Allies Renew Blows On All Fronts In War Update
Allied forces press in the Argonne sector as French and American units push toward a combined operation while units in Flanders seize the German base at Roulers. British Haig reports Cambrai may fall as German positions falter. Serbian advances continue in the Balkans as Allenby’s army nears Damascus, threatening Turkish lines.
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Argonne Forest
Cambrai-St. Quentin
Cambrai
Haig
Flanders
Roulers
Ostend
Lille
Balkans
Serbia
Sofia
Orient
Turkey
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Allenby
Palestine
Damascus
Mesopotamia
Flanders Advance and French Gains Reported on October Fronts
British and Belgian forces cut the Roylers Menin road and advanced toward the German base at Penta. The French war office announced captures in Champagne and progress between the Aisne and Vesle rivers, with 13,000 prisoners and over 300 cannons since September 26. Belgian posts also report rail lines cut and advances near Roulers. A naval incident off Key West left questions about missing sailors.
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Flanders
London
Roylers-Menin
Penta
Thouront
Thoront
Dixmu
Paris
Champagne
Binarville
Conde Les Autry
Aisne
Vesle
French War Office
Varennes
Argonne Forest
Belgium
Zarren-Roulers
Roulers-Menin
Guilisent
War Office
Havre
Oostnieuwkerke
Amersveld
Staden
Roulers
U. S. Circuit Judge Named
Washington report states a circuit judge nominee was sent to the senate in an afternoon message. The action marks a significant judicial selection affecting the appellate bench. The announcement names the nominee and outlines the submitted credentials and expected Senate review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Washington
Senate
Te United
Casualties and POWs Listed Across New England Names
Washington reports 598 casualties today including killed in action and wounded in action with numerous New England soldiers named by state. The War Department also released additional prisoners of war in Germany, listing Albert Holbrook of Rockland Maine and Hyman Wolfe of Chelsea Massachusetts among others.
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New England
Washington
Germany
War Department
Censer of War
Albert. B. Holbrook
Rockland
Hyman Wolfe
Chelsea
Mass
Dolliver, Jackson sentenced in New Haven court
In U S District Court Charles Dolliver of Chelsea Mass received one year and a day plus three months to run concurrently for fraudulent checks. Thomas Jackson captured with counterfeit moulds in Monroe Center was sentenced to three years in Atlanta. Several others pled guilty for liquor to soldiers with fines and jail terms listed for Axel Johnson Angina Carboni Clinton Scoville Koplas Cosgrove Burke Lombardi and Rusko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
United States District Court
Charles Dolliver
Chelsea
Mass
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
E. S. Thomas
Thomas Jackson
Secret Service
Monroe Center
Conn
Atlanta
Axel Johnson
Bridgeport
Angina Carboni
Norwich
Clinton Scoville
Frank Koplas
Stamford
Big Capture Report From Russia Dispatch
A dated dispatch reports fifteen thousand Austro German troops captured in eastern Russia. The captives reportedly arrived at Heitho from Blagovestcinsk and may be former POWs pressed into Bolshevik service against the Allies, reflecting shifting fronts in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Russia
Heitho
Blagovestcinsk
German Paper Taken Over in War Asset Seizure
Washington October 1 enemy interests in the German Consolidated Newspaper Co owner of the Daily Wachter and Anzeiger in Cleveland were seized by A Mitchell Palmer alien property custodian. The action also took control of the German Press and Plate Co and the Flexitype Co both tied to the publishers. Enemy stakes stood at 40.8 percent in the newspaper company 55 percent in the press and plate firm and 56 percent in the Flexitype firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
German Consolidated Newspaper Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Wachter and Anzeiger
A. Mitchell Palmer
German Press and Plate Co
Flexitype Co
Co.pany
City Police Court case ends in fine for assault
John Wolanski a coal cart driver appeared in city court this morning for an altercation at the butcher shop on William street. He pleaded guilty to assaulting William Tofinsky a Portland tailor after exchanging insults and kicks. He was fined ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Police Court
John Wolanski
William Street
William Tofinsky
Portland
Bulgarians Murdered Officers in Retreat Fight
London dispatch reports Bulgarian officers who attempted to halt troop flight were killed. The Serbian war office says heavy fighting Monday left the allies in control of Crnínvrh Gradishte and the northern edge of Chevhe Polje as they overran the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Serbian War Office
Crnivrh
Gradishte
Chevhe Polje
Miss Hattie Haskell Dies in Whitefield at 74
Miss Hattie Haskell daughter of the late John Haskell and lifelong resident of the town died at Whitefield New Hampshire this morning at age 74. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Haskell
John Haskell
Whitefield
N. H
Aes Buys Bante York Oct 1
