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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1919

Page

5

Stock Market Moves and Mixed Trading in New York

New York stock trading opened steady with room for gains but soon turned irregular as prices largely eased. Mexican Petroleum fluctuated between 164 3 4 and 167 while Steel common swung from 92 to 90 3 4 and back. Consolidated Gas fell to 87 1 8, B R T touched 18 3 8, Cuba Cane Sugar slid to new lows, and Marine issues fluctuated with mixed gains and losses throughout the day.

New York Mexican Petroleum Steel Common Baldwin Locomotive Consolidated Gas Amaconda Southern Pacific Baldwin Cuba Marine Preferred Marine Atlantic Gulf and West Indies

Lawson Loses Case Over Support for Daughter-in-Law Family

Thomas W. Lawson acting as his own lawyer failed to have dismissed his daughter-in-law's equity bill for support of herself and four children. Lieut Arnold Law serves in the army. Judge Jenny ruled the daughter-in-law's claim proper to come before the court in equity.

Tom” Lawson Boston Thomas W. Lawson Superior Court Equity Lieut Arnold Law Jenny

Society Card Play Restart Scheduled for Feb First

Misunderstanding over the start date leads the committee from several societies to restart the society card tournament on February first. A committee meeting at Red Men's hall Saturday evening will set new dates and cancel last week’s games.

Red Men's Hall

Poultry Show Arrivals Flood Town Hall

Poultry and teams with boxes of birds were arriving at the town hall all day for the show which starts Tuesday morning. Cages filled rapidly as birds were unloaded and several cages were set up this afternoon.

The Day of Romance Amid Postwar Adjustments

War veterans return home and romance surges as thousands plan marriages yet practical life tests loom. The piece weighs idealistic romance against real duties, cautioning couples to consider breadwinning, family life, and personal growth beyond wartime dreams. It notes enduring wartime marriages exist but warns some may face sorrow if impractical.

Sian

Ford Campaign Tied to Massive Michigan Push

Truman Newberry filed counter charges against Henry Ford and Michigan Democrats with the Senate claiming Ford ran the most elaborate campaign in state history. He alleged Ford agencies served as headquarters supplying cars and literature to campaign workers, citing a $750,000 booklet and $10,000 distribution cost. Democratic postmasters allegedly delayed mail and other mail matter. The Senate defeated attempts to block the Pomerene resolution, voting 37 to 26 to send it to the committee on audit and control.

Washington Henry Ford Michigan Senate Truman H. Newberry Newberry Ford Pomerone Marshall Committee On Audit and Control

Battle for Lebaudy Estate in Mineola Trial

French consul general Henri Geiran protests the appointment of Mme Lebaudy as administratrix of Jacques Lebaudy estate. He argues the alleged wife is not the legal spouse and that the true heirs Robert Lebaudy and the Countess De Fels in France should control the estate. The dispute follows the late Jacques Lebaudy's death after being shot by his wife on January 11.

Jacques Robert Lebaudy Countess de Fels France Home Office Jacques Lebaudy

Road programs for veterans in rural and forest projects

A House bill introduced by Representative Flood of Virginia proposes $200 million for rural post roads and $9 million for forest roads and trails to employ discharged soldiers sailors and marines. Of the 200 million, 50 million would fund the remainder of the current fiscal year ending June 30 and 75 million would be appropriated for the fiscal years ending June 30 1920 and June 30 1921.

Washington Representative Flood Virginia

Montenegro to decide future government form soon says King Nicholas

King Nicholas told British consul-general Sir J. R. Parkington that allies promised Montenegro a future political form and that he would accept the decision when it is offered. The message was dated London January 27.

Montenegro London Nicholas J. R. Parkington

Socialism Sparking Strife in Germany Over Its Kind

The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that despite socialism being widespread in Germany, the nation is shedding blood over disputes about which form of socialism is best. The remark highlights fresh clashes in a country under socialist influence.

Germany Cleveland Plain Dealer

Arrived from Overseas Captain E Harold King Reports Safe Arrival

Captain E Harold King, son of Mr and Mrs Gearald B King of High Street, telephoned his parents from New York City last evening to say he arrived safely and is a patient at Polyclinic hospital. Members of the today visited him.

Overseas E. Harold King Gearald B. King High Street New York City Polyclinic Hospital The Today

Ensign Krylenko Captured by Anti-Bolshevik Forces

A Copenhagen dispatch reports Ensign Krylenko, former Bolshevik Army commander, captured in Russia by General Krasnoff while attempting to reach Krasnoff's camp on a spying mission.

