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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
5
The speaker reflects on Rome becoming a citizen of a historic role. He contrasts temporary political changes with enduring spirit, praises Italian and American partnership, and argues force failure by central empires. He emphasizes liberty, trade, friendship, and a shared future in a revived era of cooperation.
Chicago records eleven degrees below zero the coldest winter reading as the central United States endures a severe cold wave.Deaths rise to four in Chicago with injuries and heavy fires straining the fire department as the nation faces warmer forecasts ahead.
Copenhagen dispatch reports heavy fighting near Lemburg Galicia between Ukrainian and Austrian forces. Ukrainian troops reportedly captured the city area, damaged electrical works, and caused significant destruction. Since September 1914, retail food prices rose 47 percent and average weekly earnings increased 80 percent.
Classified note mentions hold up orders for 1920 calendars and novelties until samples are inspected. It cites 868 samples already available, both imported and domestic, with more arriving soon. Call for samples at any time. Joseph S. Annino, 25 North Main St. Insurance and real estate, Phone 335.
Breeding Brahma cockerels offered for exchange. Contact Joseph White at 4 Jo Durham Ave or call telephone 571-2. Address listing notes Jo Durham Avenue and Joseph White as the seller.
Joseph H. Bartlett of Maine was arrested by Norwich police on a passing worthless check. He posed as a potato dealer, sold potatoes to William E. Clark in Willimantic, using a $24 check drawn on Safe Deposit Trust Co of Springfield. Clark alerted authorities. Bartlett was found in a Norwich hotel and questioned while intoxicated.
Hattie Merritt a 17 year old from Gardner Massachusetts was found today in a furnished room at 551 Dean Street Brooklyn. Harold Glennon 21 of Brooklyn was arrested with her after her mother reported she believed her daughter was in the borough. They said they eloped from Gardner to Boston then Brooklyn but could not marry due to her youth.
Washington March 4 announced the 76th division will sail from France to be demobilized at Camp Devens Massachusetts. The 101st First artillery brigade HQ nine officers 94 men 302nd field artillery 56 officers 1150 men 803rd field artillery 58 officers 1343 men also sailing with unattached units including the First and Second railroad ordnance repair shops two officers 43 men and the tractor artillery school detachment one officer 54 men.
In Chicago and across the country the returning service member brings pride and awe to parents who once guided a child. The article reflects on how the boy in uniform becomes the father of a man, eliciting mixed pride and sorrow among families and neighbors alike.
Copenhagen reports Norway plans legal action against Germany for wartime shipping losses. Norwegian authorities estimate total damage at 2 billion kroner, about two cents per krona in American money, reflecting wartime submarine and mine disruptions.
New York stocks opened strong with moderate recessions in the first 15 minutes. Distillers Securities rose to 53 and Corn Products to 50 7 8 before easing. United Cigar Stores gained to 111 3 8 then retreated to 110 3 4. Steel common climbed to 95 7 8, Baldwin Locomotive neared 77 1 2 and slipped to 76 5 8. Texas and Pacific fell to 34, Marine preferred to 113 before fading, Consolidated Gas down to 94. Mexican Petroleum peaked at 191 1 2 then slipped to 187 1 2. Market closed heavy with total daily stocks 314000 shares and bonds 61483000. weekly totals 3909500 shares and bonds 104041000.
Bank figures indicate total loans rose by 37.462 million with demand deposits up 52.415 million and time deposits down 1.425 million. Reserves increased 25.417 million. Actual loans up 116.402 million. demand deposits up 44.208 million. time deposits up 6.873 million. reserves up 18.734 million.
Allies seek clarification on the fate of the German harvest of 19818, which German propaganda claimed was fifteen percent larger than the 1917 crop.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr., reputed wealthiest private in the United States, left Camp Lewis for Tacoma Washington with the aim to enter West Point. He says he loves army life and aspires to be an officer. he is the son of Brigadier General Vanderbilt.
Rare, unconscious humor in letters to the War Risk Insurance Department from Laurel Mississippi readers. Extracts show soldiers dependents asking for alimony and pay, noting elopements, babies, and diaries with quirky phrasing as clerks forward the notes. The tone mixes pathos and whimsy in wartime money matters.
A telegram described West Point Kentucky training grounds as mud crawled by soldiers up to their knees with little water for washing. Rep. Anthony and others on the House Military Affairs Committee raised concerns about southern camp locations due to clay soil and railroad transport issues, opposing new camps in the south.
Springfield Daily News notes Manager Gilmore bows out of Sweethearts productions after sharp audience critique. A stage column lampoons chorus girls stockings and lists forthcoming titles such as Geisha Maids Chrysanthemum Maids Poppy Maids Moon Maids But terfly Maids and Happy Jack Maids while wondering why the parlor maid character is omitted.
Members of Parliament in Shantung condemn Japanese Civil Affairs Offices along the Kiaochow to Tsinan railway and in Fantzu. They accuse Japan of raiding sovereign rights, aiding tufei oppression, commandeering mines, and harming commerce while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains silent for months. They demand an investigation and punishment of negligent officials.
In a Chicago Herald item Mrs. Smith explains her black eye from her husband with a joking line about a frying pan to reduce swelling. The piece shifts to a wartime chronology noting the Central Powers leading for 1,452 days, Foch’s offensive defeating the enemy in 115 days.
Lieutenant Colonel Huston a partial owner of the New York Yankees arrived in New York recently after months of fighting with American forces in France. He won two promotions on the field while serving as a captain and left for France with a regiment of engineers. Before American troops became a separate unit he was attached to British forces.
Grain prices closed higher in Chicago with corn up 1 8 to 3 4 cent and oats 1 4 to 6 8 cent. Notable closes include corn January 5 8 to 1 2, February 1391 4 to 139, March 1371 8 to 3 4. Oats January 701 4, February 71 1 8 to 1 4, March 71 5 8. Pork January 47.45, May 43.75. Lard January 23.50, May 24.00. Ribs January 25.95, May 23.95.
A downtown Boston stenographer requests workers to lower a new wall telephone, noting she is short and needs to reach it. The humorist in charge quips that she can raise her voice to compensate.
A naval veteran criticizes peace advocates for wanting to sink Germany’s fleet. He argues ships worth $500,000,000 could be auctioned with Allied and U.S. bids, using the proceeds to compensate Belgium. He says the plan is practical, not diplomatic, and would avert quarrels over distribution.
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