No Let Up in U S Military Plans
Officials report no change in U S military plans despite questions over President Wilson's peace proposals. Wilson aims to inform the public after receiving Germany's reply, with confidential data on Berlin Vienna and Constantinople cited. Military officers affirm overseas troop movement will continue toward a 5,000,000 man force on schedule while Washington awaits Berlin's response.
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General March
London Press Comment On Allied Sentiment In Peace Talks
London editors react to the American reply to the German peace note. Westminster Gazette says Wil holds firm hopes and that Prussianism is a lost cause. Evening Standard lauds American democratic leadership and calls for a three-fact basis for German replies. Pall Mall Gazette argues the challenge clarifies peace issues for German readers.
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Europe
Westminster Gazette
Evening Standard
Pall Mall Gazette
Germany Ready for Unconditional Surrender Reported
A London dispatch says democratic circles in the German empire view Germany as ready for unconditional surrender like Bulgaria. An Amsterdam patch notes a Zurich dispatch claiming Turkey pushed Germany to issue a note earlier by sending an ultimatum to Berlin.
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Germany
Bulgaria
Amsterdam
The
Chronicle
Zurich
Daily News
Turkey
Berlin
Meriden Soldier Edward T. McCarthy Dies in Service
Edward T. McCarthy, 21, a bugler in the medical corps at Camp Greenleaf Georgia, died in camp yesterday. He left Meriden with August draft entrants and is the eleventh Meriden serviceman to die from the epidemic. He was the son of Timothy F. McCarthy, a Meriden switcher engineer on the New Haven road.
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Edward T. McCarthy
Camp Greenleaf
Timothy F. McCarthy
New ‘Ven
American Losses Light in Cambrai St Quentin Advance
London dispatch reports American casualties in yesterday’s advance on the Cambrai St Quentin front were much lighter than the number of German prisoners captured. Front information this afternoon notes lighter losses on the American sector of the Eurpe river as Germans resume heavy operations.
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Cambrai St. Quentin
Eurppe
Ater Op
Turkey Peace Note Routed Through Spain, US Told
London October 9 Turkish peace note to the United States has been despatched through Spanish channels, according to Central News despatches from Amsterdam this after.
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London
Turkey
United States
Amsterdam
Senate cuts tax on club dues in revenue bill
Washington October nine Senate committees trimmed the tax on club dues from twenty to ten percent and removed a twenty percent levy on memberships on boards of trade and certain organizations. The panel raised House rates on profits and kept a fifty percent tax on theater ticket sales. It lowered opera box tax to twenty percent and set a two cent charge on admission to roof gardens and cabarets. A charitable exemption was deferred.
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House
Boards of Trade
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Await Wilson Note Shaping German Peace Hopes
Washington reports German officials and press in Berne anxiously await President Wilson’s reply to Prince Max’s peace note. The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung says Germany and the Reichstag back Wilson’s program as a basis for peace, reflecting a broad call for peace.
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Berne
High Commission
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Prince Max
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Nord Deutsche Allgemaine Zeitung
Reichstag
Influenza in Connecticut Reaches 30000 Cases
Hartford reports more than 30,000 Spanish influenza cases in the state with hundreds more daily. Health authorities say the epidemic is rising and require drastic prevention measures. The state health department continues prevention efforts and calls on patriotic women via war bureaus to serve as nurses and assist in house work where families are stricken.
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State Department of Health
State Health Department
Connecticut State Council of Defense
Turkey to Surrender in 48 Hours, Says Standard Dispatch
London reports a dispatch to the Evening Standard claiming Turkey may surrender to the Allies within 48 hours. A second dispatch says the new Turkish cabinet will form a peace ministry led by Tewfik Pasha, the former premier, succeeding Pasha.
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Turkey
Evening Standard
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Pasha
Trolley Wreck Disrupts Waterbury Run in Thick Fog
About a dozen people were injured but none seriously when two Green Line trolleys between Waterbury and Milldale collided in fog near Frosts switch. Prompt action by the inbound car averted more serious injuries as residents headed to local munition plants.
