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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
TWO OFFICERS DIE
IN HOSPITAL FIRE
Others Injured When Flames Break
Out in Z. S. Base Hospital at
Colonia, n. j.

Railway, n. j.. Oct. 10.-Two Off
GERS are reported killed and several
others were injured in a fire which
destroyed the officers quarters at
base hospital, No. 3, early today at
Colonia, three miles from here.
The fire was confined to the off,
GERS quarters and did not spread to
the main hospital building. Captain
Warren T. Walker. quartermaster, is
reported to be among those burned to
death. Among the injured are Lieuts.
Frazer and Schamansl1i, both being
badly burned.
Captain Fred T. Cole of Ports
mouth, n. H, also is reported to be
among those who lost their lives.
Captain Walker, attached to the med
ical corps, is from Syrac cuse, n. Y.
The officers quarters is a two
story building about 200 feet long To-
Gated in the rear of the main hos
pital. In all the hospital buildings
there were about 500 patients. 1t is
believed the fire started from an
open CRATE.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
j. S. S. TICONDEROGA
BELIEVED TORPEDOED
Heavy Loss of Life Reported
On Large American
Steamship"

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 10.-News of
the sinking by a submarine of a large
American steamship, with the prob
able loss of many of her crew, was
brought here today by a British
freighter. The British ship had aboard
20 survivors of the American vessel
The American steamship, said to
have carried a large crew, was shelled
and then torpedoed, according to Off
GERS of the rescue ship. The attack
was made five days ago.
1t was reported in marine circles
that the U-boat's victim was the III
conderoga, formerly tho German
steamer Camilla Rickmers, of $50
gross tons. The ship WAS interned at
Manila at the beginning of the war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
DIR. GRACE BURIED;
WIFE SERIOUSLY ILL
Large Attendance at Funeral of Ply
Sician Who SuccumbCd to
Spanish Influenza.

Tre funeral of DR.. Edward S. Grace
was held this morning at St Mary's
Catholic church at 10 o'clock. Rev.
w. A. Krause sang the mass. The
funeral service at the church and
commital service at the grave was
read by Rev. John T. Winters, pastor
of st. Mary's. Rev. Charles Coppens,
Rev. f. V. Grikis, Rev. Stephen Gro
hoI and Rev. Francis Keogh were
present in the sanctuary. The pail
bearers were Cornelius Reynolds,
Michael Kehoe, Timothy Stack, James
r. Halloran, John Mesl1ill and Will
liam McCue. The flower bearers
we're James Glover and Harold Grace.
During the mass Mrs Minnie T.
Cream sang. The New Britain Medical
society was represented by a delega-
ton of members and they sent a
handsome floral piece.
Mrs. Grace, wife of the young doc
tor, was unable to attend the funeral
on account Of illness. She has a high
fever and it is feared she has pneu-
monia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
GERMANS, BROKEN, FLEE AS
ANGLO-AMERICANS HIT OUT
Complete Rout of Kaiser's
Forces Between St. Qentin
and Cambra1 Results i'm
Rapid Allied Advance.

London, Oct 10.-The attack of the
Anglo American forces in the breach
between st. Quentin and Cambria re-
suited yesterday evening in continued
advances, according to Field Marshal
Haig's report today. The British now
are within two miles of LIE Cateau
Sallaumines and Noyelles have
been captured.
Between Lens and the Scarpe the
British also are advancing and are in
touch with the Germans to the west
Of the line of Vitry- -en-Artois, Azel
les-Equerchin and Rouvroy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
pERRETTAS APPEAL
Counsel Go to Supreme Court on
Grounds Of Error in Rulings and
Judges Charge to Jury.

Attorney p. f. McDonough and
Judge Noble +. Pierce of Bristol,
counsel for Erasmo and Joseph Per
retta, the brothers who were con-
victed last week of the murder Of
Frank Palmese. and sentenced to be
hanged at the Connecticut State
Prison on February S, 1919, have
taken an appeal in the case to the
supreme court.
The appeal is based on errors in the
rulings Of the court on evidence ques-
toned and on the judges charge to
the jury.
The claims of the counsel will be
argued at the January term of the
supreme court, which will allow suf-
'ticient time for q decision to be hand
ed down before the date of execution.
There will be no necessity to ask for
a reprieve in the case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
John H. Fitzgerald Of Boston
Crushed as Machine Leaves Road
GOES OVER EMBANKMENT
Driver Was Unfamiliar With Road
and is Thought Not to Have NO.
ticed Curve--CompaI,ion injured
hut Not Seriously.

