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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
2
Report notes President Wilson’s stance on ending the conflict and shaping a peace machine. Officials discuss German submarine warfare and responses from Britain, with Turks and Ottoman signals under scrutiny as the United States weighs its options and potential peace terms.
Otis E Gray of Camp visited Topeka and, with Bishop James Wise, arranged a fundraising plan for an emergency chaplaincy item. W H Imes acted as the agent, trimming the price for a car pledged as the chaplain’s transport. Gray delivered the vehicle to camp and obtained an army license numbered 507. Wise later checked hymn 507 in the hymn book and found the title The Voice of God Goes Forth to War.
The Hartford last telegraphed the local depot to close today as it is a legal holiday. Perishable cargo was delivered this morning and employees went home. No boat tonight under the Hartford and York Transportation Co. rule.
The fuel administration reports a new high in bituminous coal production for weeks of the season, despite manpower shortages from the draft and car shortages. The anthracite and bituminous totals show substantial gains with ongoing efforts to meet war demand, though influenza and transport limits may affect future output. An air plane flight event in Connecticut is scheduled for next week under the Woman's Liberty Loan committee with landings planned in Litchfield, Madison, and Hartford to promote defense bonds.
Halifax Chronicle notes Clemenceau, Asquith, and Wilson converge on unwavering aims. They unify on crushing Prussian dominance and waging war to the end, signaling a shared resolve for total victory. The comment underscores the allied resolve and strategic posture during the conflict.
The old court house is razed to the ground, leaving only the immense Corinthian columns. Other items note H. N. Calamore leasing W. K. Spencer’s store for November 1, the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. iron arriving for the YMC A roof, Hale party at a skunk and coon dinner, and Ridgewood Farm sale to Portland buyers.
Old Saybrook notes the 22nd senatorial district convention delayed to Monday at Pease House Saybrook Point. Paymasters issued increases of 1.50 daily for most, gate tender now 33.20 weekly, and signalmen also saw raises. Community announcements include family visits, hospital news, and the Old Saybrook roll of honor dedication with a Red Cross parade and Ivoryion Drum Corps at 3:30 Sunday at town hall.
Lieut. Richard Phelan of Brooklyn, 674 Sterling Place, fell 4000 feet after his plane caught fire while engaging German fokkers near Brieulles on the Champagne front. He shot down one enemy aircraft, then steadied the flaming craft and landed safely in No Man's Land. His patrol companions believed him lost, but he appeared at the aerodrome unharmed the next day.
London reports on October 12 confirm from Vienna papers, via Basle dispatches, that Hungarian Premier Wekerle has resigned.
Verdun was shelled throughout the day by German forces with six inch guns continuing into the night. The American army held positions to the northwest of Verdun amid the bombardment.
London reports on good authority that Turkey has asked the United States to arrange a separate peace between the Ottoman government and the Entente powers.
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