John Doe subscribed this afternoon north of the Fourth Liberty as events connect with the day’s local affairs and business actions in York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes Buys Bante
York
John Doe
Fourth Liberty
Antis Still Lead In Suffrage Fight In Senate Speech
Senator Cummins denounces a "little group of willful men" opposing woman suffrage as vital to war aims. He warns the chamber that defeating the amendment would thwart the president and harm democracy while urging support. Senator Martin of Kentucky says he will vote for the resolution, citing public opinion and presidential concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cummins
Chamber
Senate
Martin
Kentucky
Influenza Outbreak Among 800 Boston Telephone Girls at Camp Devens
Camp Devens Mass October reports eight hundred Boston Telephone Exchange girls ill with influenza. Soldiers urged to limit social calls to Boston, especially evenings. A circular promotes hand washing and clean nails to curb spread. Parade ground review of foreign legion. death rate declined with several base hospital deaths listed including Harold M Ray Stephen Leweski Robert Jemphrey and Ernest W Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
Mass
Boston
Foreign Legion
Harold M. Ray
Hartford Conn
Stephen Leweski
Waterbury, Conn
Robert Jemphrey
New Bedford
Ernest W. Wilson
Springfield
Letter From War Bespeaks Wounding at Base Hospital
Mrs. Thomas Mathison of 36 South Main Street receives a letter from her son in France dated August 30 describing Shelly Kincaid son of Captain Police Kincaid wounded in the foot and sent to a base hospital. Captain Kincaid also records a letter from Shelley dated August 39 with no wound mentioned, prompting suspicion of another misaddressed or repeated note, as similar errors have occurred before. Shelley claims to have been O KE on August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mathison
South Main Street
France
Shelly Kincaid
Kincaid
Shelley
Ories
Shelly
O. KE
Durham Fair Wednesday Opens Doors to Many Sections
The Durham fair will be in full blast Wednesday drawing natives and strangers alike to witness scenes from various sections. The event serves as a gathering point for locals and visitors to enjoy the fair’s activities and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Lansing Answers Germany Threat With Possible Repayments
The United States warns Germany it will carry out reprisals if it carries out its threat. Officials in Berne say such action would safeguard American POWs better than policy or sportsmanlike conduct. Lansing’s bold statement aims to force humane treatment of U S prisoners and quicken German understanding, according to analysts.
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Germany
United States
Berne
Lansing
Bulgaria Ready to Attack Turkey
London reports Bulgaria signified willingness to re enter the war with the Allies to attack Turkey during armistice talks. The agency says Bulgaria would act only under Allied direction, noting historical Balkan enmity and past campaigns against Turkey.
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London
Bulgaria
Turkey
Beers Taken To Ayer For Desertion Again
Policeman Stanley Schilling arrested Austin Beers, a Camp Devens deserter for a second time, and delivered him to Camp Devens early Monday. Beers was confined in Ayer police cells until the camp opened, with a court marshal planned for Saturday. His prior leave violation earned three months, and he admits lingering at home while avoiding notice, as his brother at the camp battles pneumonia and their mother stays with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Devens
Stanley Schilling
Austin Beers
State of
Beers
Schilling
Joseph Beers
Sweden Turns Over Ships to Allies in 400000 Ton Pact
Washington reports the Swedish government has turned over 400000 tons of shipping to Great Britain and the United States under July agreement. The ships not reserved for Sweden will carry troops and munitions to France, while Sweden will receive coal, cotton, and food rations. The War Trade Board began issuing export licenses to American exporters for the first shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Sweden
France
War Trade Board
Four Minute Speakers at Durham Fair Schedule
Speakers at the Durham fair tomorrow include Professor E. S. Brightman at 2 o clock, Judge M. B. Culver at 3, and Lester O. Schirver, Y M C A secretary, at 4. All talks will be on patriotic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Fair
E. S. Brightman
M. B. Culver
Lester O. Schirver
Rally Planned at Synagogue Tomorrow Evening
Jewish citizens will hold a rally at the synagogue tomorrow at 8 o clock. A speaker from Hartford and several local speakers are expected to address the gathering. All Jewish citizens are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Citiens
Hartford
Jewish Rally at Synagogue Tomorrow Evening
The Jewish Liberty Loan committee urges all Jewish people to attend the rally at the synagogue tomorrow evening as a display of patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Liberty Loan Committee
Adv
Metal Prices and financial snapshot from New York listings
A compact report notes lead prices unchanged amid quiet trading in St Louis with spot and October at 9.15 and November December at 8.95. It also records Clearing House State rent and sub treasury figures with sums of 274,393 in debits, exchange totals 776,103,969 and balances 64,977,358.
