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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
4
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Weather from Mt Higby reports twenty hours ending noon with max 78 and min 42. At noon 77, barometer one inch, wind described as heard but not in the way. Middletown greets a pleasant Sunday. Discussion touches aviation mail, Ford political cues, and Austrian affairs. Notes on shipping, j itneys, Connecticut river navigation, veterans Memorial Day, and patriotic sentiment amid wartime efforts.
The governor will select a careful traffic court judge as a new law raises fines for rule violations. Proponents say stricter enforcement will curb reckless joy riding while critics warn against profiteering fines and unfair rural enforcement. The court should balance firmness with judicial fairness.
Edward R. Stettinius as director of munitions will have free rein over artillery and shell production. Reports say United States Steel seeks a site for a large ordnance plant and Stettinius will be limited only by his appropriation. His wartime buyer experience with Morgan & Co. is cited as the key to expanding American capacity, likening him to Schwab and foretelling confident results.
The New York Sun reports Senator Irvine Lenroot of Wisconsin telling the National Security League that any end to the war with Germany requires reform of the German government. He says a parliamentary system like England’s is desirable but stresses that leaders must keep promises and be truthful. Peace negotiations depend on reliable governance and a treaty kept.
The writer argues pasture waste can be avoided by tethering cows with chains rather than ropes. Chains fasten to a fence or post safely and more durably, saving time and cost as they can be shortened to about 30 feet.
Paris reports a rare wartime bond as American troops join British and French forces at the front. Liberte notes Americans previously with French divisions refused to be separated, demanding to fight alongside their French brothers, a wish Pershing supported after the appeal to French commanders.
Corporal Joseph C. Kolinsky of Company C 102nd U S Infantry was recently slightly wounded and is recovering in hospital. In letters to his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Kolinsky of Farm Hill Road he described being laid up with minor wounds on April 23 and still in hospital on April 27, with expectations of being discharged soon. He has a brother in service at Camp Wadsworth S C and five sisters at home. Previously a machinist at Russell Co he served eight years in Company C and went to the Mexican border in 1916. He was nearly captured when the Germans took his possessions.
Mrs. Henry S. Baldwin died at age 87 at her daughter’s home in Springfield Massachusetts after fifty years as a Durham resident. She leaves husband Henry S. Baldwin, three daughters Fannie Whitney Sadie Graves Anna Spencer ten grandchildren twelve great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Springfield. Mrs. Mary Cruise aged died at 25 Cherry Street after long illness leaving husband Henry Cruise, three sons James John and William, sister Mrs. J E Coleman, brother William Duhig. Funeral Monday at 8:30 from home with Mass at St John’s Church and interment in St John’s Cemetery.
The funeral of Miss Florence Alberta Burr was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from St James Episcopal chapel in Ponsett, conducted by Rev W C Knowles. Interment followed in Burr Cemetery.
A collection of town items reports visitors and gatherings at residents homes with May 21 Red Cross dance details, a serious wagon collision in Deep River leaving a man with only minor injuries, and the Chester Home Guards prep for a Middletown train trip with church services and a Mother’s Prayers chorus performance scheduled.
Ivoryton May 18 The Parents' and Teachers' club meeting drew strong attendance including spouses of members. The group praised the New Haven convention reports from Mrs. Charles J Stevens and Mrs. Asa Gilbert. Mrs. Bessie Webber spoke on the work of the association and on broader congresses. She discussed wartime food conservation and showed battlefield souvenirs. Charles Coombs was moved to St Francis Hospital in Hartford. Henning Lindgren received a call to colors for May 28. Raymond Post will leave Behrens & Bushnell's for a job with Colt Patent Fire Arms Co.
May events report Mrs. Fred Kauer entertaining Red Cross ladies. Mrs. J A Kellner visited Hartford yesterday. Mrs. E B Bigelow called on friends in Middletown yesterday. A number from Rockfall attended the Home Guard dance last evening.
Wesleyan announces an afternoon program on Andrus field featuring standard track events plus a military obstacle race and bayonet drill. The baseball team travels to Amherst for a return game hoping to beat a prior 9 to 0 defeat. Major Wygant reports Wesleyan must supply 42 men for the Junior Plattsburg camp running June 3 to July 3, open to non regular army members.
Mrs Hazel St John writes that her face and hands broke out with itchy pimples for about three weeks. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment and Seasone soap she reports the eruption dried up and she was healed in five days after one box and two cakes.
Saybrook Point May 18. Mrs Gurden of New York has been in town recently. Mrs Gesner and Mrs Rodgers were visitors from out of town. H C Chapman has hired Ran som place and will move soon. Miss Annie Sheffield spent yesterday out of town. Mayflowers club members will attend the May meeting at Mrs Robinsons in Norwich. D A Kellogg spent yesterday in Middletown. Great interest in the rally at the town hall Sunday evening for the Red Cross drive.
Hadlyme dance event advertised with admission at 50 cents, including dancing. Printed as a brief notice listing the price and activity for local residents.
Advice on staying healthy in old age emphasizes keeping kidneys and bladder clean to prevent senile ailments. Recommends GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules as the only guaranteed brand, warning against fakes and urging purchase from first-class druggists.
Private John A. Spaulding former professor of German at Worcester Polytechnic Institute was court martialed at Camp Devens Massachusetts for alleged unpatriotic utterances while a candidate at the third officers training camp and was found not guilty according to the verdict published today.
An agreement between Japan and China reached in Paris aims to counter German advances in Russia and protect peace in the Orient. The entente seeks coordinated action to face growing threats and preserve regional stability.
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