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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1918

Page

5

U. S. Ready to Take Over Dutch Ships

Washington says navy ready to man Dutch ships in American ports but no action today. State Department to transfer vessels via War Trade Board with quiet orderly steps. About seventy Dutch ships totaling roughly 475,000 tons now in U S waters, with others in British ports bringing total near 600 ships.

Washington Navy Department Holland State Department War Trade Board August Philips Lansing London United States Entente

Loans to Farmers Rise with $13.9 Million February Total

Federal Farm Loan Board reports February long term mortgage advances to farmers at $13,878,811 across 23 business days, exceeding January by $2,091,294. Land banks in Omaha and St Paul lead districts, with Spokane and Wichita also posting large sums, totaling $64,532,343 since inception.

Federal Farm Loan Board Washington United States Federal Land Bank Omaha St. Paul Spokane Wichita Berkeley Houston New Orleans Louisville St. Louis Baltimore Springfield Columbia

German Officers Engage in Organization Work in Russia

London dispatch reports on March 18 that German Army officers are actively engaged in organization work in Russia. The note highlights ongoing German efforts, with emphasis on military coordination and influence behind Russian lines.

London Russia

German POW camp formed in Siberia amid far eastern crisis

To kio reports a German army of about 40 000 prisoners of war is being formed in Siberia, increasing peril in the far east. Petrograd says German officers in Ukraine plan to organize a Ukrainian force as Austro-German troops in southern Russia aid the Bolsheviks, signaling a bid to open a direct road to Persia and India.

Tokio Siberia Far East Petrograd Ukrainia Russia Persia India

Hartford Capitalist Dies in Florida At 85

Austin C. Dunham a Hartford philanthropist capitalist and inventor died last night in St Petersberg Florida He was 85 years old and long served as president of the Hartford Electric Light Company a pioneer in electricity development He became a free trade exponent at eighty and was a friend of Thomas Edison.

Hartford Austin C. Dunham Hartford Philarthrorist St. Petersberg Fla Hartford Electric Light Company Thomas Ed

Winsted Woman Found Dead at Still River Dam

In Winsted on March 18 the body of Miss Catherine Bensle aged 39 was recovered from the Franklin Moore company dam on the Still River. She had been missing since October 20, 1917 after telling friends she would kill herself rather than undergo another operation. Five brothers survive her.

Winsted Catherine Bensle Franklin Moore Company Still River Bensley Bensle

Cablegram reports aid in France with Marine unit

Assistant State's Attorney Harry P. Bailey now in France with the U S Marines sent a cablegram to Irwin N. Walker about a check for 475 dollars. The cablegram arrived today for 7.13 spent on the message.

Chicago Harry P. Bailey France Irwin N. Walker É

Compensation Bill Vetoed by Governor in Richmond

Richmond Virginia March 18 Governor Davis vetoed the workmen’s compensation bill. He also slashed several appropriation bills to the extent of reducing funding across agencies.

Richmond Davis

Yale College Dean Henry P Wright Dies at Home

Former Yale College dean Henry Parks Wright died at his home after a long illness. Born November 30 1839 in Winchester New Hampshire he served in the Civil War and later joined Yale rising from tutor to professor of Latin. He led Yale as dean from 1884 to 1909 and was honored with a Doctor of Laws degree by Union College in 1895. He is survived by his widow a daughter and two sons. Wright Hall was named in his honor and Yale mourned his loss.

New Hamphire New Haven Henry Parks Wright Yale College Professor Wright Winchester N. H Massachusetts Volunteers Yale Union College Henry B. Wright Yale Law School of Religion Camp Devens Dean Wright Arthur T. Hadley Wright Hall

Germans Overrun Ukraine in March Offensive

Copenhagen reports Austro German forces sweeping across Ukraine from Odessa toward the Black Sea coast. Nikolaiev and Kherson are occupied as operations push toward Crimea. Russian fleet seeks refuge at Sevastopol. German columns split to advance east and southeast amid harsh actions against guerrilla banks.

Copenhagen Ukrainia Russia Black Sea Odessa Nikolaiev Kherson Crimea Crimean Sebastopol Kiev

Labor disputes settled across the nation

The Department of Labor announced settlements of six major labor controversies affecting about 4000 workers. The Wagner Electric plant in St. Louis saw 3200 employees return to work, 500 in Elyria Ohio awaiting ratification, plus settlements with Cumberland Maryland bituminous miners, river heater workers at American Shipbuilding in Lorain Ohio, Huntington West Virginia lumbermen, and Imperial Electric employees in Akron Ohio.

