Peace note replies and the German proposal debated
Officials expect a reply from Berlin that reiterates Germany must make its government answer to the people and withdraw from occupied lands before seeking a military armistice. Austrian turmoil grows as Vienna debates measures to avert famine, while German communication prompts panic in Vienna's markets and banks.
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Ent
Germany
White House
State Department
March
Daniels
Lansing
Berlin
Jens
Austria
United States
Baron Burian
Count Hussarek
Vienna
Yankee Air Exploits In Key Verdun Action
American forces east of Verdun report air battles on Tuesday as 14 German aircraft and one observation balloon were shot down by Yankee fliers. Our observers note fires north of the lines in the German rear and favorable clear weather aided aerial operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
O Leary Trial Postponed On Espionage Charge
New York Oct 23 Jeremiah A O Leary awaiting federal court trial on espionage charges was postponed indefinitely today due to the defendants illness He is confined in Bellevue hospital with a severe bronchial attack and bronchitisunknowns remain about next steps in the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Leary
New York
Jeremiah A. O’leary
O’leary
Bellevue Hospital
Transport Sinks Coal Barge at Atlantic Port
An Ameri transport rammeg and sank a Bgge loaded with 000 tons of coal today. Four of Rd Barge were rescued a s transport was not damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Ameritransport
Czecho-Slovaks Declare Independence From Austria
The Czecho-Slovak National Council formally proclaims independence renouncing Habsburg rule and outlining a republican framework. Issued in Paris, a copy was delivered to President Wilson by J. Cisor of the council staff in Washington, with leaders Masaryk and others signing as premier and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Germany Must Be Shown The Only Way To Stop War
London Oct 23 Former French premier Paul Painleve argues the war can end only by convincing Germany at all levels that it is irretrievably defeated. He cites July German government press statements endorsing dismemberment of France and Belgium as evidence of German sincerity in peace proposals. He questions whether the Reichstag still represents the German people as the old orders collapse with the military front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painleve
London
Paul Painleve
Germany
France
Belgium
Reichstag
von Kuehlmann
M. Painleve
War Industries Board
New York Influenza Surge Sets Daily Record
New cases total 5390, up 1450 from yesterday, with 461 deaths nationwide. pneumonia cases 852 and pneumonia deaths 390. Health Commissioner Copeland noted many doctors finally reported cases today after being too busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Health
R. S. Copeland
Board of Health Egropor
Prison Riot Echoes From Wethersfield Prison
At Wethersfield on October 23 and the following day a riot at the state prison reportedly injured guard Louis Knapp who was cut about the head with a knife. Rumors said inmates ended meals with throwing cups and clashing with guards before being restrained. Neighbors heard catcalls and shouts behind the walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wethersfield
State Prison
Louis Knapp
Foe Leaving Brussels Line
London dispatch says Germans evacuate the Brussels line on the Flanders front. Long transports were seen moving toward Namur, a Belgian fortress southwest of Brussels once ringed by ten forts and later reduced by 42 centimeter guns.
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Brussels
London
Flanders
Namur
Belgium
Should Keep German Colonies
London Oct 23 Foreign Secretary A J Balfour told a luncheon in honor of Australians that under no circumstances should Germany's former colonies be returned to her He warned the end of the conflict is not yet in sight and that the enemy is not crumbling but has entered a phase that will let them enjoy the fruits of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
A. J. Balfour
Relative of Pershing Kinswoman Dies in Youngstown Influenza
Mrs Florence B Ford age 35 died in Youngstown Ohio from influenza. She was a cousin of the late Mrs John J Pershing wife of General Pershing and a niece of Senator Warren of Wyoming. The body will be shipped to Dalton Massachusetts for burial.
