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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
4
A Middletown Conn Postoffice notice explains subscription terms and deadlines for address changes and ad discontinuations. It notes requests must reach the office by 8:30 am on publication day for prompt handling and identifies the paper as second class matter. It lists a Main Street address for inquiries and changes.
Government Weather Report forecasts fair conditions for New Haven and surrounding areas tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Light rain in New England and toward the Mississippi Valley, followed by unsettled conditions, and a high pressure center in Oklahoma. Observations show varied cloudiness and temperatures from Hartford to Atlanta and New York City.
The Mt. Higby station reports 24 hours ending noon as 49 max 30 min and 39.5 mean with 42 at noon and 20.78 barometer and 27 feet 4 inches water. wind from the south and cloudy skies. The rest notes Bolshevist plots post office officials Debs appeal League of Nations debates 25 mill tax fuel for Hartford and Middletown taxes liquor license cuts income tax public spending railroad peace efforts and broad public concerns.
The piece notes a growing push to exempt Wesleyan University and its fraternities from property taxes, citing a 35 year old idea and concerns over college club houses tax status. It argues legislative interference may revive the old tactic and widen tax free status for outside Wesleyan property.
Fragment cites belief that residents failed to keep college club houses on the tax list and questions what local officials did when the measure was approved by the committees in charge. The remarks imply criticism of handling the tax status of college club houses.
The United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in the Debs case, reaffirming the validity of the espionage and selective service acts. The decision treats speeches as likely to obstruct military recruitment, stressing that the constitution grants broad war powers and upholds government authority over dissent during wartime.
The piece argues Article 10 of a proposed constitution mirrors the Monroe Doctrine, pledging member states to defend territorial integrity against external aggression. It warns of potential league-wide aid to resist attacks on South American colonies and Cuba, and notes historical fears of German plans to carve Latin territories. An outspoken line concludes that clear truth beats rhetoric.
An advertisement warns war heightening health worries and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and spring medicine. It touts restoring appetite and easing rheumatism while noting Hood's Pills as a cleansing cathartic for spring ailments of the blood stomach liver and kidneys. It stresses tradition across generations and family trust.
A young man credits Phos phated Iron with restoring energy and appetite after nervous fatigue. He recalls sleepless nights and poor health, then notes rapid weight gain, color returning, and improved sleep. He claims doctors also use the product and warns buyers to insist on capsules from Hartman D Co.
Secretary Daniels announced a temporary halt on the construction of six battle cruisers pending an investigation into the feasibility of such ships. He said no layoffs would occur and the program would proceed on schedule once the decision is reached, with potential changes to the fleet plan. He also noted upcoming talks in Paris with President Wilson on naval ranks for Sims and Knapp in European commands.
In New Haven on March 11 a preliminary contest between counsel for Winchester Repeating Arms Co and Edward W. Demarest of Jersey City led to a temporary injunction against reorganizing plans. Hearing postponed to next Tuesday before Judge Edwin S. Thomas as Judge inspects voluminous affidavits. Demarest seeks access to company mints and books citing alleged mismanagement and improper bonuses.
A nervous mother worries about nightfall and croup in her child. The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a preventive and remedy, claiming it wards off croup and clears choking phlegm. Mrs. Ben Meyerink of Clymer, N.Y., testified that the product stopped croup at once. Sold everywhere.
London reports the first siting of allied and German envoys on plans to feed Germany. Discussions at Paris center on payment methods from coal and potash, neutrals credits, and foreign securities totaling about 100 million pounds to cover next harvest needs. Foch may skip the next parliamentary meeting. others attend.
A large force from the 27th division of New York reached the harbor aboard the Mount Vernon. The troop ship came to Quarantine just before 8 o'clock with 2,759 General O'Ryan warriors and other units. The follow-up transport Agamemnon carried 614 officers and men plus members of the former New York guardsmen, including the 102nd engineers under General Vanderbilt. The Agamemnon was expected to dock later that afternoon.
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