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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

5

Germans Strike at French Positions

Paris reports say German forces attacked south of Ple mont and near Belloy with limited gains in an advanced trench while French troops recovered ground north of Ple mont. London dispatches note renewed German pressure elsewhere on the western front, with raids and local combats as Allied reserves hold and await a broad German move.

Paris Plemont London Ger Western Front Woevre Upper Alsace Verdun Vosges West Flanders Frank Chariton S.N. S Arras Oreuil Noyon Montdidier Rollot Seeoe Fampoux Scarpe River Vimy Ridge Moreuil Ens Rollot Somme River British War Office Ayette War Office

Freight Car Building Program Heads Toward 150000 Cars

Washington April 3 freight car manufacturers meet to frame a massive program. Director General McAdoo will present plans for 100000 to 150000 new freight cars with 40 to 70 ton capacity. Eighteen manufacturers will receive orders. Gondola, coal car and box car are to be built to ease crop movement congestion this fall.

Washington McAdoo

Archbishop Lang Visits Baltimore for Liberty Loan Event

Archbishop of York Cosmo Gordon Lang and Major General Leonard Wood arrived in Baltimore from Washington by mobile shortly before noon. Lang attended a welcome at Old St Pauls Church and toured the Liberty Loan content Over There at the Fifth Regiment Armory, where he was guest of honor and principal speaker. General Wood is to speak at the Lyric tonight.

York Baltimore Cosmo Gordon Lang Leonard Wood Mobile Washington Old St. Paul’s Church Liberty Loan Fifth Regit Armory Wood

Government takes over Bull Durham factory plants

New York April 8 United States government takes over the Bull Durham tobacco factories of the Tobacco company in North Carolina and will use output for soldiers in war. The announcement said the action lasts for the duration of the war.

New York United States A Tobacco Company North Olina

British Tank 4 in New Haven Parade Feature

announcement made in New Haven details that the Britannia tank touring the country in support of the loan will be a feature of the parade in the city today April 8 and 9 Announce and parade plans highlight the event with local officials and spectators expected.

New Haven

Funeral for Christine Cevi tello held at St. John's

The funeral for Christine Cevi tello proceeded from 36 St John s Street to St John s Church at 9 30 where Rev Dr James P Donovan conducted services. The St John s Choir directed by Prof F Dineen sang as the casket entered and exited. Pallbearers included James De Toro Florie De Toro Ralph Matti Antonio Salota John Mangello and Antonio Battalini. Interment followed in St John s Cemetery with committal by Dr Donovan.

Christine Cevitello St. John’s Street St. John’s Church James P Donovan St. John’s James de Toro Florie de Toro Ralph Matti Antonio Salota John Mangello Antonio Battalini St. John’s Cemetery Dr. Donovan

Funeral services for John S. Stephens held

The funeral for John S. Stephens took place at 9:30 a.m. from W. J. Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms and at 10 a.m. at St. John's Church. Rev. P. L. Dolan presided with St. John's Choir singing. Mrs. A. J. Campbell performed "Some Sweet Day" during the service. pallbearers were Fred Straus James Drennan Andrew Drennan and Richard Haggerty. Interment followed at St. John's Cemetery.

John S. Stephens W. J. Coughlin St. John’s Church P. L. Dolan St. John’s A. J. Campbell John Hazelton Fles Fred Straus James Drennan Andrew Drennan Richard Haggerty St. John’s Cemetery

Mrs Stephen C Smith Dies. Hartford Widow Leaves Family

Mrs Stephen C Smith of Hubbard street died this morning at age 35. She leaves husband Stephen, a two year old daughter, father Thomas Kearns of Hartford, brothers Thomas E John J of Hartford, Augustus of Middletown, and sister Mrs Dennis O Brign of Portland. Funeral from W J Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms Friday at 8 30 AM.

Stephen C. Smith Mary Hubbard Street Thomas Kearns Hartford Thomas E. and John J. Kearns Augustus Kearns Middletown Dennis O’brign Portland W. J. Coughlin

Death of Mrs Leeman in South Farms at 90

Mrs Sarah H Leeman aged 90 mother of Mrs William C Fisher of Silver Street South Farms died at home yesterday after a brief illness. A native of Hope Maine she was the widow of Nehemiah Leeman. Survived by her daughter Mrs Fisher. Funeral at 3 this afternoon at the house with Rev Frederick W Greene officiating, burial in Rockland Maine on Friday.

