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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1918

Page

2

Alty List of 124 Names Announced From War Casualties

April 11 report lists 124 names from the General over the ty list, detailing one killed in action, two dead of wounds, 13 from disease, and numerous wounded or missing. It names officers and soldiers such as Major Edwin R and Corporal Thomas J. Roberts, along with many others. the figures reflect severe and slight wounds, pneumonia, typhoid, and diphtheria among the listed personnel.

War Department John Pelot Edwin R Thomas J. Roberts Frank Leland A. Pathews William J. Whyte C. A.der Charles D. Seward Furman Dell Delashmutt John Farrell Harry Igham Archie Harry A. Welcome Mechanic Momas J. Fieming Thomas Plunkett John L. Sullivan Joseph Panyoti Neil Meurlin Clifton Bell William D. Burke Vernon C. Buxton Mimund Cassidy George Conselyear Michele Defago Lawrence Finnerty James H Rosenow Lester W. Ormsby James Allas Adolf Later Fabian Barbeau William F. Ifknecht Reuben O. Boelke John Cowden Earl Doty William Hugherty William Duer Melvin Maton Casper H. Fairbanks George 3. Ford Roman. Golla George R John R. Gowdy Roy Griffith Wi4teths Carl A Max Woschmid Waler A. Wust Fred Zenk Francis Cahill Thomas Connelly Holmes Charles A. Wiggins

Parish Election At Holy Trinity Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting of the church of the Holy Trinity officers were elected for the year including Richard L. deZeng as senior warden and Arthur L. Allin as warden. Others named include Samuel Stearns Thomas W. ieDowell Edward P. Schaefer Thomas Hoops Jr Walter C. Jones Donough Russell Townsend Palm Lawrence S. Wadsworth and Wilm H. Bouteiller treasurer Arthur Allin Arthur L. Clark Elton E. Clark Henry F. Howell tythingmen William Davis C D Armstrong Hamilton Mann and Henry C. Dunham with deans and substitutes listed for diocesan convention as well.

Church of Holy Trinity Church of the Holy Trinity For Mior Warden Richard L. deZeng Arthur L. Allin Vesen Samuel Stearns Thomas W. ieDowell Edward P. Schaefer Thoms Hoops, Jr Walter C. Jones T. Donough Russell Townsend Palm Rence S. Wadsworth Wilm H. Bouteiller

Reorganization of Aircraft Program Under Way

April 11 reports America’s production to be reorganized under Kent Wilson guidance. First step is naming an executive to advise the president on subjects. Radical changes in the signal corps indicate a new army aviation service manning. Major General Squier reportedly to be replaced in the signal corps amid possible action upon Sec of War Baker’s return from France.

America Kent Wilson Signal Corps Army Aviation Gospoitinues Re Squier France Secof War

Be Permanent Base Hospital to Open at Fort Ben Washington

Be Permanent Base Hospital planned at Fort Ben in Harrison near Indianapolis to serve as a permanent facility with 4000 to 5000 beds. It will be ready this summer to care for American expeditionary forces arriving in France and will operate in readiness for incoming casualties.

Washington Fort Benin Harrison Indianapoli France

Boschee’s German Syrup Gains Wide Use Across United States

Boschee's German Syrup has proven effective for fifty-two years in treating coughs, bronchitis, and colds across all parts of the United States. The remedy is popular as an ordinary cough suppressant and is well established in domestic medicine.

Boschee United State

Man killed by Middlefield car near Rockfall

James Carberri, worker at the Trap Rock Quarries in Reed's Gap, was fatally struck by trolley No. 1301 on the Middlefield line near Rockfall station. Identification came from a pay envelope. the car returned to Rockfall and to Middletown after the accident, with the search for details continuing.

James Carberri Reed’s Gap Middlefield Rockfall Carberri Middletown Air Line J. Francis Calef John E. Loveland A. L. Southmayd

Senate Denies Labor Right to Strike in War Work

Washington reports the Senate voted 4 to 25 denying labor in war production the right to strike for higher pay or better conditions. The rejection of the Versailles Sabotage bill’s strike clause returns the measure to conference, amid fears of unrest during the war and concerns over penalties for striking.

Senate Washington Congress

Caulkins To Lead 19 Men East To Michigan Auto Run

Automobile dealer F L Caulkins plans a Friday noon departure with 19 men to Michigan to drive back cars stored in Saginaw. The party includes local drivers and John Noyes of Mystic with six drivers. A speed has been engaged at Springfield for the return leg, aiming for a pleasant trip and prompt car delivery.

