Uncle of T. K. and E. P. DeWitt Dead
Sutherland DeWitt, prominent Elmira citizen and uncle of T. K. and E. P. DeWitt, died after a long career in railroading and commerce. Born in Kingston on April 9, 1320, he worked as a civil engineer on the Erie and Ontario railways, later served as station agent at Bradford and as an Adams Express agent in Elmira, and held Masonry and mutual benefit posts with noted service records.
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Sutherland DeWitt
T. K
RE. P. DeWitt
DeWitt
Elmira
Kingston
Ulster County
Charles Gerret DeWitt
Congress
Ulster and Sullivan
Andrew Jackson
John C. Calhoun
Joel B. Sutherlad
Pennslvania
Sutherland
Charles DeWitt Sutherland
Navy Department
Washington, Sutherland
Middletown, N. Y
Erie Railway
Piermont
Nudson
Middletown
New York City
Dunkirk
N. Y
Binghamton
Corps of
Civil Engineers
Owego
Hornell
Cochecton
Stony Brook
Dansville
Allegany County
Toronte
Canada
Ontario, Simcoe & Huron
Toronto
Hen and Chicksens
Collingwood
Lake Hurhon
Indianapolis
Ind
Decatur
Indiana
Westlard
New York
Bradford
Simcoe County
United States and
Adams Companies
Express
el Fuira
Adams
Masons
Expressmen’s Mutual Benefit Association
Soldier Dies From Wound In Union Hill Militia Light
Private Frank McEntee of Company A Seventy first Infantry died after a rifle wound near Hazel Sulivan County following Monday noon. Despite efforts by nerve and brain specialists and med ical officers from New York City and Middletown, the 15 year old boy died at Thrall Hospital at 11 40 p m Wednesday night. He was born January 10 1897 in New York City and survived by his parents and a brother Herbert. His remains were sent to Union Hill for burial.
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New York City
Frank McEcee
Company A
Seventy-first Regiment
Hazel
Roscoe
Sulivan County
Thrall Llospicel
MenEntee
Union Hud
Lucious A. Salisbury
M. C
McEntee
Thrail Hospital
Mittletown
Hazel Anb
Salisbury
William Sharp
Sharp
Lott
Middletown
Moses A. Stivers
B. J. Shelley
Ath Street
Union Hill
M. J
Gspin
William Fearn
Rockifellow Burial Company
Erie
Frank McEntee
Frank A. Mckintee
Mainie Mahoney
Union Hu, NL J
Herbert
Private Kelly Trial Opens for Court Martial in Middletown
The first Middletown general court martial centers on Private John T. Kelly of the Seventy-first New York Regiment, charged in the April 7 shooting death of John Deering. Judge advocate Lt. Thomas C. O. and Major Walter A. Delamaier preside with a full officer panel as proceedings adjourn for counsel.
U S Torpedo Boat Destroyers Active in European Waters
London reports that American torpedo boat destroyers have joined patrols hunting German submarines, with editors praising the US Navy. Steamer crews claim sighting five destroyers convoying a large ship, while Washington says no official confirmation yet of submarine encounters.
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International News Service
London
United States Navy
United States
Zeebrugge
Washington
Tslea
State Department
Naval omM-r Clals
Alexieff
Petrograd
Trieste
Dulng
Daing
Gulf of Panzavo
Germany
Berlin
Sull
New Escape Route for Slacker Exposed by Marine Recruiter
Newark May 17 a Marine Corps recruiter uncovered a scheme to dodge service by faking color perception tests. A young man who failed the test obtained a government service card by deception, but aroused suspicion after being questioned and admitted the ruse.
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Newark
N. J
Bari McManous
United States Marine Corps
Flag Raising at Ridgebury Church Draws Notables
On Saturday afternoon a flag raising will occur at Ridgebury Presbyterian Church. The flag was donated by Mrs. Danvers of New York City. Senator John D. Stivers is expected to present the flag. Attending will be Major Lucius A Salisbury and other officers from the Seventy first Sanitary Detachment, plus members of the First New York Infantry. Cars will transport guests to Ridgebury for the event. An attractive program is planned and a large turnout is anticipated.
