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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
5
Mooners Samuel C Mengel and Desauss Sun sunk carolina survivors checked up. The report notes added toll figures for the U boat incident and lists named survivors and locations.
Submarine activity near American shores reported as schooners Samuel C Mengel and Desauss added to the list. U boats sunk off New York 175 miles away with eleven survivors reaching port. Desauss torpedo hole noted, crew unknown. Secretary Daniels vows to keep door to France open despite hazards. Carolina arrives in New York with 154 passengers and 94 crew. confirmed loss of life with 16 dead and eleven still missing according to latest reports.
The report details ongoing losses from German U boats near the Atlantic. Vessels including the Samuel G and Desauss are sunk, with 11 crew members aboard the Desauss killed. The Carolina survivors arrive in New York, while other ships like the Eva B. Douglas and the City of Columbus reach ports with passengers.
Southington June 5 Samon Datz a boarder in the home of Slatiznotnik shot his landlady Stesmania otnik 24 in a Mildale Park tenement. She died at 7 15 this morning after being wounded at 10 last night. He then shot himself to death with a revolver. Neighbors and Dr. Wolman notified the coroner.
A jitney bound for East Hampton from Main and Court streets nearly lost a rear wheel on the left side as it began its run. The vehicle halted and passengers alighted quickly. A search for the wheel turned up nothing. authorities believe it fell off en route from Chatham. The near miss was a fortunate escape for those aboard.
Bridgeport report details John Bagus who, after a personal crisis, shot himself seated in a rocker at his home. Further context from the today’s dispatch notes the incident occurred in Bridgeport with authorities responding promptly to the scene.
Washington reports Senator Sheppard of Texas announced the Randall amendment to make the nation bone dry during the war is dead after talks with President Wilson and food administrator Herbert Hoover. Hoover reportedly opposed the measure as unnecessary and unwise, warning it would prompt whiskey drinking on a large scale. The amendment, adopted by the House as a rider, would halt $6 million in funding unless foodstuff use to produce light wine and beer during the war is banned.
Wounded Americans arriving from the Marne tell of praise for the Alpine chasseurs known as the Blue Devils. They describe German targets taken with success until German artillery halted the advance. Marines attacked Jaulgonne in four waves, capturing seventy five Germans in a dugout. many prisoners were old or very young and exhausted.
Washington June 5 final plans for calling 200000 selective service men to the colors were announced by Provost Marshal General Crowder. The call will be issued tomorrow and camps will start June 24. All states except Arizona will be asked to furnish men. A prior order on June 20 to 24 will send 40000 colored selectives to camp. A 25000 men two month technical training course begins this month. The June total aims at 265000 with 35000 more to reach 300000 for the month. Additional calls for mechanics may follow.
Frank Russo, second victim in a Black Hand vendetta, died in a Bridgeport hospital from gunshot wounds suffered while walking last night. He had been arrested after an attempted murder of Giuseppe Spattofolo on May 24, who was shot while walking with about $7,000 in cash and $5,500 in jewelry. Russo denied knowledge of Spattofolo and was released on bonds. Police have no clue to the shooter.
Representative Rogers charged in Washington that many draft slackers evade conscription due to delayed treaties with Allies. He noted a February claim of a treaty with Great Britain and Canada awaiting Senate confirmation. Vanderbilt Estate in Oakdale offered to the Red Cross as a convalescent hospital for soldiers, with capacity for about 1,500 patients.
London reports from Central News say Italian banker Giuseppe Petrinel la, reputedly worth 50 million dollars, has committed suicide amid a personal crisis after his brother was arrested and charged with trading with the enemy.
Stamford Connecticut plans a daily one minute silent prayer for allied victory starting June 5 at Sound Beach. The fire department whistle will signal the moment of prayer, with residents expected to pause as a mark of support.
Stamford set today confiscated over two tons of bigg oy flour found concealed in two widely separated sections of the city. Food Administrator Abraham Spelke led the action and announced the seizure as part of enforcement efforts.
Finn’s Overland shows fill the Grove street lot with a large fair, bright booths, and a complete midway. The 1400 ft circus side show and Wild Bill Tanner thrill nightly while the monkey speedway and Hawaiian village offer laughs and dances. The carnival runs Friday Saturday evenings and a matinee Saturday.
Indianapolis dispatch reports former vice president and Indiana senator Charles Warren Fairbanks died at his home at 8 55 PM after a long chronic nephritis. He was 66 and had been twice nominated for vice president on the Republican ticket. Family remained at his bedside except Major Richard Fairbanks in France.
Washington June 5 the war industries board declared war on profiteering against the public in finished goods bought by the government. Its price fixing committee said that where war needs cause scarcity a fair price will be set. Early targets include cotton duck gauze gingham wood products finished cotton and silk copper steel gasoline and petroleum products.
Washington June 5. The Wilson administration has adopted ensuring supremacy of equipment for the allies as its task, aiming to rush overseas gear to replace losses from the Western Front offensive. The plan prioritizes machine guns, of which many have been captured by German forces.
State's Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn said the court will set a date for the trial of Mrs. Amy E. Archer Gilligan after other cases are disposed of. Gilligan was sentenced to hang for poisoning at Windsor home and won a new trial from the Connecticut Supreme Court this spring.
In Berlin Vice-President Paasche of the Reichstag told the assembly that the command of the sea is no longer decisive and with a free hand in the east Germany hopes for a decisive blow and an honorable peace. The remark was cited by Central News from Amsterdam.
Professor Scott Nearing, indicted radical leader, informs the Socialist party he will not run for Congress. In New York branches meeting, Nearing is recommended as their nominee, but he replies that he can best aid the labor movement by writing, speaking, and organizing, not seeking office.
