Allies Drive Deep on Meuse Front and Argonne Push
Allied forces press along the Meuse north and south of Verdun and push from the Argonne forest as German positions collapse. American troops drive into the German pocket and seize towns on the Cambrai St Quentin front with British support. About 10,000 German prisoners taken as the Allied advance continues through October 9.
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Meuse
Verdun
Wpe
Hindenburg Line
Leoa
Bohain
Argonne Forest
Getime
Paris
Western Front
The
de Paris
First Lieutenant Sommer Dies in Camp Epidemic
A new influenza death toll rose to ten as First Lieutenant George C. Sommer of the aviation Signal Reserve Corps, 123rd Squadron, died at Ebertsfield Lone Ark at age 30. Sommer, a Connecticut guard veteran from Plattsburg and Ohio State, leaves Harriet Sommer of 21 Centen Avenue and a son in France. The epidemic averages 150 new cases daily. Dr. C. B. Gay of the Public Health Service assists at Curtis home caring for about 30.
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Meriden
George C. Sommer
Signal Reserve Corps
123Rd
Ebertsfield
Lone Ark
Harriet Sommer
102Nd Infantry
France
Connecticut Guard
Plattsburg
Ohio State University
Colum- Ohio
C. B. Gay
States Public Health Service
Curtis Home
Meriden Hospital
Incomplete OCR: Subtreasury Expenditures and Women
Fragmentary text shows sub-treasury values and mentions of women. Limited readable items include a October date and financial figures such as 570,263 and 66,283,021. No clear event, person, or organization stated beyond generic financial terms.
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G House
York
Sub-treasury
Allied push advances at Cambrai in fresh breakthrough
British and American forces drive on the Cam brai St Quentin front reaching all objectives before noon. Mericourt and Beauregard farm captured, Maretz reportedly in flames. High ground south of Cambrai now in allied hands with threats to cut off the Cambrai Le Cateau line. Casualties light overall, many wounded walk to dressing stations. Valincourt and Malincourt reportedly under firm allied control.
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Cambrai-St. Quentin
Cam- Quentin
Cambrai-St
Mericourt
Beauregard
Maretz
le Cateau
Cambrai
British War Office
Cambrai-Le Cateau
Valincourt
Malincourt
Luxuries In War Time Opinion Piece
The essay argues for taxing luxuries to support wartime finance. It cites France and Britain, notes the US planned 8 billion dollar revenue, and suggests Congress should begin taxing nonessentials. It highlights labor shift to military goods and the ability of wealthier buyers to bear higher taxes. Professor Sprague’s plan is endorsed as sensible.
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Chicago Tribune
Red Cross
France
Great Britain
United States
Sprague
Hartford
Congress
Need of Safety First in Railroads
Hiram W. Belknap, head of safety for the U S railroad administration, warns that five years of railway casualties totaled 980585 with nearly 50000 killed, including 1391 passengers and 14652 employees. In 1916 one employee was killed every 3.5 hours and another injured every 10 minutes in train accidents. Encourages official and worker cooperation to advance safety.
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Hiram W. Belknap
Division of Safety
United States Railroad Administration
Mr. Belknap
Railroad Administration
Springfield Republican
Tuberculosis Conference Calls Off Amid Flu Epidemic
New York October 9 The National Tuberculosis Association announced that one of its sectional conferences was canceled due to the Spanish influenza epidemic. The meetings were to be held in Birmingham Alabama October 11 12 Pittsburgh October 17 18 and Providence.
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New York
National Tuberculosis Association Today
Oee
Birmingham
Ala
Pittsburg
Providence
Sub Treasury Report Shows Cash Loss to Banks
The Sub Treasury report notes a $513 loss to banks on Tuesday with a cash net gain since Friday, as reported in the October 9 edition.
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Treasury
New
Sub-Treasury
Foe retreat may be turned into rout on Western Front
Washington observers describe the Argonne evacuation and Cambrai occupation as signaling a major shift on the western front. Allied experts see signs of German morale collapse after the Kaiser's peace offer, warning that German retreats could overwhelm divisions and cut supply lines if not accelerated, with emphasis on a possible dramatic turn in the north.
