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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1919
Page
2
Reed cites a controversial view dividing nations by race and claims illiteracy rates are extreme in darker populations. He notes Cuba at 50 percent and Greece at 47 percent, arguing a general average around 85 percent and calling for emphasis on civilizational differences.
England Soldiers Land Today as 7 Signal Battalion returns from France aboard the Carolina. Greeting crowds of relatives and New England residents greet the unit arriving with 1,456 munitions, clothing and detachments from the 14th artillery regiments.
Fragmentary OCR line shows a confrontational exchange with commands and garbled phrasing. No clear names, dates, or events are readable. content appears to be a stray, unfinished typography snippet rather than a complete news item.
A fragment notes a debate about gender perceptions and artificiality, contrasting views on how women are perceived versus men, with a terse, editorial tone reflecting a column or opinion snippet.
Fire Chief George S Pitt will sound a 12 blow fire whistle in four series of four to signal the arrival of an aero plane squadron Thursday afternoon. Residents are urged to observe the approach and evolutions, and to call the Evening Press at phone 98 rather than the fire department to report sightings. The whistle sequence is 4444 in four groups of four.
Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, may become German president according to Freiherr Hartmann von Richthofen. He says the plan is to extend the present assembly as the fratreichstag under a new constitution, with a plebiscite in July or August to postpone elections for three years. The party aims to stay in power, appealing to lower bourgeois and small farmers, while supporting social democrats as a bulwark against radicals.
Paris May 27 President Wilson at a dinner honoring Brazil's President-elect Pessoa let fall a cordial remark that his presidency is not ahead of him and said it is very delightful to know that. The brief comment suggested he would not be a candidate for a third term.
A Sunday afternoon protest meeting was held by Adath Israel at the Union Street synagogue condemning the Polish massacre. Speakers included Prof. Yath and Mr Wise of New York and Mr S C Kane of Hartford. A resolution protesting the事件 was sent to Congress and President Wilson in France. 8B. Press served as chairman.
The river dropped sharply by about 20 inches in the last 24 hours, leaving observers noting a swift decline in water level. The descriptive note mentions Sey, a location or landmark, now within the river’s low reach as conditions tighten.
Mass Bay State railway workers strike over Cahill discharge. Local No 261 ties up all city cars and blocks service across Reading Boston Lowell Haverhill Salem and other lines. Officials claim Cahill intoxicated May 13. union calls it a frame up and vows to continue until reinstated.
The Valley hotel, long operated for over 25 years and previously known as the Mattabessett, has been sold. The liquor license has lapsed. It was run as the Hotel Herbert after changes in ownership from James F. Misset to James Herbert. Patrick O'Meara and Joseph P. Fitzpatrick of Torrington bought it from Herbert and have continued operations since.
Sunday brought laurel into the city and a ship incident occurred as the tug Luther C Ward and a towbarge grounded at Hell Gate with the barge sinking at Negro Point. Probate proceedings for Storrs Lener linger as contest questions arise over a $20000 bequest between Middlesex County Home in this city and the Haddam home. Memorial services for Mansfield Post veterans were held at gravesites aboard the schooner Hattie Butler, with Raymond towing and addresses by C Keeristi.
An old advertisement touts Old Medal Haarlem Capsules as a cure for cleansing the kidneys and purifying blood. It claims the product keeps the kidneys working, removes uric acid, and grants vigor, steady nerves, and lasting health, praising a 200 year history and urging readers to buy from their druggist in sealed packages.
Morning one cargo of coal for Naubuc and one for the State Hospital. The New York unloaded a fair freight was taken to the Middlesex hospital where an operation was performed last night. He passed a very comfortable night and was reported this noon as progressing favorably.
A lemon juice remedy promises clear skin by mixing the juice of two lemons with three ounces of lemon or freckle lotion. The ad claims it softens and brightens the face neck arms and hands daily and is harmless and non irritant.
Prices range from 2.98 to 7.50 for new summer models in grade P K Gabardine and Tricotine. Fabrics offered are sensibly wide with home use emphasis.
A comprehensive showing of styles for every taste with pocketbook friendly prices. Includes Little Children's sizes to 6 Big Children's sizes 6 to 14 Intermediate sizes 15 to 19 Misses sizes to 20 Ladies sizes 36 to 44.
A local retailer advertises new white petticoats made of good quality muslin with a wide Hamburg flounce and an under flounce. The price is 98 cents, a rate not seen in the past 18 months.
A new lot of Warner's Rust Proof Corsets in white with medium high bust sizes from 19 to 30 offered at specially priced one dollar each.
Seasonal waists offered at $1.98 each, with sizes ranging from 86 to 44 but not every style available in every size. Former prices were $2.50 and $3.00.
A note titled Welcome Home urges mothers of veterans to celebrate their sons return and to keep them safe at home now that the boys are back. It expresses hope that families can provide stable, lasting support and preserve the home front after wartime service.
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