Amiens Front Holds Safe Advance Across Picardy
Allied forces report successful advance along a 12 mile Picardy front with Max depth 2000 yards in the Lys valley sector. Plessier-Rozainvillers captured by French. Fresnoy Chausee taken. over 14 000 German prisoners taken. Locon Le Cornet Malo Quentin Pacault and Es-sais in British hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ities
Matic Ung
Beit
Moriancourt
Chapilly
Somme River
Morcourt
Harbon and
Caix
Amiens-Roye Road
Mezieres
Plessier-Rozainvillers-Laneuville
Plessier-Rozainvillers
le Quesnel
Somme
Morlancourt
Allied Captures Reach About Fifty Thousand
Allied forces report more than 14,000 German prisoners captured in the Picardy offensive, bringing total captives to about 50,000 since the Marne drive began July 18. Recovered French territory nears 900 to 1,000 square miles, with gun counts too large to estimate accurately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picardy
Marne
Allies close on Amiens as 15000 prisoners fall
Paris dispatch reports about fifteen thousand Allied prisoners captured on the Picardy front with a German general overpowered in his sleep. Basle cites General Unverzagt killed on the Marne front. British and French advances reach twelve miles, with 14000 plus Germans captured. The Amiens base is secured, and German lines retreat beyond the Somme as the triple offensive comes into focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picardy
Aisne-Marne
Picardy Front
Agence
I.N
Paris
Basle
Unverzagt
Marne
Italian War Office warns of possible Austro Hungarian offensive
Rome August 9 indications point to a new Austro Hungarian push on the Italian front. Two assaults against the Col del Rosso salient were repelled by Italian troops. Artillery duels continue in the Setti Commune sector where heavy fighting has occurred in recent offensives, but Italian forces hold firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Col del Rosso
Setti
State Guard Camp Plans for Labor Day Niantic Trip
Sixth Regiment officers inform an informal meeting that a three day training camp over Labor Day is not desirable due to war work. General Burpee offers Niantic camp and equipment for the Sixth Regiment. attendance is voluntary and participants will be amalgamated into new companies on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niantic
Burpee
Auto Trucks Get Priority In War Production
Washington August 9 priority guidance assigns iron steel and fuel to auto truck manufacturers as a war industry adjunct to transport. Edwin B Parker of the priorities commission says new plants should be discouraged since existing capacity suffices. Manufacturers must file monthly sworn statements on essential production and stock on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwin B. Parker
The
War Industres Board
Health Of Troops In Camps Good
The general health of troops in U S camps remains satisfactory. In larger camps with new recruits measles is prevalent and pneumonia shows an increase of 34 cases from the prior week. Deaths rose slightly to 109 last week from 104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Gorgas
Stamford and Norwalk Lines Resume After Shutdown
Stamford reports traffic on the Stamford and Norwalk Street railway systems resumed at 10:17 a.m. after a 3 hour 20 minute outage caused by a blowout at Cos Cob power house. A rumor that labor trouble caused the tie-up was denied by Cos Cob officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Norwalk
West Farms
N. Y
Cos Cob Power House
Cos Cob
Woman Posing as Domestic Robs Stamford Merchant
A woman who gained domestic work at Hyman Newstadt's Stamford home stole about $500 in jewelry when left alone and fled. Police reviewed the case as a theft by an assumed housekeeper, with Newstadt reporting the loss today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Hyman Newstad
First self serve grocery opens in Lakewood Ohio
Lakewood Ohio debuts a so called self service grocery where patrons select items and only present purchases to a cashier for charging adjustments. The experiment claims to be the first of its kind in the country and marks a shift in shopping convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood, O
Air Medals Awarded by American Aero Club
The foreign service committee awarded war medals to four aviators: one Belgian Lieut. W. Coppens, a British airman named Bel, and two Italian aviators. The ceremony took place in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Foreign Service Committee
American Aero Club Today
Lieut. W. Coppens
Clearing House Statement for New York Aug 8
Sub-treasury debit equals 921,613 dollars with exchanges totaling 521,568,653 dollars and balances standing at 73,977 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Treasury
Army extension bill progress and draft scope debated
Washington report on the new army extension appropriation bill nearing presentation to Congress. Secretary Baker testifies on draft ages, registration date, and the plan to extend deferments and manage college students. An amendment to penalize workers who strike is noted amid aircraft program oversight and forthcoming subcommittee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Baker
Senate
House
War Department
March
Mann
Senate Military Affaiis
Big Gun Plant In France Rival To Krupp Works
The War Department announced a monster heavy gun plant and reclamation base to be built in France for the American expeditionary forces. Costing 25 to 30 million dollars, the facility will reboot heavy railroad guns and save more than the its value. A 500 foot long lathe will be the largest in existence, so long that plans account for earth curvature to keep alignment.
