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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
4
Public notices advise subscribers to report address changes to ensure correct delivery. Advertisements must be discontinued by 30 a.m. on publication day. after that no changes will take effect. Post office marks the press as second class and lists multiple street addresses for sale points.
Weather report from Mt Higby at noon lists high 73, low 39, mean 62, barometer 29.82, wind SW, clear. War era items discuss Fourth Liberty Loan plans, sugar shortages, German submarine actions, Roosevelt views, commencement season, rail travel rates, prohibition, ice in cities, and production speed during the war.
The passage critiques the wearing of a swallow tail coat at a costly nightly rate and calls the triple hanging at the state prison a gruesome illustration of capital punishment. It questions whether executing offenders improves society and notes that in abolitionist states crime deserving death bears no greater ratio than in states retaining capital punishment.
Secretary McAdoo urges broad taxation to fund war costs, arguing cuts would fail. He dismisses Kitchin’s plan to tax only a few interests, noting dividends, railroad wages, and other wide income sources as taxable. He claims eight billion dollars a year must come from the general public and that public debate will push Congress to accept broader measures.
The Boston Transcript weighs a plan to march an American regiment through Ireland to boost volunteerism. It suggests Irish-American veterans could lead a battalion, with chaplains, to show friendship to Ireland and counter Sinn Fein. The piece envisions improved sympathy for the free world and possible shifts in views on conscription.
The farmer battles ongoing seed shortages across many fields this season as supply delays and crop pressures persist, impacting planning and yields.
Brigadier General Benjamin J. Foulios, first chief of the Air Service for the American Expeditionary Forces, is named head of the Air Service of the First Army. The appointment was announced by General Pershing in a cablegram released to the public.
A New York Evening Sun piece emphasizes respectful treatment of waitresses amid union demands. It urges managers to avoid public rebukes and to escort complaining patrons kindly, noting waitresses may be suffragists and deserve refined, gentlemanly behavior.
Taft urges unity in World War effort over Irish issues, insisting on a single overriding aim. He praises loyal Irish-born citizens aiding the army and navy, and condemns pro German extremists seeking to divide American resolve. The piece emphasizes putting aside incidental questions to defeat German militarism.
Miss Alice Taylor Wharton of Philadelphia returns from Italy arguing that emotional women make best front line nurses. She notes only three American women served in Italy, urges trained nurses and physicians to be sent where needed, and criticizes Italian nurses as less efficient than British or American counterparts.
Mrs. Sarah Parker aged 91 died at her son H C Williams home in Essex Sunday morning. Survived by three daughters six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral from Fordham's Crossing home Wednesday at 1 30 with interment in Centerbrook cemetery. Several local notices follow including visitors and events around town.
Chester residents reunite with relatives from Fort Slocum Camp Upton and Camp Devens. Webb Lodge I O O F decorates graves of deceased members. Leet's hall hosts a rally with Dr Kate C Meade and Col T M Russell of Middletown as speakers.
June 1? features Fred Butler of Camp Devens visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Butler. Mrs Charles Lamson and her out-of-town son returned home last week. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society plans an open air service on Mrs Eugene Burr’s lawn Wednesday at 2 30 if stormy Thursday. J Edward Cody Sabbath at home. Jennie Andeen visited with parents over the Sabbath. Mr and Mrs De Kelsey visited their father Fred Kelsey. Edward Spencer of New Britain spent the Sabbath with family. Several babies recently baptized at the Methodist church. Families of Burrs Goff Burrs Edward Spencers John Wilsons Mrs Lawton visiting. Gordon L Cody of Glastonbury home for Sabbath. Ernest Grenman returned to Hartford after visiting his parents. Miss Viola Goodrich of Middletown visiting W C Marble. Edward Johnson reported safe arrival in France, son of Mrs A B Johnson of this place. Agnes Johnson of Worcester spent Co with her mother and sister in town.
A Cromwell notice announces a selectmen called meeting tomorrow at 8 o clock for all who will aid in the War Sa campaign. It urges registration on June 28 and asks those who can attend to inform townspeople clearly. True love says nothing and swaps kisses.
The Russell Manufacturing Co opened their new field in Mill Hollow Saturday by defeating Connecticut Hospital 7 to 3. Russell Co hit well, Krauth pitched steady, and O'Neil's errors were blamed on sun and rough ground. W Strohla and Krauth led with three hits each, Spinney added a triple, and Van Dor improved but arrived late. South Ends beat Higganum 8 to 2 in the season opener at Higganum, lineup details listed. Cody struck out 10, Dillon 9, attendance 300, umpire Jackie.
Tufts A. C. defeated Cromwell 12 to 8 in season opener. Battery was Wilson and Coughlin. They seek fast teams aged 18 to 19 in the state and invite written contact to Manager A. Streichert at 83 Hubbard St. Middletown Conn.
Mrs Walter Bikker of Williston Mass visits sister Mrs Mary Hefflon this week. Hartford train collision at Centerbrook crossing injures Undertaker H D Robinson who escapes with bruises. Delia LaMay visits East Haddam relatives. Saybrook baseball defeats Westbrook 8 to 5 with a return game planned. 1320 automobiles cross the state bridge Sunday. Shad fishing ends season with a small haul. Percy Willard and Anna Datson visit Saybrook guests. Town hall features Char Ray in The Son of His Father ad.
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal cure for rheumatism and its ailments. It claims the product loosens painful joints and muscles, improves comfort, and offers 50 cents to one dollar bottles to prove its efficacy at any drugstore.
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