Haulphin Scene Near Valenciennes As Allied Drive Advances
Allied and American forces push toward Valenciennes with cyclings nearing Haulphin on the Scheldt and river crossings at the Selle and Rhynillion. Germans counterattack but are repelled as the Allies seal ground, capturing positions and taking prisoners in a widening offensive.
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Associated Press
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Scheldt
Valeenciennes
Gise Canal
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le Cateau
Scheblt
Cearse
Phosphated Iron Promises Health For Women
A sensational ad extols Phosphated Iron as a health tonic for women, claiming it builds blood, nerves, and vitality. It asserts strong women lead the world, promises renewed health and happiness, and urges readers to seek the remedy in affordable capsules.
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Pneumonia Claims Joseph Spittler
Joseph Spittler a seven year old Bridgeport resident dies of pneumonia at his home on Main Street after a brief illness. He was son of John HW Spitter, secretary of Home Brewing Co, and linked to Remington Army Co garage work and Locomomia auto testing. He attended Bridgeport High, belonged to Loyal Order of Moose, and survived by several relatives. Funeral set for 9:50 a.m. at his home and 10 a.m. at St Joseph B C church with interment at St Michael's cemetery.
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Main Street
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Home Brewing Company
Remington Army Company
Locomomiia Company
Bridgeport
Loyal Order of Moose
California
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Sport Hill
Bridgeport High School
Charles F. Greene
Bernard, Cooney
Lawrence Hall
John Klein
Peter Klein
St .Michael's Cemetery
Local Man Fined Five Dollars In Stratford Court
STATS, Oct. 21 Special case list includes Giovanni Farindo Nicholas Grasso Dominick Grasso fined seven dollars for motor violations. Robert Gordon of Bridgeport convicted of intoxicated driving with $50 fine and $57.79 costs. Palmer of Trallister Heights paid $13 for Sunday fee issue. Von Lagenfeldt of Thompson Street, a 1 year old boy, held on assault charges. released on $25 bonds. The remainder notes reflect wartime editorials and foreign dispatches.
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Nicholas Grasso
Dominick Grasso
Robert Gordon
Bridgeport
Tews Palmer
Trallister
Andr von Lagenfeldt
Thompson Eitreet
Permits Granted for Multiple City Buildings and Additions
The building commissioners approved nineteen permits for new buildings alterations and garages including Bilton Machine Company additions and alterations on Washington Avenue Heppenstall Forge additions on Howard Avenue and City National Bank addition on Bank Street Also listed are garages cottages and alterations for various residents and firms such as Robert N Newman M Saloff Herman Abrams Harry Warde and Frank Royen ail along with other minor structures on Nash Laurel Lincoln and Mill Hill avenues Central Avenue and Cap itol area. Approval awaits final sign off by William IL Cloomiley head of the North War Work Construction Committee.
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Bilton Machine Ool Company
Wiushington Avenue
Heppenstall Forge Company
Howard Avenue
City National Brink
Bankstreet
Staples Street
Robert N. Newman
Howare Avenue
Heppanstall Forge Company
Bludson Street
Bessie Movers
Capitol Avenue
HW. B. Saltman
Nash Lane
M. Saloff
Herman Ajrams
Laurel Avenue
Harry Warde
Worth Winslington Avenue
Bilton Machine Tool Company
Trench Street
N. Postal
Linwood Avenue
A. LB. Anderson
Wentworth Street
TH. Saitman
Bert Welson
Carlton Street
North Washington Avenue
Bilton Machine -Out Company
Tewanes Street
Rank Royenail
Wrame
Mill Hill Avenue
Lewis T. Tall
Yva
Lincoln Avenue
Wt. J. Doyle
Mova House
M., Salofl
Verman Abrams
Aonson Street
FF. W. Quinlan
Censtral Avenue
Charge Warde
Bank Street
City National Banik
Nurses Organize To Aid Arms Employes For Sick
At Remington Arms a nurse corps of female workers is dispatched to homes of sick employees reported by foremen. Investigators verify need. if nursing is required, a nurse is sent. Over 1,090 homes visited, 190 cases found needing care. plan to continue through influenza season.
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Hach
T. Dorsey
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Commonment Department
Forto
Sora
Atenge Fimillar
Obituary records from city deaths and services
Obituaries list Joseph P L Spittler of 640 Main Street who died yesterday morning at home after working as an automobile mechanic for Remington Arms. He is survived by his parents and to be honored with a funeral at 9:30 from his Main Street home and 10:00 at St Josephs church, with interment at St Michael's cemetery. Also noted are multiple obituaries and funeral notices for Linda Govine, Linda Terhune, Agnes Leary, Amelia Wheaton, and others, detailing their ages, family ties, and funeral arrangements in Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Affected families include Patterson, Catterson, and Tagee, among others, with services held at St Charles church and St Michael's cemetery.
