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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
4
Weather report for Mt Higby covers 24 hours noon today with a 36 degree high, 25 low, mean 30, barometer 29.66, 2.5 inches snow, 2 inches water, northerly wind and clouds. A patchwork of wartime notes follows, urging Liberty bonds, national unity, and renewed effort as the Paris front and trade issues loom, and calls for home front thrift and patriotism amid uneasy global news.
British tanks emerged as a sensational force in World War I, clearing trenches and obstacles to let infantry advance. Cambrai showcased their cataclysmic impact as tanks stormed through forts and roads, with commanders inspiring troops from atop the vehicle. The photo hints at many more tanks abroad while censorship hides full numbers.
The piece argues civil law will no longer cover theft in transit, placing accused thieves under federal jurisdiction with a 10 year penalty. It predicts quicker government action and suggests railroads may avoid large payouts if goods are recovered as shipped, benefiting businesses and carriers.
Detroit News column lampoons wartime secrecy and government and industry mysteries. It contrasts public candor with secrecy around bread ingredients meat shortages and meatless days. The piece cites Hoover and meat packers, noting supply and price pressures behind what the public cannot fully know.
The New York World argues for daily government subscription reports to sustain public enthusiasm for the Third Liberty Loan. It warns withholding figures may dampen support, hinder volunteers, and slow progress as the final totals approach. It emphasizes the publicity’s cumulative effect in energizing subscribers nationwide.
Algeria manufactures more than 1,000,900,000 cigarette packages and now employs American machinery in its production. The shift to U S equipment reflects modernization efforts and aims to increase output.
Thom son Newbury of Newport filed for divorce from Mabel Gould Newbury in Bristol County Court alleging infidelity in Boston on April 6 and 7 1918. The plaintiff is a Taunton club man and son of the late Charles T Newbury a Taunton oil cloth works head. Mrs Newbury formerly Mabel Gould Slocum famed for stage beauty and later a Newport model. Corporal William J Duggan of Camp Devens named in libel. This is her second divorce action following a 1910 split from Harold Dean Stickney.
Pacific Port April 13 details of a rescue by Pacific mail steamer Colusa after the sinking of a French liner in the Indian Ocean remain scant. No new report since a Singapore cable. Captain Ralph Lopez may file a brief update. Shipping men suspect a mine from German forces. unknown if passengers were troops or civilians.
Washington April 13 Edward R. Stettinius assistant secretary of war expected to head the new aircraft board when the Snowden Marshall report is submitted to President Wilson. The document outlines a re organized board to accelerate the war program. Howard E. Goffin may not retain the chair. Stettinius formerly worked for J P Morgan and served as purchasing agent for Great Britain before becoming second assistant secretary of war.
The war tank America, built in New England, will debut publicly in the army and navy parade in Boston on April 19. Brigadier General John A. Johnston announced the surprise today, confirming the northeast command is overseeing the parade.
Joplin Missouri authorities closed all saloons this afternoon over threats of pro German mob violence. Several alleged German sympathizers were taken into custody to prevent further clashes with angry citizens.
Fragmentary account shows names and remedies for a childhood croup cough. Vague phrases reference parents, a bout of coughing, and a remedy reportedly used, with garbled typography and missing context. Specific details and identities are unreadable due to OCR errors.
At the weekly Y M C A gathering Dixon 20 spoke on Prayer. A sophomore smoker was held at Alpha Delta Phi House. Professor Winston analyzed Lloyd George’s frontier speech on war seriousness. The sophomore class voted to build a first class battalion. Major Wygant led a drill marching two hundred yards out, simulating enemy outposts and holding the line until reserves arrived, showing students the realities of camp and French fields.
In East Berlin on April 13 the Friday snow storm surprised residents by depleting wood and coal supplies. Farmers may have to replant after an early planting before the cold snap, and trout fishing has paused. J. R. Glove returned to Bridgeport after visiting town friends.
Captain Roald Amundsen, the famed explorer, could not speak at Hartford’s war rally as no suitable arrangements or Connecticut Council of Defense delegation were ready. He departed for New York after arriving at Union Station this evening.
Cromwell reports John Footit has returned home from California and Miss Ellen Olson of New York visits Mrs John Olson. Weathering illnesses, William Mathison Sr remains ill. Local church services include Baptist, Lutheran, and First Congregational with sermons, Sunday school, and Army-Navy night. Mission church festival yields funds. historical sketches researched. hospital aid meeting scheduled. various meetings and lectures announced.
Miss Florence Williams rests at home as about thirty attend the Sewing society meeting where a fine batch of Red Cross work is completed. Henry Israel, Y M C A secretary, to speak at the Congregational church tomorrow morning about his experiences in England. Locust timber is cut on Turkey Hill for shipbuilding. Gilder W. H. Kelsey and wife visit Hartford for Sunday. Liberty loan committee members plan meetings in Ponsett and Burr schools this evening at 8, and Turkey Hill at 4 tomorrow, with Hendley Memorial event scheduled for Tuesday afternoon April 16 at 3.
Centerbrook residents report several inches of snow overnight. E M Kelsey confined at home with grip. Rev W B Hubbard and wife returned from visit in West Haven and Meriden. Louise Catone recovers and works at Comstock Cheney factory Ivoryton. C L Jones family visited Middletown. Congregational church service set for tomorrow. Local men notified to be ready for camp on April 26.
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