War hero action tale from World War I diary fragment
Edward J Buckley of Chicago aids in capturing a German machine gun nest with two men. Private Ernest V Bollinger dies after advancing on the gun and engaging enemy shooters. Albert H Hauss of East St Louis also joins the assault, sustaining heavy fire to help neutralize the position. The account reads as a frontline combat vignette focusing on individual valor and improvised team action.
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Edward J. Buckley
Chicago
William A. Stapleton
Humphrey
Elmer E. Feb
St. Louis
Mora
Ernest V. Bollinger
Little
Albert H. Hauss
East St
Fred
Roosevelts Son-in-law Joins Opposition To Power Bill
The agency power bill faces daily sessions with Republican members opposing. Orth and Walsh describe the bill as hoge-podge and threaten to stall it until amended by Sims of the interstate committee. A revised version was proposed to restrict residents’ control of electric stations to one year after the war ends, shortening the original five-year term.
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Blican
Roosevelt
Walsh
Massachuain
Orth
Sims
Interstate Committee
Tate
Iit
Health measures in Waterbury theaters amid flu outbreak
In Waterbury on Oct 1 the board of health considers suspending theatre operations due to Spanish influenza. W Frost is tasked with opening isolation hospitals as local facilities cannot move patients to existing hospitals. The health department aims to curb spread and locate suitable isolation housing.
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Nza
Waterbury
Board of Health
W. Frost
Bivis Fine For Aching Kidneys
A fragment describes a remedy called Bivis for kidney and backache relief. It mentions sluggish kidneys, a flushing occasion, bowels, dull kidney region pain, rheumatic twinges, torpid eopleness, and claims of many good drug store qualities, all in a dated tone. The text presents product-like assertions without clear factual details or sourcing.
German Help for Bulgaria Too Late
British and French officials assess a chain of events in the Balkans predicting Turkey's possible surrender if Germany can pressure Bulgaria. Experts warn an eastern front revival could follow, with d Esperey advancing toward Turkey and Romania aligning with the Entente after a hypothetical Bulgarian elimination.
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Turkey
Franchet d'Esperey
Tchataldja
Bulgaria
Germany
Thrace
Asia Minor
Mesopotamia
d’Esperey
Austro-Hungary
Danube
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Romania
Great Britain
France
Bucharest
Teutonic
Russia
TROLLEY VICTIM BURIED
Timothy F Barry longtime secretary of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce was laid to rest at St Lawrence cemetery New Haven after funeral services at St Margaret s church In Waterbury the event drew many from the Chamber of Commerce Knights of Columbus and other groups While investigators examined the trolley wreck that killed him a city education committee led by Mayor Sandland visited New Haven for talks with the public utilities commission to determine the wreck s causes and sift the reasons behind the accident
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Waterbury Commerce Chamber
Timothy F. Barry
Chamber of Commerce
St. Lawrence’s Cemetery
New Haven
St. Margaret’s Church
Minutemen
Knights of Columbus
Barry
Board of Education
Sandland
Irvine Rudd
Public Utilities Commission
Human Fly Killed in Fifth Story Fall in New York
Hymnie Tuller aged 26 died after falling from the fifth story of an office building where he was scaling the exterior to make Liberty Loan appeals. He had completed four attempts and was attempting a fifth when he slipped, suffering a fractured skull and internal injuries.
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New York
Hymnie Tullerman
Liberty Loan
Kaiser's Message To People Urges Blood And Wealth
The German Kaiser addressed the fatherland party from Berlin urging the people to rally with blood and wealth in defense against enemy plans. He called for confidence and hope as the nation faces war pressures.
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Kaiser
Amsterdam
Fatherland
Berlin
Fatherland Party
Riots erupt in Constantinople amid Turkish army unrest
A dispatch received today reports riots breaking out in Constantinople as Enver Pasha leads the pro-German faction. The disturbance follows the wreck scene where an automobile fell into the water as a boat test ended disastrously.
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Constantinople
Copenhagen
Enver Pasha
New York Troops Advance Amid Stubborn German Resistance
Report of American forces pushing through Hindenburg defenses amid heavy rain and wind. New York units, joined by North and South Carolina troops, breached first lines and faced strongholds while overcoming German counterattacks. A South Carolina sergeant led prisoners through tunnels to reveal a richly furnished cavern complex used by German troops.
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New York
Hindenburg
South Carolina
Jerry
Hindenbug
Draft lottery shows record speed as 17000 numbers drawn
Washington reports the draft lottery finished in 20 hours, drawing 17000 numbers to determine the 13,000,000 registrants. Numbers were telephoned to the government printing office for master list printing and mailing to district boards, with the last capsule number 12734. Spectators were few, mainly military men.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Happenings in This Vicinity Seven Years Ago
Hints from 1883 note favorable sidewalk expansion on Main Street Portland with freestone offered to workers. Swedish American Republican club to vote in a body. Hunting season opens. ammunition sales rise. Wilbur F. Ackley clerks at H. G. Clark’s East Hampton store. Higganum schools closed due to scarlet fever. Last day of the baseball league season. Snow storm reported in western state. Vote for Sherman, M. Bacon, Myron H. Johnson, and Richard Davis. Spencer offers 1000 bushels potatoes at 67 cents per bushel. Assessor Ward bruised after falling into an open cellarway. Wesleyan freshmen include many girls. Spanish flu deaths rise in New York. 120 total deaths, 966 new cases in 24 hours. Dr. Copeland to plan response. volunteers sought. CutOut slip for Foley products offers trial package.
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Main Street
Portland
Wilbur F. Ackley
H. G. Clark
East Hampton
Sherman
M. Bacon
Myron H. Johnson
Richard Davis
W. K. Spencer
George H. Ward
Tom O’connel
Court Street
Wesleyan
Physically Fit At Any Age Warns Of Kidney Decline
A health notice warns that premature degeneration from Bright's Disease can occur and urges early action for back pain, urine changes, loss of appetite, and indigestion. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules from Holland, claiming near immediate relief and money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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Haarlem
Holland
Danderine Hair Care Ad Promises Quick Thickening
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming to beautify hair, reduce dandruff and itching, and prevent hair loss. It promises immediate effects after a single application and urges readers to buy a small bottle at drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
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Entente
Hertling
Fehren
Quentin
Royal
Copeland
Foley & Co
Sheffield Avenue
Chica
Foley
The
Middletown
Liberty Loan Committee
R. J. Atwell
Cory Wain
Court
Magee National
Magee Furnace. Co., Inc
Boston
Mass
Bacon Bros
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