British patrols seize ground near Bapaume in latest push
British forces report progress along the Albert to Bapaume front with entries into Martinpuich and Mametz wood. Contalmaison LeSars and Le Transiled areas including Mary and Croisilles are cited as captured or in British hands, while Haig’s dispatch notes ongoing advances and German reinforcements arriving, with many prisoners taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozieres
Albert
Martinpuich
Longueval
Combles
Ourt L’ Abbaye
Contalmaison
Courcelette
Haig
Somme
Bray
Carney
Mametz
Jach
Mametz Wood
LeSars
Leth
Bapaume
Mary and
Croisilles
Woevre
Roye
Beuvraignes
Ailette
Oise
Bagnec
Soissona
Meuse
Austro-Hungaria
Associated Press
Brees
Field Marshal
Soissons
Addy
Noyon
Rheims
Arras
Hindenburg
le Sars
LeBarque
Hindenburg Line
Bullecourt
Mangin
Dval
Bagneux
Laon
Vesse
Aisne
Vosges
Conflans
Hope for Recovery of Woman Slashed in Domestic Attack
Mrs. Mary Kovacs, 34, of 251 Hancock Avenue, gravely injured after husband John Kovacs slashed her throat in a fit of jealousy. She is recuperating at St. Vincent's hospital, with doctors optimistic if her condition remains stable. Police hold Kovacs without bonds at Third Precinct station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kovacs
Hancock Avenue
St. Vincent's Hospital
John Kovaca
Third Precinct
Scorpion crew praised for good health in Turkish camp
Washington reports that the crew of the U S S Scorpion, interned in Constantinople since April 11 1917 for failing to leave Turkish waters, are well treated and healthy. Officers named are Taman I Babbitt James G Omelvena and John F Huddlestone. Enlisted men listed include D H Barnes J B Denight Gah Dickerhoof B Douglas R W Earl M F Galiser and others with news from home and shore leave desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Washington
U. S&s
Constantinople
Taman I. Babbitt
Houghton
N. J
James G. Omelvena
Weston
W. Va
John F. Huddlestone
Geneva
Fla
D. H. Barnes
Parsons, Pa
B. Denight
Delaneo
Gah Dickerhoof
Philadelphia
B. Douglas
Blackhall . Street
New London
Cann
R. W.W. Earl
Brighton
Mass
M. F. Galiser
Providence
BB. W. Jeffris
Chester
T. Miskell
Bayonne
J. EB. O'Neill
Jersey City
Riffenburg
Atheris
Correct Time for Newtown People By Siren Horn
Newtown officials plan a daily siren horn at 12 m and 6 p m to provide time signals since the operator no longer offers exact time. The horn will also serve as a fire alert by pressing a central button. Community notices include local residents' plans, travels, and a funeral at St Rose's church for Michael Costello of Centerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
Aug
Patrona
Central
Dorothy James
Hawleyville
Newtown High School
Simona College of
Boston
Millicent Cavanaugh
Bridgeport
Clarissa Leonard
Northfield,seminary
Ralph Woodward
Worcester
Herman’ Oppo
Amherst College
Sandy Hook
South Noraes
Camp Fire
New Haven
Mapleton
Ethel Harris
Glover Warner
Paul Cavanaugh
Herman Oppe
Philo
Charles Botsford
Richmond
Mapleton School
Lake Quasaipaug
Sturges
Jennis and
May
Meredith
Fairfield Beach
Charles Bartram
Dorothy
Botsford
Coney Island
Kathryn Keating
New York City
Palestine District
Joseph Keane
Naval Reserves
Thomas Keane
Gad Street
Dr. Martin
Corbett
Martin Troy
Dorothy Corbett
John Haugh
Kenneth
Aileen
Justina
Alice Houlihan
Savin Rock
Florence Sheehan
Clara
Sheehan
Mildred Corbett
Mary Clark
Blanche Gilbert
Michael Costello
Centerville
Sr. Rose
G. T. Sinnott
Costello
Martin Kelley
Michael Kilbride
Thomas J. Corbett
Michael J. Carrol
Jello
Theate Mimothy
Ebien Costello
Mary Ann Costello
Nellie Costello
Stephen Collins
Henry
Wiliam
New York Belting and Packing Company
Passaic
N. J
Walnut Tree Hill
i@rs
Henry Lang
Anna
Catherine Lang
Alonzo Lang
Thomas Nichols
Waterbury
St. Rose's Church
Mr. Colgan
Two Objectors Going to Camp
Report continues on two men facing draft in Bridgeport. One man, deemed not a conscientious objector, remains firm in his stance after 24 hours in jail. Seventy three selectives will depart today led by Frederick H. Seeley of Bridgeport Auto Tire Co. Others await transfer or insignia as delays persist. James Collins, 28, of 684 Water Street, arrested yesterday as a draft delinquent, is to be sent under guard with the contingent to Camp Greenleaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havens
Frederick H. Seeley