Ensign Kevienko Krylenko Russia Ensign Krylenko Krasnoft Copenhagen Krasnoff

Boy Hero Learns to Brave Thin Ice Rescue

Leon Hamilton 16 of Merrick braved dangerous Agawam River ice to rescue his 18-year-old brother Louis from drowning near Agawam meadows. Leon skated across thin ice with a pole, endured multiple near slips, and pulled Louis to shore where both received care. officials and humane society consider recognition by the Carnegie hero commission.

Holyoke Leon Hamilton Ella Hamilton Merrick Agawam River Agawam Meadows Louis Leon Lotus Marshall Belmer Massachusetts Humane Society

Drink Habit Surrenders to TESCUM

Tescum powders claim to destroy taste for whiskey ale beer or other stimulants and are sold by druggists including Charles A Pelton with a steel-bound money refund guarantee. Thousands of wives and mothers testify to its simplicity and home use, with secrecy claimed as a benefit.

Charles A. Pelton

Obituary notices for Jacob Schaefer and others

Obituary notices report Jacob Schaefer of 162 Highland avenue died at Middlesex Hospital aged 58. Survived by wife, nine children, mother, and six brothers. Funeral from St Andrew's chapel Warwick street, burial Pine Grove. Also notices Funeral of Thomas F Kelly from 436 High Street with mass at St John’s and burial in St John’s cemetery. Funeral of Mrs Lillian Griffin from Schuyler avenue with high mass at St Francis church and burial in St John’s cemetery.

Jacob Schaefer Highland Avenue Middlesex Hospital New York City Jacob Elizabeth Ott Schaefer Leonard Lynn Mass Willard Hick Middletown George New Haven Albert U. S Camp Mills John Conklin Essex Martha Helen Herman Edna Elizabeth Schaefer George J Edward P Fred L Charles A William J Albert ‘A Boston Elizabeth M. Schaefer St. Andrew’s Chapel Warwick Street Frank Flood German Pine Grove Cemetery Lillian Griffin Schuyler Avenue St. Francis’ Church Francis A. Jordan Martin Delaney Joseph Conroy William Laverty Charles Rau William Curtain Thomas McIntyre St. John’s Cemetery

Obituaries and Funeral Notices Rapidly Update in South Farms Area

Adeline Frances Elliott widow of Benjamin P. Elliott dies at 81 in her South Farms home. Funeral from 52 East Main Street on Tuesday at 2 30 officiated by Rev P M Binnington. burial in Indian Hill. James A Lucey funeral held at 565 Zion Street and Church of the Immaculate Conception with high mass. Interment in St John’s Middleton. Richard Leah Douglas 11 days old dies at Middlesex Hospital. funeral at John P Bacon parlors and Indian Hill. Wallace Tryon of South Farms dies aged 65 10 in Hubbard district. funeral announced later.

Adeline Frances Elliott Benjamin P. Elliott East Main Street South Farms William and Lucy Clark Corey P. M. Binnington Christchurch Indian Hill Cemetery James A. Lucey Zion Street Hartford Church of the Immaculate Conception M. A. Sullivan Maurice Foley H. Geer David Fitzgibbons John Cotter William Cotter James Cotter St. John’s Cemetery Middletown Richard Leah Douglas George H. and Marguerite Nickel Douglas Middlesex Hospital John P. Bacon F. F. German Wallace Tryon Hubbard District Franklin and Jane Squires Tryon

Death of Mrs Anna Broughton at 18 Prospect Street

Anna wife of William Broughton died at her home this morning after a three month illness. She leaves her husband and three sons John King John and William Broughton. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Anna William Broughton Prospect Street John King John

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Woman

A Columbia Pennsylvania testimonial reports recovery after severe back pain and fatigue. The letter credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for improving health, citing tonic roots and herbs as the curative force working on the female organism.

Columbia Lydia E. Pinkham Elizabeth May R.F.D

Funeral service for Philomena Hubel held at home and chapel

The funeral for Philomena Hubel was held this afternoon starting at 2 o'clock from her late home at 25 Oak Street, continuing at 2:30 at St. Andrew's chapel with Rev. Pr. F German officiating, followed by interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Philomena Hubel Oak Street St. Andrew’s Chapel Pr. F Pine Grove Cemetery

Another Lost Dauphin Rumor Swirls Over German Heir

Chicago Tribune weighs a sensational report on the disappearance of the elder son of the former German crown prince. At thirteen, he is a minor whose rights cannot be renounced. The piece draws parallels to prior revivals of royal legends and questions whether a future Hohenzollern heir might resurface amid German political change.

Germany Evert Louis XVI Eleazar Williams Green Bay Dauphin of France Hohenzollern Brandenburg

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