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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
5
A 1918 notice outlines steps to avoid Spanish flu spread, urging reduced crowds and hygiene measures. It promotes open windows, washing hands, and avoiding shared utensils, with guidance on breathing, clothing, and food to bolster health.
Washington Sept 21 War time prohibition looms large as Lever of the agriculture committee plans to call up the bone dry amendment to the emergency agricultural appropriation bill. Wet forces seek to extend prohibition from July 1 1919 to December 1 1919 but dry leaders doubt success. House may pass the general agricultural appropriation bill first amid skirmish over the dry amendment with Lever saying he will introduce it on Monday.
The London Spectator argues for treating German rulers as criminals in the dock while avoiding punitive terms that destroy Germany. It urges distinguishing between authors of crime and ordinary Germans and urges Allied unity on terms, pressed to reveal to the world.
Washington reports a historic feat as eighteen enlisted men move by air from Chanute Field to the air training camp at Chamull. The flights, piloted by officers, used three to four trips Saturday without accident or incident.
Franklin D. Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy aids relief efforts while at his home. He is described as suffering from pneumonia and improved after a comfortable night, with a report from York dated September 21.
A partial, unclear OCR fragment mentions a hen and an egg with uncertain context. The readable words suggest a casual or folk phrasing but no verifiable event, date, or named entities can be established from the provided text.
Washington reports that American Consul Poole in Moscow has not been molested and is not under arrest. The State Department has no confirmation of outrages against Americans in Bolshevik Russia. Latest Russian dispatches indicate no attacks reported within a week, while officials caution that unreported incidents may yet emerge.
Judge Powell of Bangor receives a letter from his brother Lieut. Powell in France describing a German fortification find. In a recently abandoned land, twelve Belgian women were found, ten dead, forced by the Germans to act as machine gunners and chained to the weapons.
Washington report shows Bernard Baruch, head of the War Industries Board, cites a severe iron and steel shortage as the reason for interfering with private and public building. He testifies to the Senate that he acted under authority granted by Congress to the president and by the president to him.
Two American coast patrol aviators forced to descend at sea due to a disabled engine were rescued by a steamer arriving from South America. The steamer wirelessed the news to shore and a tug was sent out to bring them aboard.
An Atlantic Port reports that General Pershing's victory in France influences Central and South American sentiment. John A. Dunn, American vice-consul at Barranquilla, Colombia, arrived and said he would not be surprised to see nations neutral soon align with the Allies.
Senator Smoot of Utah was elected chairman of the senate Republican campaign committee to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Gallinger, at a conference of Republican senators this afternoon. Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey was chosen as a new member of the committee.
In St Louis Missouri on September 21 Calvin Mueller thirteen and his brother Arthur twelve were severely bruised after falling thirty five feet into an abandoned well behind their home. Neighbors pulled them out with ropes after the well cover collapsed when the boys jumped on it.
A committee in Mansfield Ohio found that work overalls worn by factory girls are not immodest. The panel approved the overalls for street wear on the way to and from work, countering circulating doubts about propriety.
In Atlanta on Sept 21 John von Hadelin an American with a German name testified in federal court that he could no longer endure the reflection and now adopts the name John F Vaughn He declares he has not a drop of German blood in his veins.
Washington dispatch reports Rep. Gillette of Massachusetts accusing Democratic leaders of scaring the country over a Republican House. He named Speaker Clark and committee chairs as voting against war measures, praising Republicans as ardently loyal supporters of preparedness and national defense. He cited Roosevelt and others, and argued partisanship harmed wartime unity.
Washington Sept 21 men who registered on Sept 12 and married since Aug 5 last cannot claim exemption on dependence grounds. New selective service rules issued by Provost Marshal General Crowder align with prior rules. Deferred classification on this basis places the registrant in class one division X.
Washington September 21 the house appropriation committee cut one million dollars from the maintenance and production item of the 120 million aircraft estimate in the seven billion dollar war department request for its manpower program. The cut followed input from war department officials who said certain items were already provided for in quartermaster and other departmental estimates.
Arcadia California September 21 1943 enemy agents may be responsible for the explosion during smoke bomb practice at the post in which Privates Guy Weyland of Nebraska and Bailey Thompson of New York were instantly killed and three others injured Major Harris post adjutant stated that the theory was that smoke bomb powder exploded violently and may have been tampered with
Washington report shows week ending September 14 with 262,832 coal cars loaded on railways under government control, up from 233,557 a year earlier. For week ending September 7, 227,603 cars were loaded versus 204,791 in 1917, totaling a year to date increase of 569,302 coal cars.
Washington reports that 478 410 men of military age registered on September 12 according to Provost Marshal General Crowder. Earlier estimates had set the figure at 398 552. Minnesota registered 286 243 men, versus a 296 856 estimate.
Washington reports eleven privates died and thirty six wounded when a troop train wreck occurred at Marshfield Missouri on September 17, findings released this afternoon by Adjutant General McCain state all victims were privates.
London report states a British monitor was sunk by an internal explosion in a harbor on September 16. The Admiralty announced that 20 persons were killed and fifty seven were injured or missing, detailing the day’s devastating loss.
