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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
5
London reports from Oct 16 claim Germany has capitulated and the Kaiser abdicated. A news agency dispatch says Germany accepts President Wilson's terms with assurances for German people, while British officials offered no comment and did not deny the rumors.
Robinson a night watchman on the Battahatchee suffered a shoulder injury when a 30 foot ladder toppled as a New York bound boat passed at six o clock. The fall also wrenched his back and he will be out of action for some time.
An Atlantic port observed a British freighter strike a U S collier in a collision today. The Port Phillip, 4,060 tons, formerly with Commonwealth and Dominion Line of London, was used as a transport. Twenty crewmen who jumped overboard were rescued by a harbor boat and the rest were saved following the incident.
Zurich reports a bloody Bohemian revolution with a state of siege declared. German troops are sent to Prague and Pilsen to restore order as a general strike halts munitions production. Leaders Dr Seukup, Dr Klofatch, Dr Kramrecks and Stanek push to form an independent state before peace arrives.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Kaiser will travel to Berlin on Saturday to hear reports from the head of the German civil cabinet and the general staff. The Reichstag meeting set for today is postponed indefinitely. The Wolff bureau says the Socialists agree Prince Max remains chancellor.
Influenza in Burlington postpones the Republican state convention. The party will go before voters on November 5 without a platform. Public gatherings are barred due to the epidemic and the state committee says a platform cannot be set up without a convention.
Washington dispatches report that Emperor Karl of Austria accepted Count Hussarecks resignation and gave Count Silva Taronka authority to form a new cabinet, based on unconfirmed agency cables reaching Berne. The cables indicate a potential restructuring of the Austrian government during a period of political change.
Waterbury police found Max Storoczs and his wife Anna dead from a gas leak at their 189 Orange Street residence. Officers rushed two others, partly conscious, to the hospital after forcing the door open to locate the source of illumination.
Fulton Kentucky October 16 Lieut Edward Little was killed and In or K C Smith seriously injured when their airplane fell from height in uncontrolled descent. The accident is the sixth of its kind to occur at Fulton in recent years.
Mrs. Bernice Dunklee visits bedside of her son Lester Dunklee, among the last draftees from the city to go to Georgia, who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Rev. Douglas Horton, in training at Charlestown navy yard, has been appointed to the U S Battleship Michigan and expects to be called within three weeks. Mrs. Horton remains in Boston with friends.
Fires break out across northern Minnesota driven by strong winds from Lawler to Mc Grath. Adjutant General Rhynon leads Home Guard to assist firefighting. Death toll cited at 727 with 100 more feared at Fon du Lac. Moose Lake grave holds 100. Refugees return home to rebuild amid charred landscapes.
A night blaze gutted more than half of the Great Northern oil pier in Seattle, causing an estimated 1.5 million dollars in damage partly insured. Two Japanese liners moored at the port were trapped by burning oil but their vessels suffered only minor damage as water sprayed to prevent steel buckling. the fire is believed started by an explosion in an oil dressing room at the pier's outer end.
Col Millard Hunsicker, a founder of the Belgian relief commission and longtime representative of American armament interests in Europe, died in London. He helped establish the relief operation on October 22, 1914 and also served on the American relief commission aiding refugees returning to the United States early in the war. In Paris reports, German troops near Roulers were found with loot. an officer identified by a Matin correspondent was arrested and to be court-martialed after the general refused to receive officer thieves.
Mrs Henry M Porteous of Freestone avenue Portland was told her husband Henry M Porteous is seriously ill with pneumonia at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia He left Portland for camp on September 6 and Mrs Porteous plans to travel to the camp tomorrow morning if his condition does not improve
In city court this morning Judge S Harris Warner arraigned Carl E Peterson and Giovanni Tacchi on intoxication charges. Peterson was fined 4 dollars while Tacchi was jailed for ten days and ordered to pay 9.50 in court costs. Tacchi’s jail time was suspended later. he has appeared before the court previously.