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New York
St. Louis
Clearing House
Sub
Treasury
Calcerbs Claim Cough Relief Boosts Heart Health
An archaic tonic called CALCERBS is advertised as a health builder to rid persistent coughs and throat lung troubles. The odd text asserts CALCERBS restore heart tones and offer relief in many cases, though the claim reads like a medical quack advertisement with unclear specifics.
Big Liberty Loan Rally Moves Community to Support
A large outdoor Liberty Bond rally in Middletown featured speeches by Victor Mills and local officials including Mayor McDowell and Governor Weeks. Ernest S. Davis and Earle W. Barrows highlighted patriotism and duty, with Bond sales topping $36,000 and the Liberty Cottage reporting $12,250 that day. The event drew 25 Boy Scouts and notable Navy and Imperial Navy hosts, ending with the hymn America and a pledge to double the quota.
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Victor Mills
M R
Eden
Mills
McDowell
Frank B. Weeks
Pauline Wilcox
Women’s Motor Corps
Liberty Loan Committee
Green
Ernest S. Davis
Earle ‘W. Barrows
23Rd
United States Infantry
Lorraine
Barrows
H. A. Chase
Navy
Liberty Bonds
Arthurs. Losey
Joseph Quirk
Salvatore Adorno
Grand Theatre
Chase
Master At Arms Pratt
Canadian Imperial Navy
America
Middletown
R. W. Rice
Liberty Cottage
C. H. Hoover
Arthur L. Allin
Grand
Robert W. Rice
Mabel Meech
Middlesex
Chamber of Commerce
Spanish influenza continues to spread in many cities
Health authorities report 6140 new cases and 39 deaths in 24 hours ending noon today across 68 cities and towns outside Boston. Deaths fall from 39 to 29 in the 9 to 11 am period. Lobar pneumonia raises concern while Camp Devens shows a decrease and Red Cross has distributed 15450 gauze masks for medical staff.
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Cording
E Health Soereme
Boston
City Health Office
William C. Woodward
Red Cross
Camp Devens
Boy Scout Notes and War Correspondent Visit
Scouts will follow plan one in the Fourth Liberty Loan, calling themselves the Gleaners after the Reapers and working only in the campaign's last week. Cards stamped for scout use are available from the commissioner. Frederick Villiers, renowned war correspondent, will meet the mayor tomorrow at noon at City Hall and speak at 8 15 pm on What I Saw at the Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Liberty Loan
Stoutmasters
Frederick Villiers
Middletown
Decisive peace offer to come from Germany
Amsterdam Oct 1 German Reichstag socialists report that Germany will extend a new peace proposal to the allies. The move follows Bulgaria’s actions and is described by the newspaper Ty d as having decisive terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Reichstag
Germany
Bulgaria
Tyd
Tigers Begin Season With Night Practice At Green
The Tigers A. C. will hold their first practice of the season tonight at the green corner Main and Spring streets. The first game of the season is upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Tigers A. C
Market Opens Steady in Early Trading with Steel Drop
Stock market activity opens at high levels set by military movement toward Bulgaria's submission. Heavy steel industrial trading amid mixed oil stocks. Public utilities stay strong as Consolidated Gas rises to 94 3 4 and Peoples Gas to 50. Bethlehem Steel B tumbles 2 points to 77 8.
