British Push Near Valenciennes Across 25 Mile Front
British and French forces renewed a broad assault from the Scheldt river to the Oise canal north of Valenciennes. They crossed the Escaillon at Beaudignies, cleared Raismes forest, and took Beaudignies Neuville and Salesches while repelling strong German counterattacks. The push aims to outflank the German lines and advance toward Conde, with ongoing fighting around Vendegies Wood and Tournai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern
Beis de Mormal
Denain
le Cateau
Valenciennes
Bousies
Cattilion
Fiscault
Schedt
Tournai
Leviave Forest
Mormal Forest
Tahimes
International
Scheldt
Escaut Canal
France
Oise
Sambre
Cambrai
Field Marshal Haig
Raismes Forest
Imrtance
Ecaillon
Beaudignies
Douai
Conde
Raismes
Mons
Bavay
Belgium
Serre
Laon
Verdun
General Pershing
Raismes Wood
Vendegies Wood
Neuville
Salesches
Thun
Thiersuterive
Escaillon
Vendegies
Oise River
Sambre Et Oise
Thiershuterive
Paris
Oise Canal
Grand Verly
War Office
Mesbrecourt
Nizy le Comte
Vouziers
Serbian Troops Capture Key Ridge and Town in Morava Valley
London reports from official advices that Serbian forces advancing through the Morava valley have taken the ridge of Bukovitza and the town of Orajanje. In northeastern Serbia allied troops seized a copper mine, the third largest globally, previously operated by 40,000 workers under Austro German occupation. the front spans ten miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Serbia
Morava
Bukovitza
Orajanje
Wks
American Aviators Report Downed Enemy Planes
General Pershing reported that American aviators yesterday shot down 15 enemy aircraft and one observation balloon on both sides of the Meuse. Three American balloons were destroyed and six American machines were missing amid heavy fighting near Verdun and along the Meuse front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meuse
Pershing
Verdun
Bois Belleau
Bois D’etrayes
Bois de Wavrille
Bantheville
Grand Pre
Aire
Night Clerk Sold Liquor After Hours in Stamford
Peter Vanech proprietor of the Hotel Carlton was fined 50 dollars plus costs for selling liquor after hours. The sale occurred Oct 19 at 2 a m to an automobile party. one member, E Daskam, was later killed in a crash. The coroner's inquiry revealed the illegal sale by the night clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Peter Vanech
Carlton
E. Daskam
Trolley Crash in Glastonbury Kills Motorman Burns
At 8 o clock this morning in Glastonbury Hartford Ol a loaded stone car and a passenger car collided head on. Motorman F Burns was instantly killed, Motorman Vincenzo de Stephano seriously injured. Six women passengers suffered minor injuries. Investigation shows the passenger car crew at fault. Holcomb Makes Appointments. Oct 24 Governor Hol-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glastonbury
Hartford
Toreas F. Burns
Vincenzo de Stephano
Pasengers
Daniels Defends Naval Program and League Concept
Secretary Daniels stated the navy’s three year plan is a natural extension of wartime needs and supports a league of nations with an international police. He argued that if a league forms, a naval force will be shared and coastal defense allocated, with the United States and Great Britain bearing most warship construction and deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
United States
League of Nations
Daniels
Congress
League
Great Britain
American Aviators Tally Eighth Victory Northwest of Verdun
Lieutenant Frank O Hunter of Savannah Ga wins his eighth unofficial air victory in the Verdun area as American ace status rises for William H Ponder Reed Chambers and Eddie Rickenbacker. Percy Pine joins the fray with another kill while Lieutenant Benson penetrates behind enemy lines firing on a troop train and dropping bombs. Eleven American planes faced 30 German machines in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Parke
Verdun
Frank O. Hunter
Savannah
Percy R. Pine
Park Avenue
New York City
William H. Ponder
Lone Wolf
Okla
Reed Chambers
Memphis
Fenn
Eddie Rickenbacker
Benson
American Air Service
Boston Sends Vaccine to San Francisco Influenza Serum Dispatch
Boston responds to San Francisco influenza outbreak by sending 300 pounds of Spanish influenza serum discovered by Dr. Timothy Leary of Tufts college. Mayor Peters orders vaccine prepared and transported by Edward Moore across the continent. The serum, packed for 100000 people, was prepared overnight with Leary and assistants rushing the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Boston
Timothy Leary
Tufts College
Peters
Edward Moore
