Watters Before Probate Court in Cromwell
Probate court actions list guardianship and estate filings. Axel Anderson named guardian of minor R. Jacobson. inventories show a Wall street Cromwell house and other deposits and personal effects. C Elizabeth Birdsey administers the Birdsey estate with homestead awarded to her and shares to daughter Laura Renshaw.
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William Street
Axel Anderson
Cromwell
R. Jacobson
Thomas W. Beaumont
Ralph Stocking
Wall Street
Cromwell Savings Bank
C. Elizabeth Birdsey
Dicton B. Birdsey
Birdsey
Laura Renshaw
Nellie Yarzelek
Concetta Scala
Attavio Scata
George G. Jacobson
Chaplin, Genn
Charles G. Jacobson
Norwich
Hartford
Middletown
A. N. m Co. Inc
Sebastiano Ortisi
Angelo Ortisi
Green Street
Turkish Note Promises Immediate Peace Demand
London report states a Turkish peace treaty is expected at once with complete and unconditional surrender demanded. Allies will insist on free passage of an entente fleet into the Dardanelles and landing sufficient forces to ensure the Turkish surrender and adherence to civilized warfare rules.
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London
The
Daily Express
Dardanelles
Hindenburg Resignation Refused by Kaiser
Amsterdam dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg offered to resign as chief of staff of the German army at a crown council on Friday, but Kaiser Wilhelm II declined to accept the action.
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Hindenburg
London
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Kaiser
Amsterdam
Kaiserin Urges Kaiser Wilhelm to Quit
Berne report says the ailing German empress, haunted by memory of the Russian revolution, insists Kaiser Wilhelm resigns, per a German source dispatch dated October 31.
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Kaiserin
Wilhelm
Berne
Kaiser
Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning
A vintage health blurb urges starting each day with a hot drink and limestone phosphate to cleanse the system. It promises fresh mornings free from headaches and bad breath by flushing internal poisons, claiming this simple routine improves digestion, energy, and overall wellbeing.
United War Work Rally in Middletown aims to unite drives
Middletown Chamber of Commerce to open United War Work Drive with a rally at Stueck’s on November 11. The campaign groups Y M C A Y W C A Knights of Columbus Jewish Welfare Board War Camp Community Service Salvation Army and American Library Association unite for war relief amid Wilson’s calls for funds. Target is $50,000 in Middletown and $3,000,000 in Connecticut with national goal of $170,000,000. officers and committees named and meeting planned at Central National Bank Friday night.
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Middletown
Wilson
Red Cross
Liberty
United War
American Army and Navy
Connecticut
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Stueck’s
Leo B. Santangelo
William A. Shanklin
Edward F. Slavin
J. Vincent Dempsey
William H. Bouteiller
Central National Bank
Waterbury Protests After Saloon Closures Order
Waterbury residents protest state health orders closing saloons theaters and other public places after the local board had announced readiness to reopen. Health officials cited ongoing influenza concerns with nine cases reported that day and urged continued caution prompting upset among theatre professionals and patrons.
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Waterbury
Alth
John T. Black
Health Board
Black
Health Department
Daniels Outlines Armistice Terms in New England
Secretary of the Navy Daniels, touring New England, spoke to crowds in New Hampshire and Tremont Temple. He declared the only armistice President Wilson would accept would bar a German soldier from wielding a gun or causing further damage.
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Daniels
New Hampshire
Boston
New England
Tremont Temple
Wilson
Churches Unite To Save Coal In Greenwich
Hartford reports Thomas W. Russell of the U S fuel administration informs that Greenwich four Protestant churches unanimously consent to hold union services from December through March to aid coal conservation and he thanks the pastors for patriotic motives setting an example for the state.
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Hartford
Thomas W. Russell
United States
Connecticut
Greenwich
Austria Agrees to Evacuate Polish Territory
A Milan dispatch to the Telegraph reports Austria has consented to surrender civil and military authority in Poland and evacuate occupied Polish territory in return for coal and food. Austria made known its attitude in a note, the dispatch adds.
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Austria
London
Poland
Milan
Poland to Attack Germany Reported by Zurich Correspondent
Paris dispatch cites L Information Zurich cor respondent quoting a Berlin dispatch published in a Munich newspaper. Poland is preparing to take up arms against Germany as tensions rise in Europe on October 31.
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Poland
Germany
Paris
L’information
Zurich
Berlin
Munich
Kuhlmann to Lead German Peace Effort
Zurich reports former German foreign secretary Dr Von Kuhlmann likely to head the German peace plan as noted by the German press.
