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The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1918

Page

5

Senate strengthens aircraft inquiry under military affairs authority

The Senate adopted a substitute resolution broadening the aircraft inquiry to cover all war work under the War Department. The military affairs committee gains authority to employ staff and incur travel expenses under Senate Resolution 48, and a subcommittee will conduct the inquiry within days. The move, praised as acceptable to all factions, smooths what was expected to be a bitter confrontation.

Utnor Congress Senilitary Affairs Committee Air War Department Senate Nation Senate Military Fairs Committee Military Affairs Committee R Martin Martin Tes

American Communique detail on Patrolling in Lorraine

Washington may 22 ongoing American patrolling in Lorraine is reported by the war department. Sector A notes prisoners taken and artillery activity on both sides. Sector B describes a patrol clash with Germany, capturing two prisoners and one enemy killed with body brought in.

Washington Pershing L Que War Department Rcans Lorraine Ssoner

French Official Report Details Front Fire and Raids

Paris May 22 French official report says violent artillery activity persists in the Picardie region near Amiens, with heavy firing in Hainnes Senecat wood and Plemont. Patrols are active along the Ailette river and around Maison Champagne. Two enemy demains repulsed on the Woëvre plain and in Lorraine. American troops are on the Woëvre Lorraine fronts.

Paris Les and Senecat Wood Picly Amiens War Office Ailette Hainles Plemont

Navy Fiscal Plans Seek 30.17 Million In Next Year

Secretary Daniels submitted new estimates of appropriations required by the department for the next fiscal year totaling 30,165,960 dollars. The navy office forces need five million plus for procuring equipment and training, with specific allocations for construction and equipment.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Daniels Department Navy Office

Fog Interferes With Air Mail Out of New York

A heavy fog at the cloud land mail out of New York today forced dismissal of the schedule. Mail pouches for Philadelphia left by train as the weather hindered airborne delivery. Lieut. Bonsal tried a morning flight at 11 46 but could not navigate through the fog and aborted the attempt.

New York Philadelphia Bonsal

New World Record Set in Ping Hours at Moore Ship Yard

The Shipping Board set a new world record of 5,629 ping hours in the Moore Ship Company yards at Oakland California. The mark surpassed the prior 4,875 and was achieved by Horn with a crew of two and one holder-on during the afternoon session.

Washington Shipping Board Moore Ship Company Oakland Cal Horn

British Doctors To Visit United States

London reports that Sir W Arbuthnot Sir James Mackenzie and not Herbert Bruce, all noted physicians, will soon visit the United States as members of a medical delegation, the Times stated.

United States London W. Arbuthnot James Mackenzie Herbert Bruce States Times

Yale Riot Probed After Army Navy Students Arrests

New Haven on May 22 Captain Gilles of Yale ROTC and Admiral Chester oversee inquiry into a riot by Yale students in uniform that led to ten arrests. University officials decline further comment as cases proceed in local police court. Yale News critiques coverage as sensational yet urges restraint until facts are clear.

New Haven Gillespie Yale Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Chester Yale Naval Training Yale Navy Yale News Yale Ann the News War Department

Cyclops Death Toll Grows with Thirteen More Names

Washington May 22 The navy department released an additional list of missing Cyclops crewmembers. New names reported include John D F Bagdiore Seaman Phoenix Ariz Harry Davis baker Howell Pa Otto H Evans carpenter Springfield Ill Raymond Farrell seaman Brooklyn Clement O Turner painter Wheeling W V Earl Edwin Long coxswain Walter Okla D J McKeen blacksmith Rita N J Miller boiler maker New Orleans La Earl William Molencop plumber Salem Ore an L Terry fireman Speegleville ex mae A Smiley electrician Marshall ex W F Sweney machinist Fall River Mass C A Webster electrician Hutchinson Kan

Washington Cyclops Navy Department John D. F. Bagdiore Seaman Phoenix Ariz Harry Davis Baker Howell Otto H. Evans Carpenter Springfield Ill Raymond Farrell Brooklyn Clement O. Turner Painter Wheeing W. Va Earl Edwin Long Walter Okla D. J. McKeen Rita

Holland not satisfied with U S seizure of Dutch ships

Holland says the United States did not satisfactorily justify seizing Dutch ships taken in American ports and held in U S transport service. In a lengthy state department reply, Holland argues the reasons were insufficient under international law. The Dutch reply, delaying release of the full text, leaves open continued negotiations.

