Allied Forces Break Turkish Line In Mesopotamia and Palestine Drive
British and French forces led a sweeping advance across a sixteen mile front from the Jordan to the Mediterranean, taking over 3,000 Turkish prisoners and seizing railway junctions while advancing in Mesopotamia and along the Aegean theater. Allied naval gunfire cleared coastal roads as Hedjas tribesmen press eastern Jordan operations, with further gains reported in Macedonia and northern Russia as markets of victory widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Mediterranean
Belgium
France
Italy
Balkans
Palestine
Allenby
Cavairy
Jordan Valley
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Guanliernd
St. Ghent Din Macs
Coanthian
Lyervety
Teororaloch
Quentin
Soissons
Tha Reneh
Vailly
St. Misiel
Metz
Macedonia
House Passes Big Revenue Bill
The article reports on the House voting on a large revenue bill with amendments. It notes attempts to exempt privates from income tax, a Treasury-approved amendment denied, and a California representative's proposal for wine producers to extract alcohol from wine. Longworth praises the bill as a strong wartime measure and a response to pacifist proposals from Austria.
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Mnore
Austin
Tennessee
Ropiunlean
Treasury Department
Kahn
Calif
Stafford
Wisconsin
Republican
Longworth
Ohio
Slovak War Fund Drive Nets Concert for Creche
Campaigners in CS push a $50,000 Slovak war fund drive with nine army camps today. Miliuta Worntan of Trifgepom leads events including a concert at Paris Theatre featuring Miss Ant es Fabry and the Slovak choral union, aiming to raise funds for the war fund. Proceeds go to the Slovak cause as health campaigns report influenza camp totals and pneumonia concerns across multiple camps.
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Creche
Neldgeparr
Miliuta Worntan
Trifgepom
Charse
Alan
Paris Theatre
Antes Fabry
Dbust
New York
Selo
Francis A
Pangrac
Avia
Cavallortt Rustiewna
Masevent
Ass Arten
Abrys Mb
Totate
Economist
Baritong Selo
Wraneig A
Tonerad
Janitis’ Chor
Wabey
Idl
Wn Po
Cxedhos
Diane Ery
Dun Hua’ Choral Union
Irancia WA
Tlife
Paradise
Mary Helen Brown
Annie Laurie
Fady Tohru
Scott Robin
Trobin
Raa Song
Charles Colbert Spross
Anton Fabry
Jemil J. Polak
Wits
Generel Gorgas
Wis
Devens
Mass
Chump Gee
Vaw
Chimp Devens
Merritt
Lewes
Coneral Wues
Pb. Ic Health Service
Hawt
Newport
Countey
Connecticut Bans Shipment of Seed Corn From Massachusetts
An order prohibiting shipment of fresh corn seed and corn stalks from Massachusetts into Connecticut was issued in New Haven. Director I H Jenkins of the state agricultural experiment station, with Governor Holcomb’s approval, cites risk from the European corn borer and the danger of introducing it to Connecticut if shipments continue.
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New Havin
Fredn Corh
Connecticut
Massachusetts
I. H. Jenkins
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Holcomb
Norwalk Council Debates War Quarters and Costs
Norwalk council adopts a resolution allowing continued use of city rooms in the Assembly hall for the draft board division during the war, despite Mayor Donovan’s objections. The measure would last through the war or lease expiration, with concerns about paying excessive costs and fairness to Norwalk’s citizens.
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Bell Fair
Division 14
Carl Axel Haratrom
Giaitnoens
Comuasimnridan Ch
Yonovean
Murphy
Norwalk
United States
Crowder
Carl
$1,000 Bank Book For Lucky One Draw Planned
Volunteers at Broad street store collected coupons from outlying districts as a $1,000 rent gift prize. If the winner is absent, they may claim the prize later by contacting Chairman Hincks. A parade is set for Monday at 7:45 PM, starting Wheeler's lot, with city workers and Boy Scouts marching to celebrate campaign success. City hall staff led by City Clerk J. Alex Robinson have sold over $2,900 in Thrift stamps at Main and Golden Hill.
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Biles
Minute Wmen
Broad Street
Hincks
Wheeler's Lot
Main
Congress Streets
State
Broad
Elm Streets
J. Alex
Robinson
Main and
Golden Hill
Stop Transfer Of Labor Here
Report on draft concerns at Bridgeport with labor boards and draft interference. Noting complaints about outside businessrooms and influences on workers. Some leaving the city were intercepted as operations continued.