Submarine War Costs America's Shipping Output
Washington reports that since the war began the United States lost 554,000 dead weight tons to submarine activity. Charles Piez, head of the Shipping Board, testified that about 540,000 tons have been lost since April and that 15,500,000 tons are under way or completed. He said the cost is about $19 per ton and that the influenza outbreak slowed October production though 500,000 tons are expected monthly after January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Charles Piez
Shipping Board
Senate Appropriations Committee
Atlantic
Pier
Conscientious objector policy urged in Connecticut
Hartford October 24 at request of Frederick Keppel Grosvenor B Clark son director of field division Council of National Defense calls attention to the war department policy on conscientious objectors. Early detachments chosen by lot may be sent to France for agriculture and nonmilitary work. Similar notification sent to all State Councils of Defense emphasizing local understanding and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hartford
Frederick Keppel
Grosvenor B. Clarkson
Council of National Defense
Connecticut State Council of Defense
War Department
Carlson
Defense
Connecticut Council
Dr. Thomas A Connors Dies of Pneumonia in Shelton
Dr. Thomas A. Connors, 28, physician of West Haven, died at his parents' home in Shelton of influenza and pneumonia. A 1912 University of Maryland graduate, he interned at St Mary's Waterbury and Pittsfield Massachusetts hospitals. Survived by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Conners
Shelton
Thomas A. Connors
West Haven
University of Maryland
St. Mary’s Hospital
Waterbury
Pittsfield
Mass
Shortage of Caskets Hits Stamford Undertakers
Stamford undertakers struggle with casket scarcity due to influenza deaths. Local wood shop begins producing caskets to meet demand after failing to secure fresh stock from outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Lead and Spelter Prices Move in New York Market
Metal Prices report shows lead unchanged in New York on October 24 while Spelter declines. East St Louis spot ranges 879 to 895 with October at 8621 2 to 8821 2, November 850 to 875, December 840 to 860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clearing House Statement Shows Treasury Balances
Sub treasury data from New York on October 24 reports total assets of 1 876 683 dollars with 710 675 925 dollars in balances and 84 407 532 dollars in clearings. The report mentions woods and seams but lacks complete context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing “House
Ew York
Sub-treasury
Funeral of Dr Joseph W Walsh in Portland
The funeral of Dr Joseph W Walsh was held this morning from his Main street home to St Marys church at 10 o clock for a solemn high mass of requiem. The Rev Thomas J Laden and other clergy conducted the service with St Johns quartet from Middletown providing music. A large attendance viewed the remains and extended sympathy while floral tributes and honors from Gildersleeve Ship Building Co and Hose Co No 1 marked respect. Burial followed at St Marys cemetery with prayers by Rev Dr Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Walsh
Main Street
Portland
St. Mary’s Church
Thomas J. Laden
Cromwell
F. A. Jordan
Middletown
Farrel Martin
St. John’s Quartet
W. G. Dineen
John Hazelton
Schmidt
Hazelton
A. J. Campbell
David A. Cronin
Timothy J. McDonald
Frank Lackman
D. A. Carlson
John E. Loveland
J. H. Kingman
S. S.S. Campbell
Thomas P. Walsh
C. B. Young
J H. Mountain
St Mary’s Cemetery
Dr. Martin
Charles A Clark Dies After Sudden Heart Issue
Charles A Clark aged 69 years 6 months 18 days of 308 William Street formerly in express busi ness and later janitor at South Congregational and First Methodist churches died suddenly Wednesday evening from heart disease. He leaves wife son Richard M Clark of the Evening Press, brother C W Clark of Hamden, sister Mrs Ellen Ventres of Shailerville. Funeral at his home 1:45 Sunday and 2:30 at South Congregational church conducted by Rev W D Beach and Rev F W Greene. Interment Higganum Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Clark
William Street
Express
South Congregational Church
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Richard M. Clark
Evening Press
C. W. Clark
Hamden
Ellen Ventres
Shailerville
W. D. Beach
F. W. Greene
South Church
Higganum Cemetery
Funeral of Private Harry Bransfield
