Body of slain man found on C N E track in Maybrook area
Maybrook and surrounding sections buzz with a murder case after John Ward a C N E Railroad freight handler was found dead on the tracks near the Maybrook office last night Investigators suspect Hammer and Powell both of whom were jailed in Goshen on vagrancy charges while awaiting developments Coroner Sackett and Det James Gill coordinated the autopsy and police traced Hammer to Maybrook while Powell was arrested earlier with ties to the crime Ward had reportedly received a threatening letter warning him against revealing information about a robbery linked to the two men
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Montgomery
Maybrook
John Ward
C. N. EL Railroad Company
George Haramer
Borton
Mass
Ellan Pawel
Mildiegown
Goshen
Ward 44
Old Dominion Line
New York
Hammer
Powell
Ward
Willy Te Furn
Len
Shields
Ananager
Atay Brook
James Gill
George F. Sackett
Middletown
Racket
Maybroak
Wier Mahann
Mashcook
Campletl Hall
Er J.4. Cotter
Washingtonville
Dr. Colter
Jenith
Thies
Wille
Avermina
James Gol
Montgonery
Dhammer
Qman
Agwin
Plaintiff Wins From Christie in Bay Ridge Middletown Case
A. C. N. Thompson trustee of Bay Ridge Middletown Co. won a Supreme Court verdict at Newburgh against Samuel Hayne Christie for 3317.70 claimed as converted funds. Christie contended the amount came from commissions on real estate sales. Jury returned a full verdict for Thompson after a trial before Hon Michael H. Hirechberg.
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A. C. N. Thompson
Ay Itdae- Middletown Company
Anaryst
Christie
Bayiddge-Middetown Company
Wala Dumount
Thauiype Son
John Bright
Biiister H. Leman
Cina of
Watts
Quis & Bright
Thompson
Sharon Graham
New York City
Christe
Erie Railroad Liberty Bond Loan Aids Employees
The Erie Railroad launches a Liberty Bond loan for its 40,000 employees allowing bond purchases through the company with thirteen monthly installments. President Underwood praises the plan as stable, tax friendly, and a means to support the country in the war effort.
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Erie Hailroad Company
Homnees
Pestelent Underwood
Iany
Ecudorians Push Plan to Sell the Galapagos Islands
The article reports debate in Ecuador over selling the Galapagos Islands to the United States. It notes potential naval strategic value near the Panama Canal and hints at domestic political opposition and concerns about national defense and economic impact.
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Pana Canal Zone
UG -Heoparte
Eenador
Staes
United States
America
Iin x
Une Canal
New Zealina
Australia
Arcupie
An Earnest Man Inspires Force of Will and Resolve
A compact meditation compares human resolve to natural forces. The speaker extols an earnest man as a wedge or catapult against obstacles, noting that material power cannot resist steadfast determination, evoking Thoreau’s spirit.
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Rawi— Thoreau
Fragmentary 1920s Chicago News Scribbles on Quirky Passages
A garbled excerpt from a Chicago News page shows fragmented phrases about youth, parenting, sexuality, and food metaphors. The text is jumbled with stray names and disjointed ideas, offering no clear event or person to anchor a summary.
Morris Knapp Promoted to Company Command in Morrishton
Morris Knapp, long a sergeant major in the First New York infantry, has been appointed to lead Company H at the state armory. Captain G. Keepers, previously tied to Company H, will temporarily command Company G while Knapp’s transfer proceeds. The reshuffle follows a Friday meeting at the armory, with Knapp expected to depart for his new post in a few days.
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Dex Ciptali
State Armory
Odd Fellows Visit to Monroe by Seven Autos
Seven autos conveyed 31 Odd Fellows to Monroe on Friday evening. The Middle town Lodge No. 04 degree team, led by Degree Master W. M. Seeley, conferred the second degree on two candidates at Masonic Hall. Speeches followed by Elwood Smith and Robert Lawrence, with remarks from various dignitaries. The return trip occurred after 1 o'clock.
