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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1919
Page
5
London reports Bolshevik victory stirs Spartacides in Ingary and Danzig amid riots incited by placards. German mass meeting urged action against officers. looting followed in markets and newspapers. Unconfirmed claim cites allied mission at Dan under arrest. Poles urged to stay indoors as protests spread.
March 26 report from Chesapeake Bay crews identifies the seaplane NC-1 as the wreck seen in a tributary by the E. P. Williams tug. No word yet on three naval airmen, though rescue may have brought them to the Hampton Roads naval base. NC-1 left Hampton Roads to endurance flight to New York with a pilot and two mechanicians.
Nearly 50 000 motor boats have been numbered under the 1918 act effective December 7. New York leads with 5 919 boats, Tampa 6 110, Baltimore 4 700. In Hartford, Windsor town clerk George R. Maude served as the twelfth member in a ruling tied to the murder case of Captain William Madden of Manchester. The declaration notes December February as the months covered and mentions districts where boats are stored or removed from water.
Lieutenant-Commander P. N. Bellinger, noted marine aviator, is selected by the navy department to pilot the first seaplane on a transatlantic attempt. Plans call for six machines with United States destroyers stationed along the Atlantic route.
New York stock trading opened pressured by European political unrest with Steel Common at 96 1 4, Mexican Petroleum around 88 1 2, then partial recovery and a steadier tone. Wilson and Company led gains as Chicago buying pushed shares to 82 1 2 while Sinclair Oil and Marine traded higher after early declines. Lead and zinc markets showed quiet or firm activity as metal traders noted spot and near term shifts.
Clearing house statement from New York dated March 26 shows Sub-treasury credit of 413,387 dollars exchanges totaling 303,443,040 dollars and balances of 45,627,855 dollars.
London march 26 leaders of the coal miners decide to accept the Sankey government commission report. A ballot will be held on the report which proposes reforms in coal field working conditions. At today’s meeting miners urged Britain and its allies to withdraw troops from Russia. Hamburg Hamburg March 26 first consignment of American food for Germany 7500 tons bags arrived.
In Hartford on March 26 the Senate approved Governor Smith’s nomination of Judge Edward L. Smith amid opposition on his prior record. A petition to curb out-of-state electric power sales was withdrawn after an unfavorable report. Christopher L. Avery and John R. Booth were favored forSuperior and New Haven court posts. Bills to form Manchester Memorial Hospital and expand Fort Griswold land moved forward. The House backed appointing a July 1 child welfare commission. Bonds for Norwalk improvements and Wallingford debt financing advanced, along with war veterans’ service medals and a state exhibit fund. The Sunday moving picture bill heads to a Thursday floor vote. The House also advanced occupational disease coverage, Naugatuck hospital incorporation, and estate provisions for Connecticut College for Women. The Senate recommitted the liquor sale ban on uniforms. Water bond measures for Waterbury and related facilities gained favorable reports.
M H S notes announce a minstrel show by Girls Patriotic League members to raise funds for Polish war orphans. Rehearsals underway under Dr William Davis with seniors crafting a class annual and a Class Night committee formed by Catherine Galligan Doris Cone Charles Stone Everett Francis Rudolph Stevens Clarissa Machie and Joseph Magnano. Mr Godowsky performs tonight at 8 30 in M H S hall drawing a large crowd.
In Washington, March 26, testimony focused on the reserve clauses in players contracts as part of the $900,000 suit by the Baltimore Federal League Club against the National and American League clubs and officials of the defunct Federal League. L Edwin Goldman argued the clause bound players to organized baseball, preventing play for other teams and effectively making them virtual slaves and outlaws.
Paris reports indicate allied decision to use energetic measures against bolshevik forces in Hungary. Rumors name General Mangin in command of any troops used, though papers view the Hungarian rise as camouflage and deny a genuine popular movement, citing Echo de Paris.
The freighter Waalhaven now loading at New Orleans will sail for France with nine apprentices from the U S Shipping Board training service joining her regular crew. This marks a new policy by the board to train young Americans for merchant marine service.
A dispatch to Inspector Morris Wold from his son Sergeant Paul W. Wolf reports that the headquarter troop of the 26th division sailed from Brest today aboard the transport Agamemnon. The消息 confirms movement of the unit from the port.
Mexican Governor of Nayarit is deposed after a clash with the provincial legislature. Advices reaching Washington state department report the event this afternoon. Nayarit is described as a newly organized province on the east coast.
Ernie Shore, former Boston Red Sox star pitcher, signed with the New York Yankees at their Jacksonville training camp. He had held out for more pay after being traded in the big deal that also brought Dutch Leonard, who likewise resisted but is expected to sign before camp ends.
New York reports from Gainesville Fla indicate manager John McGraw will implement a two tier batting arrangement when the Giants open April 23. The top half features Burns Young Chase Zimmerman while the lower half includes Fletcher Doyle Kauff McCarty or Smith. Also notes Clarkin will buy Plant Field to subdivide for building lots. Gibbons bests Houck in St Louis. Mars draws with Brady in Boston. Royal Bucks wins Lincoln Handicap in London with River Shore second Somerville third. fifteen horses raced.
Express on the New Haven road derailed near Hartford while traveling at speed just before the station. No serious damage. passengers shaken and a delay ensued. At AT&T annual meeting, William A. Gaston of Boston elected director replacing G D Milne.
An advertisement claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss and urges trying a small bottle of Danderine. It promises immediate stop to shedding after several applications and claims hair becomes softer glossier and thicker.
A continued hearing on the probate of Louise N. Mason of Walnut Grove farm was held to appoint an executor to replace Ernest A. Inglis, who declined. Mason’s husband W. Mason sought administration while Sylvia Mason, 12, and Henry R. Loomis opposed. Judge S. Harris Werner of the firm spoke sharply on the appointment. No executor appointment notice yet issued.
Dr Edwards claims his Olive Tablets substitute calomel with a mild but rapid effect on the liver, avoiding tooth and gum damage. The olive colored tablets promise the same relief without aftereffects, advertised as 10c and 25c per box from all druggists.
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