U. S Washington Holland United States American Transport Service State Department

Army Bill Delayed Over Draft Provision

Washington May 22 the military affairs committee in the house delayed the army appropriation bill after secretary baker failed to submit provisions to grant the president unlimited power to draft. opposition is expected on the committee and the main fight will occur on the floor. the bill, as drafted, carries 10 million in funds and over 1 billion in authorizations for an army of 3 million men.

Baker Washington Military Affairs Committee House

Jealous Father Slays Wife and Son Then Self

Niagara Falls May 22 Antonio Pizzoli 50 shot and killed Mrs Lottie Kinsley wife of an American soldier in France then shot his 24 year old son Sylvia and killed himself in the woman's apartment. Coroner Emes said jealousy likely the motive believing both men loved the woman.

Niagara Falls N. Y Antonio Pizzoli Lottie Kinsley France Sylvia Emes

Dr James J Smith Dies After Hotel Lobby Shock

Dr James J Smith of New Britain died at Hartford Hospital after suffering a shock in a New Britain hotel lobby last week. Born in Enfield in 1863, he was the son of John and Elizabeth Roach Smith and a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore.

J. J. Smith Hartford James J. Smith New Britain Hartford Hospital Enfield John and Elizabeth Roach Smith College of Physicians and Surgeons of Baltimore

Proclamation Calls Idle Men to Work Under Antitoafing Law

Albany May 22 Governor Whitman announced a proclamation to be issued June 1 calling all idle men between 18 and 50 to work under the Robinson antitoafing law.

Albany Whitman

Housing Deficiency Report For War Plants Submits $60 Million

Washington on May 22 a deficiency estimate of sixty million dollars to provide housing and local transportation at munitions plants was submitted to congress by the Secretary of Labor.

Washington Congress Secretary of Labor

Army of Two Million Grows as US Mobilizes Europe

Washington reports 90,000 American soldiers transported to Europe in the first ten days of May. The War Department lists 2,038,222 in the army, with 8,328 officers and 1,889,894 enlisted men. Caldwell says 500,000 already shipped to France and a million trained for foreign service await boats. He projects 4 to 5 million men before the next fiscal year and up to 20,000,000 potential combatants over seven years. Breakdown shows Regular Army, Reserve, National Guard, National Army, and drafting totals from April and May.

Washington Europe Caldwell New York War Department France America Reserve Corps National Guard National Army

Brave Belgian Soldier Captured Trainful of Germans

Jacques de Pre appeared in New York describing his exploits in Belgium. He claimed to have helped capture a trainload of German soldiers by forcing a station master to betray orders and drive the train into Antwerp where many Germans surrendered. He also said he fired a second shot that sank a German submarine while aboard a French steamer.

New York Belgium Jacques de Pre Order of Leopold Europe de Pre Antwerp

No Surprise Blow Hindenburg Readies New West Offensive

London May 22 Field Marshal von Hindenburg heads a German staff plan to renew action in the west with thorough preparation. Allied aviators press harassing flights over front lines and have chalked up air successes since trench lines stabilized at Picardy and Flanders. Prisoner captures from raids provide useful information as confidence remains high yet nerves tense until the next blow.

Hindenburg London von Hindenburg Picardy Flanders

Government to Replace Railway Presidents for Savings

Washington May 22 The railway administration announced that removing presidents of railways under government control and substituting federal directors will save more than 25 million dollars annually. Most presidents earn 25 000 to 100 000 dollars, while directors will be about 15 000 dollars. Companies may keep presidents if they cover the difference.

Washington Railway Administration Railways McAdoo

Greenpoint Improvement Company to Build $5 Million Brooklyn Shipyard

A new Brooklyn shipyard project valued at 5 million dollars is planned by the Greenpoint Improvement Company. Deeds show the purchase of waterfront site from the estate of Lowell M. Palmer, late Standard Oil official, for 950 thousand dollars, disclosed today.

Brooklyn New York Greenpoint Improvement Company Lowell M. Palmer Standard Oil Company

London Air Raid Casualty Toll Rises to 44 Killed

London officials announced that the German raid over London and the southeastern coast on Sunday and Monday nights caused 44 deaths and 179 injuries. Earlier reports had put fatalities at 37. The official tally covers all districts affected by the attack.

