Tomorrow to Be Bond Draft Day for Liberty Loan
Washington reports that Civilian draft day for the Fourth Liberty Loan opens tomorrow with a call for every citizen to subscribe anew. Officials cite strong responses and urge daily effort until the end of the drive, detailing regional quotas and notable large subscriptions across states and districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Wilson
McAdoo
San Francisco
Washington State
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
Arizona
Southern
California
Nortern
Nevada
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Crotian Society
United States
Indiana
St. Louis
Kentucky
Christian County
Chicago
Michigan
Kansas City
Colorado
Kansas
Northwest Missouri
Nebraska
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Berlin
Speed Up Destroyer Program to Fight Renewed U-boat Threat
Washington Oct 15 plans to accelerate the U S destroyer program were discussed by Secretary Daniels and Admirals Taylor and Griffin with shipyard representatives. The talks aim to speed production to thwart renewed German submarine activity, following conversations with Sir Eric Geddes indicating Germany plans a new naval push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
America
Daniels
Taylor
Griffin
Eric Geddes
Admiralty
Pershing Communique on Verdun Advance and Prisoners
General Pershing reported American forces advancing north of Verdun targeting positions of strategic value. Troops passed the towns of Cunel and Romagne and patrols operated in the Bois de Nabviller, with attacks penetrating St. Georges and Landres-et-St. Georges. About 750 prisoners reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Washington
Verdun
War Department
Cunel
Romagne
Bois de Nabbeville
St. Georges
Landres-et-St. Georges
Demand Abdication of Kaiser at Munich Convention
Zurich Oct 15 reports the first public demand for abdication of the Kaiser and the crown prince. At a German socialist convention in Munich Bavaria every speaker called on the Hohenzollerns to abdicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Zurich
Munich
Bavaria
Democrat Nominee for 27th Senate District Named
Greenwich reports Dr. Dean Foster of Stamford was nominated by Democrats of the 27th district for state senator last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Dean Foster
Stamford
Coal Supply Threatened by Influenza Epidemic
Washington reports warn the coal supply vital to war effort could be jeopardized unless the influenza epidemic is checked. Representative William S. Ware of Pennsylvania urged a joint resolution to create medical and sanitary reserve corps. A Philadelphia health official letter cited Pennsylvania coal regions as desperate due to influenza strikes, with Philadelphia death rate surging to alarming levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiliam S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Medical and Sanitary Reserve Corps
Public Health Service
Vare
Director of
Public Health and Charities
Wilmer Kruzen
Philadelphia
Commission of Health
Devastation cited as military necessity amid German retreat
Washington reports German newspapers claim devastations of territory are military necessities as Allied advances threaten major sites. A cable to the French mission alleges vandalism and submarine atrocities persist until peace talks, with Cambrai and St. Quentin highlighted for near destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Chicago closes public amusements to fight flu epidemic
Chicago on October 15 placed a state wide order shutting theatres movies night schools lodge halls and all public amusements indefinitely to curb the influenza pneumonia outbreak. In the past 48 hours the city reported 418 flu deaths, prompting the drastic measure due to rising fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Frederick Bennett
Democratic Town Committee
Watson L. Phillips
Greenwich
The
Health Board
Town School Board
Chicago
State Health Department
New England Responds To Liberty Loan Drive
Boston reports a weak showing for the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan as New England delivers 12.303 million on day fourteen, far short of the 36 million daily target. Campaign officials note the region has subscribed 298.695 million of a 500 million quota, needing over 200 million in five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Wilson
