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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1919

Page

5

Dry saloon will not fill the bill says Cyrus F Stimson

At a Service conference the Bridgeport Recreation Society leader warned that the so called dry saloon is no substitute for real recreation. He urged churches to open parish houses with gymnasiums baths and reading rooms while noting immigrant and tenement conditions drive demand for corner saloons. The talk emphasized community centers and the recreation bill enabling use of public buildings for inclusive citywide programs.

Cyrus F. Stimson Ey Divinity School Stim Bridgeport Recreation Society ‘America W. B. Bailey Yale University Church Stimson Stimgon Wilson Baker W. P. Ladd Social Service Commission Episcopal Church In America Patrick O’meara Connecticut Federation of Labor

Poslam Promises Quick Relief From Irritated Skin

Poslam is promoted as a trustworthy aid for eczema and itching. The ad claims it soothes and cools irritated skin with concentrated healing power and rapid action, noting it will not injure and requires only a small amount to prove benefits. A free sample offer and New York City address are included.

York City

I W W Bomb Plot in Chicago Falls Short

Federal agents and city police thwarted a Red I W W bomb plot aimed at the United States Army headquarters city hall county building Union League club and Chicago club in Chicago. Dozens of I W W and bolsheviks were held and searches for 15 more were under way including a woman known as The Girl in the Cape.

Chicago United States Army City Hall County Union League Club Chicago Club James Patterson Patterson

Hylan Leaves for New York After White House Conference

Mayor John F. Hylan, driven by the marine workers strike, departed for New York from Washington after attending the reconstruction conference of governors and mayors at the White House. He said reports show obstacles to adjustment are not insurmountable.

Hylan New York Washington John F. Hylan White House

Martial Law Declared in Berlin Spandau and Teltow

A Prussian government dispatch reports martial law imposed today in Berlin Spandau and Teltow to shield workers from famine and minority terrorism. War Minister Gustave Noske received full executive authority.

Copenhagen Berlin Spandau Teltow Gustave Noske

Labor, public works urge eight hour day and jobs in state

Connecticut labor leaders urge co operation in plant management, public works to employ 12 000 to 25 000 workers, and expansion of the Workman's Compensation Act to cover occupational diseases. They criticize clergy absence at labor hearings, push anti child labor measures, and press for federal state employment agencies while promoting world federation and public opinion shaped by church leaders. The meeting endorsed League of Nations petitions and featured professors from Wesleyan and Yale speaking on democracy and the church's social role.

Connecticut Federation New Haven Supreme Court Capitol League of Nations Washington Holy Trinity Church W. N. Rice Wesleyan University World Federation Shanklin J. D. Adams Yale School of Religion City of God

Cut This Out It Is inform Money Dont Miss This

A dated promotional slip invites readers to mail in for a Foley trial package. It advertises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and ailments, Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and related issues, and claims wide availability.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Caenon. Il Foley

Filibuster Wins Out In Senate Amid Rail Bill Debate

Washington March 4 Administratio n leaders admitted defeat after 10 oclock and pledged to let the general deficiency bill ride while the filibuster continues. Senate leaders Sherman La Follette France and Illinois Palmer Williams work to force an extra session. President Wilson arrived to sign wheat and other measures as 20 hours of continuous session wore on.

Wshington Senate Martin Simmons Underwood Sherman Ilinois Railways Hines Treasury Glass Army Navy A. Mitchel Palmer John Skelton Williams Norman Hapgood Denmark Hugh C. Wallace France Illinois Maryland la Follette Wisconsin House of Representatives Congress Gore Oklahoma Houston Baer North Dakota Gregory The Daniels Commerce Redfield Interior Lane Wilson Military Academy District of Columbia Peyton C. March A. Mitchell Palmer Paris League of Nations Lodge Shernan Thomas Senate of United States

Sub Treasury Report Details Cash Net Rise

New York on March 4 reports the sub treasuryアップnet amount rose to 2,551,000 dollars since Friday. Banks were credited Monday with 836,000 dollars, expanding the cash position for the period.

Treasury New York

Call for General Strike in Berlin 1919

Berlin reports a radical Red Flag proclamation calling a general strike to topple the government. It urges workers to stay in factories to keep troops from occupying plants and demands peace with the Soviet government in Russia.

Berlin Ebert London Red Flag Wbert Scheicemann Noske Copenhagen Germany Freiheit Russia Vorwaerts Labor Commission

Auto Collision Near Bidwell Lynch Store

About 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mrs. E. C. Acheson turned in front of Bidwell & Lynch without signaling. Her auto was struck by a Ford, breaking the rear fender and causing some excitement.

E. C. Acheson Bidwell & Lynch Ford

Auto Turns Over In Durham Road Accident

Berkeley C Stone Dayton A Baldwin and another man were riding from New Haven when their car met a wood team on Durham road Long Hill just after 2 pm A boy darted from in front of the horses to cross the road To avoid the collision the driver steered up a steep bank and the car overturned The passengers escaped with a thorough shaking up and no serious injuries.

Berkeley C. Stone Dayton A. Baldwin New Haven Durham Road Long Hill

Pinex cough remedy promoted as home-made mix

An advertisement extols a cheap home cough remedy using Pinex plus a sweet syrup. It claims fast relief within 24 hours for coughs and throat ailments including hoarseness croup bronchitis and asthma. The copy urges asking druggist for 24 ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle with full directions and guarantees satisfaction or refund from The Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Ind.

Oime Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

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