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Waterbury
Milldale
Frosts Switch
New York Faces Flu Toll and Rising Cases
The New York health department reported 290 deaths from Spanish influenza and pneumonia and 3,142 new cases in the past 24 hours. All boroughs show decreases except Manhattan, which records an increase.
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New York
New York Health Department
Manhattan
Wilson Replies to German Peace Overtures
American forces northwest of Verdun report the full text of President Wilson’s answer to the latest German peace overtures. The message caused restrained commentary in the field but appeared to satisfy troops that no immediate armistice was granted.
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Wilson
Norwalk Reports Spike in Spanish Influenza Cases
Norwalk, Oct. 9. The Spanish influenza epidemic is advancing in Norwalk with more than 454 cases and four deaths over the past two days, bringing the total to ten. The latest fatalities include Mrs. Ida J. Cockefur, Vincent Cerreta, Mrs. Guilio Morano, and Miss Elizabeth Pimbell.
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Norwalk
Ida J. Cockefur
Vincent Cerreta
Guilio Morano
Elizabeth Pimbell
Influenza Death Toll Reported in Massachusetts
Massachusetts reports 7,05 cases and 292 deaths in the last 24 hours as influenza activity remains high across the state. Public health officials urge vigilance and vaccination to curb the spread.
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Massachusetts
Germans Retreat Across Front From Servier to St Quentin
German troops pull back along the entire line from the Servier area to St Quentin, retreating three miles today. Allied units reported the movement in the afternoon briefing as they press to exploit the rout.
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St. Quentin
Ferris Defends Wilsons Answer
Representative Scott Ferris of Oklahoma argues President Wilson should not back peace efforts unless Germany withdraws troops. He says answering Lodge would boost German morale, prolong the war, and hamper Allied aims. Senate military chair George Chamberlain agrees the note signals unconditional surrender and tests German sincerity.
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Lodge
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Oklahoma
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White House
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Marale
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America
George Chamberlai
Senate Military Affairs
New York
French Official Reports WWI Front Successes
Paris reports capturing German positions at Apremont and the defensive works between Harly and Neuville St. Amand southeast of St. Quentin. Violent artillery activity occurred south of the Oise and on the Suippe in Champagne. German counterattacks north of the Aisne failed in the Lourdes-Pertes sector with prisoners taken. 600 more prisoners were captured along the Arnes river.
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May Draft Labor War Plan to Shift 390000 Workers
Washington reports a plan by the War Industries Board and the Labor Department to draft skilled and unskilled labor from non essential industries. The program would move about 190000 workers to shipyards and 200000 to ordnance plants to meet wartime shortages.
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War Industries Board
Department of Labor
Serbs Close In On Nish As Forces Move In
London dispatch reports German and Austrian divisions rushing to Serbia from the Italian front to save Nish. Serbian forces, only 30 miles away, advance rapidly toward Nish as Crown Prince Alexander enters Uskub and establishes it as a temporary Serbian capital.
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Uskub
Murderer Sentenced to Life in Hallville Killing
Norwich Oct 8 Samuel Salsbery pleaded guilty in superior court to murdering Consable William Kinney and fatally wounding H. J. Chapman at Hallville near Norwich. Judge Chase sentenced him to life imprisonment in Wethersfield.
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Samuel Salsbery
Consable
William Kinney
H. J. Chapman
Hallville
Here
Chase
Wethersfield
The Yellow Streak of Von Sanders on Palestinian Battlefield
Reports agree Marshal von Sanders commanded Turkish troops and fled the Palestine battlefield promptly. The traditional accusation labels German soldiers as cowards, yet some sources suggest a contrasting act or hesitation by the officer.
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Marshal von Sanders
Palestine
Fourth Liberty Loan lagging. drive steps up pledges
Washington reports the fourth liberty loan behind schedule as treasury officials express puzzlement at weak totals across federal reserve banks. Campaigns push higher per capita subscriptions with the motto double the third. Texas drought counties report over the top, while Virginia and California show uneven progress in regional drives.
