Germans Send In Three More Notes
The German government has issued three additional notes directed at Austria in a diplomatic exchange. Officials report heightened tensions and ongoing consultations as the notes outline new positions and demands.
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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
1
Austrian Envoys Due Today Over Fiume Quarrel at Versailles
Paris May 14 German notes presented at Versailles address treaty terms and Saar plan while Austrians expected today to receive the peace pact. Germany protests the provision for surrender of the ex Kaiser and other officials, counter proposals and political party protests accompany the draft terms. The American position is aligned with President Wilson, with Orlando and Sonnino pressing for progress on Fiume despite limited gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Saar Valley
Ttio
Oys
Beex
M. Cambon
France
Henry Te
United States
Delega
Versailles
Vienna
Berlin
Iene
Bis
Adriatic
Wil
Ameri
Orlando
Italy
Baron Sonnino
E Bet
Middletown Homes Names Stock Campaign Committee
President Richard H. Bunce of the etown Chamber of Commerce announces the personnel of the Middletown Homes stock campaign committee. The plan calls for a three team race with expenses to the losing sides covered by the winners, mirroring a previous Chamber drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Bunce
Etown Chamber of Commerce
Middletown
The
of Commerce
Henry Ward
Robert W. Rice
Bacon
Charles T. Davis
Ralph J. Atwell
J. Winmpsey
Ernest A. Inglis
James Bunce
Howard
Alians Strengthen Dalma Tian Army
May 14 Italian reinforcements bolster the Dalma sector along the Adriatic, strengthening the allied Dalma front amid ongoing Italian military efforts in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalside
Adriatic Sea
John Emory Powers Old Wesleyan Alum dies in New York
John Emory Powers an aged Wesleyan alumnus from Hartsdale New York and class of 1859 has died. He entered Wesleyan from Cazenovia seminary and later became active in New York business. He pioneered a new style of advertising used in John Wanamaker stores. His second wife Emily McKay survives with a daughter Mrs Charles M. Hough and a son John O Powers both of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Emily McKay
Danbury, Conn
Charles M. Hough
John O. Powers
New York City
German Premier Scheidemann denounces peace terms at Versailles
Berlin May 14 Premier Philip Scheidemann told the national assembly that German peace terms are unacceptable. The speech drew strong anti American sentiment and police precautions around the Adlon hotel and other allied mission headquarters. Government leaders expect negotiations at Versailles to shape any final treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Philip Scheidemann
National Assembly
Germany
Adlon
Scheidemann
Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Bavaria
University of Berlin
Unter den Linden
William the First
Bismarck
Master Plumbers Meet in Connecticut City
New Haven May 14 The annual meeting of the Master Plumbers Association of Connecticut was held at the Taft Hotel with about 210 members present. President A R Thorpe welcomed delegates and said the plumbing trade is quiet but may improve as builders await lower prices. The convention will elect delegates to the state convention and officers this afternoon with D J expected to be chosen president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Master Plumbers’ Association of
Connecticut
Taft Hotel
Presdent
A. R. Thorpe
D. J
Italian liner arrives with troops for six-ship convoy
The Italian liner Guiseppi Verdi docked in New York with 1,890 officers and men from Marseilles. It is the first of six ships expected by nightfall bringing 8,450 personnel, including the 78th division theatrical unit, the 303rd mobile ordnance repair shop, the 307th field artillery complete, the 660th and 108th air squadrons, and casual units for California, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Georgia, Kansas, and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Guiseppi Verdi
Marseilles
78Th Division
303Rd Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop
307Th Field Artillery
660Th Air Squadron
108Th Air Squadron
California
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Georgia
Kansas
Texas
Milk Wagon Drivers Strike In Chicago
In Chicago on May 14, more than 3,000 milk wagon drivers walked off their routes after employers refused wage demands of 26 to 25 dollars weekly plus extra commission. Employers countered with a 30 dollar per week offer to avert the strike and a potential milk famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jugo Slavs Sack Town In Retreat Across Austria
May 14 report says retreating Jugo Slavs sacked and destroyed a town, attacking people of their own nationality as advised by incoming reports received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Adivices
Toy
Sub Treasury Report Shows Bank Gains In New York
May 14 report from New York indicates the sub treasury gained 996000 on Tuesday and cash net gains of 1753000 on Friday as banks posted higher totals. Primary entities include Sub Treasury, New York banks, and cash gains figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUB
Treasury Report
New York
Senate Leaders Named by G OP Senate Leaders Named by G OP
The Senate Republican conference chose Cummins as president pro tem with Lodge as majority leader. Brandegee will chair the committee on committees, which will report soon. A rule limits senators to membership in no more than two of ten major committees. The party splits persist between Old Guard and progressives over finance and military affairs chairmanships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Republican Conference
