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The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1918

Page

5

Germans Repulsed on Picardy Front Amid Bold Attacks

German forces renewed assaults along the Pit battle front east of Amiens but were repulsed, with heavy artillery duels at Hangard wood and around Villers Bretonneux. In Flanders, Germans pressed a ten mile line Meteren to Voormezele, seeking to drive out British and French and threaten Ypres.

Amiens War Office Hangard Wood Villers-Bretonneux Villers Bretonneux Luce Rivulet Noyon Grivesnes Beny Courty Meuse Verdun Alsace Bois Fosses Frank Chariton Meteren Vooremezeele Flanders Ypres France Baillieul Locre Flanders and Picardy Arras

Unclaimed Letters At Middletown Post Office

Post office in Middletown Connecticut lists uncalled letters for the week ending April 27 1918. Names include Mrs Dana L Beehler Roger Benner Mrs Mary Blinski Gilbert Clark Francesco Carvito Mrs Arthur Chapman Robert Cross John Curtin D Douglas R Grissell Miss Lydia Hill H H Hollister J H Henderson Miss Hannah E B Headquest H A James N D Kline J F Ketcham Kaminski Mr and Mrs Harry Lampert J W Lyons J T Meade Mrs Laura Oakes Mrs Bessie Ohler Mrs Osborn Dr Emil Pardany William Rock Giovanni Scotti John Starr Miss Agnes O Soder William Smith Miss B Smith John Stutzman Emanuele Valenti Edward Verity M Wiectawski Albert R Waters Miss Elizabeth Walkley W A Wentworth Prof C W Wells T H Thompson Postmaster.

Middletown Conn Dana L. Beehler Roger Benner Mary Blinski Gilbert Clark Co Francesco Carvito Arthur Chapman Robert Cross John , Curtin D. Douglas R. Grissell Lydia Hill H. H. Hollister J. H. Henderson Hannah EB. Headquest H. A. James N. D. Kline J. F Ketcham Ss. Kaminski Harry Lampert J. W. Lyons J. T. Meade Laura Oakes Bessie Ohler Osborn Emil Pardany William Rock Giovanni Scotti John Starr Agnes O. Soder William Smith B. Smith

Union Telegraphers Fired in Hartford Disciplinary Move

Six more first class telegraph operators were discharged by the Western Union Telegraph Company in Hartford for joining the telegraphers union. One man was dismissed last week for similar union ties. Replacements include the day and night chief and strike breakers from President OConnell. Representatives of the union confer with Secretary of Labor Wilson in Washington.

Hartford Western Union Telegraph Company Telegraphers Union O’conell Labor Wilson Washington

Transports In Collision At Sea Near Atlantic Port

Two American transports returning to port after a collision report one vessel badly damaged and to be laid up for repairs. Soldiers were transferred to other ships. The bow of one ship was smashed. The transports had departed three days earlier for France.

Atlantic Rts France

Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reach $2.23 Billion

Treasury reports practically all returns from Liberty Day show subscriptions totaling 2,225,934,450 dollars across twelve federal reserve districts. These figures reflect actual subscriptions and initial payments, not pledges. Washington notes the figure as the latest status of the third liberty loan efforts.

Washington Treasury Department Federal Reserve

Pershing's Men Tell Why Third Liberty Must Go Over

Fifty veterans of Pershing's forces describe their frontline experiences in France. Sergeant E B Creed is among the group returning to New York to share why the third liberty loan must advance. The men speak with modesty about their acts of heroism and the war effort.

New York France Pershing E. B. Creed

Hartford Officer Killed In Action In War News

Hartford April 29 Captain Arthur Locke commander of Company M 102nd Regiment killed in action. Home in Hartford Locke a New England officer led troops into front line trenches. Company M drawn mainly from Torrington and Winsted.

Hartford Arthur Locke Home New England

Doubtful Revolution Rumor Shakes Petrograd

The state department today left unresolved questions about a counter revolution reported in Petrograd. An ambassador reportedly returned from duty as confusion over the revolt persists.

Petrograd Yince

Community Waste Shock In City Square

A local observer notes that piling all the waste from a thousand residents in the city square would horrify the community, highlighting sanitation concerns and the need for better waste management.

Senators Demand Inquiry Into Aircraft Program Profiteering

In Washington on April 29 emphatic senate demands arose for an inquiry into Guston Borglum’s charges of profiteering in America's billion dollar aircraft program. Senator Brandegee urged disclosure of a letter he read from Borglum and questioned the president's failure to release Borglum's report. He pressed the military affairs committee to act and warned the senate not to be silenced while at war for democracy.