Leeman Sarah H. Leeman William C. Fisher Silverstreet South Farms Hope Nehemiah Leeman Fisher Frederick W. Greene Rockland

Death of Hugo Ramy, West Cromwell Infant

Hugo Ramy one year and sixteen days old son of Adolph and Zanice Ramy of West Cromwell died this morning at Middlesex Hospital. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Hugo Ramy Hugo Adolph and Zanice Ramy West Cromwell Middlesex Hospital

Fishing Licenses Spark Talk Between Officials

Hartford April 3 Superintendent John M. Crampton of the fish and game commission met with Attorney General George E. Hinman to plan action against violators of the state's license law. Crampton said some fishermen with federal licenses defy state authority and excessive fishing in Long Island Sound is an abuse. He noted a Lyme resident’s inquiry about shad fishing in the Connecticut River, clarifying the season opens May 1 and closes June 10 with prosecutions for early catches.

Crampton Hinman Hartford John M. Crampton Fish and Game Commission George E. Hinman Long Island Sound Lyme Connecticut River

O'Neil Calls Meeting For Eastern Baseball Association

Hartford April 3 President Dan O Neil calls a meeting of the Eastern Baseball Association for next Monday afternoon at Spring field Mass The agenda includes the Providence Rhode Island bid to join the league replacing Portland Maine the selection of an eighth city in place of Lawrence Mass and decisions on war tax collection of admissions President O Neil is ill at his Holyoke home and may be unable to attend.

O’neil Hartford Eastern Baseball Association Dan O'Neil Springfield Mass Providence R. I Portland Lawrence Holyoke

New London brothers face espionage act charges in New Haven

Nathan Pomerantz and his brother Benjamin, clothing dealers from New London, appeared before a U S court on espionage act charges. They allegedly rented lockers to soldiers and sailors to change into civilian clothes to obtain liquor and access restricted venues. Their cases were continued to the May term under bonds of 2500 dollars each.

New Haven Nathan Pomerantz Benjamin New London United States United Meee

Guilford Family Affected by Paris Shell Killings

Guilford residents read dispatches reporting Mrs Mary G Landon wife of Edward H Landon and two daughters Mrs Lucy Landon Speed and Miss Ruth Landon were killed in Paris on Good Friday by a shell from German guns. Mr Landon, born in Guilford, had long lived in Paris and stayed during the war.

Guilford Mary G. Landon Edward H. Landon Lucy Landon Speed Ruth Landon Paris Landon Guilford Stock

A G Krom Dies In Danbury

Arthur G Krom age 47 a well known Danbury businessman died suddenly of apoplexy early yesterday He had long been in insurance and real estate and held prominence in the Masonic and Elks lodges He was a leading member of the Bell Island summer colony at South Norwalk

A. G. Krom Danbury Arthur G. Krom Masonic Fraternity and Elks Bell Island Norwalk

Explosion Wrecks Light Plant in Massillon Ohio

An explosion early today wrecked the Massillon Electric and Gas Co plant in Massillon Ohio leaving the city without power. Damage is estimated at 150000 dollars and many war work factories in the area suspended operations.

Massillon Ohio Massillon Electric & Gas Co

First sigh of love halts the windom’s ascent

A poetic line presents a moment where the first sigh of love interrupts the windom, signaling a change in winds and mood. The fragment hints at romance altering motion and atmosphere, leaving readers with a moody, ambiguous image of affection and stillness.

Windom

Priority for Military Bills in House War Measures

Washington reports military bills will be given priority in the house until all war department demands are met. The rules committee backed a special rule after urging by Julius Kahn. A rule to advance draft quota legislation is also to be reported. naval bills will not receive preferred status. Four military affairs members oppose the quota bill and promise a floor fight.

Washington House War Department Rules Committee Julius Kahn Military Affairs Committee Naval Affairs Committee Shellenberger

Dent Urges Quick Action on Second Draft Rules

Chairman Dent of the House Military Affairs Committee seeks a special rule from the Rules Committee to consider legislation setting quotas by district using the first class tally and authorizing the president to requisition men for national defense. Provost Marshal Crowder waits for this bill’s enactment. Senate already passed it. A rule would place the measure in order tomorrow, signaling a major upcoming floor battle.

