Front Dispatch Reports German Retreats and Local Occupations
American forces on the Lorraine front repelled a German attack near Haumont and Rembercourt, leaving enemy dead while Germans retreat and civilians are moved from Pagny sur Moselle. Metz defenses are strengthened as German orders describe destruction of towns and exiling civilians.
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Bois de Marmille
Anelle
Frial Royal Regiment
Vienna
Willer
Alsace
Colmar
Haumont
Rembercourt
Metz
Lorraine
Liege
Warsaw
Turkey
Bulgaria
Pagny Sur Moselle
Moselle
Moulins
Germans Reinforcing After British Advances on Hindenburg Line
In France, Bert Ford reports German forces massing along the Hindenburg line amid alarm at British gains. British counterattacks penetrated lines but were repelled in most sectors as fighting intensified. The Fourth British Army reportedly captured 8,000 of about 10,000 German prisoners, with artillery activity increasing and Fresnoy’s western outskirts in British hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg Line
Bert Ford
France
Fresnoy
German Report From Berlin on Sept 20 War Updates
Berlin via London reports minor forefield engagements. At Moeuvres German forces blew up enemy shelters and repulsed attacks in the Gouzeaucourt sector. Attacks between Omignon rivulet and the Somme failed everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
German War Office
Moeuvres
Gouzeaucourt
Ominigon Rivulet
Somme Yeser
Three Foe Aircraft Downed by Lorraine Aviator
Luke Treut of Phoenix Arizona shot down two German airplanes and a Dachau observation balloon during a single sortie over the German lines. He previously shot down sea balloons. German aviators now use a new two seater fighter on the Woevre front. Parachutes allow both crew to jump to safety if shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine
Treut
Luke
Phoenix
Ariz
Woevre
Hun
Farley’s Body Lies in State at St Patrick’s
In New York on September 20 the body of Cardinal Farley was moved from his Madison Avenue home to St Patrick’s for lying in state until the funeral on Tuesday morning. Despite rain, a large crowd gathered outside the cathedral awaiting the opportunity to view the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
New York
Cardinal Farley
Madigan Avenue
St. Patrick's
Bandits Rob Chicago Bank With Loot And Escape Pursued
Five armed men robbed the Argo State bank of 25000 in currency and 31000 in bonds. They escaped in an automobile as a police posse pursued and surrounding cities were alerted in hopes of locating the robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Argo
Sub Treasury Report Reveals Cash Net Loss to Banks
New York on September 20 reports the sub treas cost 1 867 000 to banks as a cash net loss since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
New York
Bulgarians in big retirement on Balkan front
London reports a major retreat as Bulgarian forces evacuate from Monastir to the Vardar river over a 70 mile front. Servian crown prince commanders push to regain territory with 5,000 prisoners and 60 guns captured. Allies widen offensive on Italian French sectors and on a ten mile Doiran front while right bank of the Tcherna is occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Balkan
Monastir
Vardar
Poloskho
Lake Doiran
Tcherna
Rasinov
Godiyah
Metz Under Fire and Labor at Peace Talks
Metz fortress is under direct fire from large calibre American guns as Pershing withholds unit identity for St Mihiel. Aircraft production rises with seven thousand Liberty motors shipped to France. Crowell notes reduced disease among American units abroad. London conference opens with labor demands for a place at the peace table and a world labor congress, led by Samuel Gompers urging Wilson points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foe
Washington
Metz
Crowell
House Military Affairs Committee
War Department
Pershing
St. Mihiel Salient
France
Labor
London
World Labor Congress
Wilson
Inter-Allied Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pershing Congratulates Haig Message to Haig Encourages Allied Forces
Pershing telegraphed in reply to Field Marshal Haig that American officers and men deeply appreciate the sentiment from the veteran British army. He said the British heroism inspires all and asked Haig to extend American regards to all ranks. He pledged that American forces will fight on until permanent world peace is assured.