Washington Senate Gutson Borglum America Brandegee Connecticut United States Senate Phelan California Borglum McCumber North Dakota New York Times

Navy Casualty List Reports One Marine Dies In Action

Navy casualty report lists one marine dead from wounds in France, two others wounded in action, and one man lost from a submarine chaser. Fred Charles Schaffner of Rock Island Illinois died of wounds. Wounded: Spencer Jay Lewis of St. Joseph Missouri and Carl O. Kingsbury of Newcastle Pennsylvania. Matthew D. Sullivan of U S N R F was lost overboard. body not recovered. father resides in Brooklyn New York.

Washington France Navy Department Fred Charles Schaffner Rock Island Ill Spencer Jay Lewis JJ. S. N St. Joseph Carl O. Kingsbury Newcastle Matthew D. Sullivan Brooklyn N. Y

U. S. Steamer Orissa Sunk With YMCA Passengers

A British steamship named Orissa, carrying a large YMCA war worker contingent bound for Europe, was sunk by a German submarine. All passengers were saved, per YMCA central office in New York. Further details were not available.

New York United States Europe Orissa

Navy commends Randall for bold at sea move

Lieutenant Commander Albert B Randall of the U S N R F was commended by the secretary of the navy for excellent seamanship when he moved the U S S Standard Arrow from its berth at an Atlantic port on February 28 amid very unfavorable tide conditions. The night maneuver, executed without mishap, expedited the movement of a large and valuable cargo. Randall resides at 1865 Park Avenue Bridgeport Conn.

Daniels Washington Albert B.randall Secretary of the Navy Arrow Atlantic Navy Department Randall's

Street Sweepers Strike in Waterbury on April 29

Police intervened as forty city street sweepers went on strike for higher wages. They gathered on the Green and threatened to resist strike breakers, but officers dispersed them without incident. City officials refused demands, stating they can fill positions without trouble.

Waterbury

Czar Open to Abdicating as He Faced Opposition

London April 29 An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen reports Russian papers publish a manifesto dated October in which the ex czar says he was willing to abdicate in favor of Grand Duke Michael. He was reportedly dissuaded by the premier and the minister of justice.

London Copenhagen Michael

Israel Gruber Fined For Short Weight Sales

Stanford April 29 Israel Gruber salesman for the Russian Liquor Co New York was fined 20 and costs in city court this morning for selling short weight He sold Russian vodka to Morris Sandhaus a local saloon keeper each bottle being several ounces short.

Stanford Israel Gruber Russian Liquor Co New York Morris Sandhaus

Bon Fire Fatal Claims Stamford Child

Mary Annunzio, eight, of 28 East Walnut Street, Stamford, dies in Stamford Hospital from burns suffered during play near a bonfire on Woodland cemetery property.

Stamford Mary Annunziatio East Walnut Street Stamford Hospital Woodland Cemetery

Draft Bill To Conference in Washington April 29

The senate this afternoon sent to conference a bill providing for the drafting of youths who have reached the age of 21. The measure aims to define eligibility and streamline the call to service as the legislative process continues.

Washington Senate

French Liner Drives Off German U-Boat in Atlantic Action

An Atlantic port report says a French liner arrived safely after a desperate battle with a German U-boat. The gun crew claimed four hits while the U-boat shelled decks and torpedoed a near-miss. A destroyer arrived within two miles and forced the submarine to dive. Passengers, including French soldiers bound to America for the liberty loan drive, watched the battle from the decks along with a 324 passenger contingent from Massachusetts led by Charles S. Baxter and ex-Lt. Gov. Frothingham.

Atlantic America Massachusetts France Bay State Charles S. Baxter Frothingham

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

National League games saw St Louis beat Cincinnati 4 2 and Chicago over Pittsburgh on wet grounds. American League reports Chicago 2 St Louis 1 while Detroit faced Cleveland with rain. Southern Association results include Chattanooga 9 Little Rock 0 and Mobile 3 Birmingham 3 halted after 10th due to Sunday law. New Orleans won 4 3 against Atlanta as Nashville split with Memphis 4 4 and 7 7 in two games.

St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago-Pittsburgh Chicago Detroit-Cleveland Southern Association Chatanooga Little Rock Mobile Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta Nashville Memphis

Exhibition Games and League Matchups Across Cities

Washington A defeats Boston N 8 to 1 while Boston A loses 6 to 5 at Bridgeport All-Stars New York N. Boston at Brooklyn and St Louis at Cincinnati highlight the schedule with American League games Detroit at St Louis Philadelphia at New York Washington at Boston and Chicago at Cleveland with Pittsburgh at Chicago.

