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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1919
Page
1
London reports civil war erupts in Bavaria after Premier Kurt Eisner is assassinated and ministers shot. Scheidemann warns the earth is rocking, predicting possible total collapse as unrest spreads from Munich to Bavarian towns.
Reports from Munich and Berlin describe violent clashes as Spartacists seized railway stations, shot Bavarian ministers, and sparked a general strike. Aristocrats and bolsheviks united in attacks while Deputy Anderleithner and Minister Hoffman were wounded. Eisner’s killer, an aristocrat, plotted monarchy restoration. Bavarian papers fear Soviet ties. Auer and Jobreis wounded. panic spreads to Berlin as rugged upheaval continues.
London editorial writers urge Parliament to convert the saloon into a family resort where workers can bring their wives and children, contrasting with its former role as a drinking venue. The Daily Express also comments on world unrest including Clemenceau's assailant and Bavarian premier Eisner's assassination.
New Haven February 22 Yale alumni from the university gathered for a program focused on reconstruction at Yale. The morning featured classroom observations and chapel attendance followed by a Sampson Lyceum assembly with brief addresses from President Arthur T. Hadley Rev William Adams Brown Rev Samuel C Bushnell Prof Williston Walker and Elmore M McKee representing students. Luncheon occurred in Woolsey Hall and a Lampson Lyceum session in the afternoon included deans and department heads speaking to graduates.
London's miners show 57 percent in favor of a strike with 178 365 for and 39 250 against. About 400 000 votes needed to call a general coal strike on March 15. Government urged postponement for inquiry. Government prepares a substantial wage increase offer. Progress reported in averting a railroad strike after talks between owners and workers.
Washington February 22 tax returns must include nearly every dollar received in 1918. Reported items cover salaries wages commissions bonuses interest dividends profits from property sales stock market trades fiduciaries estates trusts partnerships royalties and royalties from mines oil and gas wells patents copyrights and franchises.
Geneva reports in Rhine Prussia 120000 Ruhr miners idle and 140 mines tied up by a strike. The stoppage affects the mining district as workers halt activity and operations suspend across numerous mines. Local authorities monitor the situation as economic disruption spreads through the region.
Riots erupt in Brunswick as Munich reports the assassination of Kurt Eisner socialist premier of Bavaria. Deputies and officials are wounded. Eisner killed, Count Arco Valrey gravely wounded, and a sailor mortally wounded amid the chaos. A spectator shouted Eisner has been assassinated as guards fired. The event ties to a Royalist plot and Prince Joachim’s deportation, with further turmoil reported across Berlin.
Philadelphia February 22 judge Daniel I Cohalan of New York denounced Taft calling his Ireland remarks misinformed He cited the Cheshire and English overtaxation of Ireland since 1801 totaling about 1500 million and argued for self determination and full application of Wilsonian principles to all oppressed peoples.
Secretary Daniels dismissed rumors of Franklin D Roosevelt quitting as assistant secretary of the navy while returning with President Wilson aboard the George Washington. He said he has heard nothing about any resignation and called reports from mid ocean at midnight unlikely.
President Wilson has accepted the invitation to escort the District of Columbia service men in the welcome home parade next Thursday. He will head the line of march, followed by district service men and officials, with more than 1,000 girl marines in forest green uniforms and overseas caps forming part of the display behind the "devil dogs."
Queen Marie of Roumania and Princess Elizabeth are said to be fleeing Bucharest for a foreign country, according to a Roumanian capital report. Earlier Berlin dispatches claimed King Ferdinand was wounded while fleeing revolutionaries.
Zurich reports violent communist riots in Budapest with a state of siege. Rioters, led by Russian and German leaders, stormed the telegraph office, railway station, and the Nep zgava newspaper plant before government troops retook the railway station.
President Wilson thanked Brussels for naming a street after him and expressed sympathy for the Belgian people who suffered in the war. He said he hoped to visit soon after returning to Europe.
Paris reports a special commission to study permanent world economic questions will be appointed by the peace conference. Allies will recognize the Polish government, and a new economic commission will examine agreements, contracts, and future international dealings for an equitable basis.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels spoke by wireless telephone with President George Washington 700 miles at sea. He described plans for the Boston welcome home parade and reception, noting the talk lasted about fifteen minutes and reportedly shattered wireless telephone records.
Washington reports no resolution endorsing the League of Nations constitution will be introduced until after President Wilson returns. Senate administration whip Senator Lewis said plans were postponed to learn the president’s wishes. He also anticipated replying to Borah and Reed’s criticisms on Monday.
Washington reports a message from Secretary Daniels to Admiral Sims in European waters advises return to the United States next month unless fleet needs him. The plan is for him to head the Naval War College at Newport beginning May 1, following his earlier request to become its president after returning from overseas.
