Influenza toll and health measures detailed in city report
Health officers report 230 influenza cases and 251 total deaths citywide with many deaths from pneumonia during the epidemic. Bridgeport shows better condition than surrounding towns as officials urge strict adherence to health rules and limited funeral attendance to immediate relatives. Community volunteers urged to aid visits to homes of the sick.
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Itive Enza
Prim
Bridgeport
Hillside Home Hospital
Rose Valentine
Ham Luckett
Rose Bansto
Walter 12 Brown
Theo
State Commissioner of Health
Torld
Trown
Yeen
Walwanteer
Cummings Issues Two Statements On Wilson Appeal
Cummings released two statements criticizing President Wilson's appeal and arguing political bias in the public press. He asserts proscribed motives behind wartime recruitment and contrasts Civil War rhetoric with later appeals, referencing McKinley era discourse and the Spanish American War context.
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Wilson
Waseinoppon
Get
Politiwtemthipmaign
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Dorreesr
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Dieso
Presiuvank
Listers
Deng
Adi Teartess
Ghaetorate
Simriker Te Grrkoot
Joemocratic Co
Matty
France
Prosklont
Wilsean
Thishalf
McNinigy
Rhine Natives Flee Eastward and British Bombardments Rise
The report notes escalating violence as demonstrations grow harsher and a faction of the Social Democrats proposes removal of the emperor if abdication fails. British air forces conduct new offensives behind the front, targeting railways, factories, and airfields in multiple locations, with claimed success in several bombardments.
Postal Clerk Heads to Officers' Training Camp
A postal clerk from 161 Orchard Street departs for the Mental Officers' training school at Cran Hangovk near Gu Arter for a four month course in military sciences. He is expected to receive a commission in the Nationaris, with machine gun training noted as highly technical. The article also mentions Doyle in Pludonza and concerns about healthcare access and military service impacts on city residents.
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Orchard Street
Cran Hangovk
Gu Arter
Jeorsenmianshib
Foath
Venus
de Mein Port Tice
Doyle
Pludonza
Thomas Doyle
Oranen
Attempted reconstruction not possible from provided text
Fragmentary obituary notice mentions several names including Florent Trogsen and brothers David and Abe. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, with scattered phrases about influenza timing and a Bridgeport reference. No coherent event, date, or outcome can be established from the readable fragments.
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Joseph Heaen
Orta Coudany
Ithaca
Bridgeport
Sarvivert
Wire
Abistone Gaern Bosen
Sant
Memyin
Florent Trogsen Atte
David
Tia
Oflicinie
New Kaven Nun Dies of Influenza in New Haven
Sisto Natalio of Springfield and Marty of Diesport report a nun born here, Miss Anna Swetz, died after a weeklong flu illness. Age 24, daughter of Mes Maus, survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral at 8 tomorrow morning at the Church of the Stored Toart in New Haven. interment at St. Heroced's cemetery. Sisters connected with the red convent for many years.
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Sisto Natalio
Anna Swetz
New Phaven
Pacteda
Joli
Springfield
Marty
St. Heroced
Taratien
Thaen
Rad
Mysterious Disappearance Created by Marriage
Miss Pearl Beckwith of Norwalk vanished six weeks ago after marriage to Flerbert Ve of Bridgeport. Norwalk police searched for her at 412 South Main Street but found no trace. Ve requested access to her weaving apparel and to continue living with him at Wentworth Street.
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Tadlaved
Scouts Spread Word to Save That Shovelful
Slogan posters urge saving shovels for Liberty Loan support as City stores report removal of Liberty Loan signs and related backers. Postings call for officials to enforce removal of signs seen citywide and at Starkings locations.
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Samn
United States
Tegel
Liberty Loan
Robby of Sug. Charged with Theft
John Niaras was arrested by Patrolman Palwaed Janes and held at Police Headquarters. He faces theft charges after Constantino Menestio reported being robbed of over $80 this morning on the street.
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John Niaras
Palwaed Janes
Ile
Po- Hier
Cite Court
Constantino Menestio
Street
Wiaras
Motorman Sees Roller Before Fatal Ferry Street Collision
Motorman Chaves Hennigan faced charges after a trolley car struck a roller on Ferry Tales vard in Stratford on September 14. Coron Phelan held him as crimin ny responsible for the death of Conductor Koenig, with Koenig dying on the Bridgeport traspire. Hadine states Hennigan saw the road roller and did not stare until within tan of the machine.
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Chaves Hennigan
Mote Arman
Wyster Rand
Articles of Association Filed with Town Clerk
Articles of Association were filed with the town clerk yesterday. The corporation, named to promote religious study and moral instruction, lists subscribers including Joseph A. Lehoviel, Jacob Ware, Dewis Moldwan, Tarey SB. Wright, Jacob Klein and Abe Crossinger.
