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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
4
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Weather at Mt Higby for the twenty hours ending noon today shows a low of 30 and high of 80 with clear conditions and a south wind. The note moves to politics as talk of U.S. senators, party figures, and elections in fall surface amid weather chatter and garden plans.
A speaker urges immediate custody for offenders and denounces closed hearings. The critic argues investigations must be public, condemns whitewashing in Washington, and notes transportation and cost-of-living concerns amid spring turmoil. The piece links steamship service on the Connecticut River to broader political accountability.
A Detroit News retrospective recalls Gavrilo Princip who sparked World War I with a single act in Sarajevo on June 28 1914. It notes the immense global consequences, the vast wars, and his eventual death in an Austrian fortress after a short imprisonment, as a dramatic but understated turn in history. Principles' role as a trigger rather than a celebrated figure is emphasized with stark contrast to his fame.
Toronto Globe appeals for immediate infantry reinforcements from Canada and the United States to support allied armies on the western front. The piece emphasizes steady streams of troops now, praising Allied and American efforts and urging Cousin Jonathan to respond without delay.
The New York Evening Post discusses Zeebrugge and Ostend in a broader war frame. It argues the western front hinges on reinforcements, with Germany shifting divisions from the eastern front and allies, while American entry looms. Every saved U boat and sea security move translates into allied gains near Amiens and Ypres.
Camp Devens, Mass. May. Lieut Earl Williams of Buffalo assigned to the 301st field artillery was fatally injured by a falling limb in Northhampton. He died of brain concussion at Dickinson hospital and will be buried with full military honors. A delegation of officers will likely attend. The Spaulding court martial for unpatriotic utterances closed with final arguments. verdict will await Major General Hodges review in about two weeks. Attorney Whitman argued for acquittal citing lack of proven intent and loyalty violations.
Major Williard EB Wood Jr and four other U S Boy Scout officers were arraigned before U S Commissioner Hayes on charges of wearing uniforms like military forces. They pleaded not guilty and were held in 500 dollars bail with personal recognizance for a hearing in one week. The organization is not connected with the Boy Scouts of America. Arrests were ordered by Captain Raron C Harrison, provost guard commander.
Chicago residents woke to a yellow painted Goethe statue in Lincoln Park after an act last night by two Americans. A card left at the base denounced the park symbolizing Lincoln and urged removal as an offense against art.
Norwalk May 1 City Counsel Edward J Quinlan delivered an opinion to Mayor Jeremiah Donovan stating there is no law to justify reestablishing the district school system. The city fought the issue for years and a two year ago vote favored districts. The current dispute concerns taxing districts for school improvements without consent, likely leading to litigation.
London reports Australian troops advanced on the Picardy front northeast of Amiens. They gained 500 yards on a 61 yard section at one point and 300 yards on a 500 yard wide front. First move occurred north of the Somme near Sailly-Sec, second west of Morlancourt.
May 8 Oklahoma City reports Commissioner Mark Kessler of Public Safety describing a family found keeping a pig in the bath room of their flat. The note recalls the old saying They Kept the Pig in the Parlor. Italians Show Patriotism in Wheeling by boycotting wheat flour to sell substitutes, praised for patriotism since Italians in Italy know little of flour substitutes.
Gallipolis Ohio May 8 eighteen year old Mabel Lisle jailed for burglary sawed through cell bars with a corset stay and lowered herself from a second story window by a blanket rope. Also news briefs from Trenton New Jersey Wilmington Delaware and Altoona Pennsylvania include a Chicago woman being escorted to New York, a Baltimore man losing a $2400 roll from a passing train, and Altoona warning against planting poplar trees with a $10 fine.
Premier Clemenceau visited American troops near Amiens, inspecting billets and meeting with an American general. He praised the soldiers and was warmly received by officers and men as artillery activity slowed. German gas attacks use recycled gases in new methods, say American experts.
New York May 8 an extraordinary grand jury returned superseding indictments against former Governor William Sulzer ex state senator Josiah Newcomb and William Hamlin Childs. The new charges include failure to file statements with the secretary of state on payments to Misha Appelbaum and to Sulzer, conspiracy to conceal payments, and identical bond requirements with the old case.
The War Department announced the assignment of three major generals and fourteen brigadier generals. Major generals McRae Martin Lyon are listed with their divisions, followed by brigadier generals including Dashiell Prestop Caldwell Wahl Jamerson Andrews Hunt Darrah Starbird Donnelly Austin McIntyre Young Wingate and others across multiple divisions. A Washington Star quip about painting and boarding is included.
Grace D. Vanamee reflects on the Soldiers' Hour as a time of prayer for loved ones at war and the impact on home life. Annie W. Young praises women supporting soldiers, while shad market notes warn of rising prices in Deep River and calls for state control to prevent profiteering and ensure affordable fish for residents.
Seven room frame cottage with south and east frontage shown in Gambril roof design. Cement stucco exterior, central vestibule entry, 22 by 14 front living room with fireplace, left stairway, right dining room and screened piazza, winter glazing, maid’s room rear, mission oak main floor, full basement with laundry and heating, second floor three bedrooms, white enamel finish, red mahogany doors, roof with Gambril style. Complete build price estimated at $3,000 to $4,000 without heating or plumbing. hot water heating about $350 and plumbing and wiring extra.
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