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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1918

Page

5

Middlefield land dispute leads to possessions and debts

In Middlefield a man sought to cut poles on a defendant’s land after agreeing to pay before hauling. He was driven off and money owed for poles was demanded. Sheriff Pattison attached land and money in East Hampton in related suits. Separate actions include a note dispute in Madison and a debtor case with real estate attachment.

Middlefield Robert T. Pattison Lefield eCall Company New K. Stevens Madison

Lodge May Succeed Stone As Foreign Relations Chair

Washington April 16 opposition grows against Hitchcock for the foreign relations chair to replace the late Senator Stone. Nebraska’s senator faces bipartisan opposition as seniority and war record become flashpoints. Hitchcock’s past opposition to certain war measures is cited, though he supported the armed ship bill and the declaration of war.

Hitchcock Washington Nebraska Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Senator Stone America Sena Stone

German Wounded From West Front Strain Germany

Washington reports from Aachen say Germany is strained by a large wave of wounded arriving from the west front. Hospitals are exhausted and public spaces are used as wards. Twenty five hospital trains arrive daily and morphine supplies are scarce. Morale among the old guard is said to be falling, with only new levies showing any real enthusiasm.

Washington Germany West Front State Department Aachen Aix la Chapelle

German submarine crew captured with Baker aboard

An Atlantic Port reports that Baker returned home on the same vessel that brought the German submarine crew captured by American naval forces. The International News Service had foretold the arrival, and the prisoners, numbered about 20 to 24, were aboard the boat sunk by an American ship while transporting them. The presence of the Hun crew on the vessel was kept secret for hours after Baker’s return to Washington.

Baker Atlantic Washington

Germans Advance After Hazelbrouck With Baillieul in Hand

April 16 dispatches report German forces after Hazelbrouck and Baillieul with a big transportation center in the balance. British and neighborhood officers warn loss would strain the line but remain confident the Germans cannot break through.

Hazelbrouck Ashington Baillieul

Nurses seek military rank for war service

Washington April 16 The fight to grant military rank to war nurses reached the military affairs committee of the House today. No clear action was taken on the army nurse corps. Helen Hoy Greeley a New York lawyer testified that Congress should approve commissions for women serving in the military abroad despite previous rejections of the bill.

Washington Military Affairs House Army Nurse Corps Helen Hoy Greeley New York Congress

Requisitions Approved for Soldiers Hospital Care

Governor Hollis approved two requisitions of the soldiers hospital board on April 16. One covers 17000 for the care and treatment of sick wounded and disabled soldiers and another funds for the care of soldiers wives.

Bartford Hollias Soldiers’ Hospital Board

Cotton Broker Falls In York Firm Collapse

York April 16. The failure of I. Schiffer, prominent cotton broker, was announced today. His liabilities were not large, and the collapse appears to be limited to this firm.

York I. Schiffer

Paris Bombarded Again In Fresh German Assault

April 16 report from Paris shows renewed German bombardment with residents taking cover as streets echo with shelling. casualty details remain unclear though a woman and a man are named among the injured.

Paris

Ten German ships sunk by British in Cattegat raid

London reports a bold British raid into the Cattegat on Monday sinking ten German trawlers. German crews were rescued with no British casualties. The action ends a long sea lull and follows prior German submarine activity and past destroyer raids, including a Baltic exit and Ostend bombardments.

London Cattegat Admiralty Sweden Denmark Skagerrack Baltic Channel North Sea Ostend

Austrian Offensive Expected Against Italy in Spring

Washington reports inspired Austrian papers and recent imperial visits suggest a large scale Austro Hungarian attack on Italy is imminent. Dispatches note open Austrian press talk of losses from colossal operations and hint at a coordinated drive with German forces in France.

Italy Washington Rome Mannheimer Anzeiger France Palestine Vossische Zeitung Switzerland Little Republic

Troops Move Fast In Greatest U S Call Up In History

Washington reports the United States is mounting its largest troop movement ever in response to allied appeals. Administration leaders praise the speed of deployment as training areas reroute civilian traffic to allow soldiers to train freely. Passengers face delays as trains are diverted.

U. S Washington United States Balfour London

Murderer Withdraws Appeal In Darien Case

Bridgeport April 16 William O. Thayer, convicted of manslaughter in the death of his wife whose body was found in a swamp near Darien, sent a letter to Clerk Tracey asking that his appeal be withdrawn. He said he supposed the appeal had been withdrawn long ago and asked custody of his belongings still held by the court.