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Pershing
Haig
London
Field Marshal
Mrs Putnam Proud Of Son In Death Of Aviator
Boston September 20 Mrs F H Putnam mother of Lieut David E Putnam American ace of aces and descendant of General Israel Putnam says she is proud of her son's sacrifice after he was shot down in France He called his death beautiful and said aviators suffer less than mothers at home and that if he must go he will die fighting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
F. H. Putnam
David E. Putnam
Israel Putnam
France
Putnam
Chicago Mystery: Son of Congressman Ends Own Life
In Chicago a 28 year old man named James R. Mann killed himself at a boarding house. Police believe he was the son of Congressman James Mann of Washington DC after he left a note implying that claim. He shot his dog before shooting himself and left a TB related note among two letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self
Chicago
James R. Mann
Mann
James Mann
Highland Apartments
Washington, D. C
Sixth Infantry Mobilization at Lakeview Park Sunday
The Sixth Infantry Band and units of the First Battalion will mobilize at Lakeview Park on Sunday morning, September 22. Units depart armories at 10 o'clock and stay until about 6. Transportation is by motor trucks. Men carry lunch. coffee will be prepared on site. The drill, replacing next week's regular drill, aims to instruct in lines practiced at the recent officers train camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B.D
Lakeview Park
Park
Jeremiah Coleman Killed in Action in France
Thomas Coleman of Long Hill received word that his son Jeremiah Coleman was killed in action in France during the war. The family is notified of the loss and mourns the sacrifice of Jeremiah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Coleman
Long Hill
Jeremiah
France
Liberty Day Proclaimed by President Wilson
President Wilson proclaims October 12 1918 as Liberty Day to celebrate the discovery of America and spur support for the fourth liberty loan. Federal employees may be excused to join in commemorations organized by treasury and education officials with liberty loan coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
United States
America
Woodrow Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Liberty Loan Committee
United States Bureau of Education
Bandits Get Big Haul In Meriden Clubhouse Robbery
Meriden and Berlin police investigated a midnight robbery at the Silver Lake club house on the Hartford turnpike where 15 to 20 men from Meriden and New Britain were robbed of about 1500 dollars in cash and 700 to 800 dollars in jewelry. Four cars were disabled as the robbers left. One man reportedly slept on the second floor with several thousand dollars on him. The chief said the men were apparently studying their questionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
W. H. Gibney
Berlin
New Britain
Silver Lake Club
Hartford Turnpike
Bowen
Both Suffs and Antis Predict Passage of Suffrage Bill
Washington reports two competing predictions on the federal suffrage amendment. Anti lobbyists claim 26 senators will vote against it, enough to block with a full senate present. Suffragists cite Senator Jones predicting the amendment will pass, reflecting active efforts to line up support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Jones
Roosevelt Slightly Ill After Pneumonia Attacks
In New York on September 20, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt is reported to be suffering a slight pneumonia attack with influenza aftereffects. He spent the night at his mother's home in New York. Two companions who traveled from France, R. Livingston Davis of Boston and Commander McCauley, contracted influenza on the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Roosevelt
New York
Navy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York City
Navy Department
France
Atlantic
R. Livingston Davis
Boston
McCauley
Nurse Receives French Croix de Guerre for Valor
Paris notes Miss Florence Bullard of Glens Falls New York an American Red Cross nurse awarded the Croix de Guerre for gallantry under heavy artillery fire. She repeatedly exposed herself to enemy blasts to locate and aid wounded soldiers, praised especially for actions during the July 21 fighting when bombs burst nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Florence Bullard
Glens Falls
N. Y
Red Cross
Bullard
Washington Registration Figures Record Surge
Provost Marshal General Crowder reports 192,573 men registered in Washington on September 12, a 31 percent increase over the prior estimate of 146,553. The rise represents the largest registration surge recorded to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crowder
State of
Ruth Page to Appear with Lady Bountiful Minstrels
Miss Ruth Page daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Page Washington street is a member of the Lady Bountiful minstrel troupe to appear here next. Miss Page is a banjoist, though the word is spoken of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Page
8. C. Page
Washington Street
Lady Bountiful Minstrel
Miss Page
Local Saloon Theft Trial Ends With Guilty Ruling
In a city court, Edward J. Quinn accused John Clinch and three associates of stealing over $100 from his pocket at Saraceno saloon on Rapallo Avenue. Clinch was found guilty and sentenced to 60 days. an appeal was noted. Other intoxication cases resulted in fines.