Department of Labor Washington Wagner Electric Company St. Louis Elyria Ohio Willys Overland Company Cumberland American Shipbuilding Company Loraine Huntington Lumber Supply Company Huntington W. Va Imperial Electric Company Akron

Pershing No Complaint On Airplane Supply, War Dept Says

Washington reports state General Pershing has made no complaint to the War Department about a alleged failure to receive American built airplanes. Chief of Staff Peyton C. March confirmed the denial and noted censorship prevents detail. Earlier Secretary Baker told reporters after meeting with 30 manufacturers that production was ahead of schedule.

Washington Pershing War Department Peyton C. March Baker

Holland Refuses Allies Shipping Demands Reported From Berlin

Berlin reports Holland has refused the allies shipping demands after a Berlin council at the foreign office cited Lokal Anzeiger. Germany is said to promise to supply all possible coal to Holland. The decision by the Dutch government was circulated from Berlin among leading politicians officers and naval officials.

Berlin Amsterdam Holland Lokal Anzeiger Germany German Foreign Office

Doubt Over Dutch Government Decision Source

The cablegram is viewed with skepticism since the supposed decision of the Dutch government should originate from Berlin before The Hague.

Berlin The Hague

Governor requests troops for Kentucky to restore order

Governor Stanley appealed for at least one company of regular army troops in Kentucky to protect life and property in Lee County where outlawry has broken out. He telegrammed Sheriff McGuire urging rigid law enforcement and immediate deputization to preserve the peace.

Kentucky Lexington Stanley Lee County McGuire

Senate moves to curb slacker conduct in army

Washington March 18 steps were taken to curb slackers in the army. Senator Hitchcock introduced a bill in the senate that amends the articles of war and gives officers authority to suspend sentences of courts martial. The measure targets men who commit offenses with imprisonment as a contemplated remedy.

Washington Hitchcock Senate

Holcomb Denies Dry Statement on Soldier Suffrage Plan

Hartford March 18 Governor Marcus E Holcomb denied a reported claim that he favored closing saloons to aid soldiers voting in the November election. He said only soldier suffrage matters would be considered in the special session and opposed a constitutional amendment on this issue. Legislative leaders gathered as the joint session planned to hear the suffrage measure and refer it to the judiciary committee after a recess.

Hartford Connecticut Marcus E. Holcomb E. L. G. Hohenthal Manchester Patrick J. O’sullivan Senate Navy C. C. Hemenway House Healy Clifford B. Wilson Holcomb Judiciary Committee

German Peace Drive Sparks German Press Campaign

Amsterdam reports a fresh German peace drive with the Cologne Gazette backing the Fraufurter Zeitung and Germania urging the Allies to weigh the eastern situation before continuing the war. German editors show anxiety over securing large food stores from Russia, fueling renewed peace talk.

Amsterdam Cologne Gazette Cologne Fraufurter Zeitung Germania Berlin

Armour Denies Hoarding and Profit Motives in Meat Prices

Chicago March 18 Armour head of Armour & Co denies claims that high prices come from hoarding and profiteering. He argues there is no undue margin between meat on the hoof and on the hook and blasts political agitators as profiteer defamers.

Chicago J. Ogden Armour Armour & Co

Hartford to Holyoke Barge Canal Proposal Discussed

Congressman Lonergan met with Colonel Keller to discuss Connecticut river navigation and a possible Hartford to Holyoke barge canal. Keller said the Sixty third Congress would consider developing existing navigation to the utmost, with Saybrook to Hartford development urged. If chosen, rotating fund money may be used, signaling major industrial potential for Hartford County.

Hartford Holyoke Canal Washington Lonergren Colonel Keller Inland Waterways Committee of Railroad Administration Connecticut River Holyoke Keller Lonergan Saybrook Hartford County

Jack Johnson's Mother Dies in Chicago

Chicago March 18 Teeny John son 74 mother of Jack Johnson famed pugilist bullfighter and mayoral candidate for a Spanish village is dead at her home. Johnson was told his mother was sinking two weeks ago and he reportedly cabled he would return, though return is doubtful as federal authorities hunt him over Mann Act violation.

Jack Johnson Chicago Johnson

Mistaken For Burglar, Clyde Killed by Brother in Atlanta

Elon M. Clyde was shot and killed by his brother William Clyde while attempting to enter the rear door of their Atlanta home. William mistook him for a burglar, the incident reported on March 18.

