Austro-Hungarian Peace Proposal Pushes Dialog
The note from Austro-Hungary invites confidential, nonbinding talks among belligerents at a neutral location to examine prerequisites for rapid peace negotiations. The effort, supported by allied powers, acknowledges past failures but stresses a path of negotiation over continued military force to resolve Europe’s war and outlines shared interest in a world order based on general peace principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria- Hungary
Europe
Steve
Holy See
Austria-Hungary
Amsterdam
Wilson
House of Commons
Balfour
Germany
Lloyd-George
Rhine
New Haven Pays Tribute to Boys of 102d Infantry
New Haven marks the first anniversary of the 102d Infantry departure with a parade in which 30 000 plus participants join state and city officials. An honor tablet for 76 fallen New Haveners is unveiled, followed by a mass meeting at Yale Wolseyhall with patriotic songs and medal awards to mothers of servicemen.
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New Havin
102D
Connecticut
New Haven
New
Marcus H. Halcomb
David Fitzgerald
102D Infantry
Red Cross
Tuzzgerald
Wolseyhall
Yale
Baby Summons Proves To Be Stabbing Case
City ambulance responded to a call about a baby ill at 132 Lexington Avenue last evening around six. Dr. Harry E. Weis found Charles Maretto with a deep gash in the left leg, said to have been inflicted with a stiletto by Charles Patrieno of 68 Highland Avenue, who escaped after the cut. Maretto was taken to St Vincent's Hospital. Patrieno remained at large at press time.
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City
Lexington Avenue
Harry E. Weis
Charles Maretto
Charles Patrieno
Highland Avenue
Maretto
St. Vincent's Hospital
Patrieno
Prisoner Refuses Life in America After Coffee House Assault
Alexander Mohammed of 704 Main Street was taken into custody after an alleged assault on Louis Deebel at 710 Main Street coffee house just after 8:36 last night. Three witnesses were questioned but not held as authorities prepare for morning court. fragmented text also touches on international peace discussions and mutual understanding between belligerent states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alexander Mohammed
Main Street
Louis Deebel
Hearts Of The World film approved by Bridgeport crowd
Nearly 3 600 viewers saw Poli theater's first showing of Hearts Of The World, praised as a war film showing authentic battle scenes from France and the western front. Audiences hissed at Kaiser sympathizers as the German side was depicted. a love plot threads through the carnage and realism. Soldiers attended in force, including Polish troops in the boxes, with shows continuing all week.
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Jhoarts
Poli
America
Hisses
Entenlia
Hite
France
Brrttel
Secies
Celebration For 1918 Columbus Day Planned By Italian Welfare
Preparations by the Italian Welfare committee for Columbus Day 1918 call for a large parade of Italian societies and clubs and a patriotic rally at Poli's theatre on Sunday October 13. Agostino De Biase of New York will speak, with emphasis on unity and peace among belligerents to end the prolonged conflict. The note also mentions a proposed confidential peace discussion among belligerent governments, to be mediated through your excellency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Poli
Agostino de Biase
New York
U-boat Murder Case Ties To Peace Offer War Moves
The article reports on a German peace overture via Emperor Charles amid Allied pressure. It notes Allied skepticism toward nonbinding talks, renewed U-boat attacks off the Atlantic coast, and continued Allied offensives on the Western Front with Pontoon-type gains near Soissons and Saint Quentin as Mangin’s forces press the German line.
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Moehe Haintier
Washington Alls
Bosdsia
Morperat Willigar
Terran Bibiana Ring
Galway Castle
Uba
Atlantic
Cqasl
Canadia
Abala
Lorraine
France
Wrenen
Dershina
Flute
Sto Quentin
Iran
Mangin
Soissons
Withey
Topyde
Veteran J H Blakeman Stricken at Home in Stratford
J H Blakeman commander of Isfias Howe post of the Grand Army of the Republic, stricken with a paralytic shock at his Stratford home yesterday morning. He has served in the Civil War and is a longtime Stratford official and political candidate. His condition was described as serious but improving last night as he rests with physician Dr W B Cogswell attending. The 1861 veteran is a former Stratford town assessor and has been active in local politics, with his Senate bid in progress before the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blakeman
Isfias Howe, Sr
Oronoghe
Stratford
Daitler
Tre
W. B. Cogswell
Commandant Blakeman
Benny J. Seeles
Tlakeman
17Th Conncticut Volunteer Infantry
Chias Howe
Tost
Hartford
Lawrence Spamer
Blakeman
Orenocmue
Police And Firemen Thrift Drive On In Earnest
Police and firemen in the city launched a thrift stamp drive beginning Saturday night. By 11 o clock they had sold 500 worth and requested 1 500 more, aided by W. S. Mayer and W. T. Meyer of Bridgeport post office. Officers visited Water street on Sunday, finding strong civic spirit though per person purchases varied. Firemen, on 24 hours duty, push ahead with planned stunts to finish strong. The drive is financed by Hincks Bros. and Co with Walter B Las and Summer Simpson backing, and four hundred workers sold thrift stamps Saturday, tallying about 880 000 in city sales.
