Teuton Emperors Face Pressure For Democratic Reform
Washington reports from neutral European countries say civilian forces in Germany and Austria push for real parliamentary government as military rulers lose grip amid German defeats. Wilson warns peace talks require Germany to honor treaties and Representatives gain real cabinet power. Dr Solf argues colonies essential to end isolation and open trade as Germany seeks Africa and Pacific holdings.
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Austria
Berlin
Vienna
Europe
British Isles
Wilson
Central
Pre Wilson
Solf
Tie
Gemany
Africa
South Sea
Griffin Carburetor Boosts Ford Performance
The Griffin carburetor promises increased speed and snap for Ford engines, suggesting a notable boost in pep for drivers.
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Griffin
Ford
Baltimore Heads Cites In High Cost of Living
Washington report shows Baltimore district costs up 0.18 per cent since December 1914 and 24.82 per cent since last March while Philadelphia shows a 5.17 per cent rise since 1914, as investigations into living costs continue.
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Baltimore Heads
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Clerk Risks Life Halts Runaway on Edge of Crowd
Frank Bray a clerk for Salts Textile Manufacturing, living in Bons Wil, saved by leaping into Main Street traffic to stop a frightened horse pulling a wagon near Main and Congress. He dragged the horse to a standstill within ten feet, narrowly avoiding injury as spectators watched the dash. The horse, owned by Morris Tobias of 1795 Main Street, was taken to Peel and Lines stables.
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Frank Bray
Salts Textile Manufacturing Company
Bons
Wil
Laray
Deshire Meadly
Main
Congress Streets
Morris Tobias
Main Street
Anmal
Congress Street
Bray
Jay
Tatrolman Keeran
Mann
Peel and Lines
Tobias
Haul Left Behind After Attempted Plant Theft
Bulgars fled with a horse and wagon when frightened by Patrol Frank Fy Borta early yesterday morning. Police found burlap piles, a large bundle of cording, and about 20 pounds of brass and copper scrap ready to be moved. Two men escaped as they fled the building, aided by a horse’s dash from the scene.
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Union
Mog Anc Burlay Company
Mt Vid Jantes Street
Beim
Frank Fy Borta
Joe
County Health Office tackles Spanish influenza spread
County Health Officer James A Marelas concluded a meeting of city and town health officers at the Stratfield hotel. Deputy State Health Commissioner Dr Recks and Dr Walter L Brown head of his citys health department will address the gathering. The meeting aims to discuss methods to combat the epidemic and may set a definite plan to limit the spread.
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James A. Marelas
Airfield County
Stratfield Hotel
Recks
Walter 11. Brown
Retired Rear Admiral Rodgers Rejoins Navy Duty
Rear Admiral John A. Rodgers, 70, a WWI and WWII veteran, returns to active service amid wartime needs. He was reported by Rear Admiral Spencer LeWood, commander of the first naval district, as assigned as invading officer of a new naval unit at Harvard University. Rodgers, who had been farming in Perryville Maryland for eight years, says he cannot remain out of service during the war.
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Boston
John A. Rodgers
Efoto
Spencer le Wood
Commiends
Harvard University
Rodgers
Perryville
Weeping Eczema Relief From Fruit-a-tives Remedy
G W Hall reports severe itching and wet clothing from a bout with Weeping Eczema. He claims relief after using Fruit-a-tives and Sootha Salva, noting three boxes of Sactha Salva and two of Fruit-a-tives cured him. Advert says products sold by dealers at 50 cents per box or 2.95 per box. Fruit-A-Tives Limited, Os Edensburg NY. Trust-a-tives offered trial size at 23 cents.
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G. OW. Hall
G. OW. Hall. Both These Remedies Are Sold By Idealers
Fruit-A-Tives, Limited
Edensburg
N.Y
Trust-a-tives
Urge Harder Efforts to Attain New England Quota
The New England district has subscribed about one fifth of its $400 million fourth War Loan quota. The Federal Reserve Bank announced a total of $97,692,009 raised thus far, with $402,308,000 still needed. Daily subscriptions must average $27 million for the remainder of the drive to meet the target. Boston subscriptions for the three days reached $74,768,000, but credits to other areas dropped to $25,478,000. Connecticut towns reported Hartford $1,228,700 and New Haven $1,511,900, among others, as efforts continued.
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Houston
New England
Federal Reserve Bank
Achusetts
Connecticut
Maine
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
Boston
Ghartlachts
Hartford
New Taven
Norewich
Waterbury
New Inandoen
Four Minute Men Expanding to Public Centers
A state wide plan to spread information through churches schools department stores and theatres is announced. Appointed organizers include Roman Catholic and Protestant church leaders Hartford officials a school representative from Meriden and a department store secretary in Hartford. Local coordinators will oversee outlying districts under the local chairman.
