Serbians Win Big Victory in Balkans Front
In fresh Balkan fighting the Serbians broke Austro-Hungarian lines along the Morava valley forcing a retreat toward the Danube. Reports say Italians gain ground on the Piave and Monte Grappa sectors while British and American forces advance in northern France and along the Meuse front, with Haig claiming 8,000 prisoners in recent days.
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Brenta
Piave
Tiver
Monte Colarola
Austria-Hungary
Bohemia
Danube
Iman
Marshall
Europe
Diaz
Wassigny
Cambrai
Maubege
Valenciennes
Beaillon
Vendegies Sur Beaillon
le Ques
Cam
Paris
Haig
le Quesnoy
Avesnes
Mormal Forest
le Quesney
Valenceinnes
Gambrai
Mormal Wood
Robertsart
Raismes Wood
Mons
Bavay
Belfrontier
Meuse
Flershing
Damvillers
Verdun Montmedy
Verdun
Olse
Longchamps
Guise
Balkan
Morava
Am Og
Austria
Rome
War Office
Monte Grappa
Ornic River
London
Danube River
Parachin
Varvazin
Beloush
Italian Front Drive Hints at Possible Sevens Plan
London reporters on the Italian battle front analyze the new drive against Austria Hungary, noting implications for strategic moves and possible future actions amid mounting revolts and ongoing operations.
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London
Posetee
French Renew Serre Front Drive Seizes Ambly Fleury
Paris dispatch reports renewed French pressure along the Serre river with repulsed German counterattacks. About 120 German prisoners were taken and Allied gains included Ambly and Fleury north of the Aisne canal. North of Olizy patrols held 20 prisoners.
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Paris
Serre
War Office
Oise
Oise Canal
Longchamps
Nogales
Souche
Sissinne
Selve
Nizy le Comete
Rethel
Ambly
Fleury
Aisne Canal
Aisne
Olizy
American troops advance on Verdun front in local actions
Washington reports Pershing's communique noting slow Allied progress with minor operations near Bantheville where troops advanced 500 metres and captured 170 prisoners. Meuse actions put forces on high ground in the Bois de Ftrayes while artillery fire remains severe across the front including the Cote de Chatillon and Bois des Cuaries.
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Washington
Pershing
Verdun
Bantheville
Meuse
Bois de Ftrayes
Cote de Chatillon
Bois Des Cuares
British Take Towns in Raismes Forest Region
British forces report capture of Odomez Braille and Buridon near Raismes forest. French advance along the Lys road between Devnze and Courtay and at Petecheme. French push between the Oise and Turron northeast of Laon, surrounding areas of La Good. North and south of Villers le Sec Vesles and Pierrpont taken in swamp district. Eastward French attack along the Serre near Souche and cross between Crecy Mortliers.
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Piave
Danube
Serre
Raismes
London
Odomez
Braille
Buridon
Raismes Forest
Flanders
Lys
Devnze
Courtay
Petecheme
Oise River
Turron
Laon
Villers le Sec
Vesles
Pierrpont
Souche
Crecy
Mortliers
France Pleased by End of Separate Peace Talks
Paris reports France is pleased by Washington news that separate peace talks between the United States and Germany have ended. Liberte notes confidence in Wilson and stresses a close allied union is necessary.
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France
Paris
Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
The
Liberte
Evacuate Serbia Ordered by Vienna Command
Official Vienna dispatches report the army command will evacuate Serbia and Montenegro in line with President Wilsons peace terms. The decision was announced in Copenhagen and carried by the International News Service after several days of prior notices.
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Serbia
Copenhagen
Vienna
Montenegro
Wilson
International
Vienna Faces Croat Mutiny Over Fiume Seizure
Austrian dispatch reports Vienna council debating Croat soldiers revolt in Fiume. Troops moved against mutineers, but authorities fear resistance to the assault.
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Vienna
Amsterdam
Fiume
Austria
Premier Wekerle Resigns as Hungary Premier
Copenhagen reports Premier Wekerle of Hungary resigns according to Vienna. Central News dispatch from Zurich says two Slav regiments mutinied at Karlovitz and seized control of the town with reports elsewhere of mutinies.
