Armistice terms delay and German replies discussed
In Paris the expected German reply to armistice terms is not soon, with reports that the Kaiser seeks Duma approval for Russia and the Japanese terms amid Russo Japanese war. Messages from Matin warn against capitulation and Abdication while the French plan to press Marshal Foch and Erzberger as peace delegates.
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Germany
Paris
Parliamenare
Pointut
Kaiser
Russia
Duma
Matin
France
Ber
Terzberger
Ker
Marshal Foch
Strike Causes Freight Embargo Against Manhattan
New York report notes an embargo on all freight bound for Manhattan Island due to a strike by 700 members of the railroad port and terminal workers union. The dispute seeks an eight hour day, higher pay for the current twelve hour day, and overtime premiums.
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New York
New York City
Manhattan Island
Railroad Port and Terminal Workers’ Union
Berlin Telephone Link With Frankfurt Interrupted
An official statement from Pirlin, received in Berne, says telephone communication between Berlin and Frankfurt is interrupted but purely military. It notes no disturbances in Berlin while streets are quiet and factories are operating as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Agence Radio
Italians Thank Americans for Great Battle Aid
Baron Sonino, Italian minister of foreign affairs, sent a cable expressing appreciation to Secretary Lansing for the American flag and aid in the great battle. The note credits the United States with significant achievement and solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baron Sonino
Lansing
Connon
Major Bundy in Washington Meets Officials
Major General Bundy called on Secretary and General March in Washington. After conferences he met reporters but declined detailed comments, saying only that his command was very extensive following the second battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundy
Washington
March
Fire Risks In Munition Plants Inquiry Report
The War Industries Board reports on hazards in privately owned munition plants. Of 2 315 plants surveyed, 102 were rated bad, 22 poor and 241 identified as at risk. The findings highlight widespread fire and safety concerns across the industry as of May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Industries Board
British Cotton Delegation Arrives in Washington
A four member British cotton delegation arrived in Washington to discuss the share of lower grade cotton in the industry and its impact on spinners. The group includes Alfred V. Ton, J. W. Orr, Lee, and Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Conor Alfred V. ©.Ton
J. W. Orr
Lee
Ji Db
Henderson
Alaska election returns show Tepudican leading Sulzer
Alaska results indicate James Tepudican leading Democrat Charles Sulzer by sixty one with interior districts still to report. The report notes Tepudican from Juneau and cites Alaska results as of November 98.
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Alaska
Juneau
James Tepudican
Congress
Camp Ear
Charles Sulzer
Prussian Ministry President Resigns in Berlin Dispatch
Berne Nov 9 reports the president of Prussia has resigned. Doctor Friedberg, vice president of the cabinet, has been asked to form a new ministry according to a Berlin dispatch. The note confirms the change amid cabinet reshuffle rumors.
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Berne
Ministry of
Prussia
Berlin
Friedberg
American Army Wrests Last Hold East of the Meuse
Washington reports the American First Army has driven the enemy from the heights east of the Meuse on a 14 kilometre front, advancing six kilometres and seizing towns including Liszy Ecurey Breheville Peu villers Damvillers Flabas. Allied patrols near Lake Lauchausse captured prisoners, while aviators bombed targets and four enemy balloons were destroyed. One American plane is missing.
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Washington
Meuse
Verona
Pershing
War Department
Verdun
Woevre
Liszy
Ecurey
Breheville
Peuvillers
Damvillers
Flabas
Villefranche
Wadelincourt
Lake Lauchausse
Baalon
Remoivile
Gibercy
Murder Confession Ties West Hartford Killing
Samuel J. Crown of 61 Elim Street confessed at St. Francis Hospital to shooting and killing William A. Balbone of 18 Cedar Street near the small guardhouse at the West Hartford Boulevard bridge yesterday around 5 20 PM. Balbone's body was taken to A J Keeney’s undertaking rooms in West Hartford. Crown lay in critical condition, possibly not surviving.
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West Hartford
Startford
St. Francis’ Hospital
Samuel J. Crown
Elim Street
William A. Balbone
Cedar Street
Malbone
A. J. Keeney
Brown
Shipyard Workers On Pacific Coast Strike
Seattle November 9 A general strike of shipyard workers along the Pacific coast from San Diego to Vancouver Canada appeared likely as committees of the Pacific council of metal trades met for a third day. Delegates debated a radical demand for a general strike in protest of the Macy board decision and possible cancellation of contracts with American allies.
