This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
26
Civilians fleeing Shanghai report influx from Russia after a travel ban on foreigners. About 6,600 Russians, mostly civilians and political workers, arrive by boat and are housed in Shanghai, while reports of Russian troops in the city persist. Four Americans among arrivals deny military presence among civilians.
Major Harry G. Taylor a former commanding officer of Troop 3 Albany and veteran of the Spanish American and World War I died at his home 2230 Sixth Avenue after months of illness He lived in New Scotland before returning to Troy His service included the Spanish American War Mexican border the St Mihiel offensive and the Argonne Meuse campaign He retired from active duty July 3 1930 He is survived by two sons a stepson and a sister Funeral services will be held at Morris Funeral Home with Rev Borthwick officiating.
A car reported stolen in Plattaburg was turned over to police in Mechanicville when the driver explained he had taken the vehicle while intoxicated. Ray mond Provost, 25, of West chuty surrendered with the car and said he hadn’t realized what he had done. A. Clooney of Peru claimed the car at the station yesterday. Clinton County deputies moved Provost to face charges.
County Judge Herbert D. Hamm reversed the Troy Police Court verdict against Juan Angel an A P L student finding him not guilty on the hit and run charge The judge ruled the information relied on hearsay and information and belief without proper deposition and dismissed the case The decision frees Angel ending a chain that began with a March 8 1980 jury verdict and a 30 day county jail sentence for failing to identify himself after the accident.
Rensselaer County received 3 697 203 38 dollars in state aid for the year ending Oct 31 1849. State Comptroller Frank Moore released figures showing total state assistance of 3305 081 803 dollars statewide. County totals include highway aid 44 101 81 and motor vehicle fees 189 417 34 as well as health welfare and education allocations for Home Relief, Aid to Dependent Children, and veterans affairs.
Judge Hamm ruled the information in the Fifteenth Street crash case defective as it relied on hearsay and failed to show evidence of the crime. The verdict read guilty as charged, but testimony showed no culpability by the defendant beyond an auto collision. Angel left the scene after striking Edmund Matthews. Matthews later died.
Four certificates to conduct business under trade names were filed yesterday in the County Clerk's office. Joseph A. Rafter and Harold A. West report operations in Doan Street as the Douw Street Smoke Shop. Hyde CG Barber reports Hoosick town business as the Ox Bow. Morris M Eisenberg and Paul Eisenberg note partnership in Nassau as Empire State Lumber & Supply Co. Joseph Elso reports Nassau Route 20 as Haven.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.