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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
5
Italian forces push beyond their gains from earlier Austrian moves along the Piave front. Reports claim 6,000 prisoners captured and large booty including Skoda guns as Austro Hungarian rear guards fall back. German and Austrian morale slump amid food shortages and political unrest across the central powers.
Rome June 25 advices from the front say Italian forces increased their captured to more than 6,000, including only prisoners taken between the old and new Piave fronts. Flooded Piave hindered advances as bridges were swept away, with fresh attacks in the Asiago sector and hard fighting near Monte Bella and Monte Asolona. Austrians reportedly back to old trenches east of the Piave. a found note claims the Austrian plan was to force Italy out of the war and seek a separate peace.
Washington June 25 General Pershing reports successful advances with captured material by American patrols and repulsed enemy counterattacks with heavy losses. Section A notes continued local operations in Chateau Thierry with five machine guns captured. German counterattack at Torcy failed under rifle, machine gun and artillery fire. An enemy raid in Lorraine left several Americans missing.
Washington reports the senate ratified treaties with Great Britain for reciprocal draft laws. British subjects in the United States aged 20 to 44 and American citizens in the British empire aged 21 to 31 would face draft, with option to return home for service. About 54,000 American citizens in the British empire and 310,000 British subjects in the United States are affected, including 60,000 Canadians. A new clause exempts from draft those signatory nationals exempt at home, such as Irish and Australians, in their country of residence.
Telegrams from the war department announce the deaths of Sergeant Keron Brophy of Company L 28th Infantry US Army and Private Edward Quinlan of Company A 102nd Infantry. Both had been on the front line for months. The Waterbury casualty list also notes a missing Private Frank Rivers of Watertown who was believed injured but remains unlisted after authorities located his mother.
Greenwich residents Sidney A. Bean and Sally N. Bean faced mutual cruelty charges as Judge Warner denied both divorce petitions. Bean had sued for desertion, Sally Bean cross complained, with multiple witnesses testifying to alleged cruelty before the court refused to grant a decree.
In Waterbury on June 25 Anthony Felice a member of the supernumerary police force caused the arrest of his own father sister and brother in law during a family quarrel He ran into the street and beat the sidewalk with his night stick a police officer answering the call took the family to the station Felice testified in court but the case was continued
Washington June 25 President nominates Charles B Strecker of Boston to be assistant treasurer of the United States at Boston Mass a re appointment William A Hews of Idaho to be receiver of public moneys at Hailey Idaho a re appointment
Waterbury June 25 Serafino Mar ingola faced the Superior Court on a single count for shooting Salvatore Christopher days earlier. He was held in $1,000 bail and slated for trial today, after a preliminary roundover.
New York markets show fluctuating metal prices with century old quotation marks and unclear figures. The fragment hints at price ranges circa twenty to forty dollars, but the exact metals or dates are not specified.
Washington reports Germany has launched what officials call a made in Germany peace effort. Dr Richard von Kuhlemann signaled a mobilization for peace as President Wilson and Secretary Lansing reaffirmed the war must continue until German domination ends. The speech stresses free trade but is viewed as unlikely to alter the war’s course.
Five thousand tool makers and machinists in Bridgeport threaten a noon strike tomorrow if employers do not implement government wage awards. Workers demand notices showing willingness to abide by the award and back salaries from May 1, 1918. Employers say no notice was received and have referred the issue to the war labor board in Washington. Meanwhile 674 men who quit at American & British Mfg. Co. yesterday sold war savings stamps today.
Washington June 2 The War Department announced the second draft lottery will be held Thursday at 9 30 in the morning. Earlier notices had fixed it for Friday but were changed when Secretary Baker would not be in Washington.
United States lumber production for 1917 reached 35.831 billion feet, about ten percent below 1916. The drop stems from labor scarcity and fewer private building projects. Washington led all states with 4.57 billion feet, followed by Louisiana at 4.21 billion and Oregon at 2.585 billion.
June 25 accident at Corbin Screw in New Britain left John Kowalski aged 45 dead from a fractured skull and Moses Sagarino seriously injured after a safety device failed. Kowalski died at the hospital.
The casualty list reports Raymond C. Frost wounded in action in New Britain on June 25. Frost, son of Jud and Mrs Frost of Washington Street, is 18 and had been wounded twice before. He served in Company I, 102nd Infantry.
June 25 in the police court Adam Adamo vitz was fined 20 plus costs for insulting war savings stamp workers in a saloon. Joseph Char was held on sedition charges after arrest for seditious statements.
George A. Quigley of New Britain was unanimously nominated at the First Congressional District Republican convention held today. P. D. Oakey gave the nominating speech, with support from Arthur Leete and others. Quigley pledged faithful district, state, and national service and backed wartime administration policies.
President Wilson will address Independence Day at George Washington's tomb in Mt. Vernon Virginia. The program by the public information committee will be attended by allied and neutral diplomats and Washington officials with a musical program led by John McCormack. He is expected to discuss the Russian Turkish situations and the broader international stance impacting the United States and its allies.
In New Haven on June 25 probate court records show attorney William F. Pardee leaving about 400000 in residue to public uses. The city receives two Morris Cove land tracts for park use and the Pardee homestead for the New Haven Historical Society to serve as a neighborhood center. Park commissioners gain half the residue to beautify the park in memory of his sister and mother, with smaller sums of 500 to 2500 left to relatives.
Washington June 25 Taft and Frank P Walsh joint chairmen of the National War Labor board state the living wage standard must govern street railway operation. They urged compliance in wage adjustments ordered by government standards, even if fares must rise, after a hearing with 24 street railway companies and their attorneys.
