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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
4
A garbled historical notice outlines the Orange County Times Press lineage with multiple date stamps and editorial details. It lists variant titles and publication frequencies across years and mentions staff roles, postal filing, Associated Press membership, and advertising terms amid imperfect OCR.
James Otis, patriot orator of the Revolution, killed by lightning at Andover Massachusetts born 1725. Ambrase E Burnside, Federal general in the Civil War born 191. Italy calls up about 4,500,000 soldiers. Germany severs diplomatic relations with Italy.
Evening view highlights Mercury Mara and Saturn while Jupiter Venus appear in the morning. Algol the Demon Star glows in the northwestern evening sky offering a pointed celestial reference for stargazers.
The New York Morning Telegraph editorializes that the governor has signed five measures to defend the state. The Silvers Act empowers enrollment of able bodied men aged 18 to 45 and allows a draft in peace or war to strengthen the National Guard. It crowns the state as ready to defend against invasion or sedition and upholds equal duty among citizens.
The Senate rejected George Rublee, nominated by President Wilson for the Federal Trade Commission, marking a blow to Wilson’s prestige and signaling waning executive power. Fourteen Democrats opposed the confirmation amid opposition over Rublee’s defense of a monopoly enabling manufacturers to set prices and restrict retailer price cutting.
The Senate defeated Rublee's confirmation 36 to 42 amid debate over his Supreme Court stance and ties with Louis D. Brandeis on price fixing schemes. Republicans argued Wilson violated law by nominating a Progressive to a bipartisan board, with Senator La Follette leading the opposition.
State Tax Commissioner Ralph W. Thomas backs Orange County valuations in the Times-Press report, noting Middletown’s assessed values align with expectations. Commissioner A A Macardell and local officials are pleased, while Thomas warns 1916 rolls may be reviewed as a test case for possible corrections by a Supreme Court justice.
The selection of James Miller as Collector of Taxes and City Assessor of Newburgh has broad support in the city. He is praised for his knowledge of property valuations, fair record, and long service to the municipality and the Republican party. His leadership as city committee chairman is said to have reduced factional differences and earned timely recognition.
Railroads saved 190 million dollars over 1914 by cutting waste and nonessential spending on track and equipment while expanding business. Earnings rose to five and a quarter percent of capital, but profits came partly at the expense of property, and no rate relief limited some industries while others faced freedom. The piece argues unsustainable conditions drive bankruptcies.
Miss Ruth E. Daniele manager of the Western Union office in this city attended a convention of district managers in Newark New Jersey. The meetings focus on improvements in company service and related matters.
Rev. George W. Grinton preaches that Jesus is universal and personal savior, the cornerstone for believers. He blends scripture with anecdotes about faith, trust in Jesus guarantees cure, and Christ’s presence through trouble and death.
Horace Logan McBride of Blain Nebraska will graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 13. He is the son of Willis McBride born near Middletown and a Wallkill Academy alumnus in 1884.
Italy mobilizes 8,600,000 men near full strength as Germany cuts ties with Italy to aid Austria. The move stops short of armed conflict. Turkish gunboat Pinkt4-Derta sunk by Allied submarine.
Mrs Wiliam Wanamec leader of the First Assembly district of Orange county calls district meeting in her home 158 Grand Street Newburgh on Tuesday May 23 at 3 40 pm. Representatives from Cornwall Montgomery Pine Bush New Windsor Walden and Newburgh will attend. This likely will be her last district meeting before departing for New York City.
Andrew J. Herbison sold his new dwelling at 147 Prospect Avenue to Dr. I. O. Denman of this city, the transaction made by Archibald Taylor Co.
When first introduced to England playing cards were viewed solely as a Christmas diversion and amusement rather than serious gaming.
Announcement of regular Tuesday night concerts at Academy avenue park hopes for favorable weather by June 6 and asks the city to provide improved seating. Musicians promise pleasing programs. audiences complain seating is limited and many must stand or walk. Comfort improvements could boost enjoyment with modest expense.
