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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
5
A liner escorting convoys fought off a German U boat in thick fog. The captain ordered a ram, scored a near miss, then fired with a howitzer and stern gun, sinking the sub as destroyers shadowed the convoy. By dawn the danger eased and the ships reached safety near the American coast.
Camp Devens notes that the 76th division will soon be equipped with 750 light machine rifles and 250 heavy machine guns, with 200 automatic rifles already in use. First Lieutenant John F. Marion, U S Army National Guard, was assigned as assistant to Major Charles Lewis, division signal officer, after returning from France with Clarence R. Edwards’s division. Officers ordered to remove locket pictures from uniforms. Friday physical exams for all cantonment officers will be held at the Y M C A auditorium. Private Victor Sorensen of St Paul Minnesota, died today in base hospital from pneumonia after being admitted May 10.
President Wilson warned the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy that the war can be lost in America as well as on the French fronts. He urged no interruption of war work and called for fair government mediation to resolve labor disputes. He stressed employers and workers share a duty to protect national defense and avoid actions harming the nation.
Morris Bigler was found guilty in Waterbury superior court and sentenced to six months in jail. Accomplice Josephon failed to appear, bond of $1000 forfeited. Joseph Robacki also convicted. Police linked the trio to numerous swindles across New Haven Hartford Bridgeport and Springfield.
Medical Examiner Garlick confirmed the victim was strangled by a cord found around her neck. The unidentified body was buried. police suspect a foreigner, likely a Chinese person, based on knot patterns and harbor location in Bridgeport.
The grand jury in Waterbury returned true bills of murder in the first degree against Ernest Elliott who shot his wife on May 25 and William Easley who shot his wife on May 18. Elliott has eluded police. Easley is jailed. Elliott’s 17 year old son Milton was present in the prison yard with Bailey and held for burglary prior to the shooting.
Attachments aggregating 30000 were made today on property in New Haven for 22000. The suit is returnable to the Superior Court here. The basis of judgment in New Jersey is not wen.
Greenwich June 11 broker Merwin of 105th Street and Riverside Drive New York aged 63 collapsed on a station platform from cerebral hemorrhage while attempting to board a train for New York today. He had resided in Greenwich for about 20 years.
Washington June 11 The ways and means committee backed luxury taxes in the new revenue bill arguing excess profits taxes will be matched by steep levies on luxuries and everyday goods. Critics warn such taxes could curb production and note profiteering claims are exaggerated as a correction to revenue shortfalls.
President Wilson telegraphed Samuel Gompers at the AFL convention in St Paul Minn praising the union for its wartime support. He commended workers in trenches factories shipyards and workshops for sustaining the nation and pledged honor and gratitude in the postwar world.
Lieutenant Terry H Webb with Postmaster William F Murray and a mechanic completed a Belmont Park to New York aerial mail flight in a government biplane. Fog kept the flight low while 76 pounds of special delivery and foreign mail totaling 7 200 pieces were carried from Saugus race track start at 10 21 a m.
Chicago Cubs arrive in New York to face the Giants in a pivotal series with a 1 1/2 game lead in the National League. Fred Mitchell’s pace setters aim to widen the advantage as the slumping Giants prepare for a stern test. Alexander may see action in army khaki.
Fisherman Howard Applegate of Seabright reports a schooner sighting about 40 miles off Long Branch that he believes was provisioning a German submarine. Authorities investigate as Applegate and his father fished at night and saw bulky objects exchanged between craft under a smoke screen.
Gordon Knox reports from the front that German forces advance with strength as French resistance hardens. About 30 German divisions, roughly 360,000 men, are shown opposing French counterattacks. The French report heavy casualties as they attempt counter blows, and Mount Ple mont has now been invested after fourteen assaults.
Senator James Reed of Missouri said Congress caused aircraft delays by accepting the original production appropriation without debate. He charged officials influenced decisions and opposed the Underwood resolution limiting debate, citing that passage as the source of inefficiency.
The Air Nitrate Corporation has 11 contracts to build and operate the government nitrate plant No. 3, announced by the war department this afternoon. One half of the plant will be in Cincinnati and the other half near Toledo, Ohio. Construction starts immediately and each unit will employ 1,700 operators once completed.
The June 11 report notes lead remains strong with prices near 760 per ton as traders track June 7 data. Market observers cite steady demand from manufacturing and construction as supplies tighten.
Dick Rudolph returned to the Braves with a one hit shutout of the Reds. Fred Merkle boosts Cubs with key hits. Morday’s Phillies game sees Mitchellites win as H adds two doubles. Burleigh Grimes, once a Pirate, shut out old mates and hit a two base issue to Brooklyn win. Cooper of Pirates allows few hits as Ty Cobb inspires Detroit win over the Mackmen. Browns slide to sixth amid recent losses. Joe Bush bests Shibe in a low scoring White Sox victory. Boston trades few hits against Shellenbach in a 1 0 defeat.
