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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
9
Wesleyan discusses Hamiltons constant practice ahead of the Yale game and notes Black team history. Doctor Fauver has added insights on the teams and will discuss their work and American forces involvement.
The series lists casualties with names of killed in action wounded and other causes. Included are U S Army personnel Captain Ernest Weibel Lieutenant Henry Knight and a long roster of sergeants corporals and privates with various fates. The document reflects a historical wartime casualty roll with multiple individuals and ranks.
Russell Library reports 700 new books added since January across subjects including war, science, crafts, and modern poetry. Juvenile section expanding. local Chamber of Commerce materials added. Branches at Westfield and South Farms updated with new titles. hours listed. Connecticut patents released and inventor names noted. Also recounts the Cracow elm storm discovery of Poland's long lost crown hidden for 123 years and the Prussian king's quest to possess it.
Hartford April 17 transportation committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense reports that New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad will prioritize Connecticut rail shipments while the Hartford and New York Transportation Company boats are out of service. Officials say a government man is in New York to manage boat line disruption. a special agent will assist Hartford Fay Britain Middletown and Meriden shipper needs. Service resumption date is unknown.
Canadian Pacific Railway plans to honor 30 traveling heroes with decorations for long service and brave acts. The roster includes legendary engine drivers like Bronco Wilson and Ash Kennedy, celebrated for courage and skill. Others such as Norman Wight and Don Leary are noted for rescue deeds and steadfast work on lines from Vancouver to St John.
Omens collected by Mr. Shirley regard the current war and note a singular reference to Poland. It recalls that when Prussians seized Cracow in 1794, the Polish kingdom ceased to exist.
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