Common Council Sees Brief October Session Actions
The Common Council met for seven minutes in October with no written communications. Building permits approved include Wesleyan University mall on Wyllys Street, a garage at 37 Home Avenue, a store at 232 William Street, and Belfry alterations at South College High Street. Total new work cost about 7,000 while leaves, gutters, and streets were tidied. Health officer reports 44 measles and 12 lobar pneumonia cases in October amid a major epidemic. influenza figures unavailable but likely around 3,000. Council adjourned after approving bills pending committee review at 8:17 PM.
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Public Works
C. Campbell
Wesleyan University
Wyllys Street
Lesti
B. A. Inglis
Home Avenue
W. Kosinski
William Street
South College
High Street
Camp Bell
Board of Water Commissions
Fire Department
Saturday Evening Press
Thomas P. Walsh
Jessie W. Fisher
Emily B. Ellinger
Ohio election heats Ohio voters in tight gubernatorial race
Cleveland Ohio November 5 voters cast ballots for 22 congressmen state legislators and other offices with only two major tickets Republican and Democrat as Prohibitionists and Socialists failed to qualify Gov James M Cox Democrat seeks a third term against former Governor Frank B Willis Republican and the wets versus dries contest promises a very close result with odds favoring Cox.
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Cleveland
Ohio
State Supreme Court
James M. Cox
Frank B. Wisrepublican
Cox
Beton
Willis
Water Supply Plan Boosts Hampton Roads Funding
Washington announces a proposed expenditure of 3,600,000 to expand and develop the water supply for Hampton Roads, tied to wartime and departmental decisions.
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Hampton Roads
Washington
War and Departments
Davy , T
How This Little Boy F Recovered Strength After Sickness
Garrett Texas mother recalls her nine year old son left weak by measles. He stayed home from school as medicines failed. A discovery of cod liver oil known as Vinci revived him, restoring strength and health.
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Garrett
Texas
Trained Runners Help Beating Hun Says Mel Sheppard
Olympic victor and Army athletic director Melvin W. Sheppard urges runners and all athletes to support United War Work Drive for 170.5 million dollars. He credits Army athletic directors and groups like YMC A, Salvation Army, and War Camp Community Service for vital training and morale. He notes long distance runners carry orders, and praises boxing, weight throwing, tug of war, and wall scaling as useful wartime skills. He emphasizes building an army of capable athletes rather than champions.
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Pepton
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War Camp Community Service
United War Work Campaign
American As Association
Salvation Army
United States Army
Melvin W. Sheppard
Mel” Sheppard
U. S. Army
Commission On
Camp Shelby
Mass
France
Germany's Plight Worst in History
London dispatch reports the Daily Telegraph and British sources assessing Germany's collapse in World War I. It notes German divisions running low on strength, fatigue, and heavy losses, with one third of artillery lost and ammunition quality degraded. Calls for removing the emperor and crown prince and for constitutional reforms to empower the Reichstag.
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London
British Wireless Press
Germany
The
Daily At
Versailles
Reichstag
Europe
Four Die in Bound Brook Aluminum Plant Blast
Four men were killed in an explosion at the Metals Disintegrating Co. plant in East Bound Brook New Jersey. The plant makes aluminum powder used in star bombs for the government. The blast shattered the four-building plant and broke many windows in Bound Brook. The cause remains unknown.
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Bound Brook
N. J
Metals Disintegrating Co
East Bound Brook
Bavarian Situation Stated After Austria Withdraws
Berne reports Bavarian authorities have enacted military measures amid tension from Austria’s withdrawal from the war. The Frankfurt Gazette notes the Bavarian government’s response follows Austria's exit and reflects shifting strategic positions in the region.
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Bavaria
Agence
Berne
Austria
Frankfort Gat
Iowa Draft Work Progress Reported in Review
Washington November 6 Iowa becomes the fourth state to examine and classify 90 percent of its Class A men aged 19 to 36 under a survey by officials. The report notes substantial progress and outlines ongoing efforts to complete the classification across all eligible youths.
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Iowa
Washington
Contests in New England Senate and House Races
Boston reports nationwide focus on state races as New England voters pick four U S senators and 28 congressmen. In Massachusetts John Weks faces Walsh and Lawson. New Hampshire selections include Keyes and Moses for Republicans and Reed and Jameson for Democrats. Rhode Island rivals Colt and O Shaughnessy. Ohio? No.
