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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
4
Mt Higby Weather And War News From Mt Higby
Weather data from Mt Higby shows 74 high and 57 low with .10 inch precipitation and mild wind from the east. Broad wartime notes include May 21 offensive plans, political shifts, Creel on the job, and a rising Red Cross effort as the nation readies for Liberty bonds and manpower increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Higby
Complex court decisions spark public doubt on trusted firms
The United Machinery Shoe Company is labeled a good trust and may continue its business. Ongoing court actions raise questions about the legality and propriety of past public judgments, prompting public speculation as courts examine and potentially overturn long-held beliefs about fairness in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Machinery Shoe Company
Hughes the right man for aircraft inquiry
President Wilson taps ex Justice Charles E Hughes to lead an impartial probe into alleged delays and profiteering in aircraft production. Hughes accepts, promising prompt, thorough investigation with Attorney General Gregory, and will direct the inquiry in his own method at the head of the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Maurice in Quest to Undermine Lloyd George
The Times of London questions General Maurice's patriotism while noting his insults to France and Foch. It argues his aim was to damage the Lloyd George ministry by portraying its leadership as deceitful and to justify disloyal acts, suggesting his future trial for indiscipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice
New York Times
Times of London
France
Foch
Lloyd George
Bluecher
Versailles
War Council
Bonar Law
Roosevelt Roars At Hearst Over Postal Rules
Detroit Free Press reports Colonel Roosevelt’s sharp remarks on Mr. Burleson’s postal regulations deeply sting William Randolph Hearst. Hearst reacts with spluttering abuse, while pretending to defend the administration, yet appears to serve Hearst’s own interests amid the clamor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Detroit Free Press
Mr. Burleson
William Randolph Hearst
Mt. Clemens
Mr. Hearst
Protests over Patriotism and Roosevelt Supporter Links
The speaker attacks a principal ally in the war by implying a journalist with British ties discredits Colonel Roosevelt. Roosevelt remains confident and capable of handling Hearst’s influence, showing no concern for the muttered slur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mr. Hearst
Profiteering In Rents Calls For Reform In War Time
In the Springfield Republican the author argues against rent profiteering amid war needs. He cites higher costs and stock shortages but warns against excessive increases, urging federal bills passed by Congress to curb abuses while noting Washington’s housing pressure. Evictions in Brooklyn highlight broader state and local duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Washington
Congress
Brownville
Brooklyn
New York
Bombard British Positions West of Lake Doiran
Paris reports on May 22 that Teutonic artillery bombarded British positions west of Lake Doiran on the Balkan front. The French communique notes shelling at Pogradec and mentions Serbian bombardment near the Tcherna river bend and Vetrenik, with Allied forces attacking encampments in retreat of German lines. Elsewhere, no other actions reported. Nine passengers trapped in an auto service car on Waterbury’s East Main street escaped with minor injuries after skidding on wet pavement, toppling onto an embankment. driver unhurt. The vehicle belonged to Jacob Lepschitz. Injured passengers were taken home to nearby residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Teutonic
Lake Doiran
Balkan
Greece
Servia
Pogradec
Tcherna
Vetrenik
Waterbury
East Main Street
Smitherenes
Jacob Lepschitz
Hartford Boy Wounded in Mexican Border Service
Corporal John F. Newman of South Manchester is severely wounded, with his father John B. Newman receiving word by telegram. A Yale Law School graduate, he enlisted with the Connecticut National Guard during the Mexican trouble and served at the border with Company G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
John F. Newman
South Manchester
John B. Newman
Newman
Yale Law School
Connecticut National Guard
Belgian Minister Hurt In Auto Crash Near Front
Havre May 22 M Van Der Velde Belgium finance minister seriously injured in an automobile accident near the front. Details scarce as report notes he was traveling with a delegation and was taken to a temporary capital area for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
France
M. van der Velde
Rae Vre
Belgium
Connecticut Bugle Boys Lead Pride of 102nd Infantry
The Catholic Transcript relays a New Haven War Bureau letter to Miss English detailing admiration for C Company of the 102nd Infantry. Captain Emerson G. Taylor praises the buglers, the lads turned men, and the Connecticut regiment’s resolve, care, and courage as they march in the war effort. He notes the strong homefront support and the unit’s leadership under their captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven War Bureau
Miss English
Army Information Service
C” Company
Connecticut Regiment
Connecticut
Council of Defense
102Nd Inf
Most careful officer in looking out Pawhia man
Signed by John J. Parker Colonel 102nd Inf presents a terse note crediting a Pawhia man as the most careful officer in lookout duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawhia
John J. Parker
Where Sweden Stands and an Aviator Improving
The Boston Herald notes A W Thomas of Portland Maine, a former U S minister to Sweden, believes Sweden will not side with Germany after Russia's collapse. Paris reports Captain Charles J Biddle of Andalusia Pennsylvania, a Lafayette Escadrille aviator, is improving after being wounded and landing in No Man's Land.
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Sweden
Boston Herald
A. W. Thomas
Portland
United States
Maine
Russia
Germany
Paris
Charles J. Biddle
Andalusia
Lafayette Escadrille
No Man’s Land
Biddle
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Col. Parker
Adjt
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Conn
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Louis M. Schmidt
Imaee
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Main St
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