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Wekerle
Copenhagen
Wekion
Hungary
Vienna
Ludon
Karloviez
Karlova
Zurich
Danbury Fire Damages From Early Morning Blaze
A large Danbury fire destroyed property and caused extensive damage downtown today. Fire officials say the blaze began early in the morning and caused damage estimated between 13 000 and 15 000 dollars. No injuries were reported, and investigators are examining the scene for a cause.
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Danbury
Italian Drive to Crush Austria In Monte Grappa Sector
Washington reports that Italy aims to eliminate Austria with a new Monte Grappa offensive west of the Piave. Austrian forces, though strong, have been driven back as Italy expands operations toward Durazzo and Alessio. German help appears unavailable, signaling a wider push toward Austrian retreat.
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Austria
Monte
Terri
Monte Grappa
Piave River
Ornic River
Monte Solarola
Monte Prasselan
Monte Pertica
di Pappa Dopoli
Washington
Italy
Piave
Ludendorff
Germany
Bulgaria
Balkan
Albania
Durazzo
Alessio
Wesleyan and Amherst Football Classic on Andrus Field
Wesleyan meets Amherst in the annual gridiron clash on Andrus Field tomorrow at 3 PM. Amherst has not played intercollegiate games yet this season and Wesleyan is banged up from injuries and military duties but aims for improved backfield play under Coach Lisbon with Seeley out and multiple lineup changes.
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Andrus Field
Wesleyan
Amherst
Seeley
Gravatt
Springfield
Hubbel
Travis
Steele
Peck
Streifert
Lane
Dr. Fauver
Lisbon
Italian Weaver Charged with Sabotage at Russell Mfg
Salvatore Tarrello a 27 year old weaver at Russell Mfg Co was arrested by a Secret Service agent and brought to Middletown for trial on sabotage charges. He admits cutting belts on a machine room operated by a Polish coworker claiming a personal grudge rather than affecting main belts or other work.
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Russell Company
Salvatore Tarrello
Russell Mfg. Co
Secret Service
Sherwood
Hartford
Middletown
Tarrello
Greenwich Home Robbed in October Burglary
Greenwich October 25 Thomas M Hodgens a wealthy resident of Indian Field Road reported burglars entered his home last night through a front window and stole silverware valued at 7000 from two dining rooms along with Mr Hodgens overcoat. Mrs Hodgens was away in Newport. This marks the third burglary at wealthy residents in two weeks.
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Greenwich
Thomas M. Hodgens
Indian Field Road
Report of conflicting casualty list for Arthur L Johnson
Confusion over Arthur Leonard Johnson of Bowland appears in latest casualty notes. Thursday's list listed him as a prisoner, while this morning's update reports him killed in action. He is Albert Johnson's brother of Grand Union Tea Co. and son of Mr and Mrs Adam Johnson of Roberts Street South Farms. He was drafted and sent overseas about a year ago.
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Arthur Leonard Johnson
Bowland
Bow Lane
Johnson
Albert Johnson
Grand Union Tea Company
Adam Johnson
Roberts Street
South Farms
Burian to Reply to Wilson Peace Note Soon
Vienna dispatches report Austrian Foreign Minister von Burian will answer President Wilson's note to the dual monarchy and seek talks with Czechoslovakia. The note to Paris for peace is anticipated as Austria reorganizes, with reorganization practically complete.
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Burian
Berne
von Burian
Austria
Wison
Vienna
Wilson
Paris
Officers Camp Recommendations For Wesleyan Unit Members
Eight members from the Wesleyan Unit 8 A T C are among thirty recommended to the War Department for admission to the Central Officers Training School for Infantry at Camp Lee Virginia. Notable names include 5 R Camp and Louis LaBella of Middletown and H W Jacobs former assistant secretary of the city Y M C A from Oswego New York.