Boston Theatres To Re-Open After Health Ban Lifted
The ban on theatre going is lifted to take effect next Saturday at midnight after a conference between Health Commissioner Woodward and Mayor Peters. Theatres may resume Sunday concerts and regular performances starting Monday. Boston disease deaths fell from 40 to 32 in the three hours to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Woodward
Peters
No Time to Change
Adelaide Chronicle reports a brief humorous scene in which an angry father scolds his child Willy for soiled clothes and missing time to change. Willy explains he fell in the gutter and had no time to come home, his new knickers still on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Australia
Chronicle
Little Willy
Stamford Soldier Dead From Influenza At Home
Stamford on October 15 reports William H. Mayette a mechanic in the U S Army Air Service died of influenza at his home. He had been stationed at Mineola. Three brothers serve in the Army with one listed as in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
William H. Mayette
Air Service
United States Army
Mineola
France
Edison confined to home in West Orange Ills
Edison of West Orange New Jersey remains confined to his home as of October 15 with sickness keeping him indoors and recreation limited while health updates are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
German agent did not know Hearst in press broker case
Washington transcript shows John Saxe testifying for Alexander Konta denying ties to pro German propaganda or brewer led newspaper deals before the war. Konta says he was at a German club dinner in 1915 next to Dr Dernburg and acted only as a broker for a newspaper purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Sub
John Saxe
Alexander Konta
Konta
A. Mitchell Palmer
Dernburg
New York
Saxe
Palmer
Washington Times
Arthur Brisbane
William Randolph Hearst
Overman
E. Lowrey Humes
Judge Advocate General's Office
United States District Attorney
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Major Humes
Secretary of War
Neral Looney
Texas
Jones
Ohio Sunk in Collision Sparks Confusion Over Vessel Type
London reported the Ohio sunk in the British channel after a collision and the crew saved. Uncertain whether the ship was the U S battleship or another steamer named Ohio. Lloyds lists two Ohios, one French registry and one Swedish. Washington clarified no U S battleship named Ohio had sunk and no such report reached the navy department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
London
Lloyds Register
Washington
Ohio
English Channel
United States
Navy Department
Department
Major Kirby Court Martialed For Camouflage Book
Major William Kirby infantry reserve corps was court-martialed for including war department confidential information in a book to be published. He received dismissal from the service, later commuted by President Wilson to a $600 forfeiture of pay and confinement to camp limits for six months. While at Plattsburg and Camp Devens he authored The Manual of Camouflage using material from Confidential Note No. 663.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
William Kirby
Infantry Reserve Corps
Wilson
Plattsburg
N. Y
Camp Devens
Mass
Kirby
Case Against Packers Dismissed in Washington
Washington October 15 The federal trade commission dismissed the case against Wilson & Co Inc over unfit meat claims. Some instances lacked conclusive proof that the firm knowingly and wilfully supplied unfit meat or that the meat was unfit for human consumption. The March 1 complaint spurred seven charges and an initial prima facie showing prompted a formal complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson & Co. Inc
Army
Federal Trade Commission
Enemy Alien Women Permits Warned for Entrants
Washington announces that all enemy alien women who fail to obtain permits to enter restricted zones before October 24 will be apprehended and interned for the duration of the war if found within those zones after that date. In this district 26,000 enemy alien women are registered and only 1,500 have applied for permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Portuguese Garrison Mutinies at Evora
Portuguese garrison at Evora mutinied today and fighting followed with several reported killed. Troops from other towns were rushed in and order was restored.