London

Central School Entertainment for Red Cross Benefit

An evening program at Red Men's hall features a Central school play, Central school orchestra, and eloquence by Mrs. Greeley. Directed by Miss Bertha Rockwell, the event supports the Red Cross.

Red Cross Red Men’s Hall Central School Greeley Bertha Rockwell

Austrian Grand Marshal Resignation Accepted

The official court journal at Vienna reports Emperor Charles has accepted the resignation of Count Zicky as grand marshal of the Austrian court. The announcement dates to May 22 in Zurich.

Zurich Vienna Emperor Charles Count Zicky

American Actions on the Western Front Report

American batteries bombarded a German camp northwest of Toul with gas shells for 30 minutes at 1 am, leaving damage unknown as most Germans slept. An American officer led 20 men to confront an enemy patrol in the Luneville area, two Germans captured after rushing an old trench. Southwest of Apremont patrols engaged, Germans retreated without casualties. A north Apremont cable sabotaging German entanglements was disabled. A German attempt to rush an American post in No Man's Land failed. one German body was brought in. Lieut. William Taylor of New York shot down a German two seater over Toul after a fierce fight.

Toul Luneville Apremont Arso No Man’s Land William Taylor New York

Women’s Club Meeting Opens Connecticut Federation Session

The twenty second annual Connecticut Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting opens in Hartford with Mrs. James R. Bolton of New Haven presiding. Rev Dr Charles Carter delivers invocation. Welcome by Mrs. Thomas H. Williard. Recording Secretary Mrs. Frederick M. Cheshire reads annual report. Mrs. George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill presents greetings from the state congress of mothers. Mrs Keasley of Chandler speaks on women’s task and democracy’s crisis.

Connecticut Federation Hartford James R. Bolton New Haven Connecticut Federation of Women’s Clubs Charles Carter Thomas H. Williard Wethersfield Frederick M. Cheshire Connecticut Congress of George B. Chandler Rocky Hill Tas Keasley Chandler

Tornado toll rising in Central Iowa towns

Des Moines reports a tornado sweeping across central Iowa with at least fifteen dead and about one hundred injured. Deaths include Boone six Newton two Carroll two Chardan two Dubuque one Walker one Denison one Arcadia wiped off the map. The storm moved in three sections from Morgana to Boone then Newton and on to Roland and Pickering.

Des Moines Iowa Boone Newton Carroll Chardan Dubuque Walker Denison Arcadia Moingona Northwestern Roland Pickering

Textile workers to strike over pay demands

New Bedford Mass May 22 representatives of the local textile council say 85000 mill workers on government work will strike June 3 unless manufacturers grant higher pay. Secretaries confirm the firms offered 12 1/2 percent instead of 25 percent, a figure not satisfactory to workers.

New Bedford Mass Joseph H. Gordon William ©. Devell New Bedford Cofton Manufacturers’ Association

Real Estate Transfers on West Silver Street South Farms

Margaret S. Borden sold land on the southerly side of West Silver Street South Farms plus the dwelling garage and other buildings to Windisclaw and Nellie Mikrut. James P. Borden sold land on the southerly side of West Silver Street South Farms to John and Mary Jorzombek and the house at No 15.

Margaret S. Borden Wlndisclaw Nellie Mikrut West Silver Street South Farms James P. Borden John Mary Jorzombek

Ensign Killed in Accident Aboard Submarine Chaser

Ensign William L. Lyon 24 of Newton Massachusetts was killed late yesterday aboard the submarine chaser he commanded docked at the state pier in New London. The fatal accident occurred when a .38 caliber revolver discharged while he was handling it. No official report has yet been issued.

New London William L. Lyon Newton Mass State Pier

Only Fifteen Slackers Held in New Haven

In New Haven on Monday federal agents seized 300 men who were brought before United States Commissioner Wright. Fifteen were held in $500 bonds for appearance in U S district court. Two posted bonds and the rest were sent to jail.

New Haven United States Wright United States District Court

Anna Held Resting Comfortably in New York Hotel

Actress Anna Held remains under constant care at a New York hotel with Dr Donald McCaskey and several physicians to consult on her condition today.

Anna New York Miss Anna Donald McCaskey Constantt

Flag On Capitol At Half Mast In Hartford

Hartford May 22 the flag on the state capitol stands at half mast by order of Governor Holcomb in honor of Major Raoul Lufbery.

