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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
2
In discussions with aides the president indicated opposition to broad delays from the League Covenant revisions. He favored limited amendments and warned that sweeping changes could stall progress, despite resistance from senators Borah Reed and others who feared the new Covenant would fail to satisfy the legislature.
Governor Coolidge orders a statewide conciliation board to probe the Lawrence strike conditions. The board will begin Monday investigation to assess arbitration, amid a push by mill owners to avoid arbitration and a dispute over a 64 hour pay standard. Leaders of the workers’ committee say there will be no arbitration between capitalism and bolshevism.
A photogrep shows Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, son of the late ex president, in civilian clothes for the first time since the war began. He is said to be entering politics, backed by leading Republicans and friends of his father. He inherits much of his father’s vigor and personality, with plans for a public role likely in New York next election.
Paris dispatch reports Spartacus leaders in Germany openly state they will reject the Allies peace terms if they gain control of the government. They favor Allied occupation, claim to thwart troops through propaganda, and foresee central Europe becoming Soviet under a future regime. A bolshevik delegation arrives in Budapest, while Vienna hosts talks on a possible Soviet federation amid food shortages and renewed German unrest.
Speaker Gillette warns that national expenses will rise to two to four billion dollars annually for the next decade, with the national government facing ongoing costs. He notes that increased spending does not imply national decline, and urges scrutiny of budget requests by the president and departments before approval.
King Ferdinand of Romania warned that the country is an island at Europe’s edge surrounded by enemies and urged strong resistance to prevent jeopardizing European peace. He said no peace with the enemy would suffice and spoke of impending measures and troop movements.
In Magdeburg riots, wine shipments were halted as officials report government seizure and strikes. Berlin, Wurzburg, and Brunswick face escalating unrest with coal shortages, bank strikes, and labor actions. Gustav Bauer travels to Ruhr to quell stoppages while food relief efforts proceed.
In Ches PA Implicit ad touts Begg's Mustarine mustard plaster as a rapid non blistering remedy for aches pains and soreness. It claims immediate effect by stimulating circulation and reducing inflammation without irritating fumes, always in the yellow box.
A 25 year old glance at events in Haddam and nearby areas notes a severe snow storm stopping outdoor work, frozen river conditions, and widespread damage. Court attendees endured harsh weather, transportation woes, and crews recovering wreckage as quail and song birds may have perished. Local stores report eggs plentiful yet hard to move, while a marriage in Springfield marks a human moment amid the disruption.
The report notes that Ered Ma' ty dee Bo Seesse of Conductor the engine Ara Pale es er faced a clearance delay. Details indicate the issue was not resolved until 6:3, marking a late resolution for the propulsion system.
In Stamford the wedding of Mrs. Van Buren to Lieut. Dr. Robert Hugh Morris was hurried after an apparent legal concern. The clergyman moved to the bride’s home to correct the record by finalizing a divorce from her first husband, a wealthy New York man, and establishing Sound Beach as the couple’s home. The bride, a ribbon-dog breeder, horsewoman, and autoist, was previously connected to the area.
A springtime advertisement promotes Celery King as a blood purifying vegetable drink. It claims a cup every other night will cleanse poisons, improve eyesight, boost mood, and energy, presenting it as affordable spring medicine for the crew and self.
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