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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
4
Haven June 3 Weather Report for Haven and Connecticut
Government Weather Report notes fair conditions in Haven with cooler nights and light north winds for Connecticut. High pressure over southern regions brings pleasant weather, while thunderstorm activity is reported across several states. temperatures range from the 50s to 90s with varying cloudiness and coastal readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Connecticut
Lake
Mississippi River
Texas
North Dakota
Iowa
Utah
Dakota
New Jersey
Florida
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Bosago
Denver
Detroit
Hartford
Hatteras
Jackie
Kansas City
Nantucket
New Ha
New Orleans
New York
Norfolk
Northfield
Pittsburg
Portland
St. Louis
St. Ih
Washington
Mt Higby Weather and War News Jumble
Weather report from Mt Higby covers twenty hours to noon with highs near 87, lows around 73.5, barometer at 26 inches, light west winds and clear skies. The piece then wanders through war talk, politics, Red Cross support, and critiques of profiteering, reflecting a mix of local weather data and national headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Higby
Army of 17 000 in Con register on Wednesday
The piece notes 17 000 right young men forming a state army on a Wednesday in Washington is described as a convincing argument of national manpower. General Wood bids farewell to troops, praising duty and patriotism while urging everyone to do their best for victory. It also criticizes selective prohibition and privileged access to alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conregister
Wood
Fairfield County to Use Prisoners for County Work
Fairfield county commissioners plan to house inmates in the county jail and put them to work in a state section outside the area. The public advocates say it is an excellent idea as productive labor will benefit the government. They argue the current national awakening targets non producers and that work under proper conditions never harmed anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County
Shipbuilding Boom Surprises World Amid War Drive
The article notes rapid ship construction in a country not used to quick work, with vessels launched in a month. It highlights the era’s high productivity, contrasts with Germany’s peace drive, and urges continued national production to hasten the war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Roosevelt Attitude Draws Concern From Journal Court
The New Haven Journal-Courier weighs Mr Roosevelt and Mr Tafts meeting in a Chicago dining room. It argues Roosevelt undermines his popularity with harsh criticism of President Wilson, labels his attacks as unfounded and destructive, and says his usefulness lies near Tafts field, not his current course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Roosevelt
New Haven Journal-Courier
Mr. Taft
Chicago
Roosevelt
Wilson
Taft
President Wilson
Germany’s reliance on indemnities over taxes
The German finance minister opposes an income tax, counting on Allied war indemnities to cover deficits. While Britain and the United States raise over four billion dollars each through taxes, Germany collects less than a quarter. War debt exceeds the treasury, forcing Austria to push for victory or collapse.
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New York Globe
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Frankfurter Zeitung
IOU
Caeret
Saybrook Notes and Local Social and Rail Traffic Update
Local residents listed with addresses in Hartford New Britain Springfield and Saybrook. War bureau plans Thrift stamp drive at Old Saybrook club room. Shore Line electric railway coal supply from Norwich. June heat reaches 90 in many areas. over 1 000 cars pass state bridge weekly. Notable visitors: Hon and Mrs Morgan G Bulkeley at Fenwick. Church services held. several residents visit relatives. State Guard drill at Town hall grounds. Matilda Snow vacationing in Springfield and Worcester. Charlie Chaplin in The Floor Walker at Saybrook Town hall Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River O
Walter Carpenter
New Britain
F. W. Burgey
Ella Mannill
W. A. Morgan
Hartford
Charles A. Smith
Springfield
H. P
War Bureau Board
Old Saybrook Club
Norwich
Shore Line Electric Railway
State Bridge
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Fenwick
M. J. Golden
New Haven
William H. Pond
Obed’s Heights
J. A. Allendin
Guilford
Mary Murphy
M. P. Murphy
Ferry
Katherine E. Golden
Russell Cowles
Hast Lyme
State Guard
Company G
Town Hall
Matilda Snow
Worcester
Charlie Chaplin
Saybrook Town Hall
Misses Andeen Guests. Church Ladies Meet Next Tuesday
June 3 Higganum brief notes list visitors and events. Rev. Caldwell and Mrs Caldwell host at the parsonage. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church plans its annual meeting Tuesday at 3 pm. Memorial services were held at Little City cemetery with drum corps and Liberty chorus. Children rehearse for Children's Day at the Congregational church next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Sawyer
Carlson
Beda Brainard
Northfield
Mass
Little City Cemetery
Liberty Chorus
Ivanette Bailey
Middletown
Gordon Cody
Glastonbury
Central Conn. Power and Light Company
Henry Webb
Webb
Ida Webb
New Hartford
Chester Notes From June Weekend Visits
Chester residents welcomed visitors over the weekend with a list of arrivals and departures. Charles Moraveck of Ayer Massachusetts visited his parents while Charles Stroudt of the naval reserves stayed a few days at his home. Mrs. C E Lord returned to Middletown after a stay with friends. Robert Wilcox returned to New York after spending the week end with his family. The women’s monthly home missionary meeting is set for June 6 at 2 p.m. at Mrs William Foster’s home. Children’s day will be observed at the Congregational church with a patriotic program by the primary Sunday school. Mr and Mrs G O Gadd, their children, and Miss Agnes Ostling of Wallingford and New Britain visited Mrs G E Ostling Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Charles Moraveck
Ayer
Mass
Devens
Charles Stroudt
C. E. Lord
Middletown
Robert Wilcox
New York
William Foster
Congregational Church
G. O. Gadd
Agnes Ostling
Wallingford
New Britain
G. E. Ostling
Broadway success double feature The Guilty Man and Fatty at Coney Island
A. H. Wood presents The Guilty Man, a Paramount super production and picture sensation of the year, paired with Fatty at Coney Island, a two part comedy starring Arbuckle in this showcase advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wood
Paramount
Paramount Arbuckle
Fatty
Coney Island
Adv
Cromwell Baseball Team Beats East Hampton 13 to 7
Cromwell defeated East Hampton Y M C A 13 to 7 in a Saturday afternoon game. Visitors included Daniel Troy from Bridgeport and Harold Barrows. Others visited town. local exchanges note a poisoning of two cows and a forthcoming wedding of Ruth Austin to Lt. Roland T. Beers on Wall Street Tuesday at 4.
