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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
5
German forces attack east of Arras as British troops repulse fierce assaults along much of the front. French forces retreat slightly to Montdidier Heights while inflicting heavy losses on German units. American troops are engaged in the fighting. The eighth day of battle continues with no end in sight.
Paris dispatch reports French forces retreating to the heights west of Montdidier after heavy losses inflicted on German troops. British and American units engage along the Arras sector as the front expands toward the Scarpe river with intense combat and a German push toward Paris.
New York March 28 Germans club once Deutsches Verein on Central Park South votes to close for war duration. Anticipated arrests cited as the club is alleged to have housed von, Boyed and Bolo Pasha links. Karl tz former German consul general and six others convicted of neutrality. Seizure of papers in lab rooms said to show revival of enemy intrigue.
Monsey Washington March 28 Secretary said he could not meet government demands if income and excess profits taxes are not paid promptly and in full by June 15 Representative Bland of Indiana told the house this afternoon He pressed Representative McFadden from Pennsylvania protesting the Wars and Means Committee’s refusal to report his bill to make these taxes payable in installments after June 15
In De Soto Missouri on March 28 a mob of over 100 men compelled 55 year old farmer Lawrence Heinz to stand before his home and burn a large Kais er Wilhelm portrait and royal insignia Previously Heinz was warned not to remove the decoration He was placed in front of the image and ordered to ignite it as security forces stood nearby.
American troops and volunteers join the French and British in a large battle near Balpaume and Noyon as Hindenburg’s offensive rages. Aviators, engineers, ambulance crews, and Lafayette escadrille veterans operate with French units. Medical teams, Red Cross sections, and relief foundations aid wounded and displaced, while Rockefeller relief efforts focus on rebuilding Somme-devastated areas.
Washington March 28 the eggless milkless butterless sugarless and wheatless cake is now real. Officially introduced to the food administration as a pound cake made of corn meal molasses and honey. It resembles ginger bread but with a popular flavor. A food administration official says more wheat saving surprises are coming.
Yale Gordon sues Ignatz Kalish of the Johnson Lane district to recover 60 dollars on common counts. The case appears before Justice of the Peace B. E. Spencer on April 5 at 2 p m. Constable Charles J. Bright has attached real estate in the Johnson Lane district to cover the action.
Washington March 28 Congress leaders reported the administration war finance bill deadlocked at a late afternoon conferees session. Chairman Kitchin said no agreement had been reached and could not predict when one might come. Key disputes involve capitalization of the war finance corporation bond totals and interest rates.
In Fairview Enterprise from Kansas near Hiawatha residents discuss a military balloon seen at night. Reporters traced the sighting to Fred Gildhouse whose electrically powered, up to date farm includes a high tower light and private electric plant.
Australia estimates 1917 18 wheat production at 114 020 000 bushels vs last season 152 565 000. Decline of 38 545 000 bushels or 25 percent due to reduced acreage and poor conditions. Maximum price set at 95 cents per bushel. Shipping capacity insufficient for ready supplies, with 100 000 000 bushels of old wheat on hand at season start.
Washington reporters note the Senate Military Affairs Committee will summon Major General G O Squier Colonel E A Deeds and Howard E Coffin to probe aviation program delays and assess the Liberty engine status. The panel reviews claims of misleading propaganda from the Committee on Public Information and sparring over ship production and concrete ships.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt reaches Portland for the Republican state convention where he will deliver the keynote. Thousands greet him with evident enthusiasm as he tours the city and attends a reception at the Falmouth house. The session features a contest over inserting women suffrage and prohibition planks into the party platform.
Inquiries about the paper’s schedule have prompted the note that The Press will publish on Good Friday, as usual, with the Friday issue proceeding on its regular schedule.
Washington says War Department curtailment of parcels to American Expeditionary Force members is essential due to shipping shortages. Major General March cites 250 tons weekly to individuals, with freight displaced on commercial liners, and limits shipments to items required by recipients as approved by commanding officers.
Washington in March 28 Senate commerce committee hearing on Hog Island project by American International Corporation. Senator Knute Nelson accuses whitewashing and questions extravagance while Senator Vardaman quips about paint quality. Nelson reads Philadelphia editorial implying muckraking, noting anonymous letter from a hotel stationery.
Sweden dispatches to Washington report a Lithuanian national council delegation meeting with Chancellor von Hertling. Germany pledges aid in form of required help and proposes conventions to form a confederation, expecting Lithuania to share in Germanys war burdens for emancipation.
The funeral for J Irving Stevens occurred Wednesday at 1 PM at his sister Mrs J Edgar Harris home in Killingworth Connecticut. A Civil War veteran he served in Co B 24th Conn Volunteers and spent thirty years as superintendent at Wheeler and Wilson in Bridgeport before retiring ten years ago to live with his sister. Born August 28 1842 in Killingworth he was the son of Daniel and Sally Hull Stevens. He leaves a brother Hosmer Stevens of Madison and several nieces and nephews including Mrs Edward A Wilcox. Burial was in South West cemetery.
