Austro-Hungarian retreat and Allied advances in WWI
Reports from multiple fronts describe Austro-Hungarian troops retreating toward the Austrian border as American and Italian forces push to cut off the enemy. Siege events include Allied bombardment of Hungary, prisoner captures on Belgium’s front, and rumors of a Turkish capitulation.
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Rom
Italy
Verdun
Ohio
London
Milan
Victor Emanuel
Piave
Vittorio
Copenhagen
Budapest
Hungary
Danube
Iron Gaite
Germany
Belgium
France
Mediterranean
Kaiser Considers Abdication Amid German Crisis
From Copenhagen report, the German Kaiser may abdicate after a meeting of state leaders. Travelers from Germany say a definite statement could come within 24 hours. Separately, Montenegro’s army allegedly entered Cetinje and Turks evacuated Baku without resistance.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Zurich
Montenegro
Cte
Baku
London
Prominent Horse Dealer Gruber Dies of Pneumonia
Mr. C. F. Gruber, a well known cattle and horse dealer from Campbellstown Lebanon county Pa, died at his home last Saturday from pneumonia. He had planned to visit Winchester October 15 to buy horses but postponed due to influenza before contracting the illness. Survived by widow six daughters and one son. Funeral held in Lebanon at 2 this afternoon.
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S. A. Byers
North Main Street
C. F. Gruber
Frederick County
Gruber
Campbellstown
Lebanon County
Winchester
Byers
Frederick
Lebanon
Household goods sale at 212 N Braddock Street
An ad notes a sale of household items at 212 North Braddock Street next to the Post Office on Friday November 1 at 10 a.m. The list includes a double heater range bed and dining room furniture refrigerator and more. Mrs A W Taylor has returned to Beverley N I after visiting the rectory.
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N. Braddock Street
A. W. Taylor
Beverley, N. I
Popular youth Guinn Morgan dies at 26
Samuel Guinn Morgan known as Guinn died at his parents home Friday October 25 at 6 am aged 26 years 1 month and 23 days. He supported his father’s family and helped local church youth work. He joined the Episcopal Church at Bunker Hill in 1917 and remained active in Mount Pleasant United Brethren Church and Y P C E. Funeral services were at his home conducted by Rev J C Myers with burial at Bunker Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Ber
Guinn
Mount Pleasant
J. C
Myers
Harry Grim
Bunker Hl
Floyd Miller
Roy Miller
Harry Crim
Paul Crim
Gib Gano
Will Murphy
George Barrie Third Enlists in Chemical Warfare Service
George Barrie III departs Friday to Camp Leech District of Columbia to enter the Army Chemical Warfare Service which oversees production and testing of poisonous gases.
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George Barrie
Camp Leech
District of Columbia
Chemical Warfare Service
The
Army
Bis Service
Angell Named Virginia Federal Fuel Administrator
Roanoke banker and businessman R H Angell was appointed federal fuel administrator for Virginia replacing Harry Flood Byrd who resigned to join the military. Byrd has enlisted in the observation balloon service of the Aviation Corps and will report to camp soon. His brothers are also in active service on the western front in France.
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Garfield
R. H. Angell
Roanoke
Virginia
Harry Flood Byrd
Angell
Byrd
Washington
Avieation Corps
Mr. Byrd
al Jr
Aviation Corps
Thomas B. Byrd
Leutenant
France
Permanent millwork with transport and board offered
Advertises permanent work at Millville with free transportation every Monday and returning Saturday afternoon. Board and lodging furnished at no cost. Good wages offered. Inquire at the North Danville Power Co office. 29-lp-St.
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Millville
Northdan VA
Mrs Hyssong dies suddenly in Harrisburg
former Winchester resident Mrs Annie Hyssong drops dead in Harrisburg Pennsylvania her remains to be brought home for burial beside her husband William H Husong at Mount Hebron Cemetery. She leaves three children including Mrs B Frank Kohlhausen Wa Va Mrs W F Fredericks Cumberland Md and LeVan Hussong with the American expeditionary force in France. She was born in Chambersburg and known for her cultured character and wide circle of friends.
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Hyssong
Winchester
Cumberland Valley Railroad
B. Frank Kohlhausen
Martinsboro
W. F. Fredericks
Cumberland
LeVan Hussong
Witth
France
Chambersburg
Working Woman Targets Noise From West Water Street Trucks
Mayor J F Ward receives an anonymous letter from "Working Woman" alleging undue noise from trucks on West Water Street with cut outs open. A truck numbered 517238 is identified and its owner is sought for possible arrest. Working Woman may become key witness against the owner.