John H Fitzgerald. d, bond broker
connected with the Mel, Farrell Co.
Boston, was instantly killed and f. A.
WetherelI, q steel salesman, also of
Boston was injured shortly after II
o'clock last night, when an automo-
bile in which they were proceeding to
Hartford left the turnpike just south
of the Berlin MiddletoWn trolley eros
sing and dropped five feet into Il
vacant lot near the Seibert farms.
Medical Examiner Griswold was called
and gave permission for the removal
of the body of Mr.. Fitzgerald to the
undertaking establishment of b. c.
Porter, in this city. Mr.. Wetherell
was taken to the home of a friend
here and today it was stated that he
had suffered a severe wrenching of
the muscles in his back. Owing to
his injuries and the mental strain
under which he is laboring as the
result of the death of his friend, Mr..
Wethere1l was unable today to give q
clear version of the accident, but it
was probably due to the fact that Mr..
Fitzgerald, who was driving the car,
q new Mercer bought by Mr.. Wether-
ell a month ago, could not see the
sharp turn in the road near the
crossing, and as q result the automo-
bile sped from the turnpike and
landed in the lot, probably crushing
Mr.. Fitzgerald to death as it dropped.
It appears that two men had left
Hartford for New Haven and had
spent yesterday in the Elm city. They
had dinner at the Taft hotel there
last night and then started for Hart
ford where they had temporary
quarters at the Bond hotel.
The spot where the fatality occurred
is a particularly dangerous one. About
a year ago three persons of an auto
mobile party were killed at this point
of the road, and there have been
numerous other accidents on the same
spot
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

New York, Oct. 10.-The Ameri-
can steamer deepwater, $500 tons
gross register, has been, sunk pre-
sumably by an enemy submarine, ac-
cording to information received in
shipping circles here today. The
Deepwater was built at Camden, n. j.
in 1917 and before being launched
was taken over by the United States
Shipping board. She was assigned to
the Italian government for operation
and was in that service up to six
months ago, when she was taken over
by the war department as a freight
transport.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

colonies occupied by the Allies"
The newspaper continues:
The political and military authd
ties of the empire now are goingI
debate these questions. 1t is probaI
the chancellor will present to
Reichstag the result of these delibeI
tions. For the moment, the houII
too grave to permit of supposition5
Full Support in London Press.
London, Oct. 9.--PresIdent WilsoI
reply to Prince Macmillan fou
fullest support in this evenings nej
papers. The Westminster Gazel
says:
1T fulfills the hopes and exped
tions of the allies In Europe" a
adding that the immediate result is
furnish the last opportunity to
Prussian at bay"
The Pail Mall Gazette says the al
wer "Will put to an effective test
sincerity of the German overtureI
The Standard says the questions ASK
by President Wilson go to the IA
Of matters and indicate very cleal
the insincerity, weakness and hold
ness Of the proposals put forward
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
PRISON FOR LIFE.

New Haven. Oct. 10.-Lfei impris-
onment was given Angelo Girardi by
Judge Maltbie, today, for the murder
of Michael FIannery, Il railroad en-
ploye here, the past summer. The
defendant after being on trial for
murder in the first degree offered to
plead to a lesser degree.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
SPENDS MOST OF HIS
LIFE BEHIND THE BARS.

Chicago, Oct 10.-Sentenced to five
years for counterfeiting John Murray
IS years old is today on his way to
Leavenworth prison to serve his tenth
term for making spurious nickels and
dimes.
Federal records show that Murrays
first sentence was received in 1882 and
that since that time he has been al
most constantly in federal prisons.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
GEN. SCHEUCH NEW
PRUSSIAN WAR MINISTER.

Copenhagen, Oct. 10-According to
q semi official report from Berlin, the
resignation of Gen. Won Stein as Prus-
sian war minister has been accepted.
Major Gen. Scheuch, it is said, has
been appointed his successor.
Gen. Schcuch has been at the head
of the department of munitions at
Berlin since August IS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
REAR ADMIRAL GII4D DEAD.