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Government expert advises on influenza epidemic relief
Dr. Sayre, here representing the government, met with Mayor McDowell to discuss aid for the health emergency. He suggested sterilizing dishes in eateries, mobilizing teachers to assist nurses, establishing an emergency hospital, and suspending large gatherings. Letters were sent to local physicians and government health officers offered assistance if needed.
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McDowell
Nurse Dies at Devens in Influenza Fight
Miss Florence Leclare of the Army Nurse Corps died at Camp Devens Massachusetts after contracting influenza while nursing at the base hospital. Her home was Lafayette Indiana. Additional deaths today include Henry Prebemo of Wal lace Pond Vermont John Moss of West Townsend Vermont Nathan Hackman of Brooklyn New York and Francis Horgan of Stamford Connecticut.
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386Th
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John Moss
13Th Battalion
West Townsend
Nathan Hackman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Francis Horgan
Highland Avenue
Stamford
Grain Market Dims as Corn and Oats Fall on Oct 9
Chicago grain prices trade lower with corn down 8 to 5 7 8 cents and oats 15 8 to 13 4 lower. The close shows Oct corn at 116 and Nov at 144 7 8, Dec 118 7 8 to 114. Oats settle Oct 66 8 4 and Nov 65 34. Provisions also decline with pork around 4.25 for Oct and Nov, lard at about 26.10 to 25.15, ribs 21.82 for Oct and 21.82 for Nov.
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Chicago
Hold Man Without Registration Card Detained After Hotel Stunt
Adolph Dirr described as Austrian and resident of New Haven stayed at the Arrigoni Hotel for two days. He paid for meals with a two dollar bill, claimed a $18 pocketbook vanished, and was found without a registration card. Police arrested him as an unregistered visitor and notified Hartford authorities for transport tonight.
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Obituary of Warren Haines and Mrs Callahan’s Death
Warren Haines son of Judge and Mrs Frank D Haines will have funeral services at his home 337 Main Portland at 3 PM Friday with Rev Dr O H Raftery officiating Interment in Trinity cemetery Portland He was born in Middletown and aged 23 years 2 months 23 days Mrs Thomas Callahan died at Middlesex hospital after a weeklong illness She was daughter of Edward McCrum lived in Portland Survived by husband and one daughter Funeral from W J Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms on Friday time to be announced
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Frank D. Haines
Main Street
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Middletown
Trinity Cemetery
Thomas Callahan
Middlesex Hospital
Edward McCrum
W. J. Coughlin
Cromwell Painter Mark Burns Dead at 50
Mark Burns died at his Cromwell home this morning. A native of Cromwell he was about 50 and worked as a painter, including years at Cromwell and recently at C. H. L. He leaves a wife a daughter Ethel and a stepson.
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Ethel
Francisco Bucchieri Dies at Home at 82 Court Street
Francisco Bucchieri died at his home early this morning. He worked for Russell Mfg. Co. and was well liked by his community. He is survived by a wife and several children. The funeral will be held Friday with time to be announced.
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Court Street
Russell Mfg. Co
Ile
Miss Lillian Anderson Dies at 16 in Portland
Lillian Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs August Anderson of Freestone Avenue Portland died at home this morning after a pneumonia illness brought on by Spanish influenza She was 16 Funeral arrangements will be announced later
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Lillian Anderson
August Anderson
Freestone Avenue
Portland
Funeral services for Miss Mary M. O'Brien
The funeral for Miss Mary M. O'Brien will take place from her home at 42 Crescent Street on Thursday morning at 8 30 then proceed to St John's Church for a requiem high mass at 9 o'clock. Burial will follow at St John's Cemetery.
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Crescent Street
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for Daniel Cahill at St John’s Church
The funeral will leave 28 Pearl Street on Thursday at 9:00 AM for St John’s Church where a solemn Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM, followed by burial in St John’s Cemetery.
