Washington optimism as reports swirl on German capitulation
Reports from Amsterdam and London trigger speculation on Kaiser abdication and German capitulation. Officials warn rumors lack foundation while Wilson's peace reply signals a demand for unconditional surrender and a strong Allied plan to enforce terms at a future conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Amsterdam
Nieuwe Rottersamsche Courant
Germany
Eimperor
William
London
Reuter
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant
British Press Association
Wilson
Michigan Republicans Held in Contempt Over Testimony Refusal
A D Templeton Frank W Blair and Thomas Philipps leaders of the Michigan U S senatorial campaign were recommitted on contempt charges in federal court for refusing to testify before a grand jury investigating campaign expenses. They were paroled on appeal, later released on own recognizance for 20 days as counsel Martin W Littleton appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Michigan
ASTO
Associated Press
New York
A. D.templeton
Frank W. Blair
Thomas Philipps
Martin W. Littleton
United States Supreme Court
Attempts on Lenine and War News From Europe
Oct. reports detail an attempted shooting of Nikolai Lenine in Amsterdam by M. Dwaniteke and his arrest. Swiss press notes Reichstag to discuss Wilson’s treaty vote. New York officials back Pershing Day national celebration plan. Regians advance along the handzeeme canal with gains near Schoore and Cogiscamp. Isheghem east of Rotiers reported captured.
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Amsterdam
Nikolai Lenine
Leiperg Arbeiter Zeitung
Kiev
Lenine
M. Dwaniteke
Information Bureau of
The
Soviet
Dwaniteke
Boston
Charles Laines
New York
National Council of American Patriots
Bohemia in turmoil with troops on streets
A Prague dispatch reports Bohemia up in arms as troops with hand grenades and machine guns occupy streets from suburbs to the city. Threats of a general strike and pamphlets declaring a Czech republic imminent are mentioned from Amsterdam via Prague.
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Associated Press
London
Central News
Amsterdam
Prague
Bo‘Tenia Ther
Czech Republic
India Furnished Over Million Men In War Effort
Indian troops have served in France Mesopotamia Egypt the Dardanelles Salonika East Africa and Central Asia under Britain's call to arms. By July 31 1917 India contributed 1 115 189 men to the British army and funded large war loans. It also sent rail assets including 1500 miles of track 260 locomotives and 4500 cars.
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Associated Preas
London
Oet
Allenby
Palestine
Syria
India
Britain
France
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Dardanelles
Saloniki
East Africa
Central Asia
TRAIN RUBBER FRANK LEWIS DIES IN JAIL
Frank Lewis, captured in Colorado after a gunfight with detectives and police, died in the county jail at Topper Kansas from pneumonia following influenza. He faced federal charges as part of the gang that robbed a U S mail train in Kansas last summer. His death was not found until late today when a guard checked his cell.
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Topper
Kan
Frank Lewis
Colorado
United States
Herecto
Kansas
Lewis
British Allied Breakthroughs Across Belgium and France Reported
British, French, and Belgian forces push the German line back in Flanders and Champagne. Reports say Doual Lille corridor gains and Courtrai surrounded. Unconfirmed rumors of a German capitulation circulate as Haig notes German withdrawals and continued allied advances.
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White Courtrai
Ghent
Doual
Lille
Valenciennes
Champagne
France
Thourout
Flanders
London
Field Marshal Haig
German retreat deepens as Belgian towns fall back
German forces begin a wide retreat from northern Belgium as French cavalry move toward Thielt near the Ghent Burges canal, closing to within ten miles of the Dutch border. Allied units in the center lose contact with retreating enemy while American troops advance north of Yardon toward Grand Pre and the Aire river near the Argonne forest.
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France
Amar Rang
Berbin
Albania
Slep
Albatts
Duraxzo
Adri
Berbis
Belgium
Thielt
Ghent-Burges Canal
Steolf
Holland
Preas
Northwehart
Yardon
Grand Pre
Aire River
Argonne Forest
Turkish capital to be shot up if Turkey defects
Washington reports Berlin and Constantinople rail line cut by allied Nish occupation. Germany counts on the Black Sea fleet to hold Turkey in line and Berlin warns the Ottoman capital will be opened at the first sign of defection.
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Washington
Berlin-Constantinople
Nish
Germany
Turkey
State Department
Berlin
Free Military Drills To Begin Tonight
Sufficient interest prompts voluntary free drills under a civilian drill master at 7 pm tonight. No obligation to join or change draft status, aims to teach basic tactics and aid future service readiness without imposing disciplinary authority.
CEEILONEN ON SALALTS Health officers warn on importance
Health officials emphasize the need for caution and awareness regarding salalt use and its health implications. The notice presses readers to seek reliable guidance and avoid misuse amid rising concerns.
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Ceeilonen
Spanish Influenza Still Spreading Across Civilians and Army Camps
News from Washington reports the flu continues to spread among civilians while army camps show a lighter surge. Daily troop cases total 1653, pneumonia 1895, deaths 710. overall camp figures reach 269180 cases, 90276 recoveries, and 12040 deaths. Some states improve, notably Vermont, Massachusetts, and Tennessee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Baker
CATTLE KING ESTATE SETTLES PART OF TAX CLAIM
In San Francisco on October 16 the government tentatively claims 6 600 000 in inheritance taxes against the Henry Miller estate. Internal revenue collector Justice War dell accepted 2 500 000 from heirs and trustees as an initial payment. Miller rose from a butcher boy to head of Miller and Lux and was said to be worth 46 000 000 at his death.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Henry Miller
California
Internal Revenue Collector
Justice
Wardell
Miller
Lux
Hyus
Americans Repulse Hun On Bank of Vina
Allied forces including Americans engage in repulsing a Bolshevik attack on the bank of Vina. Forecast calls for cooler weather with rain likely in the northwest Friday.
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Vina
Associated Presa
Onin
Siste Et
Rata
Senate Finance Committee Advances War Revenue Proposals
A Senate finance committee completed work on war revenue bill provisions today. It okays payment by uncertified checks for all taxes and Smoot proposes a 1 cent tax on purchases over 20 cents, aiming to raise about 1.86 billion dollars. He also contemplates a turnover tax and broader changes to reduce high charges.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
I'lah
Asquith Praises Wilson Note On German Peace Reply
Ex Premier Asquith praised President Wilson for the note to Germany calling it exact in tone and content. He said it was terse dignified and out spoken and addressed the core issue. Asquith added the Allies aim to destroy German militarism and that the doom of war is evident to civilized world.
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Wilson
Germany
Mazimilian
Wilsons
Solf
Associated Press
London
Asquith
Geremany
Wison
Liberty loan banner hung on Seventeenth Street corner
A large Liberty loan sign was placed on the side of a building at the Seventeenth Street and Cary Avenue corner urging passersby to subscribe to the current loan.
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Seventeenth and Cary Avenue
Exhibition Display of A Sheaf of Fine Osta
A sheaf of good OA s displayed without irrigation in a show window on Heeher sulognoo Vitteruth street.
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Henry Becker Fara
Heeher Sulognoo Vitteruth Street
Balloon tale prompts questions over call and timing
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a discussion about a balloon event with unclear chronology. Who called it off and when remains unresolved, leaving readers with questions about the sequence and responsible party.
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Handzeeme Canal
Schoore
North Sea
Nieuport
Cogiscamp
Isheghem
Bohemia
Belgian Flanders
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