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Pershing
Youngstown
Florence B. Ford
John J. Pershing
General Pershing
Senator Warren
Wyoming
Dalton
Mass
Bread and Butter Surcharge Prohibited Nationwide
Washington officials forbid charging five cents extra for bread and butter with meals. The administration issued an order recalling the practice across child restaurants and eateries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy to add 200000 men for new ships and jobs
Secretary Daniels told the House کہ vales committee that 200000 officers and men will be added to the enlisted Navy within a year to operate new naval and merchant ships to be completed in the next twelve months. The enlarged force will bring total personnel to over 706000. The expansion aims to man transatlantic ships and coastwise vessels, with training sites at Hampton Roads, the Great Lakes, and Newport. He plans a $600 million building program and said plans proceed regardless of German peace efforts or a League of Nations role.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
house = vales committee
Navy
Shipping Board
Hampton Roads
Great Lakes
Newport
Congress
League of Nations
French Readies River Crossing as War Office Reports Gains
Paris dispatch says French troops advanced between Nizy le Comte and Le Thour on the Barres and gained ground on the Serre front despite heavy German resistance. The first army has seized 81 cannons, 100 trench mortars and over 700 machine guns this month, with much material and prisoners taken. Elsewhere the night was calm.
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Paris
Barres
Nizy le Comte
le Thour
War Office
Serre
Oise
LeThour
First
Epidemic Worsens in Cleveland as City Closes Late
Ohio influenza crisis grows more alarming with 52 deaths and about 800 new Cleveland cases in 23 hours. City totals reach 7,500 while statewide cases exceed 125,000. officials believe true numbers surpass 200,000. To curb spread, all saloons and most eateries will close by 8 PM starting today.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Georgia Tech to play undefeated rivals for soldiers fund
Football championship in New York on Oct 23 reports the undefeated Georgia Tech team may meet either Pittsburg or Pennsylvania squads in New York Philadelphia Washington or Pittsburg the week of November 11. If war department permission is obtained the game would occur under the soldiers camp fund to help raise 170000000 during November 11 to 18.
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New York
Georgia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Washington
Soldiers’ War Fund
War Department
Tech
Soldiers’ Camp Fund
Influenza hits Pocahontas miners and coal output
Washington reports influenza spreads among 2100 of 20000 Pocahontas district miners since October 15 and many more quit work as families suffer illness along the Norfolk and Western lines, reducing bunker coal production.
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Washington
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Norfolk & Western
Fuel Administration
Rioting in Vienna Sparks War Weariness Demand
London dispatch reports serious rioting in Vienna with rising unrest across Austria. The internal crisis has deepened as war weary crowds press for peace, amid marked Bohemia unrest and reports that Bohemian political chiefs declared independence.
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Austria
Bohemia
US Cargo Carrier Lake Borgne Sunk Off French Coast
The United States cargo carrier Lake Borgne struck a rock off the French coast and sank. There was no loss of life. The sinking date was not disclosed. Lake Borgne carried 3,390 tons and was crewed by ten officers and forty-eight enlisted men.
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U. S
Washington
United States
Lake Borgne
Navy Department
Real Value Is Tax Basis Amendment Passed in Senate Finance
Washington Oct 23 The senate finance committee adopted an amendment to the revenue bill allowing corporations to value their plants at real worth for tax purposes if they prove to the commissioner of internal revenue that market value exceeds par stock value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Bandit Robs Richmond Hotel in Cashier Hold Up
Richmond police search for clues to identify a loan bandit who held up the cashier of Connell and Millers hotel early today and escaped unmolested with the cash. The incident occurred in Richmond Virginia on October 23 as officers investigate the wallet theft and seek witnesses.
