War news from London predicts quick German capitulation
A Universal News dispatch from London cites political circles arguing Germany will capitulate in ten weeks with Austria and Turkey to quit within two weeks. American forces north of Verdun push near Bantheville and Hill 281 as Haig’s troops drive northeast, nearing the Valenciennes railway and the Maubeuge approaches.
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Universal News
London
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Verdun
Bantheville
America
Haig
Valcenciennes-Hirson
Trade Unionists urged to contribute to war work fund
The California State Federation of Labor at its San Diego 1918 convention unanimously endorsed the United War Work Campaign. It urges every trade unionist to contribute to the fund aiding eight organizations serving soldiers and sailors with a November 11 to November 18 drive, led by Wilson.
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California State Federation of Labor
San Diego
United War Work Campaign
Wilson
American Library Association
Jewish Welfare Board
United States Army and Navy
National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
War Camp Community Service
Young Men’s Christian Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
State Federation of Labor
United War
Individua
Daniel’c. Murphy
Paul Scuarremena
Sec-Treasg
Influence of the Home on the Front Lines in World War I
The article notes the American home influence guiding soldiers abroad through seven welfare groups. It describes overseas huts providing leisure, entertainment, and care mirroring home life. A United War Work Campaign drive runs November 11 to 18 to support the effort.
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Y.M.C. A
Jewish Welfare Board
Salvation Army
K. of C
War Camp Community Service
United War Work Campaign
Bounce the Kaiser
President Wilson declares that lasting world peace requires blunt speech and that the U S cannot deal with Germany unless its leaders are veritable constitutional rulers of the German people and genuine representatives of Germany. He insists past German policy makers cannot be trusted.
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Wilson
Germany
United States
Forces Resume Ghent Assault Amid Difficult Terrain
In the center Foch has slowed the cleaning out process temporarily in the north while a renewed push toward Ghent may begin at any hour. The ground for today’s attack is very difficult, crossed by rivulets swollen as badly as the Selle.
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Foch
Ghent
Barstow News Roundup Amid War Efforts and Local Industry
A long Barstow town note chronicles community movements including A A Turner sailing to San Francisco to prepare a Cuba post. Miss Flora Allen ill with influenza in Needles. local drivers and traders aiding Liberty Loan campaigns. school closures and Red Cross work. train derailment near Hackberry with no injuries. Daggett’s move to Fresno. Calico silver claims shipping ore. and influenza impacts on public gatherings and theater closures.
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Flora Allen
Barstow
Barstow Women’s Committee Delivers Strong County Showing
Barstow’s Women’s Liberty Loan Committee led by Mrs. E L Pitcher reports bonds totaling 25000 from the Fourth Liberty Loan drive with 17000 credited to San Bernardino County. Mrs Electa L Pitcher receives commendation from Mrs J W Barron for the Barstow district’s top county performance.
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Women’s Liberty Loan Committee of
Barstow
E. L. Pitcher
B. FP. Gouldin
BP. N. Lose
C. J. Garver
L. ©. Powell
Mis
Elizabeth Miller
J. W. Barton
San Bernadino County
J. W. Barron
San Bernardino Co. Women’s Liberty Loan Committee
Barstow Wins Honor Flag in San Bernardino County Campaign
Acknowledgment from the county committee thanks A. G. Kendall for leading Barstow to an honor flag in the San Bernardino County campaign. The note urges continued organization and future effort to maintain the momentum.
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P. S
San Bernardino County
Barstow
A. G. Kendall, Co. Ch
Hesperia salvage drives Fourth Liberty Loan drive
A. W. Cole and Mrs. Cole moved a truckload of salvaged goods to San Bernardino and sold over $20 to junk dealers while inviting more junk for the Red Cross. The couple plan to move to Orange after harvest and offer to speak on salvage at the Barstow Red Cross.
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A. W. Cole
Hesperia Red Cross
Mr. Cole
Los Angeles
Orange
Red Cross
President Wilson rejects Germany note over peace terms
President Wilson's reply to Germany's latest note signals that Kaiser Wilhelm must be ousted to secure lasting peace. The stance underscores a hardline approach and a shift toward decisive diplomatic action.
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Wilson
Germany
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London River
Valenciennes
Boise 1’Eveque
Valienciennes-Solesmes-Avesnes
Valenciennes-Hirson
Maubeuge
A. A. Turner
San Francisco
J. Wallace
Nora McNece
W. J. Jacobs
Pueblo
Colo
Lieutenant Jacobs
Roscoe Goodwell
C. F. Price
Parent Teachers Association
James Connor
Hackburry
Arizona
Harold Janss
Liberty Loan Campaign
Dr. Anderson
Garcelon of
Victorville
Bobby Byrne
Harvey House
Bobby
Homer Martin
B. F. Stelter
F. McIntyre
Superior Valley
McIntyre
Los Angeles Times
Pitcher
San Bernardino
Women
The
Liberty Loan
Geo. J. Lingenfelder
Daggett
Fresno
Lingenfelder
Santa Fe
O. F. Ross
Johannesburg
T . Lane & Cheatham
Calico
Dorothy Wellington
Bertha Kennedy
John Sturnackle
Mr. Rogers
Sturnackle
State Medical Board
Selective Board
Patric Murphy
Needles
A. H. Pendleton
F. M. Collins
Santa Fe Hospital
E. T. Hillis
Hesperia
Riverview Rancho
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