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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
5
American forces pressed northeast of Chateau to seize strong German positions. A German sniper fired on advancing troops while a Massa chusetts man neutralized a grenade thrower. Aviators on both sides operated amid heavy gunfire and balloon assaults. Several Germans surrendered in a ravine during the midday meal.
London reports that 102000 munitions workers are involved in the strike as talks with the government proceed. An Exchange Telegraph dispatch notes the Shef district walkout and a trade union advisory committee meeting with Minister Winston Churchill. The committee urged workers to return pending a government inquiry into the causes of the trouble with Churchill present.
Washington reports American forces pressed the German line between the Ourcq and the Marne and penetrated enemy positions northwest of Jaulgonne to depths of one to two miles. General Pershing’s communique dated July 24, released by the War Office notes local combats and further advances.
Major John Buckley reports 1917 Connecticut class one selectives not inducted total 2 320 with 288 colored. 1918 registrants show 1 659 class one with 56 recolored. deemed fit for military service. August calls for Connecticut about 3 500 men. list likely exhausted by September.
Washington July 25 Secretary keeps decision on the worker order in suspense. He announced the final decision would likely not be public until tomorrow after conferring with Provost General Crowder. The secretary's busy day may force postponement of the conference.
Americans pressed forward with armored cars at night northeast of Chateau ry. German troops retreated under a brilliant harvest glow as American columns held contact after a rapid pullback. fighting continued from 9 a.m. with heavy casualties and renewed pressure.
London July 25 2 45 p m Sixty four divisions 768 000 from four different army groups have been thrown into the fighting on the Aisne Marne front by the Germans. The French crossed the Chateau Thierry railway at Plessier le Helept between Soissons and the Oureq. Allied advance at Vrigny menaces Fismes while the German line suffers from weakened officers and men and heavy losses.
President Wilson's letter to Harry L. Beach of San Antonio states the administration will not back candidates, even when both are loyal, citing Rep. James L. Slayden of Texas Fourteenth District as opposed to the administration. The note signals a precedent for races featuring anti administration challengers.
Theodore Rand of 436 East 18th Street New York arrested at New Haven railroad station and to be sent to federal agents. He was found marking a copy of a socialist paper with a blue pencil and noting I W W activities. Photographic plates were sent to naval intelligence. Police allege Killingworth has pro German activity links.
Washington July 25 Senator Henderson chairman of the Senate mines and mining committee urged President Wilson to back a plan for a $50,000,000 corporation to push production of rare minerals for munitions. He argued the House bill’s licensing provision would discourage production and proposed a substitute placing price fixing and stimulation of output under a government corporation, as the House’s $10,000,000 appropriation seemed inadequate.
A military critic in the Frankfurter Zeitung from The Hague on July 25 asserts the first part of General Foch's plan to stop the German offensive has succeeded. The critic says Foch's offensive aimed to counter Rheims attacks and challenge Hindenburg's broader strategy by seizing strategic reserves from German high command.
Senator King of Utah urged an immediate declaration of war against Germany's allies Turkey and Bulgaria. His resolution awaits Senate foreign relations committee action pending President Wilsons desire. He said administration hopes to deter war by pressuring Turkey and Bulgaria to break with Germany.
One hundred fifty aged and retired coal miners returned to work at Mercersburg Stoneboro to aid wartime fuel supply. They had saved enough to support themselves in retirement and began mining at Mercer Iron & Co. Their first effort yielded 4,000 tons in a new mine opening.
Washington July 25 Senator J Hamilton Lewis warned in the senate that a forthcoming German peace offer will grant Belgium independence Alsace Lorraine to France and Serbia concessions while allowing a free hand in the east. He warned of propaganda at home to sway opinion and possible Russian activity toward the Pacific if accepted. Senator Sherman called for complete renovation of the German government through military victory and condemned peace talks while German forces hold Belgian, Serbian or French territory. He attacked President for appointing Colonel House to study peace conditions and urged wartime resolve until victory.
New York July 25 the alien enemy custodian s department sells more than 250 million of German owned concerns in the United States Otto T Barhard was elected chairman Cleveland H Dodge G L Ingraham Ralph T Stone and Benjamin Griswold named as members Arenstein Koppel Lumber Co a 1 500 000 firm at Koppel Pa employing 1500 men is among first dispositions.
Three hundred seventeen colleges and universities will send chosen students and instructors to Fort Sheridan Plattsburg and the Presidio San Francisco to prepare as assistants to army officers. They will not receive commissions but will conduct campaigns among college men to deter premature enlistments and to enable special government work later.
Washington July 25 Senator King of Utah introduced a resolution asking the secretary of war to reveal how many commissioned army officers receive compensation or gifts from firms supplying army goods. The resolution seeks the names of officers and their connected firms. Action awaits Senate reconvening.
Provost Marshal General Crowder announced enlistments of 1,528 white men from Pennsylvania for the engineer corps to train at Camp Forrest Lytle, Ga, beginning August 21. A call for 1,500 colored men from Virginia was issued to entrain for Camp Humphries between August 1 and 5.
A dispatch from Berne dated July 25 reports Austrian soldiers fired on a crowd of bread rioters in Pilsen, killing five children and one woman and wounding many others as hunger and cries of We are starving filled the streets.
New York reports a rumor that the German crown prince's army was bottled up after a British victory. flags appeared on the stock exchange floor and major stocks rallied after trading resumed. In Washington it is stated that the western front battle continues with vigor as French and British troops advance in strategic areas per War Department dispatches.