The piece argues National Guard mobilization across three border states to protect Texans from Mexican disorder and raids near Columbus and Glenn Springs. It criticizes a small regular army and Congress for delays, urging real frontier preparedness to safeguard lives and property.
The American Bankers Association plans a national campaign to curb wasteful spending. It cites an annual U S waste of 8 billion dollars and argues U S extravagance totals about twice the normal combined British and German budgets.
In Saratoga Springs on May 1, the Methodist Episcopal Church elected two bishops after a deadlock. Dr. Herbert Welch was chosen on the eighth ballot and Dr. Thomas Nicholson was selected on the next ballot the following evening, Nicholson receiving 553 votes, 21 over the required two thirds.
Albany detective reports Frank Harrington, 40, arrested on murder charge in the death of eight year old Billy Clark whose body was found April 15 after a three week disappearance. Detectives say Harrington has confessed.
Unionville notes that the M and A special affects the Young Men's Bible Class minstrel show moving to Thursday evening June 1. Presbyterian topics include Childhood Religion Sunday morning and What It Costs to Turn Back Sunday evening. Local items report visits and health news among residents.
Albany May 20 1916 veteran Frederick Whiler of New Scotland becomes the first to retire under the Quick law granting half pay with a maximum annual pension of 1900 dollars for Civil War veterans in state employment who reach age seventy and have ten years service. The measure aims to extend pensions to others meeting criteria as vacancies arise with new appointees from competitive lists. Captain William S Hale is credited as father of the pension effort and helped push the retirement plan through.
Governor signs the Sage bill authorizing the Sing Sing prison project with a $1.5 million cap and approval of a commission to select Wingdale or Beekman sites. The Towner bill was vetoed. plans by William Beardsley for Bear Mountain were reused. Cannery labor amendments, including 12 hour days for women, were vetoed.
New Hampton reports a large attendance at church services last Sunday in the Presbyterian Church. Plans for services again next Sunday evening are announced. Visitors include Mrs Carr of Middletown and Mrs Davis Pulls. Mr and Mrs Quackenbush visit. Mrs Mabee and Mrs Buckridge visit Mrs Probert. Joseph S Dunning improves. Mrs Thomas O Connel remains about the same.
Port Jervis May 20 Mrs. Joe Taylor and daughters La Dora and Agnes visit the city before moving to their new home in Harrieburg Pa. Mrs Taylor lived here about ten years ago and friends extend a hearty welcome and best wishes.
Gov. Whitman released a memorandum detailing his actions on 61,004,466 of fiscal year 1934 appropriations made by the last Legislature. He cut 300,000 for legislative printing and 150,000 for National Guard, redirecting funds to a 500,000 mobilization fund. He also rejected 325,000 for insane hospitals and various small improvements and for bridges creeks and movie censorship.
Milk dealers may register cans bottles or jars in the Albany office to prevent misappropriation. Commissioner Charlies S. Wilson explains the law allows owners to register a designating mark and consecutive container numbers. If registered items appear with another, it is presumptive evidence of violation unless consent is shown. Removal or defacement of marks by others is prohibited.
Mrs J Hungerford Milbank founder of the International Order of Military Women and commanding general of the American Women's League for Self Defense travels from New York to Port Jervis to scout a site for a women's military training camp. She will stay with Mr and Mrs Furst at Cedar Lake and tour between Port Jervis and Monticello to choose a suitable tract. The camp opens in July with emphasis on Red Cross work and over 200 women from two organizations are expected to attend for several weeks.
Washington May 20 the administration shipping bill passed the House 211 to 161. The vote was largely along party lines despite a Republican filibuster. The bill remains unchanged and will go to the Senate immediately. A similar measure passed the House previously but failed in the Senate on a close vote.
William Cortright manager of the Middletown Silk Company Silk Mill on Mill Street organizes the Memorial Day outing at Columbia Park. A program of sports and Brady's orchestra for dancing is planned with all expenses covered by the company.
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