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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
5
Former Senator Knox argues the covenant mislabels the League and creates enduring war. He warns that signing would produce two rival leagues and threaten sovereignty, urging postponement and a decision by all nations before American troops are withdrawn.
Washington March 1 The house has again placed the United States employment service on record against continuance and a deficiency appropriation was removed from the sundry civil bill, ending its chances this year. The last hope rests on a separate bill to reestablish the service and fund it, but it is considered a slight hope given late session pressures and other pending legislation.
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George may be urged by Sir Richard Cooper to seek a peace conference offer to sell the German navy to the United States. Cooper argues the move would kill two birds, halting German ship losses and curbing costly US naval programs while avoiding armament waste.
Secretary of War Baker and Major General William L. Kenly will fly from Washington to New York on Monday in a big army biplane to attend the aeronautical exhibition. Baker will deliver an address.
New York on March 1 clearing house reports sub-treasury debit of 1,707 dollars, exchanges totaling 714,856,245 dollars, and balances of 68,368,488 dollars.
Sub Treasury report fragment mentions dated bank actions and unequally spaced notes. OCR reads unclear about dates or entities. Key names and places are not determinable.
Trading volume and price moves were modest with American International gaining to 63 on persistent banking support. Marine stocks quiet, United Cigar Stores up to 130, petroleum issues under pressure, General Motors down to 148 1 8, Interborough Rapid Transit at 51 2 and 191 2. Week totals show 4,519,000 shares and $57,985,000 in bonds. loans and deposits shift. Grain futures closed lower with corn 131 3 4 and oats around 57 1 8 to 8 8.
At a Hartford meeting said to be called by I. W. W. teachers four alleged Industrial Workers of the World from Chicago sold pamphlets to the audience claiming proceeds would aid ten I. W. W. members arrested in Bridgeport. Police interference was reported as none.
United States Shipping Board records show that contracts for 5E6 or more vessels totaling 2,700,000 tons and an estimated cost of 400 million dollars were cancelled or suspended up to February 15 after the armistice. Chairman E N Hurley told House Appropriations chair Sherley in a public letter. Earlier, on February 19, Hurley announced suspensions or cancellations on 387 ships totaling 1,618,650 tons up to February 4.
New York on March 1 a suit for separation was filed against Daniel G Reid a noted tin plate operator and financier by former actress Margaret M Cahers Reid. Grounds for the separation were not disclosed.
Philadelphia March 1 Charles E. VanLoan, the noted sporting writer, remains in Abingdon hospital with Brights disease. His condition worsened today and doctors record him as extremely critical.
The will of Julian Story, noted portrait painter, was admitted to probate today in Philadelphia. The estate is valued at $125,000, including $100,000 in real estate located in France and Italy.
An explosion at the Winchester Repeating Arms Co plant in New Haven killed three men and left several others injured. Officials refused to release further details this afternoon.
A fragmented Buffalo Express item references Mrs Pickett and a remark on Darwin. The text hints at guilt and curiosity about great cats, with unclear connections to broader events.
Washington March 1 The Irish question will be brought before Congress for approval or disapproval before adjournment Tuesday. The rules committee granted priority to the GALLAGHER resolution urging the president and the peace conference to favor Ireland self determination. The measure sits third in the program behind land reclamation for discharged soldiers, the civil service retirement bill, and the Burnett deportation proposal. A Carraway probe of cotton exchanges is also slated. The 25 member committee from Philadelphia's Irish race convention pressed for a White House meeting with President Wilson, but no appointment was made.
New York Times notes conflicting testimony on the Ponianezen encampment near Brest. Some soldiers report severe hardships while others attest to good health facilities, food, and weatherproof buildings. A Pershing ordered review finds the camp well run, though doubts linger about possible bias or timing of statements.
Wesleyan meets Williams College in a close anticipated basketball clash at Fayerweather Gym at 8 PM. Past scores suggest a tight game as Wesleyan trails Williams in comparable results, while swimmers eye victory at Yale and Amherst. Psi Upsilon claims the inter fraternity league title with eleven straight wins, Omega Phi and Alpha Chi Rho follow. new silver trophy series begins with Ahern Bros. versus Wesleyan in the YMC A alleys with six teams entering the league.
Interfraternity bowling at the Y M C A sees Alpha Chi Rho and Alpha Sigma Delta leading Series No 1 while Phi Nu Theta tops Series No 2 as March 21 closes the schedule. Notable scores include G J Gale of Alpha Chi Rho and J R Ott of Psi Upsilon with 121 pins in one game.
Warns of kidney disease dangers and lists symptoms such as headaches indigestion insomnia back pain and urinary issues. Promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a 200 year old remedy imported from Holland with a money back guarantee and available in sealed three sizes.
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