Germany’s Note to Wilson Signals Quest for Peace
Washington reports Germany’s note to the president is seen as an awkward bid for peace terms. Observers say the Berlin government now appears to be backed by a broad German majority seeking peace, possibly aided by disaffected middle classes ready to discard autocratic control.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
United States
Lansing
Berlin
Belgium
France
Foch
Harden Urges Kaiser to Accept Hard Peace
Maximilian Harden told about a thousand listeners in Berlin that the Kaiser should surrender when the fortress fails and accept the hard terms of peace. He called on the Kaiser to declare readiness and to become the first citizen of a new Germany in quick terms.
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Amsterdam
Associated Press
Germany
Maximilian Harden
Berlin
Germany replies to Wilson note denies cruelty claims
London reports Germany answers President Wilson’s note proposing a neutral commission to clear alleged inhuman acts. Berlin says it forbids torpedoing passenger ships and seeks peace by justice. Germany cites constitutional change for representation in war decisions and outlines armistice bases and civilian protection rules.
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London
Wilson
Hte
Germany
United States
Reichstag
Corporal Burnside Wounded in France
Corporal Thomas Burnside of the American Expeditionary Forces in France has been wounded and is recovering in a hospital. A letter dated September 15 from the hospital says he was shot through the stomach by a German machine gun on August 24 and is receiving good care from doctors and nurses. He expresses optimism about recovery and asks his mother not to worry.
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Burnside
F. Wi
France
Thomas &. Burnside
Siberia Cooperative Unions Rally to Support Provisional Siberian Government
Tokio dispatch reports Arcady Petroff stating cooperative unions in Siberia unify villagers and counties into one support network for the Provisional Government. He claims 29 bodies with about 100,000 former regime officers and liberals back coordinated self rule, aiding arms, munitions, food, and clothing for anti Bolshevik forces.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Siberia
Siberian
Arcady Petrol
Autonomous
Petroff
Coord
How Start Is Made For Air Raid On Hung
An Associated Press correspondent details American aviators in France preparing for a raid into German territory. Lt. Gunderlach leads a squadron through critique, assembly, and final takeoff as the planes form a tight, pennant-marked formation.
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France
Associated Press
America
Caucasus State Suffering in Turbulent Postwar Era
Moscow reports that after Brest-Litovsk Russia ceded Kars and Batoum to Turkey. Armenian massacres and Bolshevik influence fueled resistance in the Caucasus, but Turkish forces under German command overwhelmed factions. Trans-Caucasian unity collapsed. Georgia became independent briefly, then yielded to Turkish occupation and dissolution.
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Moscow
Russia
Caucasus
Brest-Litovak
Kars
Batoum
Turkey
Georgia
TransCaucasia
I. Tzet¢tefli
New
Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R Cancelled Meeting This Week
Notice states the Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R will not hold the regular meeting this week due to a Board of Health directive forbidding gatherings until after the 28th. The executive board is to meet Tuesday at 12 o clock with Regent Mrs Julius Talmadge to address immediate business.
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Elijah Clarke
Board of Health
Julius Talmadge
Allied Armies Drive Huns Back Near Belgium France
Allied forces press on despite peace efforts. British and American troops push along fronts in Belgium and France, crossing canals and nearing Valenciennes. Americans seize Rappe Wood and Hill Two Ninety Nine northwest of Verdun. British reach near Tournai and cut Valenciennes railway. France reports MesterCours recapture near Oise region.
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Associated Press
Belgium
France
Canal
Valenciennes
Hirson
Verdun
Scheldt Canal
Tournai
Rappe Wood
Our Soldiers Are Studied by the People of France
Behind Allied lines in Prance on Oct 21 the American soldier captivates French troops and citizens. They praise his earnest conduct on parade and in work, compare his resolve with British troops, and note the Yank’s fondness for chocolates, fortifications of affection, and his band playing in the evening.
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France
Prand
Pigeon Delivers Brief Word After Naval Air Skirmish
London reports a carrier pigeon, wounded with blood from an eye, delivering the single word Attacked. It was one of four pigeons taken from patrol duties in the North Sea as a German patrol of at least six aircraft swarmed the area. Officials say the battle ended with the German planes retreating.
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London
North Sea
Unique request aids Argentine sailors in Mexican train pass
Mexican papers report President Carranza asked rebel Diaz to allow a train carrying Argentine sailors to move through Vera Cruz territory unmolested during Independence Day observances. Diaz reportedly granted the request on the condition that no Mexican troops escort the train, and the train arrived safely without incident.
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Paurez
Mex
Felix Duaz
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Sallora
Mexico City
Dias Rebes
Diaz
Building Permits Notice For War Board Rules
War Industries Board permits for new buildings repairs and completion of structures explained by the local committee chaired by H J Rowe J H Dozier and Capt J Barnett. Applicants must file petitions before contracting. rules include stay of ongoing non war work and limits on material sales for repairs up to 3500 dollars.
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War Industries’ Board
Messrs
H. J. Rowe
J. H. Dozier
Capt. J. Barnett
Weeny
War Industries Board
Eecariah Ahipper
Georgia
North Carolina
Dforest District
Pigeon Service in War Ends With Heroic Messages
The article notes pigeons used in war delivering crucial messages and saving airmen. One bird sacrificed itself delivering a code that rescued six British airmen adrift in the North Sea after a wreck. The pigeon died from exhaustion after completing its mission.
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North Sea
Civilians Eligible for Infantry Officers' School Training
Civilians in Georgia may apply for entry to the Infantry Officers Training School at Camp Fremont California beginning December 1 1918. Applicants must meet oral service and draft rules, with options to apply via Stay Tank Officer of the Students Training Corps at Georgia schools including Athens University of Georgia Milledgeville Gordon Institute North Georgia College and more.
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Georgia
Infantry Officers’ Training School
Camp Freemont
California
Henry G. Sharpe
Southeastern Department
Charleston
Infantry Central
Students Training Corps
University of ‘Gborsia
Athens
Georgia Military Academy
College Park
Military, College
Milledgeville
Gordon
North Georgia Cultural College
Datlonega
Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta
Meforr University
Macon
Spanish flu epidemic urged action and home care
Dr Edward P. Davis of the Volunteer Medical Service Corps pleads with citizens to combat the influenza outbreak by thorough cleaning, fresh air, and minimal medical resources. Emphasizes cooperation with health authorities, districting medical forces, and avoiding unnecessary surgeries during the epidemic.
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I. H. Gons
National Defense
Edward P. Davis
Th Vounteer Medical Department
Washington, D. C
Davis
Dr. Gons
Volunteer Medical Service Corps
Council of National Defense
Boards of Health
United States Public Health
Army
Navy
Corm
Amy
Plates Public Health Service
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Local Resident
John Henry Becker of Lumpkin Street vouches for Doan's Kidney Pills after ten years of use with kidney pain and irregularity. He reports consistent relief and endorses the product, priced at 60 cents, available at all dealers.
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Athens
John Henry Becker
Lumpkin St
Dean
Doan
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Haig
Franc
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Lilld
Holland
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Courtrai
Tovurnai
Paris
Pie
Pebecourt
Mestrecourt
WAR_ INDUSTRIES BOARD
Infantry Officers
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