Bridgeport William Thayer Darien Tracey Superior Court

Investigating Wreck Near Pomfret Interstate Inquiry

Hartford reporters note the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Public Utilities Commission jointly probing the New Haven Road wreck near Pomfret that claimed four trainmen. The conductor and engineer of AB 2 testified on train movements from Willimantic to the crash site as the inquiry continues toward a likely conclusion tomorrow.

Hartford Interstate Commerce Commission Public Utilities Commission New Haven Road Pomfret Willimantic

Senate approves record war spending bill in swift session

The Senate passed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill in just over an hour, setting a new war expenditure record. The measure totals $69,531,893.25 and funds salaries for executives and clerks across all three branches, and it has already cleared the House.

Senate Washington House

Liberty loan total for district falls short of goal

New York on April 16 reports a liberty loan total of 264.2 million dollars for the second district at 10 15 am, disappointing campaign managers who aimed for 1.5 billion. To reach the target, a daily average of 77 million is required, with today’s figure up 11.75 million from yesterday’s close.

New York

American Steamer City of Wilmington Burned Off Sidney

Washington reports that the American steamer City of Wilmington burned near Sidney Nova Scotia on April 15. No lives were lost and survivors were rescued by a British steamer, according to state department advices received late today.

Washington Wilmington Sidney N. S State Department

Bombs Found At District Attorney Zabel Home In Milwaukee

Milwaukee officials reported two bombs found at the home of District Attorney W C Zabel. One was an acid bomb and the other a fuse bomb. The discovery follows a police station bombing in which ten people were killed, and Zabel led the prosecution in the case.

Milwaukee Wis W. C. Zabel

Czernin Returns to Austrian Army for Italian Front

London reported that Count Czernin, former Austro Hungarian foreign minister, has re entered the army and will go to the Italian front, as announced from Copenhagen today.

Czernin London Count Czernin Ital F'Gispatsh Copenhagen

Middletown Postmaster Race Sees Four Candidates Forward

The Middletown postmaster appointment closes today with four applicants: Daniel J. McCarthy, former Mayor John L. Fisk, Joseph P. Quirk, and Assistant Postmaster T. Howard Thompson. Applications and civil service questions move to examination results, as the office has been vacant since October after Michael H. Walsh’s death. Salary is 3100 dollars. Thompson says friends urged him to apply and he complied.

Middletown Democratic State Central Michael H. Walsh Thompson

No Marines Landed at Vladivostok Says Ambassador Francis

Ambassador Francis states no U S Marines were landed at Vladivostok and the American consul did not seek protection from a U S cruiser. He confirms the Japanese landing was an international precaution with no political significance and criticizes Soviet emphasis on the event.

Francis U. S Vladivostok Washington State Department

May Extend Foch's Command Across Fronts

Paris reports allied leaders consider extending General Foch command to the Italian front. Circulation cites call for unity with a Franco British staff and hopes to include Italian representation as the alliance's brain. Some experts foresee a renewed Austro German push in Italy.

Paris Foch Pertnax Echo de Paris Italy

French Report Progress Near Noyon In War Office Communique

Paris reports gradual progress by French forces in the Noyon sector on the southern flank of the Amiens German salient. Heavy artillery duels continue south of Montdidier while reconnoitering parties press along the Oise canal and a French detachment west of Pierremande captures prisoners and a machine gun.

Paris Noyon Amiens War Office Montdidier Oise Canal Pierremande

War Board Seeks Coal Price Savings For Railroads

Washington April 16 The war industries board aims to cut railroads coal costs by 30 to 50 million dollars versus private rates. The board, pursuing a fuel supply preference policy, faces a serious snag that may require presenting the matter to President Wilson.

Washington War Industries Board United States Wilson

Bakers Summoned For Wheat Substitution Violation in New York

About 150 retail bakers were summoned today before the federal food board in New York for violating the law requiring a 25 percent wheat substitute in bread. Some bakers are believed innocent while officials aim to obtain evidence against jobbers. Arthur Williams will travel to Washington to seek action from Federal Administrator Hoover to curb jobbers.

New York Federal Food Board Arthur Williams Washington Hoover

Hungarians pledge loyalty to President Wilson

Resolutions pledging the loyalty of 27 000 Hungarians throughout the United States were sent to President Wilson, announced by Alexander Konta, president of the American Hungarian Loyalty League. The resolutions were adopted by the Verhovay Aid Association at Hazelton, Pennsylvania, on Monday but were not public until today.

