Senate still discusses the plea of Wilson
Washington October 28 the senate debated peace negotiations and the president's appeal for a democratic congress as partisan tensions rise. Knox of Pennsylvania opened the discussion criticizing peace terms with central powers while Hitchcock Nebraska led Democratic defense of the president amid adjournment plans before the election.
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Associated Press
Washington
Democratc Congress
Senate
Knox
Pennsylvania
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Caillaux and Luxburg Negotiations Revealed
New York Oct. 28 startling disclosures show Count James Minotto, interned enemy alien and deputy state attorney general Beck er announced, detailing alleged talks by George Caillaux former French premier and Count Von Luxburg former German minister to Argentina to restore Caillaux to power in Paris in 1915 and push a separate peace with Germany. The deposition, son-in-law of Louis Swift, has been sent to the French ambassador in Washington for use at Caillaux's high treason trial opening in Paris tomorrow.
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Associated Press
New York
George Caiillaux
France
Count von Luxburg
Argentina
Caillaux
Paris
Germany
James Minotto
Becker
Minotto
Louis Swift
Washington
Flight Stable: Pilot Lets Plane Fly Itself for Twenty Miles
In France at American Aerodrome on Sept 30 an airman demonstrated self controlled flight by releasing all controls for twenty miles mid air. He landed safely and joked you couldn't do that with an automobile while comparing the feat to auto travel.
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France
University Reopens All Branches After Health Ban
Following the Athens Board of Health lifting the ban and improved campus conditions, the university resumes classes in all departments. Most students return from homes during quarantine, with Lucy Cobb reopening too. The institution reports only one mild influenza case and praises handling of the situation.
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Athens Board of Health
University
Tne
Lucy Cobb
Lucy” Cobb
Transfer Control of Leadership Is Roosevelt Then Plea
Theodore Roosevelt urged voters to transfer control of leadership to Republicans to back a democratic majority in Congress. He argued a Republican victory would show allies America will push for unconditional surrender and combat pro German, pacifist, Bolshevik, and Germanized socialist elements. He blamed Democrats for extreme partisan politics during wartime.
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Associated Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
America
Democratic Party
Glass One Men Eligible for Line Officers Training
Amendment extends eligibility for individual induction to line officers training schools to class one registrants who registered before September 12, 1918. The change was sent via telegram from the adjutant general to the Southeastern Department and forwarded to the commandant of the University students' Army Training Corps.
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Department
Adjutant General of the Army
Southeastern Department
University Students’ Army Training Corps
Adjutant General
No plan to call all men up to age 45 by Jan first
Secretary Baker said the War Department does not intend to draft every man to age 45 by January 1. He stated that draft intake is proceeding as fast as shipments out and that peace talks will not slow war work. He discredited reports credited to John R. Mott.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Beker
John R. Mott
Baker
Federal Court and Election Set for November Fifth
Judge William T. Newman announced that November fifth is the general election day and the court session date. He will not reach Athens until the afternoon, traveling via the Seaboard vestibule.
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William T. Newman
Athens
Seaboard
Increase in new influenza cases at army camps
Washington October 28. Influenza and pneumonia rose sharply in army camps during the eight hours ending at noon today. Surgeons attribute the jump to new arrivals in the south and southwest. Sunday's influenza total rose to 2,486 from 1,602 Saturday, with a further rise to 2,831 cases today.
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Washington
Germany Toys And Goods Barred by Law Urged
New York October 28 The toy makers association of America adopts a resolution urging rapid passage by Congress of a law barring landing of German made toys and German merchandise until the Central empires accept allied peace terms. A shipment of 7 000 cases of German toys worth about a million dollars arrived here last week after two years in detention in Holland.
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New York
Congress
Toy Makers’ Association of America
Holland
Standard of Care of Our Soldiers Highest in World
Major General Ireland head of the medical department of the American Expeditionary Forces arrived to succeed Gorgas as surgeon general. He said the medical care for American soldiers is the highest in the world and that only 43 men in 1 000 were ill, including wounded.
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Atlantic
Ireland
American Expeditionary Forces
Gorgas
United States Army
Pershing
France
Seaplanes Complete Record Coastline Flight to Pensacola
Three seaplanes finished an unprecedented naval aviation voyage, reaching Pensacola after flying along the coast from Philadelphia. They departed Philadelphia in the morning and Miami en route, completing the coast-hugging trip this afternoon.
