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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
5
British forces push toward the base of the Somme line around Bapaume. They seize Boiry Bocquerelle Hamelincourt and Gomiecourt and advance past Achiet le Petit. Tanks and air support aid the pursuit as reports describe German resistance and prisoner accounts.
Chairman Edwin N. Hurley of the Shipping Board warned against enemy propaganda seeking to sow distrust among allies. He said America is building a mighty merchant fleet for wartime service and postwar trade, pledging fair dealing and democracy as the nation fights for humanity and prosperity with allied democracies.
Frank P. Walsh, joint chairman of the national war labor board, left for Bridgeport Connecticut to personally mediate a dispute between employers and 50,000 machinists threatening to strike. The workers demand union rights, higher wages, and an eight hour day after an extended board review.
The War Department announced plans to construct two addition al warehouses in Cleveland Ohio to house quartermaster interior storage. The facilities will cost 800 000 dollars and measure 160 feet wide by 1 540 feet long with tile walls concrete floors and wood roofs.
Washington Aug 23 Secretary of War Baker and Bernard M Baruch chairman of the War Industries Board urged prompt passage of the emergency power bill to meet the present shortage of power for war industries. Died of wounds Lieut S T Baker Wil Pa died August 15. the body learned today Aug 12 his air force plane was attacked by enemy planes in France.
Paris reports Ted Meredith former University of Pennsylvania star is promoted and assigned to an air squadron. The clearinghouse statement from York notes a sub-treasury depar tment figure of 584 741 dollars.
Ambassador Morris expresses satisfaction with the Atlantic trade pact with Sweden after a long diplomatic tussle with Germany. Sweden’s proximity to Germany and allied successes influenced the outcome. Morris had spent weeks on the western front and narrowly escaped shell fire in Paris during negotiations.
Red Men and Pocahontas plan a War Savings Stamps drive starting Friday morning in regalia with war paint. Grounds of Berkeley Divinity School become an Indian village, street parade on Main Street led by Middletown drum corps with Ben Brownlow and Herman Curkin in an Araonna Tribe float. Professor Henry M. Winston to speak at 8:30 at Liberty cottage. Thrift or War Savings stamps earn a Red Men tag as efforts push to support the government and democracy in World War I.
Rahway New Jersey August 23 authorities probe a jealousy fueled double murder of Edith Janny aged 18 and Arthur L Kupfer. The car used in the killings was traced from cabarets and resorts while investigators say an "odd woman" may hold the key. Three arrests expected as autopsy shows both victims shot in the back consensus reenactment with vanity bag and powder puff found in car.
Chicago officials override Mayor Thompson’s veto by a 51 to 19 vote on the trustee subway and traction unification ordinance. The session addressed State’s Attorney Hayne’s charges that money influenced aldermen. supporters say the measure should go to referendum and that Hoyne will reveal proof before November vote.
With the American army on the Aisne Vesle front the Fourth Prussian guards have been withdrawn from opposite the Americans on the Vesle river and sent to help the Germans north of Soissons according to information from German prisoners taken in a raid yesterday. Prisoners said the German line along the Ailette river is seriously threatened.
London reports from International News Service that Germany has deployed 55 divisions since August 8 to halt Allied advances. Forty seven divisions attacked south of Albert to blunt the British Third and Fourth armies and the French First, Bihr and Tenth armies as they press the line.
Major John Buckley instructs draft boards to mail questionnaires to registrants who reach twenty one since June 5. These men will register on Saturday and report on the following Monday in Hartford, Connecticut, as part of the draft process.
Chicago Aug 23 Chief of Police Herman F. Schuettler is dead after more than a year of illness. The funeral is expected Monday. He was born July 34 1861 in Cleveland and joined the Chicago police force June 13 1883.
Frequent Japanese transports are arriving at Vladivostok, with advices from the front saying the allies are advancing several miles into the interior, meeting little or no opposition to date.
Washington reports 197,428 grain cars loaded for July 6 to August 17, up from 134,604 a year earlier. The Railway Administration released the figures today showing a significant seasonal increase in grain transport.
At the Grand theatre performances on Monday and Tuesday promise 4 smashing blows at Kaiser ism with sensational action and crowd appeal. The advertisement highlights a vivid wartime frame and bold title.
London reports that Allied air forces heavily bombed five German towns including Frankfort and Cologne from August 21 to 22, targeting railway junctions, aerodromes, chemical factories at Mannheim, and hangars. Several hostile airfields were damaged. one Allied plane is missing, with two others downed during operations.
