Allies Drive Forward Near Valenciennes and Verdun Fronts
British and Canadian troops seized 2000 to 3000 prisoners in a six mile sector south of Valenciennes. Pershing’s forces crossed into German positions northwest of Verdun and captured over 3000 prisoners after taking multiple villages. The advance pushed through Andevanne and Bois des Loges with heavy German opposition.
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London
Valenciennes
Haig
Verdun
Associated Press
Pershing
Imecourt
Bayonville
Andevanne
Bois Des Loges
Aincreville
Clery le Grand
Floyd Gibbons Speech At Remington Arms Plant
Chicago war correspondent Floyd Gibbons spoke to Remington Arms workers on the plant lawn about his wartime experiences in Europe. Afterward workers sent a telegram to Gen. Pershing pledging energy and speed in manufacturing for victory, declaring unity with the armed forces.
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Floyd Gibbons
Chicago
France
Remington Arms Company
Mani
Europe
John A. Pershing
J. P. Delaney
Outer Defenses of Belgrade Attained
French and Serbian cavalry have reached the outer defences of Belgrade, capital of Serbia, according to a French official communication issued this evening. The report notes the advance in the Saloniky region in early November with Allied forces pressing the move toward the city.
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Belgrade
Salonsky
Serbia
Valenciennes Bottled Up as British Strike Narrow German Retreat
Valenciennes today was bottled up by a British offensive in France and Belgium. By noon the German retreat toward the east was only possible through a narrow gateway, and salvation would require a miracle or immediate withdrawal. The report is filed by The Associated Press.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
Valenciennes
Daniels and Spellacy Rally for Wilson Backing
Thousands heard Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urge Bridgeport voters to back the Democratic ticket for Wilson’s policy, likening the call to Lincoln and McKinley era support. He praised Yale’s officer training, toured New London and Boston, and lauded crews of ships torpedoed on missions from France.
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Daniels
Spellacy
Wilson
Lincoln
Fickinley
Pridgeport
McKinley
Congress
Yale University
Hadley
New London
Boston
New Hampshire
Mont Vernon
France
Tragedy at Malbone Street Tunnel Train Wreck
More than 100 bodies recovered after a Brighton Beach line BRT tube train lost control on a curved track and crashed into a tunnel wall. The nearly 900 passenger car was manned by a rookie motorman amid a labor strike. Death toll feared to rise, with many injured.
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New York
Malbone Street
Brighton Beach
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Captain Murphy Killed in Action Near St Mihiel
Telegraph from Washington confirms Captain Jeremiah H. Murphy, a noted Bridgeport athlete, was killed in action October 6 at the St Mihiel sector. He left studies for the priesthood to serve America, commanded infantry, and served as aide-de-camp to General Liveth. He was son of Colonel WJ Murphy of Liberty Street.
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Tridgeport
Washington
Jereniah HH. Murphy
Bridgeport
St. Mihiel
Trance
America
Eneral
Dames
J. Murphy
Notre Dame College
Indiana
Mranece
Jeremiah Murphy
WJ. Murphy
Liberty Street
Prospect — Street
All Reserved Sir Newsroom Scold Prompts Private Copy Purchase
Fragmentary historical text urging self restraint in news consumption and personal profit. Mentions newsreader and daily copy, but details are unclear and writer’s tone is admonishing and ironic. Specific names or events are not discernible.
National Party Man Withdraws from Race
Philip A. Neshets, National party candidate for Congress from the Fourth District, withdrew from the race after a notification by party leaders. Two women, Carria Jones and Mae Johnson, were arrested for soliciting and are to be arraigned in City Court. Charles Smith, who says the women lured him into an alley and took seven dollars, was described by police as a witness against the pair.
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Philip A. Neshets
National Party
Congress
Hot Dig Hag
Mr. Desticts
Carria Jones
T Lextupton Avenue
Mae Johnson
Lexington Avenue
Charles 1. Smith
Water Street
United Nation Urge of Daniels In 1898 War in Spain
In the 1898 congressional race the United States faced war with Spain and peace talks in Paris. Benjamin Harrison, then Republican President, urged national unity to back the peace commissioners and avoid Democratic split that could embolden Spain.
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United Nation
United States
Spain
Paris
Benjamin Harrison
Daniels Prophesies Victory At Boosters Rally In Bridgeport
Secretary Josephus Daniels drew throngs to Bridgeport amid praise for naval policy and Wilson administration. A Democratic banquet preceded a late speech at the armory where Daniels and Spellacy forecast victory, noting strong support across New England and hints of influenza precautions.
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Spellacy
Josephus Daniels
Bridgeport
Te Stratfield
Armory
Onttahe Field County
Wilson
Erick Thomas Spe Oy
Siven
Daniels
Ar. Spellacy
Soma D
New England
Connecticut
Slugh J. Livery
Informiat
Jie
America
Daniels Remarks On Labor In War
The piece argues labor fared well under the Democratic administration with the Labor Department led by Secretary Wilson. It credits the president, McAdoo, and the American Federation of Labor for supporting labor unions, notes wartime strains on labor, and praises railroads executives for aiding the war effort.
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Daniels
Labor
Department of Seibor
Mvch
Williams. Wilson
Wilson
Brenvuel Goropers
American Federation of Labor
Minnter
Crailroad
Bicester General of Staffroads
Iton. W
Austrians Race to Cross Tagliamento
London reports General Diaz handed armistice terms to the Austrian commander. Terms to be published tomorrow. Rome notes the battle continues with Austro-Hungarians resisting from Stelvio Pass to the Astico. Italian cavalry destroys enemy resistance on the Livenza river and crosses toward the Tagliamento. Feltre, near the old front, was entered by the Bologna brigade.
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London
Diaz
Evening Star
Rome
Stelvio Pass
Astico
Livenza
Tagliamento
Feltre
Bologna
Armistice Terms: Turkey Surrenders to Allied Demands
London reports the Turkish armistice as a complete surrender. The accord empowers Allied control of the Dardanelles and Bosphorus, specifies minefield and obstacle removal, and mandates the unconditional handover of all prisoners in Constantinople.
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London
Turkey
Lord Robert Cecil
Associated Press
Lord Robert
Foreign Office
Britain
Germany
Robert
Austria
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Black Sea
Constantinople
Italian Forces Break Austrian Stand at Livenza Front
A Rome report says rout of Austrian armies in Italy continues with rising prisoner and gun counts. Italian cavalry pushed past the Livenza toward the Tagliamento as airplanes bomb retreating columns. Udine and Pordenone reportedly captured. Austrians resist along the Stervive to Astico line but retreat is hampered by terrain and fresh Italian artillery.
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Washington
Rome
Livenza
Tagliasmento
Astico
Astago
Austria Stripped Of Fleet By German Wireless Report
German wireless dispatch, cited by British Admiralty, claims an imperial proclamation transfers Austro-Hungarian fleet control to South Slav National Council in Agram. Decree asserts non-Hungarian crews may be used under a reserve, with emblems permitted beside the war flag after transfer. reporting continues about Pola and surrender developments.
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London
Admiralty
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