Wesleyan Order Spurs Middletown Saloon Controversy
Middletown faces a brewing clash as military authorities enforce a half mile saloon closure near Wesleyan University. City leaders and residents oppose the order, arguing it harms the town and economy while questioning its necessity and origin. The issue sparks meetings and protests over Wesleyan’s impact and future access to alcohol for service members.
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Etown
Middletown
Wesleyan
Common Council
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Gome
Washington
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West University
War Department
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Gas families eat on rations during wartime at Wesleyan
Rumor says Wesleyan professors and other staff resort to meals at a Wyllys avenue mess hall to feed their households while S A T C troops dine nearby. Meals cost about 71 cents daily and cover calories for soldiers in training. If staff cannot hire help, they must cope with ration limits and military serving arrangements.
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Wesleyan
D. Reds
Wyllys Avenue
Uncle Sam
Military camp plan stirs debate in Weslayan area
An official announces Weslayan becomes a military camp from October first for one year. Residents split over a proposed dry-wet street rule and accuse hidden influence or autocratic tone behind the order. Many oppose the plan while others express concern about secrecy in governance.
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Wesleyan
Influenza at U.S. Camps Shows Week Decline in Deaths
Surgeon General Ireland reports influenza remains widespread in major camps with 18,175 cases in the week ending November 1. Cases are steady from the prior week, with pneumonia deaths falling and overall deaths dropping to 1,272 from 2,757 the prior week. The southern and western camps show higher prevalence than northern and eastern ones.
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Washington
Ireland
Captain Koenig Killed During Kaiser's Standard Rise
London reports Captain Koenig a German seaman killed at Flensburg while attempting to raise the Kaiser's standard. The commander of the Deutschland, Paul Koenig, who crossed the Atlantic to the United States, is likely the man. Flensburg holds by German revolutionaries.
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London
Koenig
Flensburg
Copenhagen
Paul Koenig
Germany
United States
Allies Gain on West Front with British and American Help
London reports increased British manpower and American involvement greatly shifting the west front. A veteran recalls enduring trench lines and heavy Hun counterattacks, with rapid reinforcement dispatches from England following the reports to higher command.
Russian Bureau Incorporated incorporation in Hartford
Incorporation papers filed with the secretary of state authorize the Russian Bureau Incorporated to operate with an authorized capital of 5,900,000 and to conduct trade, import and export, mining, and shipping from a Hartford principal office. The incorporators are men from New York and New Jersey.
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Russian Bureau Incorporated
Hartford
Nov
War Trade Board of the
United States Russian Bureau
New York
New Jersey
Missing German Ships Reach Flensburg Port
Missing German warships that departed Kiel have entered the German port of Flensburg in Schleswig. The ships were commanded by sailors but navigated by officers. A Copenhagen dispatch reported this afternoon. The note mentions revolutionary actions and an aerodrome, with unsettled details remaining unclear.
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London
Kiel
Germain
Flensburg
Schleswig
Copenhagen
Germans Told to Suspend Hostilities Refused by Allies
Paris dispatch reports German armistice delegates demanded an immediate suspension of hostilities but were refused by the Allies. They were given 72 hours to reply to the terms.
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Paris
Kaiser Open to Resignation If All Rulers Agree
London nov 8 The Agenda Lib eria quotes a Rome report that Kaiser willing to resign if all sovereigns and princes in the Senate simultaneously consent, per a Central News dispatch.
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Red Cross Will the persons who contributed food to the Civilian Food Bureau
A brief note records inquiries about contributors who supplied food to the Civilian Food Bureau under Red Cross auspices. The item seeks confirmation of names and quantities and notes gratitude for public assistance during wartime relief efforts.
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Red Cross
Civilian Food Bureau
Revolters Seize Northwestern Germany as Mutiny Spreads
Northwestern Germany comes under revolutionary control with eleven naval bases and major cities in revolt. Sailors push the movement, Prince Henry flees Kiel amid reports of gunfire, and key bases like Heligoland fall to rebels. The high seas fleet returns to Flensburg as Denmark strengthens Baltic patrols and the allies weigh action.
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Germany
Prince Henry
Kaiser
Kiel
Hamburg
Copenhagen
Flensburg
Heligoland
Rensburg
Hanover
Bremen
Cuxhaven
Tilsit
Warnemunde
Koenig
America
Baltic
Heligoland Joins Revolution Amid German Upheaval
London reports Heligoland the main German naval base has joined the revolution along with Tilsit and Borkum. Eleven bases have switched sides as Berlin greets news of a soldier and sailor uprising with scenes of excitement.
