New Skipper Appointed for Company L Seventy-First
George Francis Terry was named commanding officer of Company L, Seventy-First New York Infantry, with rank of captain. The oath was taken at Major Delamater’s headquarters, with several officers present. Post-ceremony, Terry exchanged his lieutenant’s insignia for captain’s and congratulatory remarks followed from Major Delamater and battalion staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Francis Terry
Cospmany L
New York
George J. Terry
Delamiter
Seventy First’s
Wdelamater
Company L
Terry
Forbes
Middletown
Cornwall Ritte
Charles Scott
Middleland
Goshen Range
Alexader Granatay
Delamater
Platos
Expert Report on City Schools Highlights Health Reforms
Superintendent J F Tuehill receives Cohinlin Inbveralty expert findings on Orange county schools amid war conditions. The report urges medical inspector oversight, a registered nurse at set salary to supervise follow ups, annual examinations for 12 000 pupils, dental clinic establishment, and improved physical training facilities with indoor play areas. Action expected at a western meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Tuehill
Cohinlin
Oranke County
Hartman
Devell
Gondi Nona
Diadlet
Neel
K Silary
Dustee
Kee
Phan An
Ain
Progent
AI Onal
Uasd
Todiadian
Posalids
Grangers Targeted by Binghamton as College Rally Unfolds
A fragmented report notes Binghamton pursues Grangers amid a gathering of officials at a New York State College event. It mentions conventions, consent procedures, and attendance of delegates from multiple communities.
Loyalty Day Draft Proclamation Urged by Senator
International News reports Senator Roy P. of Bai Chim urges Governor Plot to issue a proclamation naming a Loyalty Day to mark the draft start under government authority. The proposal aims to designate a national day of loyalty and allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internation V News
Wis -Wiriontirstwas
Peters Club Is Match Winner At Interclub Civillan Gallery
The Peters Rate and Revolver Club of Kings Mills Ohio won the Interclub Civillan Gallery competition of the National Rifle Association with an aggregate 9025 of 10000 points. Middletown Rifle Club finished sixth with 9454 of 10006. Final standings show Joe Club winning Clase 1 in watch with 9766, Chicago IF Club leading overall. In a separate case the Appellate Division unanimously affirmed Mary Smiths $2210 judgment against Solomon Van Etten Turner and Charles W Bnyder for care and board of Turners child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Rate and Revolver Club
Kings Mills
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Middletown Rifle Club
Peters Club
Civillan
Middletown
Middletown Aggregation
Chicago
Iffy
Watch
Bt Qreme
Mary Smith
Solomon van Etten Turner
Charles W. Bnyder
Supreme Court
Goshen
Binith
Turner’ Child
Rofuse, Malthy
Ils City
Parents Day program at Unionville church note
Unionville May Lé-Parenta Tay observed in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning with decorated services. The program included recitations and a message to parents from the pastor. Mother's Day was observed at the M I Church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unionville
May
Presbyterian
M. i
Aml
Lester Schovley
New York
Sod
Rev Frank Besant Dies at 76 in Theosophist Stem
London The Key reports the death of Rev Frank Besant aged 76. Noted for his controversial marriage to Mrs Anta Besant and years as vicar of a Lincolnshire village, his life intertwined with law disputes over custody of their daughter Mabel Besant and public debates on philosophy and religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pront
London
the Key
Frank Benant
Mra
Anta Hesant
Theosophiat Widher Ownd Leckier Oon
Mre Hoesant Wan
Mabel
Besant
Karlen Uradbanga
Fom
Ios
Randa Tole
Frank Besant
Jedant
Wawarelag
Order of the Eastern Star
Wilde
Walden
Patty
Denville
Walden Chapter
George J. Hoorbeck
Kingston
BC. Hoornbeek
Fier Iate
Hat Clty
Unis Village
Burr Eaton
Mre
Ben Eaton
Mildred Exton
Irving Carman
Ferents
Wim
Carman
Napanoch
John B. Ris
Gaylord Marshall Andister
Virginia Marshall
Ubts
Marshall
Walden High School
Georges Gosselin
Freeport
L. 1
Shiels
Lackawack
Artis
EL. Henry
Ellenville
Mitchell Hote
Ry Auto
Mirage strikes halt to operations in remote desert camp
Owing to a mirage and harsh desert conditions, operations are suspended at a western front outpost. Reports describe extreme heat thirst and salvage concerns as critical factors guiding the pause, with military authorities and allied forces assessing the situation and safety risks for troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mala
Campalcaing
Mesopotamia
Osha
Mlegaindor
Trench Accentiet
Hoosier ministers seek chaplain roles amid war demand