A wartime letter from Lieut. General Arthur Currie to the Fourth English division commander praises the mutual admiration between Canadian corps and English troops in France. He commends the division’s difficult task, steady advance, and a Monday battle as a glorious victory, reflecting high fighting qualities.
Washington announces that despite protests German will be taught to members of the George Washington University unit of the Students Army Training Corps. The War Department approved the courses and will urge students pursuing technical fields to study German. Faculty expect the largest German classes in the university’s history.
Gary Indiana Sept 21 Uncle Sam approves a 203000 loan to the Gary Street Railway company to expand transport capacity as hundreds join the war work army in Gary and nearby.
Samuel Gompers, head of the U S labor mission, arrives in London to a warm reception. The layout depicts notable Britons greeting him including J R Clynes, Lloyd George, and Lord Milner, with Gompers arriving and Milner joining the welcome.
Washington reports a French official dispatch saying about 200000 Germans have been captured by French British and American forces since July 18. The fatigue and demoralization of enemy troops are noted, with orders from four chiefs circulating among Allied forces. A dated August 25 from General Von Der Marwitz protests demoralization and tank-induced panics.
President Wilson writes to Chairman Sims urging that the emergency power bill be pressed to passage before adjournment. He warns a three day session or lack of quorum could block the measure deemed vital for the war effort.
In Washington 10 000 spectators cheered as Secretary McAdoo hoisted the fourth Liberty Loan banner from the treasury flagstaff. Seventy French veterans in attendance aided in promoting the loan, with McAdoo predicting 25,000,000 patriots will subscribe. Industrial firms with 75 percent employee participation will earn honor flags from the Treasury.
In Brooklyn New York on September 21 a price scale for haircuts was announced with self-shavers charged one dollar. Steady customers who ignore traditional safety may pay forty cents for a haircut while all shaves cost twenty cents. Barbers say the new rates are needed to guarantee journeymen a minimum weekly wage of twenty dollars.
London reports three Bolshevik guns captured as allied naval forces and troops sink two armed Bolshevik ships on the Dvina River on September 1, the new North Russian government at Archangel announced today. Three Bolshevik guns were taken. they suffered heavy losses.
The clearing house report lists Sub-treasury credit at 316,198 dollars and exchanges totaling 535,795,842 dollars with balances of 54,329,112 dollars. The figures reflect financial activity in New York as of September 21.
Richter and Company bankers and stock brokers of New York Stock Exchange list quotations from Central Row Hartford. The company advertises telegraph service and contact details for investors seeking up to date prices.
New York September 21 A stronger market tone at the open led to broad gains across sectors with steel and locomotives rising. Marine preferred jumped to 104 and Burns Brothers rallied to 151.5. Reading and Mexican Petroleum advanced, closing firm with total daily stock trades at 144,900 shares and bonds at 3.927 million.
A Cleveland man recounts a conversation with a Black houseman about church and salvation. The servant affirms churchgoing and membership in a Presbyterian church, joking about being a candidate for election to salvation. The exchange highlights humor in religious themes.
In a reflection of the era’s rail crisis, a traveler vexed by a 57 hour lateness demands a calendar from a colored porter after asking for a timetable. The scene captures the era’s travel woes and the humor found in navigating unreliable schedules.
Washington reports the United States food administration banned malting grain for beer or liquor effective immediately. Malting remains allowed for yeast, vineyard, cereal breakfast foods, malt extracts and related products, but no grain will be malted for illicit purposes until actual sales occur.
Washington reports by Assistant Secretaries of War ell and Keppell deny a serious shortage of small calibre munitions. They state a large stock of 75 shells remains behind the American front, split between American and French manufacture. They also rebut YMCAs' claims of profiteering on huts, chocolates, and similar goods, noting direct government purchase has reduced costs.
Lydia J. Robinson of Cromwell dies at Middlesex Hospital at 44 leaving husband John E. Robinson and children Anna Ruby Louise Charles, plus siblings and in laws. Funeral from Cromwell home Tuesday at 2 30. Harriet M. Gillette, former Colchester resident, died in Los Angeles after an operation. services planned. Dr E M Holmes to be buried at Pine Grove after funeral at brother A Holmes’s house at 154 Washington Street with Rev F W Greene officiating.
A clipped dialogue depicts a tense exchange where a woman accuses a man of weakness and lack of love. He admits to not loving her, while she presses him with assertive remarks and digs at his character. The fragment suggests emotional power struggles and conflicting affections.
Little Lydia received a birthday ring, but guests at dinner failed to notice it. She finally complained aloud, expressing embarrassment at the situation and her discomfort with the attention.
Amsterdam reports from Berlin indicate Baku, recently evacuated by British forces, is engulfed in flames with continual explosions. Advices via the Russian embassy describe Turkish actions threatening vital oil fields in Baku as the city endures renewed attacks.
A humorous exchange on army life with Willis asking Gillis how he likes it. Gillis notes many new turns to adapt to, joking that at night you turn in and someone shouts turn out. The remark highlights the ever changing demands and the elusive pursuit of the earth.
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