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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1919
Page
5
Dr McLaughlin outlined core democracy principles, stressing faith in people and responsibility from individuals and industry. He contrasted democracy with autocracy, urged cooperation with world nations, and warned that failure could invite autocratic rule undoing wartime gains.
Erastus L. Hurd of Moodus died Wednesday afternoon at 1 15 in his 89th year. Funeral at his late home Saturday at 2. He was a member of the Odd Fellows. Alice Adams Sewing Circle meets April 18 at Mrs. George M. Smith’s. Mrs. G N Bowers returns from Hartford visit. Arch bridge repairs continued with partial rebuild. crews under Sergeant W. W. handled winter tasks with daughter Mrs. Harleids in Leacock Falls returning home soon. Annie Thompson resumes business at her store, W N Manece.
Secretary of Labor Wilson has intervened in the telephone workers strike in Boston. Commissioner Henry arrived late today and appeared to be acting under Wilson's orders to manage the labor dispute.
A 1919 notice requests prompt publicity for a Boston event to honor a regiment from Connecticut. The Family Hospital offers housing for relatives within fifty miles, with free rooms for those needing accommodation, and asks communities to notify the committee immediately with contact details. Governor Marcus H. Holcomb urges nationwide alertness.
New York stocks moved lower at the opening as large volume offerings continued. Steel common slipped after a brief gain, United Cigar Stores rose briefly, while American Hide and Leather and Atlantic Gulf and West Indies declined amid market confusion. Grain and metal prices showed mixed movements with corn and oats up, copper steady, and lead fluctuating on the early trade.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices for residents including Mrs. James Kelly of Russell Place, Mrs. Isaac German, Mrs. John Murphy, Miss Margaret Curran, Carl Algot Johnson, Sebastiano Framego, and infant Mary S Vinci. Notes on survivors, church and fraternal affiliations, funeral arrangements, and interment details.
Fraternal notice says St John’s Lodge No 2 F and A M will hold a stated communication Friday night with work in the M M degree. Weather notes mention the new moon on April 30. Advertising items urge enrollment at Higginson Business Institute starting Monday the 21st. Middletown Morris Plan Co will close Good Friday. Easter flowers offered by Stannard Hill Greenhouse Westbrook. 184.
Ex service men, returned soldiers and sailors urged to consider government insurance options before dropping coverage. Local home set section promotes benefits and guidance for veterans transitioning to civilian life through practical steps and contacts.
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