Heroic Yonkers Trooper Dies Saving Ammunition Dump
The mother of a Linden Avenue School hero recalls her son, Sergeant Matzinger, who died shielding an ammunition dump in Middletown. Enlisted in Yonkers six years ago, he served with General Funston on the Mexican border and had refused furloughs. Born 28 years ago at 485 Grange Street, he was the sole living son of Mary and the late Joseph Matzinger, with a brother deceased.
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Montdidier
Middletown
Mexico
Matzinger
Funston
Mexican
Yonkers
United States
Grange Street
Joseph Matzinger
Mary Matzinger
Wood May Head U.S. Force in Italy
Washington reports indicate Major General Leonhard Wood, returning from France, may command American forces to Italy. If true, Wood would be elevated to Lieutenant General as the senior American general expected to lead the Italian front effort alongside Italian forces.
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Wood May
U.S
Italy
Washington
Leonard Wood
France
Baker
Horton Buys New Hampton Property From Mrs Probert
Benjamin Horton of 12 Grove street announces the purchase of the New Hampton property owned by Mrs Mary C Probert. The site along the Erie tracks includes a cider mill and grist mill, a fifteen horsepower engine, and a substantial lot. Horton plans no new buildings but may repair existing structures and continue supplying apples this fall if available. He will continue to reside in this city and travel to New Hampton for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Horton
Grove Street
New Hampton
Mary C. Probert
Horton
Daughter Born To Soldier In France War News
A daughter was born Sunday at Tarall Hospital to Mr and Mrs Archibald Eronimous of this city. Mr Eronimous is a timber maker in Company 7 and is now with the 197th Regiment, which is said to have arrived in France. Colonel Bradley is mentioned with improved conditions after a illness and visitors noted his cheer. Also news of Mrs and Mrs J Erskine Ward renting the residence of Harry Jonas in Walden, moving in June. Ward is the income tax collector for this section of Orange County.
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France
Tarall Hospital
Archibald
Eronimous
Tmeler
197Th Regiment
Col. Bradley
Thomas W. Bradier
Walden
Isocisnd Bradley
Higham
Mra
J. Hanmer
Palmer
J. Erskine Ward
Harry Jonas
Mr. Ward
Orange County
New York Quotas Reach Wadsworth Camp Demographics
Spartanburg May 29 About three thousand New York drafted men have arrived at Camp Wadsworth to bolster regimental strength. By day’s end nearly 3,700 more are expected, bringing New York’s total to about 9,700. Early arrivals came from Manhattan and the Bronx, with others from Yonkers Albany Poughkeepsie and Hudson River towns. Assigned to the Second Pioneer Infantry they may transfer to the 51st Pioneer Infantry later, as the 10th New York lineage feeds both units. South Carolina draft men also arrived and many were assigned to the 2d Pioneers with a few discharged for health. The 52d Pioneer Infantry will be the first Manhattan regiment expanded to full wartime strength, receiving today’s arrivals.
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Spartanburg
New York
Wadeworth
New York National Guard
Yonkers
Albany
Poughkeepsie
Hudson River
Pioneer
51St
Pioneer “Infantry
10Th
Manhattan
Bronx
Pioneer’ Infantry
14Th
South
Carolina
U S to Inspect the Guardsmen of Empire State
Albany May 29 The War Department orders for an inspection of the New York State Guard and the dispatch of 18100 Enfield rifles to the division are read as signs the federal government will federalize the Guard. Inspections of the Second and Tenth regiments in Troy Albany will occur at Schenectady on June 10 by Gen Perton chief of the U S Army Bureau.
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Albany
New York State Guard
War Department
France
Troy
Schenectady
Perton
Bia
United States
Amy
Port Jervis Bay Soldier Gassed, Hospitalized in New York
Port Jervis May 29 Fred J Rich of Company K 165th to fanizr gassed at opening of the war March 23 and is now in two hospitals on Hills Island New York. His brother Mark V Richards and his mother Mrs David S Richards confirmed his arrival by telegram. Rich enlisted in Middletown a year ago and went to France last October with Company K and I of that regiment. The unit bore the brunt of the attack at that part of the line as gas waves were used by the Hun on American troops.
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Port Jervis
Fred J. Richands
Company K
Hills Island
New York
Mark V. Richards
Tueelay
David S. Richards
Mr. Richards
Middletown
Three Examined at Medical Advisory Board Meeting
At the office in the Times-Press building on Wednesday the Medical Advisory Board examined three men. Each man came from Local Exemption Boards at Shakopee Minnesota Kingston and Monticello. School Meetings June 4. Rural districts in the Third Supervisory district of Orange county will hold meetings Tuesday evening June 4.
