Fresh Allied Gains on Western Front Amid Collapse Rumors
Allied forces push across Belgium and northern France driving toward Cambrai and St Quentin. British Americans and French troops report gains on a 25 mile front with eight mile Belgian advance as German lines bend under pressure. Tsarevoselo falls to Serbian forces near Ishtik cutting off Bulgarian retreat. Pershing notes stiff resistance on other sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alm
Saloniki
Turkey
North Sea
Switzernd
London
Tsarevoselo
Ishtik
Serb War Office
Pchmia
Uskub
Packkavista
St. Nicholas
Poimia
Belgium
Flanders
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Scarpe
Oise
Cambrai-St. Quentin
War Office
Arras-Cambrai
Bapaume-Cambrai
Bellicourt
Gommelieu
Bony
Villers-Guislain
Gonnelieu
Lés Rues Vignes
Arleux
Aubencheulau
Bapaume-Camroads
French Official Reports German Counter Attacks Near St Quentin
Paris Sept 30 German forces launched two violent counter attacks to encircle St Quentin. They renewed efforts at Cham and Urvillers, with French forces repelling attempts to occupy Hill 88. Artillery fired actively along the Ailette and Aisne fronts as the battle continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
St. Quentin
War Office
Cham
Ger
Urvillers
Ailette
Aisne
French Troops Reach Oise-Aisne Canal After Night Move
Dispatches report French troops driving east along the Chemin des Dames have reached the Oise-Aisne canal between the Ailette and Aisne rivers. German retreats are believed to continue behind the Ailette as fighting resumes overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oise-Aisne Canal
London
Chemin Des Dames
Oise-Aisne
Ailette
Aisne
Aisné
Americans Press On In France Amid Mud and Wind
American troops pressed the fight before dawn in France as a high wind and sticky mud hinder movement. An intense artillery duel continued through the night with American gunners displaying notable resolve under overcast skies and poor visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New England Cities Rally To Liberty Loan Goal
New England towns sweep toward the 500 million Fighting Fourth Liberty loan with early pledges totaling 44 million statewide. Boston contributed 158 million of six-state subscriptions while Worcester added 15 million. Eight towns earned honor status for exceeding quotas including Proctorville Vermont Skowhegan Dixfield Brentwood Bennington Warner Pittsfield New Hampshire. Salem Massachusetts reached one million toward its opening day quota.
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Boston
New England
Federal Reserve Bank
Worcester
Proctor
Proctorvilles
Skowhegan
Dixfield
Brentwood
Bennington
Warner
Pittsfield
N. H
Minnesota Arrives for Repairs After Mine Hit
Washington reports the battleship Minnesota struck a mine off the Delaware breakwater early yesterday, believed laid by a German submarine. It arrived in port under its own steam for repairs that will take several weeks. no crew members were injured.
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Minnesota
Washington
Delaware
Navy Department
Defaulting Treasurer Bound Over in Connecticut
Norwalk Sept 30 Chester S Selleck former treasurer of the first taxing district and ex cashier of Fairfield County National Bank was bound over to the December term of the criminal superior court in Bridgeport on charges of misappropriating 32000 of sinking funds. Bonds of 10000 were posted by C E Slauson Fletcher Van Hoosear and Royal W Adams. Judge Nehemiah Candee found probable cause after overruling a demurrer by Selleck's attorney William F Tammany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Chester S. Selleck
First
Fairfield County National Bank
First District
Criminal Superior Court
Bridgeport
Nehemiah Candee
C. E. Slauson
Fletcher van Hoosear
Royal W. Adams
Selleck
William F. Tammany
Candee
Epidemic Crisis in Lawrence Mass Influenza Spreads
Lawrence Massachusetts reports an alarming influenza outbreak with over 900 cases in 24 hours and 25 deaths. The board of health and Mayor Hurley turned control to military authorities. A tented city is being built on Emory Hill to house the patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Board of Health
John J. Hurley
Speceral
Emory Hill
Willimantic Schools Closed Over Influenza Spread
Willimantic reports severe influenza impact with many deaths and crowded hospitals. City orders all schools closed today after prior closures, as dozens of pneumonia complications and numerous cases strain medical facilities and claim several doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willimantic
Two Influenza Deaths Reported at Norwalk Hospital
In Norwalk on Sept 30 two people died of Spanish influenza at the Norwalk hospital. Mrs Annie D Zensza died yesterday and her husband Edward D Zensza died this morning. Both were Muller silk mill cases. Five others are in critical condition. Cases at the old fair grounds have risen, and a special hospital may be opened on the Muller mill grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Annie D’zensza
Edward D’zensza
Muller
Fair Grounds
MuHer Mill
Campaign to stamp out influenza in Connecticut begins
Hartford on September 30 statewide effort against the influenza epidemic opened under Dr John T Black secretary of the state health department. Four skilled physicians started a tour of major population centers and local health authorities will be consulted and advice given wherever requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
John T. Black
Connecticut Department of Health
Call for Volunteer Nurses in Wilmington Influenza Fight
A call was issued in Wilmington on September 30 for volunteer nurses to aid in steming the spread of Spanish influenza. Officials consider government aid. Twenty patients in the Delaware hospital there have contracted influenza and the hospital has been quarantined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Delaware Hospital
Haig Congratulates King Albert On Big Drive
Field Marshal Haig telegraphed King Albert of Belgium to convey congratulations to the Belgian monarch and all ranks of the Belgian army for the magnificent results of the big drive on the Flanders front on Saturday.
