Germans quit Douai as British advance
British and American forces drive German lines back across northern France and Belgium. Douai is outflanked as advances continue from St Quentin to Laon, with French and Italian efforts along the Chemin des Dames and Argonne aiding the retreat. Haig reports Iwuy and Fressies captured as Germans withdraw north of the Sensee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haig
Lontdon
Douai
Denain
Iwuy
Marshal Hatz
Fressies
Sensee
Mangin presses toward Chemin des Dames in France
General Mangin's French forces push toward the Chemin des Dames region near Courtecon and have crossed the Allette at Grand Pont after a brisk advance. Debney's units pursue the retreating enemy to the Oise near Perneville with strong infantry and machine-gun resistance. Gouraud's troops advance along the front west of the Aisne toward the Suippe, taking several points including Corbon Mont St. Martin and Semide, while a German pocket remains along the Suippe line.
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Meuse
Belgium
France
Douai
Claim- Brat
St. Quentin
St Quentin
Oise
Ghemin Des Dames
St. Gebain
Laon
Sartire
Casuel
Ciermans
Chemin Des Dames
Rheims
Suippe
Argonne Forest
Associated Press
Debney
Perneville
Mangin
Chemin Des Danes
Courtecon
Allette
Grand Pont
Chivy
Gouraud
Aisne
Brieres
Vouzieres
Grand Pre Gap
Corbon
Mont St. Martin
Semide
Vouzieres-Chatelet
Germans Stiffen Struggle Near Cambrai Road
On October 11 a noon Associated Press report from the Cambrai front notes German resistance and artillery fire increasing north of the Cambrai Le Cateau road east of Cambrai as Anglo American forces press the advance.
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London
Associated Press
Miemish
Ostend
Pana Zeebruggs
Cambrai
Cambrat
Cambrai-Le Cateau Road
Workers Appeal To Eidlitz For Award Revision
Otto Al and Widdity, arbitration figures of the National War Labor board, appeal to Eidlitz in Washington to alter the award terms at Bridgeport plants. Proposals cut minimum wage age to 16 for women and 18 for men, with equal pay for similar work. William Lavit says the changes are confirmed. Liberty Day holiday status affects union work and pay. Robert McClure, a Remington Arms worker, is reinstated with back pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto al, Widdity
National War Labor Board
Unelay
Bridgeport
David Clydesdale
Samuel Layit
Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Aly Kidlitz
Washington
Lavit
Widlitz
William Howard Taft
Nationaal War Labor Board
Connecticut
General Assembly
Amnion
Examiner Winter
Machinists’ Union
Robert McClure
Remington Arms and Ammunition Company
Pannell Case Details With Police Cross Examined
Testimony described late night events at Keystone club and restaurant where Pannell and Knapp were seen with others before a fatal shooting. Witnesses placed Pannell in a poolroom as shots occurred and police transported the Knapps to Miner Read and Tullock's platform. Court adjourned with trial set to resume Tuesday morning.
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Pannell
Knapp
Foster
Keystone Club
Edith Knamp
Jack Crowley
Grace Smith
Ile
Mrs. Knopp
Parnell
Redgate
Ted
Stafford Springs
Stolen car found near Stewart and Wond streets
An automobile owned by Joseph Cuinan of 414 Ridgefield Avenue stolen late Thursday night was recovered by patrolman Pougher at Stewart and Wond streets. The owner was notified of the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cuinan
Ridgefield Avenue
Stewart and
Wond Streets
Pougher
Troops Engage Front as Americans Push Toward River Selle
Troops from Tennoance and nearby states clash with enemy along the road and near the Selle head waters. Americans press forward while machine gun fire from the east bank thins the opposing force as a heavy combat phase unfolds amid liberated civilians and ongoing operations.
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Drowas
Tennoance
North
South Carolina
Sananil
Boulet
Vauxe Andigny
Selle
Linthah Ned Shimer Vicaines
Gehman
Americans Die In Collison Abroad Aboard Otranto
Reports recount the disaster of the Otranto off Islay Island after colliding with the destroyer Mounsey. American casualties rise as bodies are recovered. survivors describe the crush of men jumping clear, while rescue efforts continue amid stormy seas and mounting hospital admissions.
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Otranto
Orient Hner
Liverpool
Mounsey
L. Campbell
Memphis
Campbell
Alray
Islay Island
Islay
Berlin Admits Armies Fall Back in Meuse Action
Berlin reports American forces on the east bank of the Meuse pressed an attack between Sivry and Traumont wood but were repulsed. German positions along the Aisne and Scarpe held as withdrawals were executed to rear lines. Forces south of Nish reported in fighting contact with French and Serbian troops, with Canadian units pushing back after advancing beyond Sailly.
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Berlin
London
Meuse
Sivry
Traumont Wood
Cierman General Headquarters
Staf
Betweed St. Mtienne
Aisne
War Office
Nish
Douai
Arteduenne
Scarpe
Funeral Monday for Lieutenant Folay at Oliven burial
Lieutenant Matthew J. Folay who died Thursday afternoon at Camp Meade from influenza will be buried in Oliven. His remains have shipped to his mother on State Street. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday. His brother Corporal James Foley, stationed at a southern training camp, is on his way north.
