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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
1
A historical senate discussion questions American responsibility in the Russian conflict. The speaker urges nonintervention and warns against militarism while noting U S troops, support to Czech Slovaks, and forthcoming Versailles talks. Senators press for troop numbers and policy clarity amid contested documents and declarations about Bolsheviks.
Senator Johnson of California demanded full disclosure on U S policy in Russia and the number and activities of American troops there. He introduced a Senate resolution seeking all documents on Russian policy, questioned Brest treaty matters, Red Cross movements, Creel Committee influence, and whether U S actions helped bolshevism or Germany.
Billy Maher, once a pro boxer and now a private, arrived in Montreal with severely wounded soldiers aboard the hospital ship Uraguaya. Returning home to Erie, Pa., he said his badly injured left arm will prevent any future ring activity. He joined the 9th American Legion in 1916, served in England with the Royal Canadian Regiment, and was wounded at Vimy Ridge, Lens, and Arras in World War I.
Israel S. Rosenberg a card dealer of 13 Grand avenue shot his wife Gussie in a 3:30 a m incident after a card game. She escaped unharmed and reported the shooting to police. Rosenberg then killed himself, dying at New Haven hospital less than two hours later.
Guisteppe Archiello and Moses Rosenstein, once condemned for the Barnett Baff murder in New York, were released after 18 months in Sing Sing. They gain freedom to aid the state in convicting the principal brains of the conspiracy behind the poultry dealer killing.
Sowheag Encampment No. 6 I O O F has accepted an invitation from Midian Encampment of Hartford to attend the Royal Purple de on Monday evening Dec 16. A large crowd is expected and plans are being made to take members up in automobiles.
Washington reports improved traffic for railroads coastwise and overseas as war material diversions end. Cotton moved 1814 bales to Gulf and South Atlantic ports, raw sugar shifted to New York and Boston, and several vessels and lake boats are released. McAdoo notes 80500 troops discharged and storage plans for excess war supplies moving forward. Shipping board cites labor difficulties and slower unloads but manages hull suspensions and reduced overtime.
Secretary McAdoo urged a five year extension of federal railroad control prompting Sen Kellogg to denounce a push toward permanent government ownership. Kellogg pressed for immediate ICC action to coordinate and unify service and regulate rates while probing railroad financials. Senator Smith scheduled a special committee meeting to examine the issue.
Washington reports the first bi weekly offering of treasury certificates of indebtedness attracted 613.438 million dollars against a 600 million quota. Subscriptions exceeded quota in Minneapolis Chicago New York Philadelphia St. Louis while Cleveland Boston Kansas City Richmond Atlanta and Dallas fell short.
Henry Youtzy, after 17 years for the Goebel assassination, was paroled in Lexington. Curtis Jett, serving a life sentence for the Cockrill and Marcum murders tied to the Breathitt feud, was freed to study for the ministry and will preach his first sermon next Sunday.
Nutley New Jersey December 12 Mrs Euphemia Emma Ellser a former actress aged 95 died here today She retired about 20 years ago and supported famous stars including Joseph Jefferson Booth and others She is survived by three children Joseph Jefferson Ellser of Cleveland and William C Ellser of Boston.
Samuel C. Workman treasurer and general manager of the Warrenton Woolen Co. and director of the Torrington National Bank died today of pneumonia after a brief illness. He leaves a wife and his sister Mrs. Herman Lovejoy of Branford Conn.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels testified before the house merchant marine committee in favor of full government control of all wireless stations. He cited a $1,450,000 purchase on the Pacific coast and argued ownership would secure national interests. Opponents led by Edmonds Green and Saunders pressed for congressional sanction. The Alexander bill would place all stations under the navy secretary, with Marconi likely opposing. December 17 hearing set as opposition presentations. The fight is expected to be lengthy in a Congress split by party.
Premier Lloyd George and the British peace envoys will travel to Paris on December 22. The Manchester Guardian stated the preliminary inter allied conference is expected to open in the first week of January.
Rome announces King Victor Emmanuel has named Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore a Chevalier of the Grand Cross and conferred the grand ribbon of the Crown of Italy. Confirmation came today.
Washington reports Benjamin C. Marsh secretary of the Farmers' National Committee on war finance urged Congress to raise at least 12 billion dollars this year through heavy levies on war profits and large incomes. He warned that a measure yielding under 6 billion would spread Bolshevism by signaling privileged interests are paramount to the people’s rights.
Chicago December 12 With four co-defendants Victor Berger congressman-elect of Milwaukee stands accused under the espionage act of organizing a revolt machine. The government links the Socialist Party leaders to sowing disloyalty and hampering war plans. Prosecutors say Berger printed pro-German editorials in the Milwaukee Leader and pushed Berlin dispatches while endorsing the St. Louis platform.
London reports Allied delegates at Treves may refuse to parley with German envoys over a demand to extend the armistice, insisting the current government lacks popular mandate. Berlin may face a Reichstag call to legitimize the Ebert regime while prolongation talks were to begin at Treves today.
