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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
4
Incomplete text from an International News Service edition mentions postpaid operator rooms and a published time of 8:30 am on the day of publication. It notes advertising rules and post office classification in Middletown Connecticut with scattered street addresses and a bride reference.
Unsettled conditions with light snow or rain late to Tuesday and slightly warmer. Connecticut forecast calls for increasing clouds with probable snow late tonight or on Tuesday, warmer with lighter winds. Disturbances over Lake Superior and near Hatteras cause cloudy, unsettled conditions along the Atlantic coast. clear to partly cloudy elsewhere. New Haven records 22 degrees and clear skies with other cities showing varied cloud cover and temperatures.
Weather report from Mt. Higby station covers 24 hours to noon with 30C max 10C min mean 20C wind south and clear skies. War notes claim American troops in Russia, Kaiser’s pursuit of justice, McAdoo status, tariff talk, and New England’s wartime record amid peace conference coverage and Mooney case. William A King tipped as next speaker in January legislature.
Report notes a surprising shift with Democrats reduced to five elected to Congress from Pennsylvania. Peace delegates are named, linked to the President’s official circle. Commentary questions postwar evidence at the peace table for U.S. interests. Beer industry remarks warn of scarce stock and shifting markets. Turkey prices reflect trade, while hoarding and fairness in prices after war sparks debate.
The piece quotes William Beebe predicting humans will soon enter a third plane of space, making vast regions accessible to hunting and disturbing wildlife. It argues for preservation of nobler animals and birds for a few generations while cautioning about future aerial exploitation of Earth.
London December 2 1919 Allies assemble at Downing Street with Marshal Foch Clemenceau Sonnino Orlando Lloyd George Balfour Bonar Law Curzon and Wilson aides to map Germanys fate and reparation terms. The plan includes pressuring Holland to surrender the Kaiser and sets the opening date for a preliminary allied meeting in Paris around December 16.
Reports from December describe the British army of occupation moving into German territory in three stages by December 13. Troops face supply transport challenges while aiding returning prisoners of war and fleeing civilians. Acts of mercy by soldiers along roadsides boost Allied image, with Germans in Cologne showing admiration for the Allies and shifting opinions.
A Columbia State editorial attacks Southern politicians for arrogance and crude manners. It argues southern leaders lack restraint, contrasts with northern politeness, notes Missouri elected a Republican to the Senate in reaction to Reid and cites Speaker Clark of Missouri as prone to ridiculing the South.
The Providence Journal notes Mr. Wilsons partisan plea angers citizens at the ballot box and his moves on cables before his France departure provoke backlash. It warns that his peace conference attendance could deepen national disillusionment and discomfort for all.
A Birmingham Age humorous quip contrasts grand opera singers in movies with their perceived stage talent. The exchange questions whether movie audiences hear opera’s glory. It notes the persistence of stage performers who believe they can act.
An odd circus act showed a trained lion and a lamb living together in one cage. The lamb began to butt the lion, surprising audiences and drawing crowds. The trainer later asked why the spectacle stopped, noting the lamb’s unexpected aggression and the need for a new act or setup.
Philadelphia Press lauds the food administration for its efficiency and timely relaxation of conservation orders. The piece asserts the government has a fiber record of efficiency and continues to align with changing conditions to benefit the public.
The Journal notes Topeka holds a unique public distinction as the only U S street with two United States Senators living on it, highlighting the Kansan capital's notable political presence.
A brief note reflects on families lacking medical help during wartime influenza and the value of medicines that aid healing, portraying nursing and medical resources as a neighborly aid during hardship.
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