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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
5
News reports from the Western Front claim 120,000 German prisoners and 2,000 guns captured since July. British forces alone report 470 Germans and hundreds of guns seized since August, with German morale deteriorating as Allied pressure grows.
British forces at the Picardy front seize Hardecourt and Feuillers about four miles west, push beyond the old Hindenburg line by over five miles in places. The advance captures cement trenches and large dugouts abandoned by the enemy.
London reports August 29 dispatches say French forces strongly defend the southwestern outskirts of Noyon. General Humbert has driven Germans from heights at Imericourt and crossed the Roye Noyon road near Sermaize. Debney reaches Cachy and Ramecourt and arrives at the Somme between Rouy le Petit and Izarcourt.
Washington August 29 the alien property custodian seized the tobacco firm of H Neuberger & Co New York a 710000 corporation with 55 percent owned by Captain Moritz Neuberger of the German army The firm holds interests in Connecticut Tobacco Hartford Griffin Tobacco Co and Arthur Corey Tobacco Co of Jacksonville Fla Simultaneously the Translucent Window Sign Co New York 100 percent enemy owned was taken over Enemy interests in the International Hard Cloth Co and Astoria Homestead Co of New York were also seized.
Secretary of War Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder announced a base pay for local and district draft board members from 50 to 200 dollars a month. The scale depends on district registrant counts from 1,006 or fewer to 6,000 or more. They said the pay acknowledges but does not fully value the patriotic service in running the draft process.
General Pershing's communique for August 28 states troops north of the Aisne with French support advanced to the railroad west of Juvigny and captured 200 prisoners. It also notes withdrawal of outlying detachments at Bazoches and Fismettes after local hostile attacks along the Vesle.
Washington reports a substitute House bill to spur rare mineral production for war munitions was reported to the Senate. The measure envisages a 500 million dollar appropriation enabling the President to purchase sell and establish plants for rare minerals and extend aid to existing operations.
Washington Aug. 29 Robert L Ill of New York City has been named chairman of the freight traffic committee for North Atlantic ports while George B Ogden becomes head of the exports control committee under the railway administration and remains a key figure in freight policy.
Stamford reports two men forced the crank on John Fosef of 103 Allyn Street Hartford last night at Cos Ima and drove off with his automobile. Local police investigate amid party disruptions and a missing vehicle case.
Four hundred twenty three wounded soldiers from the American forces were landed in the United States during the weekend. The War Department announced the landing on the afternoon of August 23.
Washington reports a full agreement on the man power bill after conferrees yield to Crowder pleas. The Penrose exemption amendment is dropped leaving only signatures of the Senate president pro tempore and House Speaker before President Wilson signs. New regulations will carry out the amendment without new law, speeding drafting under extended ages.
Dr J H Sheppard, to address Gildersheeve Ship Building Co workers, was blocked by rain. He recounts the S S Carolina sinking by a German submarine off the Delaware Capes on June 1st, noting a lone child’s lace shoe found in a lifeboat and nine illegible names on a cloth tag. Corporal J A Murphy, wounded in France, accompanies him sharing frontline experiences.
Rev Jules Cabanel, chaplain in chief of the French Blue Devils, has accepted the Lebanon war bureau invitation to join the patriotic pilgrimage on September 8. He will travel from Hartford to Lebanon to deliver an English address at the exercises, after three years in the trenches with the French government’s high commission.
Bridgeport Aug 29 Sculptor Gutzon Borglum was named defendant in a $12 000 damages suit filed in Superior Court by Hegeman Harris Co Inc of New York The complaint cites a June 25 verdict for 8575 38 against Borglum and in favor of the firm and says he has not honored it Borglums Stamford estate was attached to cover the action.
Helena Montana August 29 late returns from 822 of 1403 precincts show Miss Jeanette Rankin about 3000 votes behind Dr D M Lanstrum in the United States senate primary. Lanstrum has 15249 votes to 12128 for Rankin with results pending from remaining precincts.
Waterbury registrant known as Joe Shugrue former light weight title hopeful was selected by the draft board to depart September 6 for Camp Upton for limited service work. He joins other locals listed for the September call.
Madrid Aug 23 Spanish cabinet held a special meeting to consider the torpedoing and sinking of the steamship Carasa a 2000 ton vessel.
