Areotti Charged With Murdering Fellow Workman
Greenwich, Oct 7. Areotti held for Superior Court in Bridgeport, charged with the murder of Valens Oberle, a fellow worker, whose body was found near a lake after a conflict at Dashiell estate. Witnesses testified to tensions over meals, employment, dynamite on site, and Oberle's movements before his death.
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Greenwich
Elix Areetti
Superior Court
Bridgeport
Tudge James
Aleasi
Valenstine Oberle
William J. Lorvis
Oberle
William We. Dashiel
New York
Malmory Hill
Johny A. Clarke
Oberte
Sone Sharp
Arcotti
William W. Dashiell
Marek
Lnter
Dashiell
Areotti
Mr. Dashiell
Areciti
Wis
Adolph W. Schultz
Cos Cob
Poughkeepsie
Mir
Schultz
Oberie
Taylor
Fannie Taylor
Park and Tilford
Chester Valentine Hunter
Byron Newman
Lefty
Louis Berlinge
Stamford
Katherine Dashiell
Roobwing
Moodik
Aréotti
Mt Trust
Juan Oro
Bau
Arnold
Deni
Washington
Albert Herschel de Dropper
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Aled
Mea
Tliinois
Georgia
German general staff and the lure of peace terms
A critical take on German requests for armistice and peace talks, arguing they seek time or are ignorant, while highlighting America’s decisive role through Liberty Loans, munitions, and troops that bolster allied morale and threaten German resolve. It asserts Wilson’s terms require abdication and regime change if accepted.
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Foch
Wilson
France
Italy
Britain
America
Germany
Belgium
Fall and Winter Vegetables Ready At Farm Market
Fall and winter vegetables are ready at the farm market with prices listed. Items include cabbage, beets, potatoes, carrots, onions, squash, cucumbers, grapes, oranges, apples, pears, lemons, and tomatoes. Local and regional produce features varied pricing, with some items priced per pound, per bunch, or per peck. Consumers can expect price ranges reflecting retailer costs and seasonal availability.
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Anc
Nisheyili- Mate
South America
Tina
York
Malaga
Hellace
Qnions
Connectional Valley
Poors
D’ Anjou
Cmeh
California Valley
Iomoans
California
Maine
Heated Remarks Stir Fairfield Town Meeting
Fairfield town meeting features heated exchanges over school projects and finances. Voters authorize one third of requested funds, review by the finance board later, and approve a town honor roll while adjusting public official wages amid clashes between Fairfield and Southport figures.
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Fairfield
Osha
Idko
Sieweluee
Lanks
Ising
Finance Board
Wiliam JH. Donaldson
Irairtiefad
Board of Finance
White Rock
Sasee
Washington in transition the capital’s changing soul
A reflective portrait contrasts old Washington with a rising metropolis shaped by war mobilization. The piece notes civic groups, social lines, and the quiet, disciplined energy of soldiers, clerks, and young workers as the city grows with a harder edge and a renewed American youth spirit.
A Line of Cheer by Joan Kendrick Bangs
The poem presents a speaker who tests wishes sent along the road and observes that self styled virtuous people often fall short Their sins fade behind them when their flaws surface, revealing hidden humanity and grace amid judgment
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Joan Kendrick
Liberty bonds urged in wartime booster piece
A fragmented wartime column promotes Liberty bonds, urging readers to invest to hasten victory and support American troops in France. It weaves in references to Spanish influenza and German prospects, encouraging patriotism and collective sacrifice through bond purchases. It features slogans and rhymes tied to the Liberty loan campaign and wartime morale.
New Use For Movies Suggests Surrender Film
A New York World writer argues future victory could end with the Kaiser surrendering to King Albert of Belgium and a film of the moment shown worldwide. He envisions cinema portraying historic surrenders from Yorktown to Appomattox and imagines future generations watching Ludendorff’s capitulation via the camera.
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New York World
Albert
Belgium
Cornwallis
Washington
Yorktown
Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Asking Questions In Bridgeport Public Transit Move
A circular on trolley cars reveals a Connecticut firm questions public demand for transit. The author argues reasonable seating and steady car movement would have sufficed, noting jitneys carry 60 000 riders daily, worth over a million dollars yearly at five cents, implying 50 percent gross profit on two million invested.
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Connecticut Company
Bridgeport
Gag the Kaiser Message Sparks World War I Fury
A letter condemns Kaiser Wilhelm II for claiming offers of peace while continuing aggression. It accuses the German navy of deception, cites the sinking of ships, and urges Berlin to muzzle the Kaiser. The writer vows to fight if peace terms are not accepted and calls for an end to the German leader's rhetoric.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Delmonico's Faces Financial Troubles and Receiver
The famed New York restaurant Delmonico's, once a symbol of premier dining from Bowery days to 44th Street, now faces hard times and a receiver. The piece traces its storied rise with the famous brothers feeding New Yorkers since Andrew Jackson’s era and notes the shift as economic pressure hits the long cherished institution.
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New York
Delmonico’s
Bowery
Andrew Jackson
44Th Street
No Parley and Unconditional Purge Move Rallyed in Opinion
Essay voices support for stern peace terms against Germany. Fifty U S newspapers express that no parley or armistice should occur until unconditional surrender and Allied occupation at German expense. The piece argues the public in the United States backs harsh reparations and enforcement.
