19 May 1919
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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1919
Page
1
Berlin dispatches indicate growing sentiment in favor of accepting terms, with allied delegates hearing Germans will sign the peace treaty. Strong official hints point to imminent agreement and a formal signing date under international pressure, as diplomats report narrowing differences.
President Wilson and General Pershing dined at the Paris White House where Pershing advised that the American Rhine army will move as scheduled. He said all U S soldiers will be out of Europe by July 1 as occupation of Smyrna is considered. Berlin dispatches indicate Germany will sign the treaty and mandatories among the allies will proceed under the Big Four.
Paris reports the bolshevik government rejects Dr. Nansen's food relief proposals. The move signals Reds will not halt invasions while the offer is seen as an attempt to lure Russia into ending military operations. The relief plan was conditional on ceasing offensives, and the rejection is viewed as ending the project.
Hartford May 19 Secretary Charlies W. Hine of the state board of education proposes to resign when the new board is convened by the governor. He would receive a pension of half his salary. After 36 years in service his retirement follows a period of strong criticism of the education system.
A British aeroplane with a Liberty engine averages 100 miles per hour en route from Folkestone to Gelogne, despite a high setting. The journey covers about 240 miles, setting a new speed record for the route.
Pope Benedict XV orders the papal nuncio at Mo to proceed to Switzerland as intermediary between the German bishops and the entente. The envoy may attempt to secure peace terms, reflecting church efforts to influence wartime diplomacy.
In a morning session Judge James R. Edlin fined several defendants $5 for leaving motor vehicles without lights. Dr Arthur M. McHugh pleaded not guilty after explaining a dead battery forced the choice between leaving a dark car or driving to a repair. The court outlined a policy of leniency but suspended judgment on payment of costs, with cases to await legislative action.
Miss Olga Parodi daughter of Horace P Parodi J P of Gibraltar and Lieut Robert Allen Dyer 3rd tied at St John’s Church in a simple ceremony attended by relatives and intimate friends. The groom’s party included Lt Joseph Tinney and Lt Byron Dague with gifts exchanged and a reception held at 69 High Street Hoops.
The Senate and House opened with the president's proclamation read in both chambers. Senator Cummings, progressive Republican of Iowa, elected president pro tempore by 47 to 42 with voting absences noted. The session featured oath taking for new and returning members and a somber adjournment in tribute to the late Rep Burnett.
Washington report notes a May 19 repeal proposal in the House led by James L. Le Guardia of New York aimed at overturning a prior resolution. The action reflects ongoing parliamentary maneuvering within the chamber.
A clearing house notice reports a sub-treasury issue dated May 19 with aggregate securities totaling 482 638 dollars. The terse item notes the financial instrument and amount, reflecting a governmental fiscal activity detail in a condensed form.
Washington May 19 Immediate repeal of the wartime prohibition law to take effect July 1 was urged in a House resolution offered by Representative Babath Democrat of Illinois. He argued the end of the war and peace remove any need for the law.
Washington May 19 Assurance that a majority of the Republican controlled Senate Foreign Relations Committee will oppose the League of Nations was announced by Senator Lodge Massachusetts a Republican leader. The committee will name foreign relations and other top panels with anti league figures Borah Idaho Johnson California placed on the rank list and Brandegee Connecticut named chairman.
Wesleyan and Bowdoin face off in a triangular debating league event at Memorial Chapel at 8 30 p m The topic asks whether immigration should be barred by federal law for five years after the peace treaty High on the Wesleyan side are Dousseau Piper Batdorf and Cambria with Potter Stansbury Blaine and McEllroy as alternates The Brown affirmative and Bowdoin negative will meet at Bowdoin College in the same series.
Hartford May 19 Sergeant Gregory F Moran of the Chicago detective force arrived with requisition papers for Elizabeth Ramsey held by Stamford police for Chicago authorities. Governor Holcomb honored the requisition and Moran went to Stamford to deliver the prisoner charged with swindling the Drake Hotel Co in a case dated February 18, 1919.
Fifty seven influenza cases developed after the vessel sailed from Pauillac France on May 7 and were brought to Newport News Virginia today aboard the transport Martha Washington with 3013 soldiers. No civilian was allowed to enter the area after landing the ship.
The Australian aviation pioneer Harry G. Hawker, aged 31, with Lt. Commander Mackenzie Grieve as navigator, prepared to fly a Sopwith bi plane across the Atlantic from a field near St. Johns Newfoundland. Earlier feats include a 1913 London prize bid and a 72 hour non stop flight record. Adverse weather delayed the start, which was set for 1:55 pm New York time.
The NC-4, lone American entrant in the trans Atlantic flying race, could not depart for Ponta Delgada due to bad weather and will start once conditions permit. NC-1 was wrecked by fog and seas near the Azores and dismantled in Portugal. NC-3 remains missing after 52 hours. ten destroyers search aboard the Atlantic. Hawker from Britain began from Newfoundland to beat the American trio.
Reports from London and Washington on May 19 reveal Hawker's Sopwith plane NC-3 still aloft with a good chance of reaching land while NC-4 completes its line to Portugal. Messages from Sopwith and officials place Hawker near the Irish coast, with weather and fuel concerns delaying final arrival.
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