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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
4
Discontinuation of an advertisement notice to be published ends on the day of publication. Changes and prompt attention requested. Includes addresses 299 Main St 1388 Main St 652 Main St and mentions the Middleton post office with second class matter status.
A Mt Higby weather summary notes 24 hours of data with a 35 degree low and 45 degree mean, while broader notes discuss rain in the New England area, unsettled conditions along the east coast, and varied temperatures from Atlantic City to Chicago. The column then shifts to assorted opinions on peace, politics, and foreign affairs, including remarks on Bolshevik activity, taxation on aliens, and celebratory plans for a Paderewski Paris concert.
A terse note states the value figure of six hundred thousand involved in a disposal at a rate of seven point five million. It mentions the president’s continuation and a fragmented reference to Ir. and timing, leaving the main fact as the disposal value and rate.
The piece notes that peacetime postwar policy should favor a strong merchant marine. It cites Chairman Hurley stating the US owns 555 oceangoing steel cargo ships with about 3.5 million deadweight tons and under contract 1,336 more ships of nearly 9 million deadweight tons. It argues the US could retain roughly 70 percent of global merchant tonnage for American business and suggests operating cargo and passenger lines could be in national interest. asks readers for input to inform their congressman.
A windstorm toppled Philadelphia’s ancient Independence Square tree, a symbol long tied to the city’s history and landscape. The vivid tribute laments the loss of a living landmark, noting the tree’s age, sheltering shade, and the void left where its roots once stood.
The Brooklyn Eagle reviews Lenine as both a radical and a cautious statesman. It contrasts his claimed disdain for Russia and support of internationalism with a warning to Bela Kun against Russian tactics, noting Lenine’s brutal image versus Kerensky’s humanity.
A short lyric about a hill summit grassy garden with gray pines and wind threading through tawny grass. The poem hints at a secret words palace between earth and clouds. A separate financial note reports the Sub-Treasury gained $2,035,000 from banks on Thursday, cutting the cash net loss since Friday to $313,000.
New York April 4 Twenty five top players are training in southern camps ahead of pennant races. The piece lists stars changing teams in winter and spring trades, noting Eleven of sixteen clubs will open with players who wore rival uniforms last year. key moves include Duffy Lewis Ernie Shore and Hubert Leonard to the Yankees and Hal Chase to the Giants.
In New Britain Y M C A action Middletown lost 33 to 23 as Spear was ejected after ten minutes for personal fouls. Wilkinson was out with a shoulder injury while Hahn faced New Britain's Cook as the center matchup. New Britain led from the start and held the lead, Middletown pushing hard but short of the win. talks of a third game with Springfield or a Connecticut title push exist, with calls for an impartial official for the deciding contest.
Slater scores 23 goals on 33 attempts while Ahern goes 13 of 19. Leon Stepanian Larson Schultze Salmonson Spear tally 2s and 1s as Slater racks 11 fouls. referee Dillon oversees the contest in Slater's strong showing.
Company D Sixth Regiment C S G won the state rifle championship in an indoor match, scoring 782 of 800 to top about 80 to 85 companies. Captain Stow received General Burpee’s congratulatory letter as the shield presentation is planned in Cromwell. The team’s record marks them as leading shots in the state.
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