Allies Fight Stubbornly as German Offensives Press
Pershing reports repulsed German counterattacks on Verdun with heavy losses while British gains yield about 2,000 prisoners. Americans push north of Bantheville with hills like Two Ninety Seven and Two Eighty One captured, giving command of Clery le Grand valley. British third and fourth armies break through near Valenciennes, seizing villages and several thousand prisoners. Haig reports gains across the front from Lecatean to the Scheldt. Belgian government to relocate administration to Bruges.
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Washington
Verdun
Pershing
War Départment
Oet
Bantheville
Brieulles
Clery le Grand
London River
France
Valenciennes
Help Raise War Fund to Ease Soldiers' Burdens at Front
Athens and Meigs district launches drive for United War Work Fund of 270.5 million to aid troops through Y M C A Y M C A Catholic War Council Jewish Welfare Board War Camp Community Service American Library Association and Salvation Army. Campaign runs to November 18 with a county goal of 25,000 dollars and district quotas listed.
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Athens
United War Work Fund
War Department
Wilson
J. A. Weir
K. R. Hodgson
J. E. Talmadge
D. C. Barrow
James W. Morton
James W. Morton, Rural Prof. $. W. Sanford
Jerre M. Pound
Morton
Uncle Sam
Y. Mo. A
America
France
Lietampa
Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Army
United War
Sammy
Mother
Tim
United War Fund
State of Georgia
Georgia
Clarke Segs Greene
Wilson Answers German Note On Armistice Terms
The president submitted Germany’s plea for an armistice to the allies and warned that peace can come only with Germany surrendering to terms that prevent renewal of hostilities. He rejected German protests, noting the Kaiser’s influence remains and urging decisive concessions. Exchanges followed the wireless broadcast of the German reply.
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Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
Germany
United States
Prussia
War Savings Week Plans Urge Clarke County Help
Athens urges Georgia to rise from last in War Savings activity during War Savings Week starting November 4. Clarke County leads among counties but still trails the state quota by 11.25 per capita with two months left. Officials call on all residents to buy more, doubling or quadrupling current holdings to restore Clarke County’s good name.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Allied governments agreed on terms for armistice talks
London reports that allied governments, after continual communications, are perfectly acquainted with and agreed upon the terms under which negotiations for an armistice may proceed.
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London
Reuter
Athens Red Cross Elects Officers and Committees
At a meeting of the Athens Chapter American Red Cross in the Chamber of Commerce officers were elected for the year and committees named. J F Tibbetts is chairman, Max Michael secretary, John White Morton treasurer. The roster includes vice chairman Jack Talmadge and numerous committee heads across membership, finance, education, nursing, canteen, motor corps, civilian and military relief, publicity, and executive members from the city.
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Athena
American Red Cross
Chamber of Commerce
J. FB. Tibbetts
Max Michael
J. F. Tibbetts
Jack Talmadge
John White Morton
W. T. Forbes
C. H. Phinizy
J. Lutstrat
W. da Hooper
Henry C Rhodes
Mary D. Lyndon
J. C. Bloomfield
C. H. Newton
Billups Phinizy
8. V. Sanford
Motor Corps
Ralph Hodgson
A. G. Richards
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
Geo. D. Thomas
E. L. Griggs
B. K. Lumpkin
J. P. Proctor
T. P. Stanley
John B. Talmadge, Jr
M. We Welch
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 Sisson revelations about German and Bolshevik duplicity.
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Associated Press
New York
Sisson
Ghent Evacuation In Full Swing Amid War Rush
A Telefraat dispatch from Sasvan Gent reports Ghent evacuation under way with last boats loaded for Zolsaete near the Dutch frontier as the city moves to abandon the area in haste.
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Ghent
Amsterdam
Telefraat
Sasvan
Gent
Zolsaete
Reichstag Backs Maximilian Chancellor After Debate
The German Reichstag, after a brief debate, unanimously adopted a resolution approving Prince Maximilian's statement and expressing confidence in the new chancellor. Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam notes the endorsement and the unity of the chamber.
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Associated Press
London
Reichstax
Maximilian
Amsterdam
Capital Taken by Surprise by the Answer
Woestington, Oct. 23. Disapproval of the president course in continuing discussions with Germany and in sending the armistice note was voiced by Senator Lodge. Officials approved the note saying it demanded surrender and would hasten Kaiser warlords overthrow. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska praised the reply predicting a political crisis in Germany. The note took Washington by surprise as an answer was unexpected.
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Associated Presa
Woestingtom
Senator Lodge
Senate
America
Hitencock
Nebraska
Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
Washington
Over 2 Million Soldiers Embark For Overseas War Duty
Washington reports the president’s reply to Germany with Baker and White House correspondence showing more than two million American soldiers have embarked overseas during the war. The president praises the military program as vital to liberating the world, noting government unity and steady naval efforts.
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Washington
Germany
White House
Baker
War
Navy
Epidemic Shown Decreasing at Army Camps
Reports from the public health service and army surgeon general show continued improvement in the influenza situation at army camps across several states. New cases totaled 2.73 percent with 327 deaths. freight movement and passenger traffic have declined.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Army Suregeon Generals Office
Women’s Committee Raised 612050 For Fourth Liberty Loan
Athens and Clarke county report record fundraising for the Fourth Liberty Loan led by Mrs. Billups Phinizy. Campaign included Y M C A intensive drives October 9 10 rural districts and tent efforts totaling 612050 with praise for volunteers and supporters including banks the Athens Banner and Athens Herald.
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Athens
Clarke County
Billups Phinizy
Phinizy
Aes Cescedar
Banks
Athens Banner
Athens Herald
Forbes
Thwéatt
Funkenstein
Opera House
Jennie Smith
Lucy Cobb
Gillups Phinny
Clarke County Fourth Liberty Loan
Edward A. Guest
Germans Oppress Polish People In Occupied Areas
Reports from Siedleiz district describe enforced labor deportations to Prussia and conscription of boys and girls. Taxes, a 25 mark per person poll tax, and clergy fines followed, with priests jailed for removing price tags. Local authorities later clarified bail vs fine. Mr. G. O. Griffith of Danielsville went to the city yesterday.
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Siedleeiiz
Prussia
Jali
G. O. Griffith
Danielsville
City
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Grand Pre
Haig
Lecatean
Scheldt
Havre
Flanders
Hainault
Bruges
Women's Committee
Reichstag
Clarke
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