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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
3
A May 4 letter from France from a member of Company F, the Grays, 102d Infantry, reports the regiment as a unit no longer in front-line trenches. The unit has moved to a rest camp near a sizable French village for about two weeks, suggesting a move back toward the front may occur after rest.
A Stockholm message to the state department says Henry C. Emery former United States tariff commission chair has been released and is free to travel in Germany and may soon be allowed to leave the country. Also notices a dance at Rusco hall South Farms on Friday May 31 for Blue Cross fund tickets 25 cents and lists where to buy. In Rome Major Baracca shot down his thirty second Italian fighter aircraft.
The first American attack at Cantigny near Montdidier pushes German lines back and seizes the village. About 200 German prisoners taken. Soldiers report heavy artillery bombardment, shattered defenses, and a resilient American advance. Wounded troops share lighthearted reports and praise the troops' gallantry in battle.
Washington May 29 A union of four express firms formed a new private corporation with over 30 million dollars capitalization to coordinate nationwide express service. George C. Taylor will head the merged company which will operate under contract to railroads, sharing 50 percent of gross revenues last year with the roads. Over 100000 employees to be retained with wage increases, aiming for economies via shared wagons, stations, and accounting. The merger, while born of wartime needs, is planned as permanent with stock distributed among participants and continued operation of their separate financial services.
Washington reports President Wilson backs broad revenue legislation reaching many taxed areas beyond incomes and war profits. A small levy on matches hints at expansive scope. Estimates show war revenues near 54 billion with 40 percent from taxes and 60 percent from bonds. Central school Won't details.
New York on May 29 Wladek Zbyszko Polish wrestler claimant of the world heavyweight title is held at Ellis Island today by government authorities regarding the title dispute.
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