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United States
Germany
Republic
Ridgeheld Referendum On Town Farm Outcome
Ridgeheld voters rejected selling the town farm in a special election, voting sentiment against disposal though acknowledging the $4,000 overpayment. Local officials listed party lines in town and school committee races. adjournment set for April to address taxes as results noted.
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Orville W. Hohnes
Howard
Town School
Richard W. Oghorn
James Cumming
Ernest C. Wilson
Garden Stripped by Thieves In Bishop Avenue Incident
Henry Boylan reported a garden theft on Bishop Avenue where vegetables were taken almost entirely. An investigation followed a chaotic scene including a dynamite package and a local boy believed involved, with mixed testimonies from Mrs. Dashiell Corvoboritss and Arcotti’s boy about handling the package and later discoveries along the road. The case unsettled witnesses, and the defendant showed distress in court amid testimonies of polite behavior and strong references from prior employment.
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Henry Boylan
Bishop Aveniue
Dashiel
Shiell
Arcotti
Ile
Titn
Ehting
Dashiell
Dvn
Arcolli
Mayor's Home Becomes Influenza Hospital
The city gripped by a flu outbreak as Mayor George A. Quistos offers his home to health authorities for a temporary hospital. Nine nurses care for patients at the power hospital while corridors and screened perches are repurposed as wards. Authorities expect the epidemic to rise, with military services and officials contributing limited support as city facilities adapt to overflow.
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New Brudain
George A. Quistos
Ofter
General Hospital
Qubeley
Mayer Pad
Ladies of the Lake Boost War Savings Stamps Drive
The Ladies of the Lake and W S S Campaign connected with Lake Torpedo Boat issued the War Savings stamp drive statement. From August 31 to this week 86,050 dollars worth of stamps were sold by the young women. Esther Dunn, committee chair, praises the result. Their plan featured submarine at the Lake Torpedo Boat Company entrance, selling stamps for admission at $1.00 each on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Lake Torpedo Company
Esther Dunn
Lake Tor Do
Fraternal Norden Forester Meeting Plans Liberty Bond Drive
A patristic meeting of the Norden Foresters convened in their rooms with many members present. They voted to buy five dollars of Liberty bonds and urged subscribers to join the loan. The lodge plans dedication ceremonies for their flag on October 21 with Grand Chief Ranger Meyer invited. Edward Crowley spoke for the Fourth Liberty Bond drive.
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Court Norden Forester
Co Norden
Foresters
rooYns
Trm
Chitf
Meyer
Star of Bridgeport
Star of Bridport Lodge
of B
Br Street
Edward Crowley
Liberty 10
Pequannock Lodge
T Pequannock Lodge
Bro Street
Odd Fellows of
Bridgeport
Obituary notices for Burgess Di Giuseppe and Green family
The funeral of Emily Burgess widow of York Burgess was held yesterday afternoon from her residence in Fairfield with Rev. Day officiating. Also funeral services for Mrs Argia Di Giuseppe died after illness will be held at Holy Rosary Church with burial in St Michael's cemetery. The funeral of Elsia Green daughter of Mr and Mrs James Green of Fairfield was held at J Carroll mortuary chapel with Rev Frederick Van Burratt officiating and burial at Lakeria cemetery.
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Emily Burgess
Emily
York Burgess
Fairfield
Argia di Guiseppe
Argia
Giuseppe
Columb Phice
Holy Rosary Church
Burl
St. Michael's Cemetery
Elsian Green
Elsia
James Green
J. Carroll
Yesterdy
Frederick R. van Burratt
Lakeria Cemetery
Bridgeport GOP delegates discuss conventions after adjournment
Live political gossip notes a city and town convention in Bridgeport where delegates to the Probate convention were named while other conventions waited as Liberty loan drives continued. Enrollment reports in New York show Republican and Democratic women, with analysts predicting Al Smith may win female votes despite GOP majority.
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Lonard
Itinanea
Ducite Als
Faollows
Democratic Party
Board of Finance
Wael
Cliver Ch Jennings
John ©. Lobdell
Janis J. Morsin
Wimons
Simon C Radd
Jonathan Crodfrey
Charles A. Rowe
Woodleville AL Gurr
Tezekiah Ilwood
Tay Ath Jerton el
Brothwell
AS “Sors
Wallice AP Buckley
Traneis
G. Smith
Agent Town Deposit Fund
Luis B. Switzer
William
Insela
Ausitors
Roabert OC
Hilencort
Prederick B. Wakeman
Lab
James
Howard M. Wakeman
Chiates
James Brith
Frederick Th. Wakeman
Hanford Wn
Lyon
M Howard Gray
Bridgeport
Liberty Loan
New York State
al Smith
Goerror
Wom
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Wausinge Tae Corporation
Teller
Witeaeatka
Southport
Fairtiett
Wairfeld
Joseph Ardint
Town Cclerk
Winthrop
Perry
Aly
Southport Bank
Liberty Bonds
Alyslint
Finaily
Banks
Joseph J. Ming
Roote
Leander — Yepburh
George W. Larson
Charles Woosprith
oLts
Thoms W. Murphy
Miwood
Frederick W. Fawkins
John Meciners
Friars of Voters
Cutford
James EL. Marrel
Town School Committee
Terbert J. Sutton
Lrennedl
Dat
Oard Ae
Walter Portry
Frederink
Wakeman
Old
New
Frederic J. Naskin
Wablington
Act
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New Orleans
Sanrancisco
Chicapgo
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Rappahannock
Navy
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Park Row
Dearborn Street
Capitol Dome
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Liberts
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Austria
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