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Department
War Department
Wrightson
Central
Officers’ Training School For Infantry
Camp Lee
R. Camp
Louis LaBella
Middletown
H. W. Jacobs
Oswego
N. Y
City Court arraigns Konstantyn Orzol for intoxication
Konstantyn Orzol was arraigned in city court this morning for intoxication. He was fined 3 dollars and costs amounting to 10.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konstantyn Orzol
Funeral of Harold Wainwright at St Marys Church
The funeral of Harold Wainwright organist of St. Marys church was held from his home at 32 Marlborough Street this morning at 8:30 to St. Marys church for a requiem high mass led by Rev Dr Martin. Music by St. Johns of Middle under Prof W G Dineen. Floral tributes abundant. Pallbearers and flower bearers chosen from local Catholic and St. Marys alumni groups.
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Harold W. Wal
Harold Wainwright
St. Mary’s Church
Marlborough Street
Martin
St. John’s of Middle
W. G. Dineen
St. Mary’s
Young Emerald T. A. B. Society
St. Mary’s School
Albert Bowen
Edward Wisnieski
James Gallagher
Richard O’brien
William Kelly
Death of Harry J. Gannon in Portland
Harry Joseph Gannon died at his home at the corner of William and Hotchkiss streets this morning after a brief pneumonia illness. Born March 3, 1891 in the city, he was the son of Mary Sullivan Gannon and the late William Gannon. Survived by his wife May Healy Gannon, two children, his mother, one sister, and a brother in France. Funeral from his home Monday at 8:15 to St John’s church for a solemn high mass. burial in St. Mary’s cemetery, Portland.
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Harry Joseph Gannon
William and Hotchkiss Streets
Mary Sullivan Gannon
William Gannon
F. Brewer Co
May Healy Gannon
France
St. John’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Portland
Funeral for Mary A Darcy in South Farms church
The funeral for Mary A wife of Arthur Darcy took place from 8 Silver Street South Farms this morning at 745. Mass at St Francis church followed at 8 led by Rev Francis A Jordan with services after. Miss Katherine Kelly sang O Salutaris during offertory and Flee As A Bird afterward. Pallbearers were James Kidney Patrick Kidney James T Dunn Thomas Lawton John Forrest Edward Forrest. Remains sent to Windsor Lock at 923 train for burial.
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Mary A. Darcy
Mary A
Arthur Darcy
Silver Street
South Farms
St. Francis Church
Francis A. Jordan
Katherine Kelly
James Kidney
Patrick Kidney
James T. Dunn
Thomas Lawton
John Forrest
Edward Forrest
Windsor Lock
Funeral of Josephine Mazzotta Held at St John's
The funeral for Josephine Mazzotta was held this morning at 8:45 from W J C Sons undertaking parlor. A Mass followed at St John's Church at 9 o'clock with prayers read by Rev J P Donovan D D. Mrs O'Brien sang Pie Jesu at the offertory and Some Sweet Day after the mass. Interment was in St John's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Mazzotta
E Sons
St. John’s Church
J. P. Donovan
D. D
Death of Rose Lazziri at age 3 8 5 at 27 Miller Street
Rose Lazziri daughter of Mrs Nicholas Fazzino died at her home 27 Miller street yesterday morning aged three years eight months and five days Her funeral was held from W J Coughlin's Sons undertaking rooms this afternoon
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Rose Lazziri
Rose
Nicholas Fazzino
Miller Street
W. J. Coughlin
Funeral for Daniel Pawlukiewis Held at St. Mary's
The funeral of Daniel Pawlukiewis began at his mother's home on 40 South Street at 7 30 am and proceeded to St Mary's Church for an 8 am high mass of requiem conducted by Rev Father Solty sek. Prayers followed the mass and burial took place in St John's Cemetery.
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Daniel Pawlukiewis
South Street
St. Mary’s Church
Father Soltysek
St. John’s Cemetery
Dletown
Curtiss S. Bacon
Tober
Curtiss
Richard Dawson
Middletown
Bacon
Funeral Services for Mrs Gustav Henoch Held
Funeral services for Mrs Gustav Henoch were held today at 2 30 PM from her home 4 Huber avenue with Rev Ernest F Hingkeldey officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. A second funeral for Charles A Clark will take place Sunday at 2 30 PM from the South Congregational church chapel with Rev F W Greene and Rev W D Beach officiating. Interment will be in Higganum.