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Richmond
Connell and Millers Hotel
Obituary notices for Mrs Fitzgerald and Philip Burgess
Mrs. Hannah Fitzgerald wife of Patrick Fitzgerald died at Middlesex hospital yesterday afternoon She is survived by her husband three daughters Mrs William L Dunn Mrs Frank J Berg and Mrs Henry Lee and one son Private Daniel Fitzgerald of Camp Devens six grandchildren two brothers William Mahoney of this city and Jeremiah of Newark N J Her son was buried last Thursday Her funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 from her home 163 College street and at St Johns church at 10 30 Interment in St Marys cemetery Port Funeral of Philip Burgess was held from his home 77 Main Street South Farms this morning at 8 30 and at St Francis church at 9 Requiem high mass celebrated by Rev Francis A Jordan Prayers for the dead after mass said by Rev Father Jordan Pall bearers were from the Russell Fire Department John J Krauth Arthur Stewart Roy Young and John Strohla Burial in St Johns cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Fitzgerald
Hannah
Middlesex Hospital
Wiliam L. Dunn
Frank J. Berg
Henry Lee
Daniel Fitzgerald
Camp Devens
William Mahoney
Jeremiah
Newark
N. J
College Street
St. John’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Port
Philip Burgess
Main Street
South Farms
St. Francis’ Church
Francis A. Jordan
John J. Krauth
Arthur Stewart
Roy Young
John Strohla
St. John’s Cemetery
Mrs Maurice Johnson Dies at Home of Daughter
Mrs Maurice Johnson aged wife of Maurice Johnson died at her daughter's home 84 Asylum street on Monday evening. She leaves a husband one daughter Mrs Bertrand France three grandchildren one sister Mrs Herbert Wells Springfield Mass one brother Anthony Dougherty Holyoke Mass and two brothers and two sisters in Ireland. Funeral from her home Thursday morning at 8 o'clock and from St Francis church at 8 30. Burial in St Johns cemetery.
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Maurice Johnson
Mary A
Asylum Street
Bertrand France
Herbert Wells
Springfield
Mass
Anthony Dougherty
Holyoke
Ireland
St. Francis’ Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Tragic Twin Daughters of Riverview Families Die
Esther Markham Berndt dies in Indianapolis after noon telegram confirms death of Riverview Portland resident Mrs Esther Markham Berndt. Husband plans to bring body to Portland for burial. Earlier daughter Julia Markham Brainerd buried less than a week ago.
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Esther Markham Berndt
Robert L. Markham
Riverview
Portland
Indianapolis
Ind
Funeral of John W Daley at St Johns Church
The funeral for John W. Daley began at his 14 Bacon Avenue home at 8 30 this morning and proceeded to Mass at St Johns Church at 9. Rev J P Donovan presided on prayers after the service. Mrs P J OBrien sang during offertory and after mass Some Sweet Day. Pall bearers were James Daley John Terry William Terry John Walsh and Edward Burke. Interment followed at St Johns Cemetery.
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John W. Daley
Bacon Avenue
St. John’s Church
J. P. Donovan
P.J. O’brien
James’ Daley
John Terry
William Terry
John Walsh
Edward Burke
St. John’s Cemetery
Infant Byron Snyder dies at 11 months old in Willimantic
Byron Baker Snyder infant son of Frank S and Blanche M Baker Snyder died at home 299 College Street aged 11 months 19 days Survived by parents a twin sister two other sisters and a brother Funeral private at home 11 oclock Thursday morning Rev W H Hall of North Congregational Church will conduct the service Interment in Willimantic
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Byron Baker Snyder
Frank S
Blanche M. Baker Snyder
College Street
W. H. Hall
North Congregational Church
Willimantic
Funeral for Luigi J Milardo Held in Portland
The funeral of Luigi J. Milardo proceeded from P. O'Callaghan Co. rooms at 8 30 this morning to St Marys church Portland for a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Dr F Martin who led prayers after the mass Mrs Keser sang O Salutaris at the offertory and Some Sweet Day after the mass Burial followed in St Marys Cemetery Portland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luigi J. Milardo
P. O’callaghan Co
St. Mary’s Church
Portland
F. Martin
Mrs Gustav Henoch Dies at Middlesex Hospital
Mrs Emma Henoch wife of Gustav Henoch died this morning at Middlesex Hospital aged 42. Born in Germany she was daughter of George and Louisa Batz. Besides her husband she leaves two sons and three daughters. Funeral time to be announced.
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Gustav Henoch
Emma Henoch
Middlesex Hospital
Germany
George
Louisa Batz
Funeral Services for Mrs Alice A Machell
The funeral for Mrs. Alice A. Machell was held from her home at 1:45 PM and from the Church of the Holy Trinity at 2:30 PM with Rev. Dr. F F German presiding. Interment followed in Pine Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice A. Machell
Church of the Holy Trinity
F. F. German
Pine Grove Cemetery
Funeral of William Ireton Held at St Johns Church
The funeral for William Ireton, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Ireton, took place from his home at 15 Oak Street this afternoon at 2 30 and proceeded to St Johns church for a 3 pm service. The burial followed at St Johns cemetery.