Bridgeport, Oct. 10.-Rear Admir-
al William A. Gill, aged so, president
of the board of inspection and sur
vey Washington, died early today at
st. Vincent's hospital here, following
a few days illness of pneumonia. The
body will be taken to Arlington, Va,
for burial
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
Cologne Gazette Still Defiant.

Basel Switzerland, Oct. 10.-"Only
military reasons could compel us to
accept President Wilson's conditions"
says the Cologne Gazette in comment
ing on the American reply to the Ger
man peace offer "'It is possible Ger
many may require counter-guarantee
for exanp pie the evacuation of the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
Germans Demoralized and Fleeing Befo1
Allies, Destroying Everything Within Reac1
French Forces in Serbia Nearing Montend
gran Border; Serbs Chasing Austrians
SQUADRON OF $50 AMERICAN PLANES
DROPS 81 TONS OF BOMBS ON ENEMY

With the American Forces Northwest of Yer
dun 1890 p. m.-An American expedition consist.
ing of more than $50 machines yesterday dropped 81
tons of explosives on German cantonments in the
between Wavrille and DamviIlers, about Il miles
north of Verdun.
The American bombing exploit marks of the
high spots in the air fleet operations of the In
the expedition than 200 bombing air.
planes, 100 pursuit machines and SO tripanes.
The bombing machines given splendid pro-
lection during the aerial battle which took place DUR
ing the operation. Twelve enemy machines were
destroyed. Only Entente plane failed to return
In addition, America arships yesterday de-
stroyed or brought down five German machines and
one balloon. They also took a great number of
photographs and dropped newspapers to the Ameri-
can troops.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
BEIRUT EVACUATED
French and British Find UnspeakabIe
Turk Has Fled From Chief Seaport

London, Oct 10.-F'rench and Brit
ish warships which entered Beirut, the
chief seaport of Syria, on Sunday,
found that the town had been evacuat-
ed by the Turks, says an official state
ment issued today by the British war
office.
Beirut was occupied by detachments
of British Indian Infantry on Tuesday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
Cambrai Not Badly Damaged,

! With the British Army on the Cam
| hrai-St Quentin Front, Oct. 8, (By
! the Associated Press BY last night
| the British and Americans had reach
| ed a point where it was certain that
| the German lines could be cracked.
The Third and Fourth armies again
attacked this morning south to the
! front held by the French. Stimuli
| taneously Canadian and English
troops launched a powerful attack
extending several miles north from
Camb
The Canadians swept on after an
| nihilating the Germans who tried to
check them.Together with the English
they then hurried eastward, smother
ing a screen of German machine gun
ners as they went.
Canadian and British troops met in
the center of Cambria which was en-
tered from both north and south and
quickly mopped up. Many Germans
escaped but many hundreds who had
been held there to launch a counter
attack were either killed or captured
Some of the enemy troops still are in
deep cellars two stories under ground
and In tunnels the Germans dug dur
ing their occupation of the city. These
to the cages.
by the Germans. the town was found
not to be as badly damaged as had
been feared.
Germans Flee Early.
South of the city, the Third and
Fourth armies rapidly overcame
enemy oppositions. The Germans
started fleeing soon after the attack
began The front line for 20 miles
began moving rapidly eastward. Then
came reports from airplanes that
Wambaix had been taken. Soon the
capture of Harcourt was reported.
From then on tidings came in rapid
succession of villages falling before
the Allied advance.
Selvigny, Caullery, Ligny, Montigny
and Maretz were quickly reached and
passed and soon the Allies were closing
in on Caudry and Berty. Simultane-
ously from the north it was reported
that Escaudoeuvres, east of Cambria,
had been taken and that Inchy was
being approached.
The Cambrai-Le Cateau road was
crossed and then the railway between
st. Quentin and Berry was cut
Seboncourt then was in sight and
Fontaine Notre Dame, farther south,
had been reached by the French. BY
that time it was clear the enemy was
badly smashed and that the British
and Americans stood on the thresh-
hold of the wide open country.
Cavalry RCshcs Through Gap.
It was about that time that the
cavalry, which had been waiting,
poured through the wide breach in
the now shattered Hindenburg system
and streamed out into the country
beyond. Fast 'Whippet'' tanks and
armored cars also pursued the Ger
mans, killing many and rounding up
a large number of prisoners.
Cavalry forces now are apparently
well east of the towns reported cap
tured The Allies having thus broken
through, the Germans north and
south for many miles are endangered,
for their lines are being turned. Re
treats on even IL broader SCALE than
Continued on Ninth RRge)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
PERSHlNG ORDERS MEN FORWARD IN CHAMPAIGN
IN AUSTRIA-HUNCARY.
SEPARATION OF DUAL. KINGDOM