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Ridgebury Presbyterian Church
Danvers
New York City
Ridgebury Church
Wawayanda
John D. Stivers
Lucius A Salisbury
M. C
Seventy-first Regiment
Moses A. Stivers
Jacob §. Ballman
I. J. Shelley
Sanitary Detachment
First Negiment, New York Infantry
Hidgebury
Haseen
Local Supreme Court cases prompt claims of theft and injury
Newburgh May 13 The Supreme Court hears A C N Thompson Bay Ridge Middles town Company bankrupt against Samuel Hayne Christie to recover 317 dollars alleging conversion Christie now resides in Eden Hite The next case Laura M Bryant versus Wallkill Transit Company seeks 5000 dollars in damages for injuries from a fall from a trolley in Middletown in August 1914.
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Times-Press
Newburgh
Supreme Court
A. C.N. Thomp- Sol
Y Bay Ridge-Middletown Company
Samuel Hayne Christie
Christiie
Eden- Hite
Laura M. Bryant
Wallkirl Transit Company
Middletown
New Industry May Locate Here
Cham ber of Commerce directors met at the Elks Club to discuss bringing a substantial industry to the city. Encouraging conditions suggest a plant may move in, with a factory representative arriving tomorrow to study the location. Cards will be posted citywide reading Business Good as Usual Do Your Part to Keep it.
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Chamber of Commerce
Elxst Club
Chartered firm forms auditing and credit bureau in Alveny
The Corporate Organization and Audit Company of Tuxedo is chartered to conduct auditing accounting credit bureau and related services with capital stock of 850 100 shares. Directors named William S Lare David A Embury and Fuetas Roberts Jr are from New York. Also mentions a local court case in Middletown where verdict found for no cause of action and a public order on leaving vehicles in the street. Governor Whitman signs a bill for reception funds at Washington headquarters.
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Aes Gems
Gordolaimber Company
Middletown
Saminst E. Isatell Brink
Fehrs
Hove
Ouisible
Atondar al Tammeen
Lenroot Amendment Surtaxes Hike Featured in Tax Bill Debate
Washington May 17 Majority Leader Kitchin said the Treasury notified him the war revenue must rise to 2 245 billion. Lenroot proposed boosting surtaxes on incomes 69 000 to 80 000 from 11 to 13 percent and hinted a 25 percent rise on higher incomes. House action included a vivi voce vote adopting the Lenroot 25 percent proposal for incomes above 60 000, amid other surtax steps.
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International News Service
Washington
Kitchin
House Today
Treasury Department
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Republican
Representative Hill
Ways and Means Committee
Lenrod
Lenrom
House
Lenrcot
Exhibit and Sale for the Blind Open at Tompkins Dept Store
The blind exhibit opened on the second floor with Murphy Field of the New York State Commission for the Blind assisted by Mrs. Aller W Corwin and Mrs HD Campbell. First buyers included Mrs James Hrennsza and Miss MacGowan of Thrall Hospital. Robert Elmer demonstrated broom making in the window drawing curious crowds. Tomorrow hostesses include Mrs Plott, Mrs A Moore in the morning and Mrs George XNI, Clenson and Miss Rath Davis in the afternoon. Engineers camp plans noted for Fort Tou ten by Monday details of First Reserve Engineer Regiment. Chamber of Commerce expects seed potatoes arrival and distribution tomorrow.
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Tompkins Nepartment
Murphy Field
New York State Commission
Shel Sad
Aller W. Corwin
HD. Campbell
James Hrennsza
MacGowan
Thrall Hospital
Robert Elmer
Rity
Th Plott
A. 5
Moore
Siorge Xni
Clenson
Mixs
Rath Davis
American steamer Hiltonian destroyed by German submarine
The Hiltonian, a 2,920 ton American steamship, was sunk off the Maltese coast after leaving Genoa on April 27. Of its 39 crew members, 18 were American. The vessel and cargo were valued at over $3,000,000. Initial reports confirm four lives lost with several missing crewmen. Captain HM Williams commanded the ship in transit with a general cargo on board.
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New York
Hiltonian
Hilonian
Ares
Bhe
Genoa
Tone
Univeraast Transportation Company
HM. Williams
Itte
Fread Schmitt
Corgo
Private Matthews Falls From Freight Train Injures Leg
Private Fred H. Matthews of Company B Seventy first New York Regiment suffered a compound fracture of the left leg when he lost footing attempting to board a moving New York Ontario and Western freight train near Hancock. He was taken to Thrall Hospital by ambulance after 4 o clock Wednesday afternoon.