The funeral for Private Harry Bransfield from Middlesex avenue Portland began at 8 30 AM with a Co K Conn State Guards military escort led by Lieut Williams. A solemn high mass followed at St Marys church at nine officiated by Rev Dr Martin with deacon Rev Thomas Laden and sub deacon Rev Michael Kearney. The pallbearers were State Guard members and burial occurred in St Marys cemetery with further services by Rev Dr Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bransfield
Middlesex Avenue
Portland
Co. K
Conn State Guards
Lieut. Williams
St. Mary’s Church
Martin
Thomas J. Laden
Michael Kearney
John C. Barry
Keser
Dr. Martin
Fathers Laden
Kearney
State Guard
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Mrs Florence E Hall Dies in New Britain at 23
Mrs Florence E Hall wife of Joseph S Hall died at her home in New Britain Wednesday evening aged 23 years 3 months 2 days She leaves husband two children Marion Helen and James her parents Mr and Mrs Norman L Daniels of 179 Church Street one sister Mrs Frank Hudson of Middletown and seven brothers Ellsworth Daniels of Deep River William Daniels of Torrington Charles Daniels of New Britain Arthur Daniels in service in France and Isaac Norman and Edwin Daniels of this city Funeral will be from A L Southmayd's mortuary chapel at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Hall
Joseph S. Hall
New Britain
Marion Helen
James
Norman L. Daniels
Church Street
Frank Hudson
Middletown
Ellsworth Daniels
Deep River
William Daniels
Torrington
Charles Daniels
Arthur Daniels
France
Isaac, Norman
Edwin Daniels
A. L. Southmayd
Mrs Maurice Johnson Funeral Service Report
The funeral of Mary wife of Maurice Johnson was held from her daughter's home on Asylum Street at 8 00 am and at St Francis church at 8 30 am where a requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev F A Jordan who also read prayers for the dead after maps Miss Catherine Kelly sang Lead Kindly Light and Some Sweet Day The pall bearers were William Conlon George Hubbard Theodore Ebbecke Donald McKenzie Burial was in St Johns cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Johnson
Mary
Bertrand France
Asylum Street
St. Francis Church
F. A. Jordan
Catherine Kelly
William Conlon
George Hubbard
Theodore Ebbecke
Donald McKenzie
St. John’s Cemetery
Patrick Fitzgerald
Hannah
College Street
St. John’s Church
James P. Denovan
D.D
P. J. O’brien
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Portland
Mrs Hilda Engstrom Dies at 32 in Higganum
Mrs Hilda V Engstrom wife of Olaf E Engstrom of Higganum died this morning at age 32 She is survived by her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Higganum three sisters Mrs John Anderson Mrs Alvin Clark and Miss Nettie Johnson all of Higganum and four brothers Enoch and Linus Johnson of New Britain Carl J Johnson of Higganum and Henry Johnson of New York Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda V. Engstrom
Olaf Emil Engstrom
Higganum
Charles Johnson
John Anderson
Alvin Clark
Nettie Johnson
Enoch and
Linus Johnson
New Britain
Carl J. Johnson
Henry Johnson
New York
Funeral of Mrs Patrick Fitzgerald at St John’s Church
Funeral for Hannah Fitzgerald wife of Patrick Fitzgerald began at 162 College Street and moved to St John’s Church for a high mass officiated by Rev James P Deno van D D. Prayers for the dead followed mass and offertory songs were performed. Burial took place at St Mary’s Cemetery in Portland. The notice mentions Mrs Arthur Darcy and Mary Riorden, wife of Arthur Darcy, dying at Mrs Murray’s private sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Darcy
Mary Riorden
Epidemic influenza crest passes as reports show decline
Washington October 24 The war department reports health conditions at camps show 43799 influenza cases for the week ended October 18 down from 90293 the prior week. Pneumonia cases drop from 17882 to 11013 while meningitis rises to 828. Admission rate 2914, non effective 105, death rate 190 though down from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Pacific
Crisis Eases in Meriden Health Crisis Ends
Meriden health officer Dr. J A Cooke announced that schools and theaters would reopen next Monday after a four week closure due to influenza. The outbreak has been credited with 185 deaths in Meriden. Latest victim Miss Alice H Breckenhugt 38 longtime high school teacher died today. Home was Ware Massachusetts. William J Fuge 33 died overnight, brother of Arthur Fufee 35 who died in Mich a week earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
J. A. Cooke
Alice H. Breckenhugt
Ware
Mass
William J. Fuge
Arthur Fufee
Michaes
Funeral for Windsor Locks woman set at St Francis Church