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U. S
France
Krupp Works
Washington
Krupps
Essen
Germany
War Department
Washington Monument
North Dakota
Spain to Establish Neutrality in Grave Hour
Reports from Madrid today say Spain must take strict steps to ensure absolute neutrality as ministries conclude deliberations over sinking of Spanish ships by German submarines. The Diario and Universal call it a grave hour while allies mistrust Spain and urge a firm stand.
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Spain
Agence Radio
Paris
Madrid
Diaro
Universal
British Offensives Open Front From Lawe to Melville
In Flanders and London Aug 9 the British have begun a new offensive on the Flanders front and a simultaneous drive on the Picardy plains. The British line between the Lawe river and the Sector northwest of Melville has advanced to depths of more than 2000 yards, according to the war office. Melville lies about 25 miles north of Arras and south of the Lawe river.
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Flanders
London
Picardy Plains
Lawe River
Melville
War Office
Arras
Centenarian Celebrates in Beloit Wisconsin
Beloit notes centenarian George B. Dyer who ran a Washington hotel during the Civil War. Confined to a wheelchair, he recently celebrated his 100th birthday at his Beloit home. He moved to the city in 1893 and previously farmed nearby.
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Beloit
Wis
George B. Dyer
Washington, D. C
Shipping Board Seeks Whipple for General Counsel
Sherman Whipples of Boston has been offered the post of general counsel for the United States Shipping Board. The present holder is John Barton Paine, who also serves as general counsel for the Railways Administration. It is planned Paine will devote all time to the railways.
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Shipping Board
Whipple
Washington
Sherman Whipples
Boston
United States Shipping Board
John Barton Paine
Railways Administration
Paine
Railways
Robbery in St Louis Hinders City Resident
In St Louis on August 9 Sam Tacklen of the city was held by two highwaymen while a third actor robbed him of $1. Tacklen exclaimed the assailants nearly perforated his head during the incident.
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St. Louis
Sam Tacklen
Tacklen
Sub-Treasury Report Shows Cash Gain at Banks
The Sub-Treasury in New York reports a cash gain of 344000 from banks on Thursday, bringing the weekly net increase since Friday to 5431000. The report outlines a strong banking contribution to the Treasury’s liquidity as markets respond.
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Sub-Treasury
New York
Officer's Reserve Camps Artillery School Details
Memorandum from the commanding officer sets dates for artillery officers school at Camp Zachary Taylor Kentucky. Major H S Wygant of Wesleyan University received word that eligibles within and above draft age may apply and be called within one month of their chosen entry date. Candidates must be 20 years 8 months or older and under 45 on admission with a high school education and strong arithmetic geometry and algebra skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field ‘Artillery
Camp Zachary Taylor
Kentucky
Manding
H. S. Wygant
Wesleyan University
Army
Artillery Officers
Camp Taylor
Major Wygant
Artillery Officers’ School
Carter
Wygant
United States
Infantry Central Officers
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Camp Hancock
Augusta
Retired Miner James O Thomas Slashes Wrist in Crisis
James O Thomas, 84, a former miner and ranchman now living with his sister Miss Emily Thomas at 28 Trench Hill, attempted suicide by slashing his left wrist and arm with a razor. He traveled from Union, Ohio, to Haddam-born, died not. he was under care of Dr Charles B Young and then taken to the C H I on a temporary commitment.
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James O. Thomas
Emily Thomas
Trench Hil
Mr. Thomas
Union
Ohio
Haddam
James Thomas
Lydia Hubard Thomas
Charles B. Young
Berndt Marksman Marriage In Hartford With Markham Family
Portland couple Mr and Mrs R L Markham and their sons attended the Hartford wedding of Esther Elizabeth Markham to Herbert M Berndt of New Britain. The ceremony at Mrs Raymond C Brainerds home was led by Rev R Roberts. The couple will move to Indianapolis where Berndt will work for the Liberty Motor Co after transfer from Fort Slocum.
