Military Leaders See Bulgaria Defection Shift in WWI
General March, chief of staff, warned that Bulgaria's defection shifts the war balance, eliminating Turkey as a German helper and possibly bringing Romania back into active combat. He noted American forces on the western front have advanced past the Hindenburg line toward the Kriemhilde positions and Cambrai, with 15,000 prisoners taken.
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Bulgaria
March
Germany
West Front
Turkey
Roumania
Burg
Kriemhilde
St. Quentin
Rheims
Verdun
Fourth Army
Gouraud
Suippe River
Argonne Forest
Suippe
Meuse
Hindenburg Line
Cambrai
Palestine
Archangel
Thez
Eral Poole
Col
Stewart
239Th
Michigan
Francis
Arche
St. Mihiel
Pershing
Eral Leroy Sweetser
Oversea
102Nd Infantry
Connecticut
Beed
St. 1
Cameron
Influenza Bill Passed Amid Rush in House
Washington reports a joint resolution from Massachusetts to appropriate one million dollars to combat the influenza epidemic was rushed through the House this afternoon. An update notes American aviators scored against enemy balloons in a period from July 1 to August 25, with British forces credited and leadership figures mentioned amid ongoing influenza reports.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Dancing and music fill city with Liberty day revelry
The city celebrated with a sunrise flag-raising at Union Park and an evening program by the Sixth Regiment infantry band at Liberty Cottage. Co A CSG plans a morning march to the Westfield rifle range, while St. Aloysius Hall hosts nightly dances with Ford’s string orchestra and open-air meetings featuring Victor Mills and Earle Barrows.
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Union Park
Sixth Regiment Infantry
Liberty
Armory
Westfield
Ford
St. Aloysius
St. Aloysius’ Hall
Liberty Cottage
Sixth Regiment
South Green
Victor G. Mills
Earle Barrows
Lorraine Ummer
Praise for Wilson speech in New York draws many congratulatory messages
Hundreds of messages poured in to President Wilson in New York praising his peace based on equal justice for all peoples speech. He appeared pleased by the reception and read some European lines before departing for Washington after a longtime conference with Col. E. M. House at the Waldorf.
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New York
Wilson
Europe
Washington
Col. E. M. House
Waldorf
Allied reply sent to Bulgaria on armistice terms
Washington reports the allied reply to Bulgaria's armistice appeal has gone from Paris to Sofia in definite form. If Bulgaria quits fighting and offers guarantees to prevent Teutonic deception, allied governments will consider its future status. otherwise allied forces will press Bulgarian troops not in full agreement. State Department had no definite word from London or Paris at 1:15.
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Sofia
Washington
Bulgaria
Paris
State Department
London
Mellen Wins Suit in Pittsfield Probate Court
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on September 28 Charles S Mellen won a court suit for separation from wife Kathryn L Mellen. Probate Judge E J T Slocum ruled Mrs Mellen deserted her husband and lived apart. Attorney M B Warner said an appeal to the Supreme Court was filed immediately. The case referenced letters from Mrs Mellen to Dear Douglas Brown with colorful courtroom imagery.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Charles S. Mellen
Kathryn L. Mellen
E.jt. Slocum
Hertling Again Resigns as German Chancellor
London dispatch reports Count von Hertling as again resigning from the office of German chancellor with neutral sources noting disfavor from Socialists and criticism from his own party. The Kaiser has not yet accepted the resignation.
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London
Count von Hertling
Hague
Bulgarian Offer Expected as War Plea Reaches Allies
Zurich dispatch notes neutral diplomats expected Bulgaria to present terms to the allies. Czar Ferdinand appealed to Berlin for aid amid the Macedo nia offensive, asking 200,000 troops be sent and threatening to seek peace if faced with reverses.
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Agence
I. N
Zurich
Macedonia
Ferdinand
Berlin
Albany offers state site for army hospital near Saratoga springs
Albany reports that land on a state reservation in Saratoga, famed as a health resort, is offered free to the U S government for an army hospital. State Conservation Commissioner Pratt also offers the carbonated waters for bathing purposes. The springs are believed to aid shell shock treatment, an offer made to Surgeon General Gorgas.
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U. S. Albany
N. Y
Saratoga
Pratt
Gorgas
Britain to Draft Strikers After October 1
London announces Premier Lloyd George says shipyard workers who stay on strike after October 1 will be drafted. The move targets labor unrest and aims to restore production in key yards.
