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Newspaper

The Evening Press

Location

Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1918

Page

5

Mooney seeks full pardon from San Quentin appeal

From San Quentin Thomas J Mooney llaments labor support for an unconditional pardon after Governor Stephens commuted his sentence to life in prison Mooney denounces the move as unjust and urges a new fair trial while pledging to stand with labor and organized work ers in his cause He rejects any acceptance of the commute and calls for action at once.

San Francisco San Quentin Thomas J. Mooney Mooney William D. Stephens Johnson Stephens Chamber of Commerce Mype Billings Nolan Weinberg

Governor commutes Mooney sentence to life imprisonment

Sacramento sources report Governor Stephens after reviewing Mooney’s bomb case commutes the December 13 hanging to life imprisonment. Mooney, condemned in connection with the July 22 1916 San Francisco parade bombing that killed ten, escapes the gallows under eleventh hour clemency.

Stephens Sacramento Cal Thomas J. Mooney W. D. Stephens Mooney San Francisco

Thanks From General Guglielmotti for Italian Day

General Guglielmotti, guest of honor at the Italian celebration, sends thanks to Michelangelo Russo and the committee. He praises the Italian-speaking citizens, the State Guards colonel and his soldiers, and expresses gratitude to Dr Icher and ex-Governor Weeks for their visit. He regrets not paying respects due to time.

Michelangelo Russo Guglielmotti Mr. Russo State Guards Icher Weeks Gen Guglielmottl

Epworth League Group Meets at Middlefield Church

An Epworth league group meeting will be held this evening at 8:00 at Middlefield Methodist Church with delegations expected from Higganum East Berlin Middletown and Durham. Mr Lockwood of Higganum will preside. A social and collation will follow the business session and all are invited.

Epworth League Middlefield Methodist Church Higganum East Berlin Middletown Durham Lockwood

Birthday Party Honors Miss Anna Meyer on Eleventh Birthday

A birthday party was given at Miss Anna Meyer home last evening honoring her 11th birthday. Many young friends attended. Refreshments and games followed. Musical selections were by Anna Meyer Gladys Lewis Sadie Shlien and Florence Hills. The party ended late with wishes for many happy returns.

Anna Meyer Gladys Lewis Sadie Shlien Florence Hills

Demand in Germany for trial of guilty

Washington reports that German socialist press calls for an immediate revolutionary tribunal to try war leaders from the Kaiser to Bethmann-Hollweg. Lerchenfeld documents prompt calls for confiscation of Hochenzollerns property and indictments of Jagow Zimmermann and Bethmann-Hollweg. Vorwaerts denounces Berlin's alleged role in Vienna’s ultimatum.

Washington Bethmann-Hollweg Germany Freiheit Berlin Vienna Wilhelm

Sermon at Holy Trinity by Rev Dr German on Thanksgiving

Rev Dr Frank Flood German preached at Holy Trinity on Thanksgiving Day to a large, interdenominational audience. The service featured sermons by church leaders, readings by ministers from North and South Congregational churches, and a choir offertory with Psalm 98.

Frank Flood German Church of the Holy Trinity William A. Hall North Congregational Church William First Methodist Church Frederick W. Greene South Congregational Church German Jeremiah

Serious Auto Accident on Haddam Road Injures Woman

A head on collision on Higganum road just south of the old gate house left two Ford cars badly damaged. One car was a touring model No. 64-257 registered to Fred Stycs of Meriden and the other a Ford boat No. 67-940 registered to Grs. Edson of Meriden. Cars were towed to Reynolds garage. A bloodstained hat lay in the road and a woman was reported badly hurt and taken to Middlesex hospital, though hospital confirmation was not available.

Haddam Road Higganum Road Old Gate House Ford Fred Stycs Spring Street Meriden Grs Edson Reynolds Church Street Middlesex Hospital

City Championship Clash Set Between North and South Ends

North Ends and South Ends gear up for a city championship clash next Sunday at Russell Field. A large crowd is anticipated with three policemen arranged to manage the crowd and Mr Davis of Wesleayan as possible chief referee. Team rosters list Murphy Dooley De Zebrick J Conroy and others for the North Ends while Winner leads the South Ends attack. Players meet for practice at 7:30 tonight and 10:30 Sunday morning on the green. South Ends hold 7:80 practice at their corner.

Russell Field Copetent Mr. Davis Wesleyan Murphy Dooley de Zebrick J. Conroy J. Brede Sarto Dunn Geary Malone Mccine Eckstrom Gainey Farachi Coleman

North End Jr s defeat South Ends 21 to 0 for title bid

The North End Juniors overwhelmed the Young South Ends by 21 points yesterday. The South Ends failed to match the pace in any phase of play, paving the way for the North End for the championship. Lineup listed includes M. Leary and W. Leary among others with Harold Coleman from Grand Street noted.