P.C New York Philadelphia Chicago Penins Soest Cincinnati Pittsburgh Bion St Louis Nihie Eine Boston Speetes Cleveland Chicago Detroit St Louis Sereereresse Washington Bridgeport Baltimore Brooklyn St. Louis

Giants Face Season Test in Philly Series Opens Today

New York Giants start a key series with the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia to challenge their early pace after a recent Dodgers interruption. McGraw plans to use his left-handers Scharp and Sallee if possible as the league leaders brace for Western clubs. The White Sox and Red Sox weathered disruptions, while Barrow’s crew remains the American League front runner needing Western foes to halt them.

New York Giants Phillies Quakertown Dodgers McGraw Scharp Sallee White Sox Boston Ed Barrows

Scoreboard Reflections and Baseball Notes

Two young players Collins and Jackson helped the White Sox beat the Browns with timely hits. Sherdell allowed twelve hits but earned the win as the Reds defeated the Cardinals. Matty will not attend Trance at this time. The Giants meet the Phillies for the season opener today while the Giants and Indians led runs last week with New York scoring 39 and Cleveland 36. A 28,000 attendance watched a service ball game in Boston, noted as a free game.

Collins Jackson White Sox Browns Sherdell Reds Cardinals Matty Giants Phillies Indians New York Cleveland Boston

British Ace Stanley Rosevear Killed in Action

Chicago April 29. Commander Stanley Rosevear an ace with the British air service was killed in action April 25 with a German aviator, according to a cablegram received today by his uncle R C Brand. Rosevear had brought down 22 airplanes. No details of the battle were given.

Chicago Stanley Rosevear Air Service R. C. Brandon Rosevear

Turks Kill Missionaries in Caucasus Conflict

Turkish troops in the Caucasus have reportedly killed several American missionaries, with a Athens press report stating Turks are slaughtering Christians indiscriminately.

London Caucasus Athens

U Boat Losses Double in Six Weeks Says Zurich Source

Zurich reports that Germany’s submarine losses in the past six weeks more than doubled those of January and February. The information comes from a trustworthy source and covers wartime naval activity over the recent period.

Zurich Germany

Clearing House Statement

New York reports sub-treasury debit 2,427,434 with exchanges 392,548 and 671y Dalagses totaling 46,950,800. The figures reflect daily financial movements and balances as recorded for that date.

Clearing House New York Sub-treasury Exchanges Dalagses

Mailed fist has effect on Holland

London reports Holland surrendered to the German mailed fist. A Rotterdam dispatch says Germany planned fear at home and abroad to force Holland to back down. Sand and gravel traffic to Belgium to resume. an economic agreement benefits Germany. Dutch detest German methods but will supply finished goods for raw materials. Unrest and bank withdrawals occur near the frontier as troop movements continue. Dutch cavalry recaptured German officers who fled toward the frontier.

London Holland Rotterdam Daily News Today Germany Belgium Daily Telegraph Berlin Warenfeld Hague

Ultimatum on Russia Demands Immediate German Prisoner Release

Washington reports Germany prepares an ultimatum to Russia demanding the release of all able bodied German prisoners of war and the return to Germany. Failure to comply would trigger German forces to capture Petrograd. A 115 member German commission is en route to Russia to enforce the ultimatum with specified prisoner terms.

Germany Washington Russia Petrograd State Department

Derailment blocks New Haven Shore Line trains

A freight derailment at Leete's Island on the Shore Line division of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad delayed traffic until about 10 30 today. Seven cars leaving Maybrook bound for Providence derailed, with one box car across one track and a coal car across a track. Four other cars derailed and the Leete's Island tower suffered slight damage. Eastbound and westbound passenger trains were detoured via Plainfield and Willimantic, with shuttle runs from New London and local passengers transferred around the wreck.

Middletown Leete’s Island New Haven Shore Line New York, New Haven ,and Hartford Railroad Maybrook Providence Leete’s Island Tower Plainfield Willimantic New London

Obituary for Sebastiano Lustro at 50

Sebastiano Lustro died at his home on Ferry Street after a brief illness. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son. The funeral will be from his home at 1 30 PM on Tuesday and from St John’s church at 2 PM, with interment in St John’s cemetery.

