War Progress Reports From Fronts Abroad
Western Newspaper Union reports Allied successes in France and Serbia. Cambrai falls, Laon and Berry- Au-Bac captured, Nish occupied by Entente forces, Meuse actions near Verdun progress, Grand Pre station taken, and American British advances yield thousands of prisoners and weapon captures.
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Cambrai
Berry- Au--Bac
Paris
Nish
Serbia
Berlin
Chemin Des- Dames
Laon
France
Champagne
London
Serre
Lissonne
Douai
Montrecourt
Faubourg Des Querchin
Flers
Haig
Argonne
Grand Pre Gap
Grand Pre
Global War News and Political Shifts Highlight October
Influenza spreads in Switzerland as Finland’s landtag elects Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse king. During September German air losses on the western front total 548, while French railways may come under state control during hostilities. Otranto Kashmir collision claims American service members and London reports vanquished German prisoners near Le Cateau. Britain’s Maurice cites 1,000,000 German casualties since the Marne. Constantinople ministerial changes seen as surrender prep, Dardanelles guarantee hinted. Grey voices cautious peace optimism and Wilson’s reply lauded. Amsterdam Express notes Berlin’s peace euphoria. Canadian casualty list shows several Americans wounded in Ottawa report.
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Switzerland
Frederick Charles of Hesse
Finland
Landtag
London
London Daily News
Frederick Maurice
Marne
Vienna
Budapest
Constantinople
Turkey
Dardanelles
Viscount Grey
Wilson
Amsterdam
Daily Express
Berlin
Germany
Ottawa
J. H. Bas
San Bernardino
Cal
H. Wallace
Colorado Springs
Colo
C. Krugstadt
Baker
Ore
H. A. Cannell
South Bend
Wash
Bloomfield
Neb
P. A. Disney
Tacoma
M. Wiley
Cheyenne
Wyo
T. Gordon
Seattle
F. Goldthoro
Helena
Mont
A. Labay
Influenza Spreads West as Fire Toll Near Duluth Climbs
Epidemic reports show influenza easing in eastern states while middle and far west areas suffer. Duluth fire disaster victims may total 800 to 900, with other notices of aviator Lieut. Nutt and a Kansas City Liberty Loan canvass prompting a quick parade after Wilson terms accepted.
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Middle
Far West
Duluth, Minn
C. C. Nutt
Houston
Tex
Denver
Liberty Loan Committee
Kansas City
Washington
Wilson
Sugar Sale Rules Tighten As Two Pound Monthly Allowance Remains
Washington reports revised sugar sale rules limit consumer purchases to one pound at a time though the monthly per person limit stays at two pounds. The German note says Berlin accepts Wilson terms and seeks a mixed commission to arrange an armistice details. Two officers and eleven enlisted men were lost in a collision involving the U S S Shaw. thirteen others injured. Liberty Day drives add to war loan totals of six billion dollars. Treasury condemns merchant use of War Savings Stamps as purchase premiums.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Navy Department
Treasury
Promoter Eddie Pitts to Attend Training School
Eddie Pitts, Denver sports promoter, signs with radio corps and will travel to a training school likely at Fort Collins. Lieut. Daniel W. Knowlton, Colorado Springs football star, promoted to captain in field artillery and serving as U S instructor. Colorado College football practice near collapse with only eighteen of fifty three candidates responding. first team players in quarantine.
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Eddie Pitts
Denver
Radio Corps
Fort Collins
Daniel W. Knowlton
Colorado Springs
Field Artillery
United States
Colorado College
Finland Seeks German Troop Withdrawal and War News
The Finnish government asks Germany to remove troops from Finland. Walter Hines Page arrives in New York critically ill after leaving England. News covers U boat losses, Liberty loan progress, and new explosives law restricting precious metals. Allies report over 500000 prisoners since July.
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Walter Hines Page
Great Britain
New York
England
Wilsons peace note tested by German reply question
Washington moves test whether Germany accepts the U.S. terms and seeks candor on aims. The note asks if Berlin means to discuss terms or merely details, and insists on full withdrawal of forces from invaded territories before any armistice talks. Lansing forwards the questions to the German chancellor with formal assurances.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Switzerland
United States
Congress of the
Robert Lansing
General Diaz Urges Guard Against Peace Delusions
General Diaz commander in chief of the Italian army issues a general order warning soldiers that the enemy remains on Italian, French and Belgian soil. He calls them not to be weakened by peace hopes and to stay ready to crush the foe if peace offers prove to be a fresh form of old guile.
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Washington
Diaz
Spanish Cabinet Resigns Led by Antonio Maura
Madrid reports that the entire Spanish cabinet under Antonio Maura has resigned. The government was formed last March and now steps down.
