German Bluff Advance Succeeds in Forcing Russian Peace
In autumn 1917 a German fleet and army assault on two Gulf of Riga islands pressured Bolsheviks to seek terms. Ludendorff reveals the tactic as a bluff to threaten Petrograd, using naval presence to mislead. Russian garrisons offered weak resistance. some troops escaped as communists moved toward peace.
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Gulf of Riga
Ludendorff
Petrograd
Gulf of Finland
Russia
Germany
German Navy Seeks Peace, Plans Baltic Landing at Moon Sound
In October 1917 General Erich Ludendorff notes withdrawal east of Riga and renewed naval actions. The fleet, aiming at Petrograd, sails from Libau to attack islands off the Gulf of Riga. Naval mutiny concerns rise as discipline erodes. The operation, under General von Kathen with staff Colonel von Tschischwitz, targets Osel and Moon Sound to sever enemy retreat and restore naval strength.
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Ssks
Libuu
421 Infantry Division
von Kathen
von Tschisohwits
Tagga Tay
Osel Jaiana
Sworbe
Osel
Gulf of Riga
Moon Sound
Moon
Fragmented war memoir notes on Bolshevik collapse and order
Disjointed historical reminiscence describes failed naval pushes, capture aims at islands, and retreating forces. It recalls the dissolution of military authority, rise of soviet and private property upheaval, and the chaotic shift toward a brutal dictatorship, with critique of civilians’ tolerance of bloodshed and war.
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Moen
Hhe
Shete
Swerbe
Usel
Moon
Hessian Remy
Anisheevists
Hettian Skorapadeky
Conce Rulsu
Ukraine
Armistice Winds Through Russian Front and Western Plans
The text analyzes Bolshevik resistance, German and Austrian strategies, and the 1917 armistice process. It details German aims to shift troops west, the negotiations at Brest-Litovsk, and the November to December 1917 moves, including troop redeployments and the setup of a ceasefire lasting from December through January 1918. It notes Russian requests for armistice and Allied representations, with emphasis on strategic considerations and leadership roles.
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G. H
Transylvania
Siebenburgen
Bukeavina
Galicia
von Arz
Italy
Germany
Russia
Tnd
Teast
Roumania
Ifrance
Dvinsk
Dunaburg
People’s Commistery
Iwrylenko
Wea
Negoltavans
Brest- Titovsk
Hoffman
Petrograd
Russiang
Sheriff Gates of New Traven Counts Dies at Home
The former sheriff of New Traven Counts, Gates, died at his home after years of service. He served as sheriff from 1884 to 1959 and left with a long career noted in local records.
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Wa-Sherify
Gates
Harby
Dee
Gohert Oo
New Traven
City Sees Surge in Forty Rand It Rentals
According to officials, over 40 time mtulis exist in the city. Wil- Visite Burton and three condueding a in this ity for the Chair- Benartiant discuss state law alignment.
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Wil- Visite Burton
Fragmented World War II Dispatches and Armistice Talks
A garbled report recounts Allied and German positions on armistice talks, noting negotiations in Rawomania and Asia Minor and an armistice concluded on December 9. Taulendorff is set to discuss Germany's peace offensive, with references to Vatican diplomacy and Japanese liaison at Stockholm.
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Cowie
Russia
Strane
Baleshevisny
Germany
Austria- Eun
Gtr
Lenine
Dana
Wwe
Neara
Aled
Princile
G. WW
Wooderly
tUieir
Wita
Wai
Government of Council
Rawomania
Asia Minor
Oesant
Taulendorff
Gerlin
Stockholm
Boston fish concerns ordered dissolved in price fix ruling
Federal decree dissolves Boston I Tier Company Ty State Fishing Co and four related firms for unreasonable restraint of trade in fish markets. Within 60 days, with possible extensions, the companies must unwind operations and open facilities to all buyers. No appeal is expected. The ruling bars the defendants from colluding to depress prices.
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Boston
Dee
Ty State Bishing Co
Federal Sport Index
New England Wish Exchange
Shomisa
Clyton Acla
Short clash leads to court fine for assault
Reonnsa William Meso nicknamed shorty or anuel AMascara of 1234 fin flromt ayenvue measured four feet seven inches and struck him on the head with an iron hook to show dislike for the man. Bleso’s scalp required three stitches to close the wound. Moscara was arrested and arraigned before City Court judge Tadee Wilder yesterday and fined 419.
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William Meso
Anuel Amascara
Bleso
Moscara
Tadee Wilder
Whlitier School Closes After Pipe Burst Incident
A burst pipe disrupted operations at Whlitier School yesterday causing a break in classes. Principal Grave Anderson dismissed students for the day while teachers visited other schools to continue instruction.
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Whlitier School
Grave Anderson
Kiwanis Club Sees Loud Night of Song and Prizes
Kiwanians gathered at the Stratford Hotel yesterday with over a hundred members and guests. President Atwater announced new officers and directors to be elected January first. A trombone presentation to Bill Steinke and a lively program of old time songs led by Alvin Breul highlighted the evening. Mayors and members joined in, a membership prize went to Trenderson, and souvenirs resembling miniature instruments were given out as the club sang.
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Ha Kiwanis
Strafield
Nvea
Erides
Wierl Atwater
Olivers
Clib
Bill Steinke
Pelestam
Alvin C. Breul
Murray
Aft
Itiwanis
Che
Wilson
Sesiacs
Mr. Steinke
Kiwanis Club
Atwater
August Englehardt
J. A. S. Robinson
Eity
Clerk
Messiah Sehwerdtle
Arnold
Bill”? Trenderson
Policemen Arrested in Gambling Den Raid
SpringfieldMass police patrolmen including one in uniform were arrested with ten other men in a basement gambling raid at a rum room. They pleaded guilty in court to gambling charges and face conduct unbecoming of an officer charges filed by Chief W J Quilty.
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Springfield
Mass
W. J. Quilty
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Mra. Gataint
Boston Fish Concerns
Bill
Stratfield
Corner
Elm Street
Georgette Crepe
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