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William Ireton
William
Harry Ireton
Oak Street
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral for Nellie Janzzobek Held in South Farms
Funeral services for Nellie Janzzobek wife of Albert Janzrobek are set from her Clay avenue home in South Farms Thursday at 7 15 am followed by mass at St Marys church at 7 45 am Burial will take place in St.
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Nellie Janzzobek
Nellie
Albert Janzrobek
Clay Avenue
South Farms
St. Mary’s Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Funeral Notices for Niagziell and Levandowski
The funeral for John Niagziell was held from his Staddle Hill home at 2 30 and at St Marys church at 3 with Rev M Soltysek, burial in St Johns cemetery. Mrs Helen T Lewandowski of Staddie Hill will be buried after services at St Marys church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning with Rev Father Soltysek officiating.
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John Niagziell
Staddle Hill
St. Mary’s Church
Rev. M. Soltysek
St. John’s Cemetery
Helen T. Levandowski
Helen T. Lewandowski
Staddie Hill
Father Soltysek
Funeral for Joseph Zatorski Held at St Marys
The funeral of Joseph Zatorski formerly of Rockfall was held from St Marys Church. The service honored the late local figure with family present and attendees from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Zatorski
St. Mary's
Verdun Front Reports Renewed Allied Gains Amid Heavy German Resistance
American patrols report Brieulles burned and evacuated by Germans as they withdraw from Hill 281. Americans push east from Martinvaux trench system toward Brieulles while facing massed German defenses and heavy shelling. German forces reinforce with two divisions as they defend the vital railway line and pivot point on the western front.
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Verdun
Brieculles
Brieulles
Meuse
Bois de Foret
Martinvaux
Bois Derriere
la Cote de Foret
Bantheville
Amncreville
German Made Toys Arrive at Atlantic Port
At Atlantic Port on October 23 a Holand American liner brought seven thousand tons of Germany made toys. Government authorities allowed entry because the toys were bought before the war declaration with Germany. The same ship carried over 800 passengers, including 32 with Spanish flu kept aboard until recovery as New York hospitals fill. Most travelers are colonists heading to the Dutch East Indies.
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Atlantic Port
Germany
United States
New York
Dutch East Indies
Debs Appeals Conviction Under Espionage Law
Washington reports papers filed with the U S Supreme Court in Eugene V. Debs socialist leader's appeal of his ten year sentence under the espionage law. Debs remains free on ten thousand dollar bail as briefs to be filed later. No argument likely for months as the court waits for influenza to subside and has issued no decisions.
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Debs
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
Socialist Party
Supreme Court of
Ohio
Supreme Court
Spain to Insist on Reparation in Vetoed Ship Restitution
Premier Maura told the Madrid chamber Spain will require reparations for torpedoed Spanish ships and insists Germany may pick which interned vessels it returns. Liberals attack secrecy of talks and demand full publication of all exchanged notes.
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Spain
Agence Radio
Madrid
Maura
Germany
Von Hoegen Arrested in Texas Returns to New Haven
Maximillian von Hoegen former New Haven attorney was seized in San Antonio Texas on treason and sedition charges. U.S. authorities will bring him back to New Haven where he is expected within a week. He allegedly made seditious remarks after answering his questionnaire and was forced from his home by unidentified men to kiss the American flag. Stannard M. Baruch warned against peace talk hindering war production urging focus on war industry.
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von Hoegen
New Haven
Maximillian von Hoegen
San Antonio
Texas
New
Distillery Offers Cherry Pits for Government Use
A Peoria distillery that imports Italian cherries has offered 1,000,000 pounds of cherry pits to the government, enough to supply charcoal for 150,000 gas masks. It will also turn over its daily output of 2,500 pounds to the government moving forward. Some men fail to arrive due to excess baggage while the average man prefers to lead a parade of his own work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Italy
Funeral Service Led by Rev Soltysek at Dawn
The church service began at eight o'clock this morning with Rev Father Soltysek officiating. The interment was conducted at St John's Cemetery.
