Germany Ready for Cables Note Transmission Plan
The note, fully approved by Mr. Lansing, would be sent at once to Berlin and transmitted through Swiss, Swedish, and Spanish channels to Vienna, Constantinople, and beyond. Secretary Lansing planned a press statement around 4 pm and authorized Patchin to handle immediate distribution to the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Berlin
Joseph P. Tumulty
Berin
Vienna
Constantinople
Entente
Philip Patchin
State Department
Foreign Intelligence Bureau
Patchin
U S Battalion Saved After Surrounded in Argonne Forest
American forces relieved a battalion cut off last Friday in the Argonne forest near Verdun after three days of isolation. Allied troops broke through stiff German resistance, using evacuated trench systems and carrier lagoons to sustain the besieged unit. The rescue followed Hill No 244 occupation allowing direct fire support, with the surrounded group then turning on and capturing several German defenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argonne Forest
N.C. Parse
Verdun
Hill No. 244
Wheat WII Move
Hartford reports a public telegram from federal food administrator Hoover via state official Scoville. It says Pershing's demand for materials has diverted grain shipments, delaying seaboard wheat movement, filling elevators, and causing farmer panic. It urges patience, promising full government price for all production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Hoover
Robert Scoville
General Pershing
Wester Front
Seaboard
Fined For Reckless Driving In Cromwell Court
Mrs. F. D. Childs of 77 Niles Street Hartford faced reckless driving charges in Cromwell Court. Her car collided with a Yale Post Office superintendent F. F. Clark’s vehicle in Cromwell on August 30. She was fined $25 and costs, with an appeal noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Childs
Niles Street
Hartford
Ore Justice of the Peace Noble
Cromwell Court
Two Die in Norwalk From Spanish Influenza
Norwalk reports two more deaths from Spanish influenza: Mrs. Michelena Zombrowski and Mrs. Charlies Cerreta, bringing the toll to six since the outbreak began at the fair grounds. Health Officer William J. Tracey says cases rise daily and the end appears near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Michelena Zombrowski
Charlies Cerreta
Fair Grounds
William J. Tracey
Metal Prices. New York Market News Update
Metal prices were unchanged with spelter firm. East Louis spot shown at 865 to 862 1-2 for October and November. A note mentions the New Haven buying Liberty Ronde and the New Haven & Hartford railroad subscribing 1.1 million dollars to the fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Louis
New Haven
New New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Influenza Impacts Liberty Loan Campaign Across Districts
Subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan total $1,406,051,000 as districts report influenza disruption. Atlanta and Kansas City close venues, schools and theaters shut, meetings cancelled. San Francisco surpasses $130,000,000. Idaho, Oregon, Milwaukee and Chicago show strong futures. California cities vie in ship naming contests. The campaign expands despite the epidemic with Chicago district boosting totals and North Carolina Virginia campaigns disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Treasury Department
Treasury
Atlanta
Kansas City
W. C. Wardlaw
San Francisco
Idaho
Oregon
Los Angeles
Oakland
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Philadelphia
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
Cleveland
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Muskogee
Oklo
Griffin Re-elected Serene Leader In Town Election
Thomas F. Griffin was re elected Serene at the annual town election for the 16th time, leading his party with a margin over 70 votes more than any other on the ticket. Constable Griffin, a familiar fixture in public affairs, is noted for his unwavering duty and thorough conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Griffin
Constable Griffin
Griffin Granted Bond to Begin Duty as Constable
William Griffin, a popular Elks member and car fire department advocate, is ready to begin duty after filing his bond. He is noted for active city improvement interests, broad local connections, and a strong motto to perform his entrusted duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin i
the Elks
Car Fire Department
Griffin
Colonel Hagadorn Ends His Life at Camp Grant Illinois
Col C E Hagadorn acting commander at Camp Grant shot himself in his quarters today. His body was found by staff officers with a bullet wound and a revolver nearby. Associates said he had long ill health and suffered a nervous collapse after intense work to combat the Spanish influenza epidemic at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagadorn
Camp Grant
Ill
C. E
Camprant
Influenza Upturn Reported in New York City
The health department census for the past twenty four hours records 2 503 new influenza cases in New York City the largest daily total of the epidemic to date. Fatalities rose to 70 from 70 yesterday, marking a higher death toll alongside the surge in cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Health Department
Candidate For 27th District. Menge wast Oct. &-Judge James 8.
