German note placed before Entente amid armistice talks
Washington Oct 24 Germany asks for armistice and peace terms as allies review Wilson’s principles. Supreme War Council to draft conditions. officials note readiness to negotiate with prompt Allied approval, while political questions may be settled in final peace talks.
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Germany
Wilson
Washington
United States
America
Supreme War Council
Esperey
Rommander
Vatican
Bulgaria
Princijiss
Prent Wilson
Europe
Ldrvessas
Senate
Pri
Odec
Massachusettes
Lees
Speuk
Night Watchman Beaten at Hamilton Livery Stable
Herbert Newcomen, the night watchman at 224 State Street, reports being badly beaten at the Hamilton livery. He sustained head lacerations and possible fractures to two fingers. He says a man nicknamed Poker, with two friends, demanded entry, was refused, then forced his way in and assaulted him with a brass object before escaping through a window. Police informed and a report filed.
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Herbert
Newcomen
Itamilton
State Street
Cuey
Euen Newcomb
James Welker
Poker
Gyelock
Wers
Tater
Newcomb
Newcoumah
Locomoobile Lands Largest War Truck Contract
Locomoobile Company secures the biggest motor vehicle order for war trucks from the Vehicles division of Torredoy of Purc hase and Storage in Washington. The full value is undisclosed due to War Department restrictions but is reported to involve 150,000 units across contracts for mobilization, with work to be done at Jarre plant additions and the entire facility to be geared to new orders.
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Torredoy
Purc Chase
Mica Deepoerlinent Ab Washingten
da Wirtuftment
Taut
Siutamnobhile
Raeturers
Aang Hug Tdi
United Fates
Arsregaing
Oo Jarre
Oflien
Renort Stentien Toth As Shehtly Immroved
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Stephen Poth
FF Orland Xtroot
Yoporbert
Piawes
Delivery of Mail Impeded Here by Absence of Men
Post office operations in Bridgeport and Stratford faced mail delays as many clerks and carriers were out sick with influenza or caring for sick family members. Supervisors arranged substitutes and extra shifts to cover routes, with one route receiving three deliveries in four days. Postmaster Charles Greene announced deliveries would not be missed beginning this morning.
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Anniers
Bridgeport
Stratford
Aftics
Central Post
Charles Greene
Nine Hour Day in Stores Requested By Retail Men
Merchants press for a nine hour shopping day in city stores as War Industries Board guidance aims to standardize hours. Meeting with Chamber of Commerce officials notes proposed 9 am to 6 pm hours, with 9 am to 9 pm on Saturdays, limited to shopping district stores and nearby outlets to support local trade. Representatives from many dry goods, clothing and shoe stores attended the session to back the plan amid cautious approval from war service committees.
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Chamber of
War Industries Board Tod Wess
Sowim
Pash
War Service Committee
Kalian Draft Treaty Ratified by Senate
The Golian draft treaty providing for reciprocal military service between Vyas country and the United States was ratified by the Senate. The pact was noted to align with arrangements involving Britain, France, and Liresco.
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Senate
Vyas Countey
United States
Expansion of Ordnance District Office Here
The United States Ordnance department Bridgport district has expanded its quarters due to overflow. It now occupies most of the Tuberty building and has left little space on the second floor of the first Bridgeport National Bank building. The move follows prior occupancy of the Liberty building and reflects the growing war production workload across Connecticut, western Massachusetts, and eastern New York, with divisions including cost accounting, engineering, finance, inspection, production, PR petty, stores, and personnel.
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United States Ordnance Department
Bridgerort District
Tuberty B
Firvst Bridgeport National Bank
Bank
Liberty
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Selleck Released On Five Thousand Sixty Bail
Chester Selleck of Norwalk was arrested on a federal warrant for allegedly certifying a check with insufficient funds. He was released on bail of 5060, with officials concealing the bond details and the name of the bondsman and other particulars. Selleck, cashier of Fairfield County Bank and treasurer of Norwalk taxes, was transported to Norwalk after arrest, and secrecy was requested by authorities.