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Haig
King Alfred
London
Marshal Haig
Albert
Belgium
Flanders
Wilson Draws First Number In New Draft Lottery
Washington September 30 The first number of the last great draft lottery 322 was drawn by President Wilson in the senate caucus room. Only the first hundred numbers drawn were made public immediately. The process will determine liability for 13,000,000 new registrants aged 18 to 21 and 31 to 45. The president drew the capsule with a bandage over his eyes, a chair covering from the Declaration of Independence used as the blindfold. Subsequent numbers were drawn by Vice President Marshall and other officials, with many more numbers listed in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
General Crowder
Daniels
Capitol
General aMrch
General March
Morris
Marshall
Salusbury
Clark Drew
War Crowell
Chamberlain
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Warren Drew
Representative Ent
House Military Affairs Committee
Representative Kahn
California
P. C. March
Drew
Benson
Young
Crowder
Warren
Geners
Easby-Smith
Wigmore
Trolley Wreck Inquiry Opens In Waterbury
A special inquiry into last Thursday's trolley wreck opened in Waterbury today. Coroner John Monzani and Chief Engineer Irving TM Rudd of the public utilities commission led hearings with four crews summoned to testify. Timothy F. Barry, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, died from injuries, and many others were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Timothy F. Barry
Chamber of Commerce
Irving ™. Rudd
Public Utilities Commission
John Monzani
Bulgaria Exit Needed to Save War Says Berlin Paper
Amsterdam dispatch quotes the Vossische Zeitung stating Germany could win only if Bulgaria quits the war. It urges immediate demonstrations against the Bulgarian government and the redeployment of troops from Ukraine and Russia. Lloyd George rallies for total victory in a Guildhall message.
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Bulgarra
Germany
Amsterdam
Bulgaria
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Ukrainia
Russia
Hertling and Hintze Tender Resignations to Kaiser
Amsterdam reports that Chancellor von Hertling and Foreign Secretary von Hintze have submitted their resignations to Kaiser Wilhelm. The Berlin Vossischer Zeitung dispatch confirms the move, signaling a political shakeup in Germany.
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Hertling
Hintze
Amsterdam
von Hertling
von Hin
Kaiser Wilhelm
Berlin
Vossischer Zeitung
Rally Day at First M E Sunday School Program
The First Methodist Episcopal Sunday school held a Rally Day program titled Forward steps in the kingdom. Boys Percy Phelps and Leonard Beach spoke on the dry country goal, Annette Burr read the Constitutional Amendment, fourteen girls marked ratified states with stars, and Miss Priscilla Losey with Alan Bain and Miss Frances Lyons depicted national progress. A note on Dr Mary Stone and a diplomas ceremony followed, culminating in a Star Spangled Banner and flag salute with orchestral interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Pércy Phelps
Leonard Beach
Alchohol
Antoinette Burr
Mary _ Stone
China
Priscilla Losey
America
Alan Bain
Frances Lyons
Red Cross
Oxen
Lois Beach
No Influenza At Wesleyan Health Report
Dr. Edgar N. Fauver Wesleyan health officer says the university is in good health with about twenty students sick in mild grippe or colds. A portion of the Commons club building is a temporary hospital where all ill students are cared for. No pneumonia, no serious cases, and tomorrow students will be housed in barracks under military rule to prevent an outbreak.