North End Jr's M. Leary W. Leary Reynolds Murphy Maloney A Peele Daley Coleman Izpatrick Ratcliffe The North End Jrs Harold Gerrold Coleman Grand Street City

Used Resinol for Bad Skin Trouble and Recovery

Brooklyn New York August 14. Mrs Henri Mauer describes years of severe knee skin trouble with swelling pain and inflamed leg. after hospital care doctors wanted to amputate she used Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap and felt relief from the first application. knee now well and cure remarkable. druggists sell Resinol products.

Brooklyn N. Y Henri Mauer Hooper Street

Stock Market Opens With Heavy Tone Irregular Trading

New York November 29 irregular opening with a heavy tone and unsettled values. Marine preferred drew interest amid the government plan to buy British tonnage. Early sales ran to 116, then slipped to 115 after a brief advance of about 1.34 points.

New York Tne Marine Preferred

Marriage Licenses Listed by Town Clerk Howard

The Town Clerk reports licenses not yet issued for several couples including Richard A. Ray and Helen Irene Flynn, William R. Hotchkiss and Nellie L. Oliver, Alonzo B. Hall and Elizabeth R. North, Daniel W. Christopher and May A. Crowley, and Peter Pirkebner and Emily Bruggan. The piece then discusses historical women druggists and Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as traditional remedies.

Howard Richard A. Ray Court Street Helen Irene Flynn William Street William R. Hotchkiss Killingworth Nellie L. Oliver Haddam Road Alonzo B. Hall New Haven Elizabeth R. North Daniel W. Christopher Alsop Avenue May A. Crowley Ferry Street Peter Pirkebner

The Black Stone serial by George Gibbs unfolds thrilling drama

A new serial tale titled The Black Stone promises modern adventure love intrigue and war themes by popular novelist George Gibbs. Appearing in the New York American advertisement next Sunday.

Black Stone George Gibbs New York American

Thousands misuse stomach digesters warn doctors

A health warning cites thousands in America consuming large amounts of digesters to aid digestion, claiming such practices harm the stomach. Mi o na tablets are advertised as relief in five minutes and claim to restore stomach strength with regular use. Sold by Drs and Buell Blatchley guarantee involvement.

America Buell Blatchley

Calcerbs Calcium Tablet Promises Strength Against Illness

An advertorial note promotes Calcerbs a calcium tablet as a tonic and health builder. It claims to remove warning coughs or colds and strengthen the body to combat illness. Boxes priced at 50 cents are available at drugists or from Philadelphia.

Dru Philadelphia

Obituary notices for Hale Williams Burzak and family

Mrs. Caroline E. Hale of Cromwell died in Montreal aged 82. She leaves two sons in Montreal and Burt Hale of Middletown, ten grandchildren, one great grandchild. Funeral from Cromwell home to Cromwell Cemetery. James Williams funeral held at Hartford and St. Josephs Cathedral with Mass and pallbearers Forest City Council. Victoria Burzak aged 25 to be buried at St Johns Cemetery after funeral from 75 William Street and S Marys Church.

Caroline E. Hale Cromwell Rockwell B. Hale Montreal Canada James Williams Sherman Avenue Hartford St. Joseph’s Cathedral Father Kearney Father Flynn Father Collins Frank G Ford Thomas Bride Forest City Council Knights of Columbus John Carey John Collins St. John’s Cemetery Victoria Burzak Middlesex Hospital William Street S. Mary’s Church

Funeral Held for James O. Thomas at Southmayd Chapel

The funeral for James O. Thomas was held this morning at 11 o’clock from the mortuary chapel of A. L. Southmayd. The Rev. W. B. Knowles officiated and interment followed at Pon sett cemetery.

James O. Thomas A. L. Southmayd W. B. Knowles Ponsett Cemetery

City Briefs On Flags For U S R A And Local Events

River tow boats fly the new U S Railroad Administration flags first time. Sixth Infantry band rehearses at 8 pm at the armory and again 1 30 pm Sunday for honor roll dedication in Cromwell. John J Allison Jr earns commission as first lieutenant in the dental corps. General Mansfield Council Junior O U A M holds meeting tonight with degree team rehearsal.

United States Railroad Administration Sixth Infantry Cromwell John Allison Bacon Avenue John J. Allison Dental Corps General

Fruit a tives advertised with patient testimonial

A testimonial promotes Fruit-a-tives tablets from Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg New York claiming relief from violent headaches after years of suffering. Consumer Mrs Alexander Shaw reports success and prices are listed as 50 cents per box six for 2.50 with a 25 cent trial size. Available at dealers or by mail.

Conve Sr Jon Alexander Shaw Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg N. Y

Begg's Mustarine Promises Rapid Pain Relief

Begg's Mustarine, used by tens of thousands, is marketed as the quickest pain killer on earth. It claims to relieve neuralgia, headache, toothache, earache, and backache in five to ten minutes with deep penetration and no blistering, as an original substitute for mustard plaster made from real yel.

Begg

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