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Monroe
Middletown Lodge
W. M. Seeley
Masonic Hall
Speelni
Elwood (. Smith
Winnipe Lodge
Stormer
Robert Lawrence
Sid Jitown Lodge
Gvorge Drake
EG. W. Masbach
Charleas J. Schouning
Robert Lattl Inet
Forner
Bo Molly Tna
Funnel
Americans Need Not Join English Army
Cy Abnertated Presse reports from Oxford England in May that American volunteers to fight in Urting are not required to join. The American University Training Corps offers preliminary training to help ready U.S. students should war call come, approved by the American Wnesy in London. Most students remain resident as instructions await from the State, with likely action in May and June.
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Presse
Oxford
England
Fond Stidene
Urting
Kegel
America
Ifleer
London
Venada
June
British steamer Highland Corie torpedoed with heavy losses
An Associated Press report from May 18 states the British steamer Highland Corie was torpedoed without warning on May 15. Five crew members and their passengers were killed. Kin emer and others were kit.
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Ify Associated Press
Tandon
Highland Corie
Activities of Women’s Clubs in May Meetings
The Chautauqua Club met May 12 with Miss Cooper leading and readings from the jury book about Burgoyne. At the Historical Club May 14 nine members attended, resignations were accepted, and France from Louis XIV to today was planned as next year’s study. The Music Club elected officers and presented a varied program of piano and vocal pieces. The Philanthropic Club met Monday at Thrall Library with a drive for volunteers and aid to families. The Travellers Club held its annual meeting May 1 at Mrs S. Manton’s, featuring “The Modern Cities” by Mrs Eo Tichener and noting federation delegates.
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Chautauqua Club
Miss Cooper
Geneveve Oxden
A. W. Thompson
Joe. W. Beakes
Ethel ‘Stern
Federation
A S. Moore
Ora Milla
Sayer
Soto
Arta
Fler
Caldiers
Trevelers Club
Travelore
Ots
Mondas
T. Manton
Peroen
Kormoden
Tichener
Amiprtascper
den 2Ates
Vicw
Misa Ethel Roebeluth
FE Cross
Fon
Clark
Tuchener
Soldier strikes Miss and is taken into custody
In Newburgh a father, Quick, confronted his daughter Catherine Quick aged 19 after she stayed out with soldiers until early morning. She was jailed for a night at police headquarters, given private counseling, and paroled into her father’s custody after suspended sentence. The disturbance occurred near Broadway and Liberty streets.
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Newburgh
Quick
Afs
Catherine Quick
Police
Broadway
Liberty Streets
Wonkim
Cheshire Farms Sink as Salt Mines Withdrawn
Dagland reports subsidence of farms around Chest area due to salt mining. Salt deposits about 400 feet below surface, over 200 feet thick, removal causes land to sink several inches yearly near pumping centers where water inflows saturate salt then is pumped to surface.
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Chester
Dagland
Chest
Nyany
Notable long delays between crime and punishment
The Lond on Chronicle notes several cases of delayed justice. Eugene Aram was hanged for murder fourteen years after the act. A man named Home was executed for killing his child thirty five years later. Governor Wall was hanged in 1803 for a murder from 17s, and Sir James Stephens recalls a 1953 prosecution of a man charged with stealing a seal from a parish register sixty years earlier.
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Eugene Aram
Clarke
Home
Governor Wall
James Stephens
Lonton Chronicle
Fragmented Text: Methods Described for Breaking Objects
A garbled excerpt discusses breaking euali dotties with oil soaked string and a glass Fessel method using heated water and oil to crack a bond. It mentions tearing boiled water to form a coating and a clean break at a contact point. Also includes a quoted sensational opinion by Joba Ruskie on romantic fashion and a woman’s influence.
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Big Lady
Joba Ruskie
Connecticut Installs Pastor II in New London
Rev. Lee was installed as pastor of the Second Song Resational Church in New London on May 1. He is remembered as a capable preacher who previously supplied the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church of Yoara HOO.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Haa
Pensacola
Fla
Second Song
New London
Conn
Lee
Odie My
First Presbyterian Church
Gun-Toter Pled Guilty in Middletown Revolver Case
Pio Colaisco, 26, found with a 38 caliber revolver near Low avenue and North street. Police charged him with violating the penal law. he pled guilty and paid a $10 fine, must leave Middletown with Angelo Oliva who was also en route to Boonton Port Jervis.
