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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1918

Page

2

Labor Leaders Denounce Haywood and Bolshevism at Conference

In a sharp address to delegates, Charles H. Moyer denounces Bill Haywood and George Pettibone, blasts bolshevism and isms, warns Mexican miners against Haywood, recalls Boise death shadow, says the federation funded defense, and claims Haywood harms organized labor and workers' interests.

The Oyer Bill” Haywood George Pettibone Frank Steunenberg Idaho Haywood Moyer Charles H. Moyer Boise Bill Haywood American Federation of Labor Federation Pettibone

Wesleyan Faces Columbia After Key Lineup Changes

Wesleyan prepares to meet Columbia in New York in the season finale with a reworked lineup after losses of Captain Anderson and Peck. Streifert replaces Anderson, Steel moves to quarterback, Gravett returns at center with Boote at fullback, and Anderson serves at an officers’ training post. Wesleyan, averaging 19 years old and 170 pounds, aims to close the season with a strong showing despite injuries and adjusted positions.

New York City Columbia Wesleyan Anderson Peck Qual Siston Streifert Steel Gravett Springfield Boote

Czecho Slovak Chief Dined as Guest of Honor in New York

President Masaryk of the newly proclaimed Czecho Slovak republic attended a Columbia University Club breakfast in New York. He arrived from Washington with his party and was hosted by Frederick A. Goetze, Columbia’s treasurer. Notables present included Senator Hitchcock Admiral Usher Sir John Wilson Major General Bell George Creel and George Stearn.

Republic New York Thomas G. Masaryk Prague Columbia University Club Masaryk Washington Frederick A. Goetze Columbia University United Gilbert H. Hitchcock Foreign Relations Committee Nathaniel H. Usher Brooklyn Navy Yard John Wilson Dominion Bank, of Canada J. Franklin Bell George R. Creel Bureau of Public Information George W. Stearn American Agricultural Association

Epworth League Notes At Wesleyan Tonight

Epworth League notes announce an entertainment for the class of 1922 S. A. T. C. of Wesleyan tonight. The membership contest shows Reds 130 to 182. Hazel Read is elected 6th president and Harold Crowell 5th vice president. memorensional garden seeds are raised for a seed project.

Epworth Wesleyan Reds Hazel Read Harold Crowell

No Quinine in This Gold Cube Cold Remedy

An old note promotes Pape's Cold Compound with a two hour dosing schedule insisting three doses break grippe misery. It claims to open congested noses and air passages, relieve headache sore throat sneezing and stiffness, and end stuffed up and snuffling.

Positions on Belgian Coast Near Ostend

A view shows part of the German defense works on the Belgian coast near Ostend captured by British naval forces without combat as the enemy evacuated in haste. Unfired shells and intact emplacements indicate the hurried departure and lack of resistance.

Ostend

East gridiron lineup features Princeton Upton game at Polo Grounds

Princeton meets Camp Upton at the Polo Grounds in a military aviation program. Rutgers faces Great Lakes Naval Training Station at Ebbetts Field. Columbia plays Wesleyans at Southfield. Pennsylvania battles Pitt in Pittsburg. Other eastern games include Fordham vs Boston College and NYU vs Maryland State among many matchups.

New York Princeton Camp Upton Polo Grounds Rutgers Great Lakes Ebbets Field Brooklyn Columbia Southfield Pittsburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Lehigh State College Brown League Island Marines Philadelphia Fordham Boston College Boston New York University Maryland State Washington Union Hamilton Schenectady Pelham Bay Newport Naval Reserves Ursinus Navy Annapolis Lafayette Franklin and Marshall

Big Boxing Benefit at Garden For War Fund

Madison Square Garden hosts one of the era’s largest fifth card benefits for the United War Work Fund led by Jack Dempsey versus Joe Bonds. Also featuring Jack Britton versus Soldier Bartfield, Johnny Dundee, Joe Welling, and other bouts six rounds each.

Garden U. W. W. Fund New York Madison Square Garden United War Work Fund Jack Dempsey Joe Bonds Navy Jack Britton Bartfield Johnny Dundee Joe Welling Jim Coffey Clay Turner Barney Adair Frankie Callahan Willie Jackson Eddie Wallace Joe Jeanette Kid Norfolk Benny Walger Leo Johnson Frankie Burns Joe Eggers

Capture of Mons Ends War Effort Says Sun

The report says Mons was the war's last military deed. Mons in 1914 sparked the great retreat of the German army. British forces have re entered Mons, completing their final accomplishment after four years of fluctuating fortunes but steady aims. If not for the armistice, they might have left the city far behind.

Mons New York Sun

Red Cross in Alaska Auxiliary Aids Juneau Chapter

The Indian auxiliary of the Juneau Alaska Red Cross chapter is noted as highly helpful with many skilled seamstresses. Native workers have produced large quantities of Red Cross supplies including socks and moccasins. The women deserve credit for their enthusiasm and effort.

Red Cross Alaska Juneau The

Lodge warns against pacifist pro German drive after armistice

United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, at a Boston victory celebration, warned of a new pacifist and pro German campaign at home and in England after the armistice. He urged that American opinion demand an armistice with unconditional surrender and enforced peace through strong guarantees by the people and the press.