London, Oct. lot is reported
from Vienna that the Austro-Hungar-
ian ministerial council has decided to
introduce national autonomy 'in order
to make President Wilson'S stipula-
ton an accomplished fact says an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen today.
The Czech party did not take part
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

in the deliberations, the advices add
1t is holding an important meeting to-
day.
A movement favoring a proclama-
tion separating Hungary and Austria
is making extremely rapid progress
among the public in the Dual mon
archy, according to an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Zurich.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

With the American Forces Northeast of Verdun, Oct II
Noon y the Associated Press General Pershngs nfan
again action the left wing OF the Argon
violent artillery bombardment lasting all nigh
The Germans throwing in their left fan
exposed the Argonne pocket The enenl
endeavong withdraw his at other points
the line.
The Americans yesterday pushed through Cune Wood wh
brsing guns This made it easid
Mamee trench of the Kriemhd Steeung line.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
WOODRUFF WINS NOMINATION.

New Haven. Oct 10.--Watson S.
Woodruff of Orange. was nominated
for the senaE by the republican 14th.
district conV hntion today. The dele
gates voted Woodruff IA; Brown Of
Milford 8 and c. r. Treat 1.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
HEAR KAISER IS OUT
Persistent Rumor in Stockholm to
the Effect That Wilhelm Has Abdi-
Gated German Throne.

Stockholm, Oct. 10.--There is a.
persistent rumor here that Emperor
William has abdicated
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
Demoralized Germans Fastening Eastward

Morning. By the Associated Press Britsh and Amer
continued advance rapidly and driving the
before them according all available
on this front. The whole battle is field that alan
throughout the night The many fires have destroyed
farm houses completely
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

Washington, Oct. 10.--7Reports from
an Atlantic port today of the sinking
of an American steamer believed to
have been the Ticonderoga developed
the fact that the navy department re-
Gently was notified that the Ticonde-
roga had been separated from her
convoy at sea. Since then nothing
had been heard of the vessel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
OPEN EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Meriden, Oct 10.--Mayor Henry n.
King today formally opened the
emergency hospital for influenza cases.
1t will accommodate $50 cots. Doc
tors report decreases in the number
of cases but there are more deaths.
City workmen are being used to open
graves.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
MEDICAL EXAMINER DEAD.

New Haven, Oct. 10.-Dr. H. S.
Reynolds. medical examiner of C1in-
ton, died here today following an
operation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

''Eeyerish Impatience" in Vienna
Paris, Oct. 10.-Feverish impatience
is shown by the people of Vienna
while awaiting President Wilson'S re-
ply to the peace proposals of the Cen
tral Powers, according to a dispatch
from Zurich.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
French Near Montenegran Border.

London, Oct 1o-French troops operating Serbia Al
pushing the Montenegro
trail News Agency The Serbian army has line
IS and IS miles south of Nish
Serbian pursuing the defeated Ninth Austrian dsiS
Monday entered Lekovas % miles south of Nsh Va
ntze according official Serbian
The Serbans took hundred prisoners capturd
a OF material.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
Berlin Still Awaiting Receipt of
Official Text of Wilson's Mesa

Basel, Oct. 10.-An authentic text
of President Wilson'S reply to Prince
Maximilian's note has not yet been
received by the German governmen
according to a dispatch from Berlin.
Proper examination of the reply can
not be made until the official text is
received, but, in any case, it is plain
that a further declaration by the Ger
man government will be necessary.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

Bosei, Switzerland, Oct. 10.-Gen.
Lu(eniorff has arrived at Berlin from
the German grand headquarters to
take part il conferences to be held at
the German capital, according to in
formation received here today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

