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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented note indicates ongoing service issues with Unite 51. The brief mentions an unspecified discontinuation affecting users and urging patience as officials work toward resolution. No specific names or dates are provided in the readable text.
New Haven and vicinity fair tonight and Thursday with slightly cooler air. Connecticut will see thunder showers this afternoon and fair conditions later, with a fresh west wind along the coast. A disturbance over Lake Ontario moves eastward likely to affect the St Lawrence valley with wet conditions and strong eastern thunder storms in New England. Temperatures are slightly higher in central and eastern districts with generally clear or cloudy conditions across listed cities.
The Mt Higby weather report covers twenty hours to noon with max 67, min 59.5, mean 66, barometer and precip 0.35 inches. water 26 feet. The text also notes political activity, loyalty day plans, war and navy topics, and calls for caucuses, with remarks on unemployment and civic engagement amid wartime concerns.
Reports trace German attacks as war pressure rises while water transport and rail mail routes show efficiency. A campaign for coal conservation is planned though winter demand will stress supply. US mobilization nears 200000 soldiers, Russia edges toward anarchy, and urban rents rise amid housing shortages.
New York World notes the upcoming Fourth of July will symbolize more than a celebration. The holiday embodies global unity as Americans fight for freedom abroad. The piece envisions patriotic duty beyond borders and the flag saluted worldwide, with oratory stemming from cannon fire overseas.
Ex president Taft supports the administration in explaining why General Wood was prevented from sailing with his division. He warns political grudges or jealousy could erode national morale and urges the government to disclose reasons to reassure the country as the war effort continues.
Washington reports the senate rejected the Borah amendment 50 to 23 after President Wilson opposed the measure in a March 12 letter made public. Senator Borah vowed to renew the effort against secret diplomacy, with votes split along party lines and charges of open sessions on treaties debated in the wake of the president’s clarifying memorandum.
Washington reports former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson cannot join the U S Army as officials deem his indictment for white slavery and fugitive status bar his service. Johnson’s return to the United States remains blocked. In other notes, Middletown All Stars versus East Berlin set for Sunday with Quirk at first base. Higganum hosts South Ends in season opener. South Ends practice 6 45 PM. managers seek 16 to 19 year olds to join.
Fred Merkle delivered a ninth inning single that put the Cubs ahead, erasing a score tied moment and fueling a comeback victory. Red Faber played his farewell game before naval duty as the White Sox shut out Boston. Shaw’s shaky support doomed the Senators in St. Louis as the Athletics staged a cross-country rally in Detroit. The Pirates prevailed in a sixteen inning marathon over the Braves. Ray Caldwell misplayed Wamby’s bunt in the twelfth as the Indians beat the Yankees.
New Haven mourns Henry D. Cowles Sr former chief of New Haven police who was nationally known for his work in crime handling and leadership among state and national officers he died yesterday at his home 215 Winthrop Avenue after a years long battle with Brights disease
The governor of Connecticut aims to prevent at least twenty five infant deaths this year by urging immediate doctor examinations for every newborn and toddler. District Nursing Association offers exams at Green Street School Tuesdays and Polish School Thursdays at 4 pm, with care provided for English and non English readers alike.
Charlotteville June 12 Secretary Daniels denounces German war science as the Krupp idea and Hoherzollernism. He contrasts peaceful nations with Germany’s half century of militarization and warns of perverted science serving militarism at the University of Virginia commencement.
Centerbrook reports Herbert Johnson of Higganum visiting customers Tuesday. Grammar school graduation exercises are at Essex Public Hall this evening with several locals in the class. Alexander Ingraham is a Hartford hospital patient in favorable condition. Dr C C Davis is visiting patients in a new runabout. Home Missionary Society meets Friday at 8 PM with Mrs Iverson Ward. Harry Williams of Hartford on town business. I will be at F E Whites Chester Friday 1 to 5:30 for eye exams and glasses. B R Corey registered optometrist adv.
Seymour M Judd longtime New Haven Republican leader died at his daughter’s home today aged 65. He served as town committee chairman, was vice president of J A Church Co builders, once on the board of five commissioners, led the Young Men’s Republican Club, and held roles in the Nosogan Lodge and the Sons of the Revolution among other societies.
Washington reports the safe arrival of the American warship bearing the remains of Uruguayan minister de la Pena at a Uruguayan port. Despite an executive order, the armed forces were allowed to land and formed a guard of honor in the funeral cortege. The Uruguayan government, having severed ties only with Germany, showed renewed friendliness toward the United States.
Waterbury reports a total pupil count near 1000 with only two students willing to study German in the fall term. One of the two is of German extraction, forcing the board of education to abolish the German classes due to widespread boycott and lack of enrollment.
Yonkers New York June 12 The Yonkers board of education unanimously votes to eliminate German from all Yonkers public schools in a formal decision announced today replacing language offerings with other subjects and programs.
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