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Portland
Hartford
R. L. Markham
Grove Street
Esther Eliabeth
Herbert M. Berndt
New Britain
Raymond C. Brainerd
R. Roberts
West Hartford Methodist Church
Indianapolis
Indiana
Berndt
Liberty Motor Co
Fort Slocum
Soldiers' Ballots Sent to Connecticut Soldiers Abroad
In Hartford on August 9 the secretary of state's office mailed six thousand ballots for the November elections to commanding officers of Connecticut military units in France. Seven hundred eighteen ballots go to the 102nd Regiment of the 26th division, with more to follow for other units and duplicates to be issued later. The office is also compiling a list of Connecticut men in U S camps.
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102Nd Regiment
France
Hartford
Conn
Secretary of State
Connecticut
102Nd
United States
Plenty of Big Potatoes Digging Up Giant Farm Potatoes
First Selectman Howard S Peck visited Willard H Roberts at Bon Lane to discuss road work. In Roberts potato field he found one hill harvesting and unearthed two potatoes weighing at least three pounds each. The large tubers were fair and sound despite vines not dead.
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First Selectman
Howard S. Peck
Willard H. Roberts
Bon Lane
Mr. Roberts
Heat Curtailed Factory Work In Sultry Weather
Heat cramped production as Goodyear Rubber Co workers ignored the whistle and several plants including Omo Mfg Co Wilcox Crittenden Co W B Douglas and two Russell Mfg Co departments shut down all day. Thunder storms failed to ease the heat as steam rose from sidewalks and pavement when raindrops fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Rubber Co
Omo Mfg. Co
Wilcox, Crittenden & Co
W. & B. Douglas
Russell Mfg. Co
Call for 100000 Selectives Issued by Crowder
Provost Marshal General Crowder issued a call for 100000 white selective service men to join the colors for general military service. They will entrain between August 26 and 30. Forty three states were asked to furnish quotas under this, the largest call issued during August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papas Sapere
General Crowder
Casualties In American Forces List Of Dead Wounded And Missing
Washington Aug 9 five army and one marine corps casualty lists issued today list 468 army names with 90 killed in action 20 wounded severely 303 missing in action and 52 marine names including four killed in action and thirteen wounded severely. Officers named include Captain Robert M Graham and Lieutenants Eugene E Raynor John B White Guy J Winstead Gerald R Stott and Dana C Schmahl among others with extensive New England entries listed. The marine list shows no officers among the named.
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ARMY
Marine Corps
Washington
Robert M. Graham
Minneola
Minn
Eugene E. Raynor
Battle Creek
Mich
John .B. White
Hutchinson
Kan
Guy J. Winstead
Roxboro
N. C
Gerald R. Stott
Oakland
Dana C. Schmahl
St. Paul
Clyde C. Vaughan
Liberty Hill
Tex
George H. Crowns
Nekoosa
Wis
Robert F. Raymond
Superior Court House
Boston
Mass
New England
John W. Henry
Newburyport
Dominck Mincei
Providence
R. I
Joseph Star
Napoleon Willette
Rumford
Ralph Sargent
Worcester
Harold A. Smith
Hardwich
Adelbert W. Pendleton
Amsbury
Stephen V. Cardol
Fall River
Edward W. Cournoyer
Natick
John Galuski
East Taunton
Edward B. Ryea
Bakersfield
Alexander Pankowski
Union Street
Hartford
Conn
Arthur G. Pottie
Haverhill
Stanley Sefton
S. Hadley Falls
Richard F. Metcalf
Winthrop
Frank G. Silva
Bedford
N. H
Zoel Bacon
John C. Connors
Prospect Avenue
Obituary notes from Portland area deaths and services
Multiple notices report deaths and funerals in the region. Elizabeth Ireton widow of John Ireton died at home on Main Street Portland after illness leaving six sons and four daughters. Infant Stanley Hentz died at Middlesex Hospital and will be buried from 23 William Street with services at St John's Cemetery. Caroline D Harris and Humphrey S O Connor funerals were held or scheduled in South Farms and Grand Street with St John's church services and local cremation or interment.
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Elizabeth Ireton
John Ireton
Main Street
Portland
Michael
Hartford
Harry
Boston
Joseph
Vincent
Boston Navy Yard
Robert
New Haven
Filavian
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Thomas Foley
Thomas Graham
Frank Fitzgerald
Middletown
Lena Ireton
Stanley
John Hentz
Middlesex Hospital
William Street
St. John’s Cemetery
Caroline D Harris
Caroline D. Harris
South Farms
A. Southmayd
G. H. Smith
New Farm Hill Cemetery
O’connor
Humphrey
Grand Street
St. John’s Church
Russian Officers Arrested in Petrograd Plan
London reports Petrograd has arrested about one thousand Russian officers under Bolshevik moves to compel them into a Red Guard army. The dispatch from Helsingfors cites formation of the force as of today, with local details limited.
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London
Petrograd
Red Guard
Copenhagen
Helsingfors
Stock Market Opens Strong With Steel Lead
New York August 9 The stock market opened strong with Steel common up to 111 1 8 in early dealings and advancing about a point across most active issues. United Cigar Stores rose to 107 78, Baldwin to 94 1 2, Bethlehem Steel B to 84 3 8, and American Sumatra rebounded to 129 3 4 after a dip.
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New York
United Cigar Stores
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel B
American Sumatra
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Light evening lamps and warmth of summer gatherings reported
City notes describe 8:26 PM lighting, upcoming Lyme art exhibition, riverbank tents, Campers occupying tents, drug markets facing freight shortages raising crude drug and spice prices. Seasonal fruit and ice cream specials at Middlesex Candy and Fruit Co. events include a farewell party for Frederick G. Post and river traffic cooling nights.
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Lyme
Middlesex Candy and Fruit Co
Main St
Danbury
Pitt
Portland
Air Line
Chapman
Addison T. Chapman
Walter
Newport
R. I. Meech & Stoddard
Maurice Johnson
Asylum Street
Green Mountain
CALCERBS Health Tonic Promised For Persistent Coughs
A tonic and health builder CALCERBS are advertised to relieve lingering throat and lung troubles. The ad claims relief in acute cases and restoration of health by delivering calcium in a highly absorbable lime salt form. CALCERBS cost 50 cents a box and are sold at druggists. Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckman Laborato! Se Phliadelphie Makere
Eckman
U S Fliers Aid British Front In Safer Air Action
American aviators fought German aircraft over the Somme area shooting down several enemy planes in a brief daylight clash. The encounter was vivid as British forces pressed the line while airmen reported solid morale among troops and field hospitals tending wounded amid a day of intense air and ground action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ford
Waker
Ohio
Red Cross
Snake Bend
Somme
Iran
Italians Bomb Austro-Hungarian Base at Pola
Italian forces bomb Pola naval station in an official notice while attacking Trent and striking the Austro-Hungarian base. Two Austro-Hungarian aircraft were shot down in air combat.
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Pola
Trent
Impo
Opera
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Channel
International News Service
Lane River
Merville
Teutons
Aisne
Peronne
St. Quentin
Chaulnes
Amiens-Rosieres
Ham
le Fere
Haig
Albert
Bray
Eecom
Zenéco
Aus
State Guard Camp
Thomas
Colorado
BIG Gun Plant
Berndt-Markham
Robert J. Harding
Francis J. Cook
Brookline
Andrew W. Harlan
Manchester
Lawrence McNamara
Chicopee Falls
David Tamalevich
Gilbert M. Walker
Compello
George Weinstein
Walter Newark
Rumford Falls
Mark E. Argraves
Fort Fairfield
Paul L. Mansfield
Herbert St. George
David S. Messinger
Alaska
Amer. Tel. & Tel
Smelter
Car Foundry
Erie
Elec
Interboro
Kennecott
Lehigh Valley
Chic RI & Pac
von Pac
S. Steel
S. Steel Pfd
Westinghouse
Frank Jacobson
Caulkins & Post Co
Meriden Road
Frederick G. Post
Newtown
Post
U.S
Oaliallon
Joseph Nnir
Num. A
W. E. Nut Grove Farm
A. Simonson
Ave
Low Hill
Low Main Road
S. van Sands
Salvatore
Archit
Caren
Middle Beach
Chat A. Bendheim
A. Justin Horton
Dletown
District of
Curtiss
Bacon
Arthur K. Sanders
Curtiss S. Bacon
Holden
Sarah B. Bower S
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