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Pensacola
Fla
Philadeltpas
Philadelphia
Miami
Austria Accepts Wilsons Peace Conditions for Armistice
Austria Hungary replies to President Wilson announcing readiness to begin peace negotiations without delay and to arrange an immediate armistice on all fronts. The note asks Wilson to initiate overtures, while observers note Austria may seek favorable terms amid internal unrest and possible separation from Germany.
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Austria Hungary
Amsterdam
Austria
Wilson
Basel
Austro-Hungary
Germany answers Wilson on armistice terms from Solf
Copenhagen Oct 27 Germany replies to President Wilson stating the German government has acknowledged the US message. It notes constitutional changes placing power with the people’s government and that military powers are under it, and says Germany awaits armistice proposals as a step toward a just peace.
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Copenhagen
A. P
Germany
Wilson
United States
Allied Armies Press Drive Toward Rhine
Allied forces continue offensives on multiple fronts with decisive progress. German lines in France disintegrate while Austrians fall back in Italy and British push toward Valence, Syria, and Mesopotamia. Prisoners and artillery gains reported as operations proceed on Oct 28.
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Rhine
France
Italy
Syria
Mesopotamia
British Army Becomes Democratic In War Years
London Sept 30 Correspondence of The Associated Press. A result of the war is the democratization of the British army and it is seen as likely that a large standing army after peace will include many men of birth and education. Differences of social caste fade as all join in service under Lord Kitchener. An officer once balked at dining with a private soldier. the reply was The soldier is my brother. England today counts among its ranks many of her proudest sons including the Earl of Crawford serving as a hospital orderly. Some refuse commissions.
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London
Associated Press
England
Lord Kitchener
Earl of Crawford
Capt. W. L. Erwin Visits Athens
Capt. William L. Erwin is in the city for a few days visiting relatives and friends. He will be located at Camp Wheeler from now on to the delight of his many friends. Capt. Erwin was at Camp Dick for some time but due to quarantine he did not enter service there and was sent to Camp Wheeler.
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Capt
Erwin
Camp Wheeler
William L. Erwin
Camp Dick
Officer Candidates Needed for Central Officers Training School
Central Officers Training School at Camp Fremont California seeks infantry candidates for a two month program. Applicants should apply early as the camp opens November 26. Applications are received by the Commanding Officer Students Army Training Corps University of Georgia.
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Central Officers' Training School
Camp
Fremont
Calif
Army Training Corps
University of Georga
Crawford Widow Evie Bray Hopkins Dies In Georgia
Mrs Evie Bray Hopkins dies at Crawford Georgia after a long illness. She leaves three children Louis Cary and Gladys Hopkins, parents Mr and Mrs T C Bray, sisters Mesdames England, brothers E L and W R Bray Crawford J A Bray Waynesboro and Woodie Bray with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Funeral held at grave with pastor Rev Hardaway flowers reflecting her life.
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Crawford
Evie Bray Hopkins
Hardaway
Mrs. Hopkins
Louis, Cary
Gladys’ Hopkins
T. C. Bray
Mesdames R. M
C. J. England
Messrs. E. L. and
W. R. Bray
J. A. Bray
Waynesboro
Woodie Bray
France
Lettland emerges as potential new nation after war
Aug 31 Petrograd report outlines Lettish demand for a homeland of about 2.6 million people spanning Courland Livonia and parts of Vitebsk. Letts form the majority in the proposed Lettland with 68 percent, seeking international neutrality guarantees and protection from German influence.
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Petrograd
Norway
Lettland
Livonia
Courland
Chanros
Vitebsk
Dvinsk
Luzvin
Rechitzé
Denmark
Italy
Great Britain
Switzerland
Rigau
Libau
Windau
Baltic Sea
Russia
Baltic
Commerce Physician Dr W B Hardman Dies of Pneumonia
Dr Will Hardman a Commerce physician and surgeon died after two weeks of influenza and pneumonia. He chaired Mercer University trustees, presided over local banks and mills, toured Europe with physicians in 1914, and is survived by four children, four brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at his residence at eleven o'clock.
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Commerce
W. B. Hardman
Will Hardman
Mercer University
L. G. Hardman
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York City
M. FP. Nelms
Audteas
Georgia
Hardman
Georgia Medical Society
American Medical Associaton
Europe
Lelon
F.C. McConnell
Avante
W. I. Culbertson
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