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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1919
Page
5
A message from Rear Admiral Grayson received at the White House this afternoon states that proved is prepared to take an active part in the peace conference proceedings tomorrow.
Sanford of the Town of has brought suit against the Manufacturing Company to foreclose a mortgage given on 21 1905. Rollin A Tyler lives in Hadlyme n, suing Rita Malacarne to recover 550 dollars dated 1 1912. James R Wood of Clinton sues Charles C Sanford of East Haddam for 384.65 for work and labor. Santa DiMauro sues Angelo DiMauro for divorce on desertion. plaintiff maiden name Santa Pattavina, married February 17 1912. Service by Con stable Charles J Bright. defendant now lives in Italy.
A Copenhagen dispatch reports bolshevik arms found in Stockholm with two red leaders arrested. Anti soviet unrest breaks out in Munich as social government moves to evict foreign agitators. Echo de Paris questions if Smuts Budapest negotiations signal a new policy toward Bolshevism in Russia.
The 102nd regiment of the Connecticut National Guard, formerly the 2nd, will sail into Boston harbor and be welcomed by state and city officials. After two years in World War I service with the 26th Division, they will bear three gold service stripes and are praised for gallantry in France. The piece blends pride with memorial tones for fallen comrades and honors the regiment’s New England heritage.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a soothing healing balm for eczema pimples and surface skin disorders. It promises visible results and urges trial with no risk, offering a free sample.
Earl of Derby the British ambassador to France urged a strong Britain France and United States alliance backed by the British Navy. In Liverpool he said peace rests on this trio and that Britain must stand by France if any foe threatens her frontier.
The New York stock market opened buoyantly on peace terms rumors. American Inter led gains with 4,000 shares trading at 85.5 to 86, then rose to 87 before pulling back. Steel common and Baldwin slipped from early highs while General Cigars faded after a 15.8 rise. Afternoon session saw further strength in many issues with Steel common near 99.75 and Bethlehem Steel B advancing to 72.875 as American Inter remained in demand around 91.25.
A barber jokes about his twin Jim turning violent over low prices and lack of shampoo sales. Jim, once his partner, ends up in a lunatic asylum after an attempted throat cut. The tale hinges on rivalry, poverty, and a punchy ask for a shampoo.
April 26 schedule moved from 11 AM to 1 PM announced today at army headquarters by Colonel Albert S Williams chief of staff of the Northeastern department.
The Middletown War Bureau urged citizens to display the American colors at half mast on April 20 to honor the fallen from the battle of Seicheprey. Corporal Harry W. Becker of Headquarters Co C 102nd U S Infantry in France requested the tribute in a letter describing Company C’s role and sacrifice.
An old time advertisement claims Begg's Mustarine provides fast relief for sore throat chest colds and bronchitis and eases rheumatic pains headaches and muscle stiffness. It touts the product as superior to mustard plasters and poultices and urges rub on application for quick, stomach-friendly relief.
At a regular meeting on Monday evening the Mid dletown Fife and Drum Corps elected officers for the coming term. Harry Duffy remains president and James Bowers, C. F. McIntyre, and Edward F. McIntyre join as officers. The group, now 18 members, plans new uniforms soon and will perform in the welcome home parade for the memorial committee. Stueck's ballroom is booked for a May 30 military ball inviting visiting and local musicians.
The Cincinnati Times-Star discusses a shift toward direct U S service to South America, noting that 22 ships of 12,000 tons each are being built to offer modern passenger setups with two beds per stateroom and a separate bath. The piece envisions expanded travel and strengthened Yankee energy driving closer commercial ties with South American nations.
Funeral notices detail services for Lucia Rossi wife of Salvatore Rossi with high mass at St John’s by Rev Kearney and burial in St John’s Cemetery. Also notices for Julia Morris at Durant district home with 9:30 mass at St Francis and burial at St Lawrence’s New Haven. Walter F Ratcliffe funeral at Church of the Holy Trinity with prayers at 2 o'clock and interment at Indian Hill Cemetery.
In Canton Bryan Downey the Columbus welterweight stunned Jack Britton with a left to the jaw forcing a nine count after threads of a late rally. Downey weighed 151 pounds Britton 145. London-style notes report Ritchie training for Benny Leonard bout in Newark with $1,000 forfeit to make 142 pounds and Tex Rickard awaiting site decision for the Willard-Dempsey title fight.
A Springfield Republican editorial argues two competing world ideals in the League of Nations debate. It favors gradual, orderly progress through a modern European democracy and warns that Bolshevik revolution threatens peace if Western democracies fail to sustain moderation and unity. It stresses democracy’s pivotal postwar role and links success to averting revolutionary despair.
London April 8 government appeal seeks volunteers for the Russian relief expedition.
Joseph Duda was fined 5 dollars and 11.50 dollars in costs in city court for operating an automobile without a license. Sergeant Joseph P. Bransfield has returned home to Portland after receiving his honorable discharge on Saturday. He has many souvenirs from his travels abroad. Private Albert E. Stevens of Miles Avenue recently returned from overseas and received his honorable discharge from the army at Camp Upton, L. I. last Saturday.
The Washington Star dialogue questions joining the army with Mr Comrox expressing a desire to serve as a noble aim and the reply noting it could be selfish, suggesting a dream of lifting burdens for his mother and sisters.
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