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Britain
London
Lloyd-George
Bulgarian Offer Of Great Importance
Washington reports that Bulgaria seeks an armistice and immediate peace. The likely reply from Versailles will shape allied action as Bulgaria’s defeat could allow a swift end to the war. Entente flags diplomacy but weighs military implications and possible unconditional surrender terms. The State Department has no new official comment.
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Washington
Supreme War Council
Versailles
France
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Serbia
Franchet d’Esperey
Macdonia
Meeteneral d’Espérey
Berlin
State Department
Entente
Lansin
Bulgarian Delegation Leaves for Armistice Talks
London reports a Bulgarian delegation departed on Thursday to seek armistice discussions with the Entente on the Balkan front. Berlin quoted Sofia official statements confirming the journey.
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Bulgar
London
The
Entent
Balkan
Berlin
Sofia
Bulgarian Armistice Proposal Seen as Berlin Ruse
London reports the Bulgarian armistice proposal was a Berlin made ruse meant to buy time and save the Bulgar German army from annihilation, according to Exchange Telegraph Co citing a high Serbian official.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Co
Bulgarian Parliament Approves Armistice and Frontier Talks
Amsterdam reports the Bulgarian parliament approved an armistice with the Allies and General Teradov. Liaptcheff has traveled to the frontier to join allied commanders as German papers fear contagion reaching Turkey. Ousting Premier Malinoff is deemed unlikely due to strong public support. Ferdinand asks for von Mackensen, but Germany delays. Romania fears revolt if he leaves Bucharest.
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Amsterdam
Teradov
Liaptcheff
Berlin
Turkey
Malinoff
Ferdinand
Germany
von Mackensen
Roumania
Bucharest
Bulgarian armistice move rattles Berlin as Bulgaria debates fate
Copenhagen reports a Bulgarian armistice plea sending shockwaves to Berlin. Von Hintze says Bulgaria will disavow Premier Malinoff action when the national assembly meets Monday. Germany mobilizes reserves including Austrian troops to bolster Bulgaria. He claims there is no reason to abandon the plan. Official Bulgarian reports confirm prior discussion of the armistice action.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
von Hintze
Malinoff
National Assembly of Bulgaria
Germany
Bulgaria
Influenza Epidemic Control Reported in Massachusetts
Boston records show the influenza epidemic slowing with 34 deaths from influenza and 8 from pneumonia after influenza in the latest noon-to-noon tally. Health Commissioner Woodward notes improvement statewide as better weather reduces new cases, though exact figures are unavailable.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Woodward
Eet
Naturalization Day Scheduled in Superior Court Tuesday
Superior Court announces Tuesday as naturalization day with Judge John E. Keeler presiding to naturalize about thirty applicants for citizenship. Wednesday will not be Bert cant day as civil cases proceed.
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Superior Court
John E. Keeler
Bert Cant
Italian Battalion Sails for Liberty Loan Drive
Paris reports a battalion of Italian infantry with a band has sailed to the United States to take part in the fourth Liberty Loan drive.
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Paris
United States
Americans Fight in Darkness Over Meuse Front
American planes attacked in darkness near Auberive and the Meuse as part of a Franco American drive. Pilots engaged German nests and balloons, shot down multiple Drachen and enemy aircraft, and supported infantry, tanks, and cavalry with signals and fire. Lieut. John Lovejoy identified Krupp guns, dramatically reducing shell fire in the division's sector.
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H- G. Wales
France
Auberive
Meuse
Meissener
Chambers
Kite
Vasconcelis
Roberts
Palmer
Sparks
Joffre
Champagne
Kriempides
Delafun
John Lovejoy
New Rochelle
N. Y
Rockwell-Drake versus Plainville in Mill Hollow showdown
Baseball Sunday matchup at Mill Hollow draws large crowds as Plainville returns with the same lineup to challenge Rockwell-Drake. Al Oakes and fellow stars Larson Campbell and Young headline a strong Plainville side, aiming to erase a prior defeat while Russell Co. relies on Krauth’s pitching to contain the visitors. The city championship series continues with Russell Co. vs Middletown All-Stars on October 5, reinforced by Corkins Hale and Bill Pike.