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New York
Bulgaria
Steel Common
Steen
Bethlehem Steel
Mrs Oscar Johnson Dies After Pneumonia at Middlesex Hospital
Mrs. Oscar Johnson Genevieve wife of Oscar Johnson died at Middlesex hospital after a short pneumonia illness. She was visiting relatives in Portland when taken ill a week ago and died suddenly. Survived by husband one son her parents Mr and Mrs George Graham of Brooklyn N Y and one brother. Remains sent to Brooklyn this afternoon for funeral Thursday morning with burial in Holy Cross cemetery Brooklyn.
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Oscar Johnson
Genevieve
Middlesex Hospital
Portland
Brooklyn
N. Y
George Graham
W. J. Coughlin
Holy Cross Cemetery
Obituaries for Michael J. Brown and Urania H. Tuttle
Michael J. Brown died at his home 19 Cooley Avenue South Farms at 8:30 this morning. He was born in Portland a weaver and member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He is survived by his mother one sister Miss Nellie Brown and two brothers Philip and William of Fort Slocum. Funeral time will be announced later. Urania H. Tuttle died at Mrs Rose H. Murray’s home 3 West Silver Street late yesterday at noon. She leaves one sister Mia Dwight Morton Hadley Mass four brothers Edward W. Hadley George A. M D New York Professor Franklin Tuttle of Kentucky University and Professor Charlies A. Tuttle of Wesleyan University. Funeral will be at Hadley Mass Thursday afternoon.
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Michael J. Brown
Cooley Avenue
South Farms
Portland
Bridgeport
Loyal Order of Moose
Nellie Brown
Philip
William
Fort Slocum
Urania H. Tuttle
Rose H. Murray
West Silver Street
Mia. T. Dwight Morton
Hadley
Mass
Edward W. Tuttle
George A. Tuttle
New York City
Franklin
Tuttle
Kentucky University
Lexington
Kentucky
Charlies A. Tuttle
Wesleyan University
Morton
Funeral for Miss Effie Richards Held at St James Chapel
The funeral for Miss Effie Richards will be held at St James chapel in Ponsett district on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Richards
St. James’ Chapel
Ponsett District
Austria Will Before ct On Peace Talks In Europe
London dispatch says Allied circles foresee opening negotiations with Turkey if not immediately, as Turkey lacks European soil to defend Const. Allies plan to advance from Mesopotamia and the Caucasus. Germany may rely on Austro-Hungarians to pressure Serbia while retreat from Ukraine or Romania is considered. The aim is to ease Austria’s burden and reduce pressure for peace in the country.
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London
Turkey
Constale
Bul
Germany
Ukrainia
Rumania
Austria
Local notices and events listed for mid October
Upcoming events include St John’s Aid Sewing class on Wednesday afternoon in the K of C rooms, a moonlight period October 18 to 22, a serious medical operation for a local resident, Pop Sheridan moving to Neville’s candy shop area, and a film “The Life of a Life” shown at the theatre with a jitney to the fair. A.O.H No 1 meets tonight, a j itney run starts Wednesday from ward’s drug store, Commerce luncheon reservations via J Stueck, Frederick Villiers event details, and D F centerd’eac school reopens Wednesday with term and location notes.
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St. John’s Aid
K. of C
Hilda Melin
John H. Melin
Cutts
Middlesex Hospital
Pop Sheridan
Neville’s Candy Shop
Rintelen Sent To New York Federal Prison
Rintelen, charged with conspiring to place bombs and defrauding the United States, departed for a federal prison in New York on October 1 to begin serving his sentence and facing defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rintelen
New York
United Ze
Legal notices from Middletown Town meeting agenda October 7 1918
Town meeting items authorize annual officers and ballots including selectmen constables registrars and school visitors for three years and cap. Also hear budget requests for library funds war bureau and town improvements. Authorized borrowing up to 35000 and warrant details for polling and town hall improvements.
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Middletown
Sas
Board of Selectmen
Russell, Jr
Library Company
C. B. Frisbie
Robert Stro
Listri
Icipal
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