Loss of Ludendorff Signals German Armies Strain
London reports widely interpret General Ludendorff resignation as Germany accepting allied armistice terms and morale fallout. Unofficial notes say Hindenburg approved peace talks and Ludendorff’s name on communique was replaced by Army chief of staff, amid riots, material shortages, and munition production issues. Socialists push for abolishing the monarchy as Kaiser’s influence is challenged.
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London
Ludendorff
Germany
von Hindenburg
Lu- Sdendorff
Berlin
Feld
George Ledebour
Cologne Volks Zeitung
Reichstag
Re-election Indications From Canvass of Homegrown Polls
The New York Herald notes indications from a homemade biennial canvass that Connecticut’s four Republican congressmen will be re-elected and Democrats will retain control of the Senate while Republicans win the House. The informal poll suggests party gains in the impending congressional outcomes.
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Connecticut
Senate
House
New York Herald
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by McLean Woman
Mrs Joy Smann of McLean Nebraska recommends Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to all women with functional disturbances. She reports improved health and strength after childbirth and urges sufferers of displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities backache nervousness and the blues to try the remedy from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass. The ad touts the product as a forty year health restoring remedy for American women.
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McLean
Lydia B. Pinkham
Joy Smann
R. No. 1
Ebraska
Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Lydia HE
Jckham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Lumber Firms Build Coffin Boxes in Bridgeport
Local lumber firms adapt by making burial boxes due to coffin shortages. Miller Lumber Company orders indicate strong demand from burial firms. Factories repurpose machinery to match burial receptacle specs with quality craftsmanship noted.
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Bridgeport
Miller Lumber Company
Aleppo Taken by Allenby Forces
Aleppo falls to General Allenby, securing his line against Turkish forces and reducing the threat to General Marshall in Mesopotamia. The capture enables a northeast move toward the Black Sea, potentially cutting off Armenian and Mesopotamian Turkish units and aiding anti Bolshevik efforts in Russia. Population about 125,000 with Christians comprising about one sixth.
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Aleppo
Allenby
Marshall
Mesopotamia
Asia
Winor Ang
Black Sea
Armenia
Czecho
Stovik
Russia
Man Overboard Triggers Night River Search Near East Washington Ave Bridge
A man fell overboard near the East Washington avenue bridge shortly after 10 last night, drawing police and harbor personnel to the scene. David Goldstein arrived with grappling gear and suggested a drifting boat may have dislodged from its moorings as the tide receded. Initial reports described a splashing sound near the riverbank, fueling speculation of a drowning. Authorities cite Goldstein’s assessment to explain the incident as a likely accidental boating mishap rather than suicide.
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East Washington Avenue
David Goldstein
Goldstein
Crissine
Fairfield Schools Closed For Rest Of Epidemic
Fairfield Oct. 27 Special. Schools will not open today after a meeting of the school board and Health Officer Dr George Bl Shiglake. They suspend sessions due to high illness among children and low parental ability to send them. The health officer will consult with Bridgeport officials Monday morning to verify reports of Spanish influenza cases in Fairfield.
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Mhietcke
James Marr
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Ludendorff as German Chief and War Strategy Leader
The article traces General Erich Ludendorff’s rise from chief of staff to a de facto ruler of Germany alongside Von Hindenburg. It notes his influence over cabinet changes, war plans for 1918, and the Western Front offensive, while detailing reports of downgrading popularity, rumored resignations, and tensions with other leaders.
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Eral
Erich Ludendorff
von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Germany
von Bethmann-Holl- Ne
Chdelis
von Hertling
Western
Peaice
Marshal Koch
Berlin
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Ceneral Lidendorff
Imperial Creen Council
Eudenworff
File
State Guard Ambulance Aids Influenza Fighters
Connecticut State Guard Ambulance Company No 3 in Bridgeport volunteers to transfer influenza patients from homes to hospitals. The unit, in high demand, has already moved many victims as private ambulances prove insufficient. Members C. H. Wobart, Z. R. Lent, C. G. Turrell, W. Bogart, Roy Johnson man the ambulance.
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Connecticut State Guard
Bridgeport
State Guard
C, Kh, Wobart
Z. R. Lent
CG. Turrell
W. Bogart
Roy Johnson
Bartenders' Union Reads Nominee Stand On Liquor Question
The Bartenders' International league held a meeting at 114 Wall Street appointing David Miller Edward O'Brien and James O'Rourke to question BI senators and representatives about the liquor issue. The embryo law markers are expected to be called tomorrow afternoon. A 2:30 p.m. meeting of the Trades Union Liberty League at the same hall decided to await nominees’ positions as well. Julie Stremlau Frank Scollins and Fred Neebe spoke on liquor business concerns. The Wine Liquor and Beer Pen Association will meet Thursday at 114 Wall Street.
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International League
Watooms
Wall Street
David Miller
Edward O'Brien
Urney M Niyo
James O'Rourke
Trades Union Liberty League
Birrfenders’ League
Noamineas
Julive Stremlau
Meriden
Fred Neebe
Frank Scollins
Danbury
Higner
Denounces Wilson Appeal (Continued)
A partisan attack on President Wilson labeled as an ungracious unjust accusation. The piece argues Wilson seeks total war control, aims to defeat pro war Republicans, and press for unconditional surrender and broad domestic power, urging voters to oppose his aims and defend a Republican Congress. It cites Germany’s supposed reliance on Wilson and calls for through votes against Wilson’s program.
