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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
4
Readers are informed of subscription terms for United States issues with delivery and address change procedures. The notice explains stopping or changing service, requirements for old and new addresses, and the handling of notices to discontinue. Publication details indicate the paper is a second class matter and mail operations at specified Main Street addresses.
A brief March circulation statement lists daily dates from March 11 to March 30 with entries for each day and a total circulation figure. The document emphasizes the monthly tally and daily readership figures for the period.
Weather report from Mt Higby shows highs up to 58 and a low near 48 with cloudy conditions and a 29.92 barometer. War topics touch on Liberty bonds, American troops, Kaiser’s retreat, and crop reports as the nation prepares for broader mobilization.
The letter argues against militarizing schools, claiming youths are naturally skilled with firearms when given open life opportunities. It suggests camps prove the youth can quickly form a standing army, noting that American youth already show a record in mastering firearms.
The piece questions the effect of fresh German military pushes on German public sentiment. It argues that a costly failure may erode faith in military rulers, making peace more likely. It asserts world hopes rely on German defeat undermining Prussian leadership and empowering global peace.
An analysis argues that a small clique within Germany’s ruling class and war economy is forcing a high stakes gamble. It posits autocracy versus rising peace movements and western front triumphs, warning that a decisive March 21–23 battle could determine survival or collapse as American forces join the fight.
Moses G. Fox, head of G. Fox & Company department store, was presented with a silver loving cup by the store executives this morning in Hartford on April 9.
Washington reports heavy protest from newspaper publishers over Secretary McAdoo’s ban on publishing unofficial liberty loan subscription estimates. Treasury seeks to publish initial payments totals by federal reserve district, while McAdoo promotes a bold southern tour to boost a threefold goal of 3 billion dollars with 20 million subscribers. officials cite animating flags and national resolve amid what they call enemies of the United States.
Representative Adolph Sabath of Chicago admitted he married Miss May Fuerst in an elopement at South Bend on New Year’s Eve to avoid being kidded in Chicago clubs. Mrs Sabath arrived in Washington unaware of the marriage. Miss Fuerst, daughter of Otto Fuerst, helped organize a Czech Slovak regiment. In Paris, a report says the German long range gun shelling Paris has been located at Crepy near St Gobain forest and is being bombarded by French forces.
William K. Semple veteran newspaperman and founder of the Friars club of New York died in Washington after a short illness. Semple worked across the country and was last employed by the International News Service.
Local Cromwell notices list an illustrated Sweden lecture at the Lutheran church on Friday evening April 12 in English. A large patriotic meeting at Briggs hall tonight includes Swedish-American speakers, singing, and reminders for Liberty Chorus participants. Upcoming events feature a State Defense rally with three speakers and a Cromwell Home Guard drill exhibit, plus a Plains school meeting at 8 with John H. Fay speaking on farm topics.
Washington reports the casualty list of American forces may resume after Secretary Baker returns from France. The president plans a war department reorganization, with Crowell Stettinius and Keppel outlined as assistant secretaries. Howard Coffin may join the war cabinet, reflecting broader changes in staffing and duties.
Albert E. Talbot formerly of Midleton and born in Portland has recovered from battle wounds sustained in Belgium about a year ago and asks to be returned to his command the Scots Greys. A dispatch notes the Greys as a famous cavalry unit contributing to the Picardy battle and a rear guard action near the Ham-Ollery canal where a detachment spent a night among German forces before escaping across a bridge.
In New Haven on April 9 Judge Case of the superior court released Michael McDonald by writ of habeas corpus ruling Waterbury district court lacked jurisdiction since he resides in Naugatuck. McDonald was ordered to pay his wife and minor child $8 weekly or face six months in jail for failure to provide support.
Hartford man William O'Neil fifty? five? was found dead in his room by police this morning gas issued from a gas jet attached to a stove indicating a possible accidental gas leak authorities reported the hod carrier aged 45 was discovered dead in his room with the gas appliance still attached the incident under investigation by police
Christ Church announces a vestry meeting at the rectory tonight at 8 o'clock. Members are reminded to attend promptly to discuss church affairs and plans.
Weakness from overwork and poor habits is blamed for poor health. Haarlem Oil Capsules, marketed as GOLD MEDAL, claim to restore energy with three capsules daily. If unsatisfied, money back from the druggist. substitute avoidance advised. look for GOLD MEDAL on the box.
In Haddam on April 9 the town saw visits from Charles Church and John MacMillan who stayed with relatives before returning to Camp Devens. A mass meeting at the Congregational church is planned for Wednesday at 8 pm with Mr. Crosby speaking and the Liberty chorus providing singing. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dickinson and Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Arnold were guests in town and Noank over the weekend.
The fifth annual Holy Name Society event features whist and dance with eight prizes and good music in the town hall on Friday night April 12. Tickets go on sale Thursday and Friday for the feature film The Honor System shown in ten reels.
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