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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
2
A fragment describes the battleship Tennessee and a new warship concept claimed to be practically unsinkable. It notes a 32,390 displacement figure, water entry, and a battery of 12-inch guns in four turrets amid innovations in warship construction.
Private John H. Johnson of the 23rd Infantry at Camp Devens Mass undergoes a pioneering dental procedure. With most of his set of teeth gone and part of his jaw destroyed in October the carpenter-turned-soldier is fitted in a dental chair with a mechanical jaw bone to be supported by artificial teeth and gum. Bangor Me reporter H. Pog says Johnson should recover with the new device and be fortified with a prosthetic bite.
Camp Devens witnessed the discharge of 500 field artillery men from the 76th division as 900 more members left for home. About 700 are to return to civilian life, with the 303rd field artillery also demobilizing. The unit’s colors were turned over to Adjutant Bacens McPherson in a ceremony witnessed by Governor Carl E. Milliken.
April 30 report says the 126th infantry, including the Third battalion F company, has sailed from Brest and is due in New York in May. The unit, totaling about two hundred men, will likely proceed to Camp Custer. An aero squadron from Infanta Isabella is also due in New York around May 7.
Washington reports gloom as the Victory loan drive reaches its midpoint with less than a quarter of the $4.5 billion quota sold. Secretary Glass prepares a public appeal while district tallies show only about $1 billion in bonds sold.
Sub treasury debit totals 35 283 dollars with exchanges 700 732 dollars and 959 balances 60 285 439 dollars. The data reflects daily financial activity across clearing houses in New York with emphasis on debits exchanges and overall balances.
The local United States Employment Service area continues to operate through the Community Labor board of the American Red Cross led by supervisor Miss Margaret Allin. Records stay current and weekly reports go to the Hartford Federal labor board as the organization assists returning soldiers with local placements and coordinates with Midletown manufacturers and merchants. Also noted, surplus war department steel stocks totaling 605,235 tons are to be sold to high bidders, and early convoy assignment for various balloon company units and mobile ordnance repair shops is announced.
The Penny Press notes the Brownstone ferryboat will run its last trip at 10 PM tonight, ending long hours for crew. Other items include Mrs. William R. Smith’s death at 89 in Portland, the discovery of George W. McGuire’s body in Cromwell’s river, and local events such as the Westbrook Congregational church dedication on May 6 and Saybrook Choral Union concert.
Boston reports an upcoming event at Middlesex Bank Building with a public opening on Wednesday morning. The note mentions a confrontation captioned Handsome Jack and references Jack Geraghty, a former Navy chief mate who allegedly eloped in 1912 and has been in the United States Navy until recently.
The Sub Treasury in New York recorded a Tuesday loss of 169000 dollars to banks, offset by a cash net gain since Friday totaling 4403000 dollars. This highlights ongoing fluctuations in daily bank settlements and the government's liquidity position.
A brief notice describes individuals pale and weak from war related illness and fatigue seeking relief or care. Detailing symptoms and status, the item notes concern for veterans and those affected by war-induced weakness.
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