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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
4
Incomplete OCR text indicates a notice about address changes for service and editorial offices. It mentions Main Street and new addresses, with unclear figures such as 3.00 and 1.50 but lacks complete details or names.
Fragmented notes describe Liberty Loan pride and ongoing drives, calls to end German tension, and a wartime mood. References to cattle losses, boosted treasury funds, and urgency for public effort appear alongside scattered mentions of politics, supplies, and future plans.
The New York Ship-Building Corporation launched a 5,500 ton steel steamship in Camden New Jersey twenty seven days and three hours from keel laying, beating prior sea yard records. Chairman Hurley and Charles M Schwab attended. Hurley’s daughter Helen christened the vessel. President Wilson sent a letter of thanks. workers received silver medals. The feat signals U S shipbuilding momentum amid wartime emergency and sparks sectional pride over faster production and better wages.
The leading railroads show gross operating revenue up to 726 million dollars for January through March 1918, a 38 million increase from 1917, but expenses rose 125 million to 637.8 million, leaving net earnings 87 million lower. The figures reflect the early war government operation period amid an exceptionally severe winter. The lasting efficiency comparison between unified government control and private operation remains unsettled.
Paris May 6 General Berthant predicts a two pronged German offensive on the western front in the Matin article. He cites a possible independent attack on the Flanders hills and a separate push toward Amiens. The German masses are described as large enough for a dual operation without troop lateral shifts.
Four prisoners in Waterbury city court admitted their unwillingness to go to war after being arrested in a gambling raid. They declared they would claim exemption as aliens if drafted. Judge John McGrath announced fines of 50 dollars plus costs for each, but the prisoners appealed. Toney Markus, the proprietor and the only one willing to enlist, received a light fine.
Evidence of postal censorship vigilance as E. C. Lewis of Derby Connecticut, a retired undertaker, was arrested aboard an American steamer arriving from Porto Rico in Atlantic Port. Marshall Power charges him with using the mails for gambling after he allegedly sent a $1 money order to the Honduras lottery.
On a trip to Dakota cashier H W Warner of Central National Bank attorney Ernest A Inglis and A R Tuttle left Middletown this morning for Aberdeen South Dakota. Tuttle will stay a month while Warner and Inglis return in about a week.
Edward W Beard, a prominent Norwalk businessman and treasurer of the Rough Hat company, died last night in Norwalk Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was active in numerous clubs and held high rank in Masonic circles.
An explosion at the National Analine and Chemical Company plant in Buffalo today left seven workmen believed to be dying. The blast was caused by a mixture of chemicals.
May 6 report from Singapore states the Dutch East Irides have declared an embargo on exports except those needed in Holland. Dutch ships will not call at British ports, a move affecting regional trade and shipping routes.
New York May 6 Sub-treasury deficit $4,435,523 and $487,277 balance totals. Net figures show overall balances at $51,940,386 for the Clearing House. The report outlines deficits and reserve levels affecting financial operations.
Washington May 6 The Supreme Court upheld Congress may pursue a war without limit in prosecuting hostilities overturning a claim that a man could not be forced to go abroad under the selective draft law The ruling cites the constitution grants to declare war and raise armies and that power is unlimited Justice White notes the militia provision is part of the war power and while the court allowed some paragraphs in a brief to remain in the record they would not provoke further challenges
Six teen officers assigned to train at the fourth officers camp have been relieved from duty with the 151st depot brigade. They are attached to 76th division units including majors Ralph, Cabot, and Merriam and captains Kendall, Hunter, Clarke, Merriam, Sidorowicz, Shaw Jr., Coolidge, Hammond, Gardner, Leroy Jr., Homans, plus lieutenants Rumpf Hinman and Sampson.
Anthony Carroll, a well known local character, faced the police court on May 6 charged with seditious utterances on the Green the day before. He criticized the Liberty loan and was also charged with breach of the peace after Yale naval training unit members arrested him. His case was continued until Thursday. Walter Walsh of Fitzgerald Walsh provided $1,000 for Carrolls release. This marks a second arrest for similar conduct.