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Mill Hollow
Rockwell—Drake
Plainville
Middletown
Weavers
al” Oakes
Larson
Campbell
Young
Cincinnatti
Plainville Boys
Bailey
Rockwell
Drake
Russell Boys
Krauth
Oakes
Francis Schultz
Russell Co
Birthday Celebration At Walter Home On Hunting Hill
A surprise party was held at the Walter home on Hunting Hill for Mrs. C. S. Otten whose birthday is today. The Ottens are vacationing with relatives on Hunting Hill. The house was dressed with flags and bunting. The group sang The Star Spangled Banner and Miss E. Thayer played banjo selections. Mrs. Otten is a leader in Arlington Hive L O T M and Past Matron of Chapter 41. The Ottens have eight nephews serving in France. Gilbert Walter of Hunting Hill helped with the farewell. A letter from Private Walter in the trenches arrived yesterday saying he is well. The party ended late with best wishes for many more birthdays.
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Walter Home
Hunting Hill
C. S. Otten
Mrs. Otten
E. Thayer
British Forces Advance Five Miles Toward Cambrai
British troops in France pushed five miles into the Cambrai sector and reached within a mile of the canal l Escaut. Over 5,000 prisoners were taken as they crossed the Canal du Nord near Moeuvres and seized villages including Chapele. Gallant crossing of the dry canal bed met with light resistance and the British captured the ridges beyond.
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France
Cambrai
Canal l’Escault
Caintaing
Chapele
Canal du Nord
Moeuvres
Kamerad
Sunday church notes map busy week services citywide
Sunday notes list morning and union services at First Church of Christ Scientist South Congregational North Congregational Christ Church First Methodist Episcopal South Methodist and Swedish Lutheran churches plus Associated Bible Students Holy Trinity parishes and All Saints chapel. Highlights include Reverend Hall speaking on Palestine war situation and multiple Sunday schools sermons and evening services across the city with special meetings and vestry announcements.
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
College and Broad Streets
South Congregational Church
North Church
Hall
Near East
North Congregational Church
W. H. Hall
Endeavor
Merbecke
M. E
W. D. Beach
Ettore DiStefano
Epworth League
William E. Fairbank
Palestine
South M. E. Church
Swedish Lutheran Church
High
Liberty Streets
L. P. Ahlquist
Portland
Swedish Bethel Church
J. M. Hendrickson
Associated Bible Students
Bible Students’ Hall
Cromwell
Alsop Avenue
City
Holy Trinity Parish
St. Michael and All Angels
George R. van de Water
D. D
St. Andrew’s Chapel
Warwick Street
All Saints’ Chapel
Staddle Hill
Harold J. Edwards
New York Sees $46.5 Million Liberty Loan Subscriptions
New York City reported total subscriptions of 46.5 million dollars to the fourth Liberty Loan by noon today three hours after the drive began. Officials expect the United States Steel Corporation to announce a 40 million dollar subscription this afternoon, likely nearly doubling the total.
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New York
Liberty
New York City
United States Steel Corporation
Croix de Guerre recipient to speak on Lorraine bravery
Private Earle Barrows of the 33rd Infantry will recount his wartime bravery in Lorraine at South Green on Monday at 8 o clock. His talk will feature music by the Sixth Regiment band and is announced as an adv. insert.
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Earle Barrows
33Rd Infantry
Lorraine
South Green
Sixth Regiment
Adv
Noted Speaker Victor Millis to Speak Monday at South Green
Victor G Millis has been in great demand as a speaker at the camps He will give a stirring talk at the South Green Monday evening Music by Sixth Regiment band A big gathering advance notice
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Victor G. Millis
South Green
Sixth Regiment
Farmers Attention Winter Repairs Paid Through Morris Plan
Farmers are informed that winter repair costs can be covered through the Morris Plan. Advertisement notes the location at 269 Main Street and urges action.
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Morris
Main Street
Stock Market Opens Steady After Strong Day Prior
New York stock market opens with narrow price moves following yesterday's strength. Mexican Petroleum tops 111, Texas company dips to 173, Pierce Oil rises slightly, Marine preferred climbs to 196 and Burns brothers gain to 155. Steel common holds firm between 133 8 and 131 2, International Paper advances to 36 12. Total today’s volume 228,300 shares. bonds 4,653,000. Week totals 1,823,770 shares, bonds 50,719,000. Market closes with government bonds changed and rail bonds steady.
