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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1919

Page

5

Parade Restricted Traffic Ordinance Friday Close

On Friday during parade hours traffic will be restricted on streets from Grand to Pearl and Hartford to New Haven routes. Through traffic and street blocks from Saybrook to Hartford Summer to Union water bridge areas are affected. All traffic ends at 2 45 P M. Chief of Police A W Inglis supervises.

Grand Pearl Vs Hartford New Haven Spring Warwick War Beybrook Loveland Ill Saybrook Union St. John's Square A. W. Inglis

Clew to Meriden Fatality Reported

Meriden on May 27 reports a car fatally injuring Leo Wolffe 74 a retired farmer near his home on the North Colony state as he was returning from a Mason lodge meeting. He died from a skull fracture at Meriden hospital. Four nearby boys to be examined by Coroner Mix.

Meriden Leo Wolffe North Colony Meriden Hospital Mix Hartford

Colonial Dames Elect President and Raise Funds

At the Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America meeting Mrs. James Parkskill Andrews was elected president. The group voted to raise 2000 dollars in addition to 10000 already subscribed to pay for restoring Hartford Old City Hall built in 1796 as the first state house in Connecticut.

Colonial Dames Tford Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America James Parkskill Andrews Hartford Old City Hall Connecticut

Chip In for Friday Parade Coupon Appears

The Evening Press invites readers to chip in for Friday's parade via a coupon in the issue. Clip, fill, and return or call a Boy Scout in any drug store to contribute, aiming to welcome all city residents. Also, Middletown High School plans a fashion show at the auditorium on Wednesday evening May 28 at 8 pm, followed by lunch from the cooking department. tickets required at the door.

Middletown High School

Memorial Day Observed in Britain With Ceremonies

London May 27 Memorial day will be celebrated in Great Britain with fitting ceremonies. Wreaths will be placed upon graves of all American soldiers sailors and marines who died in the British Isles during the war. Nearly 3 000 Americans died in hospitals in England and Scotland from illness or wounds.

Britain London Great Britain British Isles England Scotland

University Club Meeting and Iceland Lecture

The University Club meets at the Psi Upsilon House this evening. Professor Henry A. Perkins of Hart will present an illustrated lecture titled Vacation in Iceland. A business meeting and election will follow.

University Club Psi Upsilon House Essor Henry A. Perkins Hart Iceland

Robbery at Ansonia Dry Goods Store

In Ansonia on May 27, a burglary at L. H. Missett dry goods resulted in $500 worth of items stolen, including 96 pairs of silk and other goods. The same burglars also hit Peter Hart's 5 and 10 cent store but left without taking anything there.

Ansonia L. H. Missett Peter Hart

Wale student fined for theft in New Haven

A Lawrence student living at 68 Lake in New Haven was fined 75 dollars and costs after pleading guilty in police court to three counts of theft of clothing from several students. The incident occurred May 27 in the city.

New Haven Lawrence

Fac League Results Highlight Omo Coles Battery

Results from last Saturday afternoon show Omo Coles with a noiseless game as batters Gennett Agnew and Moore Griffin prevent runs.

Omo Coles Oiseless Omo Coles Gennett and Agnew Noiseless Moore Griffin

Hungarian unrest grows as Bela Kun faces resistance

May 27 reports indicate opposition rising in eastern Hungary against Bela Kun's rule. About 3,000 armed forces oppose the movement, signaling weakening unity within the Hungarian leadership and increasing factional strain.

East Hungary Bela Kun Sastace

Don’t Let It Linger After Winter Wear On Leather

A brief note warns that leather objects may suffer from prolonged moisture and cold. It advises timely drying and proper storage to prevent stiffness cracking and warping. Follow seasonal care steps to preserve quality.

Market Opens Strong With Mixed Deltas On Victory Notes

New Victory notes admitted to trading with early gains in several issues. Liberty fourth 4 1-4s traded around 95.46, steady from prior close. Steel common rose briefly to 108 3/4, eased to 107 3/8, while Southern Pacific advanced over two points to 112 1/4. United States Rubber moved up to 108 1/4 before pulling back to 107 1/4. General Motors and Studebaker fluctuated as market cooled after initial strength. Mexican Petroleum climbed over four points to 186 3/8, Reading rose modestly, and overall tone remained strong amid early buying before a potential late reaction.

Stock Market New York New Victory Stock Exchange Liberty United States Rubber General Motors Pierce Arrow Southern Pacific American Steel Studebaker Reading Mexican Petroleum

Cotton Market After Rain Brings Sharp Open Downturn

New York May 27 traders faced showery weather as early selling drove yields 20 to 42 points lower on first sales. The market remained weak through the morning with a roughly $4 per bale drop from yesterday's close and nearly $6 from the high, while sentiment stayed reactionary though southern news remained bullish.

New York South

Irish American Delegates Fail to Influence Peace Conference

Paris May 27 Secretary Lansing informed Irish American delegates that further efforts to gain recognition of an Irish republic at the peace conference would be futile and unwise. He said remarks made during their Irish visit had deeply offended the British authorities.

Paris Ireland Republic State Lansing Lansing

Public Opinion Forcing Huns Pressures Peace Treaty

Geneva May 27 German and Austrian travelers arriving at the border report that public opinion will compel signing the peace treaty. They say Berlin chatter centers on a government bluff while the people demand peace and condemn Ebert Scheidemann and Noske.