New York market notes lead for spot and August at 805 bid and easy. East St. Louis spot for August and September at 914, with October November December quoted 7 8 to 91 18.
Kennebunk Mo Aug 29 preliminary hearing charged Rev Henry H Hall pastor of Union Baptist Wells Depot with wife Minnie Stevens Hall death. State accuses Hall of infatuation with other women and strangling his wife. witnesses include daughter Frances Hall who testifies he struck her at a prayer meeting over the affair with Kate and Grace Gerow.
Hartford Aug 29 Motor Vehicle Commissioner Steckel urged all Connecticut autoists to follow the federal fuel administration request to abstain from using pleasure automobiles on Sundays until further notice. The request stresses patriotic timing and asks highways to be free of Sunday pleasure traffic to aid war efforts.
In Bridgeport on August 29 machinists and tool makers quit a munition factory to protest the war labor board wage award. Union officials say the plan favors unskilled workers and denies skilled workers fair classification. A mass meeting is expected to vote against accepting the award, with many workers seeking employment elsewhere if the award remains in force.
The president announced nominations to the senate including John D. Ryan for second assistant secretary of war and Albert Rathbone for assistant secretary of the treasury. Rear admirals are named with ranks backdated to March 20, and several postmasters are listed for Framingham Beverly North Attleboro Salem Springfield Taunton New Haven Middletown and more.
an alarm from box 12 near Prospect and Erin streets at 6 20 last evening caused stir as second call from this box in over a year. fire was minor and extinguished with a hand extinguisher. gas smell traced to a new meter installed with an open tee end. drivers block fire truck hindering response and risking accident.
Washington August 29 the navy department released the names and addresses of officers and men missing from submarine chaser 209 sunk in error for a German sub. The list includes Lieut Henry J Bowes merchantville New Jersey Ensign G A Randolph Los Angeles C A Crowe Philadelphia Harry S Denney Philadelphia Gordon J Groves Alexandria Virginia George C Gunterman Jr Brooklyn Richard C Hasinger Remington Delaware Leonard A Haskett Philadelphia Edwin F Hodgen Brazoria Texas Frank R Hullette Atlantic City Frederick W Keihn Brooklyn Frank M Patterson Brooklyn Casper G Schroeder Mortone Pa Irwin J Sheehan Philadelphia Timothy F Treacy Indianapolis Harold Peverill Waterloo Iowa.
In Washington on August 29 Senator Sheppard introduced a senate substitute for the Norris Jones prohibition amendment. It fixes July 1 1919 as the stop date for import and sale of intoxicants and May 1 for stopping manufacture, empowers president to declare barred zones around munitions plants and shipyards where beer wine sales are forbidden under penalty of a year in prison with fines. Senator Phelan moves to strike July 1 1919 and substitute June 30 1920 as the end date for sale of spirits wine and beer, warning he will seek a one year extension for wine if the first motion fails.
Chicago Aug. 29 Jess Willard refused to fight Jack Dempsey until after the war. The champion turned down an offer to battle Dempsey at Philadelphia next month for a benefit for returning war heroes. He was approached by Ed. W. Smith, Chicago sporting writer, delegated by Philadelphia business interests.
Postoffice hours change for Labor Day September 2 2018 General delivery and stamp department open 6 to 10 am Parcel post for perishable packages only city carrier and rural service suspended morning mail collected from street boxes All incoming mail to 10 am will be distributed and no mail dispatched 10 am to 5 am T H Thompson acting P M Draft eligibles must verify ages before registration day Crowder says cautious on fuel policies per Garfield quote
Treasury and House Ways and Means members spar over the 8 billion revenue plan with a flat 12 percent income tax and higher excess profits tax. McAdoo urges caution to aid the liberty loan drive as secretary and committee edge toward a final agreement next week. Meanwhile a National Geographic feature extols bats, noting their world distribution, varied forms, nocturnal habits, and roles in ecosystems.
At a summer resort a southern woman wore a large service pin for her son in the war. TheContributor recalls meeting him at dinner. the boy, young in civilian clothes, turns out to be the head office boy in the United States shipping yards at Philadelphia.
In a Florida Times-Union snippet a storyteller jokes about a man asking his friend what he calls his wife. The punchline compares a nickname to a boat with a quip about coming home late and being blown up unexpectedly, delivering light humor.
