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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1919

Page

2

Envoys to sign preliminary peace at Versailles in March

Details emerge on how German envoys will be received in Paris for the signing of the preliminary treaty. A three-member sub-committee from Britain America and possibly Wilson or Lloyd George will hear terms then Germany will return home to brief its government before a public signing in Versailles. The supreme council also appoints commissions on borders commerce finance and demobilization with Foch reporting on Germany’s demobilization and Allied occupation. Premier Lloyd George expected in Paris to lead the British delegation. Wilson may not reuse the Murat palace.

Versailles Bisarck France Paris Supreme Council Britain United States Wilson Lloyd George Ceau Germany Tversailles Supreme Jurar Council Great Britain America Italy Japan Austria-Hungary Bulgaria Turkey Council of Ten Greece Roo- Mania Supreme Economic Council War Council Financial Commission Russia Marshal Foch Rhine Reliabls England Wilgson Prince Murat Sub-Commission of International Ports and Water Ways Sub-Commission On Ports and Water Ways

Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Savanna h Resident

Daisy Bell of Savannah Georgia reports eight years of rheumatic and back pain eased after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad touts relief for kidney and bladder trouble, claiming thousands benefited and urging trials at local outlets.

Daisy Bell Savannah Foley

Would-be Murderer Held After Street Fight Shot Men

Derby report states Salvatore Hagiar di is under arrest at Griffin hospital on charges of attempted murder against Joseph Cesano and Vincenzo Gaizio. Hagiar di was struck by a car in Seymour and brought to the hospital where Gaizio identified him and kissed him at his bedside, leading to his arrest.

Derby Salvatore Hagiardi Griffin Hospital Joseph Cesano Vincenzo Gaizio Seymour Gaizio

Titanic Survivor George Harris Dies in Stamford

George Harris, a Titanic survivor and passenger on the ill fated voyage, died today at Stamford Hospital after being ill since April 15. He resided in Stamford and was among those rescued after the disaster.

Stamford George Harris Stamford Hospital

Defense Council to Close Office in Hartford

Hartford March 4 The Connecticut State Council of Defense will close its Capitol office by week’s end announced by Joseph W. Alsop Avon who ran the office. In 20 months the council spent about 225000 with 175000 for federal plans. Americanization child welfare and labor offices remain and may be run independently.

Hartford Connecticut State Council of Defense Capitol Joseph W. Alsop Avon Alsop Washington Connecticut Council Council of Defense John N. Brooks Torrington Frank E. Healy Brooks Robert O. Eaton North Haven John C. Geary Waterford

Massachusetts Towns Shift Toward Wet Licenses

Returns from Massachusetts town meetings show a trend toward licensing in previously dry communities. Bedford Cohasset Gardner Hopkinton Natick and Orange moved to wet status. Several localities reduced no vote margins and Novell license lost by two votes.

Massachusetts Boston Bedford Cohasset Gardner Hopkinton Natick Orange Novell

Garvan named alien property custodian in Washington

Francis P. Garvin of New York City was appointed by President Wilson as alien property custodian to succeed A. Mitchell Palmer, who becomes attorney general. Garvin, born June 13 1875 in East Hartford, Yale 1897, will lead enforcement against enemy interests amid wartime asset control.

Washington Francis P. Garvin New York City Wilson A. Mitchel Palmer Ir. Garvin Bureau of Investigation Mr. Garvan East Hartford Conn Yale University Catholic University New York Law School New York James, Schull & Elkus Philbin Garvan William Travers Jerome Molineaux Garvan & Armstrong Osborne, Lamb & Garvan United States

Rainbow division sailors sail earlier for Victory loan drive

The Rainbow division sailing home has been moved up ten days to arrive by April 26 to help spur interest in the Victory loan drive set to begin around that time. The change was announced by the Treasury and approved by Secretary Baker of War, at the request of Secretary Glass.

Rainbow Washington Treasury Department War Baker

Dyeing Firms File Incorporation Papers in Hartford

In the secretary of state office today three dyeing and cleaning companies filed articles of incorporation. A. E. Rosenberg, Inc. of New Haven with $10,000 capital Synge's, Inc. of Bridgeport with $10,000 capital and the French Dye Works of Hartford with $25,000 capital.

Dyeing Companies Incorporated Hartford A. E. Rosenberg, Inc New Haven Synge’s, Inc Bridgeport French Dye Works, Incorporated

Beauty That Dares Not Die

If certain kinds of beauty exceed surface charm they could prove deadly to those who own them. The remark hints at risks hidden within allure and the peril of vanity.

Happenings in This Vicinity Twenty Five Years Ago

The Penny reports a pleasant bath day with large church attendance despite muddy roads. Horace Cook becomes night watch at the Middlefield wringer shop. Rev W T Stowe of Boston preached at the Universalist church and recalled he was called to their pastorate 27 years ago. Temperance speakers and pledges, Salvation Army gospel work on Duck Hollow, Yale prize for three poems by Chauncey M Wells, plans approved for a new High School building, Durant district school addi tions, three week vacation for old building, greenhorn arrivals, Hartford Middletown Tramway Co charter sought, St Aloysius Y M T A B society badge awarded to George Robinson for 73 new members.

Bath Horace Cook Middlefield Wringer W. T. Stowe Boston Universalist Church A. R. Crittenden Gaston T. Hubbard Wesley A. Pearne Murphy Temperance Meeting Middlesex Salvation Army Duck Hollow Chauncey M. Wells Yale College Durant Greenhorns Hartford-Middletown Tramway Co St. Aloysius’ Y. M. T. A. B. Society George Robinson

New Things for the Spring of 1919

Spring 1919 fashion features blend tweed and plain color coats in unlined half lined and silk lined varieties with prices from 20 to 50 dollars Capes in Navy Blue Serge priced 22 50 to 40 dollars Suits with box effects trimmed in fancy braids Materials include Serge Tweed Poplin and Tricotine Prices range 17 50 to 42 50 New Silk Poplin Dresses in sizes 37 to 45 and Misses plus ladies sizes Priced 12 00 to 14 50 New Hand Embroidered Smocks Slip over styles with shoulder open or V neck fronts priced 2 98 each.

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