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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
1
Monarchs and princes rush to Berlin for a grand council drawing great excitement across the empire. The gathering promises decisive decisions as rulers converge in the capital amid festive anticipation.
The article reports Belgian patrols entering Rarges and Britton capturing Cuth Qtend while Huns conduct a major maneuver aimed at restoring a line from Antwerp to the Swiss border. Americans and British attack southeast of Cambrai with stubborn German defense but gradual German withdrawal. Further, Americans advance north of Grand Pre.
Paris reports from Switzerland indicate German leaders are shaping a reply to President Wilson with the general staff's tacit content. Kings and princes gather in Berlin amid rumors of abdication while Berlin buzzes with hopes end of war may come soon. French observers say central powers may have to accept Wilsonian terms.
Denver and New Mexico expect Friday showers and cooler temps with possible high winds while Saturday brings partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions in the west. Arizona forecasts indicate both Friday and Saturday will be fair and warmer.
A brief weather summary reports the maximum temperature around 66 degrees and a minimum near 42 degrees. The 6 pm temperature was about 34 degrees with a 68 degree reading earlier. Light winds were observed, with variable cloudiness.
Report from New York dated January 17 notes more than 160 dead and thousands homeless across Mayaguez Amaseo and Aguadilla as Porto Rico appeals to Congress and the American Red Cross for aid. Property losses quoted at 4 million plus with widespread devastation on the island’s west coast.
Secretary Lansing states the war is not over and urges citizens to buy Fourth Liberty Bonds. He warns every dollar counts and government needs funds to mobilize men and munitions, stressing effort at home and abroad to defeat Germany.
A corrupted OCR reading claims a bill related to election fraud was signed by the president in Washington but the wording is unclear. The text references a federal offense and ombreem nat wleetions, indicating a misread phrase about election procedures.
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports British troops entered Lille after German evacuation. Civilians crowded the streets, many waving handkerchiefs and cloth as German forces withdrew east of the city. British patrols moved into Lille at dawn and city streets erupted in relief.
A London dispatch says a 250 mile Rhine valley stretch from Cologne to Baden becomes a war front with Allied air raids. In three months RAF daytime and night raids hit railways Hirn bullion works gas factories and other key targets. The raids stir German panic and fear across the country with civilians seeking inland safety and families evacuating to distant towns.
Illinois officials, citing 96 006 influenza cases, ordered all but essential meetings prohibited to slow the epidemic. The proclamation exempts some church services and war work, with new cases tallies rising as the outbreak intensifies across the state.
Washington Oct 17. The house delayed action on a 6.0 billion military deficiency bill and debated the war risk insurance bureau. Madden described the bureau as inefficient and deriding its administration, while Treadway defended its work pace. Discussion focused on delays in checks to soldiers’ families and related military pay.
The article reports German propaganda efforts in Mexico failing utterly as observed by banker Eder W. Rayner and others. Offices crowded with aliens seeking authentic information about the war provinces. German propaganda headquarters in Mexico City deserted as authorities claim few sympathizers remain.
The Public Health Service directs a broad influenza fight across thirty states and D C with nurses and physicians deployed where calls outpace local capacity. New cases total 4 464 in 24 hours down from 5 685 yesterday while pneumonia cases fall to 1 560 and deaths 644.
Reports from Amsterdam describe varied American press reactions to President Wilson's reply. Some call it a trap or evasive while others defer to the supreme army command. Despondent editors lament human lives sacrificed while Wilson holds the power to end carnage.
London reports Admiral Sir Rogers Keyes of the British navy landed at Ostend this afternoon leading the Dover patrol. Royal air force contingents accompanied the landing and reported Ostend clear of enemy forces. French cavalry patrols also arrived, returning with the assessment that no Germans were present.
Congress plans a October 29 recess with reconvening November 12 to allow lawmakers to vote in home states. A joint resolution will formalize the plan, and the revenue bill will await post election action as many senators are away for campaigns and voting.
James A. Paecell of Big Springs Texas was named by President Wilson to serve as United States marshal for the northern district of Texas.
Burglars broke into the Gonzales butcher shop on San Francisco Street last night and stole 145 dollars from the cash register. Police investigated and no injuries were reported.
A 1918 plea urges all Americans to subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan with two days left. It stresses national duty, patriotism, and paying by installments if needed, urging citizens to visit banks or Liberty Loan committees to meet the large funding goal and sustain Allied victories.
Allied reports say German forces pull back from Belgium to northern France as French and American units pressure the pocket near Cambrai. Air strikes target the Serre River area while Anglo French drives push toward Lille Ghent and Antwerp in a widening Allied advance along the front.
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