Sebastiano Lustro Ferry Street St. John’s Church St. John's Cemetery

Postal Company Lockout Hits Birmingham Telegraphers

Birmingham April 29 The Postal Telegraph Company began a general lockout of all telegraphers tied to the Commercial Telegraphers union after a Sunday meeting with near full Alabama representation. About 100 workers were discharged or barred from duty while officials deny local responsibility, saying orders came from higher authorities.

Postal Company Birmingham Ala The Postal Telegraph Company Today Commercial Telegraphers Union Alabama

Italian War Report Details Prisoner Capture and Patrols

Rome reports 20 prisoners and several machine guns captured in a raid on the coastal district. Italian and British forces conducted patrol reconnaissances in the Asiago sector with artillery activity and desultory firing ongoing along the front.

Rome Asiago

Missouri Chief Justice declines Stone senate seat

Jefferson City Missouri April 29 Judge Walter Graves chief justice of the Missouri supreme court declined the appointment of a United States senator to fill the late William J Stone. Governor Frederick D Gardner says he will not have another appointment ready before tonight.

Stone Jefferson City Walter Graves Supreme Court of Missouri United States William J. Stone Frederick D. Gardner

Derailment Rears As Train Strikes Curve Near Missouri

A derailment near St. Louis involved a fast moving train on a curve west of the city. Six cars left the rails with two overturned amid early reports. several passengers were injured as dispatches noted the incident but offered no clear cause.

Ringfeld Apri Isco Passen Ed Clivan St. Louis Aig

Safe burglars take cash from Carlisle Co. hardware safe

In Springfield Mass on April 29 a safe burglary occurred at Carlisle Co. on Main Street. Thirteen hundred dollars were taken from the hardware store safe sometime before opening today, with the store having closed Saturday night. Police investigation ongoing.

Safe Blowers Springfield Mass Carlisle & Co Main Street

Middletown to receive honor flag at town hall event

In Middletown the honor flag will be presented at the town hall on Friday evening. A ceremony with music is planned as part of the observance.

Middletown Ana

Midnight brawl on Court Street leads to fines

Three Italians Louis LaBella Corado Maniscallo and Nicola di Santi faced assault charges after a Saturday night melee on Court Street. Maniscallo and LaBella were found guilty and fined ten dollars plus costs, while di Santi had judgment suspended for defending himself.

Court Street Louis LaBella Corado Maniscallo Nicola di Santi Maniscallo LaBella di Santi Edward R. Dunn Mariscallo DiSanti William Costigan Lane Edlin State Farm Costigan

Wesleyan Defeats Amherst in 9-0 College Baseball Clash

Wesleyan nine easily shut out Amherst 9 to 0 on Saturday afternoon. Amherst used two pitchers but the Red and Black offense prevailed due to errors by Amherst and solid batting. Yard of Wesleyan, a faculty member from West China Union University, spoke in college chapel yesterday on China work by combined churches.

Massachusetts College Wesleyan Amherst West China Union University College Chapel China

Elevator repairs in municipal building continue Tuesday

The municipal building elevator will be out on Tuesday as cable installation work resumes by Otis Elevator Co. contractor Charles S. Curtis, long-time local meat merchant nearing retirement, plans to close his business. Other items note a fort Andrews marriage license, a seeds donation to schools, river transportation tie up talks, and Waverly Hall sale to L. Abramo after a recent fire.

Ing Otis Elevator Co Charless Curtis Samuel Mattes The Lake Submarine Corporation Bridgeport Church Street Edward Dyer Prouty Fort Andrews Mass Carrie I’. McDonald Washington Street Richard P. Freeman United States Agricultural Department James K. Guy C. Goodrich H. & N. Y. Transportation Co New York Connecticut W. J. Zimmerman F. J. Zimmerman Samuel Russell Chatham Vanderbilt Avenue William P. Spear U. S. Aviation Training School Princeton University Priscilla Social Club Ernest Bidwell East Main Street South Farms Waverly Hall Joseph 8. Annino L. Abramo

Stock Market Opens With Sparse Offerings In Hartford Trading

On April 29 in New York stocks showed a dull start with light volume and modest demand. Early gains appeared in Steel common and Distillers with several rails steady. Union Pacific and New Haven rose while some issues pulled back. Liberty bonds gained strength with the 1 48 and 4% issues advancing.

New York Steel Anaconda Union Pacific Southern Railway New Haven Balwin Distillers Inspiration Liberty Bonds

Swedish Lutheran Church Notes

Church activities outline a busy week with choir rehearsals and a sacred cantata in East Hampton to aid the Junior Y M C A and church. A Red Cross committee, Pastoral travel to Pawtucket, Pinghet meeting, deacons board, confirmation class, and Sunday school planning for May 23 are scheduled with volunteer transportation and hostesses listed.