Indiana national guard seeks eight chaplains as preachers from Indianapolis and surrounding areas apply. Only four chaplains currently serve, one per unit, prompting many ministers to request postings in the army of service amid ongoing mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Linnapols
Ind -Tao
Tdiana
Smith
Indiana National Waand
Srotra
City Officials Plan Largest State Conference in Buffalo
Albany reports the State Conference of Mayors and Other City Officials will meet June 18 to 14 in Buffalo. Governor Whitman and Senators Sage Brown discuss revenue sources and constitutional issues. Engineers Wooley and Woller address street lighting, assessment and paying contracts amid a busy, entertainment filled program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Rest
Albany
New York State
Buffalo
Charles 8. Whitmacr
Elon R. Brown
Henry M. Sage
Brown
Dua Cusa
Tome
Sage
W. Thomas Wooles
Schenectady
W. Hart Woller
Binghamton
Mr. Wooley
Mr. Woller
Commissieune of Finance
Charles 8. Hii
Iton
George W. Wickersham
New York City
Clement J. Driscoll
Homer Folks
New York
Corneliia FP. Biron
Holtalo
King of the Loyalty Islands Among Dead
A WWI casualty notice from Sydney names Kins Waliamsy of the Australian Infantry at the French front. A Loyalty Islands native, his claim to kingship and ties to France are noted, along with his service in Boer War and actions in New Guinea. The report highlights racial depictions and wartime sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syitnes
Austodia
France
Elsiin
Loralty Islands
Trinish
Watrinma Ans
Sydney
Nia
Siah Seais
Innier
Fateat
Conteh Hate
Autemebber
Mtncation
Cnltire
Aprak
Eial Langage
German New Guinea
Britain
Hunt Memorial building cornerstone ceremony in Ellenville
May 23 ceremony planned for the Hunt Memorial building cornerstone laid with a program led by H Westlake Coonswellog as chairman. The event includes The Star-Spangled Banner, music by Clayton's Military Band, prayers, an original poem by Mrs. Edgar Mackey, and remarks by Rev. W M Maler and Rev. BE Count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilvoville
Hunt Memorial
H. Westlake Coonswellog
Clayton
Maler
BE. BE. Count
Bulgaria
Edgar Mackey
J. E. Appley
America
Edenvile
St. Lawrence
Governery
N. Y
Soundproof Room Promises Quiet For Mothers And Neighbors
Chicago readers learn of an invention by Northwestern University professor Hamlin, a nondisclosable room to mute cries. The design uses felt mounts, door frame compression, and an invisible board to seal gaps, plus air channels in walls and ceilings to dampen sound throughout the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Chicago
Scar
Teeing Hamlin
Musical Conservatory
Northwestern University
Flamlin
Extra Session Unlikely as Legislature Hangs on Federal Aid
Albans May 16 The legislature faces an unlikely extra session as Governor Whitman and Speaker See await federal action. Assembly members named to a war committee include Simon L. Adier of Mentos as chair and lawmakers from Jefferson, Aldany, Chautauqua, Falcon, Kings, Erie, Manhattan, and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machol
Jefferson
Law
Deeds Filed at Goshen land transfers across Newburgh and Warwick
A string of property conveyances lists Katherine G M Koboo and others selling to Anna Kempler in Newburgh for 4666 dollars, plus Warwick Savings Bank to Katie Meyer in Warwick for 4500 dollars. Other transfers include Ferdinand Seaford to Warwick Bavinas Asok for 4056 dollars, Josephine Sloat to Mary Wald on South Street Newburgh for 1200 dollars, Moves Smith to John D Orr in Warwick for 1450 dollars, Lulu M McKibbon to Joseph Sinat on South Street Newburgh for 50 dollars, Irving R Cook to Sophie B Cook in Newburgh for 500 dollars, William J Rue Jr to Frank N Proffer and wife in New Windsor for 10 dollars, Ida J VanSteentergh to Frank E Kyte and wife in Goshen for 1 dollar, Corwin E Fayer and wife to Ann Martin in Middletown for 1 dollar, Harriet J Templeton to Burton D Wells on Dubois Street Newburgh for 2500 dollars, and Harriet C Hinchilfe and Joseph Mel Crystal executors to Euphemina Gabbey in Wallkill for 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine G. M. Koboo
Newburgh
Anna Kempler
Courtney Avenue
Newbursh
Warwick Savings Bank
Warwick
Katie Meyer
Brooklyn
Ferdinand V. Seaford
Warwick Bavinas Asok
Josephine Sloat
Mary Wald
South Street
Smith
Greenwood Lake
John D.,orr
Paterson
N. J
Lulu M. McKibbon
Joseph Sinat
Irving R. Cook
Sophie B. Cook
William J. Rue, Jr
New Windsor
Frank N. Proffer
Ida J. VanSteentergh
Goshen
Frank E., Kyte
Golden Hill Avenue
Corwin E. Fayer
Minisink
Ann Martin
Middletown
Wickham Avenue
Harriet J. Templeton
Burton D Wells
Dubois Street
Diamea C. Hinchilffe
Joseph Mel Crystal
Euphemina Gabbey
Wallkill
Program by Pupils of H J Bogardus at Pine Bush May 18