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Agence
I. N
Lisbon
Evora
Aerial Resources Pooled Under Allied Command
Washington reports that the aerial resources of the allies have been pooled just as fighting forces were combined under Generalissimo Foch. John D. Ryan, head of the aircraft production board, announced the development this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Portuguese Steamer Sunk By Foreign Mine
A Portuguese steamer was sunk by a mine during a naval incident reported by Agence Radio to the Illinois News Service. No further details on casualties or exact location were provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agence Radio
IL. N. S
Lisbon
Funeral of Mary Mallory Mullins
The funeral for Mary Mallory Mullins was held from her Church street home at 9 a.m. A solemn high mass was led by Rev. Dr. James P. Donovan with deacon Rev. T. F. Laden and sub-deacon Rev. M. Kearney. Music included Abide With Me, Requiem Mass, O Salutaris, O Meritum Passionis, Heaven is My Home, and Funeral March. Burial followed at St. John's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mallory Mullins
Church Street
James P. Donovan
T. F. Laden
M. Kearney
W. G. Dineen
Schmidt
St. John’s Quartet
John Hazelton
A. J. Campbell
Death of Elizabeth O Kutzner at 17
Elizabeth O Kutzner daughter of Mr and Mrs Gustav Kutzner of Hubbard district died last night aged 17 years 7 months 21 days She is survived by her parents a brother William and sisters Marian Martha Services Friday private at home then German Lutheran church High Street at 4 pm Rev E F Hingkeldy will conduct interment in Old Farm Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth O. Kutzner
Gustav Kutzner
Hubbard District
William Kutzner
Marian
Martha Kutzner
German Lutheran Church
High Street
E. F. Hingkeldey
Old Farm Hill Cemetery
Miss Lillian Gill Dies at 19 in Boston Family Home
Miss Lillian R Gill daughter of James and Elizabeth T Gill died at her home No 5 Glover Place October 14 aged 19 Born in Boston Mass She leaves two sisters Elsie and Florence and brother Telford all at home Funeral from No 5 Glover Place at 4 PM Wednesday by Rev Dr F F German and will be private Interment Pine Grove Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Roe Gill
Lillian R. Gill
James and
Elizabeth Telford Gill
Glover Place
Boston
Mass
Elsie G
Florence A
Telford Gill
F. F. German
Pine Grove Cemetery
Funeral Held For Ida Carmel Agostine
The funeral for Ida Carmel Agostine was held from her home at 46 North Main Street this morning at eight thirty and proceeded to St John’s Church for a high requiem mass celebrated by Rev Father Laden. Offertory saw Mrs P J O'Brien singing O Salutaris and at the mass’s conclusion Some Sweet Day was sung. Interment followed at St John’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Carmel Agostine
North Main ‘Street
St. John’s Church
Father Laden
P. J. O’brien
St. John’s Cemetery
Death of Thomas Fitzgerald at 30 years old on College Street
Thomas Fitzgerald died this noon at his parents home on College street after a brief illness. He was 30 years, 10 months and 17 days old. He is survived by his parents, three sisters Mrs William L. Dunn of High street, Mrs Frank J. Berg of College street, Mrs Henry Lee of Main street, and a brother Daniel stationed at Camp Devens. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fitzgerald
College Street
William L. Dunn
Hightreet
Frank J. Berg
Henry Lee
Main Street
Daniel
Camp Devens
Death of Mrs Alma L Hubner at Middlesex Hospital
Mrs Alma L Hubner wife of Allen F Hubner of 8 Front Street South Farms died at Middlesex hospital on October 14. Born in Middletown to John A Henry and Rose Bauer Henry she was 2 years 6 months 6 days old. Funeral from her home on Thursday, beside her parents she leaves one infant child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma L. Hubner
Allen F. Hubner
Front Street
South Farms
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown
John A. Henry
Rose Bauer Henry
No. 8
Death of Milk Dealer Ernest Russell at 594 High Street
Ernest Russell aged 23 years nine months died yesterday at his home 594 High street. Born in Russia, son of Henreich and Wilhelmina Russell. Funeral at St. Pauls German Lutheran church conducted by Rev Ernest Hingkeldey at 1 PM Friday, interment Pine Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Russell
High Street
Russia
Henreich
Wilhelmina Russell
St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church
Ernest Hingkeldey
Pine » Grove Cemetery
Charles S Jacobson Dies In Cromwell Farm Superintendent
Charles S Jacobson died in Brooklyn Conn on October 14 age 38 for the last two years he served as farm superintendent for the A N Pierson Company Cromwell Funeral will be held in the new cemetery Cromwell Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 o clock Rev H W Hildreth officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Jacobson
