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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
1
May 28 dispatches report the NC4 set for a Plymouth leg after overnight checks by Rochester mechanics. Lieut Commander Read may order the start tomorrow as the seaplane crew rest, engines tested, and final leg preparations completed for an ocean crossing to Plymouth and then England.
Paris May 28 President Wilson sent a cablegram to Commander Read of the NC-4 praising the successful flight. He expresses admiration and says the achievement adds to the country’s laurels. The president also cabled congratulations to Secretary of the Navy Daniels.
Maya Wright earns recognition in Dayton Ohio for a significant achievement. Local officials and community groups applaud her effort and the impact on the area. The event underscores Wrights rising profile in regional accomplishments and her collaboration with local organizations.
United States cruiser Stockton lies in Plymouth Harbor awaiting the NC-4 aerial team led by Lieut Cor ier Read on the final leg of the trans Atlantic flight. Read is expected to enter the harbor amid cheers after the Lisbon and Azores route. The Portuguese government honors Read and crew with decorations for their daring voyage.
Governor Cool sent a cablegram to Commander Read in Lisbon praising his Atlantic flight. The message notes Read is a Hanson, Massachusetts native and highlights how his achievement increased the fame of the Commonwealth and made America intrepid in air aviation.
A clipped text shows a resolution by Senator Moses of New York adopted by the Senate and addressed to Lieut. Com for success in the first trans Atlantic effort. The fragment preserves the recognition of achievement and parliamentary phrasing from a historic congressional record.
Mrs. Eleanor G. Acheson appeals Middletown Red Cross workers to march in Friday’s Decoration Day parade honoring the boys. She calls for at least 300 women, urges wearing caps and aprons, and notes Red Cross rooms will open Thursday evening for lineup planning.
City meeting to hear and act on the mayor and department reports for 1918 opened at 8 pm in the town hall. Mayor Arthur V. McDowell, City Clerk James P. Stow, Assessor Henry P. Bliss, and Edward Kelly attended with Verner Turning on the sidelines. A resolution by Bliss to dispense with reading the reports and file them was adopted without dissent and the meeting dissolved two minutes later.
Representative William H. Mason of Illinois introduces a bill in the House to recognize the Irish Republic and appropriate 14000 dollars for a U S diplomatic corps to Ireland. The measure may be added to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and echoes Webster and Clay resolutions on Greece and Argentina. Mason says the bill is "in the interest of universal peace."
Washington reports four additional transports carrying 4,939 officers and men have sailed from French ports. The West Liango sails from Bordeaux with ten casuals bound for New York June 2. The Erny, from Bordeaux with 30 casuals, heads to Newport News arriving June 6. The Santa Cecilia from St Nazaire with 2,063 men is due New York June 7. The Madawaska, of 2,085 from St Nazaire, expected in New York June 6.
King George decorates Harry Hawker and Mackenzie Grieve with the Air Force Cross at Buckingham Palace. Major General Seely presents a $25,000 consolation prize from the Daily Mail for their mid Atlantic rescue after an unsuccessful attempt to fly to Ireland. Crowds cheer as they tour London and attend receptions. Hawker hints at potential return to aviation yet weighs future plans.
In Warsaw the premier said President Wilson and Col. E M House were Poland's best friends, thanking the United States for aid. He noted dissatisfaction with Poland's western frontier but trust in Entente justice. Parliament adopted a resolution urging autonomy for East Galicia.
Labor leaders in Toronto postpone a general strike to Friday at 10 o clock to allow Ottawa time to consider demands for a 44 hour week and collective bargaining. The move affects Winnipeg Calgary and Victoria strikes as western and eastern workers seek similar terms. Premier Sir Robert Borden requested the postponement.
Paris reports Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador and head of a Berlin peace bureau favors immediate cabinet reorganization to sign the peace treaty. President Ebert and Premier Scheidemann would stay in control with independent socialists admitted. Independent socialists favor accepting terms delivered at Versailles.
Two of six arrested in last night’s Yale campus riot were tried in New Haven police court. John Frederick pleaded guilty to injury to property and fined 50 dollars plus costs. Albert Mack pleaded guilty to breach of the peace and assault on an unknown student, receiving 15 days in jail. Other cases were continued to June 3 for further action. Officials attributed the trouble to town youths and bolshevik rhetoric, not the 102nd regiment or Yale students, and urged calm and measures to prevent repeats.