A terse readable note references a political contest for the 27th district with names Menge and Judge James noted in connection to October events. The fragment hints at a district race and judicial figure but lacks full context or dates beyond October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menge Wast
James
Council Holds 20 Minute Session on Election Night
The common council met for a brief 20 minute session at 8 10 pm with only ten members present. No public hearings or petitions occurred. Building permits totaling 125 were approved for Cannatta and Baum. Various city departments reported routine matters and the meeting adjourned at 8 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastiano Cannatta
College Street
Max Baum
Union Street
Thomas P. Walsh
Water Commissioners
Fire Department
Water Street
Bridge Street
Alderman Atwell
Edward L. Ferree
Berkeley Divinity School
William Palmer Ladd
St. Simon and St. Jude
A. W. Inglis
Camp Devens
Alice R. Brazos
Rogers
Co. A. Campbell
Main
East William
West End
Liberty
Jacobe
Influenza Deaths in Massachusetts by Towns Reported
Boston reports 7,413 influenza cases and 303 deaths across 123 Massachusetts towns. Notable totals include Fall River 383 cases, New Bedford 1,068 cases with 47 deaths, Cambridge 386 cases with 21 deaths, Lynn 276 cases, Salem 146 cases, Arlington 123 cases and 4 deaths, Lawrence 293 cases and 7 deaths, Lowell 843 cases with 43 deaths, Fitchburg 179 cases, and fields noting towns with deaths such as Brookfield, Athol, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
State Health Commissioner’s Office
Fall River
New Bedford
Cambridge
Lynn
Salem
Arlington
Lawrence
Lowell
Brookfield
Newton
Athol
Fitchburg
Westfield
Lee
House Recess Deferred Over War Bill Negotiations
The House recessed again after reconvening, ad journed until Friday at noon per an agreement between Republican and Democratic leaders. When it meets again Tuesday, it is expected to adjourn until Monday next, pending the $8,000,000,000 war emergency appropriation bill report by the appropriations committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
New England Subscriptions to Fourth Liberty Loan Reach $199 Million
Boston reports New England has subscribed 17 471 000 to the Fourth Liberty Loan in the last 24 hours, lifting the regional total to 199 064 000 with 11 days remaining. The area must reach its 500 000 000 quota to surpass the target. In Terryville, Dr W W Weller, sole local physician, died after contracting illness at his home. (Note: only the readable portion is summarized. some fragments are preserved as reported.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Terryville
W. W. Welle
Senate panel trims whiskey tax in revenue bill
Washington reports the senate finance committee cut the whiskey tax to 6.40 per gallon and reduced distilled liquor in bond to 3.20 per gallon while maintaining beer and wine taxes. They kept telephone and radio taxes, raised oil pipeline tax to 8 percent, and retained taxes on leased wires and special circuits. Senator Simmons resumes work as the bill advances toward senate floor action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Simmons
Grippe
Republicans Name Hazen for Senate Nominee
Edward W. Hazen of Haddam was nominated by 48 delegates at the 34th district convention in Old Saybrook. Hazen won on the first ballot with 29 votes to Potter 10 and Smith 9, backing prohibition in a strongly Republican district. Frederic S. Chapman chaired. Leonard Selden was clerk. Hazen hosted a post convention dinner at the Saybrook Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Hazen
Haddam
Old Saybrook
Town Hall
Hazen
Potter
Smith
Frederic S. Chapman
Saybrook
Leonard Selden
Elwyn T. Clark
Tiley
Essex
Charles B. Carlson
Higganum
Saybrook Inn
M. W. Potter
Deep River
Chapin for Senator Secures Six of Eight Nomination Votes
George F. Chapin of Cromwell was nominated for senator in the 3d district at a convention in the Hotel Arrigoni. George A. Tierney chaired as delegates from Middlefield backed E P Augur. Chapin, a Cromwell druggist, seemed favored as Cromwell's year for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Chapin