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J. F. Ward
West Water Street
Young Matron Ethel Albin Dies of Influenza Scourge
Mrs Ethel Albin 20 wife of Moses Albin died this morning at Frank Browns South Braddock Street from influenza and complications after a brief illness. Daughter of the late John Brady and sister of several others she leaves her mother Mrs James I Ritter and husband, who works at Virginia Woolen Mills. Funeral arrangements not completed. Also notice of three day sale at Jolliffe and Jolliffe.
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Ethel Albin
Moses Albin
Frank Brown
South Braddock
John Brady
Senseney Road
Swat
William Anderson
James I.ritter
Virginia Woolen Mills
Second
Virginia Regiment
Albin
Martinsburg
W Va
County Schools Stay Closed Amid Influenza Outbreak
The Frederick County Health Board rescinds school reopenings due to ongoing influenza spread. Churches remain closed as a precaution. Superintendent Desire D. Kline says the outbreak, while widespread, is mild and schools may reopen when deemed safe. announcements will be via The Star.
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County Board of Health
Health Board
Frederick County
Desire D. Kline
Charles Hardy Weds Young French Girl in Tours
Announcement from Winchester details the marriage of Charles C. Hardy of the town to Mademoiselle Jacqueline Gadois of Tours France. The ceremony occurred September 23 at Hotel de Ville Tours. Hardy, son of CC Hardy, volunteered early for the American Expeditionary Force and serves in the Quartermaster Department.
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Winchester
France
Charles C. Hardy
Mindermoiiselle Jacqueline Gadois
Tours
Hiotel de Ville
Mardy
Marry Hardy
Quatermaster’s Department
Monsieur
Madame Flardy
Mademoiselle Gadois
Madame Hlary
Mademoselle
Jacqueline Gadios
Notice to Public on Settling Accounts
Notice to public states all persons owing Dr C Franker must call Miss Annie Mauzy at his office and settle within 15 days. Also a separate line invites ten good men to pick apples and directs to Richards' office Shen Valley Bank Bidg. 26-1p-31.
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Richards
Shen
Valley Bank
Officials Await German Peace Terms After Wilson Notes
London reports from a Swiss source that Austro Hungarian foreign minister Andrassy may open direct talks with Hungary. In Washington the White House expects to forward Wilson terms for armistice and peace to the Versailles War Council, aiming for quick consideration and full German compliance.
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the Star
London
Count Andrassy
Thaly
Washington
Wilson
State Department
Supreme ‘War Council
Versailles
Wiilson
Versailles Council
Gendieau
Dent Wilson
Germany
Frederick Oederlin
Legation
Lansing
Thor
Mm. Sitate Department
Death Ends Brief Illness of Influenza
Mildred V Moore daughter of Walter C Moore tenant on the Walter Gore farm near Chambersville died last night from influenza after a three day illness She was struck on Saturday night The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 oclock at Mount Hebron Cemetery with Rev E W Brubaker officiating Surviving are five sisters Eula Bertha Ruby Iva and Vivian Moore and one brother Ottle Moore The article notes the child mother died in November
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Mildred V. Moore
Walter C. Moore
Walter -Gore
Chambersville
Mount’ Hebron
E. W. Brubaker
Eula
Bertha
Ruby
Iva
Vivian Moore
Ack Ottle Moore
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Pershing
War Department
Garian
Roumania
British War Office
Turkey
Rome
Italian War Office
Eighth Army
Montivamo
Balizno
Groner
Ludendorff
Berlin
Luidendorff
St. Bartholomew
Austria
Vienna
QUT Throne
Hun Head
Copenhiagon
Kaiser
Caucasus
Russia
Caspian Sea
Samuel] Guinn Morgan
Samuel Guinn Morgan
Zeff Morgan
Geo. Barrie
Mr. H. F. Byrd
Aviation Service
Mrs. Hyssong
Harrisburg
W. Miller Fletcher
Annie Hyssong
William 5 H. Hussong
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Ley
Jolliffe and Jolliffe’s
County Health Board
Charles Hardy
Rhine
Marshal Foch
Therman Fort- Feige
Metz
Strassburg
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