Constable Thomas JF Griffin sold the bankrupt stock of Kulak and Zywno at Main and College this afternoon. A M Caldwell bought the stock for 125 dollars and the saloon license for 10 dollars. The previous sale value three years ago was 2,200 dollars. Competition is cited as the life of trade and death of pon ad.
Secretary Daniels announced that voluntary enlistments in the navy and marine corps are abolished for the duration of the war after the manpower act passage. Men may still be inducted at their own request following registration under the act, with plans to permit this procedure being worked out jointly by Daniels Baker and the president. The draft will enable the services to fill quotas.
List of stock prices and quotations appears from Richter and Company Bankers and Brokers part of the New York Stock Exchange. Central Row Hartford Connecticut office contact provided.
New York trading starts weaker after a week of urgency. Steel common rose briefly to 116 1 4 before slipping to 115 5 8. Marine preferred climbed to 104, then eased. Atlantic Gulf & West Indies rose to 106 and copper stocks edged higher. Initial Pierce Oil up 1 4 to 16 3 4. Union Pacific fell 3 4, later down more. Overall afternoon session soft with steel at 114 1 4.
Chicago grain markets closed weaker with corn down 2 to 2 1 8 cents and oats 1 4 to 2 cents lower. August corn at 1 53, Sept 1 52 7 8 to 1 53, Oct 1 54 7 8 to 3 4. Oats August 69 5 8, Sept 70 1 8, Oct 71 3 4 to 5 8. Park Sept 43 15, Oct 43 50. Lard Sept 26 82 to 85, Oct 26 82. Cash 24 60, Oct 4 85.
Georgianna Murray wife of John Murray of 50 Front Street South Farms died last night at Middlesex hospital after a short heart illness. Born in Canada she lived here many years leaving six sons Thomas John Edward Harry William and Raymond all of this city and five brothers Peter Spinnard Joseph Spinnard John Spinnard Edward and Fred Spinnard. Funeral from W J Coughlin Sons undertaking parlors Saturday at 8 30 am with Mass at St Francis church at 9 am interment in St John's Cemetery.
Barge No. 14 loaded with coal broke loose at about 71 o clock last night and drifted toward the Middletown Yacht club gasoline filling station. The collision smashed the float tore off the hose and knocked two piles from the dock.
Daniel J McCarthy a longtime Middletown railroad agent was named postmaster replacing a vacancy caused by death. The appointment follows civil service exams and local politics with other candidates named. McCarthy, born 1874 in Hardley Pennsylvania, has long served as telegraph operator and ticket agent and is active in Democratic circles and local fraternal groups. He plans to recommend A Larson as passenger agent. Larson has been McCarthy’s assistant for ten years.
States Attorney Frank D. Haines will retire tomorrow as Middlesex State’s Attorney and move to the superior court to fill Judge Milton A. Shumway’s vacancy. He was appointed by Governor Holcomb but took effect August 30 last year. Judge Shumway retires for age limit. Ernest A. will take the oath as Middlesex State’s Attorney, appointed by the judges of the superior court. Rollin A. Haddam declined the post.
The superior court will open here on Tuesday, September 24, for the member criminal and civil session to convene. Criminal cases lead, with a good share of the month likely consumed by this work, and several important trials planned. A short calendar session is set for September 20, four days before the main session, the first such session since last June.
United States Marshal Ches C. Middlebrooks directs Chief of Police Inglis that a German woman changing residence within the same registration district must promptly report the change to her registration district. The report is for obtaining a permit to move, to be endorsed on her registration card if granted.
The Mount Vernon School opens its seventh year in September with a few vacancies. Applications should be sent to Elizabeth Fisher or Robert W. Kam, secretary of G. Ellsworth, president. Miss Alice Hilliard of Providence Rhode Island will be the principal of the school this year.
A Farms man with no prior record was arraigned this morning in city court on intoxication charges. His wife appeared with him and requested leniency. The court fined him $1 and $2 costs. A hard fall tests one’s balance and resolve.
FOR SALE House and lot Prospect St. Call at once T. E. Sn ee e Wanted Young man to do work Middletown Business in exchanse for tuition in day F. Nixon principal Wanted Clerk to work afternoons and evenings Store B. B. Cleveland
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