Swedish Lutheran Church East Hampton Red Cross Committee Pawtucket R. I New England Conference Mission Board Society “Pinghet

Prison Escape Plot Foiled at Connecticut Prison

Hartford April 29 A plot to aid the escape of three convicts from the state prison at Wethersfield was uncovered by Warden C C McClaughry Two guards were dismissed for complicity and an ex convict was implicated but no conspiracy indictment followed Lack of definite evidence prevented charges The plan included smuggling weapons files and contraband into the prison with guard and former convict aid

Hartford Wethersfield C. C. McClaughry

Work On Arawanna Bridge Resumes After Suspension

Workers resumed construction on the concrete bridge over the Arawanna river at Newfield. The temporary crossing is removed, and the Jackson street detour must be used for the next six weeks.

Arawanna Bridge Newfield Arawanna River Jackson Street

Lead and Spelter Prices Diplomatic in New York Trade

Lead remained quiet with spot and April at 7.10 to 7.25, while spelter eased with spot and April at 63.4 and June at 6.80 to 6.90. Prices reflect a subdued market as suggested by the day's New York quotation round.

New York

South Church Notes Sewing and Scout Schedule

Tuesday Philatheas meet for Red Cross sewing at Mrs. A H Griswolds on Brainerd Avenue. Wednesday union church night in the social rooms. Thursday Union society holds all day Red Cross sewing in the social rooms. At 7 15 Boy Scouts. Friday at 4 o clock pastor's class for girls in the social rooms and a class for boys at S past ordained location.

South Church Philatheas Red Cross A. H Griswold’s Brainerd Avenue Union Church Union Society S.pastor's

Aragon and Hits Machine Figure in Paris Tragedy

Paris reports a famous figure linked to a hit machine while an equally noted individual from Oupinet is killed. The April 29 dispatch notes a high profile connection and a fatal incident amid ongoing inquiries.

Aragon Oupinet Paris Coe

Hero of Isonzo Visits This City Parade Celebrates General Guglielmotti

The Meriden celebration for General Emilio Guglielmotti drew about three thousand people with a monster parade mass meeting and banquet. Italians and locals joined the event, with an automobile and trolley caravan. After a hasty visit to Middletown, the general pledged to return for a future large gathering.

Emilio Gugli Quet Guglielmotti Middletown Meriden Middl

Union Temperance Service Addresses Prohibition Panel

Professor Irving Fisher of Yale University and Professor Spooner spoke at a Methodist church Union Temperance Service. Fisher discussed the economic and social aspects of prohibition, arguing enforcement matters and public health concerns, while supporters urged ratification in Connecticut by 1919 and warned against allowing civilian alcohol use even in small quantities.

Fisher Yale Spooner Methodist Church H. H. S Kensington Connecticut Irving Fisher University Cal Non

Victory Conference for Womer A Series of 14 victory com

A Victory Conference for Women, organized by the State Council, is planned for Monday May 6 in Middle Town Hall from 11 a.m. The event highlights mothers and wives of soldiers, Red Cross volunteers, Liberty Bonds, and other campaigns. Ministers, doctors, merchants, teachers, librarians, and an advisory committee will attend. Mrs Hayward will show an exhibit on women’s work. About 6 speakers are listed. Each attendee brings lunch. all interested are invited without notice.

Womer State Council Tilly Red Cross Hayward

Coal Shipment Completed by Tug A. M. Smith

The tug boat A. M. Smith delivered a barge load of hard coal on Saturday night. The Mabel cleared Hartford and Deep River for westward empties. The Smith River arrived this morning with a barge just unloaded by the town Coal Co.

Shad Season Opens Under State Inspection Rules

The shad season opens on May first as fishermen prepare nets for inspection per state law. John N. Crampton and the game commission oversee the process with Selectman James H. Footit for Middletown and John F. for Portland, along with J. J. Petroff Cromwell and F. W. Bailey involved.

John N. Crampton and Game Commission James H. Footit Middletown John F Portland J. J. Petroff Cromwell F. W. Bailey

For Sale Classified Ads Fragment Summary

For sale items include a dresser five dollars and an iron bed with spring. An advertisement offers vegetables like pepper tomato and cauliflower plus bedding plants and flowers. Contact Sebastian Ave Tel 482 for plant shipments. Listing also notes 16 acres for cultivation and lists Michael DeToro at 65 St John.

United States Sebastian Ave Tel St. John

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