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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1918
Page
4
Reports from Mt Higby cover 24 hours of weather with clear west wind and highs around 70, lows near 52, barometer 29.98, water 7 inches. The piece blends local politics, wartime economy, and civic notes including primaries, Liberty Loan, town elections, liquor debates, and wartime contracts while noting changing public interest in sports and holidays.
The article discusses the looming labor shortage from conscription, predicting 2,000,000 more men will join the army within nine months. It argues the Selective Service will force essential industries to retain workers while non essentials pare back, increasing female industrial employment as part of wartime economy.
A Detroit News editorial argues Sunday drivers should direct zeal toward national thrift and fuel conservation. It urges only those with compelling necessity to drive and defends obedience to Fuel Administration requests, cautioning against questioning others patriotism or judging motives.
President Wilson backs a November joint fundraising campaign by seven welfare groups aiding soldiers and allies. The plan consolidates appeals to avoid sectarian distinctions with a goal of 170.5 million dollars, to be raised through a single nationwide drive and prorated beyond that amount.
The article reviews the sinking of the hospital ship Llandovery Castle by a submarine while clearly marked and illuminated. It contrasts this with the Comfort and cites German press claims that immunity could be abused. It argues Hague regulations rely on mutual respect, and asserts Allies must convoy unarmed hospital ships or arm them.
A Chicago Evening American poem reflecting on soldiers returning home from war. It contrasts cheerful homecoming with the costs borne by those in khaki, noting tears and lasting remembrance as the marching ranks are thinned. The piece evokes stars above and enduring love for those who served.
Maine voters backed Republicans in a statewide sweep with Gov candidate Milliken leading by at least 7,000, and Fernald winning the Senate race. Across districts, Republican margins topped Democratic rivals in all but Bangor, as urban Democrats faltered and rural Maine delivered a landslide for GOP candidates.
On Sept. 10 amid the Aisne front the American staff officers astonish French generals Mangin and Gouraud with rapid grasp of modern warfare. Gouraud praises American fighting qualities akin to Canadians, noting swift development of field work. Mangin cites American staff as already expanding and speeding up operations in handling vast forces.
John O'Neil and his brother William H. O'Neil escaped serious injury when their Haynes Apperson six collided with a telegraph pole on the river road at Roe Hill. John bruised in the leg and William cut on the chin. The same car had a prior fatal accident on this road involving local athlete Teddy Wessel.
Aisne September 10 Franco-American forces report slight progress under stubborn resistance in the Bevillon and Glennes sector. Krupp batteries north of the Aisne harass with drum fire as American patrols infiltrate toward the Petite Montagne plateau, while counter battery fire and bombardment continue. East of Villers-en-Prayerers patrols clear south of the river as overcast weather limits aviation activity.
Rev Rodney Rounday of Montclair NJ preached at the Congregational church. Boy Scouts from Saybrook hiked through Old Lyme. Mrs J R Very of East Longmeadow MA and daughter Margery visit Mrs E D Caulkins. Graded school opens with one vacancy. Miss Thayer replaces Miss Endviss. Rev George Ringrose may resume duties next Sunday in the Baptist church. Richard Bump family moves to New London for work. Miss Billings, school chef, boards with Mrs George Clark. Edith Mather leaves East Berlin for South Norwalk as school instructor. Herbert Gillette buys geese for government farm. Olmsted place repair by Russell sisters. Mrs E K Devitt rents her house to a tower operator. Miss Jennie Davison returns to New Haven with her mother.
London reports last week nineteen German airplanes were shot down by British raiders with four British machines missing. Over 14 tons of bombs were dropped on Bruges Ostend and Blankenberghe. The royal naval air force said weather hampered operations yet direct hits were scored on Bruges docks and coast. Ten enemy planes downed, nine driven out of control. three British aircraft missing. Submarine shelters docks and mines located and destroyed in home waters.
New York report shows United States Steel Corp. with unfilled orders totaling 8,759,042 tons as of August 31, down from 8,883,801 tons on July 31. The drop equals 127,709 tons, reflecting a softer demand trend for the steel maker.
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