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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1919
Page
5
Venizeles delivers closing arguments in favor of Greek claims as negotiations in the Balkan issue face the Big Five powers. Strong regional tension and diplomatically charged sessions mark the final stage of a long dispute with Greece asserting legal and historical rights.
Paris reports say Balkan issues tied to Greece and Czech demands occupied big five talks. Greek Premier Venizelos argued Greece’s war entry and territorial interests in Asia Minor while Secretary Lansing heads a key war responsibility committee. Wilson seeks rapid league constitution, while Hughes’ objections loom. French support urges caution against a superstate, urging tribunals to supervise conventions and colonial rights. The supreme inter-allied council refers Greece’s territorial claims to a joint expert committee for examination.
New York Feb 4 There was an absence of selling orders this morning and urgent demand from shorts pushed most stocks higher by fractions to about two points. Steel and steel vars led gains with Baldwin and other majors up. motor stocks rose on strong interest with General Motors and Studebaker up. A late round of selling trimmed gains, with steel yielding and Marine and railroad issues quiet.
Frank H. Smith moved two summer pigs from Lawn avenue to a remote place in Middlefield after keeping them near home. A marriage license was issued to Matthew Albanese of Brooklyn and Miss Mary Negrich of South Farms.
Red Eagle, seen in the city for two weeks with rattlesnake oil, was taken to a local rooming house with his woman. Early today the woman's real husband confronted him and snatched his mate away in a sudden parting. The bird was last seen hopping down Rapallo avenue, flying low on both feet.
The New York World notes Williar Jennings Bryan attended with Anti-Saloon League figures as Frank L. Polk certified that 36 states had ratified the prohibition amendment. The paper portrays Bryan as having spent 25 years opposing Jeffersonian democracy, claiming his influence helped end state police power and local self-government.
A fragment touts a cheap remedy for constipation and suggests benefits for children. The text is unclear about ingredients or sources but implies widespread use and affordability.
The Common Council met with Mayor McDowell presiding. Aldermen-elect Kinsella Gordon Baldwin and others took oaths. Council approved officers and committees, elected Bertrand Spencer prosecuting attorney and Gustav Carlson corporation counsel, appointed Miss Mary A. Kinsella as stenographer with a $700 salary, and named milk inspector Arthur McHugh. Water Commission members More and Tierney were approved. Several sidewalk petitions and property assessments were decided, west side sewer issues settled, and a post office committee formed for upcoming celebrations. Health reported influenza and other illnesses, public works detailed January tasks, and several building permits granted totaling about $4,600 with $7 in fees. Council borrowed up to $65,000 for city operations and named Central National Bank as depository at 4.5 percent interest. A small bill for lowering pipes was referred to Claims.
An old advertisement touts Mustarine as a universal pain and sore throat remedy. It promises deep penetration without blistering, claims quick relief for neuralgia backache headache and chest ailments, and suggests use for chilblains and feverish symptoms amid praise from rheumatic sufferers. The copy highlights substitutes and guarantees and mocks other remedies.
The Middletown common council approved forming new committees, and alderman Baldwin moved to transfer unfinished business from old committees. Mayor McDowell read a letter from Congressman Freeman about donating a German cannon to the city. Fire department officers were confirmed, bills ordered paid, and the meeting adjourned before 9.
The Salvation Army has purchased the New Victoria hotel in New York and will convert it into lodging for soldiers sailors and their families visiting the city. The bar and cabaret will be closed as part of the transformation.
No more catarrh claims Hyomei cures as a scientific treatment. Breathe Hyomei daily to end catarrh or it costs you nothing. A complete outfit with inhaler and Hyomel is affordable. no stomach dosing and it soothes inflamed membranes.
Funeral notices report the funeral of Miss Lottie M Sage at her Cromwell home with burial in Roaring Springs after a measles illness. James Donald Hunter, age 6 years 5 months, dies. funeral private, interment in Roaring Springs. Frederick S Whitmore dies. funeral held at John P Bacon undertaking parlor with burial at Pine Grove. George Francis Bailey's funeral set for Haddam with burial in Haddam cemetery.
An advertising blurb touts a warmth giving non rubbing remedy for lumbago and minor strains. It promises quick relief without rubbing, notes use for external sprains and bruises, and urges readers to ask their druggist for the big bottle at low cost for the whole family.
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