Charles
Jacobson
Brooklyn
Conn
A. N. Pierson Company
Cromwell
New Cemetery
H. W. Hildreth
Funeral of Carl Edward Allison in Portland church
Funeral services for Carl Edward Allison will take place Thursday afternoon at the Swedish Lutheran church with prayers at 1 30 p m and the service at 2 15 p m conducted by Rev Erickson of Portland. Interment follows in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Edward Allison
Union Street
Swedish Lutheran Church
Rev. Erickson
Portland
Wes leyan freshman Richard Nott dies at 17
Richard Nott a Wesleyan University freshman died at his Meriden home from pneumonia linked to influenza. He was 17 and had been confined at home for some time. He was a member of the Wesleyan unit of the 8 A T C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Nott
Wesleyan
Meriden
Funeral of Philip E. Carling Held at South Congregational
Funeral services for Philip B. Carling will be held at the South Congregational chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m. conducted by Rev. F. W. Greene. The interment will follow at Hamburg cemetery in Lyme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip E. Carling
Philip B. Carling
South Congregational Chapel
F. W. Greene
Hamburg
Lyme
Funeral for Thomas G Griffin Held at St Marys
Funeral services for Thomas G Griffin were conducted from his Air Line Avenue home in Portland at 8 30 this morning. Requiem high mass followed at St Marys Church by Rev Farrell Martin D D at 9 oclock. Burial took place in the family plot at St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Griffin
Air Line Avenue
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
Farrell Martin
D. D
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Gustav Miller Dies at Middlesex Hospital at 63
Gustav Miller of Terryville died at Middlesex Hospital last night at age 63. Survived by his wife three sons and a daughter. Body sent to Terryville for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Miller
Terryville
Middlesex Hospital
Funeral of Mrs Kosinski Held Today
The funeral for Mrs Ludovica Kosinski was held this afternoon from 229 William Street at 1 80 and at St Mary's Church at 2 o'clock. Rev Father Soltysek officiated and led prayers at the grave in St John's Cemetery.
Andrew Donovan Dies at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown
Andrew Donovan died at Middlesex Hospital Monday evening. An old Middletown resident he leaves a sister Mrs John Fay of Hartford and a brother.
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Andrew Donovan
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown
John Fay
Hartford
Governor Turns Over Conn Trade Schools For War Training
Washington reports Charles T. Clayton announces Connecticut will turn over state trades schools at Putnam South Manchester New Britain Toam Danbury Bridgeport and Newton to the training and dilution service as a war measure The Worcester trade school trains instructors for plants nearby Pratt Institute New York will install courses for factories around New York and New Jersey schools follow Chicago has turned over the Washburne building for factory training with a $10000 appropriation leading manufacturers provide machines for the school
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Washington
Charles T. Clayton
Holcomb
Connecticut
Board of Education
Putnam
Worcester
Mass
Pratt Institute of New York
New York
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Girard College
Spring Garden Institution
Chicago
Washburne
Lost Battalion in Argonne Hunger and Iron Rations
The Lost Battalion of American soldiers, encircled in the Argonne, stayed in place despite being cut off. With no supplies, they ate leaf litter and relied on air-dropped aid to survive. After five days their rescuers reached them and the Germans fiercely defended every inch as the young troopers fought again.
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New York World
Argonne Forest
Sinnige Yankees
High Command
May Be Bidding His Time in Politics
The Springfield Union notes William Jennings Bryan has retreated into obscurity and the Washington Star speculates the “peerless leader” may not seek another Democratic convention. Yet history shows Bryan’s influence can resurface. after 1908 he dominated the 1912 Baltimore convention for Woodrow Wilson, and his 1920 role remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Quiet Mrs Gaussip at the Woman's Club
A Boston Transcript quip notes Miss Gaussip is quiet and in a train of thought. The chatter asks if trains of that kind are dangerous and the reply teases how many people are run down, reflecting a wry newspaper humor about social conversation.
