Foe retreat and Allied gains widen in WWI fighting
British, Belgian and French forces push through Warne ton and St Quentin zone while advancing on Bruges. American troops hold positions from the Meuse to the Aisne amid heavy attacks as Dixmude and other towns fall. Prisoners and guns flood Allied tally, with 8,000 American captives reported and 40,000 prisoners overall in three days.
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Peace Through Justice and a League of Nations
President Wilson in New York declares no compromise with the foe and urges a lasting peace based on impartial justice. He outlines principles for a world order, rejects Brest-Litovsk terms, and calls for a league of nations to enforce settlements and prevent future wars.
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German Grip on France Broken As Allies Advance
Allied forces press from the North Sea to Verdun breaking the German line as Haig’s troops advance north of St. Quentin and French Belgian British units encircle the retreating German army. Evacuations of Belgian coast submarine bases and lines before Reims indicate German concern and possible rout.
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Million beat for Liberty Loan drives urges steady effort
President Wilson and officials urge caution to avoid relaxing contributions as victory reports from the fronts grow. The fourth Liberty Loan campaign continues with strong enthusiasm, and officials say more funds are needed to sustain Allied forces and push German forces beyond the Rhine. Secretary McAdoo plans to have speakers stress this message.
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Disloyal Papers Probe Delayed Until After Election
Washington reports a forthcoming inquiry into brewer funded newspapers for pro German or political influence. The scope remains undecided though officials show intent to cover all accused outlets. The investigation is not expected to open formally before the November election.
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Cholera Cases Reported in Vienna and Madrid
Asiatic cholera is reported in Vienna with several cases and deaths confirmed. Official Austrian capital dispatches indicate the outbreak, with Madrid also noting cases as of October 3.
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American Air Bag Reaches One Hundred Hostile Planes
Northwest of Verdun on October 3 the American air corps shows its prowess by a total of one hundred hostile planes and twenty one balloons shot down since September 26.
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Filmy skirts and wind tale at downtown theater stop
A mother and daughter crossing Washington Street near Meridian clashed over a windy scene after a theater night. The daughter struggled to keep a light white silk skirt down while the mother, plump and bundled, pressed on to shelter at Merchants’ Bank building. The exchange reveals fashion and weather clashing in a casual city moment.
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Merchants’ Ban
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Fate
Indianapolis News
Cheaper Than He Thought After Marriage
An unmarried man, Green, jokes about the costs of married life and household expenses. He marries yesterday and, within twelve hours, proclaims at the office that marriage is not as expensive as critics claim. He notes water, gas, laundry, rent, and food bills but remains optimistic about the new pace of life.
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Educational Film Misdescribed at City Palace Box Office
A man confronts Daphne of the dimples in a movie theater box office, claiming the program promised an educational film but instead delivers a lurid border train robbery story from a bygone era. The exchange reflects a caller’s frustration with misrepresented cinema.
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Moving Picture Palace
Kansas City Star
No Man Blows Hot Air and Cold Sense from One Mouth
A witty quip collection notes that criticism can shape reception, suggesting subjective judgment alters how a work is perceived. The lines imply skepticism toward dual or contradictory judgments in cultural discourse.
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