German Emperor Orders Austro-Hungarians and Russians to Fight
German emperor on September 10 issued an order to mobilize Austro-Hungarians and Germans in Russia to join Russian Soviet troops and oppose Japan and its allies. Finland Opens Doors amid Anarchy. In Ayer Massachusetts, 28 deaths from influenza and pneumonia among Camp Devens soldiers. a town quarantine bars soldiers from entering without a written pass, officers exempt.
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Ssues
Russia
Vologda
Ayer
Finland
Sucia
Peking
Associated Press
Japan
Mass
Camp Devens
War Labor Board Opens Hearing at 2 O'clock Today
The Taft-Walsh War Labor Board plans to sit in Bridgeport civil superior court room around 2 pm to hear grievances under the Eidlitz award. Employers and workers will present requests. sessions open to the public as space allows. Alpheus Winter may accompany the board from Washington.
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Taft-Walsh
Civil Superior Court
Alpheus Winter
Exminer
Washington
Bridgeport
102nd Infantry Praised for Courageous War Service
The 102nd Infantry, Connecticut men, part of the 26th Division, is praised by Major General Clarence R. Edwards in a general order after emerging from its third major battle. The unit fought in the St Mihiel drive and beyond, reportedly suffered few injuries while achieving objectives and taking prisoners.
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102D
Connecticut
Clarence KR. Edwards
White
Marne
Pershing
St. Mihiel
Conners Leet Boys
Metz
C. FB. Hesselcrave
Manchester
Tour Bors
Soissons
Edwards
New England
500 Americans Landed Are Influenza Victims
An Atlantic port report notes nearly 600 American soldiers landed and sent to hospitals for treatment as the Spanish influenza spread. In Newport News naval district there is a marked improvement with 45 new cases and five deaths reported in the second district.
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Atlantic
Newport
Rrl
Naval District
Mills Dead as Outcome of Assault in Fairfield
Prominent Fairfield contractor Joseph Doherty of 60 Whitney Avenue was re arrested on a manslaughter charge in the death of Frederick Millis, 60, who died at St Vincent's Hospital after a dispute at the Strat field hotel Saturday evening. Coroner John J. Phelan will hold a preliminary examination at 9:30 this morning. Millis, born in Fairfield, known for outdoor pursuits and walking daily to the city, died from injuries after a whiskey bottle was struck and Mills fell. Millis was noted for tenderness to his aged mother and refused trolleys or cars, preferring to walk.
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Frederick
Millis
Fairfield
St. Vincent's Hospital
Stratfield Hotel
Joseph Doherty
Whitney Avenues
Mills
Woherty
Wairfield
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
New York City
Airfield
Dier
Sen
Women Ordnance Dept Attaches to Wear Uniforms
Bridgeport division officers discuss uniforms for female Ordnance Department workers. A vote among female employees approved wearing uniforms, likely navy blue or khaki tailored suits. Chevrons for positions such as stenographers clerks bookkeepers and telephone operators will indicate ranks.决
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Bridgeport
Ordnance Department
Bookkean«Ers
Haig Breaks Through German Defenses At Four Points
British forces under Field Marshal Haig smashed German lines across four sectors on the Scarpe front. Near Gavre nne and east of the Scarpe, two mile fronts advanced with several occupied strong points recaptured, while north of Epehy and south of Villers-Guislain allied troops pushed forward and repelled counterattacks. Prisoners were taken in operations north of the Scarpe, and a local enemy assault near Moeuvres was repulsed.
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London
Taig
War Office
Gaverne
Scarpe
Wast
Behy
Epechy
Haig
Villers Guislain
Moeurvres
Scarp River
Gavrelle
Stand at Ypres Described by Veteran Officer
Lieutenant EH G Milsom, a Canadian veteran, recounts Ypres battle scenes and gas warfare at a public talk in Gridgeport. He describes near annihilation of his regiment, the defense of England, and the Great Cathedral as shells burst and civilians flee.
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Ypres
EH. G. Milsom
National Rvice Section
United States Shipping Hour
Planta and Pols
George W. Wheeler
Flo
Kaisar
Calnia
Milsoni
Gosserl
f@ lising
Ano Omeen
Toms
England
Milsom
Stratford Man Wins War Savings Stamp Lottery
Stratford resident George W. Smith of Rockwell Avenue found a winning War Savings stamp number 1140 055 among a batch of 100 tickets bought at Read store during the first week of the campaign. He will claim the reward for thrift bank book and plans to use the $1000 toward his Liberty Bond subscription. Smith, 37, is described as a former secretary of a Readport company and now an accountant, whose win was announced yesterday after noon.
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George W. Smith
Rockwell Avenue
Stratford
Smith
WW. T. Neeks
War Savings
Kidgseport Chain
Americans raid German lines near St Mihiel in September
American troops conducted two successful raids northeast of St Mihiel near Waumont and southeast of Haumont, taking 29 and five prisoners respectively. Patrols reported German casualties and prisoners, while Germans answered with artillery as American raiders pressed into Haumont and observed dugouts and machine gun positions. The first barrage began after midnight, the second at 8 am, each lasting two hours, with continued German digging and trenches evident nearby.
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Lorraine
Associated Press
St. Mihiel
Waumont
Haumont
Chatey
Cermans
Jehting
Plate
Crarmans
Haumant
Montmmartin
Two Submarines to Be Launched at Lake Torpedo Plant
Two submarines the R-23 and R-27 will go into the water at one o'clock today at the Lake Torpedo Boat plant. The event caps a period of rapid work despite wet weather as workers celebrate a record pace and looming trials for another boat. Mrs. EF. A. Miklund and Miss Marie Louise Tos christen the vessels R-98, with officials and naval officers in attendance.
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Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Lake Company
Uncle Sam
EF. A. Mklund
Mearie Tleuise Tos
Tudge Carl Woster
Nazareth Captured With Other Towns
London. General Allenby's forces in Palestine have taken 18,000 Turkish prisoners and captured 120 guns, four airplanes, and substantial transport. The advance virtually annihilates Ottoman forces in the region with surprisingly light British losses.
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London
Associated Press
Allenby
Palestine
Nazareth and nearby towns captured by British forces
London dispatch reports British cavalry between the Jordan and the Mediterranean advanced about sixty miles from initial positions and seized Nazareth Afule and Beisan. General Allenby’s troops surround portions of the Ottoman army and are gathering scattered forces and transport arriving from the south.
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London
Jordan
Mediterranean
Palestine
Nazareth
Afule
Beisan
British War Office
Allenby
Official Statement Tells How Foe Was Wiped Out
British war office reports 18 000 Turkish prisoners and 720 guns captured as forces push toward Leudsjan Samaria Birafur line. Cavalry shut enemy avenues of escape near Jordan and Nazareth while Demer rail, bridges and lines are destroyed. More than 8 000 prisoners and 100 guns counted with heavy losses to Turkish forces retreating under air and German support.
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Foe
London
Jalestine
British War Office
Birafur
Leudsjan-Samaria
Jerusalem-Nabulus
Jenin
Beissan
Jordan Valley
Sred Dameer
Lake Tiberias
Nazareth
Jordan
Jisr ed-Dameer
Bidieh
Baka
Messadieh
Nabulus
Khan-Jibehr
El-Mugheir
Es- Sawieh
Afule
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War Labor Board
South New England
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102Nd Infantry
Jos. Doherty
Ordnance Dept
Lieut
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George W. Smutie
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Motor Transportation Service
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Macedonia
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