Wilson to Act Today on Note Amid Advisers’ Colds
Washington dispatch reports the German note not yet arrived in Washington. President Wilson to consider official document with advisers including Secretary Baker. Indications point to no armistice. if shared with the entente, quick replies expected. Text reached London with continuation noted.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
New York
Baker
Western Battle Front
Associated Press
Solf
Maximilian
Ood
Metz
Strasburg
Trieste
Issen
Britain
London
Liberty Bond Sale at Poli Theatre Sets Record
Liberty bonds totaling 214,700 were sold at Poli Theatre during Saturday performances as Minute Women led by captain Mrs. George Mara raised funds. Comedian Harry Breen helped on the bill while buyers included Mrs. Ida Rivkin who purchased 500 and Thomas N. Snyer and M. J. Reilly with 100 each.
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Liberty
Atences of
Poli
Minute Women
George Mara
Harry Breen
Ween
Frankel Sisters
Ida H. Rivkin
Thomas N. Syner
M. J. Reilly
Unafraid of influenza bathers enjoy warm water
25 people bathed in Fairfield today despite flu concerns. They favored the 72 degree water, noting it warmer than many days last summer. Weather report from Washington lists New England as fair and cooler with upcoming days likely fair.
Forest fire deaths and destruction sweep Duluth area
In Duluth Minnesota for October 13th estimated deaths reach six hundred with thousands homeless and without clothing. Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota timber lands burn while charred towns stand desolate. Sixty five victims rest in Duluth morgues as refugees flood hospitals churches schools and armories.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Superior
Duluth
Minn
Superior Jay
United Church Raises 5100 000 in Liberty Bond Drive
Bridgeport church members subscribed to the Fourth Liberty Loan raising about 152 000 total after the service at United Church on Gilbert and Broad streets. Howard Speer led the drive with most bonds sold via parishioner pamphlets and bank efforts plus a push to reach the 150 000 goal. Subscriptions continued at Seaside Park with about 30 000 more sold. bankers opened Saturday hours to boost sales.
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United Church
Gilbert and
Broad Streets
Bridgeport
Howard Speer
Congo
Hema
William H. Day
Seaside Park
Leve
Earthquake Devastates Porto Rico Leaving 150 Dead
Porto Rico endured a major quake with about 150 fatalities across Mayaguez Aguadilla Ponce and San Juan. Reports say widespread damage to brick and cement structures many buildings collapsed and a tidal wave struck Aguadilla. Governor Yager and relief teams coordinate aid as hospitals churches and schools suffer heavy destruction.
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Pla
Associated Press
Porto Nico
Yager
Santo Domingo
Cererall
Mayagues
Asuaddlia
Siren Es 40
Oat Aguadilla
Masaguenz
Aguadilla
Hfe
Ponce
Mayaguez
Red Cross
Bridgeport Teacher Miss Margaret McGuinness Dead
The death of kindergarten teacher Miss Margaret J. R. McGuinness at her mother’s home follows a week of illness during the influenza outbreak in Bridgeport. A Bridgeport High School and Smith Fraevel Kindergarten graduate, she taught at Lincoln School and was highly regarded by students and staff. She leaves her mother Mrs. Miia A. McGuinness and four sisters, plus one brother in the 327th Tru Fant, currently in France.
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Bridgeport
Margaret JR. McGuinness
Tancoln School
Miia A. McGuinness
Stratford Ayenna
Aleir
Miss McGuinness
Janes A. AcGuinness
Alwarys
Bridgeport High School
Smith- Fraevel
Uafayette Street
Lincoln School
Mary. J. Mecuiness
Harold I. Couch
Agnes EG. MetCuinness
Aliss Kathering A. eCuinness
Victorious Hun General At St Quentin Retired
A Basel dispatch reports General Wirchbach, who led the Tenth German corps at St Quentin in 1944 and later commanded troops in Lithuania, and who succeeded Von Hutier as head of the Eighth German army in 1916, has retired.
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Atis
Journal
Basel
Wirchbach
St. Quentin
Cgeerman
Lithuania
Gleneral von Hutier
Passengers Rescued From Grounded Canadian Steamer
At a Canadian Pacific port on October 14 passengers were removed from a steamship that grounded nearby. A wreck report says the vessel has several feet of water in its hold, prompting swift evacuation of those aboard.
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Wreclk
French Win Key German Keeps in Champagne Fight
Oct 13 dispatches report French forces nabbing La Fere and strongholds in the St Gobain massif with Loon taken. Italians and French push toward Amifontaine Rheims area as Haig's troops near Douai capturing Faubourg D Equishin Douai prison and surrounding areas along the Scheldt canal region.
