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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1919

Page

5

Tax on farm loan bonds urged by McFadden in Congress

Representative McFadden of Pennsylvania urged repeal of the tax exemption for bonds issued under the federal farm loan act. He argued the war debt, depressed liberty bonds, and heavy income taxes enable wealthy holders to evade war taxes, calling for full taxation like other securities.

Sentative McFadden Igngton Congress Meden Pennsylvania Pennsyls Bankers Association McFadden Secretary of the Treasury

Hamburg sailors agree to man foodships for relief

London reports on March 21 that German sailors at Hamburg have agreed to man the foodships carrying supplies from Allied countries to Germany, as advised by Central News today.

London Hamburg Germany

L Hoyt Pease Dies Exmayor of New Britain

L Hoyt Pease former New Britain mayor and school board member and Stanley Works treasurer died yesterday afternoon at age 74.

L. Hoyt Pease New Britain Stanley Works

Peptiron Tonic Pills Aims At Quick Health Boost

The notice touts Peptiron as a real tiron tonic offered in chocolate coated pills that require no water. It claims quick absorption, nerve support, stomach comfort, and increased disease resistance, urging immediate use to ward off illness.

Obituary W. Clark Knowlton Dies in Akron Ohio

W Knowlton son in law of H C Whittlesey of South Main street died at his Akron home after pneumonia illness He was 27 and a Goodyear Company executive Amherst graduate He married Miss Winifred Whittlesey of this city Funeral for David Baumann held at 38 Wall Street with interment in Pine Grove cemetery

W. Clark. Knowlton W. Clark Knowlton H. C. Whittlesey South Main Street Akron Ohio Knowlton Goodyear Company Amherst Winifred Whittlesey David Baumann Wall Street Frederick W. Greene Pine Grove Cemetery

Fire on Meadows Near Cromwell Lights Sky Night

A blaze lit the meadows north of Cromwell last night reflecting in the sky, sparking reports of a fire at a barn or similar large structure. Fire crews responded but details on damage or cause were not provided.

Cromwell

Stock Market Rebounds After Steel Outlook Boost

New York trading opened with strong buying as steel stocks lead gains following a conference and bullish statements from steel leaders. Steel common up 17 8 to 97 14, Baldwin 11 4, Midvale 11 4, Specialties firm, Tobacco products near two points higher, GM up 21 8 to 1621 4. Interboro bonds weak despite overall market strength. Total volume about 1,261,100 shares with 211,000 steel common traded in first hour. Grain, metal markets report mixed moves and a new ambassador to France named Hugh Campbell Wallace.

New York Steel Common Baldwin Midvale Steel General Motors Interboro Steel Royal Dutch

Air Casualties and New Railway Express Badges

A War Department table shows 171 army air service deaths in combat and 54 other air service fatalities. This afternoon employees of the American Railway Express Company received new two inch square cap badges, issued and worn diagonally.

Army War Department American Railway Express

League Substitute Draft to Paris by Senator King

Senator King of Utah drafted a simplified substitute league covenant and will forward it to the Paris conference. His draft keeps core provisions, adds protections for U S internal affairs, and allows withdrawal with one year's notice. He plans to urge its consideration in Paris.

Foch Paris Marshall Foch France Marshal Foch King Utah Wilson Washington League of Nations United States League Paria

First U. S. N. coal barge to be launched Saturday

The Gildersleeve Ship Building Co. yard opposite the city will launch the first U. S. N. coal barge at high tide Saturday afternoon at 3. The remaining two barges now under construction will be finished, and the seven more barges originally contracted for have reportedly been cancelled by the Shipping Board.

Soldier in Hartford Ends Life by Jumping Before Switch Engine

In Hartford on March 21 Louis R Puff er, 26, previously with the aviation section in a southern army camp, killed himself by jumping in front of a switch engine in the northern city area. His body was badly mangled, with parts found about 200 feet from the collision site.

Hartford Louis R. Puffer Aviation

Railway men reject government offer in London

London reports that railway workers headed by J. H. Thomas rejected the government's offer designed to avert a general strike. A second dispatch warns of a new revolt threat in Berlin as the Scheidemann cabinet faces pressure from reactionaries and independents making its position untenable.

London J. H. Thomas British Railwaymen’s Union Berlin The Times Scheidemann Germany

Allenby vows no grave measures for Egyptian troubles

General Sir H. H. Allenby, preparing to depart for Egypt, says British forces will restore order without drastic steps. He led troops who defeated the Turks in Palestine as unrest grows in the region. Separately, in Korea, 3500 arrests by Japanese amid revolutionary agitation report from Tokio. 59 Christians detained at Seoul and an attempt to implicate American missionaries noted.

Egypt Paris H. H. Allenby Allenby Palestine Korea London Tokio Seoul

Poslam Promises Fast Eczema Relief and Clear Skin

An advertisement touts Poslam skin remedies as safe and highly effective for eczema and itching. It claims rapid improvement, overnight clearing of red inflamed complexions, and wide availability with free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

West 47Th St New York City

Baby healed from eczema with Resinol treatment

Philadelphia reader Mrs. Bessie Davis reports a three month battle with severe infant eczema. After trying remedies, she used Resinol Ointment and Soap, and by day four the itching ceased and the child recovered completely. All druggists sell Resinol products.

Philadelphia Bessie Davis South 13Th St

Take it yourself and give it to the children

An advertisement promotes a purely vegetable laxative tea as a safe effective family remedy. It claims gentle cleansing of the body and immediate well being, appealing to thousands who use it each spring to regulate their system and retain youthful appearance.

Middlesex Suit Against Dougherty and Related Attachments

The Middlesex Hospital sues James Dougherty of Fortland for 100 dollars with returns due before George Burnham on April 5. Constable Griffin garnishes wages at the New England Enameling Co for the amount. Griffin also attaches Prosper Campanelli’s 99 Grand street interest for 1000 dollars in a suit by Antonio Campanelli of Hartford alleging a pre March 19 1919 partnership loss and noncontribution. The case is set for the Hartford Court of Common Pleas on the first Tuesday of May. Madden Jury Not Yet Completed in Madden murder trial after 70 talesmen. over 400 salesmen examined.

Middlesex Hospital James Dougherty Fortland George Burnham Thomas F. Griffin The New England Enameling Co Griffin Prosper Campanelli Grand Street Antonio Campanelli Hartford Court of Common Pleas Madden

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