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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1918

Page

9

Docket Cleared in Superior Court

The Superior Court cleared a crowded docket with many cases dropped or continued. Old matters from 1904 to 1913 were disposed or postponed, including Bank of Newark vs Atwood, now subject to seizure after the life use expired. A Town of Westbrook default judgment and a reclosure suit in Middlefield were noted, with few trials proceeding amid a short calendar session led by Judge Burpee.

Cnaea Tee Superior Court Bank of Newark, National Banking Association F. H. Atwood Chester Dye Works James F.haw Middlesex Chemical Co Burpee Westbrook I. DeForest E. A Fields Willis B Durham Tryon Tdea Cook Try

Casualty List From Washington States April 20 194?

United States casualty report lists forty two names with categories: killed in action eight, died of wounds six, died of disease two, missing action two, wounded severely seven, wounded slightly seventeen. Names include Corporals Hendrickson Snow Rizzo Jantorne Breese Bur Bellhumur Cook Follen Jolliker and others, plus Lieutenants Rhett Moses Taylor and Sergeant Dickerman. The list notes pneumonia deaths and multiple soldiers by rank and surname.

Washington John Hendrickson Earl Snow Pri Carl H. Alson Louig Emperate A C. Seely Stanislaw Stefanski Viscusi Rhett Moses Taylor Roy Boyce Leon Ware Joseph Rizzo Pierre Jantorne James J. Jia Frederick Young Joseph Winge Sefey L. Rood Edwin DeHaven Edward J. Flannery John Dickerman James D. Nn Theodore G. Hoag Horace G. eDermont Walter S. Preddy James John T. Lowe Leon M. Sy George E. Belhumeur Priss Edgard Breese Angus R. Bur Edward J. Cook Newell G. Bd William J. Follen Walter L.and Leo E. Jolliker Arthur Jaedy Adam Bickiewicz George Phillips Bertram C. Raynor Johnon Roy L. White Carl

What A Bond Will Buy

What a bond will buy illustrates the impact of war bonds by listing items purchased per bond. The piece references trench knives belts surgical instruments officers’ belts and various military supplies. it notes cloth ing, feeding soldiers, equipping infantry, and other wartime needs in a general, data-like fashion.

New Bedford Standard War Department

Appeal Taken Notice to Supreme Court

Appeal filed with the Supreme Court is noted. The fragment indicates a notice of appeal has been submitted, marking the start of formal appellate proceedings. No further specifics on parties or dates are readable in the text.

Ar Eevere Bos OYEZ Jery Coodrich Cn Jefeasi Uic Sharken America

Onel Pope Dies in Hartford at 74

Hartford April 20 Col George Pope veteran industrialist and former president of the American Manufacturers association died at his home aged 74 He was born in Boston educated in Brookline and served in Civil War rising to lieutenant colonel He led Pope Manufacturing Company and later headed the National Association of Manufacturers He also presided over the Connecticut Manufacturers Association and served in multiple patriotic orders He is survived by brother Edward W Pope of Newton MA and daughter Mrs C Howard Gillette of Hartford.

Hartford George Pope American Manufacturers’ Association Colonel Pope Boston Brookline Mass 44Th Massachusetts Infantry 64Th Regiment of Colored Infantry Fort Wagner South Carolina Pope Manufacturing Company Col A. A. Pope Pope National Association of Manufacturers Connecticut Manufacturers’ Association National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Military Order of the Loyal Legion Burgess Corps Albany Edward W. Pope Newton C. Howard Gillette

A Moderate Sum quoted as prudent treasury policy

A New York Commercial view notes war disbursements below estimates and predicts large tax receipts before June 30. It argues that treasury restraint prevents excessive loan surpluses, which would pull money from circulation and curb lending, saving and investment, reflecting a shift in attitudes toward what counts as moderate.

New York Federal Treasury Treasury Treasury Department

Wise teaching yields more knowledge than he gives

A veteran educator reflects on reciprocal learning, noting that guiding students often uncovers new insights for the mentor. The piece emphasizes humility, curiosity, and the value of continual study in teaching roles.

War Rally Saturday Aims to Boost Liberty Loan

A war rally is set for Saturday at 7 PM in front of the Liberty Loan cottage on Main Street. Speakers include B. Sellen city schools superintendent Warren Months an ambulance driver who served near Verdun A T M Russell Fife and Drum Corps will provide music. A second rally follows Tuesday at 8 PM in Town Hall with Yale professor William Lyon Phelps among the speakers, organized by the local Elks Lodge for coordination.

Liberty Loan Main Street B. Sellen Super Ee Warren Verdun A. T. M. Russell William Lyon Phelps Yale Lodge of Elks

Russell Manufacturing Co Fire Department Offer

Chief Engineer William Marshall states the Russell Company's Fire department protects property on its premises and in the South Farms district with prompt response. T. M. Russell offers company firemen for the district and the corporation provides complete equipment and plans further improvements to the organization.

William Marshall Russell Company Russell Manufacturing Co South Farms T. M. Russell

Middletown Savings Bank Notice

A short public notice from Middletown Savings Bank states a six month period until full payment is due on a loan or due amount. No additional details on borrower or terms are provided in the readable text.

Umbrella Pawn Earns Praise for Nerve in Rain Storm

A pawnbroker notes it takes a man of nerve to pawn his umbrella during a downpour. The remark highlights the bold move in a rain storm as a test of resolve and practicality.

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