VESSEL RETURNS WITH THE DEAD
The American steamship Mongolia returned to port with flags at half mast after an explosion during target practice killed two nurses Mrs Edith Ayres and Miss Helen Burnett Woods. One other home was injured and the crew expects quick recovery for the wounded.
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Chicago
France
Mongolia
Edith Ayres
Mies Helen Burnett Woods
Amercan
Red Cross
Germany
London
Field Marshal
Haig
General Nivelle
Arras
Hindenburg
Bullecourt
Fontaine-les- Croisilles
Champagne
Moronvillers
Cragey Heights
Julian Alps
Ssonzo Tiver
Monte Santo
Gorigia
Wilson
Washington
Mar
Marshal
White House
Marshall
Bix
Congress
Amityville
Long Island
Greenville
S. C
Peking
Ching
Tuan Chi Jai
National Today
Tai Cui Jin
Farm Hand Kills Nurse? Wife and Self in Narrow Escape
Franz Neukum, a Hungarian immigrant employed at a New York boarding house near Mombasha Lake, shot Mrs. Ernest Kuehn in the kitchen and then killed himself with a double barreled shotgun. Mrs. Kuehn died Sunday at Tuxedo Hospital. Neukum had shown despondent behavior and had reportedly frightened Mrs. Kuehn with disreputable remarks days before.
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Mom
Basha Lake
Gilfarth
Bush
E. €. Rushmore
Tuxedo
Ernest Kuehn
Franz Neukum
Neukum
Keuhn
Tuxedo Hospital
Hungary
New York City
Mombasha Lake
Keulen
Keuln
Franz Kleiber
Kleiber
Neukwn
Neukam
Kuebhh
Mr. Keuhn
Yeate Lesas
Patriotism theme marks Red Cross meeting at St Pauls
A Sunday Red Cross gathering at St Pauls M E Church heard Mayor Thompson urge broad membership and Rev Grinton appeal for patriotic service. Herold Woodward and Capt. Fearn spoke of national unity and humanitarian aid as the audience joined in hymns and offertory prayers.
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St. Paul's M. E. Church
Thompson
Mr. Grinton
Herold B. Woodward
Arthur B. Wood
W R. Fearn
Seventy-first Regiment
Choira
M Denniston
Walton
The
Red Cross
Oma
Mr. Grint
St. Paul's
Aittle
Belletin
Benny Green
Grinton
Alf
Teddy
Gereeoalpe
England
France
Home Guards
Americas
Middletown Urges Citizens to Buy Liberty Bonds
Mayor A B Thompson urges residents to participate in the Liberty Loan drive. He asks individuals to purchase bonds in small denominations from banks, stressing a loan of the people by the people for the people and urging those who can spare one, five, or one hundred dollars to act.
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Woodward
Thompson
Mr. Woodward
Zmall Intereas
Middletown
Middletown Views Move With Regret
Rumors in Middletown say the fighting Staty-ninth New York Regiment of Infantry plans to donate field service khaki and assume guarding a 600 mile rail line now policed by the Seventy-fret Infantry. On March 23 the Seventy-first was mustered in for guard duty at its New York city armory. April 1 the regiment, under Colonel Bates, marched to the state armory and set up headquarters.
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New York Regiment of Infantry
Ralroads
Middletown
Seventy-first
New York City
Galbraith
William G. Bates
Middleton
State Armory
Bates
Oficers
Rifles
Army Health Law Bans Sale to Uniformed Soldiers
City saloonkeepers and hotel men face a candary over a new Army bill restricting liquor sales to any officer or member of the military in uniform. Some vendors violated the rule while others adhered, with penalties including a fine up to 1.99 dollars or up to 12 months imprisonment, or both.
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Militar
Pardoning Governor Faces Legislative Challenge
Fragmentary text reports a push by lawmakers to limit the pardoning power of the governor. It notes parole statistics and several crime categories tied to those released, highlighting political tension over executive clemency.
Calchas Torpedoed in Submarine Zone Reported
EXTRA New York reports the Calchas a 6000 ton seamship of the Ocean Steamship Co Liverpool torpedoed in the submarine zone with 10000 tons of war munitions aboard.
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New York
Calchas
Ocean Steamship Co
Liverpool
Maybrook Murder Victim Suspected of Jealous Husband Scheme
Authorities continue probe into the Ward murder in Maybrook. Reports say Ward, aged about four, was found dead near Central New England tracks. Police allege he faced threats from a jealous husband and received ominous letters from a Black Hand group. Two suspects, Eliag Powell and George Hatinmet, await trial on related charges as the investigation unfolds.
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John Ward
New England
Marbrook
Ward
Cain
Dar
Mapbrook
Theonen
Eliag Powell
George Hatinmet
Gochen
Javewilfalion
Nard
Ireland
Trent
Maratook
New Excard
Menits
Warahed
Mashkak
Ana
Carroll
Sen
Wari
Fierthen
Powell
Questions for Selective Draft Registry From June Five
The draft registration form asks for name, age, home address, date of birth, citizenship status, country of citizenship if not citizen, present trade or occupation, current employment details, dependents under twelve, marital status, race, prior military service including rank and branch, exemption claims with grounds. There are 15 days left.
Husband shoots wife and then self in Middletown home
Harry York, 25, shot his wife, 17, in the back at their Olive street residence Monday evening, then killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver. Both were taken to Thrall Hospital. Mrs. York escaped serious injury, while York likely died. Relatives were cited as a motive. the couple had married five months earlier.
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Harry York
Olive Street
Times-Press
Herbert and
Thompson
Middletown [Ce Co
Harington & Richardson
Urge Building of State Road Gains Steam at Greenwood Lake
The Interstate Good Rosie Club of Greenwood Lake convened to push a state road linking New York and New Jersey. Speakers included County Engineer Chariny H. Smith and Frank H. Moo with other locals from Middletown and Orange County Board of Supervisors. A Woodlawn Hotel dipper was served as plans were discussed.
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Greenwood Lake
Mate Higherey
New York State
New Jersey
Interstate Good Rosie Club
Woodlad
Amnons
Chariny H. Smith
Frank H. Moo
Charles P. Rogers
Ken Tork
H. J. F. Walthacker
John Hopper
Mr. Sehrade
William KR. Wallace
Middletown
Frank Hi. Flion
Charles H. Smith
Rov Stern Hoy Hollenseck
Delmeeroth
S McCligan
William R. Wallace
Lane and
Decker
Orange County Board of Supervisors
Dr. Santee
Wallkill
War on Dancing Arouses British Public Press Sharp Tone
London reports a government crackdown on public dancing as officials say soldiers exhaust themselves from late hours and frivolity. Police raid dance halls and arrests rise while public opinion splits over the issue amid wartime austerity.
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Unternstistalens Bervice
London
Rosade Ft
Belgian Grappler Sets Sought Match in Graeco Roman Style
Eden LeMasimer the heavyweight grappler announces intent to meet Hans Leaner in a Graeco Roman finish bout. Lehner accepts the challenge as plans for a match at Columbia Park are arranged with dates to be announced.
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Eden LeMasimer
E sTestiing Lawress
Hans Leanes
Leaner
Lehner
Columbia Park
Thy Bear
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Lsten
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Ospital Corps
71St Regiment
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Breese
Self
M. E. Church
Crowdmeacez
69TH
Charis Henderson
Bern
Spd
Maybrook
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