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Seattle
Wash
Pacific Coast
San Diego
Vancouver
F. C
States Shipping Board
Pacific Council of Metal Trades
Macy Board
Camp in Stamford Abandoned Dispute Over Concentration Camp
The Czecho Slovak national council will abandon the Stamford concentration camp and move to winter quarters in New York City. A minor dispute with Gutzon Borglum over property where the camp stood is described as trivial.
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Stamford
National Council of the Organization
New York City
Gutzon Borglum
Minnesota May Stay In Wet Column
St Paul reports Minnesota likely to remain in the wet column as returns from Tuesday's election show the count nearing completion with about 8,000 votes ahead. Prohibition supporters expect the amendment will fail to reach the two thirds required for adoption.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Three Soldiers Killed in Train Wreck Near Aurora
A troop train carrying 350 soldiers and football fans collided with a passenger train at Sugar Grove, near Aurora, killing three Camp Grant soldiers and wounding more than 129. None of the Camp Grant football team members were injured. A guard rope was quickly improvised around the wreck.
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Aurora
Camp Giant
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Sugar Grove
Camp Grant Footb
Messenger Boy Stole Liberty Bonds in New York Case
Samuel Shapiro a 19 year old messenger for a stock brokerage was arrested with 23000 in Liberty bonds and 2000 in cash on him from 35000 of stolen bonds. He claimed he had given away 10000 in bonds and lived off the remaining 600 as police learned of his spree.
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New York
Samuel Shapiro
Shapiro
Revolt in Polish Province Reported in Plock
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Zurich says the Polish province of Plock has risen in revolt. The fighting followed, many killed, and German forces reportedly shot the movement's leaders and deported the male population toward Germany.
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Tondon
Plock
Zurich
Germany
French critics on Bavarian republic impact on peace talks
In Paris on November, French critics say a Bavarian republic would not affect the armistice negotiations. They argue the war’s responsibility is national and not solely borne by the dynastic government.
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Bavaria
Paris
Two German Warships Sunk Reported
London reports that two German warships were blown up at Hamburg and two at Kiel, according to an early today dispatch. A stray line about whistle prices follows, not relevant to the war item.
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London
Hamburg
Kiel
Foch May Alter Armistice Wording but Not Terms
Washington reports Field Marshal Foch can adjust phrasing of the armistice terms if deemed wise, but cannot change the terms themselves. State department officials say the actual terms remain absolute and unalterable, with the text approved by President Wilson and in U S possession. Officials note possible delays in publishing if wording changes occur and that Foch could extend the German decision deadline if needed.
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Washington
Foch
State Department
Wilson
Field Marshal
Deb
Two Crosses Tell a War Time Tale of German Kultur
Captain O Q Melton recalls from Atlanta Constitution a French cemetery scene where a lone cross atop a ruined cathedral stands as a symbol of victory for the Allies while a second cross marks a no man’s land cemetery where a hidden machine gun concealed beneath the sacred cross killed soldiers. The account contrasts sacred icon and war’s barbarity, framing the story as a rebuke to German Kultur.
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O. Q. Melton
Atlanta Constitution
Germany
No Man’s Land
Ciem
Micaine Funner
Banking Statement Highlights November Shifts in New York
New York bank data show average loans down by 6.64 million while demand deposits rise 48.38 million and time deposits up 2.43 million. Reserves increase 5.67 million. Actual loans grow 21.83 million with demand deposits rising 74.85 million and time deposits up 0.53 million. Reserve totals up 13.16 million.
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New York
Clear Weather Aids Allied Advance On French Front
Paris reports first clear weather in days aiding the rapid allied advance on the front. Expect an officer’s war report tonight to announce important gains across the sector.
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Paris
Abdication Demand Modified by German Social Democrats
Berne Nov 9 The social democrats in Germany have modified their demand for the Kaiser's abdication citing advices received today. The decision is said to reflect considerations of an eventual armistice as negotiations proceed.
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Berne
Social Democrats
Germany
French Renew Advance Across The Front
Paris reports the French renewed their advance over the entire front this morning with heavy gun and artillery activity at several locations during the night. The war office released the update as fighting continued across multiple sectors.
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Paris
War Office
The Colonel's Trouble Echoes Old Tom Tom Age
A brief editorial critique from Columbia State condemns the colonel for clinging to a noisy era instead of reason, arguing his habits reflect outdated approaches and undermine progress.
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Columbia State
No Worry There. Cranberry Crop Sufficiency Questioned
A Los Angeles Times note questions if there will be enough cranberries for the crop year. The piece implies prior shortages and reassures readers that worry may be unnecessary.