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Waoehingeton
John J. Murray
Dinces
Connecticut
Hartford
Shoes to be sold on fixed price schedule statewide
War Industries Board announced a fixed price schedule for shoes nationwide with quality standards and price bands across three classes. Retailers and manufacturers must sign pledges and display the schedule. noncompliance will cut supplies. Deliveries begin October 1 with adjustments as presold stock moves. New York and New Jersey areas receive an enemy alien barred zone order to protect ports and shipping.
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Washington
Oct
War Industries Board
War Industries Hoare
Defence
Orcials
Levis
Shacy
Beir
Three New Restaurants Planned for Bridgeport
Bridgeport reads of three new restaurant sites by a major chain. Planned locations include Main Street near Fairfield Avenue, Bread Street, and Airfield near Mada ani Congress Street. President London Dwight Wood says Bridgeport lacks a first class eating place for men and women and a space for a dining area of about flugal square feet, with a women's grill and dancing room if feasible, aiming to open before January.
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Epimtrs
Main Street
Wainfield Avenue
Bread Street
Airfield Wid
Mada Ani Congress Street
London Viwight Wood
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Laa
Patrolman Freed in Court but Remains Suspended
Patrolman Frank Calam was exonerated of breach of the peace and drunkenness charges in City court as Judge Wilder dismissed the case. Calam was suspended after an arrest for creating a disturbance at F C Goldman’s home on 076 Nassau Street while intoxicated, with no hearing in city court as the charges were found groundless.
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Wilder
Frank “Alam
Chub to Dine Before Draft Banquet at Campe Inn
The D. M. Co. B. club will host a Saturday banquet at Campe Inn as all members face upcoming draft calls. Organized two months ago for sociability, the group has planned dances and entertainments to support soldiers and sailors visiting town.
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Campe Inn
Buffalo Strike Threatens Streetcar Wage Award
A complete tie-up of the street car system looms as the Amalgamated union plans a 14 o clock walkout in Niagara Falls Lockport and nearby cities. The War Labor Board awarded 43 to 48 cents hourly, contingent on a 5 to 6 cent fare hike the citizens rejected by referendum. Company officials say funds cannot cover the raise from current fares.
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Bopifyalo Carme
Bopefalo
Internationnad Adlwrn Company
Niagara Airs
Loackport
Sumter
Istern New York
Ion
War Labor Board
Referendun
Ans
Curtis Airplane and Motor Corporation
Rejected Soldier Resents Chiding Seeks Death in Norwalk
In Norwalk on October 2, Joseph Hovoukla a Camp Devens reject from physical incapacity attempted suicide by leaping into the Norwalk River after friends blamed him for spreading influenza germs in the Fairy Grounds Polish quarter. He resisted but was restrained as about 33 cases were isolated. Local physicians and Health Officer Dr. William J Tracey met to discuss prevention. Norwalk doctors planned to attend a Bridgeport county conference the next day.
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Norwalk
Friend
Fairy Grounds
Joseph Hoboukin
Camp Devens
Hovoukla
Livgrounds
Norwich
Town Assembly Hall
William J. Tracey
D. H. Egbert
Board of Health
Bridgeport
Duty to Work for Uncle Sam in War Effort
A reader urges men in essential occupations to dedicate sixty minutes per hour to their employer, arguing that this effort honors the nation. It claims each movement helps the war cause and makes work more pleasant and easier, framing dedication as patriotic duty.
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Uncle Sam
More Than 7 000 Turks Taken with Fall of Damascus
London report says over 7,000 Turks were captured as General Allenby’s forces occupied Damascus on October 1 6 a m. Allied troops including Australian mounted units entered the city with Arab forces allied to King Hussein. Authorities will administer Damascus with guards retained. The belligerent status of Arab auxiliaries in Palestine and Syria was formally recognized by the allied governments.
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London
Allenby
Damascus
Palestine
Hussein
Loxdon
Syria
New England Assured of Winter War Industry
Washington reports continuous operation of New England war industries through winter is assured if mines railroads and coastwise shipping function in October and November The Fuel Administration credits coal conservation by New Englanders and notes cooperation among miners the Railroad Administration the Shipping Board and the new administration The piece ends with an odd comment on fashion and a forward glance to next summer.
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Washington
New England
New Ireland
Fuel Administration
Railroad Administration
Shinping Board
New Administration
Prussians Reject Suffrage in Upper House Vote
Amsterdam reports Berlin dispatch stating the Prussian upper house rejected the motion for suffrage by notations and passed an equal direct suffrage measure aligned with the government bill, adding an extra vote for citizens over fifty.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Advie
Uper House
Testimonial letters praised Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Advertisers present testimonials from women who claim health gains after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letters are cited to reassure readers of effectiveness and inspire others to try the remedy after prolonged suffering.
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Tfow
Lydia UW. Pinkham
Lydia 3
Finkham
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