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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
2
A historical text outlines strict unity of labor conditions as a guiding rule. It advocates associational rights for workers and employers, fair wages, an eight or 48 hour week, a 24 hour rest, abolition of child labor, equal pay for equal work, and lawful, equitable treatment with mandatory inspection and international alignment where feasible.
The April 29 issue reports the League of Nations constitution criticized as a fragile house exposed to every wind. Analysts note divisions over Wilson’s four points, opposition to exemptions, and stance of Japan and France affecting amendments.
Plans for a new girls club gain momentum as town business and workers announce a meeting for May 8 at the High School Hall. The group aims to be self governing with a temporary shelter and central activities to benefit its members.
The article notes urgent efforts to speed up loan subscriptions as the fourth Libe loan lags. Minneapolis reports its quota met, Oregon excluding Portland over. Portland at 50 percent. Atlanta district shows around 6 million official, but workers suspect 30 million. Cleveland leads with 195 subscribing communities. open week two has 139. Industrial workers push heaviest, miners hit by unemployment. Chicago women pass 5 million in bonds. Northern Indiana counties tally quotas.
A clash between a party of American soldiers and South African black youths at Winchester, southwest of London, left three Americans dead and others injured as white girls drew unwanted attention. British troops quelled the riot. The Americans denied troops were present, later clarified as former British Army laborers repatriated. A court martial was ordered.
A Newark News note warns that dandelions can be used to make wine and now threaten the constitution. Citizens are urged to report lawns bearing the weed so revenue deputies can confiscate all plant parts to curb illicit wine production.
Bainbridge New York story: a 13 year old girl exhausted, headaches, tired, poor appetite, misses school. Vinci tonic rebuilt her health with beef and cod liver peptones iron manganese peptonates and glycerophosphates. Local druggists and Woodward Drug Co offer the product and advertise a Saxon Salve for eczema.
Senator Borah progressive Republican of Idaho issues a formal statement condemning Postmaster General Burleson. He argues the espionage act and wartime powers infringe free government, urging Congress to repeal the laws and restore civil liberties.
In the New Haven Register humor piece a doctor explains why some people with serious wrecks live longer than healthier peers. The quip lands as a wry meditation on fate where fitness clashes with chance, leaving readers amused and reflective.
Ebenezer G Johnson dies at home in Tice Shad after a long illness. A Cromwell net weighs over 8 pounds. A plan moves to enroll county bicycle riders into a public association. Brainerd Quarry Co sale to H J Bell at 85 dollars per share. White frost observed in the morning. Y M C A marks its eighth anniversary at the local church. Rev P M Snyder ends tenure in South Congregational, departing for Brattleboro. Schuyler tere closes down on opening night, likely for good. A tub hoisted from the quarry hole in Portland unhooks and Adolph Johnson is killed.
A broken axle caused train No. 6 to derail near Wilkes Barre at 4 10 this morning. The eastbound Lehigh Valley locomotive two coaches and a combination car left the rails and eight passengers were cut by flying glass. None of the sleeping cars were derailed.
Sub Treasury reports a cash net gain of 4,572,000 since Friday after securing 2,428,000 from banks on Monday in New York.
A damaged ad fragment promotes sending 5 cents to a Sheffield Avenue address to receive a package of remedies including bitters, pills, and cathartic tablets. The copy mixes diseases and ailments with vague claims, typical of deceptive early 20th century mail promotions.
A large petition in New Jersey supports a Cum a site for the Dempsey Willard bout on July 4. Gov will take favorable action amid ministerial opposition. Mayor Koons of Cumberland will present the petition to the governor. Cumberland could deploy hundreds of soldiers as ushers for the event arena.
A vintage home remedy advises squeezing two lemons into three ounces of orchard white to make a freckle and tan lotion. The recipe promises a cheap, mild, non irritant treatment for face neck arms and hands with daily massage to fade freckles and improve skin clarity and rosiness.
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