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Los Angeles Times
Kaiser Has Quit Officially Reported
Paris reports the kaiser abdicated in the chamber of deputies and renounced his throne today. Amsterdam dispatches clash with a note that the kaiser may have abdicated while another states he refused to abdicate.
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Wilhelm
Paris
Chamber OF Deputies
Obituary Mrs Maria E Newton widow of George T Newton
Mrs Maria Esther Newton widow of George T Newton a former Middletown resident died Thursday November 8 at her daughter Mrs William L Ramage home in West Orange New Jersey at age 74 Funeral will be Monday at 2 30 pm at J P Bacon undertakers 291 Main Street Rev G B Gilbert officiating interment in Farm Hill cemetery Born Maria Esther Brocklehurst in Derby England she came to Middletown with her husband many years ago She lived in South Farms until eight years ago when health forced her to live with her daughter She leaves five children Elizabeth Stace Newark John G Brooklyn Francis H J Washington Street Duran w Branford and nine grandchildren
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Maria E. Newton
Maria Esther Newton
George T. Newton
Middletown
William L. Ramage
West Grange
New Jersey
J. P. Bacon
Main Street
G. B. Gilbert
Old Farm Hill
Maria Esther Brocklehurst
Derby
England
South Farms
Elizabeth Stace
Newark
N. J
John G
Brooklyn
N. Y
Francis H. J
Washington Street
This City
Nellie
W. I. Ramage
West Orange
Duran Wb
Branford
Funeral of May L Long at St Marys Church
The funeral for May L Long was held from her parents' Air Line avenue home at 8:30 p.m. and moved to St Marys Church for a high requiem mass conducted by Rev Dr Martin. Prayers followed mass, offertory featured Mrs Keser singing O Sali taris, and Some Sweet Day accompanied the casket as pallbearers John Cahill Joseph Curtin Harold Farrell and Raymond Bride carried it to St Marys Cemetery for burial.
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May L. Long
May L Long
Air Line Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Dr. Martin
Joseph Curtin
Harold Farrell
Raymond Bride
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Robert S Hayes Dies in New Haven After Illness
Former city resident Robert S. Hayes died in New Haven last evening after several months illness. Funeral services will be from W. J. Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms Monday at 8:30, then at St. John's Church for a requiem high mass. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery family plot.
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Robert S. Hayes
New Haven
W. J. Coughlin
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
John Masajada dies after brief illness at Middlesex Hospital
John Masajada died at Middlesex Hospital after a brief illness of pneumonia. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral from his late home in Staddle Hill will be Monday at 7:15 a m and at St Marys church at 8 a m for a requiem high mass. Burial will be in St Johns cemetery.
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John Masajada
Middlesex Hospital
Pneumona
Staddle Hill
St. Mary’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for George Raymond Brazos Held Privately
The funeral for George Raymond Brazos occurred at 2 pm today at his Oak Street home in a private service. Rev. Dr. F. F. German officiated and the interment followed in the Indian Hill family plot with family members serving as pallbearers.
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George Raymond Brazos
Oak Street
F. F. German
Indian Hill
Funeral service for Patrick J Cody in Portland
The funeral for Patrick J Cody will leave his Bank Street home in Portland on Sunday afternoon at 1 20 and proceed to St Mary’s Church for a 2 o'clock service. Burial follows in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Patrick J. Cody
Bank Street
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
City Briefs on Local Personnel Moves and Red Cross Knitting Club
George W. Tryon of Hotchkiss street has left Connecticut Co to join The Noiseless Typewriter Co. Mrs. Charles Winter of Farm Hill, active in Red Cross knitting work, was homebound with sciatic nerve pain for six weeks and can return to the knitting club at Farm Hill school. The club meeting will be at the school on Monday November 11. all girls are invited.
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George W. Tryon
Hotchkiss Street
The
Connecticut Co
Noiseless Typewriter Co
Charles Winter
Farm Hill
Red Cross
Farm Hill School
The Cost of an Apple Pie Shows Public Pricing
A Pittsburg Gazette Times piece praises a woman who estimates pie costs to reveal discrepancies in public eating place pricing under Food Administration scrutiny. She calculates four apple pies for 89 cents, detailing ingredient costs from apples to fuel and flavoring, then notes inflation in 1918. influenza influenza news
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Pittsburg
Food Administration
No decision on Maxs resignation in Germany
London reports Prince Maximilian of Baden has resigned as chancellor with no decision yet on his successor. Some circles predict future German heads of government could be elected like a republic. Amid calls for armistice terms and a push toward a league of nations, turmoil spreads from the coast to Munich where a Bavarian republic is proclaimed and anti dynastic forces move to secure peace.
