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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1918

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To Learn Blind To Row. Ernest Barry’s Battle After Wound

London May 16 Ernest Barry champion oarsman has been incapacitated by a wound received in training. Reports say his condition is serious though improving. Medical staff remain hopeful and observers await further word on his return to racing and possible replacement in forthcoming events.

Amsterdam Germany Ukrainia Maximilian Harden Die Zukunf Harden London Ernest Barry

Wilson Declines To Go Over McAdoo On Revenue

Washington on May 16 Wilson refused to decide if Congress must pass new revenue legislation now. He said he would not go over Secretary McAdoos head to decide. The president backs McAdoo as the only qualified person to decide if action comes now at a special session in October or the regular session in December. Burleson backs Simmons and Thine against early action. Treasury estimates show 4 095 669 000 in returns from war taxes, boosting push for immediate action.

Washington Wilson Congress Secretary of Treasury McAdoo Treasury Decemer Simmons Representative Kitchin Burleson Claude Thhin House Ways and Means Committee Treasury Department

Italian Warship Bombards Pola and Sinks Viribus Unitis

Rome reports that an Italian warship entered the Austro-Hungarian base at Pola and torpedoed a Viribus Unitis class battleship. Italian planes shot down two Austro-Hungarian aircraft as they attacked, with no Italian losses. Pola hosts four Viribus Unitis type battleships including Szent Istvan Prinz Eugen and Tegetthoff.

Rome Pola Istrian Peninsula Adriatic Sea

German Air Raid Over Paris Fails to Reach City

German planes bombed Paris suburbs but did not break through defenses and reach the city. One aircraft crossed southern lines, was engaged by French forces, and forced to turn back. Memorial Day observances urged across Connecticut with Red Cross fundraising plans. Belgian reports note raids near Ramscappelle and Mercken with 15 prisoners taken and a German balloon shot down in flames. Bolshevik May Day demonstrations in Petrograd led to statue protection by artists after clashes and calendar differences noted.

Paris London Havre Ramscappelle and Mercken Nieuw Dixmude Petrograd

Taft Urges War Resolve At World Peace Rally

Former President William Howard Taft spoke at the Win the War for Permanent Peace convention urging continued war until Germany is defeated. He warned against premature peace and condemned Kaiser rule, urging forceful action and a strong Allied victory to secure lasting peace.

Philadelphia America William Howard Taft Ant Mr. Taft Taft Wilson Germany Russia Roumania Servia Belgium

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