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Bridgeport
Factory Reinstates Worker After Firing
A large factory faced a board ruling over a fired employee. After testimony, the firm chose to reinstate the man instead of contesting the decision. He had previously worked two hours longer than others and was told to stop. The company cited loyalty and obedience in settling the dispute.
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Wein
Tin
Canel
Halad
Prani
Sida
Greenwich Society Moves Swiftly in War Cirle
Greenwich society circles war effort with social updates and engagements. Alfred Gilbert Smith of Kiulgewool is back in Washington on a government mission. Miss Mar doro Gillshuit and Lieutenant Brush announce engagements. Several officers and locals, including Roy Denystyne, are noted for service and future weddings.
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Greenwich
Orenwich
Senk
Spe Citlj
Alfred Gilbert Smith
Kiulgewool Derive
Shig Ward
Washington
George B. Vincent
Grean- Wiech
Rockefeller Foundation
Institute of Arts and Science
Columble University
Naval Aviation Corps
Navel Aeronau Les Juice
Micine
Th A. Welloge
Boulder
Colom
Masterkirds Kellogg
Mead
M Ephrain Mead
M Ephram
N. QO
Mimilie Ward
Dro
Andrew Ward
Havemeyer
Edward Weimar
Burnshore
Weier
Fort Hamilton
Misa Annaboli
Newmiun Holly
Portchester
Roy Denvstyne
Creencian
Port Chester
Lee Bo Lhomas
Willon Kitte
Dearstyne
Marine Hospital
Alexander
Maryland State Agriculural
e@flese
Liso
George Washington University
Flolly
Second Congregational
Churel
New London Reports Six Influenza Deaths
New London reports six influenza deaths as the Spanish influenza sweeps the city since September 10. Three victims are in the service and three are civilians. The city has 600 to 700 cases, with over 890 in uniform. Daily new cases range 30 to 40, with naval hospital loading and transfers to convalescent hospital increasing. The city is under quarantine restricting sailors and soldiers from leaving without a physician permit except in urgent cases.
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New London
Nival
Jeridry
Wuntik
Naval
Ity
Mansion at Ridgefield Changes Hands
Greenwich Sept 20 The country residence of the late Colonel Knox Downesbury at Ridgefield has been sold by Ladd and Nichols. The purchaser's name is withheld. The Elizabethan style house, designed by P. Y W Gilbert, features 24 bedrooms and about 300 acres of land. Colonel Knox spent over $1,000,000 on alterations and improvements.
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Creenwich
Colonel Knox
Downesbury
Ridgefield
Ladd & Nichols
No Student Nurses In Bridgeport For Overseas Service
A wartime notice discusses student nurses being sent to aid overseas service, with Bridgeport as a likely destination. It notes the Army Medical Department plans to use graduate and student nurses, creating hospital assistants and convalescent hospital roles, while outlining eligibility, training, and age requirements.
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Bridgeport
Leas
Odlelal Vw, S
Ian Alile Ords
Mianee
Ace
Mechel Department
Army School of Nursing
Army
America
Army Medical Department
Ordear
Greenwich Spire Rebuilt, Half Inch Taller at Church
The new spire of the Heconml Congroagitional church will be dedicated on Wednesday October 27 with three days of celebration. Built by CL Wy Wy Will’s Construction Co of New York and designed by William J. Lubby, it rises taller than the old spire by about a half inch and cost roughly 760,000.
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von Wuesdhey
Orlabar
Apouk
Ani
Webu
Feck & Inches
Wwellervane
CL Wy Wills Construction Commty
New York
William Js. Lubby
Leoniard Drdbity
Long Beon
Leong Island Samed
New London
Austrian War Report From Venetian Front Details
Official Austrian war bulletin from Vienna via London reports enemy penetrations north of Monte Di Valhalla and Col Del Rosso repelled by counter thrusts. In Asolone region Italian assaults were repulsed in bitter hand to hand fighting with heavy enemy losses. At San Dona the enemy line along the Hermat Lo ervosshe river was attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivienna
London
Monte di Valhalla
Col del Rosso
Asolone
San Dona
Bridgeport Man at Archangel to Take Consulate
Shelby TF Strother American consul to Russia travels to Archangel aboard a U S warship with seven other Russian bound officials. He left London in June and notes England’s quiet capital as women take on civic and munition roles while American soldiers sailors and Red Cross nurses are honored by the king. Washington observes Women in War Work Day on October 4.
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Shelby TF
Strother
Russia
Archanel
Pha White 2
United States
Francishen
Air
London
England
Ted Cross
MADOC
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mes Adoo
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