Washington reports eight ships delivered during the first half of October. Five are steel and three wood, totaling 2,350 dead weight tons, none requisitioned. Among them is the 9,600 ton Liberty, the first Atlantic yard contract steel ship delivered.
Washington reports confirm a Roumanian railway disaster near Piagra where the Bucharest express wrecked as a bridge weakened by heavy rains collapsed. About 100 people were killed and 200 injured. Several cars plunged into the river.
A fire at the Hotel Metropole in Oakland California broke out shortly before 11 am. Women and children perished in the flames. At least two women and one child were known to be in the burning building.
City Health Officer J J Costanzo ordered all Stamford barbers to wear gauze masks while shaving or cutting hair. Also notes church trustees will hold their monthly business meeting tonight at 6 30. Financial figures include New York exchanges at 2 815712 and related totals 675 405 71 342384.
Diplomatic reports say President Wilson’s refusal to accept Germany’s terms has reached Berlin. Officials warn against assuming rapid political change in Germany, noting socialist leaders and Liebknecht’s role, while Americans support the decision as a step toward real peace and press for unconditional surrender from Germany if needed.
Representative Jacob E. Meeker of St. Louis died early today at the Jewish hospital after several days of illness. On his deathbed he wed Mrs. Alice V. Redman, a widow who had served as his secretary.
Baron Burian of the Austrian foreign affairs committee told a Hungarian delegation in Vienna via Basel on October 16 that there can be no hope for peace if it rests on military victory, emphasizing a need for negotiation.
Copenhagen dispatch reports the new Turkish cabinet led by Tewfik Pasha has collapsed. Izzet Pasha is named premier, succeeding Tewfik Pasha.
Lead prices steady as spelter stays firm with East St Louis spot quoted between 8.62 and 8.75. October values range from 8.60 to 8.75, while November and December quotes sit around 8.30 to 8.50.
Obituaries report Lillian Rollo Gill dying of pneumonia after Spanish flu, noting her church work, education, and employer at Franklin Electric Co. Also announced are the deaths of Gilbert R. Burdick, a Middletown resident and former box factory foreman, and Harry B. Maulen a Berkeley Divinity School student who died of pneumonia at Middlesex Hospital. Funeral plans and familial details included.
Martha Kutzner 15 years 7 months 20 days old died after pneumonia. Her sister Elizabeth 17 died Monday night. both victims in 36 hours. Double funeral set at St Pauls Lutheran on High Street Friday at 4 p.m. Rev E F Hinekelder to conduct services. Interment in Farm Hill cemetery.
The body of Carl E. Allison arrived from Fortress Monroe Virginia in charge of Sergeant Fred Burrell. Prayers at 1 30 and church service at 2 15 at the Swedish Lutheran church with Rev C G Erickson and Rev William D Beach officiating. Burial in the Swedish cemetery Portland.
Daniel Alonzo Lown died this morning at his home in Middlefield aged 74 years 2 months and 10 days. He leaves his wife a daughter Dr Anna B Lown of Boston and a brother Abner Lown of Albany. Funeral services will be held at his late home Wednesday afternoon at 5 30 Rev L O Shriver officiating. Interment will be in Albany New York.
The funeral of Wladislaw Pampie wicz was conducted this morning from W. J. Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms at 8 o'clock and from St Mary's church on Hubbard street at 8 30 with Rev Father Soltysek presiding. Interment followed at St John's cemetery.
The funeral of Frank Rasebio was held from his parents home at 13 Cooley avenue yesterday afternoon at 3 15 and at St Marys church at 3 30 Rev Father Soltysek officiating Interment was in St Johns cemetery.
The funeral for Philip Carling was held at 1 o clock this afternoon from the South Congregational church chapel. Rev. F W Greene conducted the services. The body was taken to Hamburg Cemetery in Lyme for interment.
The funeral for Andrew Donovan was held this morning from W. J. Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms at 8:30 and from St. John's church at 9 where Rev Dr Donovan conducted the mass. interment followed at St. John's. Stephen Augustine's funeral proceeded from his residence at 20 South Street at 7:30 this morning.