Death of Jeannina Maestrageorgio at 26 Miller Street
Jeannina Maestrageorgio died last evening at her home 26 Miller Street. She was the wife of Leonardo Maestrageorgio who is in the U S service in France. Besides her husband she is survived by several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannina Maestrageorgio
Miller Street
Leonardo Maestrageorgio
U. S
France
Funeral Service For Elton A Matthias At Home
Elton A Matthias funeral to be held at his late home 131 Highland avenue at 2 30 pm Wednesday with Rev Dr F F German officiating burial in Pine Grove cemetery servants and family note from the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Andrew Matthias
Elton A. Matthias
Highland , Avenue
F. F. German
Pine Grove Cemetery
Funeral for Stephen Augustine at St Mary's Church
The funeral for Stephen Augustine will leave his home at 20 South Street tomorrow morning at 7 30 followed by a high requiem mass at St Marys Church at 8 oclock Interment is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Augustine
South Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Gaetano Falbo Dies at 35 at Home on Court Street
Gaetano Falbo aged 35 died at his home on 55 Court Street last night. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaetano Falbo
Court Street
Mrs Olive Daniels Dies in South Farms Home
Mrs Olive Daniels wife of Archer H Daniels died at 51 Main Street South Farms Monday evening at age 25 years She is survived by her husband and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Daniels
Archer H. Daniels
Main Street
South Farms
Mansworth kin attends funeral at St John’s cemetery
Ronete of Thomas Mansworth is mentioned with hindrance from the establishment of Ww. wd. Coughlin's Sons at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Burial took place in St. John's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mansworth
Wd. Coughlin
St. John’s Cemetery
Death of Mariana Kusbiscke at 9 Water Street
Mariana Kusbscke wife of John Kusbiscki died at her home this morning at 9 Water Street Funeral services scheduled for Wednesday morning with local obituaries noting the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariana Kusbiecke
Mariana Kusbiscke
John Kusbiscki
Water Street
Richard S Sneath Interment at Indian Hill Cemetery
Richard S Sneath was laid to rest in Indian Hill cemetery with interment services held at 4 16 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard S. Sneath
Indian Hill Cemetery
Lille Base in Pocket as Allied Drive Envelops City
Lille, the great German base and bastion, is being pocketed by the Allied advance on the Flanders front. The British encircle from north, west and south as Menin and Douai fall, opening the path to drive southwestward and northeastward to completely envelop Lille.
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Lille
Flanders
Menin
Douai
Stock Quotations Show Mixed Moves Across Markets
New York stock market opened with demand for leaders and notable gains in early trades. Steel common rose to 110 3 8 before retreating to 108 7 8, as other steel industrials followed. Mexican Petroleum fell then recovered, while Union Pacific dipped. Marine shares held strength with gains in both common and preferred. Copper stocks gained late morning led by Anaconda at 71, and American Smelting rose above 80. Railroad stocks remained quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
Stock Exchange
Texas Company
Union Pacific
Mexican Petroleum
Anaconda
Grain Market Summary from Chicago Inventories
Grain and livestock futures closed higher for corn and lower for oats and provisions on Oct 15 in Chicago. Corn futures rose with October at 188 1 4 and December at 121 5 8 while oats eased to 69 1 4 for October and pork futures slipped to 35.07 for October with other months down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burdick will case hearing resumes before Judge Keeler
The Superior Court hearing in the Burdick will case was resumed this morning before Judge John E. Keeler and a jury. Indications point to a finish not earlier than Thursday with a possible late verdict tomorrow. The deposition of the testator's aged widow, taken last Friday, consumed much of the day.