Charles Thompson, a Stamford businessman, reports being robbed by two men dressed as a U S soldier and a sailor. He said they stopped his car south of Bridgeport after breakfast in Bridgeport, stole $20, and forced him out. Police records were unavailable for South Norwalk and could not be reached at Upper Norwalk.
Hartford August 23 Connecticut announces a revised unskilled labor quota of 16540 to shift workers from non essential or less important jobs into war production. State director Leo A Korper says the measure will be strictly enforced along with the selective service system, as a key war program second only to the draft.
Chicago, Aug 23 President Ban Johnson of the American League declined to discuss specific dates or arrangements for the world series. He said the series is entirely in Secretary Baker’s hands and noted Baker supports playing the classic. Johnson added the commission formed a plan and sent it to Baker for approval after talks in Washington with Baker.
New York August 18 Cardinal John M Farley archbishop of New York shows a slight improvement in condition per a bulletin from his attending physicians though his status remains very critical.
Washington reports the wartime industries board ordered a ten percent reduction in magazine paper tonnage and set rules to curb wasteful practices in magazine production and distribution.
A Tokio dispatch to the Daily Express reports Japan is copying the United States by forming a Japanese commission for Siberia, signaling a planned policy direction as of August in London.
A fragment announces a show at the Grand theater titled To Her With the Kaiser with performances on Monday and Wednesday and a smashing blow at Kaiser. The teaser urges patrons not to miss it.
Four sailors died and eighteen were wounded after a depth charge exploded on the U S S Orizaba, a troop transport, on August 17 while at sea west of something unspecified. The dead include Lieut. Commander William Williamson of New York and three other men, with Williamson the executive officer. The ship’s captain, Commander R D White, suffered facial and knee injuries. The navy department released the report but did not identify all injured.
Boston reporter dates Aug 23 quote from Thomas W. Lawson, financier and author, declaring a fierce senate contest. He vows to tour country fairs and political meetings, form a Lawson War Fund charity entity, resign upon achieving three investigations into John Weeks, the First National Bank of Boston, and the leak inquiry, naming a committee of Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft and others to receive his resignation. He mocks campaign managers, promises a single sermon about the murder of Samuel McCall by "Big Boodle," and announces liquidating assets including horses and Tiffany jewelry to seed the war fund.
Selectman Peck and Officer Dunn took George R. Miller of this city to the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane in Hartford for treatment after police brought him in Wednesday for eccentric behavior in the street. He greeted soldiers sailors and Red Cross workers with odd familiarity, then agreed that rest and treatment would cure his nervous condition.
Nine New England cities and Washington pay higher meat prices than 40 other U S cities, with Norfolk the lone Atlantic coast exception. Labor department investigators comb the nation to uncover causes of alleged unreasonable prices.
Washington reports the war industries board orders rug makers to stop Navajo and Indian blanket production except for genuine Indian made blankets. In Salisbury, a Brooklyn man Zachary T. Brewe is killed and two New York men, Robert Barr and James E. Maguire, are injured when their car overturns. all were Atlantic Shipbuilding Corp employees in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
A fragmented market note shows New York metal prices with a steady lead and an 810 bid indicating ongoing demand. The incomplete data leaves the full spread and closing levels unclear.
Washington August 23 Senator Lodge, ranking Republican on the foreign relations committee, urged the senate that only by dismantling German power can the world be safe. He called for unconditional restoration of Belgium, Alsace and Lorraine to France, Italian lands, independent Poland and Balkan states, plus restoration of Russian provinces and control of Constantinople by allied powers to block Germany’s eastward advance. He warned against concessions to Turkey, arguing it would prolong conflict and spread war.
The post office department announced that four newspapers were barred from the mails for alleged seditious utterances. The Milwaukee Leader published by the Social Democrat Publishing Co. The Navy Mirror of New York published by the Russian Socialist Publishing Co. The Atabalis published by the Lettish Publishing Co. The Cronaca Sovversiya of Lynn Massachusetts was also barred.
Madrid August 23 El Lateral reports Germany will deem Spain’s note unacceptable for seizing a German ship after it was torpedoed. El Lateral asserts Germany desires friendlier, less threatening terms and opposes the Spanish demand.
Navy department announced three casualties. Seaman Cornelius A Crilly of U S S Blackhawk drowned August 13 at 63 Sherman Avenue Tompkinsville New York. Charles L Roth of U S S Cassin drowned August 18 at Angola New York. Orrin F Hartle of 4045 Cabinet Street Pittsburg killed in an airplane accident in Italy August 17.
A first time offender, overheated and seeking a cool drink, was found drunk on the street. He appeared in city court and was fined 1 dollar with 2 dollars in costs.