Capitol Hartford State Capitol Holcomb Raoul Lufbery

Cradle Notes: 11-Pound Son Born in South Farms

An 11‑pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Lee at their home in South Farms on Saturday. Mother and child are doing nicely.

Henry Lee South Farms

Clergy debate salary rules at diocesan meeting

At the Hartford diocesan convention the vote denied voting rights at parish meetings to anyone not attending services or contributing in the prior six months. A proposed raise in parish assessment to 1.5 percent was approved after initial opposition. A minimum rector salary of 1000 dollars was discussed with no final figure set. New officers included Beardsley and Lindsley on the standing committee and several deputies named to the synod of the First Province.

Hartford The Episcopal Church Philip C. Pearson Naugatuck J. J. McCook W. W. Skiddy Stamford William A. Beardsley New Haven George T. Lindsley J. Chauncey Linsley Torrington Storrs O. Seymour Litchfield M. George Thompson Greenwich J. Eldred Brown Noarwich Samuel R. Calladay John F. Plumb New Milford Charles O. Scoville Harry H. Heminway Watertown Burton Mansfield Charles A. Pease Charles H. Tibbits Wallingford

City Briefs Council Meets Tonight and War News

Mattabessett Council O U A M will hold a special meeting tonight and all members are earnestly requested to attend as business of importance is to be transacted. Dr Jessie Fisher has a position as pathologist in an army hospital near Paris and Dr Harry Stone is in a French hospital doing facial reconstruction work. The Red Cross war fund will be the subject of a Grand theatre address by Professor Henry M. Winston.

Mutt Jeff Grand Theatre Francis X. Bushman Jessie Fisher Paris Harry Stone France City Lodge New Haven Central Lodge Henry M. Winston Wesleyan Grand Middlesex The Red Cross War Fund

Pigs Move Fast as Middletown Bank Arranges West Carload

Pigs are selling quickly as Middletown National Bank agrees to import from the west. About 150 pigs have been spoken for with a full car of 250 expected. orders come through the Farm Bureau and local inquiries rise. Professor Garrigus departs for Kansas City to relay conditions, and a circular is sent to Farm Bureau members urging immediate contact.

Middletown Bank Middletown National Bank Farm Bureau New London F. S. Chapman Middlesex County Chapman West Professor Garrigus Connecticut Agricultural College Kansas City Mr. Chapman

Tornado Toll and Destruction Across Iowa and Wisconsin

Reports indicate up to twenty deaths and over a million dollars in damage from tornadoes across Iowa and Wisconsin. Boone, Denison, Denison to Newton corridors, and towns like Maple River Arcadia Adasa Lena Lone Rock suffer severe destruction as Red Cross teams travel to aid. Wires down hinder casualty tallies.

Chicago Iowa Wisconsin Boone Cheston Red Cross Denison Crawford County Newton Jasper County Maple River Arcadie Adasa Lena Lone Rock Wis

Richter and Company Stock Quotations Hartford Bankers

Stock quotations taken from the Richter and Company firm, bankers and brokers in Hartford. The notice lists prices and dealings from the New York Stock Exchange and local Hartford channels for financial instruments handled by the firm.

Richter & Company Bankers and Brokers New York Stock Exchange Central Row Hartford Conn Charter

Grain Market Report from Chicago May Grain Close

Chicago grain and provisions markets end May 22 with corn and oats down while provisions rise. Corn futures for June through July settle around 140 1 4 to 141 5 8, oats through July hover near 67 to 77 3 4, with Park and fats firming. Lard, ribs, and July contracts show modest gains against summer spreads.

Chicago Park

Invalided Home Soldier Returns from France

William Caffrey of Portland arrived today from France after being invalided home with rheumatism. He traveled aboard a ship with 170 other invalided soldiers and has seen trench duty several times. He formerly worked at Scoville’s express office.

William Caffrey Portland France Scoville’s

Senator Ollie James Leaves Johns Hopkins to Convalesce

United States Senator Ollie James of Kentucky, long a Johns Hopkins patient, is greatly improved and will soon depart for Atlantic City to continue convalescing, physicians announced today. His condition has improved significantly during several weeks of treatment at the Baltimore hospital.

Senator James Baltimore United States Ollie James Kentucky Johns Hopkins Hospital Atlantic City

Farewell Party For Emil Schening Before Camp Upton

Friends held a farewell surprise at Miss Jothy Ray’s home for Emil Schening who leaves tonight for Camp Upton. The gathering featured games and a buffet luncheon before his departure.