Atlanta Elon M. Clyde William Clyde William

Obituary for Bridget Corrigan in Hartford

Bridget Corrigan died at the home of the Misses Fairy on 28 Babcock Street Hartford after a short pneumonia. Survived by three Hartford nieces, Margaret Mary and Catherine Fahy. Remains sent to W J Coughlin's Sons for burial. Funeral held at St John's church with high mass and is buried in St John's cemetery.

Bridget Corrigan Fairy Babcock Street Hartford Margaret, Mary Catherine Fahy W. J. Coughlin Dineen Hazelton

Funeral of Mrs Ann Hackett at St John’s Church

The funeral of Mrs Ann Hackett widow of Peter Hackett was held from her 64 Court Street home at 8:30 AM and attended by many. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St John’s Church at 9:00 AM by Rev Patrick L Dolan with Gregorian chant. Prayers for the dead followed Mass. Flower bearers were Edward Dunn and Charles Gibson. pallbearers included John Gilshenan Thomas F Griffin Arthur Darcy Timothy Sullivan Thomas Tumley and Peter McDonald. Burial occurred at St John’s.

Ann Hackett Ann Peter Hackett Court Street St. John’s Church Patrick L. Dolan Dineen St. John’s Choir P. J. O’brien Father Dolan Edward Dunn Charles Gibson John Gilshenan Thomas F. Griffin Arthur Darcy Timothy Sullivan Thomas Tumley Peter McDonald St. John’s Cemetery

Jerome B. Kelly Dies in New York at 31

Jerome R. Kelly son of Thomas Kelly of 504 High street died suddenly at his New York home in his 30s. Born in Middletown in 1886 he attended St Johns schools Fordham and Fordham College. Survived by wife two children his father and sister Theresa Kelly of this city. Remains were returned by W J Coughlin's Sons. Funeral set for Wednesday morning. Kelly was an exemplary young man with many friends.

Jerome B. Kelly Jerome R. Kelly Thomas Kelly High Street New York Middletown St. John’s Fordham Preparatory School Fordham College Theresa Kelly W. J. Coughlin Kelly

Funeral of Mrs Julia C Jurczak in Portland

Funeral for Mrs Julia C wife of Simon Jurczak was held from 95 Main street Portland on Sunday at two oclock. Services followed at St Marys church at 230 with Rev Dr Farrell Martin. Song by Miss Margaret ONeill, floral tributes, pallbearers listed, burial in St Marys cemetery.

Simon Jurczak Julia C Main Street Portland St. Mary’s Church Farrell Martin Margaret O'Neil St. Mary’s God John Polanski John Markiewicz Joseph Kordzikowski Joseph Jurczak Simon Putz Peter Markiewicz John F. Lidwell Anthony Jurczak St. Mary’s Cemetery

Funeral for Maurice Fieber at New Britain church

Minor Maurice Fieber died at his home in Newington aged 45. He leaves a wife four children and his parents of South Farms and a sister. A pattern maker at New Britain Pattern Company for over 20 years he belonged to St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Funeral from his home Wednesday at 2 30 PM with burial in Indian Hill Cemetery.

Maurice Fieber Frederick Street Newington Main Street South Farms St. Mark’s Episcopal Church New Britain New Britain Pattern Company Indian Hill Cemetery

Stillman B. Doolittle Dies in Middletown at 76

Stillman B. Doolittle a Wallingford native and former farmer died at 23 Grand Street Middletown in his 77th year. He was unmarried with no near relatives and belonged to the Wallingford Red Men. Ill for two weeks he carved wood reliefs and a carved jack knife cane of artistic merit. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Stillman B. Doolittle Wallingford Middletown Grand Street Mr. Doolittle Order of Red Men

Mrs Parker Dies After Short Illness At Home

Mrs Mary E Parker widow of Matthew Parker dies at her Babcock street home after a brief illness. This follows the month’s death of her son Thomas buried March 4. Survived by daughter Mrs Charle S Rau and several grandchildren. She had lived in the city many years. Funeral announced later.

Mary E. Parker Mary Matthew Parker Babcock Street

Votes For Women Suffragette Paper Ends in February

London in March reports the suffragette paper Votes For Women will cease after its February issue. The publication, once central to campaigning for women’s suffrage, ends its run amid ongoing social and political shifts.

