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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1918
Page
4
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Weather at Mt Higby for 24 hours ending noon reported highs at 62 degrees and a water line at 23 feet 5 inches with barometer 29.68. The piece mixes local weather with broad wartime opinion noting suffrage debates, Turkey's position, Liberty Loan appeal, and remarks on politicians including Henry Ford. It discusses crowds, food prices, and random war tempo updates, concluding with reflections on Ford and the senatorial race.
New York Evening Sun reports Uncle Henry Ford announces a chainless drive toward the senate with no binding platform or definite principles. Supporters are told to vote for him as a joke from Washington depicts his candidacy, while critics note a tragic sadness in his claim he has not spent and will not aid his crusade.
London reports say Allied forces severed the Bulgarian supply line along Doiran and Monastir, forcing a retreat toward the Struma. Bulgarians scatter supplies as they withdraw into mountainous terrain, with both Bulgarian armies at risk of division and further pressure along the Struma corridor. Serbian advances push to Kotchana Ishtik and Bel i Kamen, while Uskub remains within striking distance as British and French units push on key river lines.
Centerbrook Essex residents prepare for the fourth Liberty Loan drive with Mrs. C L Jones named chairwoman. A house to house canvass will start Saturday the 28th, led by committee members including Mrs. Albert Ely Iverson Ward Mrs. William Magee and Mrs. Helen Strong. Local turnout was strong in the last drive and organizers aim for better results. Mr Dean of New London visited on Thursday. Mrs. William Magee visited Branford with her parents. Electric showers occurred in the area yesterday. Mr and Mrs C L Jones traveled to Willimantic yesterday.
The Charles L. Mellen divorce suit in Pittsfield Massachusetts halted today with both sides set to present arguments tomorrow morning. Mrs Mellen did not testify and her counsel did not offer a defense citing potential prejudice to January divorce proceedings. Neither Mrs Mellen nor daughter Kathryn attended.
Edward S Coe denounces senatorial ambitions in the Thirty third district citing legislative duties keeping him away from home. Cromwell Sept 27 18. Social Service League to meet Oct 1 at 3 30 PM at 342 Main street league rooms with reports and officer elections and second hand clothing bureau open for inspection.
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