A Windsor Locks woman, daughter of the late Patrick Riereen, died after an eight week illness at her home on West Silver street South Farms. Her funeral will be held Friday at 7:30 am with a requiem high mass at St Francis church and burial in Windsor Locks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rium
West Silver Street
South Farms
Patrick Riereen
Windsor Locks
St. Francis Church
Miss Josephine Mazotta Dies at 18 in Middlesex Hospital
Miss Josephine Mazotta aged 18 years and 6 months of 30 Spring Street died at Middlesex hospital Wednesday night of pneumonia. She leaves one sister. The funeral will be held Friday at 9 o'clock from W. J. Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms and at St. John’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Mazotta
Spring Street
Middlesex Hospital
W. J. Coughlin
St. John’s Church
Mrs Heenan Dies In Perth Amboy After Noon
Margaret Heenan wife of Thomas Heenan formerly of this city died at her home in Perth Amboy New Jersey Friday afternoon. The funeral from St Marys church in Perth Amboy will be held Monday morning with a requiem high mass. Besides her husband she leaves two sons aged nine and 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Heenan
Margaret
Perth Amboy
N. J
St. Mary’s Church
Funeral notices for Emma Henoch Wojcosh Janrzobek and Byron Snyder
Funeral of Emma Henoch held at 2 30 from No 4 Huber avenue with interment in Pine Grove cemetery. Wojcosh Janrzobek funeral from 13 Clay avenue South Farms and St Marys church with interment in St Johns cemetery. Byron Baker Snyder funeral at 299 College Street at 11 am private burial in Willimantic cemetery.
Funeral for Harald Wainwright Held at St Marys Church
The funeral for Harold W. Wainwright will depart from 22 Marlboronet Street Portland on Friday at 8 30 am, with a requiem high mass at St Marys Church at nine. Burial follows at St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald Wainwright
Harold W. Wainwright
Marlboronet Street
Portland
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Funeral of Frank Lefkowicz at St. John's Cemetery
The funeral for Frank Lefkowicz of 7 Water Street was held this afternoon from the P. O'Callaghan Company rooms. Interment followed at St. John's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lefkowicz
Water Street
P. O'Callaghan
St. John’s Cemetery
Frazer infant and local obituaries mark quiet city losses
William F frazer one year and 17 days old son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Frazer of 206 William Street died at Middlesex hospital last night funeral Friday at 2 30 private. Mrs Jecenh Leavanows funeral held St Marys church at 2 this afternoon Rev Soltveer officiating burial in St Johns cemetery. Emma Kolar funeral from Maroma home this afternoon at 3 Rev G Robert officiating interment St Marys cemetery. Tony Amenta Cromwell funeral from P W Callechan Co undertakers this afternoon at 3 burial Carmelentia Russo two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Russo died at 68 Ferry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Frazer
William F
Herbert Frazer
William Street
Middlesex Hospital
Jecenh Leavanows
Ine Anh Levenawekt
St. Mary’s Church
Father Soltveer
Feisting
St. John’s Cemetery
Emma Kolar
Maromaa
G. Robert
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Tony Amerta
Tony Amenta
Cromwell
P. W Callechan Company
Carmelentia Russo
Guy Russo
Ferry Street
Stock Quotations Report From New York Market Opening
General stock buying at the open followed after Wilson’s note, with bullish tone and short covering. Marine directors’ potential action boosted marine stocks, while industry and oil shares showed mixed moves and late-session recoveries across Baldwin Locomotive Bethlehem Steel Pan American Petroleum and Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Marine
Southern Pacific
Baldwin Locomotive
Mexican Petroleum
International Paper
Steel
Bethlehem Steel B
Pan-American Petroleum
Union Pacific
Reading
Influenza Spreads Across Chicago and Cleveland
Influenza epidemics continue to rise with Chicago reporting over 8,000 cases and 56 deaths in the last 24 hours. Cleveland mirrors the surge with 727 new cases. Common Pleas judges decide to close courts until November 11 due to juror exposure, and federal court jury trials halt after Saturday until December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Common Pleas
Tardieu to Visit America on Mission from France
Andre Tardieu, named French high commissioner to the United States, is soon due in the United States for an important mission. In his absence, M. de Billy serves as deputy high commissioner here.
