President Appeals to Nation in Wartime Election
The article reports President Woodrow Wilson appealing to the public to vote Democratic in the congressional elections, arguing a Republican majority would jeopardize his leadership and unity for the war effort. He stresses undivided support, warns against divided leadership, and cites the allied nations’ view of American votes as signaling trust in the administration.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilton
Congress
Coentry
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Germany
United States
Woodrow Wilson
State dictates freelove rights for Russian maidens decree
London dispatch reports a Vladimir Soviet decree declaring Russian maidens reach 18 become state property and must register at a government bureau. They may choose a cohabiting husband from 19 to 50 and monthly selection occurs with penalties for underage girls. children born are state property.
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London
Vladimir Soviet of Workers and Soldiers Deputies
Luge
Kolpin
Khye- Mingk
French and British Fight as War Fronts Extend
Paris reports show French forces advancing with prisoners and captured guns while British arms claim gains near Le Quesnoy. Hale’s statement notes nine German officers captured and extensive loot as British troops push toward Valenciennes line.
British armies surge near Valenciennes with gains
British Third and Fourth armies push toward Valenciennes capturing Querenning and Sepmeries south of the city while Odomet falls. Further north the offensive severs a salient near Vendegies as advances continue at dawn.
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Valenciennes
Querenning
Sepmeries
White
Odomet
Vendegies
Willard Offered Wide Choice For Scra Bout
New York Oct 25 The sports committee thanked champion Jess Willard for offering service to war funds and proposed a six to ten round no decision bout at Madison Square Garden. Possible opponents include Dempsey Levinsky Coffey Meehan Miske and Fulton with dates November 16 or 26.
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New York
Jess Willard
Madison Square Garden
Dempsey
Levinsky
Coffey
Meehan
Miske
Fulton
Willard
Enlisted Men in Deficient Class to Have Change
The War Department announced that enlisted men with physical defects hindering commissions via officers training camps may apply for commissions in staff corps and departments where sound men are not essential. Applications use the Mandarin form and go through military mail.
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Washington, DL
War Department
Democratic union talks end in Philadelphia with new liberty pledge
Conferees at Independence Hall declare absolute freedom for all oppressed peoples as Masaryk, head of the council, proposes vital minority representation. Disputes over boundaries trigger threats of withdrawal, and a Jerusalem delegate joins the session amid telegrams from radical groups praising the council’s efforts.
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Philadelphia
Mid- Usepean Union
Independence Hall
Masaryk
Jerusalem
Palestine
Council
Liberation of Rumania Under French Throne Through Iron Gates
The liberation of Romania has begun with French troops crossing the Danube at Lom Palanka near the Iron Gates. French patrols forced a passage into Romanian soil after years of German occupation, advancing through the northwest Bulgaria border region.
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Rumania
Bulgaria
Lom Palanka
Iron Gate
Danube River
Navy's great guns join Franco‑American front action
Secretary Daniels disclosed details of U S Navy heavy naval guns now deployed on the western front to bombard rail hubs along the Oise Serre line. The vast mobile mounts require full train support, with armored gun and ammunition cars, machine shop car, and diesel locomotives built for the system.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Oise- Serre
Daniels
Western Front
U. S. Navy
France
Baldwin Loromatite Works
Ite Sige
German War Cabinet Prefers Waiting For Entente Terms
Basel dispatch reports the German war cabinet weighing President Wilsons reply and opting not to answer now but to wait for clarifications on Entente armistice terms. The Frankfurter Zeitung is cited as the source for the decision made during a lengthy session.
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Basel
Wilton
Frankfort Zeitung
Emperor William backs plan to curb foreign ways in Germany
Amsterdam October reports reveal Emperor William approving the German league's program to combat foreign customs. He writes that he welcomes efforts to eradicate weakness and strengthen national self consciousness in line with Germany's power and culture.
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Amsterdam
William
German League
Germany
League
Crime rises in Sweden says official report
Stockholm October 25 police statistics show a greatly rising criminality in Sweden with higher counts of crimes across all categories. Officials warn that the trend may reflect growing social strain and demand continued attention from authorities.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Thompson corrects discharge report of Jacob Paulis
In a statement published yesterday I claimed Jacob Paulis was discharged by Union Pacific for pro German propaganda. Investigation shows he did not lose his job there. he resigned and sought other work. Signed PRED LL. THOMPSON.
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Jacob Paulis
Union Pacific Railroad
Pred
LL. Thompson
Serbians With Aid of France Drive Out Austrians
Dispatch from the Serbian front reports French cavalry aiding a Serbian advance north of the IEB area. Serbian forces push forward amid a road and supply challenge while guerrilla bands operate in the mountains and threaten Austrian lines.
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France
Amina
Fortians
Serdia
Peratiapn
Pat Nwalb
Billions Agreed Upon As Conferees Finish Work
The bill, approved by the Senate yesterday and by the House last week, will be submitted to the House tomorrow and to the Senate on Stone day. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the amount cited is in the billions.
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Associated Press
Wallington
D.C
Senate
House
Tax relief proposed for oil and gas land depletion
Wyoming oil men may receive a liberal depletion deduction under an amendment to the revenue bill as adopted by the Senate Finance Committee. The deduction would be based on fair market value of properties, whether acquired before March 1 1942 or discovered later, with adjustments for lease situations and allocation between lessee and lessor.
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Wyoming
Congress
Senalor
Restaurants to Be Called to Order in Sweden Soon
In Sweden, restaurant prices are rising as premium venues become affordable only to the very wealthy. Authorities warn that access to dining grows harder for the middle class, with discounts and reform discussions intensifying amid a broader cost of living push.
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Sweden
Unclear OCR: thefts drive effort timing and costs
Fragmentary text notes thefts affecting efforts and expenses during a period, with garbled names and numbers. The fragmentary report mentions a cost around 6,600 for an initial period and references efforts tied to theft incidents, but reader cannot identify clear subjects or events.
Allies Arrive in Europe for Versailles Peace Talks
Washington dispatch reports Col. E. M. House and Adm. J. Benson arriving in Europe to coordinate with the supreme War Council at Versailles on drafting an armistice and peace terms with Germany. House attends as observer to monitor conditions, with Benson likely to join later. scope includes naval matters and political inputs from the president.
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Washington, D. C
Europe
Col. E. Mt Horee
Wilson
J Benson
Cam Fenn Navy
Supreme War Council
Moise
Fy Murspe
Wiil
House
Adasire
Mane
Marelf
Gas shells described as superior to Germany’s and penetrating masks
New York October 24 Major Ditty of the British air service told a local society that gas shells, prepared memories, are better than any issued by Germany and can penetrate even Mont Wolgen masks. He cited observations on French battlefield cones where many German troops were killed by American gunfire.
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New York
Germany
OW. Liatty
Dbrittah- Eta Bas Serven
Society of Chemicaladual
Floods cause extensive damage and disruptions in city
Unclear text describes severe flooding with heavy rainfall, waterlogged streets, and damage to properties. Mention of rivers or creeks rising, washing away roads and utilities, leaves residents displaced and awaiting relief. References to improvised shelters and delayed services amid ongoing weather impacts.
Weather update for Leuipenmbare region
Readable forecast notes light to moderate changes expected tomorrow with possible showers. Temperatures remain mild and winds shift from southwest to northwest as the day progresses.
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