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Gustav Henoch
Huber Avenue
Ernest F. Hingkeldey
Pine Grove Cemetery
Charles A. Clark
South Congregational Church
F. W. Greene
W. D. Beach
Higganum
Funeral of Infant William F Frazer Held at 2:30
The funeral for infant William F Frazer, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert C Frazer, took place this afternoon from 306 William Street at 2:30 with private services conducted by Rev W D Beach. Interment followed at Cromwell Cemetery.
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William F. Frazer
Herbert C. Frazer
William Street
W. D. Beach
Cromwell
Funeral for Mrs. Florence E. Hall Set Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence E. Hall will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the mortuary chapel of A. L. Southmayd. Rev. W. D. Beach will officiate with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
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Florence E. Hall
A. L. Southmayd
W. D. Beach
Pine Grove Cemetery
Funeral for Joseph Dzialo in Staddle Hill church
The funeral of Joseph Dzialo aged 35 from Staddle Hill will be held from the P. O'Callaghan Company rooms on Saturday afternoon at 2 and depart to St Marys Church for services.
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Joseph Dzialo
Staddle Hill
Funeral for Mrs. Hilda V. Engstrom Held in Higganum
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda V. Engstrom will be conducted at her late Higganum home on Monday at 2 o clock. Rev R S Caldwell will lead the service.
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Hilda V. Engstrom
Higganum
R. 8. Caldwell
Fined For Gaming On Train In New Haven Route
New London Oct 25 James Erds ley of Chelsea Mass Robert Marshall and Henry Schonfield of New York city were fined 20 dollars and costs each in police court today on a gaming charge aboard a New Haven railroad train from Boston. Chief McMahon of railroad police arrested them on complaint by J McCullum who says he lost 13 in a card game.
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New London
James Erdsley
Chelsea
Mass
Robert Marshall
Henry Schonfield
New York City
New Haven
Boston
McMahon
J. McCullum
Wilson Sends Col. House to France
President Wilson dispatches Col. E M House General Tasker Bliss Admiral William Benson Joseph C. Grew Frank I Cobb Gordon Auchincloss to Paris for European peace talks. The trip follows Germany's armistice note and aims to unify Entente and United States diplomacy. House will confer with Clemenceau Lloyd George and other leaders on Wilson's terms and approach.
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Washington
Wilson
Europe
State Department
France
Paris
Col. E. M. House
Tasker H. Bliss
United States Army
Wiliam S. Benson
United States Navy
Joseph C. Grew
Berlin
Colonel House
Frank I. Cobb
New York
Col. House
Gordon Auchincloss
House
General Bliss
United States
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Benson
Daniels
Clemenceau
Lloyd-George
Supreme Military Council
Aged Woman Injured in Washington Street Fall
Mrs. Lucy B. Singleton of 82 Washington street suffered a bad fall Thursday afternoon in her front room while attempting to cross. She was severely bruised and shaken, with possible broken bones and remained at home due to pain and risk, not sent for X rays at present.
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Lucy B. Singleton
Washington Street
Singleton
German Red Cross wagon captured with munitions
British forces on the western front captured a German Red Cross ambulance loaded with ammunition. The act violated the Hague convention. The German use of a large asylum near Lille as an aviation station marked with two Red Crosses was also reported.
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Red Cross
Lille
Nineteen Hurt In Fog Collision Near Westinghouse Plant
Nine teen workers were among those injured when two trolley cars collided in heavy fog near the Westinghouse plant in East Springfield Massachusetts early this morning. Several were believed fatally harmed as rescue crews attended the scene.
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Springfield
Mass
Westinghouse
East
West
Killed At Crossing In Meriden Incident
Gardner W Reynolds 76 of Westfield Road was instantly killed when a New Haven road locomotive struck his buggy at North Colony Street crossing. His wife survived after being dragged about 60 yards on the cowcatcher and is expected to recover. The horse died and the buggy destroyed. gate tender James Wooley and the engine crew are detained for investigation. Reynolds was a retired factory metal mixer and a noted Civil War veteran with five sons including Rev E Gardner Reynolds.