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Inverpowmited
Hebrew Tree
Joseph A. Lehoviel
Jacob Ware
Dewis Moldwan
Tarey SB. Wright
Jacob Klein
Abe Crossinger
Unclear street incident leaves boy at St Vincent’s hospital
A boy was injured while crossing Sidoks and Pembroke streets and was taken to St Vincent’s hospital after receiving aid on scene. A finetured injury involving a jitney is mentioned, with a $1 measure of aid reported. The report cites St Vincent’s as the destination for treatment.
Unclear Army Bombardment Report From Metz Front Lines
Fragmented war dispatch details heavy shelling near Metz and surrounding areas. Mentions connections to Conflans and Mongionnes, casualties, damaged equipment, and Allied air activity. Names Capt. James A. Meissner and other figures while noting missing and unaccounted personnel.
Allies Demand Rhine Towns and Allied Push In France
London reports Allies demand Rhine towns as forces in France gather for a possible night offensive to break German lines. Vienna notes signals of capitulation amid Austrian Hungarian political upheaval and negotiations involving Charles and Archduke Joseph seek a political solution.
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PAIS
Paptl
Austrht
Ft Providened Sovernmen
Mematia
Wilson
Arbeiter Acitung
Vienna
Michael Ar Olxt
Pamy
Lammaseh
Wavaly
Budapest
Charles
Andrassy
Austrians Plead For Intercession As War Rages In Europe
A report from London and Italian fronts describes Austrians seeking intervention from Lansing as British Tenth Army advances along the Piave and Montiyo rivers. British and American forces seize enemy positions, take prisoners, and push toward strategic rail and road centers Conegliano and Valdobbiadeno, amid continuing aerial and naval actions in a widening conflict across the Italian and Austrian fronts.
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Conflins
Mets
Ile Moselle
Spincourt Aml Centary-Baroneyurt
Batte
Progran
Viagve
Baille
Adriatia
Tenth Army
Hunacy
London
Iilish Tenth Army
Piave
Tenth
Austrians Move Back Along 40 Mile Front
Vienna dispatch reports Austria Hungary seeks U S mediation through Count Andrassy for immediate peace negotiations on all fronts. The note to Secretary Taft requests intervention to secure an immediate pause and an overture toward negotiations, amid wartime pressures and diplomatic twists.
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Yi Basil
Austria Hungary
Count Andrassylaus
Taansing
Wilson
API
Begi
Siappare
Breday
Cretan
Psesteennt
Aosta
Cela
Knights of Columbus Leader To Speak On War Work Drive
Father McCivney will headline a series of three meetings promoting the United War Work Campaign, running November 1 to 18 to raise $170,000 for YWCA, Salvation Army, and allied groups. The speaker lineup includes editor Samuel Buckleham and other clergy as arrangements are finalized.
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Yastor
St. Charles
Knights of Columbus
Aretstine
United War Work
Salvation Armay
Mc Ciones
Sievern
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Iemilten Bolt
New York Independent
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Unite
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Knights of Colamiurs
Medvard
Bucklegham
Vine
Navy Induction Registration for Septem ber Registrants
AW registrants and deferred class members are eligible for induction into the Navy. Interested individuals at 2944 Chapel Street, New Haven, should file intent for enlistment. action includes medical and qualification review. Eligible roles include officers, aviation, engineering, quartermaster, carpentry, hospital corpsmen, and more with age ranges around 18 to 40.
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United States
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Caillaux Trial Highlights French Plot Claims Amid War Speech
Paris reports recount ex Premier Caillaux and others facing trial as prosecutor Lescouvé cites Caillaux handwriting and documents found in Florence to argue alleged conspiracies against France. He links Minotto and Von Seebeck to a broader plan with Germany, Italy, and Spain to disrupt the Entente and renew war.
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Jreench Senate
Caillaux
Louis Loustulot
Paul Cony
Theodore Lesseauve
M. Lescouve
M. Caillaus
Florence
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France
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Spain
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Russia
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Berlin
Woman Held for Observation After Hillside Detention
Mary Williams alias Bridget Delaney of New York City was taken to Hillside after being found wandering on Water Street. Police found $430 in cash and a money order on her, and Dr Burns noted she appeared mildly demented. She will be held for observation at the hospital.
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Bridget Delaney
New York City
Sho
Hillside
Water Street
Aine
Bridgeport
Bour
B.T. Burns
Emerfency Hospital
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New York
Great Northwest
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Citizens' Party Leader Protests Election Confusion
A chaotic front page item describes protests by a Citizens' Party head amid alleged ballot machine misuses and partisan maneuvering. The piece links to Democratic-leaning groups and cites a city attorney discussion on election legality and voter implications.
Bill Keems Enlists in Army Quartermaster Stevedore Division
William J. Kiem of Yonkers, longtime National League umpire, announced his enlistment in the stevedore division of the army quartermaster department. He is 41 years old.
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Keem
Yonkers
Willian
J. Kiem
Army Quartermaster Department
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