Allies Drive Back Invaders In Belgian Front
Allied forces in Belgium and Flanders sweep forward driving German invaders from Belgian ports. British French and American troops push near Thielt and along the Thourout Bruges canal as Belgian forces advance astride the Thourout Bruges and Thourout Ostend roads. The French cavalry move toward Thielt while Germans retreat rapidly, yielding a major Allied victory amid volatile German positions between Cambrai and the Meuse.
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Associated Press
Washington
London
Belgium-Flanders
Thielt
Gaeot-Bruges Canal
Holland
Thourout-Bruges
Thourout-Ostend
London hears Kaiser William has abdicated
London reports no official confirmation of the rumor of German emperor William's abdication though informed circles doubt otherwise. The Rotterdamsche Courant retracts a report of capitulation and abdication, citing lack of verifiable confirmation. Official quotes deny any foundation for the Germany capitulation rumor.
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London
Kaiser William
Associated Press
British Foreign Office
Amsterdam
Rotterdamsche Courant
Germany
William
Martial law in Germany to be administered by agreement
Amsterdam Oct 16 Emperor William issued a decree stating martial law in Germany can only be administered by agreement between the civil and military authorities according to a report received here
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
William
Germany
German reply to Wilson note may be sent today
London observers report diplomatic channels indicate Germany will reply to President Wilson’s latest note today. The expected answer is said to accept the terms with a stipulation that German interests be respected.
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Associated Press
London
Wilson
Holland
Jerome Michael Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant
The many friends of Mr. Jerome Michael announce his commissioning as a second lieutenant in the Machine Gun Division at Camp Hancock. He will serve as an instructor in the officers training school.
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Jerome Michael
Jfr
M. G. Michael
Camp Hancock
Fr iers and hens and local foods advertise wartime offerings
In a wartime notice from Washington dated Oct 16, J Van Straaten advertises fresh eggs and country butter with phone numbers 1475 1476, alongside products like Dromedary dates and stuffed figs from Arnold & Abney. The item references Americans and Russians advancing toward Welsh, northeast of Vologda, and notes arrangements to care for refugees in the north Russia fighting zone.
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J. van Straaten
Arnold & Abney
Russia
Vologda
Clarke Superior Court Postponed To Curb Spanish Flu Spread
Judge Andrew J. Cobb issued another order delaying Clarke Superior Court term citing influenza danger and Board of Health ruling. It reassigns juries for 1918 and shifts the civil calendar to begin November 4 with trials on November 11 while preserving necessary court services.
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Clarke Superior Court
Andrew J. Cobb
Western Circuit Superior Courts
Clarke Su Superior Court
Cobb
Athens ‘Board of Health
Board of Health
Colaper
Wessel
Official Notice on German Peace Report Awaited
Washington officials reported no information received at the state department or allied embassies about Germany accepting the president's peace conditions. Developments in the next hours were awaited with profound interest.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
State Department
Britain Recognizes Polish National Army as Cobelligerent
London reports the British government recognizes the Polish national army as autonomous allied and cobelligerent. Official announcement says Britain acknowledges the force as part of the allied war effort.
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Britain
Associated Press
London
Aaron Cohen Dies in Jacksonville Camp Johnston
Aaron Cohen, once of Athens, died in Jacksonville Florida at Camp Johnston. He volunteered for service, lived in Atlanta prior to enlisting, and leaves his mother Daisy Cohen and father Herman Cohen deceased. Remains to Athens by the 8 A. S. at 10:27. Pallbearers named. mourners include Frank Myers Felix Phillips Mrs Simon Michael Sam Myers.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Camp Johnston
Athens
Aaron Cohen
Daisy Cohen
Iferman Cohen
Cohen
Roe
Atlanta
Frank Myers
Felix Phillips
Simon Michael
Sam Myers
Augusta
Mr. Cohen
Herman Cohen
Liberty Loan quota in sight for Sixth District
Atlanta Ga Oct 16 Seventy per cent of the sixth federal reserve district quota of the Liberty loan is in sight and loan workers are confident the full amount will be subscribed. W C Wardlaw chairman of the district campaign committee said today. He declined to give funds on the states in the district.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Federal Reserve District
W. C. Wardlaw
Reichstag Granted Final War Peace Power
Copenhagen reports Germanys federal council accepted the proposed amendment granting the Reichstag final authority in declaring war and making peace. The move concentrates the key decision in the parliamentary body amid shifting wartime dynamics.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Germany
Federal Council
Reichstag
Mr Vines Martin Improves After Illness
The many friends of Mr. Vines Martin learn of his illness at his home in this city. He has been ill for several days but is improving and it is hoped he will soon recover and return to his business where friends enjoy calling on him.