Washington reports four days left in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive with just over 3 billion subscribed, half the quota. Officials fear missing the 6 billion goal unless daily gains reach 750 million. Reports from districts show mixed progress with bold sales in Ohio and Pennsylvania using night raids and pajama mass meetings to raise funds.
Boston reports the Fifteenth day total of 33,068,000 for the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan district, bringing New England to 337,671,000 with four days left. Massachusetts subscribed 20,476,000 led by Boston at 10,745,000. Connecticut towns including Old Lyme and Simsbury after quota.
At St Marys Church the service began at eight with Rev Father Soltysek presiding. Interment followed in St Johns Cemetery as family and friends gathered for the rites.
Elizabeth Fitzgerald daughter of Mrs Mary Fitzgerald of 97 Spring Street died this morning after a short illness at Middlesex Hospital aged 22 She is survived by her mother and a brother a corporal in the service at Plattsburg training camp Formerly employed at Russell Manufacturing company Funeral arrangements to be announced later
James F Gaffney of Cromwell died at Middlesex Hospital this noon after a brief illness. He was 37 years old, previously a blacksmith and lately working on a West Cromwell farm. Survived by sister Mrs Mary J Gaffney of New York and brothers Edward of Cromwell and Stephen of Hartford.
The funeral for Ernest Russell will be held at St Pauls Lutheran Church on High Street at 1 oclock Friday with Rev. Ernest F Hingkeldey officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Miss Lillian Rollo Gill died and funeral held at 5 Glover Place this afternoon with Rev F F German officiating. Burial followed in Pine Grove cemetery. Thomas Fitzgerald’s funeral set from College Street residence to St John’s Church then interment in St Mary’s cemetery Portland. Mrs Annie Mastergeorge funeral conducted at Miller Street home and St John’s church with interment in St Mary’s cemetery Portland.
Elton A Matthias funeral held at his home 131 Highland avenue at 2 30 this afternoon Rev Dr F F German officiated interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery
The funeral for Gaetano Falbo was held this afternoon from his late home at 55 Court Street and was largely attended. Interment followed at St. John's Cemetery.
Funeral services for Charles S. Jacobson were held at the New Cemetery in Cromwell at 1:30 this afternoon with Rev. H. W. Hildreth officiating. Also noted is the forthcoming funeral of Mrs Alma L. Hubner from her home at No 8 Front Street South Farm ere on Thursday at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Charles Stewart Hedden acting first sergeant of Company C Wesleyan 8 A T C left for Boston to take entrance exams for West Point. Twenty top cadets from New England units will be ranked for academy recommendation. Hedden, a 1920 Wesleyan graduate from Newark NJ, has ROTC background and has acted as Wesleyan football manager in manager FitzGerald's absence.
Vigorous demand in New York open leads to new high records in early trading. Wilson & Co rises three points to 59 after a favorable federal trade commission report. United States Steel gains to 109, Pierce Oil hits a new high at 19, and other steel stocks advance. Copper shares climb with Anaconda at 71 8 and American Smelting at 83 4. Marine common jumps 13 4 to 32 with preferred up to 119 8.
London dispatch reports panic in German banking and at the Berlin stock exchange over President Wilsons reply to the German peace note. It says the American answer left a bad impression and doubts about the USs good faith. Amsterdam sources note a war council may discuss mobilization and raising the military age. Copenhagen reports the note as a cold douche to hopes for peace and Princes Max, the chancellor, to decide today.
A vintage home remedy promotes Sage Tea with Sulphur to darken gray hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound offers a ready to use, odorless solution sold in drug stores for about 50 cents a bottle. It is marketed as a cosmetic, not a medical treatment, claiming glossy luster and youthful appearance after regular use.
Classifieds list a four year old Jersey cow for sale freshening March 1, plus help wanted in a boarding house and room and board at the Ideal on Main Street. Also offers for a second hand Saxon car. Legal notices authorize liquor licenses in Middletown, with multiple applicants and community endorsements dated October 1918.
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