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Messrs
W. 3. Mayer
W. T. Meyer
Bridge- Part
Puttolman Samuel Welly
T. McNamara
H. Sherwood
Water Street
Wrk
Hincks Bros. and Co
Walter B. Las Summer Simpson
American Flier Bags Four Bodies Behind Hun Lines
An American aerial observer Horace Lake and pilot Bertram Wiedecker reported by Associated Press from Lorraine that four Germans were killed behind enemy lines. The plane dodged shell fire, and the observer quickly eliminated the quartet with machine gun fire.
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Lorraine
Associated Press
Horace Lake
Washington, D. C
Bertram Wiedecker
Assault charge after incident on Jane Street and West Avenue
James Myizich was arrested near midnight for assault on Anthony Lutkowsky of 456 Jane Street. Lutkowsky received treatment for a scalp laceration at the emergency hospital by Dr Frank E. Gavt, while Myizich was taken to the Second Precinct station.
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Anthony Lutkowsky
Jane Street
James Myizich
West Avenue
Second Precinct
Lutkowsky
Emergen
Frank E. Gavt
First Army Advances Three Miles in Counterattack
First Army pushed three miles forward luring and capturing prisoners from a countering force. Three other counterattacks were smashed with little damage. Belgian captives were taken as Germans retreated and many prisoners were added at Vigneulles woods. German expectations of a later American attack and diversions are noted. Prisoners appeared content, impressed by American rations.
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Convetad Assantt
Septembber
Vigneulles
British Advance Near St. Quentin Amid Stale Front Claims
British flags claim progress north and south of Holnonwood as Allied lines push northwest of St. Quentin. The war office reports repelled German attacks in the Tresca nt and La Bassee sectors and says hostile artillery was active along the front. Paris dispatch notes gains south of St. Quentin toward Fontaine les Cleres with hundreds of prisoners taken and aviation support aiding offensives near Conflans, Chambley, and Mars-la-Tour.
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London
St. Quentin
Holnonwead
Trescat
Cambrai
Maissenasy
Sguthas
Niles
Buissemay
Horthiwest
Togethne
Paris
War Office
Airnes
Fontaine Les Cleres
Oise Anl
Aisne
Alle- Wonk
Saney
Colles Sur Ateno
Marval
Conflans
Chambley
Vienennes Les Fleiflanchates
Mars Ia Tour
Cawal
Oise
Wei
Vauxcuillon
Felles Sur -Alsoe
Rideless Sundays Bring Traffic Changes In Bridgeport
Reported in Bridgeport last night a serious accident pinned a worker between freight cars at the American Tube and Stamping yard near East Tend, leaving him in critical condition at Bridgeport Hospital. Police note a surge in unlicensed drivers and a drop in auto accidents during the rideless Sunday, with about 400 registered riders but only around 100 cars seen on the roads.
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Tanhacl Street
Hamilton Street
Bridgeport
American Tube and Stamping Company
Street
Yeste
Hi Saw
Sherman Street
Arthur Ceney
Ast Washington Inc
Se Precinct
Ap Eatly
Connecticut
Pershing Reports 200 Guns Taken
Washington press dispatch states General Pershing’s communique reveals American and French forces cut the St. Mihiel salient in 27 hours. They liberated over 150 square miles, captured 15,000 prisoners and more than 300 guns plus hundreds of machine guns and trench mortars, with vast enemy stores abandoned.
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Washington
St. Mihiel
Pershing
War Department
American Expeditionary Forces
Jautny
Ani
Saliant
Maleriat
Grateful mother lauds Father John’s Medicine in Omaha era ad
Oakland Nebraska letter from Mrs Swan Pear describes three children Morenee Harold and Glenwood regaining health after using Father John’s Medicine. The promoter claims the tonic built them up during illness and cold or cough. The ad touts a wholesome food remedy free from alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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Oakland
Nebraska
Swan Pear
Morenee
Harold
Glenwood
Ebuther John
John
Elling
Two Youths Hurt In Batting Collision At Beach Woods
Charles Lebannon aged 17 of S ford avenue is in Bridg hospital with facial lacerations and possible concussion after a collision with John McGovern at Beach Woods in Jack avenue during a chase for a foul ball. McGovern, son of Police Sergeant John Govern, suffered a lip laceration and eye contusion. Both were treated by Dr. Harry H. Weis andLebanon was later moved to the hospital, condition described as resting calmly.
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Charles Lebannon
Sford Avenue
Bridg Hospital
John McGovern
Stratford Avenue
Beach's Woods
Jack Avenue
Beth Young
Lebanon
McGovern
John Govern
Harry H. Weis
E Gency Hospital
Leb
War bureau offers 100 free seats to men and sailors
The War bureau formed by Matt Saunders at Poli's theatre announces 100 free seats for soldiers in uniform and a similar offer for sailors. Hearts of the Winken on the battlefields France is described as a great attraction to the fighting forces in America.
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War Bureau
Matt Saunders
Poli
United State
France
Ameri
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