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Haig
Douai
Keystone
Belgium
Rheims
Champagne
France
Reuters
Loon
Associated Press
Paris
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St. Gobain
Oise
War Office
la Fere-Laon
Danizy
Versigny
St. Nicholas and
Suzy Wood
I the Ailette
Aizelles
Berrieux
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la Fere- Laon
Dantzy-Versigny
Aisne
London
Faubourg-D’equishin
Fleers
Lion-St. Amand
Denains Thas
Scheldt Canal
Montrecourt
Valenciennes
Mont‘recourt
Lieu-St. Amand
German Forces Leave Nish, Serbs' Capital
Berlin via London reports Nish the Serbian capital has fallen to Entente forces after fighting in the region. Allied troops withdrew to heights north of the town per orders as Nish was occupied by the enemy.
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Nish
Berlin
London
Serbia
Entente
War Office
Germany Ordered to Withdraw Troops from Finland
STOCKHOLM Oct 13 The Finnish government has asked Germany to withdraw troops from Finnish territory and delivered the request to General Von Der Goltz the German high commander. Finland’s Republican and Socialist papers advocate seeking an entente approach, criticizing the government’s recent policy toward Germany as unneutral.
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Stockholm
Asieyl
Germany
Finland
von der Goltz
Republican van Socialist
Struck by West Bound Car Stuke Loses Left Leg
Peter Stuke of 380 Lafayette street was struck at Stratford avenue and Hewitt street when a Derby car bumped him into the path of a trolley bound for the barns. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital with a lost leg and is expected to recover. both cars’ crews were arrested on $1,900 bonds.
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Peter Stuke
Lafayette Street
Bridgeport
Stratford Avenue
Hewitt Street
Stoke
Paradise Green
Frank EE. Gavlas
Granflfield
Luel
Italians to Visit Bridgeport Wednesday in Large Number
Persaglieri and Alpini troops of Italy arrive in Bridgeport on Wednesday to be greeted by a Liberty Bond tribute and a large Italian society pageant. Officials anticipate a mass meeting and a grand banquet at West Stratfield with Italian workers in local factories excused for a half day to honor the Piave front heroes.
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Bridgeport
Liberty Loan
Armory
Tuly
Lorge
Ttaly
Wye Stratfield
Ippeing
Mada
Fersaglieri
Italy
New York
Mons Alpini
Mayor Opens Carnival Tonight At Brooklawn Rink
The Mothers Comfort club hosts a grand carnival and dance at Brooklawn rink with Mayor Clifford opening the event. Proceeds benefit the 102nd Ambulance corps for their Christmas. Mrs. C J Crosby leads a committee of eleven. local businessmen, George McCormick, and an orchestra provide support and free music. The event promises dancing favors, fortune tellers, confetti, and novel features, aiming for a big season attraction and fundraising for the front.
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Mothers Comfort Club
Brooklawn
Clifford & Wison Buist
102Nd Ambulance Corps
C. J. Crosby
Orchestra Anre
George McCormick
House Ransacked While Family Is Out of Town
Thieves entered Tim Silver’s home at 1133 Stratford Avenue while the family was away and thoroughly ransacked the house. Neighbors reported vents burning in the house yesterday morning. police were notified and the Detective Bureau took charge. Officials expect an arrest soon, with loot value undetermined as of last night.
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Tim Silver
Stratford Avenue
Thoraughty
Marly
Silvers
Hughes Receives Poincare Prime Minister of Australia Honored
Paris reports President Poincare hosted William Hughes premier of Australia and awarded him the grand officer of the legion of honor for friendly Franco Australian ties. Greek premier Venizelos also met Poincare and discussed the eastern crisis and Greece’s gratitude for Corancve’s aid in the Balkans.
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Paris
Poincare
Willian Morris Hughes
Atetratia
Legion of Honor
France
Anstridia
Liptherios Venizelos
Poinenre
Venizelos
Greece
Corrancve
12 Deaths in Day From Influenza in Bridgeport
Twelve deaths occurred in Bridgeport yesterday from Spanish influenza with 70 new cases reported to the Health department. The toll includes many pneumonia cases and several local residents. Epidemic now serious. city physicians report rising deaths and urge precautions and adherence to health department rules.
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Bridgeport
Health Department
Tmes I. Foster
Pemreet
John Blewett
Javenue
George Hussey
Tele Ayers
Willow Street
Catherine Munroe
Efarrall Avenue
Ecst
Suzuka
Main Street
Vlemny
Noble Avenue
Mary Schrader
Wilmot Avenue
Wilk Churnick
Hallett Street
Oldin Girolinoe
Howard Avenue
Conecticut Ave
Tt Flnds
Ie Hospital
Kel Charnie
John Olano
Department of Heal
United Fates
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Pres. Poincare
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