Cromwell
Hotel Arrigoni
George A. Tierney
Chapin
E. P. Augur
Middlefield
Augur
Kerosene Shortage Warned For Coming Winter
In New York oil chief Mark L. Requa warned during the annual convention that the United States faces a serious kerosene shortage this winter. He urged rapid production increases and said daily conferences with independent refiners would seek government refinery cooperation to avert the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Mark L. Requa
Oil Division
The
Fuel Administration
Requé
New Drive Nets Three Miles Between Cambrai and St Quentin
American and British troops opened a fresh offensive between Cambrai and St Quentin, advancing three to four miles. Numerous villages and many prisoners fell as the drive continued, with reports suggesting a wide front possibly spanning 20 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Hartford man found on Ferry and Main after voting
Thomas Billett returned from Hartford to vote and was later found laid out on the corner of Ferry and Main. He faced fines and costs connected to his recent work in Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Billett
Hartford
Ferry
Main
Costa
Obituary for Private William H. Coughlin
Private William H. Coughlin of Co. B 211 battalion field signal corps Meade Maryland died of pneumonia after eight days illness. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Coughlin of Main Street, he leaves one sister Esther. He was 21 on March 24 last. An electrician by trade, he trained with Walter A. Blau and was respected by many. His parents reached his bedside late Sunday night. He entered service from Baltimore where he was master electrician in the public works. He trained at Camp Meade beginning September 11 and has not since returned here. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Coughlin
Battalion
Field Signal Corps
Meade, Md
Edward H. Coughlin
Main Street
Esther Coughlin
Walter A. Blau
Coughlin
Baltimore
Camp Mead
Mrs Elizabeth M Spatcher dies at 30 Warwick Street
Mrs Elizabeth M Spatcher, wife of Harry R Spatcher, died at her home after a short illness aged 30 years 6 months 17 days. She leaves her husband a son Robert 11 and daughter Winifred Helen 8, plus father Robert G Tryon, three sisters and three brothers. She belonged to Arrowahana Council Pocahontas and was a wampum collector. also a member of Daughters of America and Daughters of Liberty. Funeral from 30 Warwick Street Wednesday private. graveside service at Pine Grove cemetery 2:30 pm by Rev W D Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth M. Spatcher
Harry R. Spatcher
Warwick Street
Robert
Winifred Helen
Robert G. Tryon
High Street
Farm Hill
Ruth Gallagher
Newington
Conn
Mabel Crosley
Mildred Tryon
Harry W. Tryon
East Berlin
James Tryon
Portland
Robert EB. Tryon
New Britain
Spatcher
Arrowanha Council
Pocahontas
Wampum
Daughters of America
Daughters of Liberty
Pine Grove Cemetery
W. D. Beach
Obituary for Joseph T. Walsh of Middlesex Hospital Deaths
Joseph T. Walsh died early this morning at Middlesex Hospital after a short pneumonia illness. He was ill since Saturday and moved to the hospital yesterday. Survived by wife, one son, father Nichola Walsh, two brothers Daniel of Hartford and Augustus of New York, and sister Mrs. Matthew O'Brien of Boston. He had worked for C. N. Parmelee and later at The Public Market. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Walsh
Middlesex Hospital
Grands Street
Nichola& Walsh
Daniel
Hartford
Augustus
New York
Matthew O’brien
Boston
Walsh
C. N. Parmelee
Funeral notices for Wiernasz and Griffin
Funeral services were held for Michael Wiernasz at his 12 Burbridge Avenue residence and St Marys Church with Rev Soltysek and a large attendance from St Josephs and St Casimirs. Burial followed at St Johns Cemetery. James J Griffin also had a morning funeral from Schuyler Avenue to St Francis Church with Rev Jordan, with large attendance and floral tributes, burial at St Marys Cemetery.
