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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
5
U S officials said no confirmation on a note to Germany has arrived and warned against reports of full acceptance of President Wilson's peace terms. They expect the note to be released publicly once delivered, while stressing the public must withhold judgment until then.
Meriden records twenty or more daily deaths from influenza as city health officer Dr. J. A. Cooke reports undertakers cannot cope even after recruiting embalmers from New Haven and other towns. He orders funerals cut to two carriages to free men for essential care. One body lay uncalled for three days while the state board had already barred public funerals.
Washington October 12 The War Department announced the names of seventy four additional members of the American expeditionary forces who are prisoners of war in German camps. The list includes Rastatt Carl Hoeman Hampton Conn Hyman Wolfe New Haven Conn John Mishinee New Haven Conn Michael Martone New Haven Conn Joseph E Chardy Quincy Mass E Marshall Medfield Mass Georg Alex Wilsky Lincoln N H
Massachusetts towns report 1876 new influenza cases and 123 deaths today per the state health department. Boston hospitals show 210 fewer new cases since yesterday. Between 9 am and noon 33 influenza and eight pneumonia deaths were logged with the Boston health department.
Washington reports the food administration eased packaging rules for substitutes to wheat flour. Corn meal flour barley flour and oat flour may now be packed in 6 and 12 pound packages while rice flour may be packed in 16 and 32 pound packages. This amends prior requirements of 1 2 3 5 10 25 50 and 100 pound packs.
London reports the Serbian army advancing to within six miles of Nish amid strong Austro German resistance. Nish had been the Serbian capital until the government moved to the city from Belgrade early in the war.
New York today reports 215 deaths from Spanish influenza in the greater city over the last 24 hours, an increase of 32. New cases reached 4,596, up 311, per the department of health.
Thirty men at Wilbur Wright Field in Dayton Ohio have died of influenza pneumonia according to Major Farmers report at the post hospital this afternoon.
London October 12 The German Reichstag will convene October 16 to consider President Wilsons note to Chancellor Max according to a report broadcast by German wireless.
Forecast for southern New England calls for rain showers tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures. Winds light to moderate from the southwest. Highs near 60, lows around 50, stay tuned for updates.
President Wilson began a New York vacation with a two hour conference at his hotel with Col. F. M. House to discuss the European crisis. Reports say Austria Hungary and Turkey agreed to accept his peace terms. He then reviewed a liberty loan parade and later attended a charity performance at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Washington October 12 Secretary Daniels sent a wireless message to the navy announcing that Mrs. George Dewey widow of the Manila Bay hero purchased seven one thousand dollar fourth liberty bonds in the navy's name. She had previously bought two thousand dollar bonds and asked for five more to count among navy subscriptions. Her note spoke of unity with a glorious past and a present to match.
Walter Hines Page, former U S ambassador to Great Britain, arrived by transatlantic liner to an Atlantic port and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. He will stay until well enough to travel to his North Carolina home, accompanied by his wife and son Major Frank C. Page. Major Page said the English physician advised against the trip, but Page believed he would recover in North Carolina.
A Boston Transcript item notes a manufacturer promised regular wages if workers attended Easter Sunday church. After service a foreman asked if attending church again that night would earn overtime, prompting the boss’s reaction about compensation.
London reports that Chancellor Maximilian acting for Germany sent a conciliatory reply to President Wilson. The message, expected to reach the president tonight, asks several questions and expresses hope Wilson will answer before the reichstag convenes on Wednesday.
Derby reports 14 deaths and rising influenza cases as Health Officer Maguire orders all churches and Sunday schools closed for a day. Seomary hospital at St Marys hall treats 32 patients and plans an auxiliary pediatrics unit to open.
Basle reports Germany will forward its reply to President Wilson's note tonight. The Frankfurter Zeitung says Germany adheres to Wilson’s demands. The dispatch notes the move as a sign of progress in the diplomatic exchange.
The Frankfurter Zeitung stands as a leading German newspaper widely viewed as reflecting the government's stance. Its influence and official-leaning tone shape perceptions of policy and national priorities.
President Wilson led a massive Liberty Day and Loan parade through Manhattan, stopping at the Altar of Liberty at Madison Square amid Columbus Day and Allied nations ceremonies. Count Macchi de Cellere spoke as Alpini veterans and Pershing's troops joined 22 nations. A bystander, H. J. Boone, was beaten by a crowd while trying to greet the president and was detained by police.
Washington officials received unofficial reports of a severe earthquake in Porto Rico with no details. A Georgetown seismograph logged tremors from 10:20 a.m. to after 1 p.m., suggesting a quake about 1,600 miles south of Washington. Officials noted the seismic wave traveled through the earth’s crust, aligning with Porto Rico’s distance from the capital.
Cardinal Gibbons urges casting aside creed differences and uniting all religious sects for the common good as American arms prevail. He praises patriotic prohibitionists suffragists and socialists and calls for fighting militarism while pursuing a league of nations to enforce law based on consent of the governed and global opinion.