Dent Washington House Military Affairs Committee House Rules Committee Crowder Senate

Explosion Kills Three at Camp Hancock in Accident

Augusta Ga April 3 three soldiers dead and three wounded after an explosion in company F 103rd engineers tent at Camp Hancock Corporal Floyd E Smith Homesdale Pa Private Stiney G Jervins New Philadelphia Pa Private Joseph R Searonne Old Forge Pa Corporal James B Finnan Hawley Pa Private Patrick H Nealeon Scranton Pa Private Taney Paraschek Cole Private Robert Kramer Schuylkill Pa were named among the victims and injured in the blast with one more listed as dangerously hurt.

Camp Hancock Asesult Augusta 103Rd Engineers Floyd E. Smith Homesdale Stiney G. Jervins New Philadelphia Joseph R. Searonne Old Forge James B. Finnan Hawley Patrick H. Nealeon Scranton Taney Paraschek Coledale Robert Kramer Schuylkill

News Direct From Pershing Withheld Casualty Lists

Washington April 3 acting Chief of Staff March announced that casualty lists for American troops in France will not be distributed by the War Department. The policy aligns with Secretary Baker and follows a conference with Acting Secretary Crowell and General March. News will be provided only from France.

Washington France March Baker Pershing War Department McCain Crowell General March

May Hire Out Prisoners In Fairfield County

Stamford April 3 it was learned today that the county meeting of senators and representatives at Bridgeport will receive a report from a special committee recommending not renewing the present labor contract for the Fairfield county jail prisoners and hiring them out to the state highway commissioner and county farmers. The new system, if adopted, is expected to greatly increase the county’s revenue. F E Clark of Bridgeport currently holds the contract, which expires in July.

Stamford Court House Bridgeport Fairfield County F. E. Clark

New Jersey Widow Wins 10000 Verdict in Cable Case

Mary Englesbee of Bound Brook New Jersey as administrator of Joseph Englesbee's estate won a 10000 verdict against Electric Cable Company of Bridgeport in a United States district court trial held in New Haven. The husband died after contact with a live wire at the company's factory. Judge Thomas denied a motion to set aside the verdict after counsel Carl Foster of Bridgeport represented the company.

New Haven Mary Englesbee Bound Brook N. J Electric Cable Company of Bridgeport United States District Court Englebee Joseph C. Englesbee New Jersey Carl Foster Bridgeport Respondent Company Thomas

Flag Raising At Shipyards In Portland Ceremony

Flag raising at the Gildersleeve Ship Construction shipyards in Portland, requested by Chairman Hurley of the shipping board, will involve company employees. The event occurs on the World War entry anniversary with plans for an extensive ceremony.

Hurley Federal Shipping Board Gildersleeve Ship Construction Company Portland

Wilson aims to speed aid to Picardy front in world war

Washington report says America will strain every nerve to send men and munitions to halt the German drive on Amiens. President Wilson convened his war council to adopt a formal plan for speeding up supplies, with officials optimistic about augmenting American forces abroad despite shipping worries.

Washington America Amiens White House Wilson Europe War Council

Water Power Issue Leads Maine Democratic Convention

The Democratic state convention in Portland opens with water power as the main issue. Delegates discuss keeping Maine waters within the state and advocate for taxation and valuation investigations. Expected endorsements include Bertrand G. McIntyre for governor and Obadiah Gardner for the U.S. Senate, with State Senator Leonard A. Pierce chairing and ex-Congressman McGillicuddy delivering the main speech.

Maine Portland Democratic State Committee Bertrand G. McIntyre Waterford Obadiah Gardner Rockland United States Leonard A. Pierce Houston McGillicuddy

Ford reports mysterious illness hits Detroit workers

Detroit officials and Ford Motor Company confirmed a developing epidemic resembling grip affecting about 2,000 employees to date. Ernest G. Liebold said the disease seems airborne with 200 factory workers laid off daily over ten days while officials ruled out contaminated water as the source. The plant has been handling a large volume of government work.

Irip Detroit Ford Motor Company Grip Ernest G. Liebold Henry Ford

Liberty Loan Speakers Schedule Released Across Cities

Treasury and cabinet leaders including Secretary Daniels and Secretary of the Navy will address crowds in Baltimore Cleveland St Louis Philadelphia and New Haven on campaign opening day for the third Liberty Loan. The president will speak at 8 pm with other prominent men lining up engagements in April across multiple cities and dates.

