Questions Answered Relating to the Local School Problem
A Times-Press reader asks about building four rooms at Bennett Hill and Beattie Hill, neighborhood school access, and the logic behind a new Central Grammar school. The paper clarifies air light rules, grammar grades, superintendents salary, and tax effects under the charter using excise funds and bond proceeds.
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Times-Press
Inquirer
Bennett Hill
Beattie Hill
State Board of Education
Mulberry Street
Tuthil
Trial Postponed in Cornwall Case
Newburgh New York May 20 Justice Hirschberg postponed the action brought by Henry Hunter of Cornwall for an injunction halting audit and payment of a $360 bill to Robert Barnett the village counsel. The case was put over until next Tuesday amid claims of political feud and alleged fraud.
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Newburgh
Supreme Court
Hirschberg
Henry Hunter
Cornwall
Robert Barnett
Corporation Counsel
Adam Jaeger
Barnett
Hunter
Lynn Goodnowth
Pay Last Tribute to E. W. Van Duzer
Edwin W. Van Duzer’s funeral was held at his home on East Avenue with Rev. Dr. A F Pieres officiating. Delegations from connected organizations attended and floral tributes were notably large. Pallbearers included James E. Gibbs P H Mitchell and Senator John D Stivers. The service ended at Hillside with grave rites by Hoffman Lodge F and A M.
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Edwin W. van Duzer
East Avenue
A. F. Pieres
First Congregational Church
van Duzer
Hillside
Hoffman Lodge
James E. Gibbs
P. H. Mitchell
N. J. Mills
J. F. Moore
T. K. DeWitt
John D. Stivers
P. H. Minshull
George Dorrance
New Organist Named for St. Pauls Church
A. Branley Dean of Peekskill has been engaged as organist and choir master at St. Pauls Church succeeding David Walsh who resigned for a position in Binghamton. Dean officiated last Sunday and will play at the organ tomorrow.
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A. Branley Dean
Peekskill
St. Paul's Church
David Walsh
Binghamton
Dean
Times Press Want Columns Adverts Urged
When in need of anything, use the Times-Press want columns adver tisement offering a quick way to reach readers.
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Times-Press
Indictments for the Wire Tappers
New York reports Mayor Mitchel will present further evidence to the Thompson legislative committee. Burns detectives who tapped wires and rifled files in Seymour & Seymour offices allegedly acted on orders from J. P. Morgan & Company. Senator Thompson said indictments may follow, with the District Attorney convinced action is warranted.
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New York
Mitchel
Tienday
Thompson Legislative Committee
Burns
Seymour & Seymour
Thompson
Swann
Lengthy May term calendar set for Sullivan County
Monticello May 20 The Supreme Court calendar for the May term opens May 22 and includes 219 cases likely stretching court two to three weeks. Presiding judge will be Alden T. Cheater. The Grand Jury will consider modest criminal matters with two grand larceny cases likely to demand District Attorney Cooke's attention.
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Monticello
Supreme Court
Alden
Cheater
Cooke
Juniors Host Indoor Meet At Blizzard Home
About 40 members of Middle town High School junior class of 1917 visited Arthur Miegard near Unionville. They traveled by car from the city around 7 PM with chaperones Mrs. Clarence Hulse and Miss Christina Stivers. An indoor track meet was a feature of the evening followed by refreshments.
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Middletown High School
Arthur Miegard
Unionville
Clarence Hulse
Christina Stivers
Small verdict in Erie damage case
Newburgh, May 20. After about four hours, a jury returned a verdict against the Erie Railroad for damages to Mr. and Mrs. James H. Gorton. They awarded $300 to Mrs. Gorton and $180 to Mr. Gorton, totaling $480 for injuries in the accident.
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Newburgh
James H. Gorton
Erie Railroad
French minister and military attache recalled from Roumania
A Bucharest dispatch reports the French minister and military attache in Roumania have been recalled. It notes Herlin’s statement that a recent Roumania Central Powers agreement caused Russia deep concern but did not indicate a break in diplomatic relations.