Americans Fight On In Argonne Meuse Front
American forces advancing northwest of Verdun and along the Argonne forest and Meuse river front clash in heavy artillery duels and harassing fire in sectors Beau mont Wavrille and Bois de Caures as Oct 15 reports say sustained combat continues overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Argonne forest-Meuse
Beaumont
Wavrille
Bois de Caures
Meuse
Fire Destroys Sheds At Trego Motors Plant
A blaze this afternoon at the Trego Motors corporation aeroplane factory on State street in Haven destroyed several sheds on one side of the plant. Firefighters controlled the fire with only slight damage to the main building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Haven
Trego Motors Corporation
State Street
Second Army Makes Battle Debut on Verdun Front
The Second Army under General Bullard repulsed an early morning German raid along the Argonne forest Meuse river line. The new force began operations last Saturday and marked its baptism of fighting as a unit in this Verdun area engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Verdun
Second Army
Bullard
Argonne forest-Meuse
Sailors To Fight Minnesota Forest Fires
A contingent of men from the Great Lakes Naval training station was dispatched by Adimari Palmer chief of navigation to assist in fighting forest fires burning in Minnesota the Navy Department announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pire
Washington
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Adimari Palmer
Minnesota
Navy Department
Reply to Austria Deferred in War Crests
Washington reports deferment of Austria's peace reply as diplomats expect the president to offer terms favorable to ending the war. Officials anticipate Austria may resist harsh terms and seek peace after Germany’s stance hardens. The Vienna regime faces growing internal opposition and a deteriorating war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Sour
Solf
Germany
Wilson
Washington
Austria
Herat
Constantinople
Turkey
State Department
Austria-Hungary
Wesleyan to Play Springfield Y M A College Saturday
Arrangements completed for a Wesleyan University vs Springfield Y M A College game Saturday at 3 on Andrus field. The Newbe University date was canceled. Wesleyan, despite illness, fields a full squad led by Captain Anderson. Upcoming schedules include Amherst and Williams clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan University
Andrus Field
Oe Field College
New Be University
Wesleyan
Anderson
Amherst
Williams
South Ends Practice Tonight At 7:30
The South Ends will practice tonight at 7 30 at the South End net. All members must attend as they prepare for the game. The team lists weights at 120 and 130 pounds. Address communications to J Szewczek, $2 over street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Szewczek
French Take Village and Cross Aisne Front Near Rethel
French forces claim six villages captured and parts of the Aisne crossed near Grand Pre. Units moved on important German rail targets and freed 800 prisoners. Monceau-le-Vaast Remies Barentoncel Manteuil on the Aisne river and west of Rethel were taken. West of Grand Pre crossings reported with Olizy and Termes advanced. Six more towns captured and land secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorand Paris
Lages
Aisne
Grand Pre
Rethel
French War Office
Monceau-le-Vaast
Remies Barentoncel
Manteuil
Aisne River
Nanteuil
Olizy
Termes
Aland
Waterbury Saloons Closed After City Conference
Waterbury shuts all saloons and soda shops starting tomorrow after a several hour conference among the mayor, officials, and business leaders. The public library and schools remain closed for another week. Doctors Lamb and Stewart of Hartford advised on steps to curb influenza spread as total cases reach 4,300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Lic
Lamb and
Stewart
Hartford
United States Public Health Department
Wesleyan Man Reported Dead Rumor From France
A rumor circulated yesterday that a Wesleyan man, reported by Sergeant Robert G pe ex, 18, in France, died of pneumonia. The sergeant, who attended college until January 1, 1918, joined Camp Devens and went overseas in July with the 03rd Infantry. He was in a signal training unit in France. His brother Edward sock is a Wesleyan junior and a member of the S O T C.
Haddam Notice Admits Electors and Town Officials
Haddam Connecticut election notice states town clerk and selectmen will convene at Town Hall on Friday October 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to admit electors and administer the oath to qualified sons listed in official records. Charles B Carlson and John G A House named as selectmen. implies Haddam town officers oversee elector admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam
Conn
Frictober
For Sale Boar and Rooms to Rent in Plano Area
A brief notice advertises a for sale boar priced at 14 dollars and a few weeks of availability. It also lists rooms for rent near Sree Bar in the Plano area with limited details and ambiguous terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arena de Upr
Plano Ane
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Hearst
Bridgeport
Amer Tel & Tel
Am Smelter
Am Car Foundry
At&s Fe
Balt & Ohio
Bethelehem Steel
Butte & Sup
Chile Copper
Cé&O
Erie
Gt Northern
Ill Cent
Interboro
Kennecott
Lehigh Valley
Miami Copper
UN Pac
UN Steel
Itah Copper
Westinghouse
LEGAT
Sree Bar
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