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Edward J. Quinn
Quinn
Clinch
Charles E. Winkler
Eugene Carter
Saraceno
Rapallo Avenue
Carter
Winkler
Edlin
Superior Court
Salvatore Saraceno
John Clinch
Normas Presents For Boys Overseas Christmas Packages Likely Barred
Washington reports that the P. D. and War departments plan to bar Christmas packages to soldiers in France this season. Officials say no formal ruling yet, but an official order is expected detailing conditions. Relatives may be able to send some remembrances only if mail and shipping conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War and Post Office
France
Grim Reaper Defeats Cupid in Yonkers Fiancé's Death
George S. Abbott of Charlestown Massachusetts died of Spanish influenza at St John’s Riverside hospital just after his fiancée Miss Sarah Cone a graduate nurse of Waltham Massachusetts hurried to his bedside with a marriage license and ring and a clergyman ready to wed. Abbott had traveled from Boston for a business appointment and fell ill. The couple planned an imminent ceremony as his health failed and he died before it could take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers
N. Y
George S. Abbott
Charlestown
Mass
St. John’s Riverside Hospital
Abbott
Boston
Sarah Cone
Waltham
Cone
Automobiles Allowed Next Sunday for Liberty Loan Travel
Fuel Administrator Garfield announced that autos may be used next Sunday only if occupants are engaged in business of promoting the fourth Liberty loan. No change in the Sunday prohibition on pleasure motoring to conserve gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garfield
Death interrupts Wallingford bankrupt case heard in New Haven
In New Haven on September 20 Referee C E Hoadley heard Julian Wendt Wallingford case co proprietor who had filed for bankruptcy but his counsel announced that he had recently died. The referee stated that the case must proceed notwithstanding the petitioners death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
C. E. Hoadley
Julian Wendt
Wallingford
Bakruptcy
Wendt
Westcott Named Acting Adjutant General in New York
Albany officials announce Col. Edward J. Westcott as acting adjutant general replacing Brig. Gen. Charles H. Sherrill who has resigned. Westcott, senior in rank, has served in the adjutant general’s office for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Edward J. Westcott
Whitman
Charles H. Sherrill
Col. Westcott
Adjutant General's Office
Czecho-Slovaks Present Gratitude to Wilson at White House
President Wilson received Prof. Thomas G Masaryk and a Czecho-Slovak committee at the White House. The visitors handed engrossed resolutions of gratitude from the recent Czecho-Slovak convention in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Thomas G. Masaryk
United States
New York
Sheridan to Move Lunch Room to New Store Site
Pop Sheridan, the well known lunch room man, will move his business to the former Neville's candy store. Renovations are underway and he expects to open by October first. The new location will be one of the neatest in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Pop” Sheridan
Neville
Divorce Granted After Desertion and Cruelty
Judge John E. Keeler presided at a Stamford short calendar session. Gaetana Del Vecchio was granted a divorce from Gateano Del Vecchio after 16 years of marriage, with evidence of desertion and intolerable cruelty. The case noted Del Vecchio’s absence, prior disputes, and Del Vecchio’s local barber work while Del Vecchio’s wife continued payments on his tailor bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Keeler
Stamford
Superior Court
Frank D. Haines
Keeler
New London
Harry Press
Connecticut Company
Johnson
Gaettana del Vecchio
Gaetana Cannata
Gateano del Vecchio
del Vecchio
Italy
Middletown
Salvatore Corvo
Nominees Substituted on Town Democratic Ticket
Two changes were made in the town Democratic ticket for the upcoming election. Clarence L. Johnson of Hubbard district becomes second selectman candidate, with James H. Footit as first selectman and running mate. Julius C. Atkins replaces George C. More on the board of relief after More's resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Johnson
Hubbard
Second Selectman
James H. Footit
First Selectman
Board of Relief
George C. More
Julius C. Atkins
Westfield
Supper For Band at Arrigoni Hotel Honors Sixth Regiment
Frank Arrigoni and A Lincoln Southmayd hosted a dinner at the Hotel Arrigoni for the Sixth Regiment Band Middle town s Own to honor their summer work and spur winter interest. Jazz Band with Miss Lucia Lee performed after nine, drawing hearty applause from a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Regiment
Middletown
Arrigoni
Frank Arrigoni
A. Lincoln Southmayd
Lucia Lee
Arabian Proverb on four kinds of men and guidance
A traditional proverb classifies people into four types by awareness and action. It instructs to follow the wise, awaken the ignorant who sense their ignorance, shun fools, and teach children who lack knowledge.
G A R Building Burns in Bristol
Fire nearly destroys the old three story G A R building on North Main street with losses estimated between 30000 and 35000 dollars. Mercantile occupants Morris Raffle dry goods John Lohman shoe store Connecticut Hat Co and John Hills pool room suffer main losses. Origin of the blaze is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
North Main Street
Morris Raffle
John Lohman
Connecticut Hat Co
John Hill
S'y What's Coming Off Up There in Front
A Kansas City Star fragment shows a rapid fire restaurant scene with a chef asking about Claudine. The dialogue suggests Claudine has turned sweet as peaches and trilled an order like a killa-la-loo. Heloise notes she is waiting on a lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Claudine
Heloise
Influenza cases rise in Greater New York