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London
Maximilian
Baden
Geree
Max
Germany
Prince Max
Amsterdam
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Kaiser
Dvices
Munich
Council of Workmen
Kurt Esner
Diet
Wilson
League of Nations
General Railway Strike Shakes Germany
Copenhagen reports a general railway strike called in Germany. The dispatch cites 200000 deserters in Berlin amid the widespread stoppage affecting transport and military movement.
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Germany
Copenhagen
The
Social Demokraten
Berlin
Modern Sugar Crop in the Philippines Drives Large Plantations
The Philippines adopt tractor and power machinery to overcome labor limits in sugar cane farming. Contractors operate vast acreages with coordinated year round systems and labor-saving devices. Modern milling splits juice extraction, boiling, evaporation, and crystallization to bulk-supply American markets.
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Philippines
Philippine Islands
Pacific
American Triumph in the Argonne
The American First Army shattered a German defense line west of the Meuse north of Verdun after five weeks of hard fighting. They breached positions, taking 30 000 unwounded prisoners and disabling 70 000 more. The sweeping Meuse valley advance threatens Metz Sedan Mezieres rail links and envisions a broader flank maneuver toward Champagne and beyond. The victory honors sacrifices and tests of military genius, showcasing a master stroke of arms.
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Argonne
New York World
Meuse
Verdun
Metz-Sedan-Mezieres
France
Lorraine
Germany
Champagne
Thrived Without Wheat Says Globe-Democrat Note
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat remarks on American Indians thriving without wheat and hints at how diet may relate to physique while noting an actress faces mixed fortunes on her farewell tour.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Stock Market Shows Strong Tone in Early Trading
New York nov 9 the stock market opened strong with narrow gains and fractional advances in key issues. Steel common 10 31 8 to 10 23 4 Baldwin Locomotive up to 8 11 8 Mexican Petroleum gained 2 points before giving back early gains, Utah closed at 9 11 4 and American Smelting at 9 23 4. Total stocks 115 200 shares. bonds 3 840 000. Week totals 1 582 942 000 shares and 71 973 000 in bonds.
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New York
Steel Common
Baldwin Locomotive
Texas Pacific
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mexican Petroleum
Wilson & Co
Utah
Marine Preferred
Baldwin
Bethlehem Steel
Distillers Securities
Studebaker
Wiilys-Overland
Southern Pacific
Grain Market closes with mixed corn oats and fats
Chicago markets show corn easing 3 cents with November at 121 and December at 117 to 117 3 4 while oats fall 1 4 to 3 4 cents with values around 2012 for November and 693-4 for December. Park fats and lard and ribs edges closed higher for select contracts with November pork at 38.50 and lard around 26.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Those Stage Servants by Neil Brinkley in New York American
A humorous critique of stage servants in fiction and theatre. The narrator mocks maid characters, their training, and wardrobe habits, contrasting with real life and stage tropes. The piece previews Brinkley’s romantic painting of love and war in the upcoming Sunday issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Brinkley
New York
Schenck Mandrake Pills Promise Quick Bilious Relief
An old advertisement touts Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a cure for biliousness, constipation, and headaches. It claims 80 years of reputation and offers 25 cents per box in uncoated or sugar coated forms. The product is by Dr J H Schenck & Son of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
J.H. Schenck & Son
Philadelphia
Local murder cases recall after pardon petition
The board of pardons reviews two old murder cases from the county. Edward Hough and Edward Rogers, both convicted of second degree murder, seek relief after decades in prison. Hough killed rival for a woman with a razor and hid the body in Chester Cove. Rogers murdered Parmelee near Cobalt, with coins tied to the case. Both trials featured prominent local lawyers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Roger Joseph Hough
Gree
Board of
Sion
Harry W. Wolds
Hartford
Hough
Eugene Culver
Wwfended
Harry Chadwick
New Brits
Chadwick
Wick
Chester
New Britain
Chester Cove
Culver
Edward Rogers
William T. Elmer
Rogers
Parmelee
Cobalt
Ciie
Attney Lovell Hall
Clarence Murphy
Durham
John M. Murd
The
Filmer
Dock
Lovell Hall
The Returned Traveler
The brief notes a puzzled traveler seeking clarification on substitutes in a domestic exchange. A dialogue voice questions whether any offered item can serve as a substitute for another or if the speaker is a substitute for a different thing altogether.
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New York Sun
Musterole Quick Relief No Blister Ad
Musterole offers quick relief like a mustard plaster without burning. Rub on directly, relieves sore throats bronchitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia pleurisy rheumatic pains and chills. Available in 30c 60c jars hospital size 2.50.
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