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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1918
Page
5
The White House signaled a preference for a Justice Department led inquiry into the aircraft program with Senate military affairs oversight. President and officials pledged full cooperation to probe alleged dishonesty and malversations, while Borglum and aviation figures were asked for specific critiques and possible expert assistance.
Washington reports the third Liberty Loan reached 3.316 billion dollars, with one in six citizens participating. The public funded the war effort without bank or corporate help, signaling strong national unity as farmers borrow less and banks prepare for tax payments and credit extensions.
French troops in the Lucre sector say Verdun bombardments were child’s play next to current fighting. Officials note massive ammunition use by the enemy, a 15 hour pre-attack bombardment, and a lull as he refits depots. German casualties rise while Allied losses ease, with fresh French and British reserves improving the situation.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes German official Count von Den Busch Hadden-Hausen denying peace talks and accusing the entente of provoking war. He says German victories in the west impress allied publics and vows to press on with a hard steel approach, asserting confidence for the future.
Washington reports a May 6 briefing to the House Military Affairs Committee by General Bixon of the ordnance department detailing a heavy Browning machine gun production failure. Committee members called the shortfall comparable to the aircraft program collapse, noting the数量 produced was “ridiculously small.” An ongoing Colt Arms plant investigation is under way, with proposals for a congressional inquiry delayed pending military findings.
Military police and Suffolk county seek a man who shot and killed a man and a woman on the Camp Upton reservation in Riverhead Long Island. The killer fled into nearby woods after firing two shots. Authorities keep details limited while confirming the slain couple and the assailant are known to officials.
Washington May 6 an amendment drawn by Republican representatives proposes universal military service as a rider to the $15 billion army appropriation. It would require every American boy to spend twelve months in a military camp before adulthood, with three months in the nineteenth and twentieth years and six months in the twenty first. Proponents say the plan could train 10 million men ready for emergency service in ten years.
Washington reports next year s army ordnance program will cost 3 378 302 801 dollars for light ordnance. Heavy ordnance for forces abroad doubles that amount under fortification bill. General Peyton C March submits estimates to the House Military Committee. Quartermaster crops figure 5 780 335 383 dollars to cover equipment maintenance and cantonments. Aircraft program exceeds 1 billion dollars and will be considered tomorrow.
Washington May 6 Senate committee on mines and mining examined a mineral shortage caused by limited shipping facilities. War Trade Board advisers warned that curtailment of mineral imports could jeopardize the explosives program. The committee weighs a bill to boost domestic mineral production and seeks a definite forecast of further import curtailment.
Australian troops again showed bravery on the Picardy frontline advancing 500 yards on a 2000 yard front between the Ancre and Somme. Advices received in London confirm the gain, though the war office did not specify the distance.
American troops occupy a sector of the Amiens battle front south of Grivesnes and west of Montdidier in the area facing the southwestern side of the German salient. Grivesnes lies four miles NW of Montdidier and 15 miles SE of Amiens, per a news agency dispatch received.
Pittsburg Mass May 6 Federal mediation settled a threatened general strike at the General Electric plant here. Both sides agreed to take unresolved questions to the War Labor Board. The decision followed a telegram from Secretary of Labor Wilson advising there will be no strike.
Lucchini of Coe avenue and F N Fastings of 64 Griswold street Meriden residents were held up in East Haven yesterday for exceeding the speed limit on Main street past intersecting highways. They were ordered to appear in East Haven justice court Tuesday night.
Paris reports large numbers of wounded German soldiers arriving in Belgium. Schools in Selzaete Fet velde Terdonek and other Flanders towns have been converted into makeshift hospitals to care for the injured. Wounded are being moved via boats along the Lys river.
Madrid May 6 Senator Cambo announced Spain plans to convert the principal railways into electric lines. The power will be derived from water falls to manufacture electricity. The move would render the lines independent of coal and save coal supply.
New York May 6 blood transfusion aided actress Anna Held after surgery yesterday. Medical reports indicate the operation to correct a nasal condition proceeded without complication and her condition is improving.