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Heligoland
London
Tilsit
Borkum
Berlin
Berlin Orders Telegraphs to Foreign Countries Stopped
Berlin has ordered the suspension of all telegraphic communication with foreign nations except official government messages. A dispatch from Copenhagen reports hard fighting underway in Hamburg as the action takes effect.
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Berlin
London
Copenhagen
Hamburg
German Revolt Spreads to Baltic Ports and Warships
London dispatch reports the German revolution expanding to Eckernforde Hadersleben and Sleesburg as four German warships join the revolt at Sleesburg, per Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen.
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London
Eckernforde
Hadersleben
Sleusburg
Coperhagen
German revolutionaries seize Hanover in Prussia
London dispatch says revolutionaries seized Hanover and control all of northwestern Germany as of this afternoon per Copenhagen Telegraph correspondent.
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Hanover
London
Prussia
Copenhagen
Exchange
Germany
Lansing Denies Armistice Dispatches Withheld From Public
Washington reports Secretary of State Lansing rejects claims that armistice conference dispatches are being kept from the American people. He states President Wilson authorized denial and promises disclosure as soon as a definite decision is reached.
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Lansing
Washington
France
Field Marshal
Foch
Wilson
Escaped convict linked to Tay lor held for ID in Greenfield
A man calling himself William White, likely Thomas Maloney and an associate of Claude Taylor, is detained in Greenfield for police identification by Wethersfield prison officers. He was arrested in Leverett on a vagrancy charge and, at arraignment, admitted recent confinement at Wethersfield but said he was discharged.
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Taylors
Greenfield
Eaf
William White
Thomas Maloney
Claude Taylor
Wethersfield, Conn
Leverett
Wethersfield Prison
Connecticut Governor Holcomb Spent $1000 on Re-Election
Governor Marcus H. Holcomb spent $1000 to be re elected war governor in Tuesday's Connecticut election. The funds were contributed to J H Roraback, chairman of the Republican state central committee. Frederick S Perry, secretary of state, also re elected, filed expenses of $250.
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Hartford
Marcus H. Holcomb
Connecticut
Capitol
J. H. Roraback
Republican State Central Committee
Frederick S. Perry
Non-Stop 700 Mile Flight Set As Record
A non-stop flight of 700 miles was completed by Major D. J. Boots and Lieutenant Elmer Spencer of Detroit. Departing Selfridge field at Mt. Clemens Michigan at 11 40 a m yesterday they landed in Yonkers New York at 4 10 p m today. The flight may establish a new non stop record for the distance.
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D. J. Boots
Elmer Spencer
Detroit
de Haviland
Selfridge Field
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Yonkers
W. Y
Plot in Hungary and Sedan status reported by agencies
London reports Hungarian newspapers support for the Hapsburgs and clerical Bourbons with Vienna troops said to cooperate. Paris dispatch says Sedan will be wholly in French and American hands within hours if not already taken, with western outskirts captured yesterday.
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Funeral for Benjamin A Shekow Held at St John Church Cromwell
The funeral of Benjamin A. Shekow was from his West Cromwell home to St. John's Church in Cromwell for a 9:30 a.m. high Mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Thomas J. Laden with deacon Rev. Francis A. Jordan and sub deacon Rev. Michael J. Kearney. Miss Mary Buggie led “Lead Kindly Light” and “Some Sweet Day” as the mass sang Gregorian chants. Prayers followed, flower bearers John Hylana Emil Worke and William Foley assisted by pallbearers Henry M. Petrofsky Fred Kahnis Frank McIntyre Thomas McNeil John Burkhardt and Martin Gaffney. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery, Cromwell.