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Stiump
United States
Congress
Wilson
Deluys
Droearns
Germany
Republican Congress
Mr. Wilson
New York World
Henry Oo
Jimery
Tariff Commission
Corman Neonte
Prork
Wilson Snv
Hetief
Garmney
Republican Party
One Son Killed in Astien and Second Dies of Influenza
Mrs Vitel Kesikofsky grieves as her second son Private Aleksandra Kesikotsky is killed in action on September 21. He lived with his sister at 310 Osborne Street and worked at the American Graphophone Company. Public casualty lists also report Private Robert E Kellner killed in action, with address details unclear and no known information at 172 Black Rock Avenue.
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Aleksander Kesikopsky
Vitel Kesikofsky
Aleksandra Kesikotsky
Kesikotsky
Osborne’ Street
American Graphophone Company
Soas
Kellner
Robert E. Kellner
Laura Kellner
Black Rock Avenue
Retiner
Arms Company Chief Surrenders Chauffeur for War Effort
Henry S. Kimball, president of Remington Arms and Ammunition Co., drops his personal chauffeur Charles Selleck of Greenwich to drive his own car. Selleck, now in the plant’s shipping department, recently moved with his family to Milford. Kimball maintains a winter home in New York and a summer estate at Field Point Park, Greenwich.
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Henry S. Kbhyrball
Remington <Arms and Ammunition Co
Charles &. Selleck
Greenwich
Kimball
Kineball
New York City
Field Point Park
Bellock
Milford Auto and Repair Co
Milford
Selleck
Hiim
Gvork
Germans Beaten By Haig Forces
Paris reports show French troops advancing between the Oise and Serre rivers with several villages captured and gains up to five miles at points. On a 40 mile front they held pressure, taking four villages and over 2,450 prisoners between October 25 and 26. Northwest of Verdun American forces see minimal action and poor visibility as patrols and limited artillery activity continue. Bourgogne’s hamlet Purnay fell, extending the neural valley line and narrowing gains behind Bellefoyausa farm.
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Paris
Oise
Serre
War Office
Prench
Aisne
Hay
Lissonne
Chateau Porcien
VHR
Verdun
Associated Press
Veerdun
Bourgogne Woos
Purnay
Bellefoyausa Farm
Fr. M'Elroy McElroy Martyr Dies At 28 In New Haven
The Rev. Fr. M Elroy McElroy, a parish priest known for his charity to the sick and zeal for liberty, died at age 28 after contracting influenza while aiding the needy and preparing for a chaplaincy in France. Born in Bridgeport to Mr. and Mrs. John McElroy, he studied at St Thomas seminary and Catholic University, was ordained in 1893, and served at St. Francis church New Haven where he won wide regard. He is survived by his mother, two sisters Catherine and Dorothy, and a brother Charles fighting in France. Funeral plans likely in New Haven with burial in Bridgeport.
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Bridgeport
Mraoaund
Mra
John Mellroy
Noble Avenue
Charles U. Mellroy
St. Augustine's Church
Walter J. Shanley
St. Peter's Chiurch
Vanbury
St. Thomas’ Seminary
Flartford
Mis
Catholic University
Washington
Douh Fe
St. Francis Church
New Haven
Frederick Smith
France
John J. Nihill
John J. McElroy
Nolia Avenue
Catherine
Dorothy
Charles
Stolen Overcoat and Radio Gun Part Recovered
James Flood of 20 Capito avenue reported an overcoat valued at 80 dollars stolen from his automobile on Main Street. An investigation is underway. E M Robertson of Church Street New York reported a radiat or cap replica of an 0.8 naval gun removed from his car on Chanel Street late Saturday night.
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James Flood
Main Street
E. M. Robertson
Church Street
New York City
Chanel Street
Bridgeport Declines German Made Toys For Christmas
Local merchants and New York women’s clubs vow to destroy or refuse German made toys shipped to Butler Brothers in New York. Officials say German toys have not appeared in Bridgeport for years and may never return. Officials note the shipment was ordered in 1914 but blocked by war. leaders urge destruction to prevent market entry and oppose German rehabilitation in U.S. trade.
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Bridgeport
W. G. Taylor
Howland Dry Gools Company
New York
Howland Company
Rotterdam
Germany
Prof Cars
Llick
Tais
Holland
Austria
Butler Brothers
Consignees
Lhe
Germaany
America
Women's National Committee
National Council of Defense
Changes to German Constitution Outline Proposed Reforms
Amsterdam report outlines the proposed German changes including that war requires Reichstag and Bundesrat approval, the chancellor must hold Reichstag confidence, and the chancellor is responsible for political actions. It notes the army and navy leadership must be signed off by the chancellor and war minister accountability to the Reichstag. Separately a traffic collision led to Joseph Betmar's arrest after a liquor-influenced crash near Main and Thorme streets. he faces City Court.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Reichstag
Bundesrat
Army
Joseph Betmar
Hallett Street
Joseph Don
Thompson Street
Main and
Thorme ‘Streets
Fourth Precinct
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Arcade Corner
Dr. Thielcke
Ludendorff Gut
State Guard Ambulance
Bellans
Kalpho
Tindle
Bartenders’ Union
Things
Astien
Arms Co
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Haig
Clare
Lamala
Peach
Burn
Lammasch
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Neve
Bayer
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