Bridgeport Auto Tire Company
Foplar Street
Camp Greenleaf
War Department
aBard No. 3
James Collins
Waterstreet
Coninery
Camp Greenfcot
Cunard Not Held Liable for Lusitania Sinking
Judge Mayer ruled Cunard Line not liable for Lusitania loss after torpedo attack. He found the ship unarmed, properly equipped, and the crew acted with sea duty and courage. Local cases cited include James H. Brooks, survivor, and estate of Isaac B. Trumbull, with assets listed at $50,075.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard Line
Horr
Mayer
Luusitania
New York
Cunard Steamship Company
Lusitania
Edward K. Nicholson
Isaac B. Trembull
Nicholson
Admiralty Court
Me. Trumbull
Allies Denounce Trotzky Bulletin and Esthonian Protest
Allies denounce the Trotzky bulletin and the Brest Litovsk treaty as forcefully signed by Bolsheviks and demand non intervention in Rus sian internal affairs. Esthonian representatives, dissolved by Germany, declare to Copenhagen and Danish government that the German Bolshevik pact lacked Esthonian consent and is non existent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest-Litovsk
Russia
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Republic of Esthonia
Germany
Draft bill in hands of pres this week
A fragment from an era article describes a missing youth, Harold, a St John choir boy and Boy Scout, whose guardian refused permission to work and who disappeared after expressing patriotism and a wish to help the government. The piece also outlines looming congressional actions on the manpower draft ages, a $1.090 billion war tax, and national prohibition during the war, with expected Senate debates and House passage plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
Senate
Senate Military Committee
Wil ‘Son
Ways and Means
Simmons
Senate Finance
Telephone System In New Milford Now Up-to-Date
New Milford residents now use a one step lift to answer calls as the Southern New England Telephone company moves to new quarters on Church street. Schools reopened on September 11 and local residents including Rev. George H. Johnson and families were noted in recent community activity. An official British aviation report noted seven hostile aircraft were driven down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Milford
Central
Southern New England Telephone Company
Church Street
George H. Johnson
Spectacle Lake
Lucy
Robert Plumb
Florine Murray
F. E. Soule Stationery
Joseph M. McDonald
Wallingford
British Aviation Report
London
Aviaition
Grief Stricken at Death of Soldier During Mission
A Union era notice reports the death of a soldier from the First Methodist Church of San Juan during a mission in No Man's Land. He leaves a father, a brother, and a sister in New York. his mother had died in infancy. Miss Doyle, noted educational specialist and New England Woman's Association member, is mentioned locally. Also cited: five German balloons shot down and ten British machines missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. Man's Lind
First Methodist Church of
San Juan
Elty
New Yor
Miss Doyle
Ciy
New England Woman
Vinci heals cough and restores strength after sickness
Brooklyn Connecticut: Mrs. Thomas Page credits Vinci with curing a long lasting cough and restoring appetite and sleep after six months of illness. The ad touts beef and cod liver peptones iron and manganese peptonates glycerophosphates as a famed body building tonic, sold by Hindle Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Conn
Virginia
Vinci
Thomas Page
Vines
F. J. Ostrofsky
Hindle Pharmacy
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Ondon
Warlencourt-Eaucourt
Albertge
War Office
Sapignies Hagnies
Montreal
Farish
di Bapaume
Vesle
Diatrict
Asso- S Press
Olsete
Teutons Wg
den-Dames
Paris
Auette
Crecy-au-Mont
Allette
Crecy-au- Mont
Ognolles
Guiscerd
Anizy le Chatenau
Jussey
Chauny
LaFere
Ham
Semide
Pontavert
Guignicourt
Guiscard
Struma
Vardar
Albania
Monastir
Scorpion
Turk Camp
Telephone Exchange
Illette
the Kaiser
Trotzky
Howland Mill End
Boy Scouts of America
St. John's Church
Harold
St. John’s
Park Avenue
South Avenue
Brewsters
Bell — Exchange
France
Mrs. Page
Mutual Tires
Mutual Tire & Rubber CO
Fairfield Avenue
NOBLE
Chicago
Birmingham
Alabama
Wilmington
Delaware
Connecticut
Hartford
Springfield
Massachusetts
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