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Matthew J. Folay
Camp Meade
Mel
State Street
James Foley
Draft Cail to Exhaust 1917 Eligibles to Fort Monro
A draft call will exhaust 1917 eligibles in the division. On Wednesday October 28, sixteen men are named to depart Gridguppert for Fortress Monro. Listed are Charles Hungerford, Arthur Marden, Edwards Mullaney, and others with addresses across Wilmot avenue Sage avenue Carrell avenue Ninth Street Stratford avenue and North Washington avenue among the 16 selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monro
Gridguppert
Werdnesday
Charles Hungerford
Wilmot Avenue
Arthur Marden
Sage Avenu Edwards Mullaney
Seaview Avenue
Jimele Lane
Steety Hare
Washington Avenue
Williaas H. Heyse
Cenral Avenue
New Haven Man Charged With Breech of Peace
Charles Giorgi of 4 Hallam Street Wilk Gibres was taken into custody last night by Det. Joln Wetrity and John Phoubry and questioned by authorities in New Haven. A recuperative bet in Jo bluensa. Florlick's Malted Mille advertised as very digestible.
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NEW Waven
Charles Giorgi
Hallam Street
Wilk
Deters
John Phoubry
New Haven
Jo Bluensa
Florlick
Timely Warning Against Influenza Epidemic
A propaganda notice warns of the worst influenza epidemic and urges readers to obtain INFLUENZA SPECTAI from their doctor. It claims symptoms precede infection and touts treatment directions to prepare readers now.
George C Peet Dies After Week of Pneumonia
George C Peet a prominent Bridgeport figure aged 42 died at his home on 304 Gald and Fill street at 1 PM yesterday after a week with pneumonia He was born in Ganada and came to the city about 30 years ago He worked with Buckingham and Company and served as secretary of the Bridgeport Electrical Manufacturing Company He was connected with the A Doolittle Tile Company and active in local affairs including the police department and Republican clubs He belonged to the Sted Men and Sons of the American Revolution and various clubs Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Bridgeport
George Church Peet
Galdan Fill Street
Prestmonia
Ganada
Buckingham and Company
Bridgeport Electrical
A. Doolittle Tile Company
Area
Will Ull Tle
Fratornally
Sted Men and Sons of the American Revolution
Clh
Republican Club
Algonauin Glob
Black Rock Strore and Country Club
Claims Holdup of $109 in Southport
Mike Kazzak says he was assaulted at the round table near Southport and robbed of $109 after midnight. He described two assailants and said he fled to the jitney toward the city, then reported the incident at police headquarters where an arrest is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kazzak
Greens Jfarms
John P. Curry
Southport
Kozzok
Kozzol
Loss of Shaw Destroyer in British Waters
The U S destroyer Shaw collided with a British vessel on October 9 in British waters. Thirteen crew members were killed, including officers Lieutenant George F Parrott Jr and John D Bedwards, with 41 enlisted men dead and several injured. The ship reached port under its own power after steering gear jammed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Shaw
Navy Department
George F. Parrott, Jr
Kinston
N. C
McManus Named for Alderman in Fourth District
Edward J. McManus of 63 Fremont Street was chosen as Republican candidate for alderman in the Fourth district. The caucus met at the Fourth District Republican club on Colorado avenue. Democrats expect to renominate Joseph P. Oakey. Republican town chairman Alex H. Robinson has set aldermanic primaries for Tuesday October 15, with ballots from 6 to 9 p.m. LODGER LOSES WATCH: Steve Robas of 104 Pine Street reported a room entry and loss of a valuable gold watch. an investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. McManus
Fremont Street
Colorado Avenue
Joseph P. Oakey
A. Alex H. Robinson
Steve Robas
Pinestreet
Detective Bureau
President Autographs Bonds At Theatre Bond Drive
President Wilson attended a Liberty loan rally at a New York theatre where bonds were signed in his box. The sale raised over 750000 with notable subscribers including James W. Gerard and Marine George Conro. Wilson joined New Yorkers in supporting the drive before a packed audience.
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New York
Wilson
New Year
Columbus
Libery
TE. Bertram Iie
Pika
N. E
James W. Gerard
Germany
George Conro
Pueblo
Colo
Chateau Thierry
America
Tiberty Loan
Margaret Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Tumuty
Workman Charged With Theft at Cable Company
John Jessick, 19, of 116 Pixelse Place, arrested by Detective Sergeant James Bray for stealing 126 dollars from Frank De Mattio of Electric Cable. He was jailed at police HQ and to be arraigned in City Court. Tassick, a Cable employee, was suspected after the money disappeared from De Mattio’s coat in an office at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jessick
Pixlce Place
James Bray
Frank de Mattio
Electric Cable Company
Tassick
Cable Company
de Mattio
Two Dead and 150 New Flu Cases in Norwalk
Norwalk reports two influenza deaths and 150 new cases today. Health department notes total cases reach 754, with officials asserting the spread has been checked. Deceased are John Billanden o, 17 Windsor Place, and Barnarrel Ezioza, 12 Kossuth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Health Department
William J. Tracey
John Billandeno
Windsor Place
Bar Narrel
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Laiit
War Labor Board
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Orient Steam Navigation Company, Limited
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Chile
Kashmir
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McManus
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American Geographic Society
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