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Rome
Bucharest
Roumania
Herlin
Russia
The Human Side of Senator T. E. Burton
A profile of Senator Theodore E. Burton highlighting his devotion to study and children. The piece recounts anecdotes about late hours in his study, a Taft telephone anecdote, his anti race suicidist stance, his charitable approach, and his Grant family heritage with a James River steamer anecdote.
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T. E. Burton
Burton
Senate
Grant
Theodore BE. Burton
Mathew Grant
Massachusetts
Senator Burton
Ulysses 8
Mathew
James River
Advance London Time Shift To Summer Schedule
London reports that clocks will be moved forward one hour tomorrow morning and stay on the new schedule through September 30. The change affects all business clocks as cities adjust to summer time.
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London
Death of Dr George E Cox noted in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports the death of physician and theatrical magnate George E. Cox died early this morning after paralysis on February 29. Authorities list the cause as pneumonia.
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Cincinnati
George E. Cox
First Boys Camp in Orange County Highlighted
Prof. Herman C. Beckman spoke at Memorial Church on Camp Dudley experiences and the origin of the first recorded boys camp in Orange County. He showed slides detailing camp life and benefits while Physical Director Greason fielded inquiries about summer outings.
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Herman C. Beckman
Memorial Church Gymnasium
Dudley
Beckman
Greason
Orange County
New York
Orange Lake
Governor Signs Justice Measure in Third Judicial District
Albany May 20 The Norton bill authorizing an additional Supreme Court Justice seat in the third district was approved by Governor Whitman. The district covers Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schoharie Sullivan and Ulster counties.
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Albany
Norton
Supreme Court
Third Judicial District
Whitman
Columbia
Greene, Rensselaer, Schoharie
Sullivan
Ulster Counties
Wills Admitted at Port Jervis Court Session
At the May term Surrogate's Court in Port Jervis wills of Christopher Winne and James Easton were admitted to probate. A hearing on Miss Anastasia Rourke's claim against Herman Kobbe's estate for board and nursing was held. further hearing set for Monday in Goshen.
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Port Jervis
Hubbard Building
John B. Swezey
Goshen
Christopher Winne
James Easton
Otisville
Anastasia Rourke
Herman Kobbe
C. BE
C. BE. & &. M. Cuddeback Appeared For the Claimant and W. A. Parshall
H. B. Fullerton
Nellie O'Brien
Naval Aviation Camp Opens at Sheepshead Bay
New York May 20 More than a thousand New York National Guard members camp at Sheepshead Bay speedway for the first naval aviation tournament in the country. The event runs one week. Proceeds go to a committee under the Governor and Mayor to promote rational defense. Aviator Frank Burleson from Ithaca is among those arriving to compete for time and distance prizes.
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New York
New York National Guard
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
Frank Burleson
Flving
Ithaca
Charles Moss Dies Suddenly at Pine Point Newburgh
Charles Moss a well known machinist died Thursday at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Thomas Millepaugh at Pine Point Orange Lake He was born in England 78 years ago and came to this country as a young man Surviving are three daughters Mrs Millepaugh Mrs Jas D McGiffert and Miss Susie Moss
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Newburgh
Charles Moss
Thomas Millepaugh
Pine Point
Orange Lake
England
Millepaugh
Jas, D. McGiffert
Susie Moss
Local Man Pays Fine for Speeding
George Carpenter, a local motorist, was fined $10 by Recorder Starr at 2 p m Saturday for violating the speed ordinance. He was arrested by Motorcycle Patrolman August Maas at 1 30 o'clock while driving north on North street at 25 miles an hour in plain clothes.
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George Carpenter
Recorder Starr
Lyon Lowest for Printing Bid by State Board
The J. B. Lyon company offered to handle legislative printing and binding for the year ending September 30 1917 at 253 569. The Argus company bid 357 421 and Brandon Printing company 363 107. Bids covered 17 items with totals based on the last legislative session's scope.