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Vines Martin
Mr. Martin
Bargain Barn Ad Delivers Fresh Seafood and Farm Goods
Fresh Spanish Mackerel trout snapper and oysters advertised with phone contact 1476 1476. A. H. Davenport offers twelve hundred acres at 15 dollars per acre in South Georgia. Arnold Abney supplies fresh trout oysters eggs butter sweet potatoes yams and more. Deepest sympathy extended.
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South Ga
A. H. Davenport
Substantial Liberty Bond Subscriptions Hit $7 350
The Liberty Bond campaign at the Liberty Tent yielded a strong total of seven thousand three hundred fifty dollars. The effort was led by Captain Mrs. F J Myers and a dedicated committee including Mrs. A Cohen Mrs. L Funkenstein Mrs. B Flanigen Ora Hart Avery Louise Dorsey Mary Gerdine Susie Cohen Mary Harris Brumby Jennie Arnold Josephine Nicholson Natalie Bock Sagan Scudder Nina Bcudder and other volunteers who secured and sold bonds.
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Liberty
Nan
F. J. Myers
A. Cohen
L. Funkenstein
B. Flanigen
Ora Hart Avery
Louise Dorsey
Mary Gerdine
Susie Cohen
Mary’ Harris Brumby
Jennie Arnold
Josephine Nicholson
Natalie Bocock
Sagan’ Scudder” Tint
Nina’ ‘Bcudder
Army reports flu peak passed in camps
Washington on October 16 reports show Spanish influenza still spreading among civilians while army camps see a continued drop in new cases. Secretary Baker cited Surgeon General measures as bringing the disease under better control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Surgeon General
Asquith Praises Wilson Note In Parliament Speech
London October speech cites President Wilsons note as hitting the root of the matter. Asquith says the reply leaves no loophole for escape and vows Allies will destroy Prussian militarism to safeguard land and sea dominance.
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Associated Press
London
Ier Neers Agquith
Wilson
Asquith
CHIEF HOPE IS ASSURANCE OF LOAN CHAIRMEN
Washington report on the Liberty Loan shows only about half raised with $3.27 billion in total. The campaign managers in twelve districts promise better returns as final tallies near completion, with $315 million added in a single day. Officials caution remaining daily totals may be under a billion, likely peaking this weekend. Districts vary with St Louis at 85 percent and Atlanta and Philadelphia at 43 percent. Atlanta reported $81.32 million. Fresh loan figures pass in brief, Arnold & Abney listed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Palgh
Pallos
St. Louis
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Peace Terms Loom as Kaiser Suspected to Fall
Associated Press reports Washington observers believe abdication or overthrow of the Kaiser and acceptance of US peace terms hinge on how badly German military power is broken. The Hague notes Germany may answer promptly, seeking guarantees for German interests while hinting at a peaceful settlement. Officials think the peace party could already control decisive power within Berlin.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
The
Hague
Imp
Elizabeth Hughes to Speak at Athens District Conference
Miss Elizabeth Hughes Director for the Department of the Southeast of Women's World in the United War Work Campaign will be a principal speaker at the Athens district conference on October 24. Her long WW work and YWCA experience lend authority as she outlines the war work of women and urges support for the November drive.
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Elizabeth Hughes
Department of the Southeast of Women's World
United War Work Campaign
Athens
Miss Hughes
Department of the Southeast
Young Women’s Christian Association
War Work Council
U. W
Women’s Committee
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