A brief jokey item notes Godspur standing at the telephone for half an hour making humorous sounds. The quip asks who is at the other end, suggesting it is his wife since he would be polite to her but not to others.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes Richard Long of Framingham has entered the Massachusetts gubernatorial race as a Democrat, recalling the long-ago lineage of a prior Long candidacy referenced by Ben Butler and a hymn line about Long.
A witty remark from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that when the United States, long seen as wasteful, begins saving peach stones and nutshells it signals a meaningful shift in global habits and values.
On October 12 all government departments were closed in Washington and cabinet members were away from the city except Secretary of State Lansing.
Baltimore報 announces the death of former Chicago White Sox pitcher Dave Roth after a week long illness influenza listed as the cause.
New York at 10 o clock this morning reported a total of 530 153 600 dollars for the fourth Uberty loan, an increase of 16 365 200 since last night. The note adds that money is a loyal traveling companion and that imagination rules the world.
Frank D. Harris son of Mr and Mrs Burton Harris of 82 High street Farm Hill died Friday in Syracuse where he was an instructor at Syracuse University He had tried to enlist but failed to pass the examination and joined the university this fall A Wesleyan graduate class of 1918 he was held in high esteem by the college faculty for his four years there Besides his parents he leaves three sisters Misses Maud R Gladys L and Harriet M Harris all of Middletown and two brothers Tracy D Harris now in France and Samuel B Harris at home The funeral will be from his late home on Farm Hill Monday at 2 30 Rev Smith will conduct services Interment will be in Farm Hill cemetery.
The funeral of Peter Dalton was held from his Park Place home at nine this morning and proceeded to St John’s church for a solemn requiem high mass led by Rev. James P. Donovan D D. Deacons were Rev. Thomas J. Laden and Rev. M. J. Kearney. John Hazelton sang Nearer My God to Thee as the offertory o Salutaris. Prayers for the dead followed Mass with Fathers Laden Donovan and Kearney. Floral tributes were numerous. Pallbearers were John Carey John Donovan John Collins John Shorten Michael Dalton and Denis Donovan. Flower bearers were John Gannon and William Healey. Burial was in St John’s cemetery.
Mrs Carman M Devitt wife of Dr E K Devitt of Lyme died at her home Friday from influenza at age 26. Formerly they lived in this city with Mr and Mrs W D Holmes. She was daughter of Lieut A J Davis of New London and sister of Captain M W Davis West Point instructor. Body to be brought to Middletown for interment Indian Hill cemetery Sunday at 4 oclock.
Mrs Julia Elizabeth Mann of 14 Burbridge Avenue South Farms died Friday aged 29 years 10 months and 22 days Born in Portland Connecticut she was the daughter of Andrew P Peterson and Lydia E Swanson Funeral arrangements are private burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery Survived by husband Alexander Mann in service her father Alexander P Peterson brother S Robert Peterson and two sisters Mrs Arthur Nelson and Mrs Harry Gasser of Middletown
Clarence Hitchcock Buhimer a Wesleyan freshman died in the infirmary on Cross street from pneumonia with a weak heart. Born in Brooklyn 1895 he prepared at Cairo Union Free High School Cairo NY. He was not in the 8 S. A. T. and had been at Wesleyan only a short time before falling ill. The body will be sent home today for burial.
The funeral for Mary Detaro began at her home on Free Stone Avenue at 8 30 and moved to St Marys Church for a 9 o'clock high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Dr Martin. Mrs Keser sang O Salutaris at offertory and Nearer My God To Thee as the casket left. Interment followed in St Marys Cemetery.
Catherine Townsend daughter of Mr and Mrs William Townsend died at the family home 5 Bear street South Farms after a brief illness. An inspector at Russell Co she leaves a large circle of friends surviving three brothers and three sisters besides her parents. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Jennie Cecelia Magnano daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincenzo Magnano died last evening at 50 Center street aged 12 years 6 months 18 days She leaves five brothers and five sisters Funeral planned for Monday afternoon.
Natalie infant son of Mr and Mrs Dominic Natalie dies at home 103 Bridge Street at age one year six months. Funeral held this afternoon private burial in St John’s cemetery.
Giovinni Cordone aged 32 died this morning at 15 Portland street after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and three children and was a member of L O O M. Funeral plans not yet completed. The funeral for Emile Cofrancesco will depart from his home at 67 Ferry street Monday at 7:30 and proceed to St Johns Church for an 8 o'clock service. Interment will be at St.
John H. Stack son in law of George Tuttle of Newfield died at his New Britain home after an influenza attack. He leaves his wife Belle Tuttle and five children, the eldest 13. Funeral details for Delia Catherine Quigley also noted, with services in Portland and burial at St. John's Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mary Quinn wife of John Irwin were conducted in New Haven this morning with a requiem high in the local church. The ceremony honored her life and family, with mourners from the community attending the service.
