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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1919

Page

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Middletown Reaches Liberty Loan Quota First Day

Middletown surpasses its Liberty Loan quota in the first day of the drive and plans a special theater rally tonight at 8:30. Arthur L Allin chairs the Victory Loan committee with Howard H Allen and J Hagerty, plus Wesleyan faculty and local leaders, inviting soldiers and sailors to attend free of charge.

Lletown Liberty Loan Arthur L. Allin Middletown Victory Boston Federal Revo Middletown Ugh Erie Sane Ans Mayer J. H. Hagerty B. Chamberlain Corneil Wesleyan Arthu L Allin Peggrena Rint Victory Party Loan Howard H Allen W. Holmes AF. Plagin Elton BE. Clark W. Rie Ch . Je Henry J. Wriston

Heroes From Italy Arrive In New York Parade

New York greets Italian unit heroes marching with American regiments. Governors of three states join the parade as Ohio and Pennsylvania troops lead the Fifth Avenue procession amid cheering crowds and a windy day.

New York New Ohio Pennsylvania Ohio Vania Thouor Hana

Seats for 26th Division Parade Tickets for public in Connecticut

Major John Buckley said Boston issuing 26th division parade tickets. Public can apply at the capitol office. Tickets reserved for relatives of division men, officials, and city mayors.

Boston Feneral Connecticut Bridey John Buckley Capitol

April 21 Command Ward Lyon Left Hazel

Fragmentary note mentions April 21 event with ward Lyon and a person named Hazel. details unclear but suggests a departure or separation during a local activity. No further context or verifiable entities available.

L, L Fiyt Ererenes Ward Lyon Hazel

Victory Loan Drive Opens With a Rush in Washington

In Washington on April 21 the fifth Victory loan drive began with fervor as crowds and telephones pour in subscriptions. Rear Admiral Sims spoke of overseas service while Billie Burke sold bonds, and Treasury official Lewis B. Franklin urged broad participation. The plan emphasizes wide circulation and tax exemption to attract buyers, with quotas up to 10000 dollars per person and rich purchasers bearing the risk of exceeding limits.

Washington Treasury Sims Flo Zingfield Billie Burke Klin Iin

26th Div Members Going to Boston Parade Attendance

Discharged members of the Twenty Sixth Division from Middletown plan to attend the big parade in Boston. A meeting is set at Middletown National Bank to confirm attendance with names due to Joseph I. Lawton by 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Listed so far are Joseph Kolinski, Joseph Cahill, Frank Piper, John Piper, Pvt. Leary, Arthur Daniels, Pvt. Micelli, and Harry McCutcheon.

Middletown Boston Joseph I. Lawton Middletown National Bank Joseph Kolinski Joseph Cahill Frank John . Piper Pvt. Leary Arthur Daniels Pvt Micelli Harry McCutcheon

Supreme Court Sets May 5 for Telephone Rates Case

The Supreme Court fixed May 5 for an argument on postmaster general power to prescribe intrastate telephone rate schedules and director general authority to fix railroad rates. The case stems from appeals in South Dakota and North Dakota courts.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Postmaster General Intraco South Dakota North Dakota

Will of Walter Frisbie Leaves Estate to MIT

The late Attorney Walter Frisbie of Waterbury died in Hartford in ost. The will reportedly leaves the entire estate to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, amid unfolding legal entanglements surrounding his passing and the document’s validity.

Waterbury Walter Frisbie Hartford Frisbie Massachusetts Institute of Tech

Bolshevism in Persia Reported by Helsinki Desk

The Helsinki dispatch from April 20 reports in Tehran datelines that Bolshevik influence is spreading in Persia with classes in Persia advancing toward Bolshevik alignment. The note cites stimulus from Soviet-inspired movements and local political shifts amid ongoing regional tensions.