Paris Oct 10French troops last night continued the puI
of the Germans in the region of ST. Quentin the wd
office today They have passed Fonane Note Da
and Beautroux
In fighting north of the Ane French pressure resulted
wrestling plateau de CroiSansTete from the Germans Will
farther crossing of the Asne canal effected in the reg
of Vllersen- Prayeres.
Attacking vigorously in the Champagne the French cal
tured Lry miles of Monthois.
French troops, advancing of the St QuennLe Cate
captured Wood and Bocquia2 village
farther south have taken Marcy and reached Fonn Noe Damn
we'll as Fonsommes, it is officially announced
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
FAMILIES IN NEED OF AID;
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS OUT
REPORT LUDENDORFF
BROKEN IN HEALTH
Washington Informed German War
Lord Has Collapsed and Has Re
linQllishcd Command of Army.

Washington, Oct. 10.-From one of
the European neutral countries today
4 report reached the state department
that General Ludendorff has suffered
:. physical collapse and relinquished
cCur,and Of the German army.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
Whole Households Stricken
BY Influenza and Red
Cross Sets Relief Machin-
cry In Notion.
PCS NEW CASES MAKE
CITY'S TOTAL 3.102

\. NJ. r. 3. x d. Society O,1crs Iiosn>
for .iuXil!ary IIo>pita. Sonts:
congregational Church Susp2nds
Attorney \. y. Eouzzncr Claimed
by PlagriC-NntoS NcCuCG.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10
by Plag,ic--Nntos NccucG.

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-10

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Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-08-31

a reliable, intelligent and progressive
citizen by such men as Galbraith, Ba-
con & Co., l.. b. Larson, blacksmith;
Tom Anderson, harness maker; and a
host of others with whom he has had
contracts. He has raised a family in
coy and comfortable home which
he owns, and his good citizenship and
the repute he is held by his neighbors
is shown by the fact that he has been
for years the precinct committeeman
in his precinct and is block sergeant
for the Minutemen of Precinct 231.
In case of his election the people will
rest assured that the duties of his Of
flee will be filled in an honest, intelli-
gent and careful manner and with full
regard for the rights of everyone This
election covers the entire voting dis
trict of the City of Seattle
Paid Advertisement; paid for By
Scion T. Williams.
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-08-31

fat to normal and builds the under de-
veloped parts to normal and thereby
causes all of our organs to do their
share of the body's work.
1t develops coordination in move
ments and especially does it show in
walking, which is one of the simplest
and most helpful forms of exercise.
Walking makes one breathe deeply,
creates a thirst for water drinking,
takes one out into the open and GER
tainly develops normal appetite for
food. Hiking clubs and parties can
testify to this fact. Exercise helps us
to combat disease as we'll as to per-
form our work more efficiently.
Persons holding clerical positions
are not very active while at work and
are often discovered on examination
to have hollow chests, soft flabby bod
lily tissue, shortness of breath and ma
turally little endurance. In such cases
the proper kind of muscular exercise
will help.
Those that need physical exercise
most seem to get the least attention.
A chain is no stronger than it's weak
est link, and a race is not stronger
than it's weakest member. Are we
going to allow our boys and girls to
stop school because of some prevent
able weakness,-must they suffer from
lack of exercise? No! Ten thousand
times, no! Let us rather do what
Uncle Sam is doing, have mass ath-
letics in all our schools, colleges, clubs,
business houses, factories, shops, etc.
Democratic athletics if you please, and
when such a program of universal
training has been experienced there
will be no need of fearing avn kind
of crisis, personal, civic, national
or international-Half Century Maya
zine.
The watch on the Rhine will soon
find it's hands full.-Florida Times
Union
Cayton's weekly. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1916-1921, 1918-08-31
LOUIS WILLIAM

Louis Williams, candidate for SEN
ator 33rd district, 81 years old, born
at Chicago, ILL.,, 1860; honorable bust
ness man and lawyer; a resident of
this state Tor 33 years; an American
to the core; supporter of the Govern
ment in all of it's war work; always
working for the best interests of this
city; believer in home rule for cities:
progressive, active, by education and
life's experience a most capable man
to represent us; supporter of the