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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1918
Page
5
Reports from the front describe Austro-Hungarian armies threatened near St Juvin with heavy aerial conflicts. Allied bombardments target Hungary across the Danube Iron Gate while Austrians report withdrawals from Albania and backtracking on Piave fronts with no major engagements nearby.
Dramatic scenes as King Victor Emmanuel leads troops across the Piave while Austro-Hungarian positions retreat. American Ohio troops engage, with 20,000 to 25,000 prisoners reported and 150 guns seized. Italians near Vittorio, frontier fortifications Monte Pinar and Monte Perlo captured, signaling rapid advance on the Austro-Hungarian base.
Rome reports the Italian Eighth and Twelfth Armies attack drives Austro-Hungarians from the Piave left bank. More than 1,000 prisoners captured and over 100 guns seized or repurposed by Italians. Troops advance beyond Balieno toward Conegliano, with bridges over Monticano destroyed. Eight and Twelfth Armies threaten the enemy's flank as Tenth Army clears left-bank heights.
Washington on October 30 reports First Army airmen brought down eighteen enemy aviators yesterday with only five American aircraft failing to return. General Pershing transmitted the war bulletin noting artillery and machine gun fire as part of the exchange.
A state of siege was proclaimed in Budapest as German troops from Austria rushed in to quell disorders. Demonstrators marched through the streets cheering the republic. In London the British front reported quiet apart from patrols and a few prisoner captures with no other notable developments.
Montenegrin revolutionaries have entered Cettinje the capital, as revolt against Austro-Hungarian domination unfolds. British forces in France and Belgium have captured about 140,000 prisoners and 1,600 guns since August 8, per expert Henry Bidon.
London reports that since September 28 about 30,000 prisoners have been taken on the Belgian front, with 509 guns captured between October 14 and 27, including 110 heavy and 48 coast-defence pieces, plus over 1,200 machine guns. October totals for prisoners reached 138,288 and guns 2,085. Paris notes further progress north of Guise and Beaufort farm near Les Quelles, with additional advances near Morceau le Neuf and no successful enemy attacks in Lorraine.
Dolphus Winglin, 23, of 1106 North Avenue Bridgeport, was arrested in Derby on charges of soliciting funds under false pretenses. He claimed to be newly arrived from Europe on a submarine and targeted Polish people for Polish soldiers on the western front. He had gathered $4 in one hour before arrest.
Washington October 30 Attorney General Gregory considered Charles Evans Hughes report on the espionage situation and planned a later report for submission to President Wilson. White House officials said the president would publicly release the report after reading it.
Washington October 30 The war industries board ordered reductions in glove weight length and styles. Styles and types are cut from 10 to 50 percent and colors limited to black dark brown yellow khaki natural and smoke.
Berlin announces General Groener has taken over from General Ludendorff as first quartermaster general of the German army.
Independent socialist Herr Cohn told the reichstag that obstacles to peace must be abolished and that generals Moltke and Falkenhayn were convinced after the Marne in 1914 that Germany’s war was lost. He blamed militarism and the entire political and economic system, urging responsibility for the war and a peace move toward Wilson.
Washington reports that the senate finance committee will delay considering the consumption and gross sales tax plan to raise war revenues until after the election. The committee has nearly finished the 3.9 billion bill but will not report until Congress reconvenes. The panel will spend the week tidying up remaining issues before finalizing changes since the House passage.
Former ambassador Henry Morgenthau spoke in Omaha urging a military occupation of Turkey and that the Dardanelles be opened to the world. He is in Nebraska to aid the senatorial campaign of former Governor Morehead, a Democrat opposing Senator Norris.
Lead unchanged and spelter steady as metals trade in New York on October 30. St Louis spot quoted 865 to 875 with futures: October 865 to 75, November 860 to 870, December 920 to 865, and January February March prices noted.
A graceful wedding occurred this afternoon at 4 in Farm Hill at Grace B Pritchard's home. Irwin R Pierson of Cromwell wed Grace B Pritchard with Rev P M Binnington officiating and Rose Saur playing the wedding march. The bride wore white satin and Georgette crepe, veil with lilies, and carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses and lilies of the valley. bridesmaid Josephine Caffrey wore plum satin and Georgette crepe with pale pink roses. Best man Harold W Bloomberg stood beside the couple under an arch of autumn leaves and chrysanthemums. red, white and blue decor completed the setting. The newlyweds will reside with Grace's parents on High Street after a short trip to New York and received many gifts.
Funeral of Rev. Walter Shanley McElroy draws Bishop Nilan and many priests to St. Francis church New Haven with high mass by Rev Kilcoyne and ministers from Hartford Norwalk Stamford and Willimantic Honorary bearers include city officials and Knights of Columbus members Burial takes place at St. Michael's cemetery Bridgeport.