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Cromwell
East Hampton Y. M. C. A
Cromwell Baseball Club
Daniel Troy
Bridgeport
Howard Boardman
Hartford
Arthur Ahlquist
E. Savage
M. I. Savage
West Haven
Wall Street
Letter from Maury Shea Describes 48-Hour Battle and POW News
Mrs P Shea of Grove Street receives a letter from son Maury Shea of the 102d detailing a 48 hour battle in which the unit narrowly escaped with their lives He names Herdman and mentions telling Herdmans sister Mrs Oliver F Bengston of High Street that her brother is safe but a prisoner of war likely held until after the war He also references Arn old Umba reported missing at the same time as Herdman and notes prisoners of war he fears will not return yet officials reported them missing in official records
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Shea
Grove Street
Maury Shea
102D
Herdman
Oliver F. Bengston
High Street
Arnold Umba
Deep River Notices and Local Happenings
Deep River area reports confirm Corporal Leon Schlick from Camp Devens visited his parents. Bishop J J Nilan will confirm a large class at St Josephs Church. Sea View Pomona Grange meets June 13 in Killingworth. Board of education to hold important meeting tomorrow. Traffic through Main Street heavy with an estimated 2000 cars. Various residents and visitors noted from Hartford Middletown and New Haven. Also ads for The Guilty Man Broadway show at a local theater.
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Deep River
Leon Schlick
Camp Devens
Joseph B. Schlick
J. J. Nilan
Hartford
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Sea View Pomona
Main Street
R. R. Cone
Nellie Barry
Middletown
Ernest Phelps
H. D. Tyler
Albert Frank
Winchester Arms Company
John Marvin
C. R. Marvin
Daphne Selden
The
Equal Suffrage, Society
A. E. Brewster
Wallace Hunter
Harry Hulse
Kirtland Rankin
Philathea Society
Baptist Chapel
Harold W. Rankin
Capitol City
Pratt, Read & Company
William Morton
Essex
Richard Tiley
Perley Classen
New Haven
Jennie Starkey
Red Cross
Ernest Anderson
Washington, D. C
Edward Anderson
France
Anderson
Ivoryton
Jonah M. Kelly
Howard Graves
Comstock Cheney Plant Resumes Work and Parish Mass Schedule
Ivoryton notes the Comstock Cheney Co. plant resumes operations after a brief shutdown. Parish updates include regular masses, a high mass for soldiers, confession for St Johns school children, Holy Communion masses for children, and Benediction. Several parishioners reported returns from New Jersey and trips, with community events and a meeting of the L A to A O H planned for Friday.
Red and Black Triumphs Over Hoboken Nine 4-2
Wesleyan defeated Hoboken 4 to 2 on Saturday afternoon after scoring three runs in the first inning. Changes in the lineup included Boote unable to catch, Easton in, Tomlinson called for naval aviation with Watson substituting at first. The home team, coming off defeats by Massachusetts teams, still secured the win. The college church announced Communion on Sunday morning June 16 at 9 o clock for alumni attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
Wesleyan
Boote
Easton
Tomlinson
Naval Aviation
Watson
Massachusetts
College
High School Notes Rehearsal and Chorus Meet
There will be a rehearsal of the orchestra this evening. The senior chorus will meet in the assembly hall tomorrow at the third period. Miss Nejako attends a meeting of the Council of Defence at East Hartford this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly Hall
Nejako
Council of Defence
East Hartford
Pains in Back and Side Attributed to Functional Derangement
Kansas City reader Mrs. L. Timmerman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending her back and side pain and headaches after six bottles. The ad promotes the remedy for women with nervousness blues and related symptoms and invites letters to the Pinkham firm in Lynn Massachusetts for personal advice while keeping responses confidential.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Lydia E. Pinkham
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