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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
2
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A spoof filled column mocks officials and wartime policy while reporting local council moves. The Common Council plans to relocate the Orchard Street public market near North Street and approves summer hard concerts starting June 34 with outdoor venues Thrall Park and Academy Avenue Park to boost morale.
The New York Run notes lack of pessimism over Saturday's enrolment for women in the suffrage movement. It argues women may enroll as part of broader civic participation, cites Middle Town as strong, and suggests universal training to build a citizen army. It contrasts male and female turnout and urges training for national service, with defense not aggression. It also critiques McAdoo's wage and hour rise paired with higher rail rates, calling it a public burden despite promised improvements.
In 1914 era prose, the article vows universal military training and a citizen draft, arguing that wartime readiness requires every person to serve. It laments old comforts and urges discipline, physical conditioning, and public duty while critiquing complacency and urging national unity. The piece ends with poems and civic notices reflecting the home-front mood.
The report notes Private Frank V. Tierney promoted to sergeant at Camp Dix. Sergeant Thorney left the post. Tierney’s friends in the city are pleased. May 28 update mentions a state rifle range at DMauvelt in Rockland County hosting a training carny for youths aged 20 to 48, selecting candidates from across the state for military drill and a permanent camp site.
Private Earl Edmonds son of Conductor Edward Edmonds of Unionville enlisted April 26 as a machinist in the Quartermasters Corps and was sent to Camp Wadsworth. He is believed to be en route to France or already there.
The article notes that the typical young American character has been chosen for future Paramount race pictures. Charles Ray excels in roles where a youth under stress must fight to the front by sheer determination and both physical and mental prowess.
The piece notes Jane Novak is married to Sir Johnston Fortes-Robertson and mentions wives and partners of actors like Gertrude Elliott and Bill Hart filming in snow near Truckee. It covers Vitagraph stars Betty Blythe and Florence Deshou in New York exhibits, Raymond Hatton aiding Wallace Reid, Nicholaa Dansen in The Yellow Ticket, Gimlya Cooper in Havana, and Edith Storey pursuing aviation and possible service in France.
Mabel Van Buren appears as Mrs Eracat in a Miss Mary Pickford feature. The production showcases daring stunts including horseback riding and a moving-vehicle scene with deadly slingshots. Gladia Brockwell headlines as star in this summer hotel drama noted for its sensational stage work.
Theodore Roosevelt, speaking under the National Security League in Des Moines, urged English as the only language for schools and newspapers. He backed universal military training and warned that defeating Germany is needed to ensure lasting peace. He approved Gov Harding’s order for English in all Iowa schools and proclaimed one loyalty to the American nation.
Charlies L Elwood drafts rules for Nudietown Market open June 4 to October 1 with hours on Tue Thu 6 am to 10 am and Sat 6 2 am to 12 pm Producers pay 23 cents daily. entry limited to one hour before opening. only goods raised locally. vehicles must be parked and remain until closing. comply with Markets Commissioner and police. rules may change as needed.
John Guy colored of Newburgh faces a grand jury indictment for burglary under a new statute that subjects a fourth felony offender to life imprisonment. The case emerged during sessions in Supreme Court at 1:30 PM. An earlier arraignment saw Ebenezer Wisher charged with assault and robbery plead guilty, with a five decade cap and Jordan in serious condition. Matthew Miller and Charles Oliver Miller of Newburgh were indicted for first degree default after a shooting incident.
Thomas Gullerton a hackman was struck in the head while driving from Newburgh to Millsburg in February and Fullerton suffered non fatal injuries. Walter Poppo of Maybrook was indicted for grand larceny in the second degree for taking shoes from a Maybrook shipment. Herbert Roasch of Newburgh charged with assault in the first degree. James Cooper of Port Jervis indicted for second degree assault for slashing a colored companion. Ellsworth Lawrence of Newagh indicted for forgery for forging a check on the Highland National Bank of Newburgh. Bad Bill Monroe indicted on two burglary in the third degree citations. Offenses claimed in Cornwall. Buckhout not indicted. no bill returned against Chas B Buckhout for perjury in Erie Railroad damages action.
Washington reports a record shipbuilding week with eighteen vessels launched totaling 109,700 tons. Ten steel ships completed and placed in service, eight requisitioned fleet steamers and two built on contract for the Emergency Fleet Corporation, west coast vessels among the contract ships.
Electric filling station in front of B&B was knocked down by a Salvati truck. Edward Hunter's auto supply case at 1 James Street was toppled as the rig swung near the cab. The station was unseared through the agency of B. 2 . 8, Conking.
Two names of attendees at the Dovgise Kuell wedding were omitted from the list provided to the Time Press for publication Monday evening. The missing names include Mixe Pridget Gu leepie and Miss Mary Brady.
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