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Edgar N. Fauver
Wesleyan University
Commons Club
Real Estate Sales Recorded in Town Clerk’s Office
Samuel A Longworth sold to James Longworth three parcels. One at the westerly end of Washington street on the northerly side. A second on the westerly side of Wetmore Place bounded by Mortimer cemetery and Wetmore Place. A third known as the Abner Roberts plate in the South Farms about half an acre plus a ten acre tract and eight acre tract. Rudolph Walters and Augusta his wife sold to Gustav Walters a half acre plot with buildings on the westerly side of Fowler avenue in the South Farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Longworth
James Longworth
Washington Street
Wetmore Place
Mortimer Cemetery
Abner Roberts
Rudolph Walters
Augusta
Gustav Walters
Fowler Avenue
South Farms
Wesleyan Turns Over Student Army Corps to U S Government
President William Arnold Shanklin of Wesleyan University will formally transfer 850 students forming the Students Army Training Corps to the U S government in a noon ceremony tomorrow on the great campus. Major Wrightson will accept for the government. H Olin of New York will deliver the main address. the Sixth Regiment Band will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
William Arnold Shanklin
Wesleyan University
United States
Students
Army Training Corps
H. Olin
New York
Shanklin
Wrightson
Shanklir
Grear
Capacity For Unselfishness In War Time
A war era note praises the developing spirit of cooperation across society. It credits sacrifices behind the lines for unselfish effort, unity in boards and committees, and broad support for soldiers. The piece calls this new spirit a lasting benefit for future peace problems and hints Americans’ remarkable collective capacity when united by a common cause.
Sixth Regiment Merit Figures From June Drills Report
The Military Emergency Board releases the figure of merit for the Sixth Regiment C S G attendance at June drills. Figures include N G 90.6 H 84 I M 93 11th Sep 95 machine 92.3 K 91.6 L 92.8 arate 94.3 12th Sep.
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Military Emergency Board
I. M
No Business For Jury In California Court
Clerk C G R Vinal announces no jury business until Thursday October 3 at 10 am. Includes New York financial figures: sub treasury credit 1 363 829 exchanges 443 537 531 balances 58 241 399.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
C. G. R. Vinal
New York
Sub
Treasury
Wesleyan Trims Rensselaer 14 to 0 in Season Opener
Wesleyan defeats Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 14 to 0 in the first home game. Bain and Steele scored for Wesleyan with Boote adding two goals after touchdowns. Strong defense by Wesleyan and steady but loose play marked the contest. Carroll and Anderson starred for Wesleyan while Applebaum and Lewin-thal led Rensselaer. Referee Dr. Fauver. Time 15 minute quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy Engineers
Boote
Rensselaer
Bain
Peck
Steele
Engineers
Anderson
Applebaum
Eller
Holden
Rensselaer Wesleyan
Walters
Tumeur
Raymer
Richards
Gravatt Center
Falcons
Erbe
R. P
Taylor
Travis
Lane
Newhall
Kahn
Lewinthal
Lawler
Dr. Fauver
Kingsdon
Columbia
Stock Market Ends Day Strong on Oil, Rail Stocks
New York trading saw late gains in oil and motor issues followed by broad buying in rail shares. Canadian Pacific rose above 170 to 169 3 4, Union Pacific 127 1 4, Reading 907 8, Texas Company jumped to 185 1 4 with a 11 1 2 point gain. Mexican Petroleum gained 10 points to 12 1 2, closing near its high. Steel Common 112 5 8, Baldwin 90 1 4, Bethlehem 79 7 8. Government bonds unchanged. rail bonds steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canadian Pacific
Union Pacific
Reading
Texas Company
Mexican Petroleum
Steel Common
Baldwin Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel B
Texac Company
Toughy Bohlen With The Kaiser in Philadelphia Links
The Philadelphia Public Ledger profiles “Toughy” Bohlen a famed Philadelphia club figure tied to the Krupp von Bohlen family. It traces his name evolution from Von Bohlen to Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach and notes his ties to Francis H. Bohlen and other Bohlen relatives, including Civil War lineage and visits to the Bellevue and Chestnut Hill clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toughy
Bohlen
Kaiser
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Essen
Philadelphia
Yelept
Toughy” Bohlen
Germany
von Bohlen and
Halbach
Bertha Krupp
Krupp von Bohlen and
Gustav G. F. M. Krupp von Bohlen
Francis H. Bohlen
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Murray Bohlen
A Costly Prisoner From the 102nd Regiment
Floyd Gibbons recalls the 102nd Regiment returning from a May raid on German trenches. Dawn broke over ruined streets as a “holiday mob” of torn uniforms and grimy faces passed, bearing a captured German soldier on a sergeant’s shoulders. Memorial Day was spent near a French village cemetery before they attacked again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
102Nd
Floyd Gibbons
Little Bowie
New England
Republican Caucus Meetings Schedule Noted
Republicans will gather at the town hall on Friday evening October 4 to elect delegates to the senatorial and probate conventions. A second meeting is planned at the town hall October 11 at 8 p.m. to nominate representatives to the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Durham
Cayl
Obituary notices for Margaret Curran and Wesley E. Rich
Margaret Curran widow of John Curran died at her Bank Street home Portland on Saturday afternoon. She leaves four children three sons and one daughter plus a granddaughter and siblings. Funeral from her home to St Marys Church with requiem mass conducted by Rev Dr Farrell Martin. Wesley E Rich professor burial in St Marys cemetery Wes Rich services held at Newton Mass with Shanklin officiating and Camp Devens delegation. Minnie Coe widow of George Coe died at Middlesex hospital aged 50. Funeral Tuesday at Beecher Bennett chapel New Haven and interment Evergreen cemetery.