The health commissioner Roy S. Copeland reports 266 new Spanish influenza cases in Greater New York in the last 24 hours with one death. The update comes as the city battles the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roy S. Copeland
City Hall Styled as Castle Draws Filming Tax Benefit
Pittsburg Sun notes city hall was redesigned to resemble a medieval castle to aid film production. Movie companies pay substantial taxes and support the project, aiding local filming efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Sun
Spanish Flu Cases Reported in Bristol
Spanish influenza cases were reported in Bristol as of September 20, with two people affected and local health measures under review by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Steel Stocks Rally As Market Opens Strong
On Sept 20 New York, stock trading centers on steel shares with steady gains across major names. Steel common rises to 110 1-4, Baldwin Locomotive up 3-4, American Car & Foundry climbs 13-8, and American Sumatra hits 113 3-8 as rail equities also advance with Canadian Pacific and Reading gaining.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Steel
Baldwin Locomotive
American Sumatra
Mexican Petroleum
American Car & Foundry
Great Northern
Canadian Pacific
Reading
Bethlehem Steel B
Marine Preferred
Atlantic Gulf & West Indies
St. Paul
Enion Pacific
Edward J. Sisk Dies in New Haven Undertaker Rites
Edward J. Sisk, a leading Connecticut undertaker and member of Sisk Bros., died suddenly at his New Haven home of a cerebral hemorrhage after attending to duties. Survived by brothers Patrick and Thomas and sisters Catherine and Elizabeth, he served on the State Board of Embalmers and was active in Democratic circles. Funeral Monday at St. Patrick's Church, with W. J. Coughlin's Sons handling preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Sisk
Connecticut
New Haven
Sisk Bros. Undertaking Company
New England
Patrick
Ellen Linehan Sisk
Westfield
St. Patrick’s Church
W. J. Coughlin
Funeral Arrangements for Dr Edward M Holmes
The remains of Dr Edward M Holmes will arrive from Boston tomorrow for a funeral Sunday afternoon with details to be announced. The Rev F W Greene will officiate and interment will be at Pine Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Holmes
Boston
F. W. Greene
Pine Grove Cemetery
Ladders For Sale In Durham Visit From Bridgeport Trader
Durham Sept 20 J Zeissett of Bridgeport is in town with ladders of all kinds including step ladders. Leave orders with Mrs John Isbell adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
J. Zeissett
Bridgeport
John Isbell
No Services Planned at St John’s and All Saints Churches
Essex reports there will be no service at St. John’s church on Saturday or Sunday. In addition, Sunday worship is canceled at All Saints church in Ivoryton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essex
St. John’s
All Saints Church
Ivoryton
Letter From France Recalls Campbell Family News
Dr A J Campbell received a letter from his son Sergeant Arthur Campbell who had been gassed on July 28 and has recovered and will report for duty shortly. At the hospital he met two other recovering boys Joseph Cahill and Robert B Coughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
A. J. Campbell
Arthur Campbell
Sergeant Campbell
Joseph Cahill
Robert B. Coughlin
Commerce Chamber Plans Liberty Loan Kickoff Event
The local Chamber of Commerce gears up for a Fourth Liberty Loan kick off meeting on Friday September 27 at Stueck's Modern Tavern. A fish supper at 6:30 pm with tickets at 1.00 will fund the drive featuring Rev. George R. VanDeWater and Lt. H Gordon Manning as principal speakers. Tickets go on sale soon with limited seating and emphasis on early purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Stueck
Chamber
John P. Con
Liberty Committee
Arthur L. Allin
Ert W. Rice
George R. VanDeWater
St. Andrew's Church
Avenue
New York City
H. Gordon Manning
Vi Water
Church of the Holy Trinity
VanDe Water
New York
German
Vam- de Water
Manning
Northamptonshire Regiment
Somme
Wesleyan
William Boutellier
Fife and Nicolson
Middletown
Holy Communion At Trinity On Saturday Morning
Saturday observances mark Saint Matthew the Apostle with a 10 am Holy Communion service at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Wounding report notes Irving Schilling’s injury via telegram. a date discrepancy from August 8. Clarence Marshall damages a Union and Main traffic marker with his auto. Portland rural carrier examination set for October 26 at Middletown post office. A sewer inlet flooding caused a street torrent after a hard shower. Special train mobilizes to collect ties along the Middletown Saybrook line. Mrs. Isaac Anenberg departs for Syracuse visit. Alice Allen sells Mountain Westfield land to Donald St Cyr. water rights conveyed. Many questionnaires filled by September 12 registrants. Mrs. Wortley Dickie, Mrs. Hy Smith visiting from Virginia, with Mrs. Cox in city. R. Frederick Kieft, a former resident now of Schnectady is guest with George Kieft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew the Apostle
Church of the Holy Trinity
Peter Schilling
Oak Street
Irving
Clarence B. Marshall
Farm Hill
Union and
Main Streets
Middletown
Portland
Pleasant Street
Saybrook
Isaac Anenberg
Wetmore Place
Syracuse
Alice J. Allen
Donald St. Cyr
Meriden
Westfield
Wortley Dickie and
Daugh
Richmond
Hy Smith
Norfolk
John © Cox
R. Frederick Kieft
Dent
Schnectady
Clearing House Statement Sept 20
New York clearings show Sub Treasury debit three amounts with large totals. The report lists a debit of 583,558 and a balance of 576,299,389, with an ancillary figure of 68,493,227. This item records interbank settlement activity and appears in the daily financial summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House
New York
Sub-treasury
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Amer Tel & Tel
Am Smeltér
Ti Am Loco
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Erie
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