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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1919

Page

5

Troop dispatch to Russia denied by secretary

On Jan 13 the Secretary of State denied a French Temps report that the United States planned to send troops to Russia. He also denied that the U S believed allied reinforcements were needed to aid Poland. Col. E M House remained bed bound but hoped to attend the supreme inter allied council session. The American commission urged a single official statement to avoid conflicting reports.

Russia Poland E. M. House Supreme Inter-Allied County Foreign of American Commission Prest Wilson Supreme Ter-Allied War Council Foreign Office Concertain Conrees Inter-Allied Food Council

Attorney General Gregory Quits Post

Washington reports Thomas Watt Gregory resigns as Attorney General effective March 4. He cites pecuniary responsibilities and private affairs. President Wilson accepts the resignation from Paris dated Jan 10. The salary level of cabinet members at 12,600 draws scrutiny and sparks talk of a pay raise in Congress.

Washington Thomas Watt Gregory Wilson White House Paris Gregory McAdoo Congress

Kings and Wales Fencing Outlook in Pittsburgh Note

The Pittsburgh Gazette Times hints that an American influence could ease tensions around kings and the Welsh fence. The piece weighs political prospects and regional interests, suggesting cautious optimism about alliances shaping outcomes.

Pittsburgh Gazette-Times Wales

Three Jewelry Choices for a Man’s Engagement and Wedding

A 1920s fashion survey outlines three considerations for a man: engagement, the wedding ring, and a bridal jewelry gift. It describes acceptable ring styles from cluster gems to diamonds and pearls, noting options from diamond necklaces for the wealthy to lavalieres and bracelets for more modest budgets.

League of Nations path is blocked by Senator Sterling

Washington, Jan. 1 Senator Sterling of South Dakota said in the Senate that insurmountable difficulties bar immediate formation of a world league. He urged postponing a league to enforce peace, arguing allied nations already guarantee peace and that the end goal is a definite peace rather than a league.

Washington League of Nations Sterling South Dakota Senate

Russian Policy Under Fire in Senate Debate

Washington January 13 a senate resolution urged immediate withdrawal of U.S troops from Russia. Senator Johnson of California said the measure seeks to table and later discuss Russia policy, asserting the United States has no clear policy. He warned that current stance risks disaster.

Johnson Russia Washington Senate United States California Johson

Stock Quotations Open With Scarcity of Offerings in New York

The New York stock market opened with notable scarcity of offerings and strong demand from shorts and some commission houses, pushing Marine preferred to 109 1/4 and Steel common to 90 3/8, then 90 7/8. United Cigar Stores rose to 115 3/4 amid interest, while copper group led by Inspiration in copper and Mexican Petroleum and Texas Company showed gains before most issues pulled back as shorts covered. Marine preferred briefly topped 109 before retreating to 108 3/8, and American Hide and Oil tacked higher, with several issues recording advances and later reactions.

New York Shorts Marine Preferred Steel United Cigar Stores Mexican Petroleum Texas Company Sinclair Oil Hide

Lifelong grudges end in fatal Lebaudy shooting case

A Long Island tragedy unfolds as Mrs Lebaudy shoots her husband after a night of alleged escalating attacks. No eye witnesses exist though investigators cite evident threats. grand jury expected to indict for first degree murder. Nurse guards the beleaguered widow as court dates loom and testimony from four key staff and family members is anticipated.

Lebaudy Guy F. Fleghorn Paul Ferrer Hempstead Thorne Jules Lascombe Jacqueline Harry Greenstein Bianca de Saulles Florence Carman Long Island Edward F. Murdock Murdock

Metal Prices Report From New York Trade Desk

Lead prices rise with East St. Louis spot offerings for January to March: January at 575, February 670, March 565. Spelter quotes ease with January 745, February 740, March 735. Offers noted for East St. Louis spot and nearby futures.

New York East St. Louis

Europe Food Bill Passes House With Strong Support

The House signals passage of the president's $100,000,000 food relief bill for Europe. President Wilson, via cable, urges urgent action to curb Bolshevism by feeding Poland and liberated Austro-Hungarian regions, stressing food as peace’s key. White also backs the measure to stop Bolshevism.

Washington House Europe Joe” Cannon Mann Wilson Sherley House Appropriations Committee Congress Hoover Germany Poland Austro-Hungarian Balkans

Indian Village a Park on Prince of Wales Island

The smallest national park spans 38 acres on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. Created by presidential proclamation about a year ago it preserves an abandoned Indian village famed for totem poles and notable Halas Indian architecture ruins.

Rocky Mountain Herald Prince of Wales Island Alaska

City Court Busy Session Sees Addled Citizens and Youths Charged

The city court held a busy session this morning with three prisoners arraigned for intoxication. Four Italian boys faced charges of injuring private property after firing an air gun at a rabbit in Sebastian Sbona s yard on College street. Frank A. Smith admitted intoxication and received a $7 fine plus costs. Jerry Ready and John Niezdwieska, both intoxicated, were jailed or fined with costs. The youths showed penitence in court.

Frank A. Smith Main Street Guilford Edlin Smith Jerry Ready Liberty Street John Niezdwieska Union Street Sebastian Sbona College Street

Council Meets Tonight to Act on City Expenses

The common council convenes an adjourned meeting to review the mayor and alderman reports and examine committee estimates for city department expenses this year. Miss Caroline A. Tuttle of 100 Grand Street fractured her left wrist and was hospitalized at Middlesex Hospital after an in-home fall.

Common Council Caroline A. Tuttle Grand Street Tuttle Middlesex Hospital

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