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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
5
President Wilson outlines a comprehensive wartime revenue plan urging Congress to enact a new tax measure without delay. He warns against postponing taxation, stressing the need to fund army, navy, and munitions, and warns about inflation, profiteering, and the political stakes of the summer session.
Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes was found guilty by a Kansas City federal jury on all three counts of an Espionage Act indictment. Each count carries up to a $10,000 fine or twenty years in prison, or both. She posted $10,000 bail pending appeal and vowed to continue her work.
The speaker envisions a dawning era when citizens value duty over personal gain and seek freedom for all. A deep sympathy for global oppression rises as wealth and power are used to advance justice. The question is posed: shall we grow weary in answering this call to action?
Washington May 27 Majority Leader Kitchin, a staunch Wilson foe, said the commander-in-chief has spoken and it is their plain duty to carry out his orders. He added they will at once begin the task.
London reports on May 27 that Von Hindenburg seems to pursue two aims at Paris and the Channel ports amid renewed western front offensives between Rheims Soissons and Locre Voormezele. No infantry actions in Amiens. artillery audible on England’s southeast coast. Allied airmen remain highly active.
Police allege a black hand plot to rob and kill Giuseppe Spattarola, a wealthy retired merchant, carrying 6000 cash and 5000 in jewelry. Frank Russo, former owner of The Garden of Italy, is jailed without bail as Spattarola lies dying from four bullet wounds. Spattarola claimed they were friends and Mafia members. Russo denies knowing him. The shooting occurred while Spattarola walked the street. police arrived to halt the robbery.
British submarine torpedoed and sunk a German U boat far from Plymouth in the Atlantic off St. Vincent. Archibald Hurd, Telegraph critic, cites the feat as proof of submarines’ extended reach from England and describes the victory scene about 2,000 miles from Plymouth.
In New York on May 27 two Mendille Shipping Company employees were robbed of a satchel containing between $20,000 and $25,000 while en route to the Irving National Bank. As the men stepped into an elevator in the corporation’s building they faced two men with revolvers who forced them to surrender the satchel.
Hugh J Reynolds a Crown Street wine and liquor merchant died at his home aged 84. A native of Ireland he established his business in New Haven 37 years ago and ran a stock reputed as one of the most complete in New England. His place on Crown Street was a Yale men and visitor magnet.
Madrid reports German circles insinuate the Kaiser would grant Gibraltar to Spain out of tenderness as allied sentiment favors Spain. Gibraltar remains a British possession.
Zurich May 27 reports the central powers plan a broader military and economic alliance. Nueste Nachrichten of Munich says negotiations to extend the pact to Turkey and Bulgaria will begin soon.
New York May 27 report shows sub-treasury debit of 911,491 with exchanges 348,805 and balances 53,179,741. The figures reflect daily banking movements and reserve balances across the clearing network.
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission fixed July 31 for a hearing on Wilson & Company Chicago packers accused of selling tainted meat for U S Army camps including Camp Travia Texas. Mortis & Company hearing set for July 5 with the War Department not yet taking official action. The commission says tainting explanation may reflect transport and delivery issues amid wartime meat supply.
Connecticut Fuel Administrator Thomas W. Russell telegrammed the federal anthracite committee in Philadelphia threatening resignation unless the state receives an immediate increase in anthracite shipments. He cited alarming May receipts and projected shortfalls under 1916 intake figures, warning he cannot accept responsibility for the dangerous shortage.
Washington May 27 reports that American infantrymen can hold 100 more rounds than German troops due to ebb belts with two cartridge chambers. The lighter web gear and new modified Enfield enable a higher rate of fire, maintaining about forty rounds per minute for five minutes. The bulletin notes American troops at Amiens fired from point blank range and stayed eight minutes and 100 rounds ahead of their German counterparts.
Washington officials report ample wheat supplies with 45 million bushels on farms and 37 million in elevators as of May. About 23 million bushels are held by dealers as flour equivalent. Allies request 16 million bushels monthly for May to July, leaving about 57 million for domestic use until harvest. Substituting foods is encouraged to stretch supplies.
New Haven announces W. H. Foster as general superintendent of both the New Haven and Central New England roads, succeeding G. W. Clark who moves to other duties. Harry C. Oviatt, formerly with the New Haven, is named superintendent of the Central New England road based in Poughkeepsie New York.
International News Service reports eight hundred Czechs arrested in Prague Bohemia after last week’s outbreaks. Advices say conditions have returned to normal. Earlier dispatches described thousands marching main streets shouting Viva Wilson.
Word from London says Sir Henry Joseph Wood will become conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, succeeding Dr. Muck whose resignation was accepted March 31 after his arrest as an enemy alien.