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Fred H. Matthews
New York Regiment of
Thurads
Hancock
Matthews
Mobilize National Guard Orders Detailed War Steps
An order to mobilize the entire National Guard moves from the War Secretary's desk. The plan calls for 74 division camps, rapid muster, and prompt movement to divisional camps nationwide. President Wilson to issue a draft to reach the Guard’s authorized strength as volunteers lag. Volunteers join the regular army at about 7,500 weekly.
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National Guard
Care National Guard
Baker
Wilson
Army
Congress
War Department
Euard
Seach Congressions
Patriotic Red Cross Meeting At St Pauls Church
Arrangements are under way for a large Red Cross meeting Sunday night at St. Pauls Church. Rev Grinton will speak briefly on Patriotism Minding Itself. Capt W L Fearn of the 1st Regiment will give a short address, with remarks by WH Woodward and A B Wood, officers of the local Red Cross chapter. Special music will accompany a thoroughly patriotic service.
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Red Cross
St. Paul's Church
Mr. Grinton
W. L. Fearn
F1st
WH. B. Woodward
A. B. Wood
The
Distler objects to Burgess report on school survey
Dr. G Distler medical inspector denies Burgess Columbia University findings about the mental and physical survey of city schools. He says cases needing medical action are followed up and parents complete forms for teachers, though he notes some errors in the inspector’s report and questions nurse follow up. He clarifies jurisdiction limits and stresses no legal mechanism compels action.
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G. Distler
Burgess
Columbia, University
Hale
Distler
Ingor Ted
Times-Preas
Eremty
Nures
Funeral of Jos H Choate Held in New York
The world famous dramatist Jos H Choate was given a royal funeral in New York with Bishop Charles L. Blene of the Philippines officiating. President Roosevelt, Taft, and ambassadors attended. After services the hearse carried the body to Stockbridge Massachusetts for burial. Auto trailers may be unlicensed now. a registration bill awaits the Governor's sign.
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Stockbridge
Mass
Francis M. Hugo
Missing Lad Held by Police in Kingston
Kingston police held 13 year old Howard Talmadge after Middletown reported him missing. Sergeant Hanier found him on a QO & W train and brought him to City Hall. He had escaped from an institution in Thielis New York and wore poor clothes. Recorder Lang ordered continued detention pending authorities.
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Kingston
Middletown
Howard Talmadge
Hanier
Howard
Thielis
Lang
Hanlexs
Divided Irish Home Rule rejected by Nationalists in London
Irish Nationalists formally reject Premier Lord George’s plan for a divided home rule, while hints of a convention among Irishmen to consider self government emerge. Both Nationalists and Ulster Unionists in Parliament meet to discuss the proposal amid ongoing debate on Ireland’s governance.
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Re International News Service
London
Lord George
Lan
Tre Land
Seif
Lave
Home
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E. P. Dewitt
Private Kelly
Burchsted
John Deering
A. R. Burchsted
Paterson Brewing Co
Goshen
Mistria
Oto D. Parker
William Street
Academy of Music
Parker
Ror
State Armory
John T. Kelly
Seventy-first New York Regiment of Infantry
Callicoon
Sullivan County
Kelly
Bell
Seventywom Infantry
Governors Island
John G. Wilkin
Lenox Place
Walter A. Delamaier
Seventy-foat Regiment
C. O. Thomas
Ernest C. Dreher
Harvard A. Kehlbeck
Ellis A. Robertson
Amis T. Brown
Charles Scott
Thomas Paton
Rexford Crewe
Calilcoon
John Kelly
Deering
Henry F. Gardner
U. S. Torpedo Boat Destroyers
Senate
Genus Slacker
Ridgebury
Gordon CO
CASE
Les Ediler
Edward Coonelly
Athans
Whithah
Browns
Newvurga
Treasury Dept
Fort Touten, L. 1
Sedar
Priv. Matthews
RED Cros$s
Jos. H. Choate
Roy
Sotfey
Coffey
Misa Alice Becker
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