22 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces press the western front, seizing La Sentinelle and advancing toward Valenciennes. British operations drive toward Tournai, with gains along the Escaut canal and Lys river while Germans retreat from coast defenses. Serbian and French units push toward Herzegovina border as Austro German flanks fray.
New York reports that Turkey’s exit from the war and the German alliance is likely to speed up as Allied forces push on the Balkan front. The French reach the Danube near Vidin cutting a link to Constantinople while Serbians advance toward Belgrade. Allies hold Danube lines and threaten Constantinople from three directions. Arab tribes stir revolt aiding northern advance.
London reports eight hundred hello girls rejected a marriage oriented recruitment stunt by the phone company. They presented a manifesto denouncing the claim that matrimony boosts prospects in the hello girl job and voiced dissatisfaction, prompting a shake up in the advertising department. The author of the matrimony act remains undiscovered.
Berlin dispatch says the German chancellor will address the reichstag in Berlin today. The speech is expected to outline a broad program of internal and foreign affairs and respond to President Wilson’s peace overtures. The report notes anxious anticipation in Copenhagen and among observers.
Cleveland reports 57 deaths and 1,000 new influenza cases in the last 24 hours, bringing fatalities to 227 and total reported cases near 7,000. Authorities note many cases remain unreported. In Copenhagen a German troop ship sank after hitting a mine with 100 soldiers lost.
Swiss charge d affaires Frederick Oederlin delivered Germany's note to the U S State Department. Officials said the response would be presented to President Wilson and aimed at disintegrating Germany's home front, signaling a shift toward peace talks while warning the Kaiser era military leaders.
Government weather report for New Haven and Connecticut forecast fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions and frost tonight in cool areas. High pressure over Iowa moves east to Pennsylvania bringing pleasant weather with temperatures near or slightly below normal, while disturbances over Florida and Minnesota influence southern Atlantic coast and midwest areas. Observations list clear or fair conditions in Hartford New Haven Boston and other locations with scattered clouds and mild temperatures.
Sub-Treasury report from New York states on Monday banks contributed a cash net gain of $326,000, bringing the total gain since Friday to $928,000. The figures reflect a steady inflow of funds to the treasury amid ongoing financial activity.
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