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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
4
The weather brief notes cloudy conditions in St Louis with a high around 56 and a low near 46. Forecast calls for continued cloud cover and mild temperatures with no precipitation indicated.
Weather at Mt Higby shows clear conditions with a high of 66 and a low of 46 as the 102nd and 101st Machine Gun Battalions and the 68th Pioneer Infantry are mentioned amid war inflation talks and possible price changes for cork and pork. Reports touch on government plans, national defense issues, and sporadic weather impacts on military movements and civilian life.
Smithsonian data cited by Dr Hrdlicka estimates Russia's wartime population at 178 million with non Russian minorities of 2 million. He argues Russia remains a Slav country across Europe and Siberia with Turko Tartars in Central Asia, noting cultural progress stems from geography, not race. Russia’s role as a buffer between Europe and Asia earns Western nations gratitude.
Boston Transcript discusses American Armenians seeking permission to raise a 10 000 man armed force from among Armenian soldiers discharged or soon to be discharged from the American Expeditionary Forces It compares Britain granting a Jewish force to Palestine and argues Armenians deserve a similar right to defend their homeland as Turks threaten genocide and delay Armenia’s deliverance The piece urges U S action to allow Armenians to aid in saving their lands and people in the face of Ottoman oppression
The World's Work analysis by Lothrop Stoddard portrays Italy as poorer than France, saddled with a war burden that swells debt from 3 billion to over 13 billion, with projections to 16 billion. It notes Italy's weak wealth, social tensions, and endemic anarchism amid poverty in the south and grievances among industrial workers.
A New Emancipation discusses the idea of returning colonies to Germany, noting few people pause to consider the broader implications of such a political shift. The piece frames emancipation in terms of national and imperial consequences, inviting reflection on colonial ties and future policy directions.
Charles Parmelee Augur of Middlefield died at 62 after a long public life including town representative and first selectman roles. Survived by wife Amy H., children Edward, Henry, Kenneth, and Charles, siblings Edwin, Alfred, and Mary. Funeral Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Congregational church and burial in Middlefield cemetery. Lenora Grace Fowler of Middlefield died aged 52. Survived by husband Arthur D. Fowler and seven children including George Beckwith, Leroy, Raymond, Leonna, Olive, Wesley, Beverly, plus sister Mrs W Brooks. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Middlefield. burial in Middlefield cemetery. Nazzareno Bozzi died after short illness at 658 Main Street. Survived by wife, two children, brother John Bozzi. Funeral Friday morning with time to be announced.
The funeral of Helen Irene Bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas P Bride will be held from her home at 16 Grand Street Thursday morning at 8 30 Mass at 9 o clock at St John's Church Interment will follow in St John's Cemetery
The Kansas City Star notes President Wilson speaks for the entente on Fiume. It warns against US intervention in distant quarrels, arguing America should focus on the western hemisphere and avoid entangling itself in eastern Adriatic disputes unless on a great occasion. It suggests Italy’s aims may threaten economic rights of port users.
An old remedy promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to turn gray hair back to a natural dark shade. It claims even color, gloss, and invisibility of use with regular applications, noting it can be bought ready for use at low cost.
President Gustave Ador of Switzerland arrived in Paris from Geneva after receiving an urgent summons to the Peace Conference. Swiss papers report he has been invited by the Allies to act as arbitrator in the Adriatic dispute.
Connecticut’s senate again blocks a bill granting presidential voting rights to women. Despite some Democratic gains, bourbon influence dominates both parties. While states like Iowa Missouri and Tennessee move forward, urban centers in Connecticut supply 14 of 19 negative votes.
Mrs W of West Philadelphia praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for aiding health and easing ailments. She endorses the remedy and invites others to publish testimonials. The advertisement urges readers to seek special advice from Lydia E Pinkham's Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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