Geneva Germany Austria Ebert Scheidemann Noske Berlin

Coroner Holds Jitney Driver in Bridgeport Case

Bridgeport reports coroner holding Aaron in a case that was not completed and will be continued. The note states the proceeding began May 27 and remains unresolved.

Bridgeport Aaron

League of Nations covenant remarks in dialogue with Mr Pessoa

The speaker recalls efforts to unite American states as a model for global unity and liberty. He notes proposing a bond among nations to preempt foreign aggression, hoping the United States would set an example. He laments the failed consummation yet praises the mutual pledge among self-governing nations to safeguard safety independence and territorial integrity. The speech closes with gratitude for shared work on the covenant.

United States America League of Nations Americas United Staes Europe Western Hemisphere Mr. Pessoa Commission

Funeral of Patrick Arnold

The funeral for Patrick Arnold took place from his Stone avenue home at nine this morning, with a solemn high mass at St. John's Church at 9 30 conducted by Rev. James P. Donovan. Deacon and sub-deacon were Rev. Michael BE. Kearney and Rev. James E. Dargan. Flower bearers included Elmer Rohan and others. pallbearers represented the Maccabees and Hibernians. Burial followed at St. John's Cemetery with services by Rev. Father Kearney.

Patrick Arnold Stone Avenue St. John’s Church James P. Donovan D. D Michael BE. Kearney James E. Dargan Fathers Kearney Elmer Rohan Louis Ferrant, Jr John Mulcahy Henry Brainard Andrew Drennan Mr. Gainey Middletown Maccabees Joseph Frayne Bernard Reilly Hibernians John Reilly David Curtin St. John’s Cemetery Father Kearney

Connecticut Infirmary Commission Appointments

State infirmary commission in Hartford announces six appointees: Morris C. Webster Harwinton John T. Black New London Charles P. Kellogg Waterbury Isadore Wise Hartford Milton C. Fessenden Stamford John N. Brooks Torrington.

State Infirmary Commission Hartford

Goddard Wins British Heavyweight Title in London Victory

Frank Goddard defeated Jack Murphy in the tenth round of a scheduled twenty at London to claim the heavyweight championship of Great Britain and capture the Lord Lonsdale belt. The report notes political commentary about candidates and public sentiment.

Goddard Lisen London Frank Goddard Great Britain Jack Murphy Lord Lonsdal

German cabinet denies record on peace treaty stance

Berlin May 27 Premier Scheidemanns private secretary denied any German cabinet statement on signing or not signing a peace treaty. A foreign office press agent offered a statement to American correspondents claiming Germany would not sign if forced to cede territory to Poland, but no official source was named and such statements were dismissed as bluff.

Berlin Scheidemann International News Service Foreign Office Germany Poland

Belgian Fought War Veteran Injured in New Bedford Fracas

August Aquist of Portland Missouri, who served four years with the Belgian army and recently returned, was badly wounded in an argument over frankfurters, lying in St Luke's hospital with a nearly severed leg. Police arrested Ulysses Cutler, a barge cook from New York, on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.

New Bedford Mass Aquist Portland St. Luke’s Hospital Ulysses Cutler Black Rock West 48Rd Street New York

Testimony at Coroner Hearing on Carta Death

Emanuel Barchetta testified yesterday afternoon at the coroner's hearing on Rosario Carta's death. The 6 year old was killed on a local freight train on the Valley railroad a week ago. Barchetta described seeing the boy near the cars after 6 o'clock and pleading with him to move away. He heard a cry as a second boy tried to pull Rosario from under the train, which was backing down with the right foot crushed and flesh torn. Flagman James B. Leary knew nothing of the accident from observation. The coroner adjourned without a final report. medical examiner's findings and coroner's report will be published later.

Emanuel Barchetta Water Street Rosario Carta Valley Railroad A. Basile Carta Rosario James B. Leary Saybrook Point Coles Co Union Street

Advertising's enduring asset is a name, not a factory

The piece recalls Heinz the pickle king, noting his myriad products but arguing his real asset was his well advertised name. It urges business men to pick one core message when starting out and let scientific advertising build a name that endures beyond a fire or theft.

Arthur Bisbane Heinze Heinz

If There Ever Was a Fool Killer He Must Have Retired

A compact humorous note reflects on the notion of a fool killer having long since retired from the field, implying a current era free from sharp judgment or decisive retribution.

Lisbon Welcomes U S Navy Seaplane Flight Leader

Crowds gather along Estoril coast as Lieut. Commander Read nears Lisbon aboard the Rochester. Sirens announce his arrival with flags and a gala welcome planned, including a possible medal ceremony by the Portuguese president before the final leg to Plymouth.

Lisbon Stee Te Nos Estoril Hill Colares United States Rochester Read Ponta Delgada Ponta the Republic United States Navy Newfoundland England Plymouth

Poles Ordered to Evacuate Boryslav Within 24 Hours

Vienna report states final lies instruct Poles to abandon Boryslav in Galicia within a day. An official order sets evacuation deadlines as tensions rise in the region during March.

Vienna Boryslav Galicia

Spring Fever and Common Sense in Health Remedies

A reader from Unadilla Ga endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets as effective relief for bilious headaches sour stomach coated tongue and dyspepsia noting quicker results than other remedies. The ad promotes that a plain wholesome physic can counter heaviness dullness and lack of energy. Sold everywhere.

Howard Unadilla

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