Man shoots self in locked bedroom in Meriden
John Kumnick, 62, a widower with eight children, locked in his bedroom yesterday afternoon and killed himself with a firearm. Two sons were in war service. Earlier, a truck wheel blew off near Rapallo Avenue while returning from a delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
John Kumnick
Wis
Foley's Honey and Tar Relieves Severe Coughs
An Indiana reader from Paoli reports a severe fall cold with nightly coughing. After using Foley's Honey and Tar, symptoms eased, sleep returned, and coughing subsided as the medicine soothed bronchial irritation and aided healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Halbert
Paoli
Ind
Foley
Relieved Rheumatics with Neutrone Prescription 99
A touted remedy Neutrone Prescription 99 claims to treat rheumatism as a blood disease, offering fast lasting relief from stiff joints and inflammation. The ad asserts it eliminates chronic symptoms, restores blood health, and has no harsh after effects, available in 50c and $1.00 sizes through Hartman Drug Co and Woodward Drug Co and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle. Hartman Drug Co
Woodward Drug Co
PLAN NATION WIDE SALVAGE OPERATIONS IN WAR
The War Industries Board announces a nationwide salvage drive to avert shortages. Chairman Baruch stresses Uncle Sam’s effort to save paper iron scraps and more, detailing organized community action for collection distribution and pricing. The plan covers paper cotton wool steel brass zinc rubber leather lead tin foil and other materials, with emphasis on reclaiming crucial items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Industries Board
Washington
M. Baruch
Sam
Frayne
Chicago
Washington Senate Cuts Inheritance Tax Plan
Washington Oct. 24 the senate finance committee voted to reduce inheritance taxes focusing on beneficiaries rather than estates. It sets a $10,000 cap with state tax deductions before federal taxes apply and shifts a non beverage tax in munition and patent factory use from 4.20 to 2.20 per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
It Is Easier To Catch Om Than Letting Go
A reflective line contrasts gripping the present with release, suggesting a struggle between pursuit and surrender. The phrase invokes mindfulness and the paradox of holding on versus moving on, framed as a personal insight rather than news.
Estates and probate notices from Middletown 1918
District of Middletown Court of Probate October 23 1918 estate of Charles S Jacobson lat Cromwell limited time for exhibit accounts to administrator George G Jacobson Chaplin Conn notice to creditors debtors to make immediate. Order of Notice Middletown case Evans vs Evans sale of estate Haddam seek appointment of person to take property. Electors admission sessions in Middletown October 18 1918 and Oct 25 1918 with board hours outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of
Middletown
Charles S. Jacobson
Cromwell
G. Jacobson
Chaplin
Conn
Middlesex
Evans
E Et
Connecticut
Middlesex County
Pearing
Effie
L. Evans
Evening Press
James R. Edlin
Robert T. Pattison
Smetana Ae
Wingate C. Howard
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Lexbian
Hunter
Ecleae
Emma Henoch
Gustav Henoch
Huber Avenue
Ernest F. Hinskeldey
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Pine Grove Cemetery
Wojcosh Janrzobek
Clay Avenue
Father Soltysek
Byron Baker Snyder
Frank B. Snyder
William H. Hall
Willimantic Cemetery
Gé Wi
Amr
Amer Tel & Tel
Balt & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
C&o
Erie
Gt Northern
Interboro
Kennecott
Lehigh Valley
Miami Copper
Norfolk & West
National Lead
North Pacific
N Y Cen
Nynh&h
Press St Car
Penna
People’s Gas
Republi& 8S
Chic RI & Pac
Sou Pac
Sou Ry
St Paul
UN Pac
U S Steel
U S Steel Pfd
Utah Copper
Westinghouse
Rapallo Avenue
V. F. Haza
Baldwin and
Epuies
Miller
Vi Bee
Cleeveland
Main St
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