Pine Bush May 16 The program by pupils of H J Bogardus at Graham's Church Friday evening May 18 at 6 15 features piano solos duets and ensemble pieces. Performers include Mildred Kippenburg Catherine Andersen William Hayes Constance McKenney and others under teacher supervision with works by Rossini Arensky Schytte and Bohm among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Bogardus Fine Entertainment
Pine Bush
H. J. Bogardus
Graham's Church
Dien Bey
Carman
William Eaves
Nevin
William Hayes
William
Marie Croine
William Tell
Rossini
Theoore Weler
Constance McKenney
Eurade Marcha
Fiano Truet
Fal Constance
Gladie McKennes
Ha Fountain
Bohm
Barron Martiirite Watson
Pano Sola
Dividend small for his many creditors
Newburgh reports John T. Cronin of Beacon faced a court action by creditors. A committee estimates only about 8 cents on the dollar can be paid. Cronin ran a grocery and delicatessen. committees led by J. W. Matthews & Co. and Weldon F. Weetman oversaw the affairs without legal counsel, incurring 1487.95 in expenses. The estate shows 1,201.8 in claims and 205 secured by chattel mortgage, leaving a small recovery for creditors. A separate note: Liverpool college students plant and harvest a 15 acre potato farm near Liverpesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
John T. Cronin
Beacon
Cronin
J. W. Matthews & Company
Weldon F Weettm
Ten candidates receive decree at Cornwall Council
At the May 16 regular Cornwall Council meeting Mondly night ten candidates were initiated into the first and second degree by the degree team for Newburgh Council. The list includes Grand Knight James A. Btapleton Deputy Grand Knight William Beahan Chancellor Cornelius Parker and others. After ceremonies refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornwall Council
Dagree
Newburgh Council
James A. Btapleton
William Beahan
Cornelius Parker
Henry Pecheuz
Leo Byhine
Carl Hasdenteufel
Charles Ruppebolt
Joseph Mulligan
Joseph O'Donnell
Thomas
Anti Gambling Act Upheld in Appeals Conviction Upheld
Albany May 16 Court of Appeals upholds constitutionality of amended race track anti gambling law proh ibiting bookmaking with or without writing The cases include Tortera Hoffman Solomon and Cahn at Jamaica and Aqueduct tracks Their convictions were sustained by the Appellate Division Second Department first under the amended law to reach oral bookmaking The attack claimed the phrase bookmaking without writing was too vague but the court rejected the challenge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Court of Appell
Joseph Tortera
Morrix Hoffman
Jarnacia
Morris Solomon
Jules Cahn
Ueduct
Appellate Division
Second Department
Experiment on Barley as a Wheat Substitute
Wisconsin researchers report barley could become a common substitute for white bread muffins and other cereals. The War Research Committee at the University of Wisconsin aims to conserve barley and ease the wheat shortage while delivering economical options for housewives. Wisconsin accounts for about one eighth of the U.S. barley crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Madison
Wis
War Research Committee
Home Economics Department
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
United States
Bootleg Whiskey Reaches $7 A Quart In Coal District
Oak Creek Colorado reports a spike in illegal liquor prices after the state law limits individuals to two quarts monthly. Bootleggers flood the market as demand remains high, the contraband whiskey now selling for seven dollars per quart, up from prior levels around three dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Oak Creek
Col
Two Erie Branch Trains Withdrawn in New Service Cut
Central Valley May 16 Erie branch removes two daily trains under new ugenie effective Sunday. The 6:57 morning service used by local commuters to New York and the 7:21 evening train from Harriman are canceled, prompting fears that four daily trains may be further dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Valley
Erie
New York
Harriman
State will not commandeer private automobiles
The state does not intend to seize private cars within its borders, despite earlier authoritatively noted plans. Adjutant General Stotesbury confirmed that no such action is contemplated by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stotesbury
Montgomery Village Trustees Ban Weapons in Nmit
Montgomery May 16 The village trustees pass a resolution prohibiting the firing of cannon big arc crackers or pistols in the corporation. The Montgomery Guards drilled on the Isaac Jennlars fail on Moucar night. A joint Sunshine Poughters Youth's Companion Clan meeting will be held at Brick Church Range Friday night May 15. Wordman reports Clarence Crabree and Ramipins Suydam passed entrance medicals for regular cavalry service. Daniel Van Alat was in Middletown on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Nmit
