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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1919

Page

2

Alliance Formed To Further German Sons Across Rhine

The Allied powers and the United States appear ready to guarantee no hostilities against France across the Rhine while they discuss a four part peace treaty. Premier Clemenceau emphasized France as the leader of civilization and the possibility that Britain and America would aid if France were attacked as the draft talks continue. The plan splits the central powers into four treaty sections with Germany first, then Austria, Bulgaria, and Turkey, with Lloyd George expected to address parliament on the conference progress.

Great Britain Ameri Worls France Clemenceau America Austria Bulgaria Turkey Aier Lloyd-George House of Commons Sryone Ean Lloyd Ndt

General Strike Threatens Ireland Railways Tomorrow

A general strike of the railroads across Ireland was threatened for tomorrow, aiming for a complete tie-up. In Limerick area clashes between Sinn Fein and constabulary, food prices soared, shops closed, milk sold at a high price, and much of the city faced darkness as gas and electric services were cut. Traffic was suspended and police issued proclamations amid ongoing unrest.

Irels Limerick Sinn Fein

Edward T French Dead Scion Marries Operator in Newport

Reported in Chicago on April 15, Edward Tucke French of Newport R I was said to have died from uremic poison and had married Lil Harrington a telephone operator in July 1918 then disappeared with her later returning to Chicago where he was connected with the Burlington interests. Also mentions Japanese police at Severance Hospital Seoul Korea, a vaudeville dancer killed in an automobile leap attempt, and wartime surplus sales of machinery and equipment by the War Department.

Chicago Tucke French Newport R. L Lil Harrington Seph Leage Burlington Pad American Hospital Washington Severance Hospital Seoul Korea Je Mien Sepul Lice York Harold Duvaudeville Dukane War Department

Clemenceau Exercises Daily Keeps Health Strong

Paris reports Premier Clemenceau maintains his health with a strict half hour of daily exercises. Gymnastic master Edouard Leroy arrives at 8 to guide movements demanding high flexibility, followed by a 10 minute massage before he travels to the war office. The routine continues except after the assassination attempt.

France Paris Premier Clemenceau Emille Cottin M. Edouard Leroy M. Clemenceau Winter War Office

Canopic Docks with 9000 Troops in New York Arrival

The troop ship Canopic, carrying about 9,000 American soldiers, arrived near 8 am and will dock at Pier 61 in the North River. Detachments of the 332nd Infantry arrive from Italy, part of the Duca d Aosta force, with other units expected aboard the Dante Alighiere and Calamares to discharge varied detachments including the 316th engineers and multiple headquarters and support teams. The Edward Luckenbach, the Lancaster, the Carillo, and the Calamares are among ships bringing back cargoes and troops to the port.

New York Canopic Thne Pier 61 North River 332Nd Infantry Italy Duca d’Aosta Dante Alighiere Edward Luckenbach Lancaster Carillo Calamares 316Th Engineers Ohio

Conference debates Adriatic fate amid German terms

Paris reports Wilson and Italian Premier Orlando clashed over Fiume and Adriatic policy during a long talks session. The plan to present terms to Germany could produce a 200000 word document guiding postwar borders and reparations.

Vinci touted as remedy for bronchitis by coal miner

A Belleville reader Andrew J. Gray praises Vinci for stopping his chronic bronchitis cough and rebuilding strength after months of illness. The ad credits cod liver oil and tonic iron in Vinci for healing cold, cough, and bronchitis, with a Saxol Salve guarantee and mentions Woodward Drug Co and Hartman Drug Co among others.

Vinci Belleville 111 Andrew J. Gray P. S Woodward Drug Co Hartman Drug Co Middletown Gruggist

Minister Gothien named Minister without Portfolio in Ebert cabinet

George Gothien, a renowned international mining engineer and social democrat, is appointed Minister without Portfolio in the Ebert Cabinet, Berlin report states. He has served in the Reichstag since 1901.

Ebert George Gothien Berlin Minister Gothien Reichstag

Noble Mariners in Marine News Lighthouse Scene

Miss Softleigh observes revolving lighthouse lights as the coast guard notes sailors’ patience. The wind has blown out the light six times, yet they continue relighting it.

Noble Mariners Marine News Miss Softleigh Coast Guard

Woman Cries From Pain Then Finds Kidney Relief

Mrs L Waynue of Ocean Park California writes how kidney and back pains from bladder issues rendered her unable to work. After using Foley Kidney Pills she reports relief from backache sore muscles and hip pain. The ad claims these pills are safe, reliable and effective with quick results and wide availability.

L. Waynue 3Rd St Ocean Park Cal Foley

Varying Developments in Vicinity and Town News

A twelve inch vitrified sewer is to be laid from the summit of Lawrence Street southerly to Church Street. The common council voted unanimously to sustain Mayor Vinal's veto of the trolley line at a special meeting. Oscar Lisstram, a blacksmith, was killed when he fell from a high bridge near Haddam line. Applications for town aid are decreasing as workmen face wage cuts and possible strikes on the new municipal building. The supreme court opens in Haddam Tuesday at 1 oclock. Thomas Spain passed the druggist licensure exam after April 3. Robert S. Hayes leaves as selectmen clerk to become bookkeeper at the Connecticut School for Boys in Meriden with salary and board. Lewis T. Bliss of Cromwell died aged 83.

Lawaereneey Sm Church Street Common Council Tiversalist Church Vnal Oscar Lisstram Emil Madelin Higzaham Haddam Supreme Court Thomas Spain Woodward's Robert S. Hayes Selectmen Connecticut School For Boys Meriden Lewis T. Bliss Cromwell

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