The funeral of J Peters Pelton was held from his late home at 254 Court Street at 2 30 this afternoon. Bishop Acheson and the Rev Dr F F German officiated. Interment followed in Indian Hill cemetery with honorary bearers Frederick M King Charles E Jackson R L de Zeng Eddie S Davis Wallace K Bacon Charles W Warner E K Hubbard and Joseph Merriam listed.
The funeral for Alfred C. Curtis will be held at 2 30 PM Friday from John P. Bacon parlor 167 Main Street. Burial follows in Farm Hill Cemetery with Rev. Richard T. Elliott officiating.
The funeral for Franklin W Bliss will be held at his home, 487 High Street, Friday afternoon at 2 30. The interment follows at Indian Hill Cemetery with Rev F W Geene officiating.
Theodore Ellsworth Rand funeral services are set at the parlor of John P Bacon located at 167 Main Street tomorrow at 12 30 o clock. Reverend W D Beach will officiate the ceremony.
There will be no school tomorrow for Good Friday. An assembly was held after the fourth period with songs from Orange and Black. Miss Carlson read You Are the Hope of the World, Herman Hagendorn. Coles spoke on Thrift Stamps, Nelson lectured on the war map. Willis class performed from Les Miserables. The Star Spangled Banner closed the assembly. Powers met the agricultural class. twelve boys present. Regular work in agriculture begins Monday in room 22. Furniture bought. laboratories will be used when needed. Powers is a successful agriculture teacher and farmer.
Rochester Times reports District Attorney Swan of New York sets a gambling line at 25 dollars or more. He cites expert opinion and notes that a 25 cent limit should not be exceeded in draw poker. Heavy sessions can lead to deficits or profits up to about 100 times the limit.
Probate matters report Mrs. Mary A. Parker’s daughter Mrs. Charles Rau seeking administration with John B. Coughlin named administrator. Coughlin filed the Parker estate inventory noting a house and lot on Babcock Street and a savings deposit. Louis de K. Hubbard filed final account as trustee for Charles R. Sebor. funds were set for Mary Roberts life annuity, she died, heirs numbered 19, and distribution ordered. Burt J. Hale and August Schaub filed inventories for Mary G. Savage estate showing about $6,200 in deposits across three local banks. deed of trust life use details noted. remainder to beneficiaries. William J. Coughlin submitted the inventory for Louis Wrabels’ estate listing a house and lot at 59 East College Street, stock of dry goods, and bank balance.
A New York Archbishop, staying at a hotel, is told by his host that the waiter kept the change. The archbishop replies he has had neither change nor rest, noting the host’s question and the waiter’s retention. The Argonaut report records the quip as a light anecdote.
War Bureau outlines a plan to allow the public to make monthly premiums at the office. The service is free, and payments must be registered with the policy number on first use. All payments are due before the 15th of each month to ensure safe receipt.
A daughter has been born to Mr John A Gieselbreth and Mrs Park Avenue at their residence on Park Avenue. The report notes the newborn as a family event and identifies the parents by name.
New York stock action shows brisk buying on war news opening, then broad declines in first 15 minutes. Steel common slips from 90 1 8 to 89 3 4 while American Car & Foundry peaks at 78 7 8 before easing. Reading gains briefly to 82 but backs off, with Studebaker dipping to 39 before late recoveries.
Grain prices mixed with corn and oats moving differently. Corn May closed at 126 1 4, oats for March and May showed gains, and provisions plus fats were higher with multiple contract quotes for Park Lard and ribs across March to July.
New York on March 28 sub-treasury debit totaled 1 688 335 dollars with exchanges 507 088 788 and ending balances 58 472 288 dollars.
New York metal prices show lead dull with spot at 7 1 4 to 1 2 and March at 715 to 730, April at 7 to 720. Spelter weak with spot at 7 to 07 1 8 and March April May at 7 to 71 8.
Madison figures show Wisconsin Republicans erupt over Vice President Marshall saying Davies must be elected to save Wisconsin to the union. Irving Lenroot denounces the remark as monstrous slander and predicts a 50,000 vote majority for his own election.
President Wilson signed a 1.15 billion dollar deficiency bill to speed up war work. The measure, introduced February 14, passed Tuesday and is the largest deficit approved by an American Congress.
Governor Holcomb stepped from his car in front of the Municipal building as the town clock struck three this afternoon.
Washington march 26 senator Overman charged german spies infest U S aircraft plants delaying the aviation program He cited curtiss plant officers with german names and said lead filled parts caused a two month delay in bristow planes He urged commandeering the plant and vowed to present further evidence to the military affairs committee
The sills for the new Bond War office building were placed this afternoon. The structure will be about 12 feet square and designed as an attractive and ornamental office. There was no session of the city court this morning.
A war rally set for Friday evening at the town hall replaces the previously planned event for tomorrow. Officials announced the change to accommodate attendees and ensure security arrangements.
Aimee asks if Harold got down on one knee when proposing. Hazel says no, noting they were occupied at the time, implying the moment was not conventional.
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