Washington reports Senator Thomas of Colorado warned that the allies face a great danger from slowing production. He cited 700 strikes in recent months, including 160 in May and 180 in June, and urged drastic government power to address the crisis. He planned to press the president for labor conscription or a maximum wage law for trades.
A college graduate leaves 15 million to Yale, rivaling historic endowments and redefining success. John W Sterling, class of 1364, a modest New York lawyer, built influence through sage advice and quiet counsel rather than courtroom spectacle, shaping modern legal practice and inspiring future graduates.
London reports that over the last forty eight hours Allied forces advanced as much as three miles between the Aisne and Marne. French troops pushed along a twelve mile arc from Armentieres toward the Outea river and Treloup on the Marne, bringing Fere en Tardennois within artillery range.
British troops pushed their line slightly south of Rossignol wood in the Hebuterne sector during the night, taking a handful of prisoners and six machine guns. German raiders south of Villers-Bretonneux were repelled by a British counterattack, with no British losses reported. Artillery fire remained active north and south of the Scarpe and along the front northern Lens.
An official Rome dispatch to the Italian embassy reports that Austro German forces are preparing a new offensive against Italy. German troops have reached Austria and will join Austrian divisions under German command. The Austrian supreme command reportedly plans to curb Italian advances and monitor Albanian affairs.
Bridgeport reports a coroner finding that a Sunday drowning near Stamford was an accident. Joseph Duddie, 36, and a child named Anna Marianan died when a rowboat capsized as nine bathers crowded aboard. Duddie tossed a baby to nearby swimmers then went for the girl. both disappeared and are presumed drowned in a hole-filled section.
Washington reports expected further sugar cuts with a proposed two pounds per month per person ration. Soft drink makers face about a quarter reduction in demand and some non essential users may be eliminated, according to food administration disclosures.
American mounted patrols cleared the highway north of Jaulgonne forming a contact with allied troops clearing Riz forest eastward. Tanks and armored cars supported infantry as they smashed German machine gun nests and reduced resistance. Additional French and American forces pressed toward the Vesle river from the north.
Serenaded by the Locomobile company band and cheered by hundreds, 149 Bridgeport draftees left for Camp Devens at 9:30 AM. A dozen who did not report on time were rounded up and sent under guard. Mothers and relatives expressed good cheer, spurred by Allied successes on the front.
Amsterdam July 25 Baron von Heinlein former minister of education in the Austrian cabinet has been designated to form a new cabinet according to news from Vienna this afternoon.
Franklin New Hampshire July 25 300 mill and pulp workers at the International Paper Co plant walked out over a dispute concerning the bonus system causing the mill to close for the day.
Market notes show lead quiet with spot and July futures at 8 05. Spelter quiet with spot steady. Prices for September and October trades range around 30 to 46 cents.
Sub-treasury records show a debit of 1 927 099 dollars with 538 377 dollars as credits and total balances of 5 954 607 dollars in New York on July 25. The report outlines liquidity movements and reserve standings for the day.
Philadelphia July 25 Emergency Fleet corporation moves to save steel for shipbuilding by prohibiting all steel shipments abroad. Charles M. Schwab, director general, says this will enable 10,000,000 tons of ships yearly, boosting in yard supply by 60,000 tons monthly and rallying Western production while Delaware river yards face a 300,000 ton monthly surplus. He also cites railroad car allocations as a steel shortage factor.
Stock quotations from Richter and Company bankers and brokers of the New York Stock Exchange rung up for Central Row Hartford listings. Prices, gains, and market movements are summarized for the day.
New York stock pairs show small initial upticks led by steel common climbing to 106 7-8 before retreating. Tobacco Products and American Sumatra showed active trading, while readings for Bald win and Marine preferred advanced amid broader strength. Afternoon reports of Allied victories in France spurred rally, with further gains in General Motors, Reading, and Mexican Petroleum.
Chicago July 25 corn closed 13-4 to 2 1-4 cents lower oats 1-2 to 3-4 lower provisions lower. Corn July 151 3-8 fae page 151 3-4 to 152 Sept 153 5-8 to 1 Oats July Rear 1-8 to 1-4 Some 68 7-8 aie Pork July Me 85 Sept 45.65. seis Sept aio.
Washington reports a government probe into possible German influence in labor conflicts and utilities ownership. Officials say some publicly held utility stocks show German sympathy, complicating wartime labor policy while investigations focus on street car firms near munition centers. A broader data gathering aims to aid other agencies.
The New York Tribune notes thrift in business to aid the war. Fabric mills cut styles from 1000 to 100 or 200 units, freeing capital and machinery. Shoes, paints, tires and delivery staff are trimmed to cut costs while supporting national efforts.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a wife asking Egbert what he would do if she died and whether he would remarry. Egbert responds with a mock pledge of madness and reluctance to give a definite answer, leaving the sentiment unresolved.
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes a respondent asking a candidate about personal salary duties and family implications. The speaker seeks a clear platform covering compensation responsibilities cooking duties and overall stance toward family. The exchange highlights demands for explicit policy and expected governance commitments.
In the Washington Star cartoonish noting, Corntessel replies to a remark on wasted talent, musing on erable cutworms and lawn-mowers as a playful metaphor. The piece appears in a Press Want Ad context, implying humorous or satirical content.
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