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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1919
Page
5
April 5 report says allied commissioners privately doubt any echo from Lenine and Russia and see no indication of a Bolshivik program. High officials note the matter is for peace conference leaders to decide and favor relief efforts without backing Bolshevik regime actions.
General Edwards arrived aboard the Mount Vernon after a Maine mission and spoke to cheering troops as 7,200 Yankee soldiers returned to Boston. The 104th Infantry led the procession from Camp Devens, while thousands braved a steady downpour along the harbor to greet home Boston’s own regiment and troops from Maine and New Hampshire.
Boston April 5 Naval radio operators could not contact the transport Agamemnon carrying the 102nd Infantry from Brest. Colonel Williams says it may not reach port before Tuesday morning. Navy officials had hoped for Sunday docking. Otter Cliffs station tried to reach the ship with no success. The vessel left France March 31 and six days travel would be unusually fast.
The king, while awaiting motor overhaul, quips that flying is safer than ground travel. He jokes that he can reach Brussels in two and a half hours, comparing air highways to crowded roads and reckless drivers.
Polo resumes in England with Burlinghame as the hub. War and pony scarcity reduce players, but strong teams form for the Social Club Cup in mid May, Whitney Cup heats from May 27, and finals May 31. Inter regimental series runs June 23 to July 5 led by army players.
Hartford All Stars meet Middletown Y M C A at the local Y M C A for what may be the last home game of the season. The Goldenrods of Winsted were scratched by sickness, leaving a strong All Stars lineup including Tim Cronin, Dodge, Osterling, Harry Scoffield, Wolf, and Hap Harmon possibly joining. Jake Carlson to referee the main contest after a preliminary between the MCA seconds and the Tabs.
Vincent Richards, sixteen, of Yonkers New York, dominates the national indoor tennis series at the Seventh Regiment Armory. He defeats William T. Tilden to claim the singles title and, paired with Tilden, wins the doubles with Fred B. Alexander and Dr. W. Rosebaum.
At Aetna alleys Royal Typewriter of Hartford defeated Middletown two games to one. High series was 307 by S Sternman for Royal and 308 by S. Winner for Middletown. Other scores include 290 and 264 for Moriarty, 287 for F O'Brien, and 296 for another bowler as listed in last night totals. A separate note reports Bowie race track stewards to probe Willie Doyle for the spill that killed jockey Frankie Robinson after Garbage swerved toward the rail on the first turn.
Benny Leonard, world lightweight champion, arrived in Norwalk preparing for his Newark bout with Willie Ritchie. He spoke confidently of finally defeating Ritchie this time, setting scenes at Nellie Yorke farm near Cranbury, a Norwalk suburb, as April events loom.
A large blaze erupted in North Canaan damaging multiple structures. Fire crews fought the flames through the night with no immediate reports of injuries. Investigators will determine the cause as residents assess property losses.
New York reports active early trading as investors weigh European and Washington news. Steel common rose briefly to 99 3/8 then slipped to 98 1/2 while Reading and American International show gains. overall market ends irregular with noted activity in last hour and bond stability. Cotton and grain markets indicate steady to lower moves, with notable shifts in corn oats and nearby futures. Banking data shows declines in average loans and mixed deposit changes as reserves rise.
Sub-treasury debit of 309128 exchanges 6414256971 balances 46251841 reported for Clearing House in New York on April 5 showing daily liquidity figures and adjusted balances for the banking system.
The House military affairs committee plans a six week inspection tour to Europe. Fifteen members will sail Monday on the Leviathan to Brest Blois and battlefield sites in France. They will also visit England and Italy with General Staff accompaniment to review army mail service and discuss a field of honor for American dead.
New York reports from the American Red Cross describe Servia suffering extensive distress, disease, and famine. The Red Cross mission at Uskub led by Major D J McCarthy notes refugees returning to Servia faced exhaustion and death, with assistants Major Rupert C Dennis and Major John W Frothingham.
Higganum April 5 Rev Cald well pastor of the Congregational church will speak on Illusion and Reality Sunday morning. William Burr Jr and Ruth Maynard married Thursday. Red Cross sewing session drew many ladies. Owen Brainard of New York, once Higganum, dies. body returned for burial. Y M C A delegates attend East Hampton. Sunday school rep present. War Bureau gathering set. new loan chair elected. drive begins April 21. Golden W M S 1869 event planned. King's Heralds meet. Bible class hosts welcome home for Ver non Rich. gift presented. About 15 attendees.
An old advertising claim touts Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules as a remedy for kidney trouble and related pains. It asserts rapid relief from backache, lumbago, rheumatism, and urinary issues, attributing centuries of effectiveness to the product imported from a home laboratory.
Mr William H Ostrander of 885 Grant Street Buffalo reports paralysis on the right side since April 30. He says a physician advised Fruit-a-tives and after using three boxes feels better, claims no more bowel trouble and praises the remedy. Priced 50 cents a box six for 2.50 or 25 cents trial size. Sold by dealers or Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
On April 5 in Toronto returned soldiers led a street march carrying banners opposing a W C T U tag day. They chanted dont buy tags and accused the group of trying to ban their cigarettes. Police regained order after a demonstration prompted the recall of the tag day collectors.
Admiral Kolchak, ruling the All Russian government at Omsk, proclaims a new offensive aimed at recapturing Moscow from the Bolsheviks. The dispatch notes that Bolsheviks murdered 2,000 civilians at Ossa before raiding the town.
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