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Chester
Selleck
Norwalk
Department of Justice
United States
Selleck Selleck
Harry Daeg
Bush de Lavers
Ane Willam J. Tanita
Norwalls
Salleak Virtue
Yivilegers
Linist Diay
Bond
Thie Minst
Gue
Passengers Narrow Escape At City Intersection
Reported accident at Wood Avenue and another street near the hospital area left passengers in peril as trucks with drivers struggled to control machines. Fire responders freed individuals from damaged vehicles while police investigated outcomes and causation.
W. E. Seeley Steps Down as Garage Treasurer
William H. Seeley resigns as treasurer of the Blue Ribbon garage to devote time to other duties and interests, effective January 1. He retains an ownership stake but no official role. A veteran figure in the automobile business, his leadership helped grow the Blue Ribbon garage, and he is widely known across the state for his political activity.
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William H. Seeley
Seeley
Blue Ribbon Garage
Blue Ribbon
Nto
Examinations for Draft Continue After Next Week
Draft board chairmen met yesterday to plan extending medical examinations for men aged 25 to 80. No examinations will occur next Sunday due to an epidemic. Registrants will be contacted if they have not received a questionnaire and told to report failures to receive one.
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Novouler U
Jorett Boards
Witl
iInantus
Peave Anit
Germany
Uniter Siites
Berlin
Decrease in Flu Cases With Two Deaths Reported
Hesith department shows a fourth consecutive daily drop in Spanish influenza cases with 274 by 5 pm. Total since outbreak reaches 3,906. Two deaths recorded at Willside Home, Charles Geklewies and M Bowen. Health officer Dr Walter Trowl urges continued vigilance and strict compliance with health rules as pneumonia cases may rise.
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Willside Home
Charles Geklewies
Colorado Agenda
M. Bowen
Jeans
Walter H. Trowl
Department of Health
Brown
Selectmen Create 822 New Voters in City Hall
City hall last night saw selectmen in the common council chamber set a record by oathing 822 men as voters since yesterday morning. Most disqualified applicants were Massachusetts residents unfamiliar with local voter rules. District totals show Twelfth and Sixth districts highest, with others smaller. daily tallies labeled by day. Voting-age men but previously ineligible faced the oath process, with a test ahead for those already approved.
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Common Council
City Hall
Ochek
Massachusetts
Bay State
Jake
Ld Iy
Irigil
Bsecomiul
Tov Thire
Fone Aterth
Lightit
Ninil
Tis Wenth
Meventh
Haigs Forces Break Through Front From Scheldt to Sambre
London dispatch: British troops push from the Scheldt to the Sambre canal front, capturing Poix du Nord and Les Tuileries, taking 7,000 prisoners and over 100 guns. New Zealanders seize heavy batteries at Beaudignies. advances reach Le Quesnoy and Vendegies, with heavy fighting near Maing and Tournai.
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London
Sambre Canal
Scheldt
Haig
Thiant
Sih Scheldt
Bois l’ Eveque
Ors
Mormal Forest
Aig
Robersart
SS J
le Quesnoy
Ghissignies
Beaudignies
Ruesnes Andi
Valenciennes
Sambré-Oise Canal
le Catean
Germany must accept a peace with restraint and penance
In a period piece column, the writer cites past German defeats from 1806 to 1914 and argues Germany no longer holds military invincibility. The text claims victory habit has ended, predicts retreat to the Rhine, and frames unconditional surrender as a grim fate for Germany, with the piece continued on Page Two.
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William UL. McPherson
New York
Tri- Yane
Joe
Germany
Prince Miximilian
Aden
Rhine
Rhine Front Bombardment Reported by Official Statement
London reports an official statement citing Allied air force activity along the Rhine. It notes bombing of railways at Burbach and Saarbrucken Chemical Metaries at Mannheim and railways near Coblenz Maing and Metz Sablons.
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London
Finnley
Burbach
Saarbrucken
Mannheim
Ad Coblenz
Maing
Metz
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Wand
Mipleworod Avenue
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W. E. Seeley
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