Ricard J. Dower, a Western Union telegraph messenger in Middletown, has started composing verses on his routes. While delivering messages he writes poetry praising the wire service, aided by fellow messenger boys.
Register on August 24th. Tomorrow Saturday August 24th is Registration day for all who have attained 21 since June 5. The Local Board 21 office will be open from 7 in the morning until 9 at night.
City brief notes vaudeville at the Grand and Roy Stewart in Law's Outlaw among other features. Middletown Business College admissions open each afternoon ahead of Tuesday Sept 3 Day School. Miss Engel and Miss McKenna travel to Atlantic City for two weeks. Dr Stow’s office in the Pythian Building closes until Sept 2. Sixth Regiment band C S G conducts an open air rehearsal on Edward Ball lawn Wall Street South Farms this evening.
104 survivors arrived on a British tanker reporting the Diomed chartered by the United States was sunk about 300 miles off Nantucket by German submarines. The Swedish ship halted by a U-boat off Nantucket was ordered aboard but released after hours of questioning.
New York trading opens firm with higher levels. American Hide and Leather preferred climbs to 94 then slides to 92 3 4, common up 3 4 to 21 3 8. Steel common slips then at 111 1 2, St Paul and Union Pacific move irregularly, Mexican Petroleum softens to 99 3 8, American Sumatra Tobacco drops to 126 1 2. Canadian Pacific rises, St Paul issues lift, Reading gains, Baldwin recovers, and Hide and Leather common tops 21 3 4 with preferred at a new high of 945 8.
Mrs. Henrietta Behn wife of Charles L Behn died at her home in Shailerville this morning at age 69 years one month and six days. She is survived by husband two daughters Mrs Henry Bailey and Mrs Neal Faartoft both of Shailerville and one son Julius W Behn of Brockton Mass plus 13 grandchildren. Funeral from her home Sunday at 2 PM private Rev Mr Lawson to conduct services and Higganum Cemetery interment. Edith Roberts funeral to be held from 9 Asylum Street Saturday at 2 30 PM Rev Mr Gould of South M E Church to conduct services interment in New Farm Hill Cemetery.
John Gillespie and Perry Deas of Troy New York were injured in a motorcycle collision at Main and Wall streets in Cromwell. Gillespie suffered severe head and leg injuries and was rushed to Middlesex Hospital. Deas had only minor bruises. George Binks, waiting to turn onto Wall street, did not see the motorcycle behind the third car and collided with it. the bike was badly damaged.
All best cuts of steaks 30c shoulder steak 21c hamburg 25c veal 30c 35c soup bones 18c 20 fresh corned beef 25c Yale Gordon 60 Summer St. Ady.
Washington reports union representatives from shipyards nationwide demand higher wages. They seek one hour for work, double time for overtime, and a half day off. Hearings begin today. if denied, a nationwide strike could follow. Pacific coast men earn 5.77 dollars daily, Atlantic coast men 7.80 to 9 dollars.
Deep River reports Miss G Lamb returning to Hartford. Manager Daniels plans a Sunday bus trip to Chrystal Lake Park to face a Middletown team. Richard Graves learns of his son Percy’s safe arrival. Eighteen “fresh air” children from New York stay in town for Westbrook Beach outing. Elmer Pierce enjoys a ten day vacation in Norwich and London. Mrs. William Day and her son visit Mr. and Mrs. Stallsberg. Michael Miller injured in an automobile accident and hospitalized in Hartford. Mrs. Charles Little visits daughter Mrs. H. W. Rankin in New Haven. Outsize stockings advertised at J Mitt/Lehman. Clara Watrous a guest of the Jopsons. Rowley Post and Lord return from an auto trip. Rifle range funds to be raised. contest between Chester and Deep State Guards set for Saturday at Town Hall. Franklyn Farnum film on the program with Pathe News.
Governor Holcomb announces appointments including Ulysses Church of Waterbury to the civil board, D Ward Northrop of M town and F H Robbins of We field named as state property appraisers, and G D Walter of Cheshire as appraiser of state reformator property.
Subjects of neutral countries in the present war who declared intent to become U S citizens withdraw their declarations. The withdrawal bars possible naturalization under the act approved July 9 1918.
An advertisement for the Grand theatre promotes a Monday Tuesday show described as a smashing blow at iim, urging readers not to miss it.
For sale six pair young man teams weighing 2600 to 3400. Several bargains available. A. Brazos and Inc., Oak Street. For sale one dozen piano boxes. S. Hair, 22 Silver Street. For sale a light reed baby carriage in good condition. Also a hair mattress in good Peck. 161 South Main Street.
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