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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1918

Page

5

Logal Man Wins Compensation Case at Factory

Luigi Coronella of 80 Street receives 9.08 dollars weekly for four months plus medical expenses after a June 15 accident at the W B factory. He carried 75 pound molten metal buckets when a back problem began, with doctors advising against heavy lifting. Insurance argued gradual injury. hearing Dec 3 before Commissioner Donahue. Compensation to cover June 30 to November 10 and medical bills, with court records filed.

Luigi Coronella Coronella Hartford Hospital Henry P. Bliss Hartford James J. Donahue Insurarice Company George W. Kenney D. J. Donahue Donahue

Naturalization Papers Policy Affects City Election

No first papers will be issued from the office of the clerk of the superior court until after the city election on January 20 due to a new naturalization department ruling. The last day for issuance of second papers to be acted on at the April session is January 7.

Naturalization Superior Court Naturalization Department

How Would Play-School Do Chicago Evening Post

In a witty note on language and patriotism, the Chicago Evening Post ponders how to ask about kindergarten attendance in a time when German terms are discouraged, exploring practical phrasing for parents navigating a tense cultural climate.

Chicago Evening Post

Hendricks Almost Drafted by Scotland Yard on Megantic

New York reports that Jack Hendricks, manager of the Cardinal, was nearly taken off the White Star liner Megantic at Liverpool by a Scotland Yard deputy who sought a man of his name initials and age. Ports and passports cleared him, but the incident left him amused and surprised.

Jack Hendricks Scotland Yard New York Megantic Liverpool Hendricks Jack Yard St. Louis Cardinals France Knights of Columbus

Noiseless Co. takes two of three in factory bowling

In Aetna Bowling alleys the Noiseless Co defeated Kirby Co two games to one with Dona Hue topping the Noiseless scoring at 325 and Dr Babcock leading Kirby at 297. Tonight Conn Power Co matches the Co. in the program. Jack Hendricks returns from France stating he will manage the Cardinals again next season.

Aetna Noiseless Co Kirby Co Donahue Dr. Babcock Conn. Power Co Co. S G. Anderson Millerick D. Anderson Factory Goodyear Co Conn Power Co Packard Russell Co Conn. Power. Co Sokolonwski Chub Tryon McCarten Packard Escccees Kincaid Ceesecee Doherty Ceeseses Conroy Ccvccess Rutledge Dunnovenceceecs Sl Ahearn

No Time for Sightseers in Europe After War

The Columbus Dispatch notes Europe will be off limits to civilian tourists for the near future as allied controls extend travel restrictions amid scarce ocean transport and mobilized soldiers. Officials say soldiers must travel first. civilians will follow when conditions allow.

Columbus Dispatch Europe

Poles Reclaim Country in Polish American Drive

A Polish American volunteer force recruited in the United States and Canada crossed to France under Colonel Martin to serve with the Allied army. They fought at Champagne and Rheims, earning praise for gallantry on July 25. Their leaders expect to carry democratic ideals back to Poland from Danzig to Cracow, resisting autocracy and Bolshevism.

Canada Paderewski Niagara Martin France Champagne Gouraud Rheims Marne Austria Haller Carpathians Bessarabia Murman Coast Archangel Poland Danzig Cracow

Armistice Visit Ends With Foch’s Wry Rebuff

London dispatch reports Marshal Foch calmly confronted German armistice delegates who sought a peace offer. When told they came to beg for an armistice, Foch asked if they were there to beg, implying the request was inappropriate. The exchange underscored his firm stance.

Ance and Navy Journal Marshal Foch London New York Sun General Foch

Grain and meat futures close from Chicago market

Chicago dispatch lists December corn at 147 for December and 138 5-8 for January with declines to March 135 5-8. Oats finish near 70 to 71 1-4, Park January at 47.00, May 43.00, lard December 24.00 and March 24.20, ribs January 24.75 and May 23.75. Provisions higher. market wrap ends with prices and near-term futures.

Chicago

Stock Quotations and Market Movement Today

Opening stock market activity idle with some gains for General Motors to 130 1 4 and Studebaker to 52 1 2 while Pierce Arrow slipped to 41 1 2. Mexican Petroleum rose to 169 1 8 and Liberty Fourths fell to 94 4 8 as bonds remained firm or declined. Swiss government move against Bolsheviks reported. ad segment promotes Foley products.

New York General Motors Studebaker Pierce Arrow Mexican Petroleum Liberty Fourth

Is It Fair A German War Crimes Debate at Carnegie Hall

In Carnegie Hall a questioner asks James W. Gerard if an economic boycott of Germany is fair. He answers with a defense of international law condemning German crimes, recalling starving prisoners, Belgium devastation, and the sinking of the Lusitania. He argues the civilized world remembers these acts and that boycott sentiment may come from the world’s heart.

Red Cross The America Brotherhood of Man Germany Carnegie Hall James W. Gerard Belgium Lusitania France Great Britain Italy

City Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Health Updates

Tracy Smith visits his parents on Longworth Avenue while John R. Lynch of Main Street Market lies ill with influenza at his William Street home as pneumonia develops. Stetson K. Ryan, state board of education for the blind secretary, travels to Philadelphia on business. No city court session this morning. William Johnson of Walnut Street South Farms, former manager of South Farms Cash Market, returns from three weeks in Jacksonville Florida after medical advice for rest. he improves.

Tracy Smith Nathan H. Smith Longworth Avenue John R. Lynch William Street Stetson K. Ryan State Board of Education For the Blind Philadelphia William Johnson Walnut Street South Farms Jacksonville Florida Johnson

Lost Satin Hand Bag Reward Near Main and College

A black satin hand bag was lost Saturday morning between 147 South Main Street and College Street containing a $10 bill and change. Reward offered for its return to 147 South Main.

Main St College St South Main Ae A. Pease & Sons

The Village Simpleton exposes Chicago’s moron crimes

The Chicago Tribune column condemns half wits and psychopaths, arguing that morons are indistinguishable from criminals until a crime confirms their danger. It urges sequestering the unsound to prevent further horror, while warning against overpunishment and urging rational sympathy.

Chicago Tribune Chicago

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