Middletown and Middlesex county raise over $50,000 with county totals expected to exceed $100,000. A concluding meeting at Stueck's ballroom at 7 PM will unify reports from 18 chapters and about 300 attendees. Churches boosted efforts with stirring appeals and broad participation across the city and county.
Members of the Middletown College club performed The Old Peabody Pew in the high school hall this afternoon. The cast included Winifred Ellis Katherine Bielby Alice Potter Marion Chase Frances Lyon Frances Nejako Esther Parker Mrs Ernest Inglis and Dr S Mary Ives. Between acts vocal solos were given by Mrs Edgar R Hyde and Mrs W A Heidel and violin and piano pieces by Mrs W D Beach and Miss Marion Hastings.
This morning in the town hall second recess featured dancing with music by Irving Fountain. A sewing department fashion show is planned for Wednesday at 3 30 in the assembly hall, with the cooking class contributing. Women teachers and high school girls are invited. A Red Cross collection will be taken to conserve cloth, all garments made by pupils under Miss Perkins. The Middle town College club presented a play this afternoon in the assembly hall to a large audience, open to both sexes, while the orchestra rehearsed.
The Girls' Club of the North church will meet for Red Cross sewing tonight at 7 30 at Miss Loyale Ives's home. The Lady Washington Chapter OES will meet Tuesday afternoon in the lower Masonic hall to sew for the Day Nursery.
Washington May 27 Formal notification of the withdrawal of Mexico's diplomatic representative from Cuba was received at the Mexican embassy from E Garza Perez assistant secretary of foreign relations. No new developments were reported and the situation is seen as not affecting the United States. Injured In Auto Accident Stamford May 27 Enoch Harris 60 of Avon Conn is in Stamford hospital in serious condition with a fractured skull after a car accident in Darien yesterday. His wife, who was driving, was uninjured when the vehicle went into a ditch after being struck by a horse and wagon.
Rome reports the Italian war office announces the capture of Monte Zigolon from German forces, with 870 prisoners taken after advances on Saturday and Sunday. A separate report from Messaggero via a Swiss source says an Austro Hungarian offensive on the Italian front is imminent.
The estate of the late Sir Cecil Spring-Rice former British ambassador to the United States was valued at 27254 pounds 136000 dollars and disclosed today in London.
Paris reports a major battle north of the Aisne and Rheims with German assaults along a wide front from Rheims to Pinon forest. French and British troops resist as American forces hold lines on the Woevre plain near Apremont and engage in a hot fight.
Joseph Wrang died at his home 88 Spring Street Saturday at 3 30 after months of illness. Born in Italy he was a longtime tailor with F Bogani and Barton Clothing Co. Survived by wife five sons and two daughters. Funeral from his home Tuesday at 9 30 to St Johns for high mass requiem. burial in St Johns cemetery. Also funeral of Mrs Margaret Herdegen from her daughter’s home in Staddle Hill at 2 30 this afternoon. Interment in Indian Hill cemetery.
Ten Yale undergraduates arrested after a clown and gown riot in central New Haven faced continued breach of peace charges in city police court. Mayor Fitzgerald was insulted during the unrest. Ten lawyers represented the group as additional charges were promised. All defendants remain free on $1,000 bonds.
Holy Trinity Parish notes schedule a 7:30 p m Monday Troop No 4 Boy Scouts at the parish house. Tuesday Girl Scouts also meet at 7:30 p m. Wednesday features an 8 pm Evening service at St Andrew s chapel with Girls Friendly Society branches at 7 30 and 7 45 pm respectively. Thursday Memorial Day includes 7 30 am Holy Communion and 10 30 am Confirmation and intercession led by Bishop Acheson. Friday St Andrew s Guild meets at Warwick street chapel at 2 80 pm.
Miss Anna Held, the actress, near death last night, showed strong will by eating a substantial breakfast in her windowed chair today. Dr. Donald McCaskey reports no immediate danger and says she is resting easily as her condition improves.
Waterbury May 27 Mrs Fred S Chase announces that on June 1 she will turn over her Grove street residence with grounds to accommodate young girls and women arriving to work in munition factories. The Chase family will move to a summer home in Middlebury. Lack of suitable rooms here for the newcomers, many refined with college training, hampers labor conditions.
Mrs Clara Hamilton Deering 84 widow of a Harvest manufacturer of Chicago died in Miami of old age. Funeral planned in Evanston Illinois.
Paris reports Premier Georges Clemenceau returned from the front after meeting with General Ferdinand Foch the allied generalissimo to consult on ongoing operations and war strategy.
Springfield Republican summarizes a debate on aviation appropriations, urging clear findings on what has been done with time and money. It argues that speed and scale affect waste and delays, and requires accountability for efficiency rather than merely funding.
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