New York United States Wilson Alexander Konta American Hungarian Loyalty League Verhovay Aid Association Hazelton

Palestine Clean Up Plan Aims 390000 Red Cross Aid

The American Red Cross announced plans to clean up Palestine using 390000 dollars in funding. A 60 member commission to organize the effort has already failed, signaling challenges in starting the project.

Washington Palestine American Red Cross

Hartford Liberty Loan boost tops 871000 in noon update

Hartford reporters note a third Liberty Loan drive progress as the Auto Mobile Insurance Company of Hartford joined with Aetna Life Company to subscribe, pushing Hartford beyond the 871000 top in the noon tally.

Hartford The Automobile Insurance Company, of Aetna Life Company

Farms Sold In Tolland County And Other News Items

A week of farm sales in Tolland County saw no fewer than twelve properties auctioned amid labor shortages. Wheat flour becomes purchasable in two pound lots with a required two pound substitute. The International Silver company renames its metal goods from German silver to nickel silver. Mercury’s early April position offers unusually favorable viewing. Prison fund drives at Connecticut State Prison see $550 in Liberty Bond subscriptions, mostly in $50 units. Connecticut official appoints Elmer R. Clark to enforce domestic animal import regulations. New Haven railroad posts precautionary crossings signals and lights for off duty gate safety. Washington Chapter No. 6 R A M holds a stated communication. St Johns Lodge No. 2 plans a meeting with Entered Apprentice degree. Police report thefts of a carpet sweeper and electric fans from the Sons of Herman hall.

Tolland International Silver Company Connecticut Charles G. McClaughry Wethersfield J. M. Whittlesey Elmer R. Clark Danbury New Haven Railroad Washington St. John’s Lodge No. 2 Herman Hall Court Street

Military Law And Death Penalty Pro vided In Senator Chamberlain Measure

Senator Chamberlain of Oregon presented a bill to the Senate proposing military courts for treason sedition and disloyalty with penalties under military law. He argued criminal courts cannot run a war and that a single court martial deters more than justice department prosecutions in criminal courts. Bail in such cases undermines wartime restraint, he said.

Senator Chamberlain Washington Senate Oregon Department of Justice Chamberlain

Community Church and Club Schedule Summary

Local church and society notices list weekly meetings for Baptist and Methodist congregations, North and South churches, and Holy Trinity. Activities include Girls and Scouts groups, Ladies Aid, Red Cross sewing, Philathea sessions, Campfire Girls, and Union Society events across Tuesday to Friday with locations on College Street Lawn Avenue William Street and 213 College Street. Names include Mrs Elizabeth Christensen Mrs Edgar Stevens Mrs J G Baldwin and Mrs Graham, with times from 2 to 8 o'clock and midweek services and conferences noted.

Baptist Church Boy Scouts E R. Holdin Philathea Elizabeth Christensen College Street Ladies’ Aid Society Edgar Steven Lawn Avenue Methodist Church South Church Congregational Church New Britain Graham Ladies’ Aid J. G. Baldwin William Street North Church Horton Red Cross Union Society Woman’s Missionary Society

Fined For Theft In East Haddam Court

Frederick H. Tracy of East Haddam pleaded guilty to theft in the city court this morning and was fined $2 with costs totaling $5. Daniel Davies acted as complainant. Davies recalled drinks and hiring a hotel room. Tracy admitted taking $7 while drunk and blamed Davies for his troubles. he paid the fine.

Frederick H. Tracy East Haddam Daniel Davies Davies Tracy

River Traffic Stalled as Tugs Move Coal Barges Upstream

The river remains at a standstill with the Sachem reaching Middletown at 6:30 pm and moving toward Hartford with three coal barges. The Onrust arrived an hour later with two more coal barges, staying overnight and proceeding upstream early this morning. The A. M. Smith added barge No. 8 loaded for this city, after arriving later at night.

Sachem Middletown Hartford A. M. Smith

Middletown Food Official Shuts Off Myers Supply

Dr. C H Myers of 100 Berlin Street Middletown was found guilty by Hartford federal food authorities of selling flour and sugar unlawfully. Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville ordered suppliers to stop selling to him until further notice. Secret service inspected Middletown bakeries to test 25 percent wheat flour compliance while complaints poured in.