Persia Helsingfors London

Wilson to Call Special Session May 12

Paris April 21 President Wilson has decided to call a special session of Congress probably May 12. He will not return to personally present the peace treaty and may use the battleship Arizona to return troops. The George Washington sails for home with troops as the Arizona remains in Brest awaiting orders.

Paris Wilson France Congress Senate United States Arizona George Washington America Brest Washington Wip

Victory Bonds Drive Opens With $60 Million Subscribed

New York on April 21 saw a brisk Victory loan start with subscriptions totaling 60 million dollars. Subscriptions included 40 million in the New York area, 5 million for Industrial Savings, and 1 to 2 million from smaller concerns. Bond booths along Broadway and Fifth Avenue attracted large crowds, amid demonstrations by marines and army aviators. Brig. Gen. Charles R. Cole spoke at a noon rally before the sub-treasury as Pershing’s Band boosted Wall Street fundraising efforts.

Victory New York Broadway the Battery Washington Heights Fifth Avenue Ican Chateau Borough Hall Brooklyn New York City Sub-Treasury Charles’ R. Cole Pershing Wall Street

Postal Air Service One Year Anniversary Flights Planned

The postal air mail service marks its first anniversary on May 15 with six original planes, same engines, and pilots. Lt J C Edgerton will pilot the return mail from Washington to New York in the original aircraft, reflecting a year of 200 flight hours per plane and about 14900 miles of service shaping roughly 1,000,000 in mail transportation.

Washington Postal Air Mail Service Post Office Department J. C. Edgerton War Front New York Postoffice Department Walter Frisbie

Big Four Meet Off Over Fiume Dispute Amid Italian Jugoslav Tension

Paris April 21 The Big Four premier talks on the Fiume crisis were called off as Italian Jugoslav tensions escalate. Sonnino argues annexation votes justify Italy’s claim while Wilson distances from the London pact, and fears over Austria Hungary’s chaotic Vienna government complicate the settlement amid American interest and ongoing allied negotiations.

Paris Fiume Europe Lloyd George Clemenceau Brigade Wilson United States Apetria Baron Sonnino Italy London Adriatic Littoral Austria-Hungary Vienna Austria

No Official Report On Troop Withdrawals From Italy

Washington reports that American troops ordered out of Italy due to possible hostilities with Italians and Jugoslavs have not officially reached the War Department or the Office of the President. Officials note Italy has been cleared of most units, with the 332nd as the only complete regiment remaining and the 832nd back in New York. A few ambulance and aviation units remain scattered as plans for departure continue.

Washington Italy Fiume War Department Department New York Sean

New England Buys Many Victory Bonds in Drive

Boston on April 21 saw millions of dollars pledged to the Victory loan as New England banks reopen. Organizations in Greater Boston subscribed over 10 million while towns like Orleans and Middletown reported quotas. Gov Coolidge led a parade, urging early and plentiful purchases as hundreds lined Boston Common. Charles A. Morss heads the regional Victory loan drive.

Boston New England Victory Henry B Victory Greater Boston New England L-Union St. John Batiste D-Amerique Pawtucket Orleans Middletown Connecticut Beston Victory Loan State House Coolridge Victory Loan Victory Area Boston Common Peters Charles A. Morss Federal Reserve Bank

Isaacs Case 10 Goes to Supreme Court

Notice of appeal filed in Samuel Thompson versus Henry Isaacs. Ralph Welles of Hartford represents Thompson. Case concerns a $25,000 claim for injuries from a building collapse on the Chester highway where Thompson, a carpenter, was seriously injured and will be crippled for life. Judson Jones died and another man hurt. Jones administrator seeks $10,000. Judge Reed ruled for the defendant citing contributory negligence. G B Carlson represents the defendant.

