This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists press on sale at 299 Main St, 188 Main St, 652 Main St, and 472 Main St. The readable fragments indicate multiple storefronts offering sale items.
Mt Higby 24 hour weather report shows 64 high and low 43, mean 53.5, barometer 29.56. The text also loosely notes political figures McAdoo and Wilson, bonds arriving for cities, and assorted stray lines about gardening, boxing, and local events.
The article notes the discovery of coal capable of flotation and suggests Connecticut or the Connecti could use it to float chunks for tidewater transport. This approach might help move coal during the season and supply chunks for next winter.
The United States Senate race in Missouri draws Democratic interest as 15 candidates enter the field to succeed the late Senator. Candidates include party major figures seeking to fill the vacancy and shape the state's political balance.
Fragmentary note suggests Britain will rely on increased taxation as part of wartime policy, aligning with broader reports of tax measures during the conflict. The text references England and ongoing fiscal strategies but lacks specifics.
Fragmentary OCR outlines conflict in Congress over Dr Garfield and tobacco damp. The text mentions growers in different regions awaiting damp weather impacts and hints at law and publicity issues across California, with a tone suggesting political maneuvering and financial motives.
The piece argues war boosts rents and calls for rental taxation, noting Waterbury landlords extort, while newcomers bid up prices for scarce housing. It predicts a postwar building boom will ease the market, but fears a long wait for policy fixes. The overall tone reflects wartime economic strain and public concern.
A Memphis address by Equitable Life official Mr. Wilson urges citizens and agents to prove their worthiness in wartime. He laments local graft, political self interest, and business greed, contrasting them with the sacrifices of over 200,000 American soldiers in France and the nation’s need to fund Liberty bonds and war efforts. The piece condemns court house feuds, graft in office, profiteering, and resistance to war measures as unworthy of dying for.
In a call to national service, a speaker argues that the banker aiding the public burden, the laborer earning modest wages, and the quiet citizen supporting the government are all worth dying for. The piece contrasts these virtues with slackers and hypocrites, stressing total personal sacrifice for country. Even at eighty, we fall short of soldiers willing to give their lives for the nation.
A Liberty bond salesman at a local theatre falsely claimed Washington had reported the 69th Regiment wiped out, sparking cries of indignation. The 165th Regiment, partly from the 69th, has faced fire with limited casualties and prompt reports. Citizens are urged to trace the rumor’s source and expose the speaker’s informant.
The Springfield Republican notes Lehigh Valley railroad under E E Loomis achieved a congestion free year amid labor strains and war pressures thanks to teamwork and strong leadership. It warns labor conditions and wage changes may alter turnover while maintenance remains essential. Senator Stone is labeled a typical American politician driven by self-interest yet sincere in opposing war with Germany.
John B. Maner died at his New York home yesterday at age 83. The broker Manning was reputedly worth a substantial sum, and his death follows a year after his marriage to Honora May O'Brien.
A vivid verse fragment describes soldiers in brown marching past a crowd as a woman nearby whispers a prayer. The scene, drawn from Sara Teasdale in Everybody's Magazine, frames the young men bearing kits and guns as a river of life moving through streets.
Blossom Harris, actress and cabaret singer, was arrested in Bridgeport for kidnapping Marion Rossy eight months old, after leaving New York with the child under the pretense of using it in a movie. Harris claimed she fell in love with the baby and knew Marion's mother well, while police consider her possibly demented. Baby Marion was cared for by a police matron. Harris to be returned to New York to face charges.
London notes tribute to Baron von Richthofen the German ace killed on the Somme. He surpassed peers, shaping enemy air morale. allied fliers claim his death boosts their superiority. Richthofen led the circus squadron after Boelcke and was said to train fighters after a September wound and a later marriage.
Washington April 23 The War Department will not issue four daily communiques like Allied offices Secretary Baker said Gen Pershing has considered issuing a daily formal statement from American headquarters in France but for now would not do so He cited American operations as minor and noted Pershing sees German and British bulletins and that correspondents seek reports from him on the enemy’s statements
New York reports Lieut. Colonel F Fraser Hunter, British provost marshal in the United States, warned Americans that Britain has no reserve army for France. He said seven and a half million British men have fought on 37 fronts since the war began, and pledged they have no more to spare. The call was stark that Britain’s backs are against the wall.
Mrs Norman de Whitehouse arrived in America aboard a French liner, part of a convoy of 17 steamers from multiple ports. She had been in Switzerland for the committee on public information and returned to the United States on April 23 amid a flow of passengers and ships.
East Berlin reports Professor and Mrs Adolph Benson returning to New Haven after visiting relatives. Regular meetings of P society planned for this evening. A local party member was spearing last night. Edward Griswold of Hartford, formerly here, visited relatives Monday. Gardener activity increases with vegetable planting underway. Connecticut food administration launches a potato campaign to conserve wheat. Home economics committee plans an exhibit of food using potatoes for the Wednesday lecture in Athletic hall.
Red Cross fundraiser in East Haddam features Pratt's Orchestra with a big evening show at the town opera house on Friday April 26. Dance and refreshments accompany the event to aid relief efforts.
A collection of light fishing proverbs from the Richmond Times Dispatch. The quotes emphasize politeness, restraint, and thoughtful speech when catching fish, suggesting the best stories are told after reflection and that the sport fish offers sustenance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.