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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
2
The document outlines proposed statutes on driver signaling, lighting restrictions, spotlights, and intersec signs, plus parking prohibitions and enforcement hearings. It cites 1917 duties, a commissioner’s enforcement limits, and the need for appeal rights, with revenue figures for 1918 totaling 1,285,164.27 dollars.
Foch urges a peace as absolute as the victory and a Rhine frontier to guard civilization. He warns democracies face future aggression, notes Russia and America limit, and calls for vigilance until terms of the armistice are settled.
An advertisement from Philadelphia firm Dr J H Schenck and Son promotes relief for fatigue and weariness, urging readers to consider their covered coated product as a remedy for being too tired to work.
New York reports two troopships docking at quarantine as arrangements proceed for Hoboken. The President Grant carries 4891 officers and men including field artillery brigades and infantry, with many sick and wounded aboard. South Dakota brings 1540 personnel including 56th coast artillery and aero squadron members, while Montana Pueblo Wilhelmina and hospital ships Mercy and Comfort also arrive or prepare to dock with numerous units and casuals aboard.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports Encephalitis lethargica as a newly identified disease in England and hospitals, initially thought similar to infantile paralysis but now deemed distinct. It shows progressive weakness and apathy, with post mortem findings not implicating food or poison, and authorities urged to record all cases.
Detroit News reports Lorenzo Ferret, 70, endured days without a proper meal in freezing conditions. A passerby led him to a restaurant and ordered the best dish. Ferreto, after a long glance at the tempting fare, collapsed and died.
Washington notes a drive to buy war saving stamps on Benjamin Franklin’s 218th birthday to obtain a steel engraving of his likeness. The campaign urges nationwide War Savings Society members to use the stamps to acquire a Franklin portrait and promote thrift as his legacy.
A London Mail summary notes 19th century steps toward women rights including the 1820 whipping act and the 1870 married women's property act, marking first legal status gains. It adds a New London item: Mrs Charles A Sackett's Pequot Colony summer residence burned, about $5,000 loss.
Everett Mass January 18 three men identified as the auto bandits who on December 20 held up shot and robbed Frank R Brown paymaster of the General Electric Co local payroll of 12600. They gave names Thomas Owens John Mulhall and Richard Sweeney. They were recently convicted in New York of freight car breakins and await transfer for Massachusetts trial.
In front of the Hippodrome box office two young women argued over who would pay for the tickets. The brunette, displaying despair, finally took money from her bag and settled the seats. She warned her companion to guard the tickets, noting her friend never opens her pocketbook.
New York January 18 the sub treasury reports a gain of 1 024 000 dollars from banks on Friday.
Highlights from a distant issue note Y M A fair crowds and free admission periods iron river skating by night and moonlit illumination streets. Several local figures move on with travels and appointments including clergy changes, a state pomological society meeting, and a district deputy appointment.
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