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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
2
An American prisoner calls for help as Williams fights to repel a German force attacking a village. The capture unfolds with the captain and a sergeant defending a main street machine gun, killing attackers and driving off reinforcements. Repeated charges fail as the Americans hold their position and evacuate casualties through the western edge.
Home Secretary Sir George Cave told the House of Commons that the immediate unconditional release of all prisoners of war in enemy countries will form part of allied armistice terms. He said he has reason to believe the British government will secure this condition, while noting ongoing barbarous treatment in German camps and 2000 Allied prisoners died since November 1916. He warned reprisals against German prisoners if Germany does not respond favorably, within defined limits.
Hanover, a village in Columbian county southwest of Alliance, was practically wiped out by fire early today with losses estimated at 150000 to 200000. The blaze is believed incendiary in origin. Hartford urges daylight saving as fixed national policy in a council resolution.
A New Haven committee of the State Bar association led by Silas A. Robinson issued a lengthy report on the proposed federal amendment. They call it unwise and unsafe in every phase and a dangerous precedent, urging the Connecticut general assembly not to ratify due to its dangerous tendency and loose wording.
Washington Oct 30 The United States fuel administration has ordered 13 mines shut from shipping or mining coal raising total closures to 99 since the program began. Inspections found poor quality coal or failure to clean before shipment affecting operators Kronnenwetter Coal Co Benzinger Coal Co M Schieler Son Clemens Haberger Erich Coal Co Star Coal Clay Co Joseph A Fritz George Wolf St Marys Pa McCullough Coal Co Shanklin Coal Co Brockwayville Pa Liberty Coal Mining Co Madera Pa J H Steele Co Kersey Pa Walter Sedley Black Lick Pa
Patent list of Connecticut citizens issued by the U S Patent Office as reported by Arthur B. Jenkins. Entries include assignees and firms from Hartford Meriden Ansonia Derby New Britain Stonington etc for devices such as circuit breakers organ stop actions rubber processing machines cutting machines electric snap switches typewriting and computing machines casting control mechanisms gun sights brake mechanisms weather instruments and related tools. Also listed are trade marks for The Ulmer Leather Co Norwich and belt dressing leather belting.
A vintage health advisory urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleansing for sick restless children. It claims coated tongue, listlessness, feverishness, and foul breath signal the need for treatment and promises a return to a well playful child once waste is cleared.
The army resumes civilian applications through the aviation examining board for airplane pilot or observer training. Eligible are men 18 to 21 not in any service or training camps, plus older registrants under 31 not in Class 1-A, observers up to 35, balloonists up to 45, with draft restrictions unchanged. Applications go to Captain Bentley, aviation examining board, 755 Boylston street, Boston.
A long running armor workshop at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has become a busy hub. French armorer Daniel Tachaux works under ordnance department supervision to develop bulletproof armor. He and assistants model defenses for Yankee troops using century old tools and armor designs adapted for modern bullets.
Secretary Daniels addressed a Boston audience detailing naval expansion since the war. He reported $239.5 million spent or contracted in Massachusetts, with 1,892 workers in 1912 rising to 9,374 by July 1918 at the Boston yard. He cited purchases, labor pay, and a planned $5 million dry dock project as evidence of close state Navy ties and swift factory effort.
Washington reports progress on WWI draft physicals for class 1 men aged 19 to 36 registered Sept 12. Local boards show 90 percent complete in many cases, with 60 and 30 percent levels also recorded. Thousands of boards have forwarded records to district boards as examinations proceed.
Washington Oct 30 American labor needs with focus on dilution will be investigated at once by the training and dilution service of the department of labor. Hugh A McMullen state controller of Maryland named chief of dilution will lead the inquiry to see if dilution is actually necessary. The aim is to ensure skilled workers are properly spread before any dilution. Influenza Better in Cleveland Hopeful signs that the crest of the disease has passed with 70 deaths in the last 24 hours and 610 new cases, down from prior periods. Leather Prices Unchanged Prices on black harness leather extended to November 30 1918 after agreement between the price fixing committee and the industry. Sub-Treasury Report In New York the sub treasury posted a cash loss of 27000 on Tuesday and 283000 since Friday. Married women can produce bread cake or pie if the husband provides the dough.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a remedy for gray hair. It claims the product darkens hair naturally, restores gloss and fullness, and offers a once daily application with a sponge or brush, promising noticeable improvement by morning.
New York reports Charles B. urges national unity by republicans in a republican style, questioning Wilson and arguing bipartisan support would keep the president from reduced influence. Washington dispatch notes Fess criticizes Wilson and compares current pleas to Civil War and Spanish American War appeals.
A collection of local items recalls events from 25 years ago. The hard times supper by P P and OC BE drew crowds. Bishop Williams preached at Trinity Church. A fire destroyed Robert P Hubbard’s barn with extensive losses of hay crop and livestock, while J Edgar Bacon’s slaughter house narrowly avoided destruction. The North Church marks 125th anniversary next Sunday and Monday. Fire Warden William E Cunningham began his annual inspections. Michael Cody was serenaded by O W Coffin Hook and Ladder Co on return from his wedding trip. A liquor license reduction hearing is set for Tuesday. a resident drops a tar roll from a train causing it to fall into Little River.
A housewife learns about Benefit Brand Sweet Nut oleomargarine at Direct Importing Co in Middletown 170 Washington Street offering Teas Coffees and Grocery specials at wholesale. The product costs 32c a pound and is marketed as a butter substitute without animal fat though labeled oleomargarine. Look for the store in your town.
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