Funeral of Mrs John Condon at St Marys Church
The funeral for Mrs. John Condon was held from her Brownstone avenue home and from St. Marys church at nine this morning. Rev Father Laden celebrated a solemn requiem high mass with Rev Dr Martin as deacon and Rev Father Kearney as sub deacon. Floral offerings were abundant and music included O Salutaris and Face To Face. Flower bearers were William Murphy and Joseph McBride. pall bearers were Richard Hurley Joseph Dillon Daniel Hurley Richard Cody William Hurley and Richard Dillon. Burial followed in St Marys cemetery with services by Rev Dr Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Wiernasz
Burbridge Avenue
St. Mary’s Church
Father Soltysek
Father Cepa
Meriden
Father Mazurkiewicz
New Haven
Pribo
St. Joseph’s
St. Casimir’s Societies
Joseph Walak
John Yazombek
John Los
Frank Czuba
Waladyslaw Mastel
Stanilaus Kafenos
St. John’s Cemetery
James J. Griffin
Schuyler Avenue
St. Francis Church
Francis A. Jordan
Catherine Kelly
Father Jordan
Charles Ray
Richard Lackie
William Bride
William Curtin
William Flood
John Welch
William Maher
Peter B. Nolan
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Martin
John Condon
Brownstone Avenue
Portland
Father Laden
Father Kearney
O'Neil
William Murphy
Joseph McBride
Richard Hurley
Joseph Dillon
Daniel Hurley
Richard Cody
William Hurley
Richard Dillon
Dr. Martin
Miss Mary M OBrien Dies After Long Illness At 42 Crescent Street
Miss Mary M OBrien died at her brother Denis Obriens home at 42 Crescent Street this afternoon after years of failing health. Her fortitude in suffering marked her as among the highest in Christian character. She came from Ireland nearly sixty years ago. Brethren from Rome attended a service with a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. O’brien
Denis O’brien
Crescent Street
Ireland
Brechergan
Rome
Hasty Draft Tests Cause of Trouble
Washington reports that rushed draft examinations by draft board physicians strain hospital and medical resources and force immediate needs for more facilities. Lieut. Col. Banks testified that 15 minutes may be spent per registrant to meet 30 points, allowing many unfit draftees to enter service and later fail. He warned of 14,000 tuberculosis patients and 14,000 epileptics, with TB cases rising among discharged unfit draftees. He urged $10.5 million for hospitals and sanitariums to care for tubercular sailors and others, noting many cases become charges to the government after discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On
Banks
Federal War Risk Insurance Bureau
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Congress
Steamship Westgate Sunk in Atlantic Collision
Washington reports six men lost when the steamship Westgate sank 500 miles off the U S coast after a collision with the steamship American. The American sails for port with survivors. The Westgate served in naval overseas transport. Thirteen Alberto Treves survivors were saved by the Orizaba after torpedoing near the coast. Also, Turkish cabinet has resigned per a special dispatch from London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Westgate
American
Navy Department
Naval Overseas Transportation Service
Alberto Treves
Orizaba
Department
Turk
London
The
Star
Constantinople
Obituary Notes Parish Ties and Family Ties
A devoted St John’s church member active in parish welfare, she leaves a brother a sister Catherine Hennessey among three nieces and three nephews in Middletown and three in Philadelphia. Funeral announcement to be issued later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Catherine Hennessey
Middletown
Philadelphia
Death of Warren Haines in Portland After Nine Days Illness
Warren Haines, younger son of Judge Frank D. Haines, died today at 12 15 p m after a nine day illness of pneumonia brought on by Spanish influenza at his Main street home in Portland He was born in Middletown June 15 1895 a Middletown High School graduate 1915 and studied at Wesleyan University He recently worked in statistical duties at Travelers Insurance Hartford He belongs to Trinity Episcopal Church Portland and Co K 6th Regiment State Guard He leaves his parents a brother Major Elmer B Haines serving in France Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Haines
Frank D. Haines
Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland, and Co
State Guard
Elmer B. Haines
France
Mrs Maria Mazzotta Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Maria Mazzotta wife of Antonio Mazzotta died at her home 103 College Street after a brief illness. Besides her husband she leaves several children. Funeral services were held this afternoon from her home and St John’s Church at 4 o'clock. Burial followed at St John’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Mazzotta
Antonio Mazzotta
College Street
St. John's Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for Guiseppe Bafume Held at St John’s Church
