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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1918
Page
1
The campaign reports that by 9 o clock last night total bond sales reached 1,005,250 dollars. The final committee report confirms the million dollar milestone and details the progress of Liberty Loan efforts.
Bernalillo county surpassed its quota in the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign with over 1 million dollars in bonds sold. Albuquerque saw near total participation with women alone contributing about 450 600 dollars, under the leadership of Mrs J T McLoughlin. The drive faced influenza disruptions but still achieved a record showing broad civic support across towns and villages. May Nordhaus praised the campaign’s success while noting large subscriptions from firms including Postal Telegraph Missouri State Life Mountain States Telephone and Northwestern Mutual Life.
The Denver, Colorado weather forecast calls for Sunday and Monday to be fair in the east with possible showers in the western portion. Temperatures may rise slightly. Arizona expects scattered showers Sunday with unsettled, warmer conditions Monday.
Reporting period ends at 6 p.m. with high of 69 and low of 47 degrees. Light south wind and cloudy skies bring 0.31 inch of rainfall.
President urges end to partial liberty in Austria-Hungary and calls for genuine freedoms for subject peoples before any settlement. He warns that the dynasty must address national desires to avoid lasting instability across the empire.
President Wilson rejects Austria Hungary armistice and peace talks unless all subject nationalities gain freedom. Note states Czecho Slovaks and other groups must be autonomous within a free nation, signaling a broader self determination policy likely to reshape Austria Hungary. The Vienna reply cites de facto belligerent status of Czech Slovak council and vows no autonomy without broader independence.
Detailed reports describe a Berlin crown council meeting where Ludendorff warned of imminent invasion, sparking sharp royal rebukes from Bavaria and Württemberg. Emperor Wilhelm II faced blame as chancellor Maximilian pressed for an immediate peace offer to Wilson. A Danish dispatch notes Ludendorff admitting time had run out, while Austria Hungary pressed for terms or collapse.
The dispatch reports Allied gains in France and Italy with St Gobain forest fallen to French forces and Italian advance alongside American troops. It notes Serbian control returning to Nish and hints at Constantinople pressure, urging unity and firm resolve against the foe while praising allied determination and censoring public displays of war news.
The correspondent notes a Czech revolution expectation and Harry Burian's Wilson note speech as an ultimatum to Germany. The dual monarchy faces a possible separate peace if Berlin rejects Allied demands, with Berlin and Danish press sensing Turkey may surrender to the allies.
Walter Pasewalk, secretary of the Minneapolis WW branch, pleaded guilty to sedition before Judge Woodrough in Omaha. He requested transfer to a different jail citing violence from fellow members. sentence suspended and moved to Dodge County jail. Attorney Saxton expects him to become a government witness.
In Phoenix the motor transport corps established a field headquarters and rapidly gathered a heavy response. They captured 189 individual subscribers and a total of 27 250 dollars in subscriptions turning a skeptical start into a strong showing for the war effort.
Reports describe a spreading influenza outbreak across Torreon, Santa Rosa, and Chihuahua with corpses piling up as cemeteries fill and medical staff exhaust efforts. Soldiers and civilians alike suffer as bridges of isolation and transport checks attempt to curb transmission.
Fred Breen editor of the Coconino Sun was discharged from a trial on a criminal case after Governor Hunt objected to an article quoting alleged remarks on the war. The jury reached a disagreement on Monday.
Allied troops push a 126 mile front from the North Sea to the Oise pressing retiring Germans. British French and Americans advance near Ghent Valenciennes and Courtrai with Belgian coast cleared and 6000 German troops captured. American positions improve near Branthevile as allies threaten key railway centers.
Over-subscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan appears assured as three weeks of campaigning end with banks reporting long lines and busy subscriptions. Officials note payments and ten percent installments will push total subscriptions well above the eight billion dollar goal with districts like St Louis and Minneapolis already surpassing quotas.
Denver reports twenty deaths from influenza and 225 new cases by noon as health officials announce the crest may be past. Dr William Sharples says next days could bring material improvement while state-wide conditions remain serious, with Colorado Springs and Boulder showing progress and Weld and Morgan counties improving. Greeley reports 249 cases and two deaths. Pueblo remains large in the state totals.
State officials at the capitol disclose separate probes into suspected arson tied to the recent Minnesota forest fires. Evidence of incendiary acts is reported by forest wardens and volunteers, while no formal announcement has been issued. State forester T. Cos says blame lies with legislature for reduced appropriations hindering patrols and fire prevention.
The eleventh federal district reports an oversubscription of the Liberty loan quota. J. W Hoopes, deputy governor of Dallas bank, announced the oversubscription and noted the excess funds could reach several thousand dollars.
Tris Speaker, famed outfielder for the Cleveland Naps, plans to enroll in a naval aviation school after being released to duty. The move marks a veteran star shifting to military service amid wartime needs.
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