Senator Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Lodge
Senator Curtis
Kansas
Wadsworth
New York
George A. Sanderson
David S. Barry
Providence
R. L
Carl A. Loeffler
District of Columbia
Sanderson
Republican National Committee
Brandegee
Connecticut
Jones
Kenyon
Borah
Penrose
Warren
McCumber
North Dakota
Senator New
Indiana
Peece
LaFollette
Grenna
Townsend
Fall
Lenroot
Norris
Nebraska
Smoot
Wyoming
Wyoming For Military Affairs, Was Referred To the Committee On Committees
Congress
Old Guard
Wind Up Campaign for Middletown Fife and Drum Band
The Middletown Fife and Drum Band nears the end of its campaign to raise funds for uniforms. With 133 subscribers and only six refusals, new instruments arrive from Lyman Payne while Barton Clothing reports near completion of uniforms. A dance at Stueck's Hall on May 30 will raise funds for instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Fife and Drum Band
Liberty Loan
Lyman Payne
Barton Clothing Company
Stueck’s Hall
Wate
Rep Burnett Dead In Alabama Home
Rep John L Burnett longtime Seventh Alabama district member and immigration committee chair died suddenly at his Gadsden home on May 14. He had been in good health that day and planned to return to Washington for the upcoming extra session of Congress. Burnett was among the house’s elder statesmen and had served for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rep. Burnett
Gadsdeen
Ala
John L. Burnett
Alabama
House
Burnett
Washington
Congress
Mr. Burnett
Connecticut King's Daughters and Sons Convene in Hartford
The twenty third convention of the Connecticut King’s Daughters and Sons opened in Hartford today with delegates gathering to discuss organizational goals, community service plans, and forthcoming events across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters and &Ons
Hartford
The
Connecticut
King’s Daughters and Sona
Man Sought for Burning Yacht Florita
Arthur Winthrop confessed to setting the 32 foot yacht Florita on fire over hatred for owner Arthur N Prout of Oak Street. Police captured him near Durham after rumor spread of a Sebastiano Pattavina arrest. The act carries a maximum five year state prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wiernasz
Sebastiano Pattavina
Arthur Winthrop
Florita
Arthur N. Prout
Oak Street
Winthrop
Durham
John Turner
Prout
Inglis Named President At YMCA Annual Meeting
At the YM A annual meeting officers for the coming year were elected. Ernest A Inglis becomes president with E C Weston and E C Butler as vice presidents. C A L Morgan is recording secretary H C F Howell treasurer and L O Schriever general secretary. Directors named to serve until 1922 include E Kent Hubbard Isaac Spear Charles T Davis and Edward P Schaeffer. The report of the general secretary follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s’ Christian Association
Ernest A. Inglis
E. C. Weston
E. C. Butler
C. A. L. Morgan
H. C. F. Howell
L. O. Schriever
E. Kent Hubbard
Isaac Spear
Charles T. Davis
Edward P. Schaeffer
War year report notes full appropriation and growth
The annual report highlights that all current bills were paid from the appropriation, wartime activities expanded with successful outcomes, and significant funds spent on repairs and equipment. About 100 free memberships were offered to returning soldiers and are in good standing. The YMC A aided the U S Employment Office in placing men. The foreign-boy program seeks more facilities for recreation. Educational efforts include English, Americanization, and physics classes. Swimming classes revived with strong interest, and a new pool, heating plant, and shower system are urged to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
John D. Abbey
Foresters of America convenes in New Britain for biennial session
At the 20th biennial session of the Foresters of America in New Britain on May 14, 200 delegates from 126 state courts attend welcome by Mayor George A. Quigley. Grand Chief Ranger William T. Meyer presides as Thomas O'Loughlin reports 17,264 members and 368,026.50 dollars on hand. Delegates plan tonight’s canquer and officer elections tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Grand Court
Foresters of America
George A. Quigley
William T. Meyer
Bridgett
Thomas O'Loughlin
Naugatuck
American Cruiser Fires Two Shots on Italian Warship
A Smyrna dispatch says an American cruiser fired two warning shots at an Italian warship on May 12 for disobeying allied naval orders. The shots were fired across the bow and stern. Paris reports say no official confirmation has been received and Italian peace delegation officials deny knowledge of the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Smyrna
Paris
Benson
Edward VIII
Italy
Makes New Radio Record Secretary Roosevelt Talks With NC-4 Commander
Halifax May 14 The sea plane NC-4 arrived at 2 10 local time after a flight from Chatham Mass lasting 4 hours 5 minutes at an average speed over 80 miles an hour It will stay briefly NC-1 and NC-3 averaged just over 60 nautical miles per hour on their Rockaway Beach to Halifax flight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
New York
Chatham
Mass
Rockaway Beach
Austrian peace envoy arrives in Paris ends suffering hopes
Paris May 14 The Austrian peace delegation arrived at six o clock this evening Chancellor Renner led the mission and said he hoped to carry back terms to Vienna that will end the suffering in his country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Renner
Vienna
Middletown Plans Salvation Army Drive For 5510 Dollars
A Citizens committee led by William A. Shanklin will organize Middletown for a Salvation Army fund drive totaling 5510 dollars with 1857 allocated to the local corps. The campaign runs May 19 to 26, with a meeting set in the Chamber of Commerce offices to finalize plans and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Salvation Army