Funeral services for Guiseppe Bafume were conducted this afternoon beginning at 1 30 from his home on 19 Washington Street and at St John’s Church at 2 o'clock led by Rev Dr Donovan. Burial followed at St John’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiseppe Bafume
Washington Street
St. John’s Church
Dr. Donovan
St. John’s Cemetery
Mrs Apolinia Logudice Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Apolinia Logudice died at her home 177 William Street this morning after a brief pneumonia illness. She is survived by her husband and three small children. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apolinia Logudice
Wiliam Street
Funeral Services For H Raymond Bailey
The funeral for H Raymond Bailey will be at the mortuary chapel of A L Southmayd Wednesday at 2 o clock Rev G B Gilbert will conduct the services Interment in Maromas cemetery The funeral for Miss Jennie May Grover of Farm Hill was held from the North church parlors today at 2 30 Rev A W Hazen and Rev William H Hall officiated Interment in Pine cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Raymond Bailey
A. L. Southmayd
G. B. Gilbert
Maromas Cemetery
Jennie May Grover
Farm Hill
A. W. Hazen
William H. Hall
Pine Cemetery
Funeral for Anna Rosa Held This Afternoon
Funeral services for Anna Rosa, who died yesterday, were conducted this afternoon at 3 o clock from the undertakers rooms of P O Callaghan Co. through the city. Relatives and mourners attended the ceremony as the funeral proceeded to the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rosa
P. O’callaghan Co
St. John’s Cemetery
Miss Julia Goodrich Dies in Middletown Morning
Miss Julia Goodrich died in Middletown this morning. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Goodrich
Middletown
Funeral of Daniel Cahill to be held Thursday morning
Funeral services for Daniel Cahill will be held from his home at 28 Pearl Street on Thursday morning. The service plans and times are being arranged by the family and local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cahill
Pearl Street
Police Officer Accused in Keystone Club Murder Trial
Bridgeport October 8 Police James Burns faced the superior court testimony accusing him of firing the fatal shot in the Keystone club riot last December. William Doll Thomas and Jake ins are charged. Burns denied fear affected his actions and said he did not recall many prior statements, answering most questions with I do not remember.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
James Burns
Keystone Club
William
Doll
Thomas
Jake
TH Iains
William H. Lewis
Burns
Terview
Entity
Pawell
Powell
Lewis
Mes
Stock Market Gainers Lead Early Trading Across Sectors
New York Oct 8 trading opened with selling pressure but most issues soon rose. Marine preferred up to 1121 8, marine common to 283 4, six per bonds to 1001 2. Steel stocks advanced with Bethlehem Steel B up to 73 and steel common to 1073 8. Mexican Petroleum gained 13 8 to 120, Texas to 182, and Distillers’ bonds to 4171 4 while Alcohol rose to 104. Atlantic Gulf & West Indies near 108, American Telephone at 108 1 8. Market showed broad gains before noon with some declines later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bethlehem Steel B
Mexican Petroleum
Texas
Atlantic Gulf & West Indies
American Telephone
Middletown Coal Co. sues Doherty and garnishes bank
The Middletown Coal Co. represented by D. Ward Mi rop filed suit against Joseph W. Doherty. Money in Middletown Nai bank was garnished. Return day set for October 3. Papers served by Thomas F. Griffin. Additional service delivered this afternoon on Charles A. Arrigoni Coal Co. PD. W. Northrop. Suit connected to Connecticut coal operations with date October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Coal Co
D. Ward Mirop
Joseph W. Doherty
Middletown Nai Bank
eGorge Burnham
Thomas F. Griffin
Thomas Ff. Griffin
Charles A
Arrigoni Coal Co
PD. W. Northrop
George Ham
Mrs Graf Credits Vinci Cure For Bronchial Asthma
Mrs Emma Graf of Darlington Pennsylvania says she suffered severe bronchial asthma and could barely walk before using Vinci. She credits Vinci with helping her sleep and restoring her strength, enabling her to resume daily work. The testimonial notes Vinci as a constitutional containing beef cod peptones and tonates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vieoodward Drug Co
Middletown
P. Slt
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Germany
U. S
Council
Finance Committee
Prohibition
ARMY
Atg&wwi
Amer Tel & Tel
Anaconda
F Am Smelter
En Am Car Foundry
Balt & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Ae Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
Cons Gas
Col Fuel
Can Pac
Erie
Elec
Northern Pet
Interboro
Brs Co
Kennecott
Lehigh Valley
Mexican Pet
Mer M
Mer
Ty North Pacific
Cen
Nynh&h Penna People’s Gas
Psra Republ
G'T
Ae Chic
RI & Pac
Sou Ou
St Paul UN Pac
U S&s Steel
U § Steel Ptd
Ae Copper
Westinghouse
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