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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
2
Across the Aisne to Marne theater German forces press along the Soissons area and toward the Chalons railway. Allied lines hold near Rheims while German prestige drives falter at Paris' edge as reserves mass to defend the Chalons railway corridor.
On June 1 lines between Hans and Rheims saw fresh fighting with Rheims still in Allied hands. British and French units attacked Neuilly St. Front as Germans pressed along the Marne sector. Ferocious combat north and west of Rheims and near Vierzy and Chacise-Vierzy produced village handoffs and several hundred German casualties. Reports note violent fighting from Chateau-Thierry to Dormans and Alsace fronts with the German advance checked along the Rheims line. James S. Clarke of New Jersey dies at 76 after a long career in public service.
Washington reports senators start a broad push to define and curb profiteering tied to wartime demand. Three Borah sponsored resolutions seek data from treasury war and FTC to identify profiteers and aim to tax harvest profits heavily in the new revenue bill.
Richter & Company reports two key factors affecting markets: anticipated higher taxes, especially on income, profits and luxuries, plus the German advance on the western front. Wilson seeks drastic tax increases to raise about 4 million dollars. Stocks show varied activity across life, fire, industrials, and utilities, with some firms like American Hardware, Bigelow Hartford Carpet, and Stanley Works delivering notable price movements.
London June 1 Lady Randolph Churchill mother of Colonel Winston Churchill minister of munitions married Montagu Porch an officer in the British army today The ceremony was held at the Paddington registry office The bride is American and the event marks a notable union in society circles
Official dispatches to the state department report the impact of aerial raids on German towns and cities. The symptoms described include civilian disruption and fear among residents as wartime bombardments continue.
Lieutenant Nungesser, a famed French aviator, has been awarded every military medal. He has endured multiple wounds, refused hospitalization, and twice had to be lifted into his plane for flights. He flew fifty three bombing raids over German lines and downed more than twenty enemy planes.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Rheinische Westfälische Zeitung as saying the western front offensive should end the war and that France is beaten with no help from Britain or the United States. Hamburger Nachrichten notes the offensive may stall due to French reserves and railway shortages. Vorwärts predicts the next major operation will occur further north.
Lieutenant Louis Marshall Ream, son of Norman B. Ream, married Barbara Weaver in a Congregational church ceremony led by Rev. William Chase with Rev. Dr. Hogman assisting. A reception followed at the Weaver home as the couple plans to reside in Chevy Chase Maryland.
On the Toul sector May 81 delayed report says American forces pressed air activity all day. Lieut Douglass Campbell from Mount Hamilton California, a new ace, engaged a German two seater, forced it into a diving retreat and ultimately shot it down after a twenty minute pursuit. The German observer stood upright, lacking ammunition, and attempted not to surrender as Campbell closed in and fired. The foe dived earthward as bullets streamed from the American plane.
Isle, Minnesota, once a village of seventy five residents on the Soo line near Mille Lacs Lake, lost its youth and teams as twenty locals joined the Marine Corps. The town remains, but without its baseball team and brass band, shattered by war.
Washington reports the War Industries Board official says the war will consume about eighty percent of the year’s steel output with only around twenty six percent available for lesser essential industries. The impact likely cuts pleasure automobile production by about eighty percent. In a separate item Congress member Tilson honors Major Raoul Lufbery of Walling Connecticut for his death in France in aerial combat with a German aviator.
Coal will be advanced 25 cents a ton on June 1. W S Whitney drives a fine horse bought from Edward Lee. Highland House Westfield to open June 22. Louis Strauss of New York visiting old friends. Gilshenan hotel on Rapallo avenue opened this morning. Mrs Wadsworth and Miss Casey of New York visiting Miss Lebor. Col Joseph T Elliott attended drill of 2d regiment in New Haven last night. Brewer has 46 star flags with two new states to be added July 1. Commodore Bishop and Henry Woodward conveyed the George M Pratt club to Glen Grove for a clam bake yesterday. Expressman Rogers dragged the large yacht Olive to the river for D T Haines. Henry Woodman and Charlie Chafe displaying 25 trout caught yesterday. Barnum Bailey circus arrived in four special trains. Ferry crowded all day with circusgoers. Wesleyan defeated Trinity at Hartford 8 to 1 yesterday. I E Palmer gave money to buy circus tickets for each employee. Infanta Isabel la daughter of King Alfonso ill Madrid June 1. The king’s illness has shown improvement as epidemic sweeps Spain. Telegraph and theatres disrupted in parts of Madrid.
A pair of phrases reflect unity and shared purpose, contrasting with a call for civic virtue beyond party labels as a person seeks a reliable, ethical standard in political life. The quotes underscore harmony and patriotism across divergent viewpoints.
The ad highlights crochet spreads priced at $1.79 with fringe and attractive designs. Ripplette spreads cost $1.98 and are promoted for easy washing and durability. Full sized bed spreads with raised patterns are $1.98, and good sheets are offered at 98 cents and $1.35 with standard bleached cotton and felled center seam.
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