In Boston today Jews protested massacres in Poland and Roumania. Fifty thousand Jews formed a parade through downtown streets, closed their stores, and gathered for a mass meeting at Mechanics Building. Jewish soldiers led the line, all wearing mourning bands. special synagogue services and a fast observed by orthodox rabbis.
New York on May 28 Philip Rosenberg recounts his role as adviser to wealthy Mrs. Margaret M. Carrere Reid former actress and wife of Daniel G Reid. Rosenberg sues for 3000 dollars claiming repayment for loans and cigarettes while Reid faces divorce allegations of intimacy with Captain Sampson Tchern eff a Serbian officer.
Berne May 28 Three of the foremost generals in the Austrian army have applied to the Prague government for admission into the Czecho Slovak army a Vienna dispatch said today. The news created a sensation in Austrian military circles.
The Evening Pross will publish a Memorial Edition on Thursday listing every man and woman who entered U S service in World War I, those killed in action and in service, plus war work by Middletown agencies. It also covers the Welcome Home Celebration planned for Friday and urges advance orders by Wednesday.
The entire county unites for a Welcome Home parade with plans nearly complete. committees report strong representation, ample seating for reviewing stands, free parking, and ample transportation for veterans. Luncheon planned after the welcome address. bands perform on Main Street and South Green.
Washington May 28 New York authorities and the American Federation of Labor secured a temporary save for the daylight saving law. The House Rules Committee held up repeal attached to the agricultural appropriation bill pending an explanation from Attorney General Charles D Newton of New York. Henry Sterling of the AFL asked for time to gauge AFL sentiment.
South Green has been cleaned and cleaned up with a crew under Director Carroll A Campbell. Workers cut grass wash monument paint grand stone plant hedges and perform improvements. The site will be ready for Friday exercises in cont.
Edwin R. Foster and Joseph Merriam sold Kirby Manufacturing Co to John M. Davis Edwin M. Eustis and Minn S. Cornell Jr Cornell becomes secretary, Eustis treasurer and Davis president advancing Middletown industry Foster retires to focus on real estate Merriam will continue with other manufacturing interests keeping him busy.
Chicago May 28 Democratic leaders gather for a two day national committee meeting with Secretary Tumulty expected to outline views on the third term question. Most attendees expect Wilson to refuse a third term while lobby talks name Palmer McAdoo Cox Smith Marshall as likely standard bearers. Democratic women from nearly every state discuss role in 1920 campaign.
New York May 28 Trans ports Edward Luckenbach and Santa Paula docked with troops from France. Five more troopships expected tonight carrying 16 540 soldiers. Units include the 311th field artillery, 312th machine gun battalion, 321st field artillery detachments, 155th infantry brigade, and 356th infantry led by Lieut. Col. R. H. Smyser. The Huntington carried 2 034 officers and men of the Sun Flower division from Kansas Missouri and Nebraska.
The triennial convention of the women's Benefit Association of Maccabees will meet at Charter Oak hall Hartford on Thursday. Tonight a reception at the Garde hotel honors supreme commander Miss Dina M West of Port Huron Michigan with Middletown represented by Miss Annie A Conroy. Local members plan to attend the convention in numbers.
Washington May 28. A deficiency bill totaling 21 629 885 was reported to the House by the appropriations committee. The measure provides 17 507 358 less than requested by government authorities with navy funding at 8 800 000 and postal service at 3 500 000 among others.
Community groups met at Odd Fellows hall to arrange a Friday parade honoring service members. Sergeant Joseph L led a committee selecting leaders for naval and overseas units, with Major Edward Q. Jac named to command the three divisions. Naval and other service men coordinated dress blue uniforms and assembly details for the event.
Toledo May report says King Albert of Belgium and the Prince of Wales were invited to the Willard fight promotor Tex Rickard's event in July. Invitations were cabled and will be in Canada in late June for arrival, but Jess Willard announced he will not arrive on July 4. Tex Dowd, advance man for the Willard camp, arrived today.
Bridgeport jitney driver Rosen, recounting a midnight Greens Farms crash, says blinding lights from a machine blocked his view of a touring car until ten feet away. He swerved and the bus capsized, killing James M. Keg. Inquest proceeding before Phelan today.
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