Daniels New Haven Washington Wilson Marshall Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit Buffalo Chicago

Gas explosion halts Wilmington plant. damage pegged at 25 thousand

Wilmington Delaware April 3 city without gas after large feed pipe exploded from the engineer room of the Wilmington Gas company. The blast roared for miles, causing $25,000 in property damage. One man injured. explosion suspected as part of a plot to wreck the plant and damage Bethlehem Steel adjoining. Several government work plants relying on gas were left helpless.

Wilmington Del Wilmington Gas Company Bethlehem Steel Company

Wage Rise Averts Harbor Strike For 60,000 Men

New York reports a 25 to 50 percent wage increase for 60,000 harbor workers, ending the threat of a strike. The agreed plan includes abolishing the bonus system for operations into the war zone and discharge for workers who refuse to embark on trips into the danger area.

New York Abe Union

Czernin Explains Roumanian Treaty Details

Amsterdam dispatch quotes Count Czernin outlining the Roumanian central powers treaty. Frontier moved beyond Turnu Severin for lower Danube defense, iron gate and several river islands leased for 30 years. Minor Transylvanian concessions noted. oil fields and coal assets secured. claim Germany gains control of Roumanian oil for 99 years.

Amsterdam Count Czernin Roumania Turnu-Severin Vienna Lower Danube Iron Gate Austria-Hungary Czernin Orsova Hunagry Gladova Servia Szurouk Pass Germany Washington State Department Taeglische Rundschau

Third Liberty Loan kickoff set for 9 Saturday morning

Washington April 8. The third Liberty loan campaign will start at 9 o'clock sharp local time Saturday morning. The treasury department announced this afternoon. Secretary McAdoo appointed a member of each central Liberty loan committee to supervise the race for the full quota and the honor flag. Rankings of cities will be based on telegraphic reports to headquarters and reports based on fictitious pledges will be disregarded. Flags will be awarded by central committee supervisors as quotas are met with names inscribed on the national flag atop the treasury building.

Washington Liberty Loan Tressury Department McAdoo Central Liberty Loan Committee Federal Reserve Committees Treasury Building

McAdoo Seeks Deposits Data From Railroads

Washington April 3 Director General of Railroads McAdoo asked railroad presidents to report deposit balances to the credit of their companies and subsidiaries, plus cash on hand at March 31 1918. The inquiry covers bank deposits in national banks in New York Chicago and St Louis and in other cities, as well as cash with treasurers agents and in transit.

McAdoo Washington Interstate Commerce Commission New York Chicago St. Louis

Tornado in Missouri hits Misouris Essex and nearby towns

Searchers continue work on wreckage from last night's tornado that swept through Essex Missouri killing three and injuring twelve. The twister moved northeast and also struck Junierville and Gray Ridge, with no reported casualties in those towns.

Misouris Essex Junierville Here Gray Ridge

Tornado Kills Three in New Florence and Wrecks Homes

New Florence Missouri reports a tornado striking shortly after midnight killing three people and injuring ten. Dozens of houses are demolished and residents cope with extensive damage as rescue crews assess the scene.

New Florence

Babies Protection Campaign Endorsed by President

The president in a letter to Secretary Wilson backs the baby health campaign opening next Saturday. He calls safeguarding national children the greatest patriotic duty after aiding soldiers. He notes over a million mothers have applied for cards from the children's bureau to record their children's health.

Washington Wilson Children’s Bureau

Doctor Flynn Found Criminally Responsible in Child's Death

In New Haven on April 3, Coroner Mix credited Dr. David A. Flynn with criminal responsibility for the death of Elsie Moulton, a young girl struck by Flynn's automobile while he was driving on Whalley avenue. The ruling follows investigation into the fatal accident.

Flynn New Haven David A. Flynn Mix Elsie Moulton Whalley Avenue

Paris Bombardment Resumes Amid German Attacks

German forces renewed bombardment of Paris today as Allied defenses face renewed strain. Reports indicate ongoing shelling near central districts with casualties likely and residents seeking shelter while authorities urge calm and evacuation where advised.