United States Henry Cabot Lodge Boston England

The Task of Liquidation

The piece reflects on wartime sensation swelling and calls for detachment to assess events with clarity. It notes the rapid reversal of fortune since July 15 and the near end of a dramatic civilization-changing arc that began at the Marne.

Springfield Republican Marne Paris

1075 Casualties Reported Today From Army Lists

Washington November 16 two army casualty lists announced today contain 1075 names divided as follows Killed in action 202 Died of wounds 156 Died of accident and other causes 6 Died of airplane accident 1 Died of disease AGS Wounded severely Wounded degree undetermined Wounded slightly 163 Missing in action Connecticut names included were Section No 1 Killed in Action Sergeant Gerald E Dieterlin River Died of Disease Private John J Moriarty Hartford Conn Wounded Degree Undetermined Sergeant Stephen Matiski New Britain Conn Corporal Thomas J Blythe Hartford Conn Bugler Leslie Davis Brooklyn Private Matthew Thomas Leahy Stonington Conn Wounded lightly Corporal Chester W Croft Bristol Section No 2 Privates Otto McManus Bridgeport Conn Harry N Tarpinian Hartford Died of Wounds Private Apostolos P Paris Bridgeport Conn Missing in Action Carlisle Palmer Cos cob Conn Jose F Parell New Haven Conn

Eeeceees Csaee Ars Tae AGS Connecticut Section No Gerald E. Dieterlin River John J. Moriarty Hartford Conn Stephen Matiski New Britain Thomas J. Blythe Leslie Davis Brooklyn Matthew Thomas Leahy Stonington Chester W. Croft Bristol

Happenings in This Lgt 25 Years Ago 1893

Brief items from 25 years ago noting the new lockup being torn down overnight, Judge Julius Attwood nearing retirement at age 70, County Home inspection praising order, Lady visitors among county inspectors, Mansfield Guards muster and inspection at the armory, Governor Morris setting Thanksgiving Day, musings on income tax, Brownstone ferry late tonight, a four pound carrot exhibit, Kilbourne House Cafe board at 3.50 weekly, Middletown Horse Railroad electricity claim debunked, and H A Collamore obtaining a new hearse and undertaker wagon.

Julius Attwood East Haddam Haddam James H. Bunce Henry C. Ward M. D. Murphy M. W. Lawton Mansfield Guards Captain Beach Luzon B. Morris Brownstone Middlesex Hall and Robinson Portland Kilbourne House Middletown Horse Railroad H. A. Collamore

Perrin Uses Oil Label for Alcohol Shipments

Springfield authorities questioned Albert W. Perrin of Beardstown Illinois after labeling two barrels of liquor as oil to dodge tax and shipment rules. He allegedly failed to pay federal tax and tried to ship the consignments out of town.

Springfield Ill Albert W. Perrin Beardstown

Pig Clubs Successful in Decatur Illinois

Pig clubs begun by banks in Decatur Illinois last year helped youths buy a son of pigs for fifty dollars with payments. A recent tabulation shows many realized over a hundred dollars on the investment. Some boys refused offers up to four hundred dollars for their pigs and litter, while others rejected three hundred and two hundred dollar bids.

Decatur Ill

Notable Conn. Residents Named in List

Frank Smith of Waterbury Robert J. Smith of South Manchester John H. Steele of New Britain Emdon N. Mosher of Mystic Morris Shapiro of Stamford Oscar W. Swanson of Grosvenor Dale are cited in a Connecticut affairs roster listing local residents and their towns.

Frank Smith Waterbury Conn Robert J. Smith South Manchester John H. Steele New Britain Emdon N. Mosher Mystic Morris Shapiro Stamford Oscar W. Swanson Grosvenordale

Christmas store appeals for sensible gifts and quiet deliveries

The message urges plain patriotic duty to carry packages and use no special deliveries while shopping for Christmas. It notes the need for attractive wearable and usable gifts and reminds readers that November 20 is the last day Red Cross can collect boxes for the boys overseas, despite hopes of a home for Christmas.

P.S Red Cross

Also Mentioned on This Page

Organized Labor Laredo, Tex Bolsheviki L W. W Gexman Sporting News Cromwell Meadows Menden Crimsons Russell Field South End Russell Jrs Russell Lodge Schenck Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son United War Workers France R. J. Atwell Eweler Main ST Washinton Otto McManus Bridgeport Harry N. Tarpinian Apostolos P. Paris Bridgeport, Conn Carlisle Palmer Coscob Jose F. Parell New Haven Lgt New Vogt Joseph C. Lincoln Joe Lincoln Cape Cod William Allen White Zane Grey C. N A. M. Williamson Edna Ferber Magnificent Amberson Booth Tarkington Joan and Peter H. G. Wells Brainard & Logan Middletown B. Stern & Son and International Tailoring Co J. F. O'Connell Prop Richter & CO New York Stock Exchange Middletown National Bank Cmo Mfg. Co
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