George McAge och of Philadelphia pleaded guilty in Brooklyn county court to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $100 from Frank Lavr New Britain Conn He faces sentencing Wednesday
London May 6 Boris Litvinoff the bol shevik envoy to England dismissed Moscow reports of counteroperation in northern Ireland as absurd. He said the reports were not true and offered no evidence to support them.
Gerard Liebisch a 45 year old described as the most vicious German propagandist to be captured arrived at an Atlantic port today in U S Marshal custody. He will serve four years at hard labor in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta for seditious utterances.
Chicago reports ease after iron workers end walkout at the government shipyard. Workers returned to the Chicago shipbuilding plant after leaving Saturday noon, saying they would not return without a Saturday half holiday. The delay arose from a holiday timing misunderstanding. Five or six agitators to be questioned by federal agents.
Mrs Potter Palmer a leading Chicago social figure and one of the wealthiest women in the United States died today at her winter home in Sarasota Florida. Born Bertha Honore in Louisville she was the only woman awarded the Legion of Honor of France.
In Pittsburgh on May 6 John Durick shot and seriously wounded Stella Hill, 23, then fatally wounded himself. He also fired at Alice Coy, 2, Miss Hill’s niece, injuring the child slightly. Police say Durick had pursued Miss Hill but learned he was married.
London crowd erupts at a May meeting in Fensbury Park. Home Secretary Cave had planned a peaceful war meeting for Marx centenary but several hundred socialists gathered seeking trouble. A red flag waved, seized by bystanders, triggering a free-for-all until police dispersed the crowd.
London May 6 Two German prisoners who escaped from an internment camp 18 days ago were recaptured at Deal today. They had stolen a row boat and planned to sail for Zeebrugge. Police found the boat loaded with biscuits bread meat water razors shaving brush and talcum powder.
Isaac 8 Knapp, driver for Miner Read and Tullock of New Britain, was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication in police court and 75 dollars and costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The court noted Knapp had a family, which prevented jail.
New York news notes today as the weather bureau records the hottest May 6 on record with a mid afternoon high of 84 degrees, beating the previous May 6 peak of 80 set in 1896 by four degrees.
Durham hosts a wartime gathering at Foot Guard hall in Hartford inviting all state residents to attend in the afternoon and evening. Participants from Durham should notify Paul P. Wilcox, chairman of the War Bureau, as preparations proceed after a conference held on Saturday.
Police rescued Ramsay MacDonald M. P. from a hostile crowd in Leicester Square on Sunday afternoon as he attempted a May Day speech. He, a pacifist, escaped in a taxi after the incident.
Berne May 6 reports Allies have reached a settlement with Switzerland to obtain timber aid. The agreement aims to supply lumber chiefly for American needs and relief efforts amid ongoing wartime operations.
Washington reports the national war labor board will reopen the Danbury hatters dispute at the next session starting Wednesday. Union workers seek a new contract amid friction after the old agreement expired, with Frank P. Walsh and Taft backing amicable settlement of minor grievances while drafting anew. The session also will hear the Commercial Telegraphers Union’s bid for recognition by Western Union and Postal Telegraph, with Western Union president Carlton in attendance.
Manager Sanders announces Charles K. Champlin and his traveling stock company will appear at the Nickel Theatre in Middletown Wednesday through Saturday with daily matinees except Wednesday. The rise of touring scenery includes plays Kick In The Silent Witnesses The Eternal Magdalene A Pair of Queens For The Woman He Loved The Man Who Starved at Home The Other Wife and more. Prices 10 and 20 cents for matinees and 20 30 50 cents for evenings. 50 cent seats may be reserved in advance. Champlin arrives Wednesday to renew local cheers.
Hearing before Coroner Davis today covered the Deep River death of Mrs. Jennie Malchiodi struck by a lumber laden auto truck the vehicle carrying Camillo Malacane and two brothers. Mrs Malchiodi reportedly stepped into the road to talk with a woman just before the horn blared and she was hit by the side of the truck weighing two to three tons. The riders saw her and recall she raised a hand prior to impact. The case was ongoing as press time.
