Middletown Liberty Loan Committee Seeks Installment Subscriptions
A local Middletown committee headed by bank presidents Townsend Benedict and Harding aims to boost Liberty Loan contributions. Employers will offer partial payment plans to employees with subscriptions starting at 50 dollars and rising to 1,000 dollars, secured by certified checks to the Federal Reserve Bank Liberty Loan Account. Additional payments are scheduled through August, with full payments allowed for amounts up to 10,000 dollars. Subscriptions may convert to higher rate bonds if issued, and funds will be routed through employers or banks to minimize financial disruption.
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Liberty Loan Committee
BF. Chamberlain
A W. Kelly, Jr
Times-Press
Harding
Townsend
Benedict
Middletown
Liberty Fund
United States
Esmeat
Federal Reserve Bank
Liberty
Germany
Treasury Department
Submarine Attacks Kill Hundreds Near Med Sea
International News Service reports German submarines sank two large ships in the Mediterranean. The Transylvania, an army transport of 14,315 tons, went down May 4 with 29 officers, 372 crewmen, the captain and nine staff members among the dead. The French steamer Bontay, 7,247 tons, carrying 345 aboard, lost 45 lives.
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London
Mediterranean
Wea
Salonica
Marseilles
Brazil
Buenos Aires
Braz
United States
Germany
Rio Janeiro
Senate
Lane
Washington
Harry Lane
Oregon
San Francisco
Chamberlain
Coleague
Cartiven
Joffre
Paris
New York
General Joffrey
Tor
Stores Cooperate With Marine Corps Officers
Washington May 24 staff in stores have offered to cooperate with the Marine Corps in National Recruiting Week June 10 to 16. The drive aims to enlist 4 000 men to reach full war strength for immediate overseas duties. The effort reflects a national call for mobilization and patriotic support to train personnel for service.
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Washington
Atore
Marine Corps
Potatoes Arrive for City Farmers Distribution
The third seed potato car for local farmers arrived Wednesday evening and was inspected Thursday. This afternoon the potatoes will be distributed to those who ordered them or who wish to cancel their orders. The car eight was led by W. H. Seward of New Huntington.
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Farm Bureau
Mfany
W. H. Seward
New Hangton
Governor to Call Extra Session Over Food Problem
Albany reports Governor Whitman will convene an extra session of the Legislature in late August or September to address the food problem. He has held talks with Republican legislators and others and seeks stronger legislation than the regular session’s food end market commission bill.
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Albany
Whitman
Double Wedding at First Presbyterian Church
A double wedding was held at the manse of the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening May 23. Joseph H. Van Auken wed Clara B. Millspaugh and Earle G. Doty married Mary L. Weeks, both couples from Port Jervis. Rev. Dr. Robert O. Kirkwood officiated. the couples plan to reside in Port Jervis.
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First Presbyterian Church
Joseph H. van Auken
Clara B. Millspaugh
Earle
G. Doty
Mary L. Weeks
Port Jervis
Robert O. Kirkwood
Steel Common Soars Past Record High On Heavy Demand
Noe International News from Bersice New York May 24 reports Steel Common skyrocketing before noon to 1300 passing the prior high of 1294 set last November. About 137700 shares traded by noon as buyers rushed the stock amid intense demand.
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Noe International News
Bersice
New York
Protests Grow Over Draft Question in Registration
In Washington on May 24 an uproar over the conscription registration query Do you claim exemption spreads in Congress. Senator Chamberlain and others push to remove the 12th question as misleading slacker branding. General Crowder says the item guides local tribunals, while Senator Lewis warns of midwest resistance if misperceptions persist. Meanwhile Harry York’s critical condition after a shooting remains grave as his wife Mrs York improves. Erie Railroad changes rumored for through service between New York and Buffalo. reports in Elmira claim June 10 implementation with Nos 1 and 2 possibly discontinued.
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International News Service
Washington
Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Crowder
Lewis
Senate
Middle West
Harry York
Thrail Hospital
Ife
ERIE
New York
Bamaio
Middletown
Times-Press
Erie Station
Elmira
Widow’s Pension Bill Signed by Governor
Albans May 24 Governor Whitman signed the bill of Senator Stivers amending military law. If an officer retired or receiving a pension dies while on duty under a presidential call, his widow shall receive annual widow’s pension from the state equal to the man’s former retirement amount. VETO PRESBYTERIAN UNION Mirroingham Ala May 24 reports on Presbyterian Church actions regarding doctrine and union efforts between Northern and Southern branches.
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Times-Press
Albans
Whit- Man
Stivers
United States Service
Veto Presbyterian Union
Mirroingham
Ala
Larcely Becanee i
New York Preservers
The
Presbyterian Church
Aaminet
Eresion
Dacias
Tex
Judge Tompkins Chosen to Hear Baff Case Indictments
Eman designates Supreme Court Justice Arthur S. Tompkins of Nz ack to preside at two special terms. The May 28 term will hear preliminary motions in the Barnett Bal murder indictments, while June 14 will handle the trial. Washington May 24. The war revenue bill passed the House 29 to 76 and goes to the Senate. Platt and Ward voted against it.
