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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1919

Page

5

Short calendar session to hear Murray v Krenz and others

The perior court will hold a short calendar session Friday at 10 a.m. before Judge Don T. Warner. The docket includes Murray v Ludwig Krenz with a request to set aside a verdict and grant a new trial, along with numerous other cases such as Dora Jones vs Paul Jones uncontested divorce, and several actions involving banks, trustees, and receivers. The day also features a pen-suit ruling in Mike Dickas vs Connecticut Co. and a continued matter for Middlesex hospital versus Effie Evans.

Perior Don T. Warner Dora M. Jones Paul L. Jones Murray Ludwig Krenz Saybrook Garage Ani Napnal Bank of Middletown Bridgeport National Bank Hanover National Bank Chapin National Bank Springfield National Bank Mary Hallibozek William Clew Frank Farr Joseph A. Farr Charles Wolf Marina Novotny Antonio Czuz Paul L Jones Frank Field Ccticut Co Mike Dickas Connecticut Co Warner

Governor Holcomb makes state appointments in Hartford

Governor Holcomb announced appointments naming trustees for the Norwich State Hospital for the Insane Lucius Eaton New London Dr John J Donahue Norwich Dr Fred E Wilcox Willimantic Dr Franklin FR Mayberry East Hartford for six years from July 1 1919 and Charles Bey Stafford for the balance of the term ending July 1 1923 Arthur F Libby Norwich for the balance of the term ending July 1 1921 Delegates to the second Pan American Child Welfare Congress to be held in Montevideo Uruguay next May include Dr Walter H Brown Bridgeport Prof C E A Winslow Newton Austin Cheney South Manchester Mrs Percy T Warren New Haven and Margaret K Stack Hartford

Hartford Holcomb Norwich Montevideo Uruguay Walter H. Brown Bridgea

Denies Army Neglect Charges at House Committee

Major General Peter Bub, commander of the 35th division in the Argonne, testifies before the house rules committee denying neglect and inefficiency charges after being gassed five times. He praises his troops for seizing a French-held position once thought unattainable, contrasting it with prior failures. Building and Loan Officers are named for 1919 at Middletown meeting, including Joseph Merriam as president and Frederick M. King as secretary.

Washington Arne Forest Peter Bub Argonne House Rules Committee Middletown Building and Loan Association Joseph Merriam Frederick M. King George A. Craig Fred EB. Gibbons XM. Besene Culver Mm T. Borne M. E. Culver A. H Utty F. I. Hall G. Ellsworth Meech W. Merriam Elton E. Clark Edward L. Ferree Bertrand E. Spencer

Tribute to Laurier Moves Parliament in Ottawa

Ottawa February 20 Parliament opened with a tribute to Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The session adjourned to Tuesday as Duke Devonshire indicated the throne speech would push housing land settlement and shipbuilding legislation.

Laurier Ottawa Duke Devonshire Wilfrid Laurier Duke of Devonshire

Hayes Denies Command Of Accident Work

Thomas Hayes objects to being cited as in charge of the men on the Bengston accident job stating the work was not under his direction. The report corrects the record on who oversaw the crew. The item also notes the first masquerade dance of the season by Company A Sixth Regiment at Armory Hall on January 21 1919 with music by the Sixth Fess band orchestra.

Hayes Thomas Hayes Nels A. Bengston Sixth Regiment Armory Hall Eeeery Sixth Fess Sete

Foley Kidney Cure Ad Peddles mail order money offer

An old classified style fragment advertises Foley's products from Foley & Co. at Sheffield Ave Chicago. It promises a return gift after mailing name and address and touts Foley Kidney remedies for coughs colds rheumatism and cleansing cathartic tablets for constipation and sluggish bowels.

Sheffield Ave Chi Packag Kage Foley

Stocks Jump On Outside Buying In Bullish Market

Outside buying orders flooded the stock market overnight fueling broad advances across steel, locomotive, oil and rail stocks. Royal Dutch and Kelly Springfield led gains, while General Motors and Mexican Petroleum trimmed later as the market remained buoyant in forenoon trading before turning heavy in the afternoon.

