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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1918
Page
5
International fronts report Germany facing worldwide opposition as American forces push along the Meuse and near Verdun while British advances threaten from St Saulve to Mons. Italy frees Trent and Trieste after major campaigns. 100000 prisoners and 2200 guns captured as Diaz and AustroHungarian command agree armistice terms.
Pershing reports US forces have seized 20 villages west of the Meuse in a continuing assault. American troops penetrated enemy lines up to 12 miles deep along an 18 mile front, capturing batteries, battalions, and over 6,000 prisoners. Artillery shells target Montmedy and Conflans as German divisions reflow under pressure. Nine divisions were in line on Nov 1, with eight more brought up as reserves. Units include Regulars and National Army divisions from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and DC. French reports add patrols entering Spareny forest and total October to October captures.
London reports Third and Fourth British armies renewed a broad assault from St Saulve to Oisy and along the Scheldt area with incursions toward the Aunel river. French forces push Sambre Oise, forcing passages at Guise while German withdrawal reaches near the border as British lines extend five miles in places.
London reports predicted armistice terms would reach Berlin tomorrow and publish Wednesday. Paris noted Germany would receive terms before week’s end. Premieres of England France and Italy met at House residence, with Austria Hungary capitulation speeding inter allied council. Paris press cites Bulgarian Turkish Austrian models and full allied freedom. Austrian terms expected to be announced tomorrow.
Washington reports the Austrian Hungarian armistice terms seal Germany’s fate as a dictated peace. Diplomats and experts expect demobilization of army and fleet, surrender of Heligoland, control of Kiel canal, evacuation of occupied lands, release of prisoners, and transfer of much aircraft to allied hands. The terms aim to force Germany to confess defeat.
Chief Inspector William J. Flynn arrived to oversee the presentation of evidence in the whiskey theft case in Waterbury. Fourteen defendants including several saloonkeepers and a policeman are charged with stealing $50,000 worth of whiskey from local freight yards. John T. Crosby will direct the prosecution as the trial is set to begin this afternoon.
Victor Jones of Cos Cob was held for trial in Superior court on a manslaughter charge for the death of Mrs Harry E Daskram, killed when his automobile turned upside down in Stamford about 2 a m October 19. Coroner Phelan found Jones legally responsible after evidence showed he had eight drinks before the accident.
Peter Karon 30 of 326 Quinnipiac Street Wallingford was struck by the 8 46 a m train to Hartford at the North Colony street crossing of the New Haven road. He died en route to the hospital. Papers found on him identify him as a salesman for a jewelry firm at 805 Grand Avenue New Haven. Coroner Mix will hold an inquest in New Haven.
Amsterdam November 4 The German war cabinet has agreed that the kaiser shall abdicate The kaiser anticipating action left for the front at once The signing of a decree of abdication is now considered a matter of a few days
Waterbury reports a woman, Mrs Mary Kohmiskas, was struck by a fast express while stepping from behind a freight train to cross tracks near her home. She was hurled about 20 feet, sustaining a broken neck while returning from the store with groceries.
Middletown civic event features ex-Lt. Gov Lake and Father Keefe at the Middlesex venue. Dr. Shanklin will chair as two stirring speeches are promised. Admission is free and open to all at 8:30 p.m.
Leaflets advocating a separate peace between Bavaria and the Allies are being distributed in Bavarian lands. The leaflets urge the Bavarian government, led by the royal family, to refuse to act.
In a divorce hearing counsel asks for a recess to let his client change her gown. The judge queries the grounds and the attorney replies the client wishes to display more costumes.
The state board of officers of the O. U. A. M. will meet in Middletown, Wednesday afternoon. O. D. Schultze of this city is the State Councilor of the order. In the evening the local council will entertain the
Father Keefe of Plainfield, a top state speaker, will address the crowd on "Over Here" while ex-Lt Gov Lake speaks on "Over There" at the Middle sex rally Wednesday evening. Lake has previously spoken "over there," adding contrast to the event.
A fragment from the Birmingham Age Herald describes a Kaiser in a stately hall with a map, invoking hoped for Allied bombing. The text also references wage earners and a notice titled The Pay of a Day, indicating a wartime labor focus embedded in the clipping.
Wesleyan College outplayed Williams College and won 19 to 0 on a soggy field. Travis scored two touchdowns and Boote added two goals from touchdowns and two field goals. Boote also kicked a field goal and seven points came from a late arrival, boosting Wesleyan's dominant performance.
The Churchman echoes the London Daily Mail urging Germany to surrender war criminals for Allied trial as proof of good faith. Names cited include von Kluck, von Bulow, Stenger, von Boehn, Manteuffel, von Forstner, and others who violated laws of war. The piece argues such criminals should be outcasts in a peace settlement and notes the Kaiser’s recent retrenchment as a sign of shifting governance. It questions future responsibility and implies peril if the Kaiser can alter rulership, suggesting imperial control may be fragile.