Funeral for Vincenzo Amenta at Cromwell
The funeral of Vincenzo Amenta aged three will be held from P O Callany rooms Cromwell Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock. The notice notes the family location and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincenzo Amenta
Cromwell
P. O’calney
Daniel Paulukiwis Dies at Middlesex Hospital at 26
Daniel Paulukiwis died this morning at Middlesex Hospital at age 26. He is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Paulukiwis
Middlesex Hospital
Stock Quotations and War Paper Saving Appeal
New York trading opened with narrow price moves and minor net changes from yesterday's close as lead stocks fluctuated. The notice includes steel and metal prices and a wartime appeal urging shoppers and retailers to conserve paper by avoiding wrapping and using reusable materials to support war production and save resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
How About It Mr Garfield Boston Transcript
A Boston Transcript item reflects on Lincoln's statement that feeding all the people all the time is true yet impractical, suggesting the discussion centers on policy feasibility and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Garfield
Boston Transcript
Lincoln
For Sale Two Steers and Two Hogs and One Cow
For sale items list two steers and two hogs at 200 pounds each and one cow. Seller John V. Planeta of Ponsett Higganum. Also a 1916 Buick roadster in first class mechanical condition offered by Keneally Auto Repair Shop at 86 Cnaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Planeta
Ponsett
Higganum
Keneally Auto Repair Shop
Cnaties
To Rent Five-Room Tenement on North High Street
Classified notices include a five room tenement for rent on North High Street with gas and a note to apply at undertaking rooms, plus several help and buy-sell items. Also a 1918 liquor license renewal application for 78 Bridge Street in Middletown and endorsements from local electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North High St
Middletown Liquor License Notices for 1918 Renewal
Legal notices from Middlesex County Connecticut describe applications to sell spirituous liquors at 227 Main St Middletown and Drug Store No 498 Main St. Applicants are pharmacists and local electors who own real estate. Notices dated October 1918 include endorsements by residents and attestations of eligibility to be licensed.
License to Sell Spirits Sought at 482 Main St Middletown
Application for license renewal to sell spirituous liquors ale beer wine and cider for on premises consumption at 482 Main St Middletown. Location near church school library cemetery with filings dated October 22 by Salvatore Garafola and endorsements by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlesex County
Main St
Salvatore Garrafola
Middletown
Salvatore Garafola
D. Giandomenico
J. Intravaia
Ettore E. Damiata
F. J. Man
Jacob Palmer
Conn
Howard
Licenses Sought for Sabeenknani Liquor Sales in Middletown
County Commissioners hear applications to permit sale of spirituous and intoxicating liquors at Drug Store No 307 Malin Street Middletown by pharmacist owner with a certificate of qualification. Applications dated October 1918 list signers and indorsers as electors owning real estate in Middletown and note distances from church school post office library cemetery and other institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iddletown
Joseph P. Kinsella
Middletown
Conn
Eorge H. Kavanaugh
Jacob James F. O’keefe
Dennis O’brien
B. Coughlin
Wingate C. Howard
Town
Dlesex County
Malin St
Biness
Howard N. Lin
P' We
Howard N. Lincoln
A . J. Atwell
J. W. Rogers
Arthur Bishel
Walter C. Jones
Walter B. I
Application for liquor license in Middletown hits zoning limits
Nicolo Fazzino seeks renewal of a license to sell spirituous liquors beer Rhine wine for on premises drinking at patlo Ave Middletown. The application notes the premises lie over a required distance from church school post office cemetery and public buildings with signers including Ifaelo D Giandomneico Jo hen Leo Santangelo and Frank Mittelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlesex County
Court St
Middletown
Nicolo Fazzino
Conn
Joseph Nnaelo D. Giandomenico
Leo Santangelo
Frank Magnano
Rcal Poxyers
Wingate C. Howarrd
Middlesex County
Prem Patlo
M Baid Place
Ifaelo D. Giandomneico
Johen
Frank Mittelman
Arenes
Midaletown
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G. B. Gilbert
Maromas Cemetery
Stannard M. Baruch
Father Soltysék
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