Elias Jacoby, longtime law partner of the late Charles W. Fairbanks, was chosen imperial potentate of the Ancient Arabic Order of Mystic Shrine at Atlantic City New Jersey. Other officers named include W Freeland Hendrick of Philadelphia as deputy potentate FE L Garretson of Tacoma as imperial chief rabban Ernest A Cutts of Savannah as imperial assistant rabban James S McCandless of Honolulu as high priest and prophet John T Jones of Oklahoma as oriental guide Conrad V Dyckman of New York City as first ceremonial master James H Chandler of Kansas City as second ceremonial master and David A Crossland of Montgomery as imperial captain of the guards.
John Zawisza, member of Company C, was the first to enlist at the Berkeley Divinity School lawn recruiting tent last summer and died in action. He was about 19, the oldest of Mrs. Mary Zawisza's family, and lived at 191 William Street. Before enlisting he worked as a driver for Lawton and Son, coal dealers.
Anna Mihalski, 21, of New Britain, was arrested at the carnival grounds on North Main Street by local police on complaint of New Britain police. She faces theft charges for stealing a wrist watch while employed with Finn's Overland shows visiting the city. Police from New Britain took her back to stand trial.
Grain figures show corn closing 1-4 to 2 cents lower with June at 130 and August at 133 3 8. Oats slid 1-2 to 1 3 8 with June at 71 1 2. Pork, lard and ribs posted July and September futures with July pork at 41.30 and September at 41.70, July lard at 24.32, September 24.75, ribs July 22.37 and September 22.82.
Eddie S. Davis sold to Adam Cyranowiz and his wife Mariana a parcel at the southeast corner of College and Water streets known as Nos 1 and 7. The grant reserves a right to use the west side reway in common and to excavate for sewers or a water main for repairs for houses in the rear.
A dialogue fragment shows a couple debating true devotion as one asks if love would endure upon inheriting a million dollars. The snippet ends with the line and a garbled trailing phrase.
A confidential letter from the Devil to Kaiser Wilhelm, decoded by Eugene H Blake. The Devil urges the German leader to stop widespread brutality, spare neutrals, and abandon ambitions for world domination, arguing peace requires surrendering power and ending aggressive war policies.
Washington reports reveal one million young men aged 21 since last June 5 registered nationwide. Early data show smoother processes at local boards, with expected complete returns by Friday noon. Officials anticipate about 750000 ready for military duty to reinforce Pershing’s forces in France.
Stock quotations from Richter and Company bankers and brokers of the New York Stock Exchange list figures for Hartford listings. The report covers central row成交 bids asks and notable price movements in several active securities.
Camp Devens Mass June 5 night sniping begins in trenches used by division schools with flares rockets flood and search lights aiding snipers students. The exhibition is directed by Lieut E G Sandell and night bayonet attacks are shown tomorrow night. A new examining board reviews efficiency and qualifications of commissioned officers at the cantonment chaired by Col J F Preston with Lieut Col G W Stuart Major James A Sarrat and Capt Franklin D Putnam. First Lieut Hugh H Craig from Shippensburg Pa is promoted to captain and assigned to the 301st field signal battalion.
The Saturday Evening Post editorial criticizes frequent parades as dulling public attention and harming production. It urges focused, cost effective messaging over large displays, arguing hard work and practical appeals better sustain wartime resolve than ongoing mass demonstrations.
New York stock market opened with strong demand for Steel industry shares. Baldwin Locomotive surged to 91 1 2 after hitting 90 1 2 amid renewed accumulation, while Steel common rose to 101 and Midvale Steel to 51 1 2. Tobacco Products led gains, advancing to 65 3 8 with United Cigar Stores up 15 8 to 96 1 4. New Haven slipped to 41 1 8 from 43 3 8 as readings fluctuated through forenoon.
In New York on June 5 metal prices show lead as strong on spot at 730 with June 730 to 750. Spelter remains firm with June 7 at 14 to 740 and futures for July August and September at 740 to 750.
London Daily Chronicle notes Viscount Bryce as a premier historian statesman and ambassador who helped unite the United States and Britain. It highlights his international honors from France to the United States and his wit, referencing a Union League Club dinner anecdote about two Scotsmen and a song at ten o clock.
Suit filed by Rollin A. Tyler as executor of Susan G. Philli es against heirs in Deep River to recover alleged board lodging and nursing owed under a 1910 will. Plaintiffs claim total due of 2 536.16 after accounting for $1 503.85 already received. Died October 18, 1917. Will left $500 to Braddock and $1008.85 previously paid. Justice Coulter presiding. Judge Carlson filed appearance.
The Rev. Douglas Horton spoke at the Grand and M theatres on Saturday evening on the topic Dangers To America. The program noted him as a "Four-Minute" man and described the subject as a warning to audiences.
Perry Sexton and Finn M. H. S. alumni visited the school today for Miss Chase's English class. They discussed scenes from Silas er to benefit the Red on Wednesday, June 12.
In New York Post commentary the drift toward centralizing war funds is praised as faster and more efficient. Philadelphia and Baltimore already adopt larger mergers with multiple centers joining. The piece argues pooling resources reduces repeated drives and sustains public support through a single strong wave of patriotism.
The Springfield Republican notes the New York Democrats face a murky governor nomination with a dark horse likely. Ro and Ro refuse campaign roles, Hearst’s viability is debated after a Syracuse conference clash, and internal splits threaten the party’s unity.
Classified notice lists for sale items including good places in Cromwell and several in Detoro at 55 St. John St contact Tel 586-4. Also advertises a new milch cow with calf and a big piece coming in with seller Michael Det.
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