C. H. Myers Berlin Street Middletown Federal Food Aviation Hartford Federal Robert Scoville Myers Secret Service New Haven

New England Liberty Loan Drive Reports Progress

New England totals for the seventh active day reach 80,296,000 dollars, about one third of the 250,000,000 district goal. Massachusetts leads with 9,175,000, followed by Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont in varying amounts. Connecticut ranks second in regional subscriptions with 12,870,000, as Rhode Island holds 7,893,000 and Maine 5,458,000, while New Hampshire and Vermont trail.

Boston New England Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Vermont

Work Train Derailed On Air Line Between Middletown and Colchester

A work and tie train on the Air Line between Middletown and Colchester derailed at the west end of the drawbridge as it began crossing the river at 7 40 this morning. Engine 726 slipped off the derailer, front wheels sunk onto cross ties, and the local switcher hauled it back onto the main track. The eastbound passenger train was delayed 25 minutes, and the westbound through Portland was stopped 10 minutes.

Middletown Colchester Portland

Convent Work Planned at Hubbard Street for St. Mary's

E. J. Dunn handles the masonry and James J. Cooney the carpentry for a new frame convent at 46 Hubbard St. The 30 by 40 foot two story building will have a concrete foundation shingle roof and steam or hot water heat. Estimated cost stands at $5 000.

E. J. Dunn James J. Cooney Hubbard St St. Mary’s Polish Catholic Church

New Britain Contractor Arrested

New Britain on April 16 John Kunz a 45 year old prominent building contractor was arrested by United States officials and taken to Hartford. The exact charge could not be ascertained.

New Britain John Kunz United States Hartford

Yale Graduate Married in New Britain

Dr. George H. Bodley chairman of the district medical advisory board married Miss Jane Gould of Milford Conn today in New Britain Reverend Warren F. Cook performed the ceremony Dr Bodley a Yale graduate is the groom and Miss Gould is the bride

Yale New Britain George H. Bodley District Medical Advisory Board Jane Gould Milford Conn Warren F. Cook Bodley

Metal Prices and Daily Quotes Update

Lead prices eased with spot quoted at 7 to 1-4 and April contracts at 7 1-8. Spelter offered for April 6.90, May 6.95, and June and July at 7. Winsted strike by women workers at the hosiery plant reports fifty employees in the half hose department walking out seeking higher wages.

New York Winsted Winsted Hosiery Company

Man's body found floating in river

Three women saw a body drifting at the foot of Ferry Street about 11 o'clock this morning. Stanley Mitchell recovered the body with a boat hook as Medical Examiner Calef and Coroner Davis were summoned. The man wore an overcoat, no gloves, clothing soilied with ooze. features were unrecognizable. The freshet may have washed the body from upstream.

Ferry Street Stanley Mitchell A. M. Smith Calef Davis

Funeral of John K. Lynch Remains Laid to Rest

Funeral services for John K. Lynch were held this morning beginning at 8:30 from his Spring Street home and at 9 from St. John’s Church with a solemn high mass of requiem conducted by Rev. P. L. Dolan. Officiants included Rev. Laden and Rev. Barry. notable musical offerings were by Mrs. Campbell and others. interment followed at St. John’s Cemetery. Relatives and friends from Hartford New York and Philadelphia attended. pallbearers included Timothy Young and others. Floral tributes accompanied the procession from family and friends.

John K. Lynch Spring Street St. John’s Church P. L. Dolan Thomas J. Laden J. W. Barry Father Dolan Laden Barry A. J. Campbell Schmidt St. John’s Quartette John Hazelton Professor Dineen Hartford New York Philadelphia John F. Lynch Eugene Lynch John J. Lynch Timothy Young Philip Tormay Thomas English William Connolly Thomas Coleman Michael St. Clair St. John’s Cemetery Anna T. Duggan T. M. Sharbock Charleston S. C Misses Young Margaret Moran McKeon N. H. Guar J. McGuinnis Joseph Intravasa James Brady Salem Mass

Daisy Miller Chapman Dies at Home of Sister

Daisy Miller Chapman died last evening at her sister Mrs. George Young on Cross street. She is survived by her husband serving in France, two young children Bertham and Daisy, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 2:30 Wednesday at Cross street home, Rev. A W Hazen officiating. interment Pine Grove cemetery.