The state department asked German representatives to join a conference in Berne on August 5 to discuss POW maintenance exchange and treatment. The request was conveyed via the Spanish ambassador in Berlin, who reported Germany’s in principle agreement to the proposal.
The Swiss government has consented to intern United States and German prisoners of war within Switzerland if eligible. A neutral commission will determine eligibility and will have full access to prison camps of both sides to assess conditions and suitability for internment.
The British Pictorial Service released official figures detailing April and three weeks of May casualties. April totals 46,359 with 8,658 officers and 37,701 other ranks. May’s first three weeks add 117,881 casualties, including 7,567 officers and 110,284 other ranks.
E G Buckland was elected president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad at a directors meeting in Buckland Heads New Haven New York on June 25 He succeeds former President B J Pearson who is now federal manager for the road.
A Stockholm dispatch to the Daily News says an unconfirmed report claims the former czar of Russia was assassinated at Ekaterinburg. The report is not verified and details are unclear.
Washington reports the administration split on prohibition as Postmaster General Burleson and Edward Hurley urged defeating the bone dry amendment. Navy Secretary Daniels testified prohibition boosts efficiency in navy yards while Hurley warned it risks war efforts and conscription. Bainbridge Colby backed prohibition warnings, Samuel Gompers voiced labor opposition, and Burleson urged restraint to avoid wartime political distraction.
Funeral services will be held for 63 Hagenbeck Wallace circus tragedy victims buried in Showmen's League Rest cemetery plots. Bodies arrive from Gary and Hammond Indiana, with Catholic and Protestant clergy coofficiating. Owner Edward M Ballard plans monuments for graves. five identified bodies buried separately. Remaining 48 to share a common resting place with a memorial listing identified names. Inquest testimony cited warning signals and lighted fuses near the abandoned troop train, implicating engineer Lon Sargent, expected to be brought from Kalamazoo Michigan to give his account.
Massachusetts constitutional convention defeats the proposed state prohibition amendment without debate or a roll call. Liquor interests and anti prohibition factions decide not to pursue further fight, while the legislature has already ratified the national prohibition amendment. Both sides opt to let the issue rest to avoid broader consequences.
London reports British airmen bombed the Metz Sablons railway station four times on Monday, dropping sixteen tons of bombs. Factories and sidings at Saarbrucken and Dillingen also targeted. German machine downed and another out of control. all British planes returned safely.
Forest City Lodge No. 150 IOBG elected officers Sunday night with B. Presset M. Isen as president and financial secretary I S Rnder. secretary H. Slutsky. treasurer D Mittleman. inner German.
Sub-treasury reports show balances and estapate figures totaling 640,615 dollars with note of palanses. The document records financial positions for the day in New York, reflecting state and federal instrument totals and related monetary items.
There was a general early selling wave in the New York stock market, leaving a about one point drop across active issues. Steel common rose briefly to 109 1-4 then fell to 107-7-8, while Bethlehem Steel B slipped to 85 3-8 and Baldwin Locomotive dipped to 93 3-4 before later recovering. After early declines, trading turned stronger with steel issues gaining, United Cigar Stores sliding from 143 to 1011-2 and Tobacco Products easing, Reading slipping to 90 7-8, and General Motors rising to 147 1-2. American Sumatra Tobacco led gains to 143, Bethlehem Steel B climbed to 87 1-4, and United States Steel common recovered to 107 3-4 after a brief rally to 108 5-8.
Tomorrow and Thursday Theda Bara stars in the genuine Cleopatra at the grand theatre with tickets selling fast. Also, Independent Order of Foresters to meet at Mrs. John Welch’s Spring street home this evening.
Mrs Mary Cronin died at the home of the Little Sisters of the Poor in New Haven on Monday afternoon. The funeral was held from the home this morning with a requiem mass in the chapel. The remains were brought to this city in charge of W J Coughlin's Sons and the burial was in the family plot in St John’s cemetery.
The Berkeley Divinity School hosts the annual state conference on country church work starting tomorrow at 2 30 PM. Federal Food Administrator Scoville of Hartford and Extension Service Leader Baker of Storrs College will speak. Bishop Brewster will address The New Church After the War at 5 PM in St Luke's chapel. An evening conference on the use of pictures in country work follows with a social hour. sessions continue Thursday.
Delegates attending the Berkeley Divinity School conference may tour the city by auto Thursday after 3 30 p m, with callers urged to contact Rev George B Gilbert. Separately the advisory board aiding drafted men will meet daily 7 to 8 p m in the City Court Room Municipal Building. about 140 draftees expected and only lawyers currently invited to assist.
The Middletown high school graduation exercises will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Middlesex theatre. No seats will be held after 2 25, when the theatre will be opened to the public.
Washington reports claim that German authorities are being told by allied agencies that victory in 1918 is likely and that next year Germany will be in a stronger position to defeat France and England. The dispatch notes plans for renewed submarine power to starve England and hints at conquests in Egypt and India after the war.
Ernest Turning of 83 street received a letter from his son in prison camp near Dammstadt Germany dated May 2. The son says he was captured April 20 and asks for a home address to receive packages and food. He claims great hardship, lost belongings, and that more will be told if he reaches home. The Red Cross is tracing Emer Turning’s fate after his disappearance.
Clinton June 25 reports weekend social rounds as families from New Haven Waterbury and Branford hosted guests in town. Edits note Edith Phelps visiting from Waterbury to spend summer with A Phelps family. Church guild plans 2:30 PM rectory meeting while Tennison Newsom enlists in wheat harvest duties in Virginia.
Washington June 5 George Briskie of New York has been announced by the food administration to take full charge of sugar policy nationwide. He will oversee distribution from refinery leaves to the consumer as federal sugar administrator in charge.
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