New York Steel Baldwin Locomotive Royal Dutch Rose Pan-American Petroleum Mexican Petroleum Royal Dutch Kelly Springfield American Petroleum Steel Common Marine General Motors

Grain Market and Metal Prices Report

The Grain Market notes Chicago trading with corn closing 1 to 2.5 cents higher and oats up 5 to 8 cents. futures show February corn at 134, March 129 3 4, May 124 1 8, oats February 59 7 8, March 659 5 8, May 60 1 4. Metal Prices in New York show lead firm with East St. Louis spot, February and March offered 5 10, Stelter quiet, and a range of 630 to 640 for March through May.

Chicago New York East St. Louis

Freight Wreck at Stamford Damages Freight Cars and Goods

A freight wreck near Stamford at 6 30 a m today destroyed three cars and damaged merchandise when an east bound train broke apart and parts collided. No injuries were reported.

Stamford

Judge Wolfe Appointed to Eight-Year Supreme Court Term

The house received today the appointment of Judge Isaac Wolfe of the Court of Common Pleas of New Haven to serve as judge of the Superior Court for eight years from March 1920.

Wolfe Hartford Holcomb Isaac Wolfe Court of Common Pleas of New Haven

Counter Revolt in Russia Reported by Moscow Wireless

A nationwide counter revolution, aided by socialists, was uncovered in Russia today. Conspirators were arrested, according to a wireless dispatch from Moscow dated February 20.

Russia London Moscow

Lost gold pin with ruby keepsake found

Lost Sunday afternoon a gold pin with a ruby center valued as a keepsake. Finder please leave at 133 Pine Street or call 344-222 to arrange return.

Pine &T Tel

League Supporters on the Defensive in Senate Fight

Washington reports show League of Nations supporters in the Senate on the defensive awaiting President Wilson. Critics, led by Reed and Borah, plan a full attack while opponents count on non-interference with the Monroe doctrine and public opinion turning with the president’s active framing of the covenant. Also, a Berlin depot stop leads to a revolver hold up of Paul Maier returning home.

Washington League of Nations Senate Wilson United States Poindexter Ree Adiit Europe Thas League Een Reed Missouri Borah Lodge Knox Hitchcock Foreign Relations Committee Meriden Road Paul Maier Henry Maier Middlefield Berlin

Pilgrims Anniversary Observance Commission Proposed

A joint resolution introduced in the House by Representative Walsh of Massachusetts would create a six member commission, two senators and four representatives, to coordinate with Massachusetts officials and organizations for the 800th anniversary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth. The plan aims to bring together government and social groups for the observance.

Washington Massachusetts Plymouth Mass Walsh

Sixth Regiment masque dance at the armory set for Feb 21

Company A of the Sixth Regiment C A G invites attendees to a masque rade dance at the armory on February 21 1919. The note adds a playful line about George Washington and truth in an advance advertisement.

Peter Uro Family Health Ad Promises Cure for Eczema

Peterson of Bugalo urges readers to buy a large box of Peterson's Ointment for eczema old sores and related skin issues. He guarantees refund if claimed benefits fail and cites a personal case of 11 years with 80 running sores and amputation avoidance after use.

Peterson Bugalo Peter Root

Russell Co dominates Factory Bowling League night

In the Aetna alleys Russell Co. swept three straight games against Connecticut Power Co. Strohla led Russell with a 287 while Foley top scored for Power with 285. Lawrence Strikers Return: mass textile workers resume work in Lawrence Massachusetts after 70 percent return following a three week strike demanding 48 hour week and 54 hours pay.

Lawrence Mass Hurley Connecticut Power Co. Tryon Areate Keen Goee Eee Foleyee Packard Bells Russell Co. Aiettan Henry Eeeeene Lyman Pistel Seee Spinney Eeevere Strohla

President Wilson's Steamship George Washington Reaching Boston

Boston February 20 The steamship George Washington carrying President Wilson and his party home from the peace conference will arrive at Boston harbor at noon Monday February 24. The New Mexico leads the naval convoy with torpedo boat destroyers pushing to join after being delayed by rough weather.

Boston George Washington Wilson Boston Harbor Army and Navy Naval Otter Cliffs Bar Harbor New Mexico Brest Coast Guard Cape Cod

Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Rheumatism Cure

An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a purifying blood remedy for rheumatism. It claims to remove rheumatic poisons, ease pains, and loosen stiff joints and muscles, urging readers to buy at Hartman Drug Co. and other druggists. Bottles cost 50 cents or one dollar.

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