Allied advance pushing to Bruges and Ostend fall
Allied troops near Bruges within five miles. Ostend captured as British and Belgian forces advance along the coast. German retreat in Belgium grows into a rout. Zeebrugge and Ostend bases fall or are under siege as French American units press through Argonne and Champagne fronts.
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Associated Press
London
Bruges
Paris
Antwerp
Ostend
Albert
Belgium
Elizabeth
Place d'Armen
France
Grand Pre
Argonne
Thelma Barn
Gouraud
Talma
Little Talma
Cullaumat
Oise
Chonigny
Lille
Ey-The-Tebader
Belclam
Yon Arnim
Eral
Thourout
Courtrai
Ardoye
Leighterveld
Zeebrugge
Champagne
Pershing
Public health service leads influenza fight in thirty states
Washington dispatch reports the public health service directing the Spanish influenza response across thirty states. Focused on supplying nurses and physicians to communities with overwhelmed doctors as the epidemic continues to spread.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Public Health Service
Fourth Liberty Loan Subscriptions Forecast at Four Billion
Washington reports total subscriptions and unreported pledges may reach 4 billion dollars though headquarters show 3.61 billion tabulated. Two days remain to raise 2 billion. books close Saturday night per Secretary McAdoo amid influenza delays. Even with peace, billions more needed for demobilization, industry readjustment, and returning troops.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
McAdoo
New York
Kansas City
Open Letter by Bishop McGovern Opposes Wyoming Prohibition
Bishop McGovern of Cheyenne issues an open letter urging Wyoming residents to oppose the prohibition amendment. He argues liquor use is not inherently wrong but may be forbidden to protect public welfare and cites revenue concerns, social harms, and the Baltimore council as church guidance. He cites hospital cases and appeals to citizens to decide based on the common good.
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M’govern
Catholic Church IN
Wyoming
Prohibition
Anti-Saloon League
People of
Bishop McGovern
Cheyenne
MvlAtom
von Whiloh
Jorge
America
Baltimore
Commonwealth
Slate Probibi
Laramie County Presses Liberty Bond Overquota Effort
Laramie County reports Liberty loan subscriptions surpassing the minimum by 42460 with a total of 1 866 650 against a 1 442 000 allotment. Chairman A D Kelley directs a drive to exceed the quota to compensate for weaker counties as Pershing Day approaches.
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Laramie County
Liberty Loan Committee
A. D. Kelley
Union Pacific
Cheyennne
Burns
Carbon
Converse
Crook
Laramie
Two Women Seek U.S. Senate Seats in 1919 Historic Push
Miss Anne Martin of Reno Nevada and Miss Jeanette Rankin of Helena Montana campaign to become the first women in the United States Senate. Rankin already sits in the House. both hold university degrees and support equal suffrage.
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U. S. Senate
San Francisco
Fal
Far West
United States Senate
Anne Martin
Reno
Nev
Jeannette Rankin
Helena
Mont
Congress
Rankin
America
Miss. Martin
Nevada
Liberty Loan Campaign Under Way In Butte Streets
Butte Montana October 17 The Liberty loan drive uses public street appeals rather than private solicitation Portable platforms with donated pianos move through the business district Local theater performers and local talent join professionals to entertain while speakers collect crowds from booths and trucks These methods are helping Butte reach its loan quota.
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Butte
Mont
Business
New Mexico Reports 2700 Boys Working Reserve Members
Santa Fe notes 2700 youths in its boys working reserve, a figure that, per state population, compares favorably with other states. Jonathan H. Wager, state superintendent and reserve director, announced the ranking after a Washington conference with white directors.
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Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Boys Working Reserve
Jonathan H. Wager
True to Its Form Defense of Draft Dodger in Wyoming
The Wyoming State Tribune defends Frits J. Wiedeke described as an alien enemy who obtained draft exemption by claiming allegiance to Germany. The War Department recently rebuked the Tribune for its unpatriotic ridicule of American soldiers heading to the front to serve in World War II.
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Wyoming State Tribune
Frits J. Wiedeke
Robert D. Carey
Khaser
Germany
Beast
Berlin
War Department of the
United States
America
London Raid Airship Commander Describes Attack
An abridged German account from the Kaeimische Volkazeitung recounts a London air raid by multiple airships. The commander details searchlights, heavy anti airfire, incendiaries, and bombs, with defenses including aeroplanes, before returning to German waters via the Dutch coast.
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London
Kaeimische Volkazeitung
England
Cveny
Holland
Winterton
Wachoffidey
Earth
Congress to adjourn through the elections this fall
Congress plans a recess from Oct 29 to Nov 12 with a joint resolution to be introduced soon. Leaders and Baruch of the War Industries Board announce the daylight saving plan ends as scheduled.
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Congress
Washington
D.C
Washington, BD. C
Baruch
The
War Industries Board
President Wilson Awaiting Austria Peace Reply
An official report says President Wilson has not yet received Austria's peace proposal reply. There is no expectation the reply will be sent today. Germany has delivered its response to Wilson's previous inquiries.
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Washington
Wilson
Austria
Ube
Germany
Wilyoe
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West
Dietricia
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Paigning
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