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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
2
The three men Lanzillo Pisaniello and Dusso were executed at the state prison. The hangings occurred after a late November crime in New Haven, with Gov Holcomb denying clemency despite last minute appeals. Witnesses observed the executions and medical staff confirmed death in each case.
A commique from General Pershing confirms Gets War Cross Croix de Guerre awarded by the government. W. J. Dayton, who lied to American troops operating in the Vosges, was killed by machine gun fire the day after his unit entered German soil. He received the Croix de Guerre as the first American to die on German soil. the division to which he belonged has now been identified and the previously omitted information is published.
June 17 report says two German divisions attacked Russian forces in the Katarauka district on June 9. Bolshevik foreign minister claims Russians retreated to a new line without offering resistance and asserts no breach of boundary agreement occurred.
Hartford June 17 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt addressed about 5000 on Trinity campus during commencement. He urged stronger censorship of grandiose war boasts and criticized pacifism 50 50 patriotism and materialism. Roosevelt received an honorary Doctor of Science. other awards listed for William Butler Davis Nathaniel Horton Batchelder Meigs Haywood Whaples Russell Jordan Coles Theodore Roosevelt George Shiras III George Wharton Pepper John Pierpont Morgan Charles Lathrop Pack Edward Travers Karl Reiland Granville Sherwood Paul Matthews.
Veterans from the eleventh regiment Conn. Volunteers gathered at Pythian hall with H O Shailer elected vice president. The steamer City of Richmond sank after striking Hast Sands Point rocks. Fourth of July plans and local business updates filled the day from quarries to tax bills and electric railway talks. Commencement at Patten school reported and Middletown Portland Bridge company incorporation approved by the senate.
Albert Leino aged 35 and his wife Tilda Leino 26 were found dead at 50 Prospect street Webster Mass. Authorities believe a death pact caused the double tragedy. Leino shot his wife after breakfast and killed himself. No struggle evident. Both were clothed in bed. their daughter Emmelina, 3 1/2, was sent to relatives last night.
Joseph Devlin, Irish nationalist leader, denounced the Sinn Feiners at the Cavan election saying their policy would turn all democratic states of Europe against Ireland. The Dublin dispatch reported the remarks today.
National Bureau of Naturalization reports new congressional provisions for German and Austria Hungary natives to naturalize if first papers were filed two years before wartime, plus certain eligible aliens including discharged soldiers and widows. Hearings require the national examiner present. October session forthcoming. Also: Charles Planz of New Milford, long-time constable, dies at 65 from shock after 30 years service.
On June 17th, Americans recall the 1775 defense of Bunker Hill against a Prussian King figure, noting a 1918 parallel where Americans again contend against a Prussian force to preserve government by and for the people. The piece frames courage of forefathers and ongoing resolve to uphold democratic ideals.
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