Supreme Court Samuel Thompson Henry Isaacs Ralph Welles Hartford J Reed Thompson Chester Judson Jones Jones Reed G. B. Carlson

Transport Vedic Due in Boston

Boston dispatch reports the transport Vedic with 58 officers and 2,167 enlisted men arriving today from Brest via Liverpool. On board are detachments from the 93rd Field Artillery, 26th Division, 128th Field Artillery, plus supply and labor units for Illinois Connecticut Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. The battleship New Jersey also reports sailing nearby with all hands at latitude 41 11 north longitude 56 58 west.

Vedic Boston Brest Liverpool 93Rd Field Artillery 128Th Field Artillery Ilinois Connecticut Wisconsin Pennsylvania New

79th Division Ordered Home From Camp Meade

Washington April 21 The war department announced that all organizations of the 79th division trained at Camp Meade have been assigned to early convoy lists. Notable units heading home include the 505th service battalion headquarters and various army corps and signal elements.

79Th Washington Camp Meade 505Th Second Army Fool Army Army Corps Pela

77th Division Units Moving Toward New York

The 77th division and three other units are set to move tomorrow, with headquarters reporting progress as the unit advances. The message notes sea transport and readiness of the division’s personnel and equipment for deployment.

York Great Sea

Tieup on German Railways Threatens Traffic

Berlin April 21 reports indicate a complete tie up of freight and passenger traffic on German railways is threatened by a general coal strike. Coal stocks on the railroads are reported to be becoming exhausted.

Berlin

Germany To Send Minor Delegates To Versailles

Paris dispatch reports Germany will send delegates of minor authority to Versailles rather than envoys with plenipotentiary powers. The decision is described as an eleventh hour action amid Allied expectations, signaling limited German representation at the negotiations.

Germany Paris Versailles Petit Journal de

Frese suit against Connecticut Company over death of Antoinette Press

The administrator Harry Frese sues The Connecticut Company for 10000 damages in a wrongful death case arising from a July 1917 streetcar wreck that killed Antoinette Press and injured her two daughters. The trial before Rae Joel H. Reed and a jury in superior court is set for the April term. Judge Culver and Judge Carlson represent the plaintiff.

Harry Frese Connecticut Antoinette Press Rae Joel H. Reed Frome Press Ure Street South Falls Main Street M. Eugene Culver Gustaf I. Carlson

Middletown Homes Inc First Regular Meeting Held

Middletown Homes Inc held its first regular meeting this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Directors appointed committees including Supplies with Henry C. Ward J Vincent Tempsey and Howard H. Warner. other names listed for trustees and officers.

Middletown Homes, Inc Chamber of Commerce Middletown Henry C. Ward J. Vincent Tempsey Howard H.warner Rge H.craig Francis A. Beach Arthur L. al

Lincoln Drug Company Formed With Lincoln and Dougherty

Announcement reports the formation of the Lincoln Drug Company with officers Howard N. Lincoln as president and Joe Dougherty as secretary. Lincoln has run a Main and Court street pharmacy for 12 years while Dougherty was a longtime clerk. Dougherty served in the U S Navy during the war and, upon return, was taken into partnership as reward for faithful service.

Lincoln Drug Company Howard N. Lincoln Dent Joe Jose Dougherty Secre Lincoln Main Court Streets U. S. Navy

War souvenirs attract attention at Harriman Drug Store

Sergeant Joseph P Bransfield and Corporal John Cronis of Portland display a rich window collection from the war at Harriman Drug Store. The exhibit features a dress helmet intended for Germans at Paris entry, German bread, potato skins, and other edible items, drawing crowds and admiration.

Joseph P. Bransfield John Cronis Portland Harraman Paris

Boston Telephone Operators End Strike Over Wage Increase

Boston reports that after three hours of renewed activity this morning, telephone operators voted to accept a wage scale offering $19 per week after seven years of service with increases to $22 over four years. The settlement follows a lengthy conference with Assistat Master General Koons and involved 3,000 operators citywide. Traffic resumed as operators returned to duty, though some regions reported continued partial work stoppages.

Boston New Connecticut Lin Scarich O'Connor Eee One Jie Ae Cal PaCil G House

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