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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1919

Page

5

Transport Dock Arrival Signals Big WWI Troop Lift

New York reports 2,253 American soldiers aboard the Louisville arriving at Pier 1 Hoboken from Brest. Additional transports due today include Alpom Marseilles with 1, Francesca from Marseilles with 983, Zacapa from Bordeaux with 107, and Tous with 104. Among the troops are the 48th Infantry detachment, air service company, surgical units, and convalescent detachments with many sick or wounded. Four transports totaling 8,913 men expected tomorrow: Matsonia from Bordeaux, von Steuben from Brest, Nordam from Brest, and Westboro from Bordeaux, with hundreds more troops and dependents aboard.

11Th Air Service Coam Ohio Texas Massachusetts Liverpool Matsonia Bordeau New York von Steuven Brest Nordam Westboro Rdeau

Wilson S Reynolds Hurt Cranking Auto in Hartford

Wilson S Reynolds, a Church Street auto dealer, suffered a broken forearm and wrist when a crankback kicked his machine at Overland headquarters in Hartford. He was treated by Dr. Sweet and moved from Hotel Bond to his South Main Street home after the accident.

Wilson S. Reynolds Church ‘Street South Main Street Overland Hartford Dr. Sweet Hotel Bond

Bridgeport Store Keeper Bound Over for Murder

Eduardo Bonini, a Bridgeport east side store keeper, was bound over to the superior court today on murder charges for the killing of 10 year old John Callahan on March 7. The boy was delivering goods for a nearby grocer and not part of the teasing group. Bonini had been angered after persistent taunts from local youths. He obtained a rifle from his house and shot at the first boy in sight, striking Callahan.

Bridgeport Eduardo Bonini John Callahan Beys Bonini Callahan

Famous Naturalist Killed in Alabama Tragedy

Montgomery March 22 Dr Herbert Huntington Smith renowned naturalist and curator of Alabama University Museum was struck by a train at Tuscaloosa and died aged 68. He formerly curated Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh until 1919 before moving to Alabama. The body to be sent to New York for burial.

Montgomery Ala Herbert Huntington Smith Museum of the University of Alabama United States Europe Tuscaloosa New York Smith Carnegie Museum of Pittsburg Alabama

Hawaii legislature plans $10000 for Americanization efforts

Washington reports the Hawaiian legislature introduced a bill to appropriate $10,000 for Americanizing aliens in Uthai territory eligible for citizenship. The Department of Labor was notified today.

For Sale Chevrolet Touring Car Appears at Lane's

Advertising blurb notes a Chevrolet touring car in the Rapallo Avenue area. Three horsepower engine, sapine condition described. Inquiries directed to Spire Dying & ing Co at 526 and Ft ht year ictor Carlson, 353.

Lane’s Rapallo Ave Care Spire Dying & Ing Co

Stock Market Opens With Heavy Steel in Leading Trade

New York March 22 Over 1 000 shares of steel common traded in the first minutes of the session as prices moved up to 100 5 8. Early business saw 18 000 shares sold at 99 to 100 with many 5 000 and 10 000 share bids. Market leaders drove gains across copper, tobacco, and railroad stocks while steel led the rally before closing weak with a broad pullback and losses in petroleum issues. Total daily stock volume reached 620 200 shares with bonds at 6 861 000. Week totals show 5 877 000 shares traded and 62 207 000 in bonds.

New York Anaconda Utah Pacific Southern Pacific Marine General Motors Baldwin Steel Common Mexican Petroleum Marine Preferred Studebaker Sinclair Oil

Market Report and Transport News From Philadelphia to Washington

Gain Market reports Chicago grain mixed with corn lower and oats fluctuating while provisional provisions close lower. Transport Haverford docks at Philadelphia return 2084 troops, including 318th field signal battalion and mobile hospital 103. Jere miah A. O'Leary espionage case jury deliberations continue in New York. Three U S senators fly over Washington in army plane. Emerald Raman features a Triangle showcase Sunday night at 7:45.

Chicago Haverford Philadelphia Brest Pennsylvania 318Th Field Signal Battalion

Italian Ultimatum Rumors Denied by Press Representative

Paris reports deny Italian ultimatum claims to the peace conference. Italy asks for equal treaty precedence with Germany and to avoid discontent, while Jugo Slav demands clash with Italian aims. President and Premier Orlando discuss the situation as U.S. aid consideration surfaces.

Paris America Fiume Rome Austria- Hungary Austria Italy Orlando United States

Obituary and notices from a small town paper

W Clark Knowlton dies suddenly in Akron after influenza and pneumonia. He rose to a senior position at Goodrich Rubber, husband of H C Whittlesey’s daughter, and father to a baby. Also in the death notices Chauncey A Brown and Mrs Charles G Carlson, with funeral details for Knowlton and Brown. German seamen hold up ships under armistice terms. and a west sleet storm brings telegraph damage but no major losses.

W. Clark Knowlton Akron H. C. Whittlesey Miss Whittlesey Northampton New England Mr. Knowlton Phi Beta Kappa Amherst Goodrich Rubber Company Clark Knowlton Charles G. Carlson Catherine Street Middlesex Hospital Paris German Seamen’s Union United States Bremen America

Woman shoots husband in car. detective wounded in Boston

Mrs Gertrude Lacourt suddenly drew a revolver and shot her husband Louis Lacourt a private detective while seated in an automobile. He was taken to the Relief Hospital seriously wounded. Mrs Lacourt remained beside him until arrested by a police sergeant. Police offered no motive for the attempted murder.

Boston Gertrude Lacourt Louis Lacourt Lacourt Relief Hospital Hanover Street

Razor attack in Hartford pits Valenti against Morano

In Hartford on March 22, Guiseppi Valenti, about 30, was savagely cut with a razor in front of the Hotel Bond by Vincenzio Morano, 26, who says jealousy sparked the assault after Valenti showed undue familiarity with Morano’s wife. Valenti’s injuries were serious, with possible fatal outcome reported at the hospital.

Hartford Guiseppi Valenti Bond Vincenzio J. Morano Valenti Morano

Architect Held for Passing Bad Check in Derby

William D. Johnson, once a Hartford architect noted for church designs and city hall improvements, is arrested on conspiracy charges and held on $500 bond for a March 31 hearing. He allegedly cashed a $200 check at Birmingham National Bank payable to "Beaver" signed by Clifford H. Willmarth of Ridgewood Realty Co. The Riverside Trust Co. account cited reportedly lacked funds. The L. C. B. A. meets Monday evening.

Derby William D. Johnson Hartford Birmingham National Bank Beaver Clifford H. Willmarth Ridgewood Realty Co Riverside Trust Co

Clymer Mother Fears Croup at Nightfall

A nervous mother fears nocturnal croup and finds reassurance in Foley's Honey and Tar. The advertisement claims timely doses ward off choking phlegm and gives confidence for nightfall. Mrs. Ben Meyerink of Clymer, NY endorses the product, saying it stopped their child’s symptoms at once.

Croup Foley Ben Meyerink Clymer N. Y

A Cripple for Three Years in Lorne Ont Echoes Patent Remedy

Alexander Munro of R.R. No. 1 Lorne Ont recounts three years bedridden by rheumatism. After trying doctors and many remedies he reports improvement with Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets. He claims reduced pain and swelling, now walking miles and doing light chores. Sold 50c, 6 for $2.50, trial 25c. by Fruit-a-Tives Limited, Ordensburg, N.Y.

R.R. No. 1 Lorne Ont Alexander Munro Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ordensburg N. Y

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