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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1918
Page
5
At Nauen a German reply accepts terms of President Wilson, signaling progress toward an armistice. The report notes German officials indicating willingness to discuss peace terms and outlines the geopolitical context surrounding the talks.
London, Oct 21. Germany replies to President Wilson's peace note, accepting armistice terms and leaving decision making to military chiefs. The note claims a government free from arbitrary authority, and asserts troops will spare private property and not torpedo passenger ships. It urges Wilson's approval of terms while noting a Reichstag bill requiring citizen consent for war and peace.
The cablegram failed to clarify if Germany would abide by armistice terms set by Allied generals or insist German authorities confer with Allied chiefs on timing, leaving ambiguity about the compliance and scheduling process.
Washington October 21 wartime prohibition was postponed at least until after the November elections as the senate voted to insist on its anti rent profiteering amendment to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill, delaying action on the bill.
Waterbury reports eighty one deaths from Spanish influenza and pneumonia over Sunday with over five thousand cases citywide. Officials say the epidemic may be declining as many patients are discharged from emergency hospitals. Volunteers are asked to help open graves at city cemeteries.
Harry G. Cheney aged 66 and vice-president of the Ey Brothers silk manufacturers died at his Manchester home today after about a year of illness. He also served as president of the South Manchester railroad.
The German note accepts armistice decisions by military judgment and denies torpedoing passenger ships. It claims troops spared private property, awaits an accord acceptable to German honor, and proposes neutral inquiry into land and sea outrages. It notes orders to submarine commanders to avoid passenger ships but cannot guarantee full compliance.
American General Pershing reported from Port Washington that Germany is rushing divisions from the western front to stem the U S advance north of Verdun and to force a retreat. He notes heavy fighting north of Verdun and captures over 100 prisoners at Bois des Rappes east of Bantheville amid ongoing shelling north of Verdun.
Chicago grain prices finish lower with corn down 3 to 4 1 4 cents and oats down 1 to 1 1 4 cents. The report lists closing figures for futures contracts across corn, oats, and related provisions, including October November and January positions and commodity values such as Park and Lord futures.
Washington officials to secure definite figures on the fourth Liberty loan. They doubt an official announcement before Thursday. Districts are believed to have met quotas, with over-subscription estimated at about $600 million though Sunday figures were unclear on how far above the mark the nation stands.
A Sunday morning fire in Moodus destroyed the coal house of Hall Lincoln and Co mills, with damages around 3000 dollars. About 100 tons of coal were stored, much saved. extensive waste stock was lost. The main factory was saved after flames reached the roof. Two men in a passing automobile reported the blaze.
Paris reports from a Berne dispatch to L Information quote German sources claiming Germany and Austria are on the verge of famine. Hungary halts wheat exports, Bohemia refuses increases, and Poland trims shipments. L Information begins a new English column as Paris papers expand.
The Supreme Court today denied a motion by federal attorneys to rehear the United Shoe Machinery Co. dissolution case. The decision issued after the last court session upheld the company in the dispute.
Budapest dispatch reports Emperor Carl of Hungary will soon proclaim Hungary a separate state under his crown. Carl acts as king of Hungary and emperor of Austria, signaling a major shift in regional governance.
Sub-treasury figures show a total clearings tally of 429,325 with breakdowns including 62,250,999 in specified accounts. The report lists distinct payment totals and balances for the city’s financial operations as recorded in a miscellaneous public financial statement.
Washington officials reported that Germany’s unofficial note mirrored the official text and suggested concessions aimed at ending the war. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing awaited the official document, while diplomats noted that the concessions indicated imminent but conditional peace moves shaped by military leaders and allied demands.
Norwalk reports 64 new Spanish influenza cases, totaling 1,488, with 15 deaths since Saturday bringing the death toll to 59. Three deaths occur at the Dorney household in Berkeley Street, another is expected. Volunteer nurses staff a new hospital for 35 Norwalk and Westport patients. The Old Church of the Assumption in Westport is opened as a hospital to treat local cases.
Sister Mary Pauline daughter of Nicholas Coffey of New Haven died in Greenwich from Spanish influenza followed by pneumonia at age 21. A 1907 Mt. St. Joseph Seminary Hartford graduate she taught at St. Francis school New Haven before moving to Greenwich.
Washington reports the ordnance department asked the senate appropriations committee to appropriate 2,200,000 dollars to compensate private property damage from the October 2 explosion at the Gillespie munitions plant in Morgan New Jersey.
London dispatch says the German chancellor will speak in the reichstag in Berlin tomorrow followed by a political debate. A separate note warns against reckless driving saying only a hasty driver would run over a child.
General Linman, famed defender Leige, freed after four years in German custody since 1914, arrived home to a grand reception in Belgium. The return marks a celebrated end to a long wartime captivity and draws praise for resilience and bravery.