London

Tomato price investigation by Senate committee in Washington

Washington March 18 the senate agriculture committee will investigate tomato price fixing by the food administration. Senator Gore chair says representations claim prices are so low producers suffer losses and may switch to other crops. Bentley connections with the food administration are also to be examined and he may be summoned to justify any link to tomato pricing.

Washington Senate Agriculture Committee Food Administration Senator Gore Gore Charles Bentley The Bentley California

Charges Against Crew of the Tuscania

Representative Steenerson of Minnesota introduced a House resolution demanding Navy information on crew conduct during the Tuscania sinking after a Minneapolis Journal report alleged crew desertion. The torpedoed transport carried 2,000 American soldiers off Scotland on February 5, with 143 sailors and soldiers drowned.

Washington House of Representatives Representative Steenerson Minnesota Secretary of the Navy Minneapolis Journal C. A. Holmgren 20Th United States Engineers Scotland

Russian Embassy Breaks Silence On Free Russia

The Russian embassy in Washington declares it will continue to strive for a free Russia and thanks the American government for sympathy and support. It denounces the German peace as conquest and warns that enemy conditions threaten Russia’s independence and liberty.

Russia Washington

I. O. B. S Anniversary Banquet At Forest City Lodge

Forest City I O B S celebrated its third anniversary with a banquet and entertainment Sunday. J B Levison arranged the program. Paul Schor and Laird Newell performed music. Harriet Levison sang and danced. Isador and Sadie Press performed, and Mary Schor played a piano solo. A Hartford committee of ten attended for a very pleasant evening.

Forest City Lodge J. B. Levison Paul Schor Laird Newell Harriet Levison Isador and Sadie Press Mary Schor Hartford

Hawk In Town Clock Feeds on Sparrows

George J. Fisher climbed the town clock tower this afternoon to wind the clock and found a sparrow hawk circling inside. He captured the bird and placed it in a box. The floor was littered with sparrow remains, indicating the hawk has hunted in the tower all winter. The hawk is handsome and fierce, about the size of a quail.

George J. Fisher

Banquet Tonight for Card Tournament Societies

The winter card tournament banquet will be held this evening at Red Men's hall. Participating societies include Odd Fellows, Junior Mechanics, and St. Andrew's. Red Men's societies are invited at 8 o'clock for the presentation of the tournament cup to the winning society.

Red Men’s Odd Fellows Junior Mechanics St. Andrew's

Y M G A Auxiliary Meeting Plans Musical Extravaganza

All interested in the Y M G A are invited to meet in the association parlors Tuesday at 3 o clock to discuss staging a musical extravaganza by local talent with proceeds to fund redecorating parts of the building. Stewart Dunnavan, an organizer, will be present.

Stewart Dunnavan

Rifle Matches Local Home Guard in Cromwell

Company D Cromwell led by Capt. R H Stow challenges Company K under Capt. Hansen and Company M led by Capt. Hedges to matches at the Cromwell shooting range. Each team has five men, any officer or enlisted man eligible to compete.

Cromwell R. H. Stow Co. K Hansen Co. M Hedges

On Way to Missouri Former Mason Contractor Heads for Pratt City

George W. Smith a former well known mason contractor left this morning for Pratt City Missouri where he will make his home. He will be 86 years old on April 27.

Missouri George W. Smith Pratt City Mr. Smith

Local youths spend Sunday with families

Home from camp Devens John Cahill was home over Sunday Lieutenant James Dooley spent Sunday with his parents on Cross street James Hennessey was the guest of his parents in Staddle Hill over Sunday

Camp Devens John Cahill James Dooley Cross Street James Hennessey Staddle Hill

Have Anything To Se Try Presa WANTS 8 Times 25c

A terse notice reads Have Anything To Se Try Presa WANTS 8 Times 25c. The fragment mentions a price and a call to action but lacks clear context or names. Further readable details are unavailable in the text.

Ex Dean Wright Dies at Yale After Long Career

Henry Parks Wright former dean of Yale college died at his New Haven home aged 79. Born in Winchester New Hampshire November 30 1839 he served in the Civil War with the Fifty first Massachusetts and graduated valedictorian then rose from assistant professor to professor of Latin. He became dean in 1884 serving until his retirement in 1899. Survived by his wife a daughter and two sons he was celebrated as a monument to Yale education by T Hadley and others who recall him fondly.