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Benjamin A. Shekowsky
West Cromwell
St. John’s Church
Cromwell
Thomas J. Laden
Francis A. Jordan
Michael J. Kearney
Mary Buggie
Father Laden
Jordan and
Kearney
John Hylana
Emil Worke
William Foley
Henry M. Petrofsky
Fred Kahnis
Frank McIntyre
Thomas McNeil
Patrick J Cody dies at 18 in Portland with funeral plans
Patrick J. Cody son of Patrick Cody died at his Bank Street home in Portland this morning aged 18. He is survived by his father four brothers James and Michael of Chicago and Clarence Thomas at home and two sisters Mrs. William Powers and Mrs. William J Maher of Portland. Funeral Sunday afternoon at an announced time with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Funeral of Mrs Jeannette L Wilcox widow of Manfred A Wilcox held at daughter Mrs A Burton Crampton 39 Brainerd Avenue at 11 am officiated by Rev William H Hall and Dr A W Hazen Interment in Hammonas sett Cemetery Madison at 3 pm. Funeral of Mrs Adolina Krenz wife of Rudolph Krenz held at 2 pm from her late home and at 2:30 from St Johns German Lutheran Church officiated by Rev George A Derwig with interment in Old Farm Hill Cemetery.
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Patrick J. Cody
Patrick Cody
Bank Street
Portland
James
Michael
Chicago
Ill
Clarence
Thomas
William Powers
William J. Maher
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Jeannette L. Wilcox
Manfred A. Wilcox
A. Burton Crampton
Brainerd Avenue
William H. Hall
A. W. Hazen
Hammonassett Cemetery
Madison
Adolina Krenz
Rudolph Krenz
St. John’s German Lutheran Church
George A. Derwig
Funeral for Marion Sutkowsky Held at St Mary's
The funeral of Marion daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sutkowsky was held from the family residence 36 Union Street at 7 30 this morning and proceeded to St Mary's church for mass at eight o'clock. Burial followed at St John's Cemetery.
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Marion G. Sutkowsky
Marion
Frank Sutkowsky
Union Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for Mary L. Long Held in Portland
The funeral for Mary L. Long will be from her parents home on Air Line avenue Portland tomorrow at 8 30 am with a high mass at St Marys church at 9 am Interment follows at St Marys cemetery Portland
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Mary L. Long
Air Line Avenue
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Funeral for George Raymond Brazos at Oak Street Home
The funeral for George Raymond Brazos will be held at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon from his late home at 70 Oak Street and will be private. Burial will follow in the family plot on Indian Hill.
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George Raymond Brazos
No. 70
Oak Street
Indian Hill
German courier departs with armistice terms text
London reports a German courier has left with the text of the allies armistice terms. A French source dispatch says the destination is unclear though it is believed he proceeded toward Berlin or German headquarters.
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Tergns
London
Berlin
Melons and Active Service in France
Dorothy Canfield recalls young soldiers in France who joke about cantaloupes and watermelon prices while sharing vivid wartime memories. A fresh Georgia volunteer describes front-line service near Champagne and the cadence of civilian life interrupted by combat duty.
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Dorothy Canfield
Harper’s Magazine
France
Georgia
Hospital Receives Two Acre Land Gift for Nurses' Home
Stamford November 8 C O Miller a director of Stamford hospital presented the hospital with a two acre tract of land with buildings adjoining the site. The land and buildings are to be used as a nurses home for the hospital staff.
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Stamford
C. O. Miller
Stamford Hospital
Lead prices hold steady with scattered offers in New York
New York reports lead prices largely unchanged with shelter unsettled. East St. Louis spot offered 8.60, November 8.50, December 8.25, January 8.20, and February and March at 8.00.
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New York
East St. Louis
Armistice Terms Sent to German Envoys for Decision
London dispatch reports German envoys received the armistice terms this morning and must accept or reject them by 11 o'clock Monday morning, as per a French wireless transmission.
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London
No Jury Cases in Superior Court This Morning
Judge Lucien F. Burpee stated there would be no jury cases tried this term. Six cases were listed for trial including Murray vs Krenz and Pistel vs Krenz. Marion L. Murray vs Farr was continued due to Farr’s illness. Foreclosure granted in Wagner vs McGeorge for 964.22 with redemption set on the second Tuesday in February. Brooks vs Brooks, a divorce, continued for a week. Default judgment in Barclay and Fielding vs McGeorge for 451.62. McKinstry granted a decree of divorce from Mary Shea McKinstry for desertion with custody of three minor children. Ernest A. Inglis represented the plaintiff.
