Proclamation Calls 1917 Draft Registration
President Woodrow Wilson issues a proclamation directing registration of all men aged 21 to 31 within the United States and territories. It details penalties for evasion, registration by mail options, and the nationwide call to prepare for conscription as the nation mobilizes for war.
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United States
Congress
Regent Army
Navy
Irditional Guard
District Court of
District of Columbia
War Department
Isiact
District Court of the
Haring
Martini
Woodrow Wilson
Columbia
Marine Corp
United Site
Ciiers
Taike Enlisi
Alatia
Hawaii
France
Lim
Marcaes
Ungresa
Maes
Washington
United States of America
Robert Lansing
Mexican Consuls Plan Joint Drive For US Market
Mexican consuls and consular agents in the United States will cooperate with Mexican state governors to promote Mexican products in America. Andres Garcia, inspector General of Mexican consulates, outlines a plan to obtain American industry data and disseminate it to governors and producers. Mexico exports rubber, sugar, cotton, wool, foodstuffs, and native woods to the United States.
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Er Deusetauss Press
Ti Paso
United States
Andres Garcia
Manuacwrera
Aceda
Var- Foun
Mexico
Price Row Shuts Danbury Hat Factories Affected Workers
Disputes between Hat Manufacturers' Association and local unions over selling prices climaxed at noon on Wednesday. Officers halted production as 140 workers at H L McLachan Co and about 40 at Gavers Tehden factory finished their shifts. Authorities intervened to enforce charter rules and regulate shop prices.
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Yanbury, Dens
Hat Manufacturers’ Association
Hatiem
HL Mr
Bryant vs Transit Co jury awards plaintiff damages
In Newburgh Supreme Court the case of Latin M. Bryant against Wallkill Transit Co ended with a verdict for Bryant for damages after a 45 minute jury deliberation. The trial centered on whether a moving trolley car brake caused Bryant to be thrown from the vehicle, with testimony from Bryant and sister Ethel Romer supporting negligence and defense witnesses arguing a slow ride amid heavy rain.
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Tinsel
M. Bryant
Wallkill Transit Company
Supreme Court
Newburgh
Justice Hirschberg Ndt
Bryant
Louis Romer
Traneh Company
Middletown
Midway Park
Coleman
Academy Avenue
Miss Romer
Ethel Romer
Chas. Borkenhagen
Preston
Charles Borkenhagen
Royce
Chenango County
Newark
N. J
Carlos Reich
New Jersey
Borkenhagen
William Harrison
James H. Bagley
Hothwald
Nancy S. Howard
Bertha Hunt
Dewitt C. McMonagle
Wallkill Transit Co
Samuel J. Lybelt
East Main Street
John C. R. Taylor
Plaintip
Taylor
John Brisht
Justice Mirahbers
the Palatine
Court House
Moving Pictures In The Evening At State Hospital
The State Hospital family plans a Memorial Day program with a band concert, peanuts, and evening motion pictures. Afternoon baseball may be played on the diamond, with daily practice bouts and staff news including Nurse Haley on vacation, Miss Stewart on leave, and Daisy Clayton and James Monegan joining hospital service. Florist James Gray reports a surge in lawn mower use as crews prepare for the season.
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State Hospital
Daisy Clayton
James Monegan
School of Nursing
Circus plans and seasonal notes mix with local chatter
The column blends casual remarks on weather birds and sweets with a hospital circus plan. References include North Dakota strawberries dried peaches and prunes, talks of baseball in New York second place, an oriole sighting in May, and a proposed hospital park parade for a fundraiser.
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Tom
North Dakota
Ringling Brothers
Middletown
Hod
Hospital Park
Newburgh Plant May Build U Boats Amid War Demands
Newburgh industry may pivot from bulk oil carriers to government work as Tank Ship Corp plans to abandon multi million dollar ocean carrier builds. Officials discuss shifting to submarine construction and shipyard use for wartime needs, with possible contracts and government direction forthcoming.
