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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
5
A Senate investigation into aircraft production faults reveals heavy waste and delays in US war planes. Key points include lack of American made fighters in combat, costly missteps with Bristol and S E 5 designs, and production shifts away from European types. The committee urges a centralized aeronautics effort with unified oversight.
London report says General Mangin's Tenth French army split the German lines between crown prince and von Boehm. Allies push northwest of Soissons, placing German forces along the Aisne and Vesle rivers in danger. Experts expect retreat beyond the Aisne high ground as Mangin's troops claim ground between the Oise and Ailette rivers.
In France August 22, German war chiefs, disturbed by recent reverses, issue orders to boost discipline across arms. A secret directive signed "TschischWith" complains of widespread mail censorship violations revealing unit locations and inflated casualty reports. It calls reissuing postal rules and stressing morale at home.
London reports German withdrawals on the western front seen as a prelude to a large retreat like the Hindenburg line. If true, the move would cost the enemy heavy losses. General Byng’s forces advance toward the Albert Arras railway as Allied gains widen the Oise Aisne front northwest of Soissons. Haig now commands French forces due to strong French trust in his leadership.
An Italian cargo ship fighting a German submarine along the Atlantic coast arrived at an Atlantic port with five injured sailors. Navy officials received crew accounts of three hours of surface engagement as the freighter skirted the shore and came under sudden shell fire.
The British liner Thespis arrived at an Atlantic port after reporting a submarine attack yesterday afternoon. A torpedo passed under the ship, missing by about thirty feet, and the crew fired on a diver, exchanging shots. It is believed the U-boat was hit.
The fighting around Arras is the hottest of the year as troops push forward with shirtsleeves rolled up. British soldiers labor in high heat with perspiration running off them as a July like sun blazes down yesterday and today.
Washington reports Adjutant General McCain is nominated to major general for the duration of the war dating from August 27. The nomination was sent to the Senate this afternoon by President Wilson.
Lead holds at 805 bid for spot and August while fall bids run 8 7 8 to 9 1 8 for Hast Spelter. August September bids at 8 7 8, October November December quoted 8 7 9 to 9 1 8.
In city court this morning An tone Fontanelli was fined $2 and costs for assault on Antonio Cannata. The dispute over a house led to Fontanelli slapping Cannata's face.
American observers report heavy German entrenching between the Vesle and Aisne rivers with barbed wire and advance posts. Crown Prince forces lash back with long range artillery while American guns demoralize German rear transport. One captured unit shows 85 men left of 210. German pilots rely on captured French planes and flare-lit night operations continue.
Pittsfield Mass August 22 M B Warner counsel for Mrs Charles S Mellen sued for a legal separation by her husband former NYNH Hartford president Charles S Mellen issued a statement on her behalf saying she endured unfounded charges for over a year regrets that trouble was aired in newspapers and that she must seek court protection to refute false accusations the couple’s daughter Catherine accompanies Mrs Mellen in the city a hearing is set for September 10
Lieutenant John W. Overton of Nashville Tennessee a former Yale track captain and holder of world records for the mile and 1000 yards was killed in the Maine battle on July 19. The letter to his father from the front confirms the death. Overton known as Johnny was among the world’s greatest runners and had enlisted in the Marine Corps after the United States entered the war and was promoted to lieutenant.
Washington August 22 The National War Labor board awarded that workers at Smith and Wesson Springfield Mass may organize into unions and bargain through representatives. The decision directs reinstatement and back pay for those discharged in violation of the award and bars coercive union activity. It also limits employers from forcing personal contracts and urges grievance talks in a public neighborhood plant site. Joint Chairman Walsh calls the ruling highly important.
Washington reports week ending August 15 saw ten ships delivered totaling 51,700 tons. Since program start 273 vessels have been launched, deadweight tonnage 1,685,456, with overall launchings at 516 and tonnage 2,840,423. Tuckahoe sets coal handling record in Boston harbor at 31 hours from arrival to departure.
Chicago August 22 The National Security League will quiz five candidates for Congress and one for the Senate to test their loyalty. Mayor William Hale Thompson seeks the senatorial post. The hopeful House members are Fred A. Britten William E. Mason Niels Jull and William Wilson. Thompson will be asked about his war attitude and public statements fueling sympathy concerns.
Fire swept the garage of the 325th motor truck company at Camp Devens in Ayer Massachusetts while troops were at mess today. The blaze destroyed the building and about twenty heavy auto trucks four touring cars and several sidecar motorcycles. Loss is estimated at 100000 and the cause is not known.
German airmen attempted to raid Paris today but were driven off by anti aircraft fire and French planes. The attackers flew high and only reached the outskirts before being forced to retire, according to an official announcement.
Havre reports Dr. Henry van Dyke former American minister to Holland represents America at the fourth anniversary of the burning of the Louvain library in Belgium. An international committee is being organized to re establish the Louvain library.