Yale New Haven Conn Henry Parks Wright Yale College Professor Wright Winchester N. H Fifty-first Massachusetts Volunteers Union College Henry B. Wright Yale School of Religion Camp Devens Dean Wright Arthur T. Hadley Wrighthall

Feast of St Patrick Observed at St Francis Church

The Feast of St Patrick was impressively observed at St Francis church with morning and evening services, Irish airs by the organist, and selections by the choir. Rev John McGrath of Meriden delivered a vespers discourse on The Apostle of the Irish. A fine musical program was provided by Mrs A M McHugh and others. Miss Mary Flynn presided at the organ.

St. Francis St. Francis’ Church Apostle John McGrath Meriden A.M. McHugh Catherine Kelly Elsie Langdon Hartford Joseph Harris Mary Flynn Father McGrath

Delta Kappa debating society to meet in Room 5

High school notes report a Delta Kappa debating society gathering planned for tomorrow afternoon in Room 5. Three Deep River High School teachers visited the school, and the orchestra held a rehearsal. A meeting of boys in the Boys Working Reserve was called, with enrollment conditions and work requirements specified.

Delta Kappa Débating Society Deep River High School Sellen

Four German Agents Seized for Deportation in New York

New York reports four suspected German spies arrested for deportation to France. The group includes Baroness Gustina Beville, her husband, Mme Mix and her spouse. Authorities identify the baroness as from Turkey with French parents, portraying the quartet as the Kaiser era spy ring.

New York Kaiser Department of Justice France Gustina Beville Turkey Mme. Mix

St Patrick’s Day Social in East Berlin and Local Visits

East Berlin reports a parade and dance in Middletown Saturday evening. Mrs E Steed and Miss Georgia Kelsey visited friends. Captain Foot from Washington DC spent Sunday with relatives. Jarvis Dowd on furlough from Ra Ritton camp NJ. Mabel and Hilda Carlson of Middletown stayed with relatives Sunday. An Athletic Hall social marks St Patrick’s Day with a dance tonight. Robins seen this morning, signaling spring.

East Berlin Middletown E. Steed Georgia Kelsey Captain Foot Washington, D. C Jarvis Dowd Rariton Camp New Jersey Mabel Hilda Carlson Athletic Hall

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Vitality

A spring medical note extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a century trusted blood purifier tonic and vitalizer. It claims success against scrofula eczema humors catarrh rheumatism loss of appetite fatigue and general debility in all ages and seasons. It highlights pleasant taste aiding digestion and boosting red blood for overall health.

Stock Quotations From Richter & Company Hartford

Stock quotations from Richter and Company bankers and brokers on Central Row Hartford. Members of the New York Stock Exchange listed with charter telephone 2600.

Richter & Company Bankers and Brokers New York Stock Exchange Central Row Hartford Conn Charter

Stock Market Opens Dull as Readings Edge Up in Early Trade

New York stocks opened with limited action as readings showed fractional gains. Erie issues led activity with first and second prefereds rising, while Steel common inched up and Baldwin Locomotive and Bethlehem Steel posted small advances. American Tobacco weakened, and trading remained light with occasional intraday pullbacks.

New York Reading Erie Steel Common Baldwin Locomotive Bethlehem Steel B Studebaker American Telephone & Telegraph Sinclair Oil Brooklyn Rapid Transit

City Briefs Track returns and visits noted

The Tuesday sewing class will meet with Mrs Rufus Jones. Miss Marion Ryan daughter of Mayor Ryan returns home after visiting Miss Florence Neale. Russell library extends hours for the soldiers book canvass from 10 to 12, 1 to 6 and 7 to 9 all week. Policeman Addison T Chapman back on duty after a cold. Victor Olson hospitalized for stomach trouble. Almaira E Hubbard sells four acres to International Feldspar Co in lower Maromas meadow. Director Campbell attends Russo Brothers Hartford horse auction and future auto trucking plan.

F. E. Pease Herbert Pearl Street Atlantic City Marion Ryan Mayor Ryan Holyoke Florence Neale South Farms Russell Library Addison T. Chapman Victor Olson Bridge Street St Francis Hospital Almira E. Hubbard International Feldspar Company Maromas Meadow Connecticut River Campbell Russo Brothers Hartford

Harvester Co Men Get Increase in Chicago

Beginning April 1 employees of the International Harvester company will receive another wage raise. The increase, the sixth in two years, will affect about 25,000 workers and total about ten percent.

Morris Plan Loans Offer Security During Illness

Prices rise but Morris Plan loan rates stay steady. These loans assist when sickness or misfortune strains finances. Morris Plan Co., 269 Main St. advertises stable borrowing options for personal finance relief.

Morris Plan Morris Plan Co Main St Adv

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