Boston readies for President Wilson with Joseph Tumulty arriving to coordinate events. About 150000 seek Mechanics Building tickets. only 7000 seats. A parade, harbor naval display, and informal greeting mark the visit. Prohibition concerns, suffragist protests, and a 2:30 p.m. address at Mechanics Building are noted.
Wilson may be asked to intervene in the Laurence textile strike after a general strike committee vote. The group will protest to the president over police methods and consider sending a delegation to Boston to seek an audience. Strikers accuse police of clubbing protesters to trigger riots in the last two days.
Paris February 22 American labor delegation led by Samuel Gompers conferred with Secretary Lansing and Henry White of the American peace commission. They reported progress in aligning American British and French programs for a common world labor charter. Committees are to submit reports by March 8 under the new speed up program adopted by the Big Five. Military terms for the new armistice were prepared for submission to the peace conference.
About 600000 railroad shop workers backed government ownership in a referendum. John Scott, AFL railway secretary, announced the result. Many railroad telegraphers, railway mail men and related workers also voted in favor.
Riots erupt in Munich as firing breaks out in multiple districts. Deputy Svelier of the Bavarian diet is implicated in killings of Bavarian government officials. Minister Auer, an opponent of Premier Kurt Eisner, is said to have been shot after an earlier assassination in Munich.
Washington February 22 The Dillon dollar 1919 wheat guarantee bill passed the house by a 277 to 15 vote. The measure sets price support for wheat amid ongoing agricultural policy discussions.
Harry B. Bailey of Shailerville, 43, a state highway department carpenter, died when the Chalmers touring car driven by Edwin T. Latshaw overturned on Haddam Road near Bible Rock. A fractured neck caused instant death. Latshaw and two women survived with severe shock. Bailey leaves a wife, eight children, and four brothers. Local authorities and witnesses noted a broken knuckle joint bolt caused loss of control.
Boston February 28 Joseph P Tumulty secretary to the president said it would be inadvisable for the president to stop at Hartford Conn on his way from Boston to Washington Monday He had not received by mail a Connecticut senate invitation to address the legislature Tumulty said the president must hurry to Washington upon landing because of government business before leaving March 15 for France
Albert Rhys Williams told a Senate sub committee that Bolsheviks would launch a propaganda push in the United States unless American officials maintain a hands off policy toward Russia. He noted the Soviet government sees the U S as a friendly ally and has not yet pitched its case to the American people.
The Manchuria arrived in New York on February 22, bringing 4,447 officers and enlisted men. Severe storms en route hindered the voyage and Spanish influenza broke out aboard, sending 192 troops to bed. Four died, including Private Napoleon Cote of Lowell, Massachusetts, as the ship neared the Statue of Liberty. The main units aboard were the 70th and 71st coast artillery.
Washington February 22 the house ways and means committee decided to substitute short term notes for long term bonds in the bill for the next loan issue. The measure will be reported to the house probably late this afternoon and would extend the life of the war finance corporation by one year.
Boston February 22. Hugh Keenan aged 50 and his wife Lena aged 48 were found dead in bed in their South End home with gas flowing from an unlit heater. It is believed the heater was lit when they retired but went out for some reason.
London dated February 22 reports the Daily Express favors scrapping the surrendered German fleet instead of destroying it. The paper argues this would save millions of dollars in valuable metals, a plan praised as prudent by the allies.
Paris reports show Premier Clemenceau waking repeatedly, but no change in his chest wound. Doctors decided not to probe the wound today, citing relapse risk and the premier’s strong vitality and resolve despite his advanced age. Foreign Secretary Pichon visited at noon.
Deputy collector James Walsh sends a tax aid visit to the Middletown post office from February 24 to March 15. Residents may consult on 1918 income tax questions without charge, with hours 8:30 am to 4 pm. Unmarried earners over 1000 dollars and married couples with combined income over 2000 dollars must file.
Word arrived of Percy H Baker 1909 of Brooklyn New York death. While at Wesleyan he played two seasons as a regular pitcher on the baseball team. He belonged to the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. The class of 1863 has six living members in town for Was ton birthday festivities at the varsity with P Hubbard of Wheeling present for the chimes ceremony. Other living members include Judge D A Barnard of Brighton G W Cook of Troy Rev A W Niantic and Rev Dean Al Wright of Newtonville.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier former premier of Canada was laid to rest today in Ottawa with a vast crowd at the cemetery. Among the notables were the Duke of Connaught and other representatives, marking a large ceremonial turnout.
London February 22 report on final ballot totals for Welsh coal miners with a large majority voting for strike. Figures show about 36,000 in favor and in opposition, indicating a decisive stance ahead of further action.
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