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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
4
A fragmentary newspaper item shows an address listing 299 Main St and a building at 394 Midletown with references to the press and wire service editorial rooms. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
Weather report from Mt Higby station today lists a high of 81 and a low of 58 with 66 at noon and a 29.66 barometer, wind northeast and cloudy skies. The page mixes forecasts, political talk on public office, wartime commentary, and notes on infrastructure, taxation, and press industry realities.
The article notes New Britain will discuss a tunnel plan to remove the dangerous grade crossing, a problem that has caused many accidents for decades. It mentions similar dangers in country places and in crowded New England cities like Middletown, predicting public welcome once abolished.
The New York Sun reports British forester Edward Percy Stebbing views northeastern Russia, especially Archangel and Vologda regions, as a vast virgin forest resource essential to postwar timber demand. He notes German designs threaten control, warns America may aid Europe’s reconstruction, and highlights the need to protect and develop this distant but pivotal forest belt.
The New York World notes Charles Evans Hughes conducts the aircraft investigation quietly and without sensationalism. It criticizes senators for rushing conclusions, praising Hughes for careful, evidence based work that eschews public fanfare while aiming to produce solid, trustworthy findings.
A New York Globe account portrays Germany as barbarous, noting no regeneration in Berlin or among its leaders. The piece likens Berlin’s conduct to Attila and Tamerlane and describes brutal acts under German orders.
A reprinted patriotic verse extols the United States and Great Republic. It envisions naval power on the Northern Sea, a ready army, and ships building in ports and yards. The poem celebrates global freedom, a war for peace, and the defeat of tyranny. External source: London Chronicle.
The Boston Post lauds Portugal for sending about 250,000 well trained soldiers into the Western Front, claiming this force equals roughly five million Americans in proportion. It commends Portuguese bravery, parade zeal, and urges greater recognition and flag display for this allied contribution.
Ivoryton presents Over the Top, a vivid screen adaptation of Empey's famous book at the Thelma for Tuesday matinee and evening shows.
An advertisement claims thousands of young men and women can find profitable employment in office work through available courses. It promotes stenography and bookkeeping training and urges prompt written inquiries for details.
The Official Getatts dated Tue May 28 1918 reports patent reports from Arthur B Jenkins, patent solicitor. It lists assignors and assignees across Connecticut and nearby states including William Achtmeyer for garter pads, Frederick E and Keeney E Banning for anti sk ids, Howard M Barber for sheet collecting, William H Burt for tube bending, John F Carpmill for bit, Edward E Claussen for plastic article making, Edward B Craft and John N Reynolds for Western Electric automatic exchange, Henry D Olier Jr for lamp ventilating structures, Marie A Ferguson for lar protector, Carl Hedstrom for side car construction, Walter Myers for ornamental stitch sewing machine, Joseph Sachs for clip, Ralph R Sanford for seam for rain coats, Erich R Seifert for bobbin winding, Thomas B Stephenson for pinion filling, Clarence C Stirling for electric snap switch, Charles R H Visscher for lunch box, Philip K Williams for soap cake trademarks, and Peter Earle for rheumatism remedy preparations.
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