Richmond reports influenza ravages at Camp Lee met with whiskey cures. Two carloads of bootleg liquor shipped into Camp Lee by federal order, allowed due to soldier deaths. In Iowa Camp Dodge, despite bone dry law, hundreds of quarts used to fight flu, mostly externally. A carload went to Chicago for Medical Department use. Nashville judge orders 800 cases of confiscated whiskey distributed to influenza patients, with more to come, to prevent bootleg shipments.
Mobile, Oct 21 A Red Cross relief chairwoman urged the Board of Health to obtain whiskey for influenza patients. The county stores 75,000 dollars in fine whiskey. Federal relief offered 400 pints to aid patients. Judge Chamberlain ready to order release, but City Health Officer Mohr balked amid fears of indictments. Whiskey used among patients and shared by those with supply. Reported whiskey carload shipped to Alexandria, Louisiana for Camp Beauregard soldiers.
Atlanta Oct 21 The idea that liquor can prevent Spanish influenza spreads in Georgia. College Park Board of Health passed a resolution urging the State Board of Health to allow drug stores to sell whiskey on physicians prescriptions as a pneumonia preventative in influenza cases. No action has been taken by the government or the State Board.
A historical note recalls Thaddeus Stevens in Congress as a volatile figure who admitted never judging a paint discussion without neutrality. He once sought leave, then offered the witty reply that the member could pair off with himself.
American troops pressed through rain to secure positions north of Claire and Chenes as they faced stiff German resistance. Prisoners report Germany planned to evacuate France except civilians until Wilson’s reply, then tightened lines and ordered heavier losses on the Allies.
Two residents were arraigned in city court this morning for intoxication and breach of the peace after a Saturday night quarrel near a Main Street saloon. One man was fined five dollars plus costs, the other seven and costs, with judgment suspended on the peace charge. Charles Levon of Cromwell was arrested Saturday night, found with 16.91 dollars, released on 15 dollar bond, but failed to appear and bond was forfeited.
Had futile climb. Officials consider holding sessions on the lower floor as the Municipal building elevator is out. Many elderly taxpayers must climb to the fourth floor to file lists. Saturday afternoon over 20 made the ascent then left, as assessors were closed. Two frail women required assistance. The assessors plan 7 to 9 openings on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this week.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt announced that thousands of American mines have been laid in northern waters off the German coast to deter a potential German fleet sortie. He warned that if the Kaiser's ships seek battle with the British grand fleet, many German vessels could be sunk.
Wesleyan's S A T C unit raised 41200 for the Fourth Liberty Loan, an average 144 per man, with every corps member subscribing and eleven officers contributing. Major P G Wrightson and Lieutenant Herman A Ford led the effort and credit for the success is attributed to their work.
North Church announces a week of Red Cross activities with the Philathea Class prayer meetings and Home Mission work in parish spaces. An Industrial School escape is reported, naming Pearl Warren aged 20 and Catharine Bier aged 17 with brief descriptions of appearance and clothing.
The Bowen family expresses sincere thanks to friends for help during illness and at the funeral of their baby Ruth. Gratitude is extended for floral contributions and support. Herbert Bowen and Oh.
New York stocks moved sharply at the open with several issues hitting multi year highs. Mexican Petroleum jumped over 10 points to 186 then slid to 174 before rebounding to 178 amid erratic trading. Baldwin Locomotive rose to 84 1 2 while Southern Pacific swung around 104 1 2. Steel common fluctuated and Marine preferred rose to 119 5 8 before correcting. General Motors peaked at 140 then fell to 135 as the session progressed. Government bonds remained steady and after mixed German news buyers returned with broad gains in many issues before some selling pared advances.
British forces entered Tournai Belgium a strategic base about 14 miles from Lille as German rail lines near Valenciennes link west front. French troops report a bridgehead on the Oude Caele near Ghent to six miles west, and another on the Lys east of Grammene near Deynze. The British are tightening their line between Denain and Le Cateau.
An American corps northwest of Verdun on Sunday captured 102 enemy infantrymen, including two officers. Prisoners appeared impressed by rumors of an armistice and imminent peace as American aviators reported heavy enemy activity east of the Meuse.
Sweden supports Denmark in seeking a plebiscite for the peoples of northern Schleswig Holstein to determine allegiance between Denmark and Prussia. The 1864 treaties provided for such a vote, which has never been held, with Danish terms disputed and Germany opposing.
Mrs Alice M Machell died at her home on the Meriden road in Staddis Hill this afternoon in her 56th year after pneumonia. She left a husband two daughters Annie and Lucy at home a son John at Camp Devens two sisters Mrs Sarah J Bancroft and Mrs Anna Bacon and a brother James H Batley. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
A brief stage sketch features a host lamenting a luxury ban while a candid guest warns that trouble lies ahead if the brand is kept. The exchange captures witty banter and theater style humor. The lines hint at a satirical take on societal limits and consumer culture.
A brief note cites rhetoric excess and asks for five words to trim meaning, with examples like Plumber and poor poet. The piece encourages concise phrasing and hints at using a press want ad style for clarity.
Wanted to rent a five or six room dwelling in South Boston with a fireplace. Respond with details and contact information for the property owner.
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