Army In Europe Faces Prolonged War With Armistice Doubts
General March outlined current American corps commanders and overseas commitments. He noted divisions with the British in Belgium, including the 37th and 91st, under Farnsworth and Johnston, respectively. The army would stay overseas until peace is secured, with shipping constraints delaying troop repatriation.
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Wright
Seventh Corps
C. T. Meneher
Belgium
National Guard
National Army
Farnsworth
Johnston
March
New York
Omar Bundy
France
Inmate Escapes then Threatens Torpedo Plot
George Barrett, an inmate at C. H. L. who had liberty on grounds, ran toward the armory at 8 am. He claimed to have invented a powerful torpedo and threatened to call out the militia. Edward Corey, the optician, advised going to police. Barrett surrendered to officers and was returned to the hospital.
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GC. H. 1
George Barrett
Armory
Edward R. Corey
Optician
Main Street
Barrett
Mr. Corey
Melin
Mexican Service Badge for Nogales Engagement
The war department announced that the Mexican service badge will be issued to all officers and enlisted men who participated in or were near the engagement against Mexicans at Nogales Arizona on August 27 1918.
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Washington
Nogales
Ariz
War Department
Nugent Election Conceded for U S Senate Seat
Republican newspapers concede John F. Nugent a United States Senate victory over Frank R. Gooding by about 500 votes. The November election result favors Nugent, a Democrat, in the contest carried by press outlets aligned with Republicans.
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Nugent
John F. Nugent
United States
Frank R. Gooding
Republcan
Tor
Clearing House Statement Debits and Balances Report
New York on November 9 reports sub treasury debit 1 160 756 with exchanges 695 814, 381 balances 56 243 7 6, showing daily financial movements and balance figures. The brief reflects banking ledger totals and liquidity indicators for the period.
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Clearing House
New York
Treasury
Gompers in Chicago Praises Labor War Aims
In Chicago last night Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, spoke vividly on wartime opportunities for labor to show power. He said the European mission proved labor’s strength and the democracy’s reach must apply to daily life or lose power, and that Europeans now see American labor behind the war, though he avoided specifics of the mission’s results.
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Europe
Gompers
America
Family Hard Hit by Fin in Meriden Tragedy
Meriden reports Ross Hyde aged 37 died from pneumonia after influenza left him a widow, four Hyde children, and sister-in-law Mrs Martha Mason who cared for them also survived by her husband and five children. A triple oval was held last Sunday.
Navy yard Sunday work abolished new six day plan
Secretary Daniels announced Sunday work in the navy yards is abolished. He said better results come from a six day schedule and overtime on the Sabbath was not worth the cost to the government.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Local Boards Reach 90 Percent In Medical Exams
Washington November 9 Army officials report 1037 local boards are 90 percent through physical examinations for September registrants. 1542 are 60 percent and 1926 are 30 percent complete, according to Provost Marshal General Crowder.
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Washington
Crowder
Prisoners in Germany Names of Americans Held
War Department announced the names of American soldiers prisoner in Germany. Corporals Jeremiah O'Brien of Arlington Massachusetts and Richard F Slavin of Chatham Massachusetts. Privates Edward Aye of Willow Street Waterbury Connecticut Charles H Pratt East Weymouth Massachusetts Charles H Bridge Roosevelt Avenue Somerset Massachusetts Private Antonios Argyrople Dorchester Massachusetts reported in good health at camp unknown.
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War Department
Washington
Germany
al Rastatt
Jeremiah O’brien
Arlington
Mass
Richard F. Slavin
Chatham
Edward Aee
Willow
Waterbury
Burlap Prices Extended and New Government Price Fix Planned
Washington announces continuation of the burlap and bag price agreed October 4 to May 1, 1919, now extended to May 1, 1919. A government control price for burlap is being prepared to take effect after May 1, with a expected roughly 25 percent cut from current maximums.
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Washington
War Industries Board
United States
Unfilled Steel Orders Rise Slightly in October
United States Steel Corporation reports unfilled orders on its books as of October 1 at 8,363,293 tons, up from 8,297,905 tons on September 30, an increase of 65,388 tons. The figures reflect a month over month rise in outstanding shipments and production activity.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
From the Penny Press November 9 1893 E J Black of Middlefield killed a 27 pound wild cat in Durham and had it mounted in the museum. The ramp weighs 230 pounds with the older animal 125 to 140 pounds. Union services prompt questions on amalgamation to save expense. Horses trotting in streets in their underclothes after electric clipping. The Mattabassett scow tied up for winter near the ferry. Burglar alarm at Bunce’s store sounded but back cellar door was open with no intrusion found. The coming marriage of Miss Mонтery Watson Randall to Edmund Smith Stiles set in Baltimore November 23. Charles E Dustin president of Schuyler Electric Co says company will resume operations soon and boost output. Meats and flour prices listed with ham 18 cents, smoked shoulders 11 cents, Washburne’s flour $4.75.
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E. J. Black
Middlefield
Durham
bin Hill
Gerber
Mattabassett
Bunce
Montery Watson Randall
Edmund Smith Stiles
Baltimore
Charles E. Dustin
Schuyler Electric Co
Washburne
A Peace That Ends War and Enshrines Equality
A call for a peace that makes war impossible and guarantees freedom and equality of opportunity for all. It envisions an end to autocratic trappings and privileges, a just peace with no selfish clauses, while punishing the guilty in this war.
Edge Packages for Soldiers through Red Cross Effort
The Red Cross, Y M C A, Knights of Columbus and Allied Charities organize Christmas gifts for thousands of young men through the Red Cross Mailing and Forwarding Station at 77 Washington Street. Arrangements require completion before November 20.
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France
Red Cross
Washington St
K. of
Allied Charities
Red Crosse
Washington Street
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Penny Press
Thursda
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