Laon Falls to French in World War I Front Updates
London dispatch reports orderly German retreat on the western front with British and French advances. Allies gain ground at Laon and La Fere, push toward St Gobain, and free civilians as German front lines retract toward Mezieres and the Swiss frontier while Serbia Albania offensives progress.
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London
France
Inez
Entes
Count
Jong
la Fere
Laon
St. Gobsbussif
Inawe
Rhetme
Flers
Seemne Tha Niiluate
Yao
Mezleres
Aisne
Chaspa
Bethel
Vougieres
Israneian
Belgium
Serbia
Alounia
Nish
Little Kingdom
Albaniia
Ipel
Novipagzar
Congregation Seeks $51000 Appeal for City’s Savior Help
A Bridgeport drive aims to raise 51000 to fund a vital church subscription project. Leaders warn the city faces hardship if donors do not respond quickly, contrasting with past achievements and pride.
Brass City Druggist Dies of Influenza
WATERBURY Oct. 13 Mykes A. McCarthy 38 prominent Waterbury druggist died of pneumonia following influenza illness at home after being ill since Wednesday He served on the Board of Ventilation and was active in Democratic politics talked of as mayoral candidate Survived by widow one son four brothers William of Milford Joseph in France John of Hartford Thomas of Waterbury and two sisters Mary McCarthy and Mrs Haley of Bridgeport
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Waterbury
Mykes A. McCarthy
Enaumenia Fol‘owniog
Allness
Board of Vetneation
Eigelos
Central Ecomqmitteer
William B
Milford
Joseph
France
John
Hartford
Thomas
Mary McCarthy
Mrs
Haley
Bridgeport
Margaret Darey
Southport
Norman Street
William Wakeman
Mary Glennon
Ireland
Margaret Jdurey
Ilirahath Mead
Margaret Sceilinrer
Cullinan, Mullins and Buckley Company
Golden Hill Street
At &T
Auruntine’s Church
Intermont
St. Thomaseematers
Tanirfield
Marcell Setuka
Marcell Setuke
Alexander Setubka
Main Street
Mrewhier
Nash
Wadive
Hugh J. Quinn
Hugh
Quinn
Holy Name Society of
Saics FF
Foster
EL Foster
Engine Company No. 8
Pembroke Street
Ile
Tiniheto Tae Croix Foster
Laretta
Tren
James Campbell
Themss Trhy
Vestor
Phe
Feh- Plies
Muasgine Company No. 1
Nscooime Ab
Oeloek
St. Charles' Churel
Margaret Fallon
Margareet Wallon
Tselation Hospital
Neary
Frank Joseph Ostrofsky
Frank Joseph
Frank J. Ostrofsky
Costan Avenue
St. Charles' Parochial School
Fordham Preparatory School
New York City
Ite
Tridenport
Kuli
Callese
Kentucky
Ginu
James
Obituary notices for multiple local deaths dated Oct 1918
In this city died George Mussex aged 48 funeral Oct 15 from M. J. Gannon 314 John St to St. Augustine's burial in St Michael's. Marian Larck Hanson widow of William Hanson aged 70 funeral Oct 16 at No 79 Poplar St at 3 pm burial Mountain Grove Cemetery. William Duplease age 26 funeral private at No 1582 Miami St. Victoria Thureson of Buffalo New York aged 34 burial notice to follow. Frank Joseph Ostrofsky son aged 15 of 658 Boston Ave notice of funeral hereafter. Local notices list these deaths and basic funeral plans.
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Marian Larck
William TE. Hanson
Poplar Street
Mountain Trove Ameterr
Eldso Duplease
Miami Street
William Duplease
Eldso Thureson
Buffalo
N.Y
Victoria ‘Fhureson
Harral Avenue
Bridgeport
Eldso Ostrofsi
Frank Joseph
Frank Z. Ostrofsky
Boston Avenue
Elso
Private Heggie Passes Away at Camp Greenleaf
Private Heggie dies at Camp Greenleaf after arriving from Bridgeport last August 24. He was born in Dovey, N and was the son of Ogilvio Heggie and Mary Merkle. He left with a group of young men to participate in events in Drikyeport.
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Heggie
Camp Greenleaf
Anesed
Nic
Liris
Yimber
Ehals
Drikyeport
Bridgeport
Dovey
Forest Fire Chaos Wipes Out Minnesota Towns
Reports from Virginia to Cloquet and beyond describe a massive forest fire in northern Minnesota. Towns including Twig Rice Lake Brookston Brevator Corroya Adolph Thompson Arnold Moose Lake Wright were described as wiped out or nearly destroyed, with thousands evacuated and hundreds of bodies reported. Minnesota Home Guard and state officials wage relief, while casualty figures rise and aid trains bring refugees to Duluth and Superior.
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Twig
Laongrang
Duhith
Superior
Virginia
Monace
Jorwidjl
Smiall
Choquet
Carleton
Albert Michaud
At & Oelock
Misehaud
Nimes
Plo
Cloquet
Dubch
Duluth
Oller
Miller Trunks
Rice Lake
Brookston
Brevator
Corroya
Adolph
Thompson
Arnold
Moose Lake
Wright
Minnesota Home Guard
Wisconsin
St. Louis River
Wall of Fame
Obituary notices accumulate from city illness
Obituaries list several local residents including Notashe Blewett and Agnes G. Gloon among others. Reports note Spanish influenza, deaths at home, and services at St Augustine's church and St Michael's cemetery. May include addresses like 925 Noble avenue and 63 Tartas avenue with funeral arrangements and family survivors.