Market Summary Shows Steady Tone With Mixed Advances

New York news reports a steady market with early gains and declines among key issues. United States Steel hovered near 90 1-8, Baldwin Locomotive rose to 75 1-2, Studebaker advanced over 1 point as buying surged, and Union Pacific and Reading posted modest gains while some names like Miami Copper weakened. Bonds stayed steady as the day progressed with several specialties in demand.

New York Paris United States Steel Baldwin Locomotive American Utah American Car & Foundry Studebaker Union Pacific Reading Steel Common Canadian Pacific Miami Copper Wilson and Company Marine Preferred

Grain Market Advances Quietly Amid Mixed Futures

Grain prices in Chicago on April 3 show corn closing 3-8 higher and oats up 1-2 to 3-4. May corn at 11.25, oats with April 89 3-8 and May 85 1 4. Park at 48.27. Lard for April 25.90, May 25.97, July 26.20 with remaining contracts drifting higher.

Chicago Park

Metal Prices Report From New York

Lead is described as easy with spot prices from 7.20 to 7.40 as of April 3. By April 7 the spread shifts to 7 1/8 to 7 1/4. Spelter remains dull with spot prices between 6 3/4 and 7. On April 6 the range is 6 3/4 to 7.

New York

Clearing House Statement Debits and Balances Reported

New York sub-treasury debit $578,141 and exchanges $610,563,647 with balances at $67,172,789 as of April 3. The figures reflect daily clearing activity and financial balances handled by the institution.

Clearing House New York Sub-treasury

Partners for Our Joys and Sorrows

A writer in the February American Magazine extols women as partners in joys and sorrows. He notes daily life can proceed without women, yet success and failure feel diminished without their companionship, chat, and optimism. He asserts this applies to him, perhaps not all men.

Resolution proposing government take over packing plants

Washington April 3 a Senate resolution to take over and operate the nation s packing plants was introduced this afternoon and referred to the agriculture committee in the preamble the measure charged the government with assuming control of plant operations and related duties.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee

Conscientious objectors questioned under wartime inquiry

Camp Devens Massachusetts reports show conscientious objectors undergoing cross examinations about the war with Austria and the objectors’ status. Two more men died at the base hospital. Sergeant Clifford Copping of A 302nd field artillery and Private Berger A Satterston of the 33rd engineers, with Copping from East Dorset Vermont and Satterston from River, Minnesota.

Devens Mass Austria Clifford Copping 302Nd Field Artillery Berger A. Satterston 33Rd Engineers Regiment Copping East Dorset Satterston River Minn C. D. Winn The Artillery RB Geer Th Field Artillery

Fast Boxing Contests At Mena Thursday Night

Boxing fans expect a strong card at Mena on Thursday night led by New Bantamweight champion Al Shubert substituting for Tommy Shea in a 15 bout show at Lenox A C hall on Olive Street. Sammy Hartford and Kid Alex from Albany headline as key semi final and main bouts with refereeing by Dave Fitzgerald and James J. of Meriden.

Mena al Shubert Land Tommy Shea Sammy Hartford Lenox A.C. Hall Olive Street K. O. Fitz Hartford Stickney Fisti Kid Alex Albany Alex Fitz Dave Fitzgerald New England Hugh James J Meriden Middleto

International League Meets New York Delay Marks Meeting

International League owners of the New League prepared to meet in New York to finalize organization plans but postponed the session to allow prospective clubs more time to complete their arrangements.

New York Farrell

Denver Mint Sets Coinage Record Amid War Tax Demand

The Denver Mint worked around the clock to meet the demand for pennies and small coins caused by new war taxes. A record daily output was set with 19,000 pieces coined, surpassing past records. The record stood in December 1917 with 65,30 minted, a 50-cent denomination noted.

Denver Denver Mint

Relieving Our Minds and Rhetoric in Public Life

A philosophical note on reasoning contrasting vocalized thought with genuine analysis. It argues political addresses sermons and editorials often rest on emotion rather than evidence, producing comfort or alarm rather than truth. Robinson cites Atlantic discussions on the decay of reason.

Robinson Atlantic

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For sale a good line of cretonnes for drapery and Parmelee's Awning Shop.

Parmelee

Change services for com course in theatre advert

In a brief newsroom item the Nickel Theatre advertises a change of services for a communication course. The notice notes a wanted boy not to pry and mentions a call to Nickel Theatre for details.

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