Daily History Highlights May 22 857 274 1744
May 22 entries note Constantine the Great died born 274 and Alexander Pope born 1688. 1807 trial of Aaron Burr for high treason at Thighmond Virginia. 1810 Italy proclaims war on Austria-Hungary. 18106 French recapture Fort Donau mont and regain HAI 257. Astronomical events describe a bright star southwest in Meguin.
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Constantine the Creat
Rome
Alexander Pope
Aaron Warr
Thighmond
Italy
Austria-hungary
Donaumont
Conscription Law Shaped by Wilson and Lincoln
Editorial argues for universal conscription as a democratic necessity and cites Wilson’s proclamation. It praises Roosevelts stance, warns against sentiment, and notes planned deployment of 2000 regulars abroad, framing the draft as strengthening citizenship and national duty.
Rainey and Taylor Sail for France Next
The article highlights Princeton Hospital Unit members shipping to aid France, focusing on Hainey B. Taylor of Middletown and the broader American effort. It discusses Allied war aims, Germany's aggression, and U S food policy led by Herbert Hoover amid global conflict.
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Rainey & Taylor
France
Princeton Hospital
Hainey
Taylor
Archibald ‘Taylor
Middletown
Generals Hope French Arrival Bolsters Allied Forces
The report argues that twenty five thousand troops will boost morale and turn the tide for France and England. It stresses that such a force, though small against vast numbers, could influence the battle’s outcome and support allies if it appears at the pivotal moment.
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France
England
World War A Year Ago Today May 22 Report
A fragmentary记 wartime chronicle notes Allied retreats from Fiyouna and Verdana recapture momentum. It mentions German advances toward Arras, the fall of Fort Deneoment, and Allied actions in the Trentiny drive with Ansiria.
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Fiyouna
Vine Cider
Arras
Verdana
Fort Deneoment
Low
Staf
Trentiny
Cooperating With God in a World Needing Justice
A weekly sermon excerpt by Rev. Charlies A. Dann urges co operation with God to advance justice, peace, and human betterment. He contrasts apocalyptic preaching with active faith shown by individuals, communities, and nations in aiding the vulnerable and defending democracy.
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Time Press
Tn Pariah
Charlies A. Dann
Pseter
Methodiet Church
Geehen
Sbernacle
Billy Sunday
New York
Jace
Evangelis
Sunday
Evangelist Io
God
Rankin pushes equal citizenship for American wives abroad
Miss Jeannette Rankin of Montana introduces a bill to grant American wives of foreigners the right to keep or resume U S citizenship without needing to renounce. The measure would allow an American woman married to a foreigner to regain citizenship if she promptly seeks naturalization in her jurisdiction. The proposal, referred to the Committee on Unmigration and Naturalization, aims for a favorable report.
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Jeannette Rankin
Montana
Miss Rankin
Miss Qanks
United States
Committee On Unmigration and Naturalization
George F. Grieg
Costes Democrat
Frivols and Frivolities in a Fragmented Notice
A fragmented Daily Art Supplement page mentions missionaries in Newburgh and a figure Eddie Rivercamp amid scenes of dancing medals and German heroes. It hints at legal prohibitions on wearing certain items and obscure named individuals, with unclear events or outcomes.
Bean Hero and Mischief Amid Humorous Glimpses
A fragment from a daily art supplement features humor and social quips about money, punctuality, fashion, poison gas, and patriotic women. It teases a “bean hero” who grew a bean and riffs on newspaper excesses, gossip, and light satire without graphic detail.
Albany May 19 Newton bill curbs saloons near camps
Daily Letter from the State Capital reports on a new law introduced by Senator Charles D. Newton to empower the state excise commissioner to suspend liquor tax certificates and close saloons near military camps and munition plants during the war. The measure aims to reduce drunkenness among troops and factory workers, with implementation awaiting governor approval. Also notes Mrs. John Cummings of Ridgebury fractured her left wrist and was treated by Drs. Myers and Stiters.
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Albany
Pew “Aw
Cey, Whitman
Charles D. Newton
Geneseo
Europe
United States Army
Sisson
John Cummings
Ridgebury
Changes in Company K leadership noted by 3rd Battalion
Captain Elly A. Robertson of Company K, Seventy First New York Infantry, is in Governor Inland duty. Major Walter A. Delamater announced shifts in command and staff at the Goshen armory and Cornwall rifle range, including Granat replaced by Forbes as range officer and Scott replaced by Kuehnle as range officer and sworn as First Lieutenant of the Machine Gun Company.
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Elly A. Robertson
New York Regiment of Infantry
Middletown
Governor Inland
Bureau of Militia Affairs
Department of the East
Bobby
Walter A. Delamater
Robertson
Alexander Granat
Granat
Goshen
William L. Forbes
Eastern Department
State Armory
Charles Scott
Cornwall
Frederick Kuehnle
Delamater
Kuehnle
Comoy
Cornwall Range
Major Delamater
Will and estate actions at Port Jervis May term
Clerk T. D. Boonmaker presided in Surrogate’s Court at Port Jervis for the May term in Surrogate John Ewesey’s absence. Probate granted for Emily C Brock estate with executor T Hunt Tirock named. Letters of administration issued to Elizabeth Martin for Jesse O Martin and to Emma Smith for William Hamell. Hearing held on the accounting and settlement of Joseph E Mulligan’s Port Jervis estate.
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Port Jervis
Clerx T. D. Boonmaker
Orange County Utate
Goshen
John B. Ewesey
Emily C. Brock
T. Hunt Tirock
Elizabeth Martin
Jesse O. Martin
Emma Smith
William Hamell
Joseph E. Mulligan
Farmer Reports Abundant Snakes After Cold Wet Spell
A farmer told Times Press Thursday that snakes appeared in large numbers after cold wet weather. He noted seeing at least two dozen snakes yesterday, with his daughter killing two in their yard. He also observed spring stakes being scarce this year.
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Times
Grange Next Meeting Set for Syracuse by State Officials
Secretary W N Giles of the State Grange informs Commissioner Theresa of the Chamber of Commerce that state grange officials have decided to hold the next meeting in Syracuse. Several officials recently visited to consult with a chamber committee about hosting the event in this city.
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W. N. Giles
State Grange
Theresa
Chamber of Commerce
Grange
Syracuse
Chamber
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