Birmingham officials announced during a June 11 meeting that the Southern League will end on June 28. The ruling declared baseball not essential, bringing the league's status into question and signaling the final cessation of play in that circuit.
The game of the series between Beters and Cincinnati was postponed due to wet grounds. No new date was announced and both clubs prepared for rescheduling.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elmira Jane Maxwell will be conducted at her daughter Mrs. Joseph Santangelo's home at 11 Brainerd Avenue at 2 30 in the afternoon. The Meriden Rev. Burt Teyot will officiate.
French forces countered a major German offensive along a 21 mile front south of Noyon and Montdidier. They recaptured Mery, pushed the line to the Aronde river, and established positions south of Belloy through St Maur and Marqueglise, with heavy fighting on the Oise right wing and at Dreslincourt wood.
General Pershing’s communique notes further American gains northwest of Chateau Thierry, with enemy losses in killed and prisoners, and material. Moderate artillery activity occurred in the Woevre and on the Marne front as patrols crossed the Marne and reconnoitered hostile positions.
A U S transport, formerly the Hamburg American liner, scored a triple victory over German U boats on May 30. It sank one submarine, repelled a second, and crippled a third, later capturing it with its destroyer convoy. On the return voyage it was again attacked but drove off more submarines.
Washington on June 11 reports that Democratic Russia would welcome allied aid to suppress bolshevikism and halt German incursions into Russian territory. The central committee of the cadet party adopted resolutions conveying this assurance to Ambassador Bakhmeyteff. The cable text shows Russians distrusted the Brest-Litovsk treaty.
In Chicago market data corn closed higher by 2 1-8 cents with July at 142 1-8 to 3-8 and August at 143 5-8. Oats rose 2 1-8 cents with July at 76 7/8 and September at 3-4. Port price 40.70 and lard July at 22.17 with September noted. The report also notes seven aviation training programs funded by the government across various regions of the United States.
The Star of Chile carrying passengers and crew drifted rudderless amid Bering Sea ice. The Roosevelt rescued the ship and its crew, while also saving the Tacoma after it was hammered by ice. Thirty five vessels sailed for Bristol Bay canneries. all others reached port safely.
City briefs note light vehicle lamps at 8 50 this evening. The season's first mackerel run appears in shore towns on Friday. New flags are being purchased for display Friday, Flag Day. Labor scarcity impacts the ice trade with drivers unavailable. patrons asked to send youths with small carts to ice stations. Connecticut supporters launch a national campaign to raise 1 million dollars for congressional campaigns next fall. Robins and cherry tree owners face vigilance as winter-killed evergreens are common in local lawns and porches.
New York will remain in darkness indefinitely after a statement by Special Police Commissioner Allan A. Ryan. He met with War Department officials to discuss the government's stance on Commissioner Enright's order dimming nonessential lights to deter potential air raids by airplanes or Zeppelins.
New York report shows a sub-treasury debit of 672 841 with exchanges totaling 653 430 095 and balances of 59 285 765 as of June 11. The figures reflect daily banking movements and reserve adjustments in the Clearinghouse system.
Prudence E. Figl Durham secures a divorce from Charles G. Fields on desertion grounds after marriage in 1910. The couple lived in Meriden and New Haven with a child supported by the plaintiff. In Cromwell, Mame R. Sanford says she refused to accompany her husband and later sought revenge. no summons was served and the case lapsed. Judge Burpee grants the divorce on desertion. William H. Havens obtains divorce from Sarah B. Hi on desertion grounds after repeated separations. he resides in Saybrook. Frances M. Lewrenz of Essex seeks divorce from Fred W. Lewrenz on cruelty and desertion. she alleges heavy drinking and abuse. she has lived away for twelve years with the couple’s Long Island connections noted. Judge T. S. Coulter presided.
James J. OConnor found guilty of reckless driving after a collision at Bible Rock bridge on May 26. He was fined $25 in city court under the statute, with witnesses testifying to the other driver veering into him. An earlier hearing had Harry Emmons saying OConnor was on the wrong side. Judge Donahoe imposed the sentence and OConnor was sent to the next term of Superior Court.
Gouverneur era notes report resignation of Commissioner Rees who helped establish a board and reorganize council. Heldmaier also resigns as Scout. A meeting is set for Thursday at 8 oclock in Central School building to elect officers and set a budget for the coming year. Troop 1 and Troop 7 discuss new leadership and provision of a new Scout for Troop 1. U-boat taunt ends with warning about wasting food.
Brief line advertisement notes for sale an item described as a Loukt. The readable text repeats a pointer to page three for other classifieds. No further details are available in the fragment.
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