Citizens’ Committee
William A. Shanklin
Earl C. Butler
Arthur V. McDowell
Daniel J. McCarthy
William W. Wilcox
George A. Tierney
James R. Edlin
J. Vincent Dempsey
George A. Craig
James K Guy
Frank D. Weeks
Edward B. Sellen
James H. Bunce
Leo B. Santangelo
Edward F. Slavin
Capt
Austin
Flight Across the Atlantic Planned by Two American Planes NC-1 NC-3
TREPASSEY May 14 weather remains favorable as NC-1 and NC-3 prepare to take the air late this afternoon for the first Atlantic crossing attempt. Start time expected around 6 o'clock p m local time, though Commander Towners has not announced a firm departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trepassey
Atlantic
New York
Towners
NC 4 Starts 800 Mile Atlantic Flight From Chatham
The NC-4 seaplane begins an 800 mile jump from Chatham Mass to Trepassey Newfoundland after sliding off Capt. Cod. Commander A C Read plans to continue to the Azores if weather allows. Halifax may receive the flight if conditions worsen. Crew includes Lieut. E F Stone, Lieut. J G Walter Hinton, Ensign H C Rodd, Chief mechanic BD F Howard, and J L Breese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Mass
Cod
Naval Air Station
Trepassey
N. F
A. C. Read
NC 4
Newfoundland
Azores
Nova Scotia
NC-4
Halifax
Lyme
N. H
E. F. Stone
Livona
N. Y
J. G. Walter Hinton
van Wert
Ohio
Roosevelt announces record radio link with NC-4
Acting Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sent a radio message to Commander Read aboard the NC-4 at 11 18 and received a reply two minutes later, a likely record exchange. Read's reply noted NC-4 20 miles northwest of Seal Island traveling at 85 miles an hour, with the message widely picked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Commander Read
NC-4
Reed
Nc- 4
Seal Island
Atlantic
Edward C. Luddington Named Assistant Superintendent
Edward C. Luddington of Laconia New Hampshire is appointed assistant superintendent of the Metropolitan Life Insurance branch in Middletown. The appointment follows increased company business under Superintendent George A. Tierney and Luddington plans to move with his family to Middletown on June 1 committing to make it his future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Luddington
Metropolitan Life
Laconia
N. H
Metropolitan Life Insurance
George A. Tierney
Tierney
Luddington
New Haven
Middletown
Socialists Endorse Peace Treaty in New York
The Social Democratic League of America issued a strong appeal for the peace treaty. Allan L. Benson, its socialist candidate for president in 1916, helped lead the drive. The document, signed by Charles Edward Russell J. G. Phelps Stokes Frank Bohm and William English Walling, argues the league of nations opens the door to international cooperation and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Social Democratic League of America
Allan L. Benson
League
America
League of Nations
Charles Edward Russell
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Frank Bohm
William English Walling
Message Answered Quickly in Harbor Telegraphic Relay
May 14 at Harbor Me a message from west in Washington to Commander A G Read who flew 1000 feet above the Nova Scotia coast in the seaplane NC 4 was relayed by a telegraph and wireless telephone to the Otter C radio station. The Navy operator transmitted the message over private wires and replied via telephone then telegraphed back to Secretary Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor
West
Washington
A. GC. Read
Nova Scotia
Otter C
Navy
Caen
Roosevelt
Roraback to Seek King’s Place on R N C
New Haven May 14. John T. King on the Republican National Committee is likely to be named. Roraback will resign as state chairman and Col. Robert O. Eaton of North Haven is believed to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roraback
King’s Place
New HA
J. of
John T. King
Republican National Committee
Robert O. Eaton
North Haven
Wilcox Crittenden Victim Of Fatal Stabbing At Work
Edward La Berge, 20, an employee of Wilcox Company, died last night from a neck wound after being stabbed by Sebastiano Patta in the Middlesex Hospital area. Patta fled, police conduct a wide search, ante mortem statement says motive none known, suspect described and details of escape route reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward la Berge
Wilcox Company
Middlesex Hos
Sebastiano Patta
Crittenden Co
Durham Ave
LaBerge
Ja Pattagino
Main Street
I Park
Mill Street
Burr Avenue
Pameacha Bridge
Wilcden & Co
Patavina
de la Berge
Adams Company
United States
Stephen B. Davis
Middlesex Hospital
Johnson
Self
M Hospital
Church
Pattavina
Green Street
Shop lifters charged after large wardrobe thefts
NW Britain May 14 reports Pompetta Sama Jonetta Allena a 19 Corbin resident charged by police with Hartford and New Britain drep stores for shoplifting. Sama fled from a store and was later arrested at her home. a companion fled but was captured. The pair face charges of stealing without formality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Italy
Pompetta Sama
Jonetta Allena
Corbin
Hartford
New Britain
Sama
British airmen delay Sta Johns flight plan
British airmen delay a scheduled flight to St John’s Newfoundland as weather or technical issues interrupt plans. No further details were provided in the fragment.
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Rittie
Fiume
Middletown Homes Stock Campaign Committee
John Emory Powers
OLD Wesleyan
Hartsdale, N. Y
G. O.P
Cummins
Curtis
Mittees
E. A. Inglis Chosen Y, MC
Y. M. C. A. President
G. A. Tierney
Teraryw
Bogus Checkman
Wilcox, Crittenden
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