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Margaret Curran
Margaret
John Curran
Bank Street
Portland
William
Edward
John
Harry Gilfoile
Charlestown
Mass
William Gilforle
Patrick
Michael
William Driscoll
James Walsh
Walter Holt
Lowell
Leonard Pritchard
St Mary’s Church
Farrell Martin
Edward Quirk
James McGetrick
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Wesley E. Rich
W. T. Rich
Sergeant Street
Newton
Shanklin Arnold Shanklin
Wesleyan
Camp Devens
George M. Dutcher
C. H. Conley
C. R. Hoover
Middletown
Minnie Coe
George Coe
New Haven
Middlesex Hospital
Charlotte Freeman Washington
Thomas Sparks
Beecher & Bennett
Evergreen Cemetery
Mary Alena Arnold
Mary Alena
Phillip C. Arnold
Haddam
E. E. Lewis
Miss Bessie Richards Dies at 30 in Stamford
Miss Bessie E Richards daughter of Oscar Richards of Ponsett died at Stamford hospital from pneumonia at age 30. Survived by father and sister Mrs Fred Skinner of Higganum she was a 1912 graduate of Middlesex Hospital Training School for Nurses and recently nursing in Stamford funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie E. Richards
Bessie B. Richards
Oscar Richards
Ponsett
Stamford Hospital
Fred Skinner
Higganum
Miss Richards
Middlesex Hospital Training School For
Stamford
Infant Death Of John Marchik At Sun Day Home
John Marchik infant son of Mr and Mrs Michael Marchik died at 27 Railroad avenue Sunday. The funeral was held at 10:30 this morning and interment followed at Farm Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Michael Marchik
Railroad Avenue
Old Farm Hill Cemetery
Infant Death of John Wilbur Amy in Delaware Ohio
John Wilbur Amy aged six days, son of Prof. and Mrs. Ernest F. Amy, died at the parental home in Delaware Ohio on Saturday September 28. Mrs. Amy before marriage was Miss Theresa Say of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilbur Amy
Ernest F. Amy
Delaware
Ohio
Amy
Theresa Say
Civilians Eligible for Officers Camps at Wesleyan 1918
An order from the S A T C Wesleyan University Middletown Conn states civilians may apply for Officers Training Camps in Infantry Machine Gun and Field Artillery. Applications accepted October 10 to 15. course lasts about three months. qualified applicants will be commissioned. Age 18 to 45 and need general military service readiness with geometry knowledge for certain tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Training
Wesleyan
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
S. A. Wesleyan University
Middltonn
Wes University
Wrightson
A. B. Weeks
A. A. Ty
City Briefs Updates on Local News and Travel
Lieut Warren Mylchreest of Devens recovering from influenza and sat up for the first time yesterday. An airplane heading north was seen in Rose Hill district Portland at 3 PM. Aubrey G. King and Gerald O left for Trinity College class in Ford. Herring and shellfish prices listed with Guilford stock priced per quart and per peck. fish market notes Middletown fish market adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mylchreest
Devens
John T. Windy
Sheldon S. S. Campbell
Rose Hill
Portland
Aubrey G. King
Gerald 0
Trinity College
Ford
Guilford Pys
Middletown
Birthday surprise for Miss Anna Lefferts at Melin home
A birthday surprise party for Miss Anna Lefferts was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Melin on Saturday evening. Vocal solos by James Bayly and Lefferts, with Miss Sauer at the piano. Games and refreshments followed. Miss Lefferts received a gold wrist watch as a token of esteem from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Lefferts
Hhi
Oscar Melin
James Bayly
Lefferts
Miss Sauer
Miss Lefferts
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Worth Sea
Switzerland
Tottering
General Pershing
War Department
Cierges
Valley of the Aire
Lloyd George
Guildhall
Wesleyan Trims Rensselaer
Alaska
Am. B. Sugar
Naconda Mer. Tel. & Tel
Am. Smelter
Am. Loco
Am. Car Foundry
Balt. & Ohio
Erie
Elec
Gt. Northern
Interboro
Pfa
Kennecott
Louis & Nash
Lehigh Valley
Wesleyan Military Office
Frank Arrigoni, ChalaDetea
Edward Ner
Rocky Hill
John Portland
Hoosier Kitchen
Wyllys Ave
Hart's
Evening Press
Fletchers
Minor C. Baldwin
Burr Ave
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