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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
3
Classified ads list a Jersey cow producing about four quarts daily for $80 to Elizabeth RF D 2 East Hampton and two eight week old pigs a Hinman milking machine and two yearling heifers sold by W E Mason Middletown telegraph listing.
Maria Luttrell of Middletown in said district is deceased. The administratrix has exhibited her administration account for allowance. The court assigns August 1, 1918 at 10:00 AM in the Middletown probate office for a hearing on the account and directs the administratrix to cite all interested persons at least four days before the hearing.
National League results include Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 3, New York 8 St Louis 0, Philadelphia 3 Chicago 2, Boston 11 12 Cincinnati 5 3. American League shows Chicago 7 Boston 2, Cleveland 8 New York 3, Detroit 2 Philadelphia 1, Washington 3 St Louis 2. Internationale League games: Toronto 5 4 Newark 0 2, Baltimore 6 Syracuse 2, Binghamton 7 3 Rochester 4 0.
International League schedule lists St Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York, Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Boston at Chicago, New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at St Louis, Toronto at ee, Buffalo at Jersey City, Syracuse at Baltimore, and Rochester at Binghamton.
Interesting match expected tonight at Harrison New Jersey as Fred Fulton and Jack Dempsey meet. Both heavyweights are top Willard challengers with strong knockout records in the past year. Ring officials may see a knockout before eight rounds since New Jersey law bans decisions. Fulton’s reach and size give him edge, but Dempsey’s aggression and fighting heart keep him competitive. Fulton’s noted dislike of punishment could shape the bout.
Baseball may run through September 1 under Secretary Baker’s work or fight ruling with a rest for players. Major leagues plan to meet on scheduling, National League likely to finish in October with new players. American League unclear. Clubs weigh finishing schedules and possibly staging the World Series amid renewed fan interest.
The piece notes Czecho Slovak forces across fronts under Austro Hungarian rule and Entente, with 18000 fighting in Italy, 300 deserters hanged, plus troops in Macedonia and France. It cites 300000 Czech Slovak prisoners in Russia, many dead, possibly 100000 still in arms, and 60000 Siberia to France march under Bolshevik accord before turning to peace efforts.
Washington January 27 members of the House ways and means committee seek a new form of taxation to raise 2 billion dollars annually. They expect total revenue far below the 8 billion demanded by the administration, weighing luxury taxes and liquor taxes against potential new measures while rejecting idle land taxes.
With the American army near the Aisne on July 26 a militant chaplain captured by Germans knocked down a German non commissioned officer by hurling a stone and escaped as the officer fired. The tale highlights a daring wartime incident amid reports of a large cotton crop forecast and a promotion at Hartford. The Agriculture Department foresees 15,325,000 bales and high condition ratings, while Benedict M. Holden is raised to brigadier general at the Philadelphia depot.
Religious services listed for Sunday through Thursday across multiple churches including Associated Bible Students Holy Trinity Christ Church South M E First Church of Christ Scientist Swedish Lutheran Swedish Bethel with times for services, sermons, worship and meetings led by various pastors and organizers.
John Galsworthy writes in the Atlantic that French culture rests on a vibrating balance between head and heart. They blend reason and sense with quick, constant inner checks, never fully surrendering to theory or dream. This controlled expression stems from action and reaction, keeping culture near the heart of things.
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