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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
4
A damaged dated notice outlines subscription and address-change procedures for the Evening Press Middletown Connecticut. It mentions payment, distribution stops for nonpayment, deadlines to change ads, and a second-class mail filing with post office details.
New Haven and vicinity forecast generally fair and colder tonight and Thursday. Connecticut to see rain turning to snow and colder tonight, then fair and cold Thursday with strong west to northwest winds in the extreme south. A Wisconsin area moving eastward is now over western Massachusetts, bringing snow or rain to the western Lake region and New England. Elsewhere east of the Stocky Mountains, pleasant weather. frost reported as far south as Florida. Observations include New Haven 41 clear and other city readings such as Boston 42 rain and Chicago 28 clear.
Weather from Mt Higby shows 45 maximum 28 minimum 36.5 mean 45 29 28 inches barometer 22 feet 5 inches water and southwest winds clear skies. Roosevelt discusses peace problems while senate weighs Wilson trip abroad. Packers cite supply and demand as alibi. Ex-kaiser disposition debated. Garfield resigns as fuel administrator to teach. Chile Peru temper relations ahead of peace conference. Prohibition expands near beer ban. winter expected to be dry. Florida water touted after prohibition amendment ratified. Race track walks in Vienna. sugar restrictions ease living costs. Recount planned for Alaska election. rail rates cited as reason to travel to Florida. Public debate on presidential duties during absence. city governance under pressure.
A wartime call urges immediate food economy and global charity. Churches and homes should cut waste, feeding the hungry both among allies and former enemies. Hoover’s program to feed the world is framed as a greater test of human virtue than war.
The Kansas City Star notes Charley Dick, Akron born former congressman and senator, resurfaces with the Pershing Republican league. Once Ohio’s political fixture, Dick’s career spans county auditor service, Spanish American War leadership, and ties to Hanna, Foraker, Herrick, and Baker. The piece contrasts Akron’s tire boom era with a possible political comeback.
The War Department says wireless transmission of casualty lists is too error prone to entrust to that agency. The piece notes President Wilson may operate via a triumvirate including Tumulty and wireless, and questions whether Thomas Riley Marshall would be as faithful if allowed the role.
The war has spawned local wars as Germans and Austrians clash with Czechs and Ruthenians from Ukraine and Galicia against Austrians. Before world settlement, major nations must adjust these disputes. The United States, seen as most disinterested and least casualty bearing, is likely to be entrusted with much of the work.
Washington hears that the 65th congress is unlikely to pass railroad regulation soon. Leaders say little time or opportunity remains for action while focusing on fiscal measures and revenue. President Wilson aims to relinquish control once there is a clear legislative path, with labor and lawmakers weighing continued government control.
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