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Albany
Whiteman
Supreme Court
Arthur S. Tompkins
Nzack
Barnett Bal
Washington
Jury acquits two men in telephone tapping trial
In Near Sereere New York May 21 Jehn A Mingsbury charities commissioner and William H H Metchigs, his counsel, were acquitted of tapping the telephone wires of the late Oren Futier. The trial before Justice Kelly in Brooklyn Supreme Court ended with a verdict of not guilty, the jury returning without leaving the box.
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Sereere
New York
Jehn A. Mingsbury
William HH. Metchigs
Oren Futier
Kelly
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Lewis F Wood Dies Suddenly at Home
Lewis F Wood of 52 Wawayanda Avenue died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock from apoplexy. Health officer Hansoer tax summoned the death, issued the permit for removal. Wood, born in Newburgh, lived in the city 40 years and worked as a laborer. He is survived by wife and three sons Frank, Thomas and Charles, all in this city.
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Lewis F. Wood
Wawayanda Avenue
Hansoer
Mr. Wood
Newburgh
Avery Wood
Frank
Thomas
Charles
Local Farmers Get Small Loans Via Bankers Fund Drive
A group of farmers and local bankers created a fund enabling about twenty farmers to obtain small loans for seeds and spring planting. The First National Bank of the town chaired the effort, with a committee including James Horton, David Decker, Reet Gramer, and President Waters. Loans range from $25 to $50 for six months at an interest rate set by the bank, with disbursement through community channels to farmers across the state.
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Emermsiy
First National Bank
James Ho Horton
Davi L. Decker
Wallkill
Reet Gramer
Waters
Beredict
Firet National Bank
Yonkers High School to Ditch Flannel Trousers for Graduation
Wartime economy prompts Yonkers High School to drop face powder by the Tripled Girls Club and to ban flannel trousers for the senior graduation. Seniors will wear dark suits for the sheepskin ceremony, ending a long standing flannel hop tradition and last pre commencement social.
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Yonkers
Yonkers High School
Helen Hughes
Chas E. Hughes
Meola Beaten by Guardsman Near State Hospital
Leo Meola of 73 Cottage Street reports being struck by a Seventy-First Regiment guardsman on Monhagen Avenue in front of the State Hospital gate before 1:30 on Wednesday night. Meola charged assault in the third degree after witnessing his companion attacked and the soldier briefly detained at the State Hospital gate. the case was turned to military authorities after Meola withdrew the civil complaint.
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Leo Meola
Cottage Street
Monhagen Avenue
State Hospital
Meola
Aolley
John Gler
Neola
Leonard
Seventy-firet Regiment
John B. Herbert
Artes
State Armor
Seventy-Nist
G. F. Terry
C Fs
Mcola
Actos
Food survey debate moves forward amid committee edits
The administration's food survey faces continued discussion after the Worcester committee amended it to remove nonessentials. The plan now prioritizes data on food resources and aims to map national production by counties. Slogans for Middletown drew 107 submissions to the Chamber of Commerce, with a $10 prize to be awarded after June 1. Catholics in Greensjiah district plan a March 2 meeting at 2:30 pm at Mr. McDonald's house, with Rev. R J Colfer among attendees.
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Washiption
Thae Forse
Saministration
Wease Committee
Lenser
Middletown
Chamber of Commerce
Jadees
Jaane
Greensijiaha
Distriete
McDonald
RJ. Colfer
Registration drive set for June five under draft law
Orange county officials prepared for the selective draft as President Wilson issued the proclamation. Sheriff McDowell and county clerks coordinated details with Adjutant General Stotesbury and county boards to organize local registration districts. Voters aged 21 to 39 must answer questions on June 5 covering identity, citizenship, occupation, dependents, marital status, race, military service, and possible exemptions.
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Orange County
Wilson
Fred S. McDowell
George F. Gregg
Stotesbury
Kei Goshen
King We Censts
McDowell
Charen
Charles S Whilman
New York State
War Department
St Louis Coliseum May Become Public Garage
St Louis Chamber of Commerce members plan to revert the Coliseum to its ground owners John and Frank M Neary if the city does not act, potentially converting the structure into a public garage. City officials intend to build a new civic auditorium, with a coliseum option on the table and a war era cost cited at 316.98 dollars.
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International News Service
St Louis
Coiseum
Wilson
Mershall
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
John and
Frank M. Neary
Monroe Woman Sued for Stealing Husband
Mrs Helen M Gillette of New York sues Miss Anna Ringler of Moines for 75000 alleging Ringler alienated the affections of Teonami Woodlette, husband of the plaintiff since 1911, with a separation agreement and weekly support arranged. the suit seeks damages and claims Ringler influenced the husband to desert.
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Helen M. Gillette
New York
Anna Rinster
Moines
Teonami Woodlette
Plaiant
Durer
Halls Brothers
Weert Street
Gillette Aarsabe
Misa Ringler
Gillette
Miss Ringler
Gilett
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