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Pio Colaisco
Boonton
N. J
Port Jervis
Pike Street
Bennet
Low Avenue
North Street
Colaisco
Angelo Oliva
Colaleco
Middletown
Anniversary of Their Marriage Dated May 19 1569
Miss Ametia Chattel and William H. Rogers marked 48 years of marriage with a quiet celebration at their home. The couple, married in 1569 by Rev Dr Seward and Rev Capron, looked forward to brighter days while helping others. Mrs Harris of Brooklyn attended the anniversary. Friends extend wishes for many more happy years.
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Ametia
Chattel
Thomas Chattel
William H. Rogers
Chattel Street
Wickham Avenue
Augustus Seward
First Presbyterian Church
Alexander Capron
Grace Episcopal Church
Rogers
Iife
Lfe
William A. Harris
Brooklyn
Legion of Friends
Judge Tompkins Refuses to Seal Divorce Papers
Nyack-Justice Tompkins in the Supreme Court denied the application of both parties to seal the papers in the divorce suit of Jennie T B Becker and Philip Becker. The court held sealing papers in divorce actions invites collusive evidence. The case notes the couple, long residents of New York, wed in 1893, with Becker later remarrying in Illinois in 1916. Mrs Becker seeks a decree and named the subsequent wife as corespondent.
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Nyack
Tompkins
Supreme Court
Jennie T. B. Becker
Philip Becker
New York City
Rerties
New York State
McAdams
Plainut
South Dakota
Becker
Stage fashion and speech in the era of glare and garb
A Birmingham Age Herald reflection notes how stage acting and song carry a strident vocal style that clashes with modern cosmetics and costumes. It laments the public taste for outdated slang and hints at reform when audiences offended by sensitive ears demand changes.
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Arcaurul
Nathan
Udo
Auzeeses
Susgican Details About Repeated Absences From Home
A reader reports that a husband leaves the home nightly for a recurring affair, with the newspaper noting a Detret Free Prev source. The text implies ongoing estrangement as the spouse spends nights away each week.
Power of a Wife and Business Success
Charles M. Schwab credits his wife with pivotal support in business. He recalls declining a 100 billion offer for Bethlehem Steel, noting his wife would not sell and asked what she would do without his work. He warns that a nagging or unsupportive wife hinders a man’s mind and success.
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Charles M. Schwab
Dr Wiley Addresses Food Advice and Cost of Living
Dr Harvey W Wiley the famous scientist and food expert says he could double the wages of every laboring man without raising his pay if he could educate families at home about what to buy and eat. He argues simple living would ease food prices and that wheat and milk meet most needs for children. He notes his own family eats whole wheat or brown bread with butter and milk.
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Wiley
Harvey W. Wiley
A Word and Girls Tribute to Ince Milholland Bolssevain
The article honors Ince Milholland Bolssevain the suffragist noting she urged young girls to value beauty as a force for good. A favored saying attributed to Mrs Bolssevain states a girl cannot help her looks but her books can help her.
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Ince Milholland Bolssevain
Man and His Weight Warns of Diet Dangers and Enemies
An article discusses how overeating can be caused by choosing high fuel foods and advises which foods aid or hinder weight. It notes that fat gain raises mortality risks, with age factors showing heavier individuals face higher death rates from diseases like tuberculosis and typhoid fever.
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Perera
Beady Bee? unnamed fish sighting reported locally
An Indianapolis note reports a curious sighting of a Beck of Syteg fish in the Pacific. The writer questions proper handling and ethics of catching and processing such a creature, reflecting local curiosity and confusion.
Fragmentary Moon Advice Sought to Aid Astronomer Teacher
A garbled notice speaks of avoiding shadows on the lunar surface and seeking help, claiming a teacher of astronomy may be saved. The text reads as a stray, nonsensical fragment with unclear attribution, offering no verifiable event details or named individuals.
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Ron
Mysterious March 10 1381 discovery of a new planet noted
The account claims Willem Herschel discovered a new planet on March 10 1381 in England and proposes naming it Georgigm shins or the Geer en star, with Ber schel as an alternative honor for the discoverer. It mentions patrons and mythical ties and hints at Continental intrigue in astronomical lore.
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Willem Herschel
Eaghe
England
Gaye
George TL
Georgigm Shins
Geeren
Berschel
Draam
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