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Kuhlmann
Zurich
von Kuhlmann
New Premier of Hungary Named by Vienna Report
Copenhagen dispatch says Count Hadik has become premier of Hungary per Vienna sources. Also, a Vienna report notes that Turkey is definitely out of the war as of October today.
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Hungary
Copenhagen
Count Hadik
Vienna
Turkey
Austrians Not Evacuating Across Piave, Cable Says
Washington reports a cable to the Italian embassy declaring Austrian troops are not evacuating territory across the Piave. The front remains under heavy Allied pressure. Italian and Allied forces push toward Oderzo and the Livenza while Austrians fight to hold and retreat appears imminent.
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Washington
the Piave
The
Piave
Vadal
Brenta
Grappa
Valdobbiadone
Quero
Feltreand
Oderzo
Livenza
Doctors Urge Use of Iron and Phosphates for Vitality
Leading physicians nationwide advocate Phosphated Iron as a dependable blood and nerve booster. They report it helps tired, overworked individuals by improving blood quality and energy, citing improvements in conditions caused by poor air, exercise, and diet. The promotion cites Hartman Drug and Ingles Co. as distributors.
Holy Trinity Parish All Saints Day Services
All Saints Day services at the Church of the Holy Trinity include 7:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion, 8:00 p.m. prayers and necrology readings. Rev. Edwards in charge. All Saints Chapel at Staddle Hill hosts 7:45 p.m. prayers and address as well as parish school arrangements to avoid parish house contact due to temporary hospital use.
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Church of the Holy Trinity
Mr. Edwards
All Saints Chapel
Staddle Hill
Girls’ Friendly Society
Autos In Collision Near Washington Street Bridge
Yesterday afternoon at 5:45 Arthur R Dutting driving toward Main Street on Washington near the bridge where the new work ends was struck by Fred Meister of 186 Eastern avenue Waterbury. Dutting’s mud guard and Meister’s radiator were damaged. A stray line about a woman’s dress comparison follows.
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Arthur R. Dutting
Main Street
Washington
Fred Meister
Eastern Avenue
Waterbury
Meister
Dont pie one One Now? Old fashioned physiology ad
An old fashioned medicine advertisement promotes Fore Cahartic Tablets as a mild reliable laxative for indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas and constipation. It claims quick relief with no griping or nausea and that the tablets cleanse the bowels sweeten the stomach and tone the liver. Sold everywhere.
Happenings in This Vicinity 25 Years Ago in 1893
A compact recap notes county commissioners lowering the license fee to 300 dollars, W C T U urging against the cut, a Hallowe en celebration planned at Machimoodus hall Moodus, and busy ticket sales for foreign steamships as residents return to Sweden and Italy amid hard times. Also mentioned are Frank Frissell and Edith Allison wedding plans, Elmer G Derby and wife home from their trip, John M Douglas and son back from the World's Fair, Water Street layout by Common Council, October’s brisk 32 degree morning, farmers shipping railroad ties posts and wood, Gildersleeve shipyard launching the second coal box, Willimantic voting to become a city, Aaron Anderson opening a blacksmith shop, and the World’s Fair closing last night.
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Hallowe’en
Machimoodus Hall
Moodus
Sweden
Italy
Frank Frissell
Edith Allison
South Farms
Elmer G. Derby
Court Street
John M. Douglas
Common Council
Water Street
Gildersleeve
Carter
St. Mary’s Hall
Connecticut River
Hartford
Sound
Willimantic
Aaron Anderson
Vine and
Park Streets
Pinex Cough Syrup Claim and Instructions
A home made syrup promotes quick cough relief and restful sleep for chest colds. The ad touts Pinex as a concentrated Norway pine extract guaranteed to heal membranes, urging readers to ask a druggist for two and a half ounces with directions, promising money back if not satisfied.
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Forts
Inex Co
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United War Work Campaign
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Acricim
New York
New York Central
Clinton Point
New Hamburg
American Express
Hartman Drug and Leading Drug
Holy Trinity Parish
Blue Label
Karo
Crisco
Wesson
Dr. Jackson
Ralston’s
Hecker
Maine
Armour
Borden’s
California
Ralston
College St
Smith & Quirk
Odd Fellows
Cash Grocers
Arnold Brewer
Council of Defense
Burns Mfg. Co
Tprewer Co
United States Mint
RJ. Atwell
Bacon Bros
Sanitary Plumbing Vo
G. A
Borax
Campbell’s
Narragansett
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