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New York
Mexican Petroleum
Texas Company
Pierce Oil
Marine Preferred
Burns Brothers
Steel Common
International Paper
Middletown Chamber to Host War Correspondent Frederic Villers
The Middletown Chamber of Commerce invites members to lunch at Wedgewood Hall next Wednesday at 12 30. Frederic Villers of the Illustrated London News will speak informally about his front line experiences after the meal. Invitations are mailed today. replies needed to reserve seats.
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Middletown
Middlesex
Howard HM. Warner
Robert W. Rice
Chamber
Adorno
City Court Hearing Before Judge Edlin
In city court this morning Judge James R. Edlin presided over two cases on Main Street. Lawrence deRosa faced a motor vehicle violation for failing to light front lights and a dim rear light, recorded from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. He was fined $10 plus $11.50 costs. John Quinn was charged with intoxication after being found on Main Street by Officer Melin, unable to rise. He pled guilty and paid $2 plus costs.
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James R. Edlin
Lawrence deRosa
Main Street
Edlin
John Quinn
John Melin
Obituary notices for Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Carroll
Mrs. Mary Alena Arnold died suddenly at her Haddam home aged 50 years six months and six days. She is survived by husband Philip C. Arnold a daughter Mrs. Harold B. Tracy of Noank her mother Mrs. William H. Russell of Chattanooga and siblings Capt John E. Russell Fred B. Russell Anna Linn S Louise Russell. Funeral Monday at 3 PM Haddam Congregational Church officiated by Rev E E Lewis. Interment Haddam Cemetery. Mrs. John F. Carroll’s body was brought from Bridgeport this afternoon. Funeral Mass at St John’s Church officiated by Rev Father Kearney pallbearers James Griffin Richard Coleman Michael Carroll Thomas Wall John Col.
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Philip C. Arnold
Mary Alena
Haddam
Arnold
Harold B. Tracy
Noank
Conn
William H. Russell
Chattanooga
Tenn
Anna Linn
Lookout Mountain
S. Louise Russell
John F. Carroll
Bridgeport
St. John’s Church
Father Kearney
James Griffin
Richard Coleman
Michael Carroll
Thomas Wall
John Col
French forces pound Char region capturing villages
Paris reports another large French offensive in the Char region. Somme Py and Fontaine en Dormois were taken, high ground north of the towns secured, and prisoners plus guns were captured. German counterattacks were repelled as forces pressed between Ailette and neighboring rivers. Two hundred fifty prisoners including four officers were taken.
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Paris
Char
me-Py
1 Taine En Dormois
Aisne
Somme-Py
Fontaine En Dormois
Ailette
Sancy
Allemant
Ji and
Asy
Japanese Cavalry Active on Front Lines Near Vladivostok and Irkutsk
Reported by the Japanese military attaché, Japanese cavalry moving toward Blagoveshtchenck on the Amur northwest of Vladivostok and toward chita east of Irkutsk on the Eastern railway have effected a foray at Hufulov. Other detachments are reportedly on the move toward Zeyapristan.
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London
Union 216 Meeting at Central Bar Tonight
International Union No 216 will hold its regular meeting at Central bar Union hall tonight with smoke talk. Delegates from the Co L U will attend and Organizer August F Striby of Haven will address the gathering. Local membership is 25. Officers listed include President Bea Sikorski and others.
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Union
International Union, No
Central Bar Union Hall
Co. L. U
August F. Striby
Haven
Weberzel
Service
Cers
Concident
Bea Sikorski
Ge Esser
Fransz Reinhelz
Ad Sikoski
Henry Buccilli
Legal Advisory Board Appoints New Associate Members
G Lloyd Jones and James A Margertonn added as associate members of the legal advisory board to assist registrants in their naives tonight. In Cromwell Wallace Pierson and George F Chapin led registration work, with Andrew E Garde and T W Beaumont named as assistants. W L Morgan and A D Mons served as registrars in fieldabletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal Advisory Board
G. Lloyd Jones
James A. Masterton
Manistrants
W. J. Kieft
S. B. Co. L. Bliss
N. E. Davis
R. B. Inger
A S. Losey
J. W. Hewitt
Bunce
S. S. Campbell
Eben Jackson
Cromwell
Wallace
Pierson
George F
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