Sadie Dellon, 14, killed herself after neighbors stoned her for displaying a Zionist and American flag during a block party in New York. Her funeral drew over 5,000 mourners with 100 uniformed officers guarding against trouble as Zionist supporters cheered. The girl, an enthusiast of her race and religion, had been denied permission to display the flags by party organizers and was beaten by other children before her death.
American telephone operators in the Moselle region, led by Grace D. Banker of Passaic New Jersey, stood at their posts amid burning wood racks until ordered to quit. Others named include Maria Flood Chicago Louise Barrow San Antonio Adelle Pappock Seattle Helen Hill Seattle Marie Cooper Marion Lange Hunt Russell Detroit and Miss Russell of Detroit.
Washington reports President Wilson opposes drafting farm workers but supports a large volunteer force pledged to agricultural industry to alleviate the farm labor shortage. A farmers group organized to advise on methods, urging that drafts target only the minimal necessary and allow volunteers to assist neighbors without harming own farms.
Washington reports the United States Food Administration authorized extra sugar allotments for patients and caregivers during the influenza epidemic. Hospitals in affected cities requested relief, and state administrators were instructed to grant similar requests as needed to comfort patients and staff.
The body of Mrs. Giorgia Vallato, wife of Louis Vallato of West Haven, lay in her home for a week after death on October 23. An undertaker’s illness and the husband's refusal to permit another funeral director caused the delay until neighbors complained, leading to removal to Taylor & Co. undertakers.
British troops on the Italian front carried out a brilliantly planned capture of the Island of Grave di Papadopoli. They used disguises in reconnoiters and landed at night on flat boats, surprising the garrison. About seven hundred prisoners were taken.
James E. Gaffney once owner of the Boston National League club and now chief owner of Braves field deposited with Old Colony Trust Co a certified check for 15500 to assure bondholders payments due to Commonwealth Realty Co two months overdue. His payment prevented bondholders forming a committee, auction of the plant, and potential losses running into hundreds of thousands.
A Vienna dispatch reports Austro-Hungarian parliament to discuss energetic peace action and the creation of national states in Austria-Hungary. Premier Lemmasch sponsors reforms placing all administrative power in state representatives.
Sub-treasury sent figure 2 415 485 dollars with exchanges 668 132 710 and balances 89 780 380. The brief financial tally records daily movements and reserve levels for the Clearing House in New York on the date.
New York October 30 the stock market opened unsettled after United States Steel dividend cut and weak September earnings. Steel common lead the decline with first trades around 105 7-8, down from yesterday. copper shares swung, Marine preferred dipped then recovered, and Southern Pacific and other rails showed mixed moves before broad weakness set in throughout the afternoon.
White House officials discounted reports that President Wilson would sit at the peace table personally. They stressed the president could go abroad but would be away for months, with Col. House likely to act as his personal representative at the conference.
The Rev. Douglas Horton and his wife and daughter visited our city Sunday. Horton has been commissioned as a navy chaplain and will report to Hampton Roads. He is assigned to the U. S. battleship Michigan and joins the fleet.
In the second period assembly Mr. Dunfield addressed students while Elspeth Nicolson and Warren Heidel urged classes to support the school magazine. Denice Farrow led singing as part of the program. Freight wreck at Winsted derailed several cars on the Central New England line causing detours. cause unknown.
Washington reports indicate Switzerland’s Oederlin delivered a so called supplemental German note to Secretary Lansing, detailing Reichstag measures transferring military control to the people. Officials say the memorandum explains German moves but does not alter the war situation. President Wilson works on a reply to the Austrian armistice note, expected later today, with disposition anticipated by nightfall.
Durham news brief recounts M P Hull of Hartford on vacation at his mother’s home and bird shooting, Clarence Walkley visiting his grandfather Webster Walkley in New York, infant Stevens burial from Middletown, coal delivery to Middlefield for M M Company, State Guard drills to resume, women of the town to meet at 3 PM in High School room, Miss Louise Otte’s runaway horse incident halted by Stanley Newton saving a girl, and T L club meeting with Miss Ruth Goodale on her eighth birthday after school.
John N Pattison of Portland left a large black horse harnessed to a three spring wagon at a post in front of Bacon Bros. while he crossed the street and returned to find the team missing. The north end of the city has been searched with no trace found. Contracts Let for Army Shoes Worth Over Eight Million Dollars. Washington reports contracts for 1 146 700 pairs of metallic fastened army shoes at 8 198 905 dollars total, averaging 7 15 dollars per pair.
For sale in bright but fragmented classifieds a Golden oak dining set and three tons chestnut furniture offered by T. J. Kidney at 683 High St near Catherine St. Also advertised last cut of five 1300 a evon at once with Palmer contact plus miscellaneous full line cut flowers funeral carnations roses and potted plants from Eskesta fat ce Sones See.
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