Allied and German Fronts See Pressure as Progress Grows
Allied armies in France and Belgium push back German lines with foot by foot gains amid stubborn resistance. British Haig’s forces advance from Lecatean to the Scheldt while Verdun reports speak of repulsed counterattacks and 2000 prisoners taken. Belgian government moves to Bruges as western Flanders is freed.
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France
Belgium
Valenciennes
Geeerg
S¢Veral
Haig
London
Lecatean
Scheldt
Over 2 Million Soldiers Embark for Overseas
President reacts to Secretary Baker's note on a vast overseas embarkation as more than two million American soldiers have boarded ships for duty abroad. The White House confirms government unity and progress in directing the military program amid war efforts.
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Baker
War and Navy Departments
Tumulty
National Council Assumes Direction in Agram War News
The central executive committee elected October 5 by the National Council of Slovenes Croatians and Serbians at Agram will immediately assume political direction for those nationalities and push for a sovereign democratic state. Red Cross relief in Athens continues with volunteers surpassing quotas and sending linen goods, bath towels, handkerchiefs, and sheets to assist “our dear boys” in wartime.
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National Council
Basel
Switzerland
Hayas
National Council of
Agram
RED Cross
Athens
Barrett Phinizy
Walter bin
Simon Michael
Max. Meas
Yow
Fred Devis
David. McNeil
Hammond Swinson
Leroy Percy
Walter Jones
Astro Fins CO Head Lettuce, Patter Teans, Orten Greenhard Cabbage
Astro Fins Company faced off against Abney in a local contest featuring Lettuce, Teans, and Cabbage. Orten Greenhard led a varied lineup including Lettuce and Cabbage to a decisive performance.
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Astro Fins CO
Wilson Answers German Note on Armistice Terms
Washington reports President Wilson delivered the German plea for armistice and peace to the allies with a stance that no armistice is acceptable unless it prevents Germany from renewing hostilities. He warns that peace must mean surrender to the military leaders and monarchial autocrats, and notes allied governments have been informed of his position. Exchanges followed the wireless transmission of Germany’s reply.
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Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
Germany
United States
Toni
Gewil
Éten
Prussia
Allies acquainted with terms for armistice talks
London dispatch says allied governments, after continual communications, are perfectly acquainted with the terms upon which negotiations for an armistice may proceed.
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London
Reuter
Athens Red Cross Chapter Elects New Officers and Committees
The Athens Chapter American Red Cross held a chamber of commerce meeting to elect officers for the coming year and appoint committees. The roster includes Chairmen and executive members, promising renewed vigor and more efficient service from the active chapter and its auxiliaries.
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Athens
American Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
Cucre'an
Sdax
Michael
Athens War Savings Drive Report Urges Duty and Boost
The Women’s Committee reports intense effort in Georgia for War Savings Week from November 4. Clarke County leads but lags behind the state quota with only two months left. Georgia must raise per capita purchases to meet the goal, urging heavy sacrifices and doubled effort from all able residents to pull the state out of its low ranking.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Surprise Note Pushes German Peace Talks Forward
President’s course in continuing discussions with Germany and sending an armistice and peace request drew mixed reactions. Senator Lodge voiced surprise at the note and urged urgency while officials said the demand for surrender would hasten the Kaiser’s overthrow. Senator Hitchcock supported the reply, saying it would pressure Germany and its rulers.
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Senator Lodge
Senate
America
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
Washington
Epidemic Shown Improves Across Camps
Reports from the public health service and army show continued improvement in the influenza outbreak at army camps across several states. Total cases stood at 2,783 with 327 deaths, while freight movement and passenger traffic have declined due to the epidemic.
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Associated Press
Washington
Army
Public Health Service
Five Russians Found Guilty in Espionage Trial
Five or six Russians on trial in federal court for violating the espionage act were found guilty tonight. The defendants, avowed anarchists, sought to cast doubt on the evidence and the revelation of German and Bolshevik ties.
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Assdciated
New York
Sizeon Revelsons
Athens and Clarke County Fourth Liberty Loan drive ends
A public report by Mrs. Billups Phinizy details the completion of the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign by the Women’s Committee of Athens and Clarke County. The document praises leadership, thanks volunteers, banks, media outlets, and local entities for their nationwide war effort support, highlighting strong community participation and patriotic sentiment in 1918.
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Women's Committee of
Athens
Clarke County
Billups Phinizy
Liberty Loan
Pliintay
Jomeén
Liberty Y. M.C. A
Athens Banner
Athens Herald
Rickar
Forbes
Thweatt
Tabscot
Funzenstein
Opera House
Mixa Johnné Smith
Lucy Cobb
Billups Phiniby
Edward A. Gueat
Ghent Evacuation Update Amidst Ghent Turmoil
Ghent evacuation proceeded amid confusion as dispatches from Sasvan Geot note hasty measures. The Jatt boats in Ghent are being moved quickly, with prices listed for produce including celery and lettuce.
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Asterdam
Ghent
Tata
Syiem
Sasvan
Geot
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