Bulgaria quits Central Powers in unconditional surrender
Bulgaria signs an armistice ending its alliance with Germany and Austria Hungary. The move cuts Mittel Europa, blocks access to Turkey, and shifts the war as Bulgaria’s army disbands under international scrutiny. The defeat exposes the autocratic regime and signals a broader Allied advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittel Europa
Bulgaria
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Roumania
Teutons
Berlin
Palestine
Ottoman Empire
Syria
Damascus
Aleppo
International Tribunal
Austria
Macedonia
Serbia
Bua
Teutonic Alliance
Balkan
Moésia
Thessaly
Epirus
Albania
Tirnova
Destruction and Mass Slaughter Reported in War Wrongs
A suppressed account details widespread devastation with fifty eight villages annihilated and twelve thousand civilians killed including men women and children.
Fall of Acre and Muslim Holy Cities Reshape Turkish War Spirit
A historic panorama traces Acre and Haifa fall to Allied forces as British and Arab troops push through Palestine. The piece notes Mecca and Medina now in Hejaz hands, Turkish demoralization, and a weary army short on purpose as victory shifts reshape the regional balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Acre
Hafia
Jordan
Es Salt
Bay of
Ace
Ptolmey Soter
Egypt
Christ
Ptolemais
Sapor
Persia
Syria
Valérian
Rome
Saladin
Jerusalem
Richard I
England
Philