Peace prospects loom as Austria Germany seek armistice
reports from Berne and London say Austria Hungary seeks armistice on Wilson terms and Germany may propose negotiations. American troops endure heavy fighting near Rheims and Meuse as Allied advances quicken under Gouraud.
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International loan behind schedule raises concerns
Official reports compiled by banks indicate progress on the fourth loan is behind schedule. Early figures show totals around 1.0 billion dollars and a broad view suggests slower disbursement and completion compared with prior expectations.
Wealthy donors back New York loan drive totals reach millions
Reports show a New York fundraising drive drawing major gifts from Hancock Life Insurance, John D. Rockefeller, the Delaware Lacakawana railroad, and Coal Sale Co as 146 New England communities top their goals. Denver officials report statewide bond sales totaling about 2.9 million outside Denver with numerous individuals and firms taking part.
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John D. Rockefeller
Delaware Lacakawana Railroad
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New England
Coe Aenastates Press
Denver
Harry L. Morgah
Yar
Weather glance shows cloudy Sunday and light showers
Fragmentary report notes cloudy Sunday with possible showers in Borthweet and a calmer Monday. Local forecast hints at mixed skies and brief rain, with temperatures not specified.
Sinking Vessel Off Florida Coast Claims Lake City Crew
Thirty members of the Lake City lost their lives in the sinking of a steamer after a collision with the tanker James McGee of Pensacola. The Lake City carried a crew of 30 men aboard the vessel.
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Lake City
James McGee
World record for Gil flying broken again
Captain R. Schroeder shattered the world altitude mark at Wildbur Wright near Dayton Ohio on September 15. The flight reached 20 900 feet in Aero club of America tests confirming the new record and surpassing Legagneux 10 268 feet in 1914 and Bragg 26 250 feet in 1917. Schroeder flew a Bristol fighter powered by a 300 horsepower Hispano Sabca engine. He becomes the first American to set a world record since Beachey reached 11 622 feet in 1911.
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New York
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Wildbur Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Aero Club of America
Legagneux
France
Bragg
Minneola
Schroeder
Lincoln Beachey
Chicago
Explosion Ravages Morgan and Nearby Towns in New Jersey
Major General C C Williams arrived to oversee the investigation into the Morgan shell loading plant explosion. Across South Amboy and Morgan, thousands homeless, with 50 dead and 150 injured reported. property losses estimated at 16 to 20 million dollars as fires raged and looting was barred.
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South Amboy
Denver Closes Public Gathering Places Over Flu Spread
Denver officials order closing all schools churches dining rooms and public gathering spots to curb influenza spread. The action affects city life and raises concerns about community services and safety during the outbreak.
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Tomerrey
Influenza Sees Largest Daily Gains as Epidemic Spreads
Washington reports Spanish influenza advancing rapidly with over 17 000 new army camp cases and 663 deaths in 24 hours. Pneumonia cases rose by 287, camp totals show 2 141 new pneumonia cases. By Oct 6 officials note abatement in civilians and Red Cross has supplied more than 400 nurses to middle west camps.
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Washington
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Camp Taylor
Moon
Middle West
Red Cross
80 000 Turkish Prisoners Taken by Allenby and His Arab Allies
In Palestine and Syria British and Arab forces report 71,000 Turkish prisoners since operations began plus 40,000 by the Arab army and 350 heavy guns captured. General Allenby’s forces advance as French troops reach VerNeville near Moronvillers in a German retreat aided by American support.
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Palestine
Syria
War Office
Paris
Pennice
Wetenville
Moronvillers
President outlines fourteen peace proposals in wartime address
Washington October 5 President Wilbon presents fourteen propositions as the framework for Americas war and peace program. Proposals include open covenants, free trade, disarmament limits, imperial adjustments, and international guarantees for sovereign borders and autonomy across Europe and the Balkans.
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Congrom
America
Wilbon
Socialist Candidates Face Court Actions In South Dakota
In Deadwood South Dakota Orville Anderson socialist governor candidate was dismissed after espionage act conviction was overturned. Frank Hortenseine horse theft case settled with dismissal. Hortonstine not required to stand trial. Fred Fairchild socialist lieutenant governor candidate previously convicted of sedition was fined and ordered to Leavenworth penitentiary.
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United States
Orville Anderson
South Dakota
Ug 18
Frank Hortonatine
Waneatta
Hortenstine
Leavenwaoyth
Fred Fairchild
Xomre
Leavenworth
Bulgars Army Demobilized by King Horis Decree
Amsterdam dispatch reports the first decree aligned by King Horis orders demobilization of the Bulgarian army. The dispatch reached here tonight detailing the royal act as part of ongoing Allied demobilization efforts.
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Horis
Cheyenne Hosts Massive War Bond Bonfire Night
Thousands of Cheyenne residents and nearby communities packed Cubes Avenue for a large bonfire honoring war bond sacrifices. Union Pacific crews supervised the blaze while the UP band led community singing and Governor Carey praised the display as unmatched. Cars ferried spectators to and from the scene and police ensured crowd safety.
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Maur Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Band
Collumburg
Inion Pacific
Veryone
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France
Eulhue
Carey
Wyoming
C'Ty Fire Department
Hove
Mines Defeats Fort Logan Army Team 47 to
Mines opened the football clash here this afternoon defeating Fort Logan Army team 47 to 0. Geloraco S. led the Mines offense while Fort Logan struggled on both sides.
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Denver
Geloraco S
Boat of Mines
Fort Logan Army
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