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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
4
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Mt Higby noon weather records show 73 with a 54 low and 63.5 mean, noon 72, barometer 29.94, wind from the south and clear, sun temperatures peaking at 77. The piece notes a world action expectation, Red Cross drives, War Savings stamps, and wartime civic calls. It discusses potato shortages, farm and city boy shifts, aircraft board plans, and pleas for patriotism amid Memorial Day timing and weather implications.
Old time structures are being remodeled to accommodate people and smaller cities will likely follow. Housing is essential, but new housing appears unlikely given current investment conditions.
The piece argues Germany’s true aims in victory and in peace, warning that merciless treatment of conquered nations and a push for indemnities reveal a militarist impulse. It questions why German and Russian prisoners remain in limbo and urges democracy by keeping Germany as an absolute conqueror in mind.
Detroit telegraphers await an immediate strike order in protest of union members being discharged by telegraph companies. A resolution calls on President Konenkamp of the International Union to order all employees of the two companies to strike unless union rights are recognized and discharged workers reinstated.
George Burns of Cheshire reported seriously wounded in today's casualty list. telegram dated February 28 from Luke T. Burns, his brother, notes Burns was injured in the head and neck and gassed while serving with Company G, 102nd regiment. He worked in Waterbury before enlisting and lived in Cheshire. letters from the hospital describe him swathed in bandages and hoping to rejoin his unit at the front. He has three sisters in Providence.
Clarence H. Wetherell of South Manchester was in Company G, 102nd Regiment and with Cheney Brothers before enlisting. He was wounded February 28 per a telegram to his father Robert Wetherell of 123 Wells Street. A April 4 letter says he was separated from his company and sent a hospital photo with wounded men but no injury note. He is 20, with a brother and sister in the area.
Cyclonic storm sweeps Northern Illinois and eastern Iowa leaving two dead, four injured, and about 100000 dollars in property loss. The dead include Bernard Hofsrud and his son from Davenport Iowa. Charles Higenman, 11, of Chicago, is believed fatally hurt after being struck by a auto as wind and rain blinded him.
Washington reports the Ameri can cargo ship L. G. McCullough sunk by mine or torpedo in foreign waters. Most aboard were saved except engineer Daughtry. The 1,985 ton J. G. McCullough built at Buffalo formerly sailed from New York, with a peacetime crew of 23.
New York on May 20 reports the sub treasury gained 808000 from banks while cash net on fines totals 448000. The update records the movement of funds affecting national finances and cash surpluses.
Washington May 20 after months of war measures the house readies to pass a major army bill for 3 000 000 men and 75 aero squadrons for next year. Secretary Baker’s estimates total 11 771 666 847 with added items from his war zone trip. Also notes of a casualty list include Lieut Tom W Brown wounded at 28, formerly with George B Fisher Co Inc.
Secretary Josephus Daniels due to his ill mother in South Carolina could not visit Bridgeport as planned. Assistant Secretary Franklin D Roosevelt arrived this afternoon to meet officials, attend a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, tour the Lake Torpedo Boat plant, and speak at a large Red Cross gathering in the state armory tonight.
May 20. Massachusetts and Michigan show interest in New Jersey anti lofer statute. Governor Edge announced that Charles Hartshorn of Massachusetts and L J Carr of Detroit requested copies to draft similar laws for their states.
Stamford May 20 The Stamford Rolling Mill Corporation adopts a new wage plan based on an eight hour day with time and a half for overtime. The change increases earnings by about ten percent for every wage earner in the company.
Old Saybrook crowds fill the town hall for a Red Cross rally and musical program led by Deep River high school orchestra. Rev. Bryan Hatfield and Rev. Melville Bailey urged patrons to do more for the war effort as Liberty Chorus performed. Delegations toured regional towns for wartime mobilization while shad fishermen reported best catches of the season.
London reports photographs of Zeebrugge harbor and the Bruges canal confirm no change since April 23 when British raiders sank ships to bottle up the base. Admiralty states most enemy submarine and torpedo craft at Bruges have remained immobile since Zeebrugge was blocked.
Anuric claims to cleanse the bladder and kidneys and ease rheumatic twinges. Dr. Pierce’s remedy, praised by Mrs. Helen Wess of Camillus New York and other users, is advertised at 60 cents with a 10 cent trial offer from Buffalo New York.
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