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Madrid
Antonio Maura
Washington wheat crop forecast at 918 million bushels
The department of agriculture announces preliminary 1919 wheat production at 918,920,000 bushels with winter wheat 555,725,000 and spring wheat 363,195,000. Other crops include corn 2,717,775,000. oats 1,535,297,000. barley 236,505,000. and tobacco 1,265,362,000 pounds.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Colonel at Camp Grant Slays Self
Colonel Charles B. Hagadorn acting commandant at Camp Grant Illinois killed himself. The incident occurred at the post and is reported as a death by his own action. Official details and casualty confirmation followed.
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Camp Grant
Self
Ill
Col
Charles B. Hagadorn
Allies Unite in Mighty Blow
London reports British and American forces advancing to about three miles along a twenty mile front from St. Quentin to Cambrai. The joint front of British American and French troops has launched a major drive, driving the enemy back two to five miles from key tactical positions.
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London
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Arizona State News Highlights Blues and Developments
Arizona State Fair dates set for Phoenix November 11 to 16. W S stamps sold in Bisbee. Capitol addition work starts in Phoenix. Farmerettes roam cotton areas near Yuma. Dundee Arizona development resumes after suspension. Deputy sheriff Ajo Al Keith killed in Roosevelt road crash. Arizona sugar allotment rises to 816000 pounds in October. Jerome Verde ore shipments run 20 to 25 tons daily. A company of soldiers guards Jerome to deter SWW outbreaks. Harry Kay named Secretary of State candidate. Liberty Day boosts Fourth Liberty Bond drives. Kellis reported killed in France. son of Wickenburg residents. Box seats for state fair reservations under way. Jerome bond project passes 79 to 18 for fire protection. Douglas port ships 357 ore cars in September totaling 4217 tons. Four held in Douglas on charges of unnatural practices. Copper company exemptions sought for workers. Cotton pickers scarce in Buckeye. Papagos resist low pay. Mine accident at United Verde kills Ed Williams in Jerome. Fire damages large Copper Hill trestle near Globe. Spanish influenza cases rise in Winslow. doctors requested. Mapped copper output shows monthly gains. State food admin returns to Phoenix. cotton seed price pact set. Regions report influenza cases in multiple cities.
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Capitol
Phoenix
Yuma
Dundee Arizona
al Keith
Ajo
Roosevelt Road
Arizona
Barney B. Kellis
France
A. J. Killis
Wickenburg
Fair Commission
Jerome
Douglas
Mexico
Alejandro Quintana
Jose Lopez
Manuel Mendez
Mitchel Curley
New Cornelia Copper Company
Buckeye
United Verde
Ed. Williams
Copper Hill
Arizona Hastern
Globe
Winslow
Black River District
Winkleman
Calumet & Arizona Mining Company
Mesa
Clarkdale
United Verde Company
Flagstaff
State Board of Health
Bisbee
Miami
President Wilson rejects peace with Kaiserism in war endgame
President Wilson answers Germany’s peace note with insistence on allied dictated terms and unconditional surrender if needed. He vows no armistice while Germany commits atrocities. 250000 troops and supplies will be sent monthly as a firm policy. Turkey's note requests US mediation to end hostilities and an immediate general armistice.
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Union News Service
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Tumulty
Senate
State Department
Lodge
Turkey
America
United States of America
Congress
New York
Allies Sweep Forward From Comines In Flanders Push
Allied forces of Britain Belgium and France renew a wide front assault from Comines northward across thirty kilometers in Flanders driving toward Ghent and Courtrai. German retreats from Ostend and Bruges. fires avenge their retreat as smoke covers the region.
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France
Comines
Ostend
Bruges
Thourout
Cortemark
Flanders
Ghent
Courtrai
Nation mobilizes spell flu fight with nationwide campaign
The public health service announced a national drive to combat the Spanish influenza epidemic. Additional headquarters for state wide efforts will be opened in cooperation with state and local health authorities at Baltimore Maryland Columbus Ohio Richmond Virginia and Columbia South Carolina.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Baltimore
Columbus
Ohio
Richmond
Columbia
How to Avoid Backache and Nervousness
Providence woman says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased her backache headaches and nervousness after other medicines failed. She gained weight and feels well. The ad urges other women in similar condition to try the root and herb remedy and write for advice from Lydia E Pinkham Med Co.
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Providence, R. I
Lydia E. Pinkham
Adeline B. Lynch
Plain St
Providence
R. I
School of Life Lessons and Teachable Hearts
A reflective piece on life as a continual school where every day offers new lessons. It urges open hearts and teachable minds each morning, noting growth, gratitude, and the beauty of a fresh day. It cites a grandfather’s wisdom about learning something new daily and envisions mornings as doors to unknown tasks.
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School of Life
Grinning Ex-Sergeant Wounded Returns to France Field Hospital
A former sergeant, recently busted and carrying fresh court martial memories, is carried from an ambulance to a field hospital in France. He smiles and jokes that no one can take away his stripe, reflecting on his military career amid injury.
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France
Her Way Bella and Stella Save by Not Buying
In a brief exchange Stella asks if she is saving money and Bella replies that every day she thinks of more things she would not buy. The dialogue frames frugal living as a shared conversation.
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Stella
Bella
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