Michigan Mr. Caulkins Dayton Baldwin Frank Maxwell J. W. Rogers Franklin Turner George W. Birdsey William Hughes O. B. Welker William Murray Walter A. Blau Edward McDowell William Ringwood John Noyes Springfield

Mrs Ladd Speaks On English Women In War Work

Mrs Ladd addressed the Equal Franchise League, noting English women fill men’s roles during war. She described nurses, munitions workers, farmers, canteen staff, Y M C A hut helpers, and women taking administrative and hard labor tasks while Belgian refugees did not flood the country.

Flock of Wild Geese Spotted Over City

A flock of about 30 wild geese was seen over Loveland Street and near No 3 Hose House this morning. Residents and firefighters on duty counted them as they flew unusually low over the southern part of the city.

Loveland Street No. 3 Hose House

Kahn Begins Fight to Amend Draft Law

Washington April 11 Representative Julius Kahn led the administration drive to amend the selective draft act. Proposed amendments aim to base quotas on class 1 totals, exhaust class 1 before class 2, and permit calling deferred industrial workers. Opposition notes volunteers and warns of possible draft age rise to 40. The debate centers on calculating quotas and crediting volunteers as the nation seeks 3,000,000 troops in France.

Washington Julius Kahn Kahn House Dent Kitchin Wilson Baker Shallenberger Nebraska United States France

U S Army Plans For Abroad Forces Then Autumn

Washington April 11 the United States plans to form complete armies abroad likely not until autumn. Secretary Baker orders amalgamation with British and French units to streamline supply shipments and expand troop transport capacity while keeping US divisions intact on departure.

Washington War Baker United States

Annual Meeting Sets Church Officers for First Baptist

The First Baptist church annual meeting elected H. L. Barton as treasurer and Isaac G. Newell as clerk along with auditors W. J. Trevithick and L. O. Ryan. A May church roll call and supper were approved and an April 28 canvass scheduled. In City Court, William Faircloth of East Hampton faced intoxication charges. judgment suspended on $5 costs. The cinema ad announced Theda Bara in a Fox feature with The House of Hate episode at the oe theater on Monday and Tuesday.

Baptist Church First Baptist Church FE. B. Fall Isaac G. Newell H. L. Barton W. J. Trevithick L. O. Ryan William Faircloth East Hampton Theda Bara Pearl White Adv

Senate committee keeps watch on shipping program

Washington April 11 The Senate commerce committee will continuously scrutinize Americas shipping program Senator Fletcher chairman said the investigation is not closed and may stay open for some time The committee aims to aid the Shipping Board through hearings and investigations and has helped crystallize concrete ship and motor driven ship initiatives Two bills granting the president and Shipping Board power to marshal marine resources and set rates await consideration once the board reports on necessity

Washington America Senate Commerce Committee Fletcher Senate’ Commerce Committee Shipping Board Senate Committee

Snow Covers New York After Rain and Gale

Snow fell across New York and surrounding counties after 24 hours of rain and gale, disrupting shipping along the coast. High tides flooded waterfronts, submerged piers, and washed ashore ships. The four masted schooner Edna Brown was driven aground at Tompkinsville, while six other sailing vessels were towed to Brooklyn for safety.

New York New Jersey Tompkinsville Edna Brown Brooklyn

Big Fox double feature shines in new picture program

The cinema offers a bold Fox super picture along with a second feature. Audiences are promised action filled scenes, star performances, and a packed program designed to draw crowds this weekend.

Happenings in This Vicinity April 12 1893

A collage of items from the period includes alewives shipped to New York by boat, spring overcoats popular, the Methodist Conference appointing Rev H A Starks to Middletown, Trinity church choir to get surplices, schooner Hayden delivering coal, coal price at six dollars per ton, New England Brownstone Quarry shipping stone, fire department responding to a garden rubbish bonfire, steep bank north of Union station caving in, Marlboro street to be macadamized to the depot, A William Budde opening a meeting, Wesleyan students chasing top spinning, Mrs G A Ives dying, only six British ships sunk, and espionage bill applying to women.

New York Methodist Conference H. A. Starks Middletown Trinity Church Choir Portland Hayden New England Cromwell Spring Street Union Station Marlboro Street A. William Budde United Friends G. A. Ives A. 3. Parshley South Main Street

Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief for Eczema

A Buffalo man testifies after a month using Peterson's Ointment that eczema and itching vanished. The ad boasts a long history, a money back guarantee, and claims to cure pimples salt rheum old sores burns and other skin ailments with a 30 cent box.

Peterson Geo. C. Talbot Penfield St Buffalo N. Y

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