday
Suipmeria Iy
Bainia
New York
Three Die While In Office As Overseer Of The Poor
In Goshen May 34 three persons died in succession while holding the office of overseer of the poor. Edward Wood Noble A. Hreg George M. Wilkes served during the expired term of Mr Lorland after his death and Mrs Wilkes continued until her term ended.
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Goshen
Edward Wood
Noble A. Trleg
George M. Wilkes
Wilkea
Lorland
Government Post Won By Miss Mary E Dolfint in Washington
Miss Mary E Dolfint of Winter Inn Tacently received 20 appointment in the War Risk Insurance Department at Washington. Previously she taught in Hurieyville before entering Government service.
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Mary E. Dolfint
Winter
War Risk Insurance Department
Washington
Hurieyville
Golden Anniversary Marks Newburgh Mission Society Event
Delegates from all sections of the Newburgh district attended the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting at St Pauls Church. Rev Fred W Stacey led devotionals, with remarks from district superintendent Rev Dr H E Wright and president Mrs C E Townsend. Reports highlighted healthy funds and active programs in youth, children, and literature work as the gathering adjourned after announcements for the afternoon session.
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Newburgh
New York
H. E. Wright
Stacey
C. E. Townsend
J. A. Cornish
Walden
A. Terwilliger
Hichland
C. J. DuBois
Emily Sunderland
Liberty
W. Coons
Ellenville
LL T. Liddell
Monticotin
W. Ackford
Brewing 24 percent beer deemed illegal as court order looms
Washington May 11 Att Gen Palmer advised the Internal Revenue Service to enforce an official view that 24 percent beer brewing is illegal. Authorities explained the ruling does not curtail the sale of beer or a devolution by the New York Federal District Court in the case under consideration.
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Associated Dre
Washington
Palmer
Roper
New York
Federal Dixttici
Ean Deine
Fosdick Named American Representative to League Council
Raymond Fosdick, a New York lawyer and former chairman of the wartime commission for training camp activities, will serve as the American representative on the Council of the League of Nations. Official confirmation was announced today.
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Associated Press
Washington
Raymond Fosdick
New York
Commission
Council
League of Nations
Norwich Man Named Commissioner In Orange County Case
Governor Smith appoints David F. Lee of Norwich as commissioner to examine charges against J. D. Wilson Jr. Orange County District Attorney. Charles Morschauser of Poughkeepsie named, declined due to acquaintance with parties. Lee to report findings and conclusions to the Governor.
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David F. Lee
Norwich
Wilson
Alfred E. Smith
David B. Lee
New York
J. D. Wil Uu
Hirschberg
Harry Thaw
Mr. Hirschberg
Mr. Lee
Henry Hirschberg
Newburgh
J. D. Wilson, Jr
County of Orange
Fire at the State Hospital Little Damage
A small blaze at the State Hospital near 1:30 pm was sparked by faulty wiring. Sparks from a short circuit set an end of a rafter near the Butter plate, but the fire was discovered early and extinguished by hospital firemen with a extinguisher, with no injuries or major damage.
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State Hospital
Institution
Institution Department
James
District Attorney Comments On Meola Prosecution
District Attorney J. D. Wilson Jr states charges were brought against Harry Meola of this city and that Deputy Attorney General Wilbur W. Chaimbers has superseded him in the Meola case. A Newburgh News reporter was told Wilson indirectly appeared in a case secured through Meola by a Middivong lawyer. The lawyer, unable to handle it at the time, asked Wilson to take over, and Wilson said he disqualified himself under the conditions despite no prior dealings with Meola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wison, Jr
Harry Meola
Witson
Wilbur W. Chaimbers
Meola
Newburgh News
Cam2
Wilson
Charter Night Observed as Rotary Club Receives Charter
On May 13 Charter MENL was observed by the Rotary Club with a Disney musical entertainment. District Governor George F. Duran paid his first official visit and presented the charter. Members and guests attended, though some officers were absent.
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Pouchikeesjte
Rotary Glad Nerve
Neilson More
Diesney
Istrict
George F. Duran
Miesiu
Cluhe
Neich
Ridgebury Plans Soldier Welcome Event
Ridgebury to host a reception for returning soldiers Friday evening at two Ridgebury churches. A Sunday evening observance by the Epworth League at the M E Depot Glate Hill is planned with all members urged to participate.
Body Taken Up After 17 Years
Montgomery May 15 The body of John Schatzle was removed from St Marys cemetery to a Kingston cemetery after seventeen years. He formerly lived in Burnside. Digging of three graves was needed to locate the remains. His daughter Miss Silvina Schatzle learned that her mother, who had sent her here to prepare the Kingston burial for both, had died during the exhumation.
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Montgomery
John Schatzle
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Kingston
Burnside
Silvina Schatzle
City Merchants Plan Half Holiday This Season
The merchants' committee of the Chambers of Commerce, at a meeting with leading city merchants, decided to schedule a half holiday each week this season as in former years, with the exact day to be announced soon. They favor a series of social trips by the chamber and urge arrangements for two or more sea trips during the season.
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Chambers of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Erie Victory Loan Subscriptions Hit 72 Million
New York reports preliminary figures showing Victory Liberty notes subscriptions totaling 72,162,200 with an average purchase around 26 dollars per note. Details indicate strong regional support with Erie leading in participation.
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New York
Sinai Fhorersiil
Ene Talitoad
Death of an Old Resident Thursday
George N. Morrow of the Expire Garage Company announces the demolition of the old Walikit Hotel property at Montgomery. A new Montgomery Buck Garage, 100 by low feet frame structure, will be ready for occupancy in about one month and will be managed by James Gill of Montgomery. Over 207 peders daily, advertisement highlights.
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George N. Morrow
Expire Garage Company
Montgomery
de knoeDan
Montgomery Buck
James Gill
Allies Reply to Germans Austria to Get German Delegates
German delegates keep pleading with Allied representatives amid escalating discussions. Austrian officials report heavy diplomatic engagement as parties seek terms.
Foch Sent to Rhine to Act If Germans Refuse Treaty
Paris May 12 Immediate measures to subdue Germany were hinted after the Council of Four sent Marshal Foch to the Rhine to act if the peace treaty is not signed. The move signals preparedness to take necessary steps should German delegates refuse to sign.
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Foc
Rhine
Associated Press
Paris
Allies press on with Austro terms and German notes
Paris May 14 The Council of Four rejects von Brockdorff-Rantzau note on labor legislation and asserts decisions assure reforms for workers after five years of war. May 15 Austrian terms to be presented next Wednesday dismantling Skoda works. Hungarian delays cloud Austrian negotiations. Dr Karl Renner brings Austrian delegation to St Germain for terms. German pleas on prisoners and labor answered by Allies. continued on page six.
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Associated Press
Paris
Council of Four
von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Clemenceau
Peace Conference
Tris
Austria
Skoda
Amonz
France
Karl Renner
St. Germain
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E. Madden Decker
New York Guard
War Department
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Camp Dix
N. J
Mol. Hadse
Frankin Street
Sean
Virginia
Wrather
Tedar
Jersey City
Coblenz
A Times Press
Judge Tompkins
Foreign Mission Society
St. Paul's
Charles Morschauser
Smith
Morschauser
Times- Press
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Erie
Jace Dia Demarsa
Cary
N. Morrow
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International Labor
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