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Newburgh
Tank Stip Building Corporation
Southern Ol and Transport Company
Atock
Becom
Tank-Ship Corporation
Lewisburgh
TankShip Corporation
Convern
United States
Newbergh
Valuable Jewelry of Villa Family Displayed in Court
In El Paso a court展示 jewels valued at about twenty five thousand dollars belonging to Francisco and Hipolito Villa, Mexican revolutionary leaders, were exhibited in the United States circuit court. The owners sued customs officials to reclaim the jewelry claiming it was worn as personal adornment and not subject to duty. The federal court ruled in their favor and returned the jewels. The collection included diamond pieces, emeralds, various loose stones, and a medal of valor gifted to Francisco Villa by the Constitutionalists.
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el Paso
Texas
Francisco
Hipolite Villa
United States
Mia
Hipolito
Juarez
Paso
Villa
Mexico
Hipolito Villa
Cankel
Francisco Vila
Vequaiisno Carranza
Old Time Catch of Hudson River Fish Draws Crowd
The Schreeder brothers reported a sizable night catch of shad herring and striped bass on the Hudson River near Washandon Street. The haul weighed up to 72 pounds per fish with total weight around 900 pounds, drawing local fishermen and townspeople to the riverfront.
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Newburgh
Wabhinsion
Alaut
Schreeder
Washandon Street
Antchess Juncion
Wasninetam Street
Hadeca River Gat
Turfm en Urge Horse Raising
Farmers and breeders urge expanding horse remount efforts for military needs as General Bridges notes horses remain essential for artillery cavalry pack transport and officer mounts. He cites English heavy drafts Anglo Norman and Irish thoroughbreds as key, with American contributions growing and stations expanding in Virginia and the west.
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New York
G. T. M. Bridges
Bridges
Chantel
Switzerland
Haig
Sue
Aad Exsland
Hall Walker
Hussey
Front Rosal
Anus Selmont
HOOP
Whitney
Gentroush
Browl
Saidres
Breeding Interest Encouraged for Thoroughbred Sires
The passage argues that ongoing racing in the country should foster breeding interests. It claims thoroughbred sires will pass quality speed endurance courage and constitution to their progeny, and that such sires will be found in abundance through continued pursuit of racing.
Deeds Filed at Goshen in Middletown Newburgh and Warwick
Deeds filed show transfers of parcels in Middletown Newburgh Wallkill Cornwall Warwick and Goshen. Parties include George C Warren to Jacob Hort Lida Craft to Augustus Gardner Edward and Theodora Clark to each other and others with various nominal sums. Names include Jensen Miller Erickson Lindblom Wilbur Maney Parker Blair and others in New York New Jersey and Massachusetts.
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George C. Warren
Middletown
Jacob Hort
Horton Avenue
George M. Miller
John Jensen
Wallkill
California Avenue
Augustus E. Gardner
Newburgh
Lida Craft
South Street
Edward Clark
Highlands
Theodora Clark
Theodore Clark
Florence A. Clark
Highland
Wallach
Roberta Street
Lewis J. Stage
Alice Blair
Ocean Grove
N. J
Cornelius J. Parker
Wits
Reforming Russian Caledon Big Task
Associated Press reports that Russia plans calendar reform as an early government priority in Petrograd on May 5. The change faces ecclesiastical opposition due to daily life and piety concerns amid Russia’s long adherence to the Julian calendar despite Europe moving to the Gregorian system in 1582 and 1752.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Russia
Europe
Sweden
England
Beacons Ban on Free Speaking Sparks City Dispute
Elder Ezra Knowlton appeared at Commissioner Haight’s office to secure a license to speak at Hank Square. Mayor Beskin refused citing numerous complaints about Mormons and public disapproval. Commissioner Haight voiced strong remarks toward the elder.
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Stormonu
Ezra Knowlton
Haight
Hank Square
Oider
Beskin
Beacon Journal
Firemen Rewarded For Service In Village
Washingtonville reports a $54 check from FP Ramedel of Newharsh to Monel Enzine Co. for extinguishing a blaze at the Howell residence in Salighoyy Nila. Ownership of the property has shifted to Mr Ramee. Kingston merchant William T. Mason, a Ninge town trader, died at home in his 32nd year.
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FP Ramedel
Newharsh
Monel
Enzine Co
Vilaze
Areimibe Howell
Salighoyy
Nila
wSita
Mr Ramee
Ivegona
Kingston
Wiliam T. Mason
That City
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