The funeral for Mrs. Catherine L. Scoville wife of George L. Scoville began at 8 30 from the family home 73 Grand Street and continued at St John’s Church with Rev Dr J P Donovan celebrating a Gregorian requiem mass Mrs P J O Brien sang at the offertory and Prof W G Dineen played the funeral march Interment followed in St John’s Cemetery Pall bearers included Edward F Slavin Edward Dunn Norman Maxwell Charles Fletcher Charles Gibson and Joseph Walsh Father Barry conducted prayers at the grave A wealth of floral tributes marked the service.
Dancing marked second recess with William Cronin providing music. Miss Thompson has left. Miss Fahey now teaches. Pupils received circulars on potatoes and city clean up week. Senior class met to discuss the annual. Ads and subscriptions due by week’s end. photos due by the 15th. Mabel Dugan collects lower class funds. Ernest King handles Senior class funds.
In Washington on May 6 the Sherwood pension bill passed the house. It raises civil war pensions by about 30 percent with a minimum of 25 dollars and a maximum of 50 dollars monthly, and appropriates 22.4675 million dollars to fund the measure. Inmates of soldiers homes and old soldiers with net income over 1,000 dollars yearly are excluded from increases.
A man recently arrived from out of town was arraigned in city court this morning after being found intoxicated. He claimed he had a family and said that he intended to locate here.
General early strength across all lists as steel common jumps to 99 1 8 a new yearly high. Union Pacific climbs to 119 7 8, Marine preferred to 88 3 4, Distillers Securities to 62 7 8. American Cotton Oil, Reading, Anaconda also advance amid strong turnover and widespread gains in specialties.
The grain market closed mixed with corn up 1 to 8 cents and oats down up to 1 cent. Corn for May at 127 3 8 and July at 147 3 4 to 7 8. Oats May 75 5 8 to 1 2, June 72 3 4, July 67 1 2. Park May 45 60, July 45 90. Lard May 25 37, July 25 72. Ribs May 23 40, July 24 12.
City brief reports Knights of Columbus will bowl the San Jose council of Willimantic this evening at the Aetna Bowling alleys. Regular meetings of A O H Division No 1 and the Pythian Sisters are scheduled for Tuesday evening with Red Cross sewing to follow.
Parish calendar lists meetings for Boy Scouts at 7 30 pm in Parish House Monday. Eighth year upper school teachers gather at rectory 3 pm and first year upper school teachers at 8 pm. Parish church branch of Girls early society meets 7 30 pm Wednesday. Spotted garbled end notes indicate Saints chapel branch.
London reports no peace progress and no neutral representative. Foreign Secretary Balfour dismissed recent informal proposals as a mare's nest during Commons questions. Snowden noted Hague attendances and asked if Balfour had read them, but he stuck to the mare's nest remark.
A crowd of about 36 boys gathered Sunday night near Central School to retrieve a bicycle stolen from Adamsky on Grove Street weeks earlier. They claimed to have located the bike and confronted a boy who said he bought it in Portland. The group reported the incident to police after repainting and altering the wheel to disguise it. Father of the Adamsky boy appeared with a broom to disperse the crowd before authorities arrived.
Washington May 6 WN Woman suffrage suffered a setback as the senate this afternoon tabled a motion by Senator to New Mexico to take up the Anthony amendment next Tuesday at 1 o clock. The vote was 40 to 21, one vote short of the two thirds needed. Vice Marshal promptly announced the rejection.
The first warm day of the season sent many residents to the shade on Main Street. Officials recorded a noon temperature near 82 degrees at Mt. H. People sought relief from the sun while farmers prepared seed ground, accelerating summer field work.
Two local records fell as Boston endured the hottest May 6 on record and the warmest day of the year. The mercury rose to 89 degrees, six above the previous May 6 high of 83 degrees set in 1899, when the town last reached such warmth.
At a special meeting of the Jers Union No 1512 the wage for the coming season was fixed at 56 cents per hour to meet higher living costs, effective May 20. Martin Hanson president and A. A. Cox recording secretary signed the notice.
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