Washington August 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that railroads must not levy extra charges for supplying shippers with special cars such as refrigerators live stock and specially constructed cars. It also said an extra quarter cent per mile may be charged for hauling privately owned cars of this type, affecting 137 179 privately owned cars and 2 301 711 railroad owned cars. The decision allows shippers to demand such cars without extra cost, contrasting a recent Federal Trade Commission ruling.
Frederick Schroeder steward of the Staten Island Yacht Club for years was kidnapped in lower New York bay. A general wireless alarm from Staten Island and New York police asks ships to watch for a camouflaged steamship. Miss Annie Schroeder says two men lured him to a boat near Stapleton and he never returned.
Berne August 22 The Hungarian ministry urged parliament to enact a law forcing the film industry to promote government aims through cinema. The measure targets movies to serve state policies, prompting debate on government influence in culture.
British General Byng's third army advances against German positions with heavy casualties on the foe, taking Achiet le Grande and Achiet le Petit amid hand to hand fighting. Logeast woods and Courcelles see fierce combat as British artillery overwhelms German fire. Over 2,000 German prisoners are captured while British losses remain light.
Local Child Welfare committee and organization representatives met at the Social Service rooms to outline Middletown's participation in National Recreation Week. Led by Miss Townsend, the group scheduled activities for September 26 including a large community sing on the Green, aiming to showcase youth programs like the Boy Scouts and Girls Patriotic League and provide a constructive focus during wartime.
Rahway New Jersey August 22 police report two people killed under mysterious circumstances near an automobile. Victims are Rahway area factory supervisor Kupser and Perth Amboy resident Miss Eva Janny. Police consider jealous suitor or automobile bandits theories with no solid evidence yet.
Washington reports the Navy has received no official report on the wreck of the patrol boat Montauk near Fernandina Florida. Seven crewmen including Atlanta native Robert Travis are missing, presumed lost. one body has been recovered. The Montauk is expected to be a total loss.
Baltimore, August 22. More than 300 workers at the Baltimore Dry Docks and Shipbuilding Co left their jobs in a strike over the Emergency Fleet Corporation policy of paying by piece work. Workers quit in small groups, with today’s desertions the largest yet.
Washington August 22 a draft joint resolution prepared by the state department to permit the entry of refugees barred from their countries because of the war was sent to the house and senate this afternoon by President Wilson.
In Tyler Minnesota a cyclone killed over 100 people and injured about 200, destroying three blocks of the business district and leaving residential areas rubble. Communication with Tyler is cut. Florence residents report the scene and say 20 bodies recovered so far. Tyler hospital and a nearby passenger train wreck were cited in early reports.
New York August stock market opened irregularly with many issues under pressure. Liberty bonds moved up, Liberty 3 1 2s hit 102 1 2, Steel common fell to 110 3 4 then recovered to 111 1 8, Mexican Petroleum slid to 99 1 4, American Hide and Leather showed activity with preferred up 2 and common up 5 8 to 20 1 2.
Washington reports a war revenue bill introduced in the senate by Senator Borah proposing sales taxes on all purchases during the war. Taxes would start at one cent for small items and rise to three cents on each additional thousand for very large sums, payable with a special war sales stamp, with exemptions for federal state municipal governments the Red Cross and allied forces.
Gloucester reports the American schooner Sylvania sunk by an armed trawler on the Banqquereau fishing banks. The vessel, from Gloucester, owned by Sylvanus Smith and Co., built 1910, 103 net tons, 105 feet long. Captain Jeff Thoms.
Washington Aug 22 The 31st infantry has arrived at Vladivostok to cooperate with allied forces. Commanded by Colonel Taggart the unit joins the 27th which arrived recently. Both formations sailed from Manila and other troops will be sent from the United States. Major-General Graves, who leads the combined American force, has not yet arrived according to Secretary Baker.
Paris reports French troops reach Gany and Champs on the Ailette river driving German forces into confusion. Germans did not counter attack, seemingly panicked. French also reach the Oise canal between Varesnes and Morlincourt on Noyon’s eastern outskirts.
In Washington the debate on the new manpower bill centers on raising draft ages. California Republicans argue for immediate action while Senator Chamberlain calls for a rapid, large army with American officers. Cummins proposes three registration groups covering ages 31 to 35, 36 to 40, and 41 to 45 with 18 and 19 included as needed.
Washington reports the Bolshevik government declares war on the United States and lowers the American consulate flag in Petrograd. Vice Consul Imbrie says affairs of the consulate will be handed to Norway, and he remains in the city awaiting State Department instructions. About twenty Americans are in Petrograd, facing indignities and expulsion. one American was under arrest and another reportedly in hiding as homes were searched and valuables seized.
A police report from Miller's box shop states around 3 PM that youths set bonfires at the play area, with Officer A. T. Chapman responding to control the danger. The message notes the fires were started by visiting boys from Portland. New York City has recently opened several women’s apartment hotels.
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