Emil Schening Jothy Ray Schening Camp Upton

Substitute Teacher Leads Class With War Quiz Scheduled

Miss Goodrich was absent today with Mr. LaBella substituting. The weekly war questions will appear Friday during sixth period.

Miss Goodrich Mr. LaBella

Stock Market Opens With Reading Dominance And Broad Declines

New York May 22 opening trading shows Reading as the day’s standout amid strong demand from banks, with Reading up about 2 points to 90 3. Reading led gains as steel, Baldwin, and New Haven rose early, while most other active issues slipped later. By mid session, broad selling hit many names wiping out earlier gains as Baldwin and Reading fell and copper stocks rose modestly.

New York Baldwin New Haven Reading Steel

Metal Market Leads With May and June Lead Rates

In New York on May 22 the lead market shows spot bids at 7 to 1 4 with May at 7 to 7.10 and June at 6.95 to 7.05. Spelter in East St Louis remains quiet with spot and May at 7 7 8 to 7 1 4 and June 7.20 to 7.35, while July and August move 7.20 to 7.45.

New York Spelter, Quet East St. Louis

Banks Can Give To Red Cross Under New Law

Washington May 22 national banks may donate any portion of their surplus to the Red Cross under a bill signed by President Wilson this afternoon. Previously banks were required to issue dividends from the surplus.

Red Cross Washington Wilson

Ailments of Women and Pinkham Remedy Endorsement

A discussion on women’s ailments describes daily suffering from dragging pains and catarrhal conditions. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy, citing letters of commendation as proof of relief and effectiveness.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Japan and China Sign Agreement May End War

London May 22 report that a treaty between Japan and China signed May 16 ends hostilities with Germany and Austria. It recognizes German penetration in Siberia and plans joint action, Chinese aid in transport and munition supply, respect for sovereignty, and possible joint use of Chinese railways.

London Japan China Germany Austria Ing Sibe

Red Cross drive nears 10 million with strong regional totals

Reports from the second Red Cross drive show early totals across divisions suggest the 100 million target will be exceeded. Northern division lists 2,362,000 central division over 5,000,000 southern 1,265,297 western 5,101,106 England 1,544,000 Gulf 942,776 Mountain 71 Ohio 113 Indiana 1,375,000 and Kentucky 301,400. The grand total so far stands at 4,060,513.

Washington Central Sion England Gulf Ohio Indiana Ken

Boston Roads Taken Over Public Control Bill Signed

Governor McCall signs public control bill at the State House as Boston area street railways pass into state oversight. The measure creates a five member board to oversee operations at cost, with trustees appointed by the governor, marking a major shift in public utilities control.

McCall State House Boston Greater Boston People of Massach

Farm Bureau notes outline county club leadership plan

The Farm Bureau executive appointed Gaylord Ne Durham as County Club leader to oversee boy and girl club work. May 22 visits to Westbrook and Killingworth were made with local leaders. Newton will visit Deep River Chester on Friday for supervision and instruction, then Cromwell gardens on Saturday.

Gaylord Ne Durham Massachusetts Agricultural Greer Newton Westbrook Killingworth Deep River Chester Cromwell

Three Lost on Torpedoed Tanker Washington

Three were killed when the U S tanker Rockefeller was torpedoed in European waters May 18, department reports. Eleven officers and 61 men were landed, none seriously hurt. Names of the dead engineers and two engine-room crew not yet cabled. Rockefeller, a Standard Oil tanker of 7,157 tons, built in 1916.

Washington U. S Rockefeller European Department Sims W Rockefeller Standard Oil Company

Navy strength amendment boosts enlisted force

Washington May 22 The senate agreed to an amendment to the naval appropriation bill to raise permanent enlisted strength from 87 000 to 131 485 men. The amendment also authorizes a dry increase to 485 and empowers orders to make an additional temporary 50 000 if needed, though no provision was made for a neat increase of enlisted.

Washington

For Sale Adverts 1917 Roadster and Piano Rolls

Drafted advertisement notes a 1917 roadster with 4600 miles for cash sale in East Berlin, box 142, contact by telephone. Also offers an Angelus piano player rolls set in good condition for immediate pickup from H. 8 Hall, 22.

East Berlin Angelus Piano Hall

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