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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
2
The report notes robust progress in victory loan efforts across major centers including Pittsburgh and Akron with large district sales. It cites diverse groups and regions surpassing quotas, including Indian counties and New England districts, while noting shortages and ongoing efforts to meet nationwide targets by week’s end.
York reports a northwest weather warning extended from April 25. Strong north winds were forecast to continue through the night and ease by morning, with advisory details issued by the weather office.
A white silk flag with a purple number 176 death tally led a WWII era style return parade in Boston. A guard of six from the 162nd Connecticut infantry accompanied by Lt. William L. Drohan saluted, as units from the 26th and 101st divisions moved past.
Fishermen prepare nets for the shad closed season ending at midnight on April 30. Rumors say shad are in the river, with large ma fat sightings, though the source offers no firm confirmation.
The Girls' club of the North church will present Boosting Bridget in the Esco school room this evening. The Girls of the Aion and Singing Songs in Living Pictures will also be given.
United States lightship No. 61 known as the Cornfield lightship off Saybrook was sunk yesterday afternoon after the tug Standard, towing Socony barg e No. 68, struck it just after 4 PM. All hands were rescued by the tug and taken to Boston. The lightship carried wireless operators and wreck crew. Separately New England Victory Loan subscriptions on day four fell to 8.65 million dollars, about 17 million daily pace, with 95 communities over the top.
Francisco Villa leads about 1500 troops in a suspected battle with federal forces for Parral as American miners report Villa entered the city from a prior skirmish. Separately New York records a 27 degree cold snap marking a 44 year low for the date with a 40 mile gale and frost forecast.
The column notes the launch of the schooner Helen Augusta after repairs at the Gildersleeve shipyard, Starr Brothers cutting staff due to overproduction, and changes in the Middletown Herald. James H. Leach resigns as city department head to join the Hartford Post, Ernest Wells becomes city editor as D T Haines launches a yacht at Ely's. The town clerk will open evenings for dog registrations while East Berlin net fishermen enjoy continued shad luck.
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New York estimates the Rainbow division has gained canvassers an additional 100 million dollars in subscriptions not yet recorded as of April 25. The city notes improving morale and continued fundraising momentum for war support.
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