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Joseph Pr. Spittler
John Spittler
Flame Ving Co
Remington Arms Co
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Order of ‘Moose
Main Street
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St. Michael's Cemetery
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Joan Patterson
Edgewood Park
Lesides
Jane Lay
William
George
France
Mary Hay
Pittsburgh
Harold Christensen
East Orange
N. J
George Raifstanger
Wade Street
William Catterson
George Panawo
Ponnaytvan Lit Lodge
Worvin
James Wwerwin
Ogden Street
St. Charles Church
James V. Hussion
James Smith
James Loomey
George Smith
Vincent Wah
Leo
Leonard Muckeribock
Mae Cater
Man Cullen
Jatri
Mary E. Cullen
Marion Street
Bridgeport High School
St. Patrick's Church
Windsor Leck
Perl
Lawes
Clifort B. Tagee
Providence
Tr. Logee
Thouth End
Atlantic Street
Michael Gannon
John Ateed
Harry Tomboy
George Christian
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Militants Arrested In Front Of Capitol
Three militants of the Women’s group were arrested in front of the Capitol as the Senate convened. They were released after a few minutes and spent several hours with banner bearers outside the Senate allies building. Fragments describe banners damaged during the protest.
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Tt Mer
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Senate
Senate Allies
Fending the Bad The Very Prosperous King’s Buttonhole Gift
A curious exchange unfolds as a rich man pins a carnation on a girl and hands a Belgian baby feed money. A passerby quips about feeding the baby, while a $5 bill is added for a regular meal. The Pittsburgh Sun summary hints at a hearing where Pleasure whispers and Ditsy shouts.
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Gil
Northcliffe Sees German Note Revealing Selfish Motives
Lord Northcliffe comments on Germany reply claiming it exposes German selfishness and evasive aims. He argues the document serves to pressure the Allies and hide failures in military and economic conduct, urging decisive action and unconditional surrender verification.
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London
Lord Northcliffe
Cermarnuiy
Prussia
T White
Orne
Lieutenant McDermott Downs Three German Planes
Lieutenant Cleveland McDermott of Syracuse New York is credited with shooting down three German aircraft near the American air field on Friday. The tally raises his total for the day to eighteen confirmed enemy planes while he and American fliers defended the bombing mission amid intense Luftwaffe opposition.
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Mriendas
Milford Town Meeting Decides 12 Mill Tax Rate
Milford residents vote to set a 12 mill tax at an adjourned annual meeting. Treasurer report shows expenditures of 374,907 dollars, leading to confusion about the later proposed 14 mill rate. Meeting chaired by Jide Omar We. Plath presided. four hours long.
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Annal
Finaper
Lesley
Jide Omar We. Plath
Riot in Sofia Leaves Thousands Dead in Streets
London dispatches report Sofia erupts in street clashes between Bolshevik laborers and troops and police. Copenhagen correspondent cites more than 8,000 killed, with casualties exceeding earlier counts. Dispatches reach Vienna and Russia via telegraph exchanges.
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London
Vienna
Russia
Copenhagen
Xchanged Velegraph Company
Peace Notes and German Surrender Prospects
Diplomatic observers say the notes aim at peace but warn Germany will not rush to an immediate armistice. Analysts expect caveats on surrender terms and continued Allied dominance, with Foch-led withdrawals contingent on guarantees and German constitutional changes.
Police Hold Over 125 Lost Pocketbooks
The police are holding between 125 and 150 pocketbooks containing identification cards and draft registration cards picked up on the streets. Men who missed their draft cards have applied at Assistant Superintendent of Police Charles H. Suckley's office this past year. Claimants should call at headquarters to recover their property if it is among the held items.
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Charles H. Suckley
Kong
Thnt
Suckley
Perso
Falls Down Stairs Leaves Woman With Broken Ribs
Mrs. Esther Didas of 22 Columbus Court fell down a flight of stairs in her home early last evening. She sustained two fractured ribs and was treated by Dr. B. J. Burns at the emergency hospital but declined transport to a facility.
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Vidun
Bois de Rappe
Boils de Rappe
Bantheuille Wood
Esther Didas
Columbus Court
Aga
B. J. Burns
Court Norden 120 Court Aoraen lodge meets with visitors
A large gathering of Court Aoraen lodge 129 met last night with Chief Ranger William T. Meyer and fifteen Court Marina members visiting. Meyer delivered a patriotic talk at the dedication of a new service flaw of the dod. An entertainment and smoker followed the skneeling.
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Court Aoraen Lodge
Wand
William T. Meyer
Court Marina
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