Boston May 6 New England totals for the third liberty loan rose beyond its designated quota by 35 to 40 percent Subscriptions reported by 592 of 844 banks reached 21 034 000 on Saturday New England record to date is 305 317 000 from an initial quota of 250 000 000 Boston gross subscriptions stand at 101 113 000 against a Boston quota of 63 585 000
On the way to Washington Francis H. Dexter a Porto Rico lawyer and organizer for the American Defense society arrived. He said 6000 of Porto Ricos young men will be called to the colors by the draft this month and 250 officers will graduate from the island training camp on May 15.
New York reports a total Liberty bond subscriptions up to 11:30 am today of 955 million dollars, a gain of 3.77 million over the official total. The New York district will not reveal its full contribution until Thursday as reports come in from across the district.
London speech details Chancellor A. Bonar Law answering in the House of Commons about Ireland’s military conscription. The exchange centers on whether enforcement has been postponed, with law and policy implications discussed amid parliamentary proceedings.
Paris reports French war office saying German assaults southwest of Anchin farm near Amiens were repulsed with many German dead. Night raids west of Hangard and southeast of Noyon yielded prisoners. In Champagne, forces penetrated north of Leivre and took losses, while Lorraine near Abaucourt produced prisoners with no French losses.
Veteran cyclist Frank Kramer is confined to his Newark home after a Velodrome spill Sunday. He suffered a severely injured shoulder and multiple bruises from the accident.
North Church lists events for the week: Girls' club at Red Cross rooms Monday 7 30, Philathea class Red Cross work Tuesday 4 30, Carpe Diem club at 7 30 Tuesday, mid week service at South church social rooms Wednesday 8 o clock with Bibles Psalm 1, Scouts Thursday 7 15 and Armenian Syrian relief mass meeting 8 00 in Town hall with Dr Coan from Persia, society committee at 7 30, Mrs Horton's girls class at parsonage Friday 4 00 and pastor's boys class at Parish house 5 00.
A Kansas City Star note presents Psalm verse from Proverbs chapter six, listing seven abominations including a proud look and hands that shed innocent blood. The brief quotation frames a moral warning for readers, drawn from scripture.
The Russell Mfg Co fire department members who performed in the April 25 minstrel show will banquet tonight in the factory dining hall. Harry Merritt will cater and Colonel T M Russell is expected to be toastmaster with several company officials in attendance.
In Middlesex hospital a daughter named Philis May Dorflinger was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dorflinger of Trench Hill on Saturday. A daughter named Helen May Jacobson arrived April 27 at the home of Mrs. Jacobson’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Miller of West Cromwell.
Mt Higby weather report covers twenty four hours to noon with max 81, min 44, mean 62.5, barometer 29.72, water 27 feet 4 inches, wind southwest and clear. Sunday temperatures listed as max 67, min 32, mean 48.5. A party at M Schlien home honored A Schlien with guests from Hartford New York and local residents. Activities included games music selections and refreshments.
The investing committee of the First Baptist Church votes to purchase a $500 Liberty Bond third series with subscriptions noted. The church also considers a second Liberty Bond loan as part of its financial moves.
Ten Norwegian ships totaling 13,704 tons were sunk by German submarines during April. Twenty seamen reportedly lost their eyes, according to information received today from Norwegian authorities.
Private Jacob Borus of Company C 102nd U S Infantry was killed in action on April 21. Born in Russia, he had only been in the United States a few years and enlisted when the war began at age 19. Previously he worked for the Rockfall Woolen Company. Six letters from him arrived for friends here on Saturday.
Zurich May 6 Czech mission in Austria failed to win Polish support for a Slavic bloc. A new ministry headed by Beck or Silvatarsuca is discussed in Vienna. The government seeks an early solution despite German opposition to Premier von Seydlers. Rightist chamber parties push to suppress Slav demonstrations. Violent reaction ahead of von Seydlers retirement is feared.
An 1890s style advertisement describes kidney health, urging readers to drink six to eight glasses of water between meals and use Anuric from Dr. Pierce as a remedy. It claims cleansing the urinary channels relieves backache, headaches, lumbago, rheumatism and gout, and touts Anuric as a powerful agent for rene uric acid, promising free medical examination upon request.
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