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Lucien F. Burpee
John Murray
Ludwig Krenz
Harold C. Pistel
Walter Gildersleeve
Georgianna Wylie
Catherine Grace Fourette
Thomas F. Griffin
Minnie Klein
Morris Levine
Atti Mike Dickas
Connecticut Company
Marion L. Murray
Joseph A. Farr
Gustaf B. Carlson
Farr
Charles B. Wagner
Manuel L. McGeorge
Clarence A. Brooks
Flora J. Brooks
Barclay and Fielding
McGeorge
Herbert L. McKinstry
Mary Shea McKinstry
Ernest A. Inglis
Japanese prescription for bringing in a paradise of peace
Seijiro Kawashima proposes abolishing money to end wealth inequality and create global peace. He suggests nationalizing valuables and essential industries with compensation, then using time-limited tickets as currency until a new society emerges, leaving individuals free to retain property and trades.
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Seijiro Kawashima
Dai Nippon
Not a Man but a System in Madame de Stael Insight
The passage recalls Mme de Stael’s dinner remark that Bonaparte was not a man but a system. When asked to interpret, Lord Dillon’s guest, Sr James Mackintosh, replied that he could not tell. The preface to Rejected Addresses cites the anecdote as widely understood beyond its original context.
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Christian Science Monitor
Mme de Stael
Lord Dillon
Bonaparte
James Mackintosh
Mme. de Stael
Germany
California travelers urged to visit under wartime sunshine
The piece argues California offers welcome tourism amid war concerns, urging citizens to travel there as a patriotic duty to help public welfare and potential coal shortages, citing ties to the Los Angeles Times and broader regional appeal.
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Enterprise
New York Tribune
California
Los Angeles Times
Stock Quotations Show Mixed Movement In Early Trade
The New York market opened with confusion after false war news, then steadied as buyers reentered on declines. Rail stocks led gains with Southern Pacific climbing to 109 1 4, New York Central recovering to 83 1 2, and Northern Pacific rising to 101 8 8 as steel and copper shares firmed. Continuous shifts saw Mexican Petroleum dip, then rebound, American Smelting advance, and Kennicott up one point to 40 3 4, with broad strength returning after initial selling exhaustion.
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Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Baldwin Locomotive
Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Mexican Petroleum
Studebaker
Ost Aes
Erie
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Sumatra
New York Central
American
Kenniecott
Grain Market Report from Chicago on Nov 8
Grain market summary shows corn closing 2 cents lower to 13 8 above with varied futures across nearby contracts. Oats mixed and provisions finished lower, with specific prices listed for corn oats pork lard and ribs for Nov Dec Jan contracts.
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Chicago
Sit Still and Stand and State Club Meet on Transit
In a Boston Transcript humorous vignette a man on a streetcar admits he ought to yield his seat but joins the Stand and State Club after Madam’s sharp stare and his own quip about resigning from the Sit Still Club. The exchange ends with him offering his seat.
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Boston Transcript
Stand and State Club
Water bills due at Water Commissioners office
Notice states water bills payable at the Water Commissioners office on or before November 11. Office hours are November 9 and 11 from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 6pm. After November 11 hours shift to 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm. Saturday hours 9am to 12pm. Barbara Smith, secretary.
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Office of the Water Commissioners
Barbara Smith
You Don’t Seem Enthusiastic About Print Privilege
Washington Star cartoon dialogue features Senator Sorghum claiming two newspaper paragraphs abroad are worth more than pages in the Congressional Record. The quip targets press reach and congressional reportage in a satirical exchange.
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Washington Star
Senator Sorghum
Congressional Record
Sage and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair
An old time advertisement touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as a natural hair darkener. It explains preparing a home mixture or using Wyeth's Sage and Compound, to dampen through one strand at a time for darker, glossy hair by morning. The product is labeled a toilet requisite, not a medicine.
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Wyeth
War Workers fund canvass forms urged for Monday dinner
Francis A. Beach is named chairman of a city canvassing committee for the United War Workers fund with authority to appoint members. The committee will canvass city banks to promote the drive and collect evation cards ahead of Monday night’s dinner event.
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Francis A. Beach
United War Workers Fund
Beach
Desires and Cooperation in Life Mastery
A reflective piece on personal drive and its link to health and harmony. It argues that resisting life’s laws leads to illness, while embracing cooperation with environment and others builds character and societal contribution. It emphasizes self-reliance and directing energy toward productive, communal goals.
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William E. Towne
Has Ireland No Interest
A New York Commercial piece laments Ireland's indifference as hundreds of bodies of women and children wash ashore along Irish coasts since the war began. It portrays Irish civilians burying the Cree victims killed by the Germans who sank the Leinster and appeals to Irish people to take action to resist barbarism.
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Ireland
New York Commercial
Leinster
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