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Notashe
Blewett
Apuniah Pater Joho A
Tuwell
Washington
Whitetan
Marger
Newark
Ned Owas
Noble Avenue
St. Chale Shure
Intermont
St. Michaels
Dorcuary
Maal
Wanven
Joli Street
St Augustine's Church
Talerment
Michael
Cemeter
Jampbell
Washington Perk
Police Escort for Peet Funeral Leads Local Service
Funeral services for the late Mr. Pest will be escorted by three police companies. Commissioner George presides, with Superintendent John H. Hardgate and Assistant Superintendent Charles H. Suckley. Procession moves from the commissioner’s home to St. Toht’s Church at 1 0 o clock, service at 2, then to Mountainrove cemetery for interment with a guard of honor and pallbearers named.
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Tor Tie
Poltea
George
Wetogk
Tia Aternoon
Stedabaa Ehirete
Polles
Hogteferd Saye
John H. Hardgate
Pollen Charles
Suckley
Pest
Ghareh
Mounmiainrove
Siriad
Clohndh
Rogan Ned Ceorre Bh
Coley
Jires Noll
Phinagan
Jolm Canvire Iplanch Weliams
Thomas ‘ Rohndee
Anc
Urns
Shogmord Af Boner
Hames
Atrolmen
Michaal Arnolsky
John Jk. Quintivica
Harry Green
Alelan Andergan
Robert Covad
Sonkepotancath Oo
Wie
Bt. Toht
Tribe
Wilson to Act On Note Today continues from Page Gaye
British ministers including Balforrr and Tuas left to confer with Premier Lloyd-George as President Wilson considers German reply. Reported German notes may accept Wilson's terms in part, though clarity awaits official text. Interpreting the reply, observers note Germany’s phrasing omits Imperial, raising questions about government stance and possible basis for disussion.
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Alini
Tagcue
Grelen
Balforrr
Andrew Bonar Tuas
Eluinaellor
Lloyd-George
Mike Wiv
Dion
Clormmany
Basil
Feichstagling
Wilson
London
Germany
Versailles
Agso
Pais
Switzerland
Women urged to aid visiting nurses during epidemic
Red Cross nurse and health officials urged Bridgeport women to volunteer for home care tasks as hundreds of families suffered illness. Untrained volunteers would assist nurses by cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, and caring for children so nurses could reach more patients. Examples included Mrs Gardner and Mrs Flood helping in sick households and supporting exhausted fathers.
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Red Cross
Anid
Board of
Lealth
Bridgeport
Jmost Aid
Thomas JH. Floyd
Wiood
Bava
Mlood
Tod
Lindley Str
Alexander Alison
Dectora
Health Department
Bulgaria Frees All Interned Allies
A Bulgarian government action releases all interned allied nationals from concentration camps. The move is announced by the Bulgarian minister of foreign affairs and allows those individuals to return to their countries of origin.
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Hovia
Gel
Bul-gulgarian
Surrender on Battlefield Demands Split Press Opinions
A collection of editorials from Louisville Courier-Journal Norwich Bulletin Worcester Telegram and Meridian Record argue against any armistice with Germany. They demand unconditional surrender and warn that stopping combat now risks a weakened Germany and renewed aggression.
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America
Worcester Mass
Ioch
Foch
Berlin
Meridian
Conn
High Court of Justice
Influenza Epidemic Warnings Prompt City Action
Bridgeport health officials warn the crest of the flu wave may arrive by next Saturday and urge citizens to avoid crowds and cough etiquette to curb transmission. Dr. Walter H. Brown urges adherence to spitter and sneezer guidance, use antiseptics, rest, and restraint from visiting those with colds. Reverend Alison asks congregants to aid efforts and walk instead of ride to conserve energy.
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Brown
Bridgeport
Jor
Walter H. Brown
Health Department
Struck by Car Loses Left Leg In Dramatic Accident
A serious incident left a man without his left leg as responders from the Second Precinct arrested several crew members at the scene. The detained include Ben Miller, Daniel Francisco, H Wiley, and Alfert Gush, with custody to continue until a full inquiry is conducted. The note highlights influenza care efforts and volunteers sought to assist nurses and staff caring for patients.
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Ana
Ben Miller
Elizabeth Street
Daniel Francisco
Rockwell Street
Stratford
H. Wiley
Connecticut Avenue
Alfert Gush
Fairfield Avenue
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Advertises Prevention
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a preventive measure against Spanish Influenza. It urges taking larger than usual doses to ward off illness and encourages proactive use before symptoms appear.
Acid-Stomach Crisis Promises Quick Health Recovery
Claiming many ailments stem from excess stomach acid, an advertisement promotes FATONIC as a quick, effective remedy. It asserts acid reduction restores digestion, strength, sleep, mood, and overall health, with testimonials and a money-back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Jodas
Fatonic
H. L. Kramer
Botonic Remedy Co
Wabash Avenue
11Th Stree
Chicago
Tfl
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Meree
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Dt Remington and Co
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Agios II. Meven
James Uf. Cileen
Tekken
Schenectady
Ernest W. Thorbwell
Ernest W. Tartwell
South Norwalk
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South Nove Walk
Frank Lone
Frank Long
Devon
Walter Inderhill
Bulaskt
Matthew
Mrad
Jolun Street
Catherine Munroe
Getherine C
Willian
Anna Munrroe
Tartas Avenue
Riss Munroe
North End
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Tartoss
Willan
Agnes
St. Augustate’s Church
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Police
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George Wuesey
Norwalk
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M. Z. Gannon
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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