Montgomery Guards
Isaac Jennlars
Sunshine Poughters
Brick Church Range
Wordman
Clarence Crabree
Raoipins Suydam
New York
Daniel van Alat
Middle Town
Ferndale and Nearby Families Gather for Weekend Visits
Ferndale residents and relatives from Jef ferroomspile Moonie and Rideotech Park spent Sunday visiting friends and neighbors. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hemmer and family, Mr and Mrs Aaron Stanton and others were seen socializing, with Winnie Farle noted for bringing a cake to Libbertx Sunday. The community reports busy threshing and hunting for new items, with local advertising urged in the Timet-Prees columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndale
Joseph Hemmer
Oliver Cooley
Aaron Stanton
Sundar
Ira Porter
Moonie
J. Gil
Winnie Farle
E. Earle
Charlies
Rideotech
Park
N. J
Geover Este Chester Benedictsas
Librny
Hopes for Big Delegation to Billy Sunday Meeting
Under Christian Endeavor auspices a large group from the city plans a Memorial Day trip to New York to attend Billy Sunday’s afternoon meeting. Departure is 8 10 p m via Erie from Klacity, return 9 10 p m. Round trip $2 64. reservations secured at the Tabernacle with transportation arranged if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers
New York
Erie
Klacity
Tabernacle
Bunday
Taternacle
Alto
Harold Shafer
Iseman’s
John Post
Carson & Towner Co
Army aviators fatally injured in midair plunge into James River
Two Curtiss aviation school instructors, Ted Heckenvers and Clarente Curtis, were seriously hurt when their plane stalled and fell 76 feet into the James River. Heckenvers, the instructor, is believed to be dying. Curtis sustained multiple injuries, including broken ribs and possible internal damage. Readily rescued by nearby Scots and rushed to Riverside Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We International News Service
Ewport News
Army
Curtiss Aviation School
James River
Riverside Hospital
Ted Heckenvers
Clarente Curtis
5000 Rookies All Lamed Up At Plattsburg May 16
About 500 rookies in officer training camp here crawled from bunks with lame packs and aching arms after a strenuous first day of drill. Officers commissions arrive for sixty. Corporal Theodore Roosevelt Jr instructs rookies in drill terms as three hours of practice close the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy International News Service
Plattsburg
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Jos
Burchsted Case Given to Jury
Newburgh May 16 Algernon B R Burchsted case at Paterson Brewing Company was given to the jury at 10 o clock. A motion to compel a mistrial over alleged remarks by a juror after adjournment was denied by Judge Hirschberg after it was found the juror talking was not on the jury in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Prees
Newburgh
Algernon BR. Burchsted
Paterson Brewing Company
Loido
Hirschberg
Auto entrapment ends when glass cuts way out
Valparaiso Indiana report says Edward J. Vanatter, railroad train master, was trapped five hours when his car overturned in a swamp. He used a windshield shard to pry the door and escape into a farm house, after learning of his brother Lieutenant John W. Vanatter's death in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Valparaiso
Ind
Edward J. Vanatter
Garr & Interurban Railway
Vanatter
John W. Vanatter
France
Theo
Rome
Married Recruit Wedding Stuns Unit Ceremony
Private Mareld J. Clarke of the Second Illinois Infantry and Mien Jensiy Abd were married beneath the hatcom as the regiment stood at parade. The clergyman spoke of duty as the couple exchanged vows while weary guests sobbed and Mrs Clarke consented to the marriage despite the fiancé’s sober declaration he could not delay enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry International Newe Service
Chicago
Denrath Amarchear
Baronets
Mareld J. Clarke
Inols Infantry
Mien Jensiy Abdteh
Briestoom
Mar G
Jandy
Clergman
Guns Useful as Trophies
London war office officials plan to distribute captured canes as trophies to troops in home districts. A number are sent to supply channels and may be shipped to Constad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
War Office
Consda
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Thas
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Muito
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Loyalty Islands
Fagland
Ann
Parligpment
Ellesville
Spalding
Stien
Gaynor Mildred Kippenburg
Barcarole
Cece Ere
Geere Hoffman
Miss Evans
Fiune
Piatto Solo
Catherine Andersen
Pan
John Cassady
T. Cronin
Vass Awsoiated Press
Ldvetpeal
Laretpeal College
Liverpesi
Columaus
C. B
Burchsted
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