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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
2
Officials in the state and justice departments outlined a broad campaign against German agents in the United States. Indictments against O Leary and associates signal a nationwide effort to uncover treason and espionage, with more arrests expected as investigations widen.
Attorney General announced that indictments against Jeremiah O Leary and others in New York were based on information not from any foreign government. He clarified no information was disclosed to other countries and denied involvement of foreign sources in the investigation.
General Pershing personally led the advance of American troops resulting in the capture of Cantigny with heavy losses. The Senate Military Affairs Committee reported improved prospects on the Western Front and noted German counterattacks failed to halt Allied gains.
A brief historical item notes a June 8 break in a treaty with the United States. The fragment references a commercial section or secretary role, signaling a formal diplomatic shift or dispute impacting trade relations between nations.
Washington reports German U boats continue a serious navigation threat off the Atlantic coast. No subs sunk or captured yet. four to six submarines suspected near Gulf of Mexico entrances or West Indies bases. Submersibles use wireless to contact ships and may target American transports. navy pursues with extensive precautions, expecting a long hunt and ongoing vigilance until the war ends.
The Toronto Mail and Empire argues that if Entente lines hold at current strength to war’s end, victory is likely. Yet uncertainty about the end date and casualty toll makes it impossible to predict future drafts and manpower drawn from each nation.
Winter Mead of Bronxville New York was ratified by the Yale Athletic board as captain of Yale’s varsity crew. Mead prepared at Westminster school and rowed No 7 on the freshman eight two years ago. Yale’s crew was defeated by Harvard on June 1. H 8 Knox of Buffalo is confirmed as assistant crew manager.
A world record was set when the Terry Shipping Company of Savannah Georgia laid a new keel 90 seconds after a ship left the ways. Hurley on the shipping board telegraphed congratulations to the company this afternoon.
Henry Fairbanks aged 88 of St Johnsbury Vermont died June 8. He was a prominent inventor and manufacturer with history dating from 1860 to 1869. He leaves a widow and six children.
A lighthearted column reflects on social roles with a playfully ironic line about women bearing burdens while men drift carefree, using a dog’s leash image to hint at domestic dynamics and humor.
W Stanley Hawkins of Albany New York named best song director to go overseas after serving as Plattsburg Officers Training Camp director. He later led troops at Camp Dix with Keep the Glow in Old Glory motivating the martial spirit for combat.
Federal officials announced a definite policy of punishment for spy suspects in New York on June 8. Speedy trials and the extreme penalty may be imposed, including death by hanging or 30 years in prison. Five suspects, Fricke, Robinson, Kipper, Mme de Victorica, and Rodiger, are held without bail for trial on charges of conspiracy to commit treason and espionage. Two others, Jeremiah O’Leary and John T. Ryan, remain fugitives. Mme de Victorica and Rodiger are described as spies or German naval former officers.
Mrs Finley J. Shepard formerly Miss Helen Gould is dangerously ill at her home in New York on June 8 and may undergo an operation. She is renowned for her philanthropies.
In Stamford on June 8 Richard Borsey Carl Sandon and John Leonard were sentenced to six months in prison each for oxen stealing after pleading. The city court handed down the terms today in a three defendant case.
The American army and marines on the Marne front amid battle. Jazbo the donkey and the Haitian anteater mascot escaped uninjured, soldiers shielding Jazbo with a gas mask. A second mascot suffered a shrapnel burst amid the bombardment.
Nearly one hundred residents and visitors gathered at the Westfield Congregational lecture room to honor a soon to depart minister enlisting in the U S Army. The crowd heard words of respect for his nine months of service and were reminded to live by church ideals. The Christian Endeavor Society presented him a leather wristwatch as a token, with a speaker urging him to mark time with the best. The guest of honor thanked all, and the gathering closed with hymns and alma mater songs.
Washington reports Lieut William J Flannery of Pittsburgh received the Croix de Guerre on June 5 for bravery at the Marne and for rescuing a wounded French soldier during the action.
A fragment discusses women doing men's work and questions if such labor is harder, noting concerns about health effects like kidney strain and the overall toll on female workers. The text presents a debate on whether women can or should take on traditionally male roles.
In this June 8 1893 issue notes from the prior era: local bids and notices, a clerical mishap at Schuyler factory injures Ridney C. Kieft, W C Fisher patenting a pneumatic tire, Miss Mary Camp presents an old book to Mansfield Post, Henry C Ward wedding gift, Bunce sells Eulalie lawns, memorial address by A M Bidwell, sultry school days, a garden job ad, Rev H A Starks speaks in Hartford, Middletown High School graduation set, muslin dress requirement, water main upgrades, Naval Reserve parade, $2000 awarded to Thomas J Hughes for Niantic injuries, campus brawl after ball game, Linus L Wilcox visiting, Clan MGregor picnic, laborers paid $1.50 a day.
Eastern League and National League games postponed due to wet grounds. Main American League scores include Chicago 2 Philadelphia 1, Detroit 9 Washington 6, New York 1 St 0, Cleveland 14 Boston 7. International League results feature Baltimore 2 Newark 1 and Jersey City 4, Rochester 11 Buffalo 2, Syracuse 7 Toronto 4. American Association highlights Milwaukee 24 Columbus 12 and Minneapolis 1 Indianapolis 0, St Paul 6 Toledo te, Kansas City 4, Kone 2. Southern Associate Little Rock 4 New Orleans 4 and Mobile.
Hartford visits New Haven and New London travels to Springfield while Worcester meets Bridgeport and Providence faces Waterbury. Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn, St. Louis hosts New York, Detroit plays at Chicago, and Boston meets Cleveland in the American League with International League games also listed.
A wartime letter from Arnold recounts stays in a quiet French village near a hilltop hospital. He notes meeting Harry Becker Archie Alsop John Alsop and Dyer Hubbard, describes temporary medical setups, and mentions Chaplain Rollins and Yale professor Canby plus ex-Lt Gov Lake speaking on life overseas. He plans to return to the line after chores and cleansing.
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