Daisy Miller Chapman George Young Cross Street France Bertham Daisy J. T. Clarke Durham B. G. Miller Alsop Avenue C. E. Miller Pine Street

Obituaries Standouts in Middlefield and Indian Hill Cemeteries

Miss Mary A. Miller aged 88 dies in Middle town. Funeral Tuesday at 5 from John P. Bacon 167 Main St. burial in Indian Hill cemetery with Rev. Douglas Horton. Mrs Martina A. Miller to be buried at Middlefield Methodist church service 2:30 led by Rev. L. O. Schriver. Mrs Elmore Penfield arrives from Lynn Mass and interred in Indian Hill family plot with Rev. P. M. Snyder officiating.

Mary A. Miller Middletown Merritt Miller John P. Bacon Main Street Indian Hill Cemetery Douglas Horton Martina A. Miller Middlefield L. O. Schriver Elmore Penfield Lynn Mass P. M. Snyder

Local marriage licenses filed for Wallace Mitchell and Anna J Kriese

Wallace Mitchell of 160 Main Street and Anna J Kriese of South Farms filed a marriage license. Thomas F Neville of 295 William Street and Caroline M Cotter of 20 Durant Street took out a license yesterday and were married at St Francis Church at 7 45 this morning.

Wallace Mitchell Main Street Anna J. Kriese South Farms Thomas F. Neville William Street Caroline M. Cotter Durant Street St. Francis

Card of Thanks for mother and grandmother in Durham

The Bristol family of Durham Connecticut thanks all who assisted during illness and death and for floral tributes at the funeral from Mr. and Mrs. Melville Bristol and family.

Melville Bristol Durham Conn Adv

Miss Brazos Returns and Orange and Black Meeting Postponed

High school notes report Miss Brazos is back today. The Orange and Black staff meeting was postponed until tomorrow at the close of school.

Miss Brazos

Rally at Town Hall Features School Orchestra and Singing

Tonight at the town hall a special program features the high school orchestra and singing led by Billy Davis. Wesleyan Band will perform a concert from 7:30 to 8 in front of the building with local residents urged to attend.

Billy” Davis Wesleyan Band

Cities Must Stop All Improvements War Industry Board Notice

A wartime notice from the War Industries Board via the State Council of Defense warns cities against new undertakings not essential to winning the war. It states such projects divert labor, materials, and capital from war needs and will be at the peril of those who proceed. The message recalls a February letter and notes street payrolls remaining at previous levels amid changing times.

War Industries Board United States Cocut State Council of Defense

Old Saybrook and Nearby Notables Sail for Duty

Old Saybrook April 1 Comer East Haddam bound for New York to join the Naval Reserve as lieutenant junior grade in the U S Navy. Others canvassed include Mrs S T Snow improving after illness, John S Dickinson returning from Chester Mass, Miss Elizabeth Fairbanks and sister in Harford on Easter week, D M Holmes leaving for a week of business, Joel Beard enjoying Easter at home, Nora Carney visiting Cath Connors, Thomas J Curran recovering from grip, Justin B Holman outdoors daily, Mrs Stanley M Davis visiting Britain relatives, and Liberty Bond refusal cases in Vicksburg and Newellton with a local man ordered out of state.

Old Saybrook Comer East Haddam New Ys J. Naval Auxiliary Reserve Leutenant U. S. Navy Crocker Greenland S. T. Snow Junction Johns. Dickinson Chester Mass Elizabeth Fairbanks Lewis Pratt Harford D. M. Holmes Joel Beard Mt. Hermon East Northfield Joel A. Beard Nora Carney Hartford Cath Connors Capitol City Thomas J. Curran Middletown Stanley M. Davis Britain

Seed Warehouse Destroyed in Richmond Fire

A massive blaze in Richmond on April 16 destroyed the seed warehouse of T. W. Wood & Seed Co. The fire, of unknown cause, leveled the facility housing a large stock of seeds. Firemen battled the flames but the building burned away, causing about a million dollars in damage.

Richmond T. W. Wood & Seed Company

Lee and Boomhower License Recorded

Francis M. Lee of Johnson and Elizabeth M. Boomhower of Farms have taken out a license in a formal record.

Francis M. Lee Johnson Elizabeth M. Boomhower Farms

Sale of Pope-Hartford automobile in Middletown

By order of the Superior Court Middlesex County a public auction will be held May 1918 at 10 o clock in Middletown Connecticut to sell one Pope Hartford automobile and two other autos with tires. The sale is to satisfy a judgment in favor of M L Anderson against Charles F Pratt. The location is the front of a post in Middletown. Constable F Griffiths signs the notice.

Middlesex M. L. Anderson Charles F. Pratt Pope-Hartford Peessi Post Middletown Conn Hos F. Giuffln

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