Armies Will Press War Until Armistice Is Fact
General March says armistice not yet official and war plans proceed. He lists corps and divisions under Allied command, notes shortages of food, troop reinforcements, and retention of some units abroad until peace is secured. Details on American units and overseas dispositions are provided amid caution over false armistice reports.
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ML March
Paris
Coun
Toy
March
Dickens
George A
John L
H. Muir
Wright
C. T
Gish
Belgium
37Th
National Guard
91St
National Army
Generorth
Johnston
New York
Omar -O
War Department
51St Aero Squadron
France
91Stenon
Flanders
Flanders; 333Rd Field Artillery
646Th
327Th Field Artillery
43Rd Infantry
38Th Infantry
Meuse
148Th Infantry
Fourth Army
Camron
Camp Gordon
Safe
Edward L
Inmate Escapes Hospital Claims Torpedo Plan
George Barrett, an inmate at C H 1 with grounds liberty, fled toward the armory at 8 am. He told Edward Corey he invented a torpedo and would call out the militia. Corey directed him to the police, where Barrett was detained and returned to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barrett
Armory
Edward R. Corey
Main Street
Barrett
Mr. Corey
Melin
Mexican Service Badge Issued for Nogales 1918 Action
Washington announces the Mexican service badge will be issued to all officers and enlisted men who participated in or were near the Nogales Arizona engagement on August 27, 1918. The War Department stated the award applies to those in proximity to the action.
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Washington
Nogales
Ariz
War Department
Concede Nugent's Election in Boise Race
Boise newspapers concede Democrat John F. Nugent won the U.S. Senate race over Republican Frank R. Gooding by about 500 votes. The result is reported as final by local Republican outlets.
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Nugent
Boise
John F. Nugent
United States
Frank R. Gooding
Republcan
Clearing House Statement
New York daily report shows sub-treasury debit 1 160 756 exchanges 695 814 balances 56 243 7 6 as of date. The figures reflect interbank clearing activity and reserve movements in the period.
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Clearing House
New York
Sub
Treasury
Gompers Speaks in Chicago on Labor Power in War
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, urges vigor in democracy and notes war has shown labor’s strength. He says European labor understands American labor backs the war and warns against democratic slackening. Also reports a Meriden influenza death toll and a family hit by illness.
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Chicago
Europe
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
America
Fiu
Navy yards abolish Sunday work in six day plan
Secretary Daniels announced Sunday work in U S navy yards has been abolished as better results come from a six day schedule. He said work done on the Sabbath was not worth the overtime the government pays and the change will improve efficiency nationwide.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Local boards report progress on September registrants
Washington announces 1037 local boards are 90 percent through physical examinations for September registrants. An additional 1542 are 60 percent complete and 1926 are 30 percent complete, as disclosed by Provost Marshal General Crowder today.
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Washington
Crowder
Prisoners in Germany Names of captives announced by War Dept
War Department released the names of American soldiers held as prisoners in Germany. Corporals Jeremiah O'Brien of Arlington, Massachusetts and Richard F. Slavin of Chatham, Massachusetts. Privates Edward J. Nolan of Waterbury Connecticut, ee H Pratt of East Weymouth, ass. Charles H. Bridge of Somerset, Mass. Private Antonios Argyrople of Dorchester, Massachusetts listed from Camp Unknown and Good Wealth.
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War Department
Washington
Germany
al Rastatt
Jeremiah O’brien
Arlington
Mass
Richard F. Slavin
Chatham
Edward J. Nolan
Willow Street
Waterbury
Burlap Prices Extended And New Government Price Plan
Washington announces the maximum burlap and bag price set October 4 will stay in effect through May 1, 1919, instead of February 1. A government controlled price is being prepared to go into effect after May 1 in the U S market, with an anticipated 25 percent reduction from current maximums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War In Custries Board
United States
Unfilled Steel Orders Rise in October Totals
United States Steel Corporation reports unfilled orders on its books as of October 31 total 8,353,293 tons, up from 8,297,905 tons on September 30, an increase of 55,388 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Happenings In This Vicinity 25 Years Ago
Items from 25 years ago note E. J. Black of Middlefield killed a 27 pound wild cat that is mounted in Wesleyan University museum. James A. Bill buys horned Dorset sheep with rams up to 230 pounds and others 125 to 140 pounds. Union church services prompt questions on amalgamation to save expense. Horses trot in streets in their underclothes after electric processing. The scow Mattabassett tied up for winter near the ferry slip. Bunce's store burglar alarm sounded but back cellar door left open. Miss Montery Watson Randall and Edmund Smith Stiles announce marriage in Baltimore on November 23. Charles Dustin of Schuyler Electric Co. expects resumed business and growth. Local prices list hams 13 1/3 cents, smoked shoulders 11 cents, Washburne’s Superlative flour $4.75.
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E. J. Black
Middlefield
Durham
Wesleyan University
James A. Bill
Bill Hil
Mattabassett
Bunce
Montery Watson Randall
Edmund Smith Stiles
Baltimore
Charles ©. Dustin
Schuyler Electric Co
Washburne
Christmas gift drive arranged through Red Cross for servicemen
Arrangements ensure thousands of young men working for Red Cross, YMCA, K of C and Allied Charities receive Christmas gifts via the Red Cross Mailing and Forwarding Station at 70 Washington Street. All gifts must be sent before November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Red Cross
Washington St
K. of
Allied Charities
Washington Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chigaco
Lee Cascara
Mr. Hill
United States Mint
R. J. Atwell
the Ports and War Bureau
Noble Red Cross
God
Our
Home
Evening Press
Portland
United War Work Campaign
Joseph S. Porter
Joseph 8. Porter
John C. Barry
D. A. Carlson
H. C. Finkle
Thomas C. Flood
Portland War Bureau
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