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Daniel Cahill
Pearl Street
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for Alpolinia Logudice Held at St John’s Church
The funeral for Alpolinia Logudice, who died yesterday, began at her home 177 William street at 1 30 pm and proceeded to St John’s church for Mass at 2 00 pm. Rev Father Kearney led the services, with interment in St John’s Cemetery.
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William Street
St. John’s Church
Father Kearney
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for Serena Mesente Held at 3 O Clock
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Mesente of 40 Green Place died yesterday. Her funeral took place this afternoon from P O Callaghan Company Undertaking Rooms at 3 o'clock. Interment was in St Johns cemetery.
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Nicholas Mesente
Green Place
P. O’callaghan
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral of H. Raymond Bailey Held at 2 PM
The funeral for H. Raymond Bailey was conducted at the mortuary chapel of A. L. Southmayd at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. G. B. Gilbert led the services, with interment in Maromas cemetery.
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H. Raymond Bailey
A. L. Southmayd
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Spatcher Held Privately
The funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth M. Spatcher was held this afternoon from her Warwick street home and was private. Services at Pine Grove cemetery followed at 2 30 with Rev. W D Beach officiating.
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Elizabeth M. Spatcher
Warwick Street
Pine Grove Cemetery
W. D. Beach
Funeral for Miss Julia Goodrich Held at Chapel
Funeral services for Miss Julia Goodrich aged 81 will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from A. L. Southmayd's mortuary chapel. Reverends W. H. Hall and D. B. Hubbard will lead the rites.
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Jula Goodrich
A. L. Southmayd
W. H. Hall
D. B. Hubbard
Funeral for Joseph T Walsh Followed at St John’s Church
The funeral for Joseph T Walsh will leave his home at 12 Grand Street on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and proceed to St John’s Church for services at 10 30. Burial will take place at St John’s Cemetery.
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Grand Street
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Metal Prices Report from New York Oct 9
Lead prices remain unchanged. Boelter quotes ease. Hast St. Louis spot offered 7.70 with October at 8.65 and November and December at 8.45.
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St. Louis
Boston Police Issue Seventeen Masks for Flu Prevention
Seventeen hungerm masks have been issued to the police of Boston as influenza cases rise. The antiseptic gauze folds over mouth and nose when exposed to infection. A Boston patrolman is shown wearing a mask in the photo.
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Boston
Stock Market Opens Irregular, Gains Later On
New York stocks showed early declines but steadied and improved with several issues advancing. Steel and railroad stocks led gains while Mexican Petroleum and Marine preferred fluctuated. Afternoon trading turned weak with sharp losses in many speculative favorites and several blue chips retreating from morning highs.
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Steel Common
Baldwin Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel B
Union Pacific
American Telephone
Western Union
Marine
Steel
Anaconda
Distillers Securities
Texas Company
Mexican Petroleum
Canis Pacific
Sellech Sulk
Riots in Bavaria Hit City Over Royal Reign
Reports received by the Mall today say serious riots directed against the reigning family have broken out in Bavaria, with details unclear and ongoing.
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London
Mall
Epidemic Rages Across Region Curb Measures Weaken
Reports say the epidemic sweeps the eastern country with hospitals strained and public funerals halted by state action. Schools vary in response while Wesleyan University resumes classes after a drop in new cases. officials hope the spread slows soon as public places were closed last week.
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State Board of
Tories
Cromwell
Wesleyan University
Canned Squatter Builds Tin Can Home in Kansas Suburb
In a Kansas suburb a man has constructed a dwelling from tin cans, soldering them into a flat sheet with careful work. If more air were available, the improvised shelter might have become a stable structure.
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St. Louis Globe-De
Kansas
Don’t Be Too Sure Bryan Won’t Run
Washington Star speculates on political fate noting that despite adjournment questions, W. J. Bryan is unlikely to seek the presidency, shaping expectations for the Democratic convention and future campaigns.
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Washington Star
W. J. Bryan
King Alfonso Ills With Influenza Sickness Report
A Madrid port reports King Alfonso of Spain is seriously ill with influenza. Physicians note his temperature at 101.3 degrees during the day and 102.2 degrees at night.
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