A jumble of notices and brief items reports wage earners wage advertisement Bank and medical notices. The article mentions Dr J H Mountain office closing until December 1, a Tuesday sewing club meeting with Mrs Thurlow Jones at 44 Home Avenue, Felix A Petrofsky ill with pneumonia at 34 Burr Avenue in extreme condition, ballot boxes opening tomorrow from 6 am to 5 pm with captains Quirk and Bliss acting as district moderators, Seaman William J Dooley on furlough at his mother's house, residents Griswold of Meriden and Agnes Adamson and Frank Lincoln returning from New York, Middlesex rally advertised at Middlesex Theatre with two top speakers, Higginson Business Institute ad promising faster training in stenography, Miss Mary M Hennessey A N C on duty at Camp Wadsworth, with overseas expected, and tugboat Onrust arriving with coal for Middletown and Hartford.
W J Atwell treasurer filed receipts and expenses for the town election on October 7. Receipts total 262.50 from individuals and the Democratic committee. expenditures total 295.85 including district disbursements, telephones, autos, rent, and workers. South Ends defeat the North Ends 5 0 for city championship at Russell field with next game vs Meriden.
Do Not Lose Your Vote. Republican voters who for any reason desire transportation to the polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, or who know of other voters who should be sent for, can effectively aid their Town Committee by communicating these facts at once to W. J. Atwell, Chairman, Telephone 165.
Dr Andrew D White former Cornell University president and ambassador to Germany died at his home in Ithaca at 8 o clock today after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday from Sage Chapel.
London November 4 announces the Versailles conference has unanimously agreed on the terms of an armistice for Germany. The information was reported to the International News Service this afternoon by an authoritative source.
William Costello was found laid out drunk yesterday and fined $1 and costs in city court this morning. Thomas Hoper received a similar $1 and costs fine for the same offense.
The New York sub-treasury credit reached 1,187,012 dollars on November 4. Exchanges totaled 438,144,999 dollars with balances at 51,298,051 dollars.
A daughter was born to Mrs. Joseph Walsh of Portland at Middlesex Hospital last night. Adv notice appears in Cradle Notes with brief confirmation of the newborn in the family.
Maurice E B Sullivan of Hyannis Mass sues Emil Schutte of Haddam to recover $1000 in damages. He alleges a real estate deal for 150 acres with a $300 deposit and a bond for deed. Sullivan claims the balance of $1700 was not furnished the warranty deed and that the poles count was misrepresented. The case is before Judge George Burnham and returnable to Middlesex Superior Court.
Esther Alida Turning died at Middlesex hospital on November 3 at age 27 9 15. Born in Portland Conn to Verner and Annie Rydder Turning she taught at North Congregational church Sunday school and led at Russell Manufacturing Co. Funeral Wednesday November 6 with Rev Dr A W Hazen officiating, interment in Niantic cemetery. She left father stepmother three brothers and two sisters, and belonged to Priscilla Rebekah lodge I O O F.
The funeral for Lieutenant Augustus Robbins Stanley was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the South Congregational church chapel. Rev. Frederick W. Greene officiated. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery with pallbearers L. B. Markham, Dr. R. H. Stow, Dr. E. L. Crowell, Lieut. Gordon Stewart, Frank T. Davis, and Nelson Gildersleeve assisting.
The Chicago Tribune mocks fortune tellers while proposing they read Henry Ford’s life line to explain political outcomes. The piece suggests Delphic hints could aid Kaiser Wilhelm and Ferdinand of Bulgaria, imagining mystics advising rulers during lean times.
The article questions government speculation that Uboats carried influenza to the United States. It notes early infected ships reached New York making quarantine impractical. It discusses Spain and neutral countries and suggests German actions might link to the spread, while noting Germany suffered early from the epidemic.
A Charleston News and Courier item questions militant suffragettes led by Miss Alice Paul about the army's need for nurses. It contrasts with a Minneapolis Journal note about Maine possibly remaining dry if current trends continue, warning of broad prohibition across states. An advertisement for a 511 “a Day.” is referenced.
A veteran voice remembers past battles from Luzon to the Maine and Manila Bay. The poem mourns lost glory and vows a return after this war ends, reflecting on faded symbols, battles, and the call of duty.
New York on Sunday and Monday showed a market rise as peace prospects dominated. Buying surged across all peace group issues and low priced rails touched fresh highs while steel stocks rallied after initial pressure with steel common advancing to 101 7 8. Southern Pacific rose 17 8 to 104 Erie up 5 8 to 17 3 4 and Southern Railway up 3 4 to 32 1 8. Do Not Lose Your Vote Republican voters who for any rea
James H. Fagan, a Middletown property owner and former Alderman, seeks the Democratic nomination for the 33rd district Senate. As chair of sewer and abatements committees, he earned praise for thorough work. He pledges full time service and represents Middletown Middlefield and Cromwell as a businessman governing diverse local interests.
The two well known Middletown residents Charles L. Fisk and Charles A. Anderson are presented as candidates for Representatives. Both have been honored by voters on previous occasions.
Charles L Fisk native of Middletown and son of former Mayor John L Fisk is a well known local businessman as owner of Fisk Garage. He was elected to Middletown Common Council two years ago leading his ticket and has served on health and nuisance, drafted men sendoff, and fire committees. He is a taxpayer and aims to serve his town to the best of his ability.
Charles A. Anderson a known Middletown citizen and former councilman under Mayor Coles seeks the Democratic nomination for representative. He has long been active in labor circles as financial secretary and treasurer of the Cigar Makers Union and two years president of the Central Labor Union.
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