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Wetnesnay
Ofice
Times-Press
Bonlding
Shakopee
Minn
Kington
Monticello
Oranse
LawYER Elston Hurled From Car Into Brook Miraculously Saved
Charles C. Elston a city lawyer and real estate dealer on bail for a serious crime escaped death when his Ford touring car plunged ten feet into a brook near Circleville after colliding with a large truck driven by William Wilkin. Rescuers pulled him from the wreck atop the guard rails and he was taken to Middletown. He suffered cuts and bruises with no serious injuries. scene witnesses described his rescue as miraculous. A later report noted he was seen near 385 North Street and that authorities suspected no hospitalization was needed. The accident occurred around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday on Thompson Ridge near the Erie railroad tracks. Matinee on Saturday at Historic Track will donate all proceeds to the Red Cross.
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Charles. C. Elston
A. Brook
Circleville
Elston
Erie
Bell. Bros. Farms
William Wilkin
Thompson Ridge
Elstop
North Street
Ward
Middletown
Thrall Hospital
Anthracite Coal Shortage Aims for New England Relief
Philadelphia reports shortages in the year’s coal supply for New England and the North Atlantic. Chairman Steeken of the federal anthracite committee promises action to increase delivery. A ban on anthracite exports is proposed from various regions to manage the shortfall. Distribution targets call for about 2.5 million tons to New England and 3.5 million tons to the North Atlantic region.
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Presa
Philadelphia
Associated Prete
New England
North Atlantic
Stekeen
Feel Administration
Atlentie Renn
Hon Augustus Denniston Dies Washingtonville Leader
Hon Augustus Denniston of Washingtonville dies at Middletown Sanitarium after weeks of rheumatism and paralysis. He led the Orange County Agricultural Society for years and will be interred in Washingtonville Cemetery after a 4:30 funeral. He had battled illness, faded into unconsciousness in recent days, and had kept public duties until entering the sanitarium.
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Augustus Denniston
Washingtonville
Orange Court
Agricultural Society
Middletown
Benton’ Avenue
Familly
Denniston
Knights of Columbus pledge support in war effort
Saratoga Springs May 29 The New York state council Knights of Columbus met for its annual convention discussing war work led by William P Larkin who praised President Wilson and pledged support. Reports showed 18 scholarships established with 16 filled and Albany Council raising 2818 for war funds amid 54 295 members. Public war activities were reviewed by State Deputy Finegan as the order prepared for a mass at St Peters Church and a parade for the drafted.
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Saratoga Springs
New York State Council
Knights of Columbus
Wiliam P. Larkin
Wilson
Knights of
Tominiee
James E. Finegan
James H. Dowd
Frank H. Shields
Albany Council
St Peters Church
Berard O'Reilly
Glen Cova
Peter Barrett
Troy
William H. Walsh
Ballston Spa
John Fox
Saratoca Springs
Monsionor
John Walsh
Edward Rochan
Saratoca
Benjem P. Wheat
Edward DB. Edas
Tiny J. Grattan
Cohoes
Heimict
Finecan
Delesaice
Jiac
City dairy report notes 39 dairies supplying milk
Heath Officer Hanmer reports 39 dairies in city supply 670 cows producing 6764 quarts daily. All dairies inspected and scored by State Board of Health. Some milk samples from sawpits show varied quality. steps planned to improve. City largely free of disease with measles and pneumonia few. Registrar Stanton records 32 deaths and 26 births last month. Health officer authorized to establish a death culture laboratory and to attend state health officers convention at Saratoga Springs June 25 26 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Omcer Hanmer
Board of Health
T. Frank Cullinan
State Board of Health
Irvine C. Bull
Albany
Mooney Must Die Court Declares Second Death Sentence
In San Francisco on May 22, Thomas J. Mooney received a second death sentence for the Preparedness Day explosion deaths. The court set an indeterminate hanging date within ninety days, with clemency potential only from Gov. William D. Stephens who faces a pending pardon petition. Mooney's conviction tied to the 1916 dome blast killing ten people.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Wilson
Mooney
William D. Stephens
Rica
Foch Holds Situation As Allies Press In France
Paris dispatch reports General Foch has the situation well in hand as French troops begin to gain on German advance forces in the speed contest. American troops in the Montdidier sector win praise for fighting like veterans in the first major action carried out by U S forces. London papers remain cautiously optimistic, noting prior thrusts failed to secure lasting gains while highlighting Pershing casualty figures and ongoing bombardment.
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Associated
Presa
Paris
Foch
Montdidier
London
Boys One Cycles Collide Injuring Two Cyclists
Herbert Conklin age about 18 of 73 West Main Street and Philip Hips were seriously injured when their bicycles collided at 5 Independence Avenue near Middletown Meat Market and Hotel Waldo. Both were taken to Thrall Hospital with head injuries and lacerations. officer investigated.
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Herbert Conklin
West Main Street
CHRS
Stade
Azul Path
Conklin
Hipe
Thrall Hospital
Hire
Heepitah Helthker
Rlsx Ward
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Edwin
Sherwood Matzinger
Linden Avenue School
Mary
Edwin 8. Matzingef
Wadsworth
U. S
Empire State
Port Jervis Bay
N.Y. Hospital
Fop
Ford
RED Cross
Robert A. Moore
Mary Moore
Big City
Co. i
35Th Engineers
Uncle Sam
Health Board
Pershing
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