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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1919
Page
5
A wartime price and prohibition era bill is reported to the House by the House Judiciary Committee. It defines any malt or fluid above 12 percent alcohol as liquor and a public nuisance if stored or sold. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 and potential imprisonment, with penalties applying to owners with knowledge of unlawful acts.
Paris February 4 Premier Clemen ceau's temperature eased to near 98 degrees and he could receive visitors and talk. Official bulletin from his doctors noted a 97.88 degree reading. He was restless overnight but slept well in stretches. Foreign Secretary Pichon relayed to Clemen ceau that President Wilson doubts signing the peace treaty before June.
David Schneer was fined two dollars and costs in city court after being arrested last week and charged with holding up Dr A J Campbell and threatening him to answer a professional call. The case had been continued from the prior week.
Oliver D Hubbard died at his Durham home this morning at age 64 years four months and 29 days. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Stanley S Newton of Durham and Miss Bernice Hubbard of Hartford one brother Eliz Hubbard of Durham and five grandchildren. Funeral at his Durham home Wednesday at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev Mr Jacobson with interment in Durham cemetery.
Berlin reports Spartacides killed many German soldiers captured around Bottrop in the Ruhr coal fields. Those not executed were stripped beaten and robbed, according to today’s information arriving via London.
New York reports lead firm at East St Louis spot with February and March bids 520. Spelter firm at East St Louis for February 630 to 645 and for March through June 630 to 640.
The Bengtson Family expresses heartfelt gratitude to relatives neighbors and friends for the sympathy shown during their recent sorrow.
Sub Treasury reports $1,133,000 moved from banks on the day in New York. A lighthearted note compares being up with the lark to catching measles. The piece quips about silver and gold in a playful, economy-centered tone.
President Wilson praised the Paris peace conference for pursuing a just world based on liberty. He stressed that delegates serve their peoples, not themselves, and highlighted American soldiers and the 26th division as admired symbols of commitment to the ideal. He recalled European doubt fading as the U S gained trust.
New York Feb 24 The stock market opened strong after Friday’s vigorous buying with rubber stocks leading gains. Kelly-Springfield rose to 106 1 4 while Goodrich Rubber gained 1 point at a time to 70 4 4, United States Rubber up 1 1 2 points to 83. Petroleum shares were active with Mexican Petroleum up 3 3 4 to 182 1 4 and Pan American Petroleum rising 1 1 2 to 82 1 2. Local utilities like Consolidated Gas advanced 2 points to 96 and Interborough preferred up 1 4 to 24. Steel issues fluctuated. steel common gained 3 8 to 9 (to)9. Market shown some early strength but late trading saw declines from the early highs.
London editorial argues nationalization is not the core issue and cautions miners against a 30 percent wage demand. It says miners may seek book examinations and extra living-cost raises, but recommends negotiating before striking. The miners conference is scheduled for Wednesday.
The piece urges against funding a memorial as a supposed need for St Paul. It argues the memorial should be a bold, exceptional project that the city would not typically obtain, contrasting it with ordinary necessities and using a Christmas gift analogy. It closes by suggesting using a Press Want Ad.
After sickness in Coatesville Pennsylvania Mrs Alice Cousins reports a sickness recovery with Vinci a cod liver oil and iron tonic. She says the cough vanished appetite returned and strength grew. The Woodward Drug Co Hartman Drug Co and local druggists promote Vinci as a reliable remedy with Saxol Salve offered for rough skin, money back if it fails.
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the reading room Tuesday afternoon at 2 30. An interesting program has been arranged. The poem notes a shift from old valentines to modern gifts and mentions cartoons and skating jokes.
Lieutenant Colonel J Leslie Kincaid arrived from France with an advance detachment of officers from the Twenty-seventh Division to organize the reception in camp for the unit of American forces. Kincaid earned the title Fighting Judge Advocate and the British Distinguished Service Order for gallant conduct, having led a battalion at the height of combat. The New York division is expected to return home early next month.
The Brooklyn Eagle honors Abraham Lincoln on his birthday, praising his humble origins in Kentucky, self-taught wisdom, justice, and humor. It lauds Lincoln as a model leader who saved a nation and inspired trust, urging modern public life to emulate his spirit to resist tyranny and pedantry.
City brief notes Miss Adah M Bielby returned Saturday night after a visit with her sister in Syracuse New York The Grand theatre presents Theda Bara in Salome tonight and Tuesday Features begin at 815 with doors opening at 730 A weekly program precedes The feature This week Liberty cabbage offers 1 lb free with every pound frankforts at Kellys Delicatessen Grand Theatre ad mentions Mayor McDowell recently ill with influenza and able to venture out for a short walk Grand theatre shows tonight and Tuesday
The Connecticut Branch of the N A L met in Waterbury on Saturday with speakers including Hon Thomas J Riley of Meriden and National Vice president McNab of New York City. The next convention will be in Bristol. Middletown delegates in attendance were Howard W Hull John H Drennan Andrew A McConochie James A Deming and Adrian R Dunn. Mr Dunn was chosen as alternate delegate to the national convention in Philadelphia next September.
An old home remedy promotes daily morning use of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claiming improved appetite and clearer skin, the regimen targets constipation bilious attacks and general malaise with a week of routine.
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