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Washington
Hoys
Paris
London
Argonne Forest
Cambrai
Bohain
France
Meuse
International
Germany
Crop prospects improve as government reports show good yields
Washington reports crop prospects broadly favorable after September gains with adequate moisture. North states see early frosts with limited damage, while corn suffers from heat and drought in the main belt. Wheat and barley yields rise against 1917 figures. Matty Baldwin dies of influenza in Boston at age 36 after a week of illness.
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Washington
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
Matty Baldwin
Boston
America
Baldwin
Charlestown
Charley White
Chicago
A Tart Answer in London Answers
Paterfamilias chides Thomas Jr in a sharp exchange by the fire. The boy claims he is warming his hands rather than the weather, revealing a minor household squabble with a touch of wit.
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London
Paterfamilias
Thomas Jr
Thomas
Relieved From Itching Eczema With Resinol
Aug 15 man recounts severe eczema on legs with itching and burning until a druggist recommended Resinol Ointment. After one application he slept soundly. after a little over one jar he is “sound and well” and credits Resinol entirely. Stocked by all druggists.
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F. B. Price
Downey Ind
Cabaret singer in New Jersey faces federal case
Miss Margaret O'Sullivan a Hoboken cabaret singer was held for the grand jury and paroled to her stepfather custody until bail 2500 is posted when she is arraigned before US Commissioner Stanton on a liquor supply charge to US army and navy officers. Government probes seek if she was used to obtain military information by enemy alien Walter Loehmer. Investigators link Loehmer to German uniforms and remittances through Deutsches bank and note funds from William Stocker.
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New York
Margaret O’sullivan
Hoboken
N. J
United States
Stanton
United States Army
Loehmer
Germany
Deutsches Bank
William Stocker
Stocker
O’sullivan
Army
Navy
Ferryboat Brownstone runs then halts after Rocky Hill run
A 25 year old item notes the ferry Brownstone's late 10 PM trip to serve Portland attendees at Murphy temperance meeting in North church. Hullsport selectmen vote to buy a hose cart for Hose Co. No. 1. the Rocky Hill to South Glastonbury ferry service is suspended as the captain quits.
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Brownstone
Portland
North Church
Portland Selectmen
Hose Co. No. 1
Martin Hollister
Rocky Hill
South Glastonbury
Prisoners of War Names Revealed in German Camps
Washington reports 78 additional American prisoners and their camps. Notable names include Al Giessen and David E. Taubert from Massachusetts, Private Human Wolfe of Chelsea, and Corporal Walter J. Roberts of Norwalk who had been listed as killed in action.
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Washington
War Department
al Giessen
Miezlau Biedask
Reelindale
Mass
David E. Taubert
Clinton
Limburg
Human Wolfe
Chelsea
Langensalza
Walter J. Roberts
Norwalk
Conn
Stomach Relief Pills Advertised by Druggists
A compact old time ad offers fast easing for stomach cramps or pain with one or two pills at bedtime to allow eating normally. Price listed as 10c or 25c per box and notes availability from all druggists.
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All Druggista
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Zeit
Ameri
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Camerai
Cromwell
John P. Schneider
Episcopal Chapel
Warwick Street
Odd Fellows
Pine Grove Cemetery
Fannie Hotchkiss
Hunting Hill
Annie Avery
William T. Elmer
Cyrene Commandery
K. T
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Dr. Edwards
Borden’s
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Rutland
Maine
Armour
Wesson’s
Ee Porvnagyrd
College St
Smith & Quirk
Cash Grocers
Thad “Brewar Co
Connecticut
State Department of Health
State Dept. of Health
George F. Redford
Main St
Middletown Gas Light Co
Louis M. Schmidt
Middletown
Liberty Loan Committee
R. J. Atwell
Arthur B. Jenkins
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Mutual Building
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