Distribution of Brook Trout Fry To New Streams
Ellis Walker of the Department of Fisheries supervises the distribution of 52,000 brook trout fry from the government hatchery at Cape Vincent Jefferson County to streams in Orange Sullivan Wayne and Pike counties.
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Ellis Walker
Department of Fisheries
United States
Government
Cape Vincent
Jefferson County
Orange
Sullivan Countie
Wayne
Pike
Mrs Jordan Denies All Charges in Separation Answer
Newburgh May 20 The answer of Mrs Eloise Evans Jordan to the complaint in the action brought by Mr Jordan against his wife for a separation has been filed. She denies intoxication and profane language and any false money representations and counterclaims for separation and support alleging years of drunkenness and abuse including threats with a revolver and assaults during travel. She cites fraudulent accusations and describes Jordan’s drunken debauch and desertion actions to justify a separation and support.
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Newburgh
Eloise Evans Jordan
Jordan
South America
Claridge
Hotel Manhattan
New York City
Hudson Valley Dairy Company
Mrs Morrison Dies Friday at Newburgh Residence
Mary A Lipsett widow of David A Morrison died at her home 50 Dubois street Newburgh Friday morning after six hours unconsciousness from a stroke. She visited New York City Thursday with niece Miss Mary R Smith and returned by ferry from Beacon. Funeral Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Jay Knox and Rev J G D Findley. interment Woodlawn. She was active in DAR and guardianship societies and long connected with Union Church. She is survived by sister Mrs Sara B Smith and niece Miss Mary K Smith.
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Newburgh
Mary A. Lipsett
David A. Morrison
Dubois Street
Beacon
Dr. Townsend
Mrs. Morrison
Morrison
Montgomery
Robert
Mary A. (Morrison) Lipsett
Sara B. Smith
Mary K. Smith
Declared
Quassaick
Daughters of the American Revolution
Society For the Protection of Dependent Children
Union Church
Jay Knox
J. G. D. Findley
United Presbyterian Church
Woodlawn
Orange County
Orange County Agricultural Society
New Windsor Man in Difficulties Bankruptcy Filing
New York May 19 Charies 8 Bryan of New Windsor former Wall Street stock broker and Interstate Chemical Corporation treasurer filed for bankruptcy with liabilities 281672 and assets 39. Creditors include Lincoln Trust 149672 secured by bonds and stock, Germaport Manufacturing note 25000, Tilgham 7000, Charlotte National Bank 17500, National Bank of Baltimore 37500. Bryan was NYSE member for 15 years and partner in Sharpe Bryan. Interstate Chemical was a southern agricultural chemical firm formed about five years ago.
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New York
Bryan
New Windsor
Wall Street
Interstate Chemical Corporation
Lincoln Trust Company
Germaport Manufacturing Company
D. J. Thilmes
Nyack
F. B
Tilgham
Charlotte National Bank of
Charlotte
N. C
National Bank of Baltimore
New York Stock Exchange
Sharpe& Bryan
I.S
Agricultural Chemical Company
Charleston
S. C
South
Good Advice from the Pittsburgh Dispatch
The Pittsburgh Dispatch warns readers to avoid tampering with old gun muzzles and the business end of a mule, offering cautionary guidance on safety and practicality.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Delaware County Girl Shot in Mysterious Attack
A six year old girl Elgie Gray is hospitalized with a bullet wound through her breast near Hamden. Authorities probe a shooting Monday morning amid conflicting statements from the child. She initially blamed a former sweetheart Elmer Bedford but later said she lied and attempted suicide.
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Delhi
Elgie Gray
Delaware County
Gray House
Hamden
Jill
Elmer Bedford
Arrest Near Tralee Ties to Casement Arms Plot
London reports another arrest near Tralee Ireland in the Casement arms and ammunition case. The captive named John Goodwin and is thought to be the mysterious pilot linked to Casement testimony. Premier Asquith returned from Ireland after five days of talks on the political situation.
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