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Meriden
Gardner W. Reynolds
Westfield Road
Colony Street
New Haven Road
Hartford
Reynolds
James Wooley
E. T. Bradstreet
Richmond
E. Gardner Reynolds
Glastonbury
Meeting Of the Committee For the Prevention of Poverty
The semi weekly committee meeting met in the Social Service league rooms with Dr. Mary Ives as chair. Captain Frye of the Salvation Army and Howard S. Peck attended. Miss Hall reported aid given to sixteen families touched by the epidemic. Members provide care and encouragement to destitute and ill households through regular visits.
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Committee For the Prevention of
Mary Ives
Social Service League
Captain Frye
Salvation Army
Howard S. Peck
Miss Hall
League
German Draft Riots Report Mutinous German Army
London reports indicate frequent mutinous conduct by German conscripts. A draft detachment sent without ammunition concealed weapons during transit and opened fire on a parade ground. Evidence also notes formation of loyalist companies within regiments to quell large scale disorder.
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London
British Wireless
Escape from Wethersfield Prison
Hartford Oct 25 Two inmates Claude R Taylor alias Charles Taylor and Thomas Maloney alias Thomas Howard escaped from the state prison at Wethersfield during kitchen duty. They broke a basement lock, entered the yard and scaled the wall with a piping tool. Taylor was serving five to 12 years for horse theft and burglary. Maloney had been sent from Bridgeport last December for six to eight years.
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Hartford
Claude R. Taylor
Charles Taylor
Thomas Maloney
Thomas Howard
Wethersfield
Taylor
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maloney
Bridgeport
CALCERBS Health Builder For Persistent Cough Relief
A tonic and health builder CALCERBS claims to rid persistent coughs threaten throat or lung trouble. In acute cases CALCERBS offer relief and help restore health by supplying easily absorbed calcium. CALCE 50 cents a box from manufacturer RATORY LABO.
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Ratory Labo Hia Mak Adeliman
Spanish Influenza Epidemic Warned. Hyomel Promoted as Preventive
The article urges vigilance as Spanish influenza spreads, urges readers to treat with Hyomei inhaler and Oil of Hyomei, claims the remedy can prevent infection and limit spread. It promotes purchasing an inhaler at drug stores and recommends constant use to keep air antiseptic.
Local Notices and Advertisements
Light vehicle lamps at 6 25 fresh eggs 65c a dozen western age eggs 49c a dozen C Herrmann 43 Main street adv Private John Machell returns to Camp Devens after a visit home in Staddle Hill Native fresh pork and veal first of the season J H Leiferman adv Private Walter Bancroft reports furlough from Ceres Upton 2 L spent with his mother in Staddle Hill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Herrmann
Main Street
John Machell
Camp Devens
Staddle Hill
J. H. Leiferman
Walter Bancroft
Ceres
Upton
Mayo Must Pay 100000 in New York Court Decision
St Julian Mayo of New Haven Conn ordered to pay 100000 dollars and costs to Mina Meyer who lived with him after a ceremonial. Appellate division of the Supreme court upheld the verdict for the plaintiff, tried before John W. Goff with a jury. Motion for a new trial denied. Original summons filed three years ago. No opinion issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julian Mayo
New Haven
Conn
Mina Meyer
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
John W. Goff
Tiff
Croatian Revolters Strike at Fiume and Rail Station
A Central News dispatch from Zurich reports that Croatian regiments in Fiume Hungary have fatally harmed soldiers and others. The Fiume railroad station is destroyed and Hungarians and residents are fleeing amid the rising revolt and tri color display.
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London
Fima
Hungary
Zurich
Budapest
Fiume
Want Game For Sunday South Ends to Play Blue Devils
The South Ends seek a Sunday football game with the Blue Devils. No venue or kickoff time stated. Organizers request scheduling details and confirmation from Blue Devils authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Devils
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