The Spanish Cabinet led by Premier Antonio Maura has resigned. Formed last March, the Maura Administration sent to Germany an ultimatum about seizing a German interned ship if a Spanish vessel were sunk. Berlin delayed, offered compromises, and publicized anti Maura propaganda, leading to the cabinet's resignation.
A brief report notes an event at St John's Cemetery this afternoon in the city, with no additional details available.
Mrs Gaetena Siena of 49 Court Street died this morning at age 30 leaving seven children and her husband. The funeral is set for Sunday at 2 PM with burial at Indian Hill.
The remains of Private Richard Towers Pease were escorted to the depot at 8 o'clock this morning by a detail from Co. C of the Wesleyan Unit S A T C and forwarded to his home for interment.
The funeral for Fred J Drennan will be held from his home at 700 High Street on Monday morning at nine o'clock and proceed to St John’s Church for services at 9 30. Burial will follow in St John’s Cemetery.
The funeral for William E. Lowery will be held Monday afternoon at 2 30 from the mortuary chapel of John P. Bacon. Burial will follow in Indian Hill cemetery.
The body of William Coughlin who died in Baltimore arrives in Middle Town this afternoon. The funeral will be held from St John’s Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
Mrs Violette Niceria died at her Frazer avenue home last evening. Funeral services are planned for Monday. She is survived by seven children.
The funeral service for Thomas Ratcliffe was conducted at his Oak Street home at 2 30 this afternoon. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery, marking a somber close to the family’s bereavement.
The funeral for Thomas Fox will leave his home at 50 Grand Street Monday morning at 8 15 with Mass to follow at 8 45 in St John’s Church. The service will honor the late Mr Fox and attendances are expected from family and friends.
Salvatore Marino died last night at his home 67 Center Street. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been complied.
Annie Piangente daughter of Nicholis Piangente was buried today after a funeral service held this morning. The burial took place in St John’s cemetery with mourners in attendance.
Victoria Kalish daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kalish was mourned in a service from their Johnson Lane home with burial in St John’s cemetery this afternoon.
Wojeciek Wojicki died at age 32 on South Street today. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Louis Belle died at William Street last evening. The funeral will be held on Monday.
Washington reports Liberty Day energizes the fourth Liberty Loan drive as Treasury officials expect strong subscriptions nationwide. Progress notes show Cleveland at 211.55 million and 351 district honor flags. Maryland Virginia West Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina report multi million totals. Atlanta area reports 50 percent of its 190 million district quota subscribed amid influenza.
The Buffalo News laments German, or Hun, behavior as Britain France and Italy endure German aggression and setbacks. It contrasts Allied resolve with German shifting stance, warning of more wartime turmoil and claims German leadership lacks the grit shown by the French under pressure.
The Los Angeles Times quotes former President William Howard Taft urging a total defeat of Austria. He dismisses peace conference talk as futile and argues the German people understand only force. Taft advocates victory by armed action, praising Taft as a patriot who valued country over politics.
About 600 to 1,000 Colt’s Fire Arms workers in Hartford walked out over wage and eight hour demands after the war board delayed a hearing citing jurisdiction. Major Woodbury urged return to work as strikers planned a meeting tomorrow to await Washington’s reply and consider next steps next week.
The article describes coral collection practices for ornamental use. It explains that divers obtain the finest branches, while men hauling rocks and nets from streams damage delicate coral. Coastal Italy is identified as a source of costly red and pink varieties.
A Chicago News item reports a wealthy motorist telling a boy to push for gasoline, insisting speed and effort secure advancement. The man boasts of past hard work making him wealthy, while the boys respond that there is no gasoline available.
In a tearful exchange Mrs Newlywed declares she will give up housekeeping. Her Dearest Friend questions the idea as Mrs Newlywed admits she cannot locate a course she took at college in domestic science.
Bermuda now ranks as the oldest of Britain's colonies. English colonists hoisted there in 1612 after a voyage from a company party that stopped at the island en route to the mainland. They later reached Virginia, where starvation delayed settlement. Juan de Bermudez earlier gave the group its name.
A Louisville Courier Journal remark plays on a doctor's advice about feeding a baby. The exchange notes the baby is a brunette and jokes about color choices, reflecting a light, humorous newspaper snippet rather than a serious medical item.
A humorous exchange cites improving looks as a goal, with one party claiming to live on brown bread and water to sharpen appearance. The pair then joke about marriage as a solution to their plan.
In Stray Stories a man explains a miscommunication with his new boss about a promised wage raise. He clarifies the boss only intended to try for a raise by the month mark, and no increase has occurred yet.
A London opera house story credits Oscar Hammerstein with replying Dont bother me to news about a mechanic who had two fingers severed by a circular saw. The remark contrasts concern over loss of two fingers with the two still intact eight. Saturday Evening Post.
A London Telegraph snippet recalls a boy named Johnny listening to terrific tumultuous noises inside a house. He asks his mother for meaning while a father figure acts to save their shaving moment, creating a tense domestic vignette.
Vernment physician Dr Sayre arrived today and Ensign Harold Williams is here this morning for furlough from Newport as the annual meeting proceeds.
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