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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary report depicts famine and fear in Russia as regimes tighten control. Citizens face hunger, looting, and executions amid severe cold. Books burned, animals roam streets, and women face forced nationalization. The piece condemns state oppression and social breakdown.
A mob in Springs, West Virginia, attacked the jail early today and seized James Perkins, a young African American, on suspicions of assaulting Esther Zimmerman. Ten deputies, led by Sheriff Havermill, escorted Perkins from the jail to Martinsburg amid automobile upheaval. Mrs. Zimmerman's condition is reported as serious.
Burglars robbed the Glen Brook post office and two nearby stores early this morning. They stole stamps and stamped envelopes, using an automobile or motorcycle to flee the area. Local authorities launched an investigation as details remain unclear.
A Paris meeting faces Ireland Egypt and Africa as Britain seeks to shape imperial policy. Ireland resists Westminster rule, Sinn Fein wins seats, and Irish affairs move toward home rule. Egypt sees nationalist unrest and Be tours amid Allied generals. Delegations from India and South Africa seek self rule while Lloyd George and Wilson aim for League and peace. Colonial policy gains new prominence as Britain adjusts to postwar influence.
Troops of the 26th Division report widespread looting of baggage between Brest, France and Camp Devens Massachusetts. About 150 items, including chaplain Rev George L Connor’s vestments and a sacramental gold chalice, were identified as stolen, later found in Lt. Col John J Barry’s torn bag.
Lieut H Atkinson head of the censor department at Great Lakes naval training station has been missing for two weeks and will be questioned today. He wandered through loop area cabarets and shows in civilian clothes and wound up at a downtown hotel last night with a checkbook reduced to stubs. He was found at the hotel by intelligence department agents and could only recall cabarets and musical shows from the past two weeks.
Henry Hylan assumes a leading role in the ongoing B R T Strib matter as officials review routes, funding, and timelines. City representatives and transport authorities coordinate a plan to advance construction, align safety standards, and secure community support. Rising concerns over budget and deadlines are addressed through public briefings and revised project milestones.
New York on April 9 announces an official welcome home for American soldiers of the 332d regiment who fought in Italy. The unit, composed of western Pennsylvania and Ohio troops, will parade up Fifth Avenue around April 17, arriving on transports Duca d'Aosta and Canopic. Italian embassy attaches assist in planning as Col. Wallace of Ohio led the regiment.
Camp Devens Massachusetts April 9 soldiers of the 102nd Connecticut infantry undergo sanitation, followed by the 101st artillery. Since the Yankee division reached France, over 12 000 men have passed through sanitation. About 3 million dollars will be paid out this month with 18 000 more to be paid in two days late April partial payrolls. final Yankee payroll and bonuses exceed 2 million dollars.
The sub-treasury reported a cash net gain of $1,801,000 since Friday and $597,000 gained from banks on Tuesday, in New York. The report covers the latest movement of funds through the banking system and highlights continued liquidity.
Brief local items note alewives catch decline, a Sunday school conference in Old Lyme, two more scarlet fever cases in Higganum, and Thomas Morgan opening a Blacksmith shop at Middlefield. Clinton Extract Co factory burned. spring cleaning drives broom demand. New York World sells coal to readers. L Oscar Brown moves to Hotchkiss block. T McDonough Russell launches a new sloop yacht. Bishop Gibbons installed as Buffalo bishop with notable churchmen in attendance, succeeding Arch Bishop Dougherty.
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