President Wilson reports in a personal radio message to his secretary Joseph Tumulty that he is pleased with the situation in Washington and Europe. He says he is enjoying a pleasant voyage and the sea air has cured his cold, easing his discomfort.
New York December 12 President Timothy S Williams and four Brooklyn Rapid Transit Co officials were held for the grand jury after warrants charging manslaughter in the second degree were issued by Mayor Hylan. Each posted $10,000 bail. The warrants followed Hylan’s probe into the November B R T wreck that caused 95 deaths and 200 injuries.
Frederick Hall aged 60 in New York attempted suicide by slashing his jugular vein wrists and chest and firing a 332 caliber shot through the chest. He was found unconscious and rushed to a Staten Island hospital where doctors report a faint chance of recovery.
Baltimore delegates to the Southern Commercial congress witnessed a naval pageant on the Patapsco River with 24 United States warships. The event featured numerous sectional meetings on the program today.
Washington says those causing unrest that harms world peace will face grave responsibility. Notes sent after Chile and Peru severed relations urge immediate steps to stop agitation and reestablish peaceful ties. U.S. pledges to assist in a peaceful, equitable settlement with hemispheric partners.
George G. Ward refused the governorship of the cable systems of the Commercial Cable Co and Western Union Telegraph Co. Clarence H. Mackay announced in a letter to Postmaster General Burleson. Ward said he would not take control or risk violating the Sherman anti trust act by combining competing cable networks.
The Federal Reserve Board announces reelection to its membership for three years of Allen Hollis of Boston George Foster Peabody of New York Charles C Harrison of Philadelphia H P Wolfe of Cleveland Howard Bruce of Richmond Edward T Brown of Atlanta William A Heath of Chicago William McC Martin of St Louis William H Lightner of Minneapolis R H Malone of Kansas City W B Newsome of Dallas Walton N Moore of San Francisco The term expires December 31 this year.
Montreal reports a city wage dispute strike involving police firemen water works and incineration workers. About 2000 men affected. Military police guard streets as 1000 soldiers stand by. Citizens urged to take guard measures for property protection.
A shift in the wind and rapid efforts by firemen and soldiers prevented a major blaze at Camp Dix near Wrightstown New Jersey late yesterday. The fire destroyed a large business block and caused about 250000 in damages. Several burning structures were dynamited to halt the spread.
Washington December 12 The United States has established an additional credit of 3 200 000 to Belgium Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo announced this afternoon This makes a total credit of 213 320 000 extended to Belgium and a grand total to all the allies of 8 223 540 702
Washington announces issuance of treasury certificates totaling 500 million dollars dated December 19 in anticipation of the fifth Liberty Loan. Payment on certificates is due May 20, 1919.
Secretary McAdoo told the House Ways and Means Committee that the United States might need a seven hundred billion dollar victory bond issue in addition to existing liberty bonds and urged a one and a half billion loan to allies. He suggested a five and a half billion victory bond could be issued next spring to meet war and reconstruction obligations. Committee members noted no action was planned until after the peace conference.
Stamford man Robert Kleinhaus a mechanic at 519 Main Street is jailed in Bridgeport for violating permit rules for a German alien enemy. Special Agent Lane says Kleinhaus visited the Turner Liederfelt clubhouse and attended lodge meetings without required permission. He faces confinement but not internment due to prior good behavior.
From Zurich on December 12 the German government reels as a power struggle pits the majority and minority socialists. Reports say minority socialists may quit the government to ally with extremists led by Karl Liebknecht. Berlin’s army backs the majority as counterrevolutionary plots surface in Princes Hohenlohe and Count von Rheinbaben residences.
Washington reports that French educational resources are placed at the disposal of American soldiers abroad. In a letter from M. Andre Tardieu to Secretary Baker, Tardieu invites both officers and enlisted men to avail themselves of this opportunity for extended study.
Several hundred prominent Irish Americans from almost every state gathered in Washington to press the House Foreign Affairs Committee. They urged self determination for Ireland and supported resolutions calling American peace delegates to seek recognition of Irish political independence at the peace conference.
The Santa Anna arrived in New York from Brest with 48 officers 21 men and 79 civilians aboard. The DeKalb followed with 44 officers and 1 020 men. The Mercy hospital ship, overdue, reported docking off Quarantine after putting into Bermuda due to rough weather with 3958 wounded from France.
Admiral Badger spoke for the U.S. Navy policy board before the House Naval Affairs Committee urging large appropriations to make the U.S. Navy as powerful as any global sea force. He said sea power will be vital in future international relations.
A bill to purchase condemn or acquire large tracts for division into small farms for American soldiers seamen and marines was introduced in the house by Representative Dillon of South Dakota and sent to the public lands committee.
Bolshevik representatives have been refused free passages over Finland and the distribution of Bolshevist literature in that country has been banned for the maintenance of order, according to advices to the state department this afternoon.
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