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United States Senate
House of Representatives
New England
Massachusetts
United States
John Weks
David I. Walsh
Thomas W. Lawson
New Hampshire
Jacob H. Gallinger
Henry F. Hollis
Henry W. Keyes
George H. Moses
Greece
Eugene E. Reed
New England Fire Risk Insurance Bureau
John B. Jameson
New Hampshire Public Safety Committee
Rhode Island
LeBaron B. Colt
George IF. O’shaughnessy
John F. Fitzgerald
Peter F. Tague
Calvin Coolridge
Richard H. Long
Framingham
Porto Rican Laborers to Be Imported for Camps
The War Department authorized special money order stations at all camps employing Porto Rican laborers to be imported in the next three months. Wage earners notice. The Pay of Day advertisement on page 611.
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War Department
Washington
Foley Honey and Tar Promote Trial Package Offer
A fragment shows an offer to mail in a cut slip to Foley & Co to receive a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar, including tablets and tonics for coughs colds and related ailments, with name and address required. The text is incomplete but indicates a direct mail marketing solicitation.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
General election interest runs high nationwide
Washington voters watched the national contest with control of the senate and house at stake and state races promising influence on the next presidential cycle. President Wilson absented himself from voting in Washington at the request of the state department amid a Germany peace crisis. Key actions included choosing all 435 members of the 66th Congress, filling vacancies in six districts, selecting U S senators in 33 states, governors in several states, and referendums on woman suffrage in Oklahoma, Michigan, and Louisiana.
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Senate
House
Wilson
State Department
Germany
66Th Congress
Maryland
Missouri
New Jersey
Ohio
Wisconsin
United States
Union
Oklahoma
Michigan
Louisiana
Campaign Against German Toys in New York
The American Relief Legion led by Mrs. Oliver Cromwell Field launches a campaign against German made toys. Signs proclaim “We will not sell German goods” as merchants receive distributed notices. A shop visit results in the owner destroying stock of German manufacture after claims of ignorance. Honor Offered To Foch in Paris
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New York
American Relief Legion
Oliver Cromwell Field
Be Prepared for Grippe Influenza in Early 20th Century Advice
Public health notice urges immediate self care for influenza symptoms. Advises contacting a doctor, taking bowel medicine, and applying Mustarine to the throat and chest. Claims Mustarine wards off inflammation and pneumonia, and outperforms mustard plasters for sore throat, chest colds, bronchitis, and pleurisy.
Happenings in 25 Years Ago at Local Venues
The Musical Kaffirs will give a concert at Russell Library hall Monday night under Y M C E South church auspices. A 5 am temperature of 17 below zero is recorded. Durham witch hazel factory plans season start next week. Eagle House Essex new proprietors resume original Pettipaug name. East Berlin to form Pythian sisters lodge Monday. E Madelin to run Higganun Middletown message line next week. Frank D Haines served as prosecuting attorney in city court. City fire dept elected first assistant and second assistant at Hubbard hose house. chief Inglis resigns for police chief post and receives a 50 dollar gold badge. Westerly Rhode Island party nets 23000 pounds bluefish near Montauk, netted by large black sloop. three days’ sale profits amount to 2800 dollars. Hail showers amid cold rain today. Sunday dinner at Chafee’s hotel offers broiled partridge quail on toast woodcock wild duck domestic turkey goose and sides for 75 cents.
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South Church
Durham
Eagle House
Essex
Nathan Smith
George
Pitt
Inglis
Westerly
R. I
Montauk
Chafee’s
French Critic Foresees German Invasion If Surrender Is Delayed
Paris forecast says Germany will be encircled by hostile forces unless surrender occurs. Col. Fabry, noted French military critic, cites Austrian armistice terms opening invasion from the south while Allied armies push from Russia and France. Allied fleet threatens northern coast as forces stand on Germany's border.
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Paris
Germany
Col. Fabry
Russia
France
Phosphated Iron Promotes Health and Nerve Vitality
A promotional notice extols Phosphated Iron as a fast acting tonic for nerves and energy. It claims widereaching benefits for men and women across occupations and urges readers to use capsules rather than pills or tablets, with but mentions of druggists and Hartman gifts.
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Drug Co
Hartman
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