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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
2
American batteries last night destroyed suspected gas projector positions on the Toul front. Aviators photographed German lines showing deadly accurate American gunnery. German attempts to shell in return were defeated as they rebuild ruined positions amid improving weather. An escaped German prisoner was captured by a sentry and surrendered.
Frederick Keating 23 from Danbury worked as cashier at Swift and Company in Waterbury. He telephoned police claiming three masked men rifled the safe of 4700 dollars. Police found 1600 dollars on him and charged him with theft. Keating admitted working late and returning after hours to fix alleged entry and notes. He faces bonds and potential deportation summons.
In Atlanta on March 16 Mrs. Margaret Jackson Hirsch faces possible fate tonight as the third day of her trial opens. The state resumes rebuttal to her two hour statement to the jury and anticipates closing by noon. Witnesses from Montgomery Miami and other places return to testify on the accused woman past. Separately in New York authorities report an arrest of Dr Philip G Becker and Torrey E Walters for a plan to lure men from the U S Army by selling a disease inducing liquid with payments required for discharges.
Paterson New Jersey March 16 about a thousand broad silk workers went on strike after firms refused wage increases. The walkout marks the largest industrial tie-up since the 1913 silk workers’ strike, signaling rising labor tensions in the city.
An advertisement urges men to beware kidney trouble when morning stiffness back pain and dark puffed eye bags slow movement and sap energy. E R Whitehurst F D Norfolk VA notes remedies for kidney complaints and urges preventive care.
Washington reports President Wilson will soon issue a statement defining U S stance toward Russia and the entente plan to send Japan into Siberia He aims to clarify the U S position on Russia's territorial integrity and oppose exploiting defeated Russia Officials hint the address may precede Japan's action and differ in form while Britain France and Tokio weigh their views.
Captain Roald Amundsen arrived at an Atlantic port aboard an American liner and praised the spirit of American troops in France after visiting Western battle fronts. He lauded General Pershing and Rear Admiral Sims as great leaders and said he plans a polar expedition from Spitzbergen next year, lasting about seven years.
News of James Stillman death in New York spreads condolence messages nationwide. As president of National City Bank directors, he influenced finance and policy. famed as a friend of France and donor to war orphan relief. Funeral plans not announced.
Edgewater New Jersey March 16 authorities hold Harry Shifty Louis Alveno and Benjamin Freudenright for the murder of Christian Anderson superintendent of a local refining company. Anderson was found shot on a lonely road by Chief John J. O'Brien after a struggle in which he fought back and clutched a knife. About 250 dollars was on his person when waylaid and evidence suggests he was struck by a coupling pin before the shooting.
Secretary McAdoo awarded a gold life saving medal to Wallace Odell Prather a machinist mate now serving in France for leaping into bloodstained shark infested waters at Olangapo on July 7 1916 to rescue a seaman who had his leg bitten off. Prather hails from Stafford Kansas.
London reports Welsh troops captured fifteen prisoners and two machine guns in a raid on the German line at Armentieres. The War Office also noted artillery activity at Ypres and Houthulst.
A terse note accuses Gratk of slandering the nation and dampening morale, triggering concern over public discourse and civic pride. The brief statement reflects tensions in local opinion and prompts readers to consider the impact of hostile rhetoric on community morale.
Newsprint fashion note offers Easter attire with wool serges and poplins in top style, lined with silk peau de cygne or guaranteed Latins. Priced from eighteen fifty to thirty dollars.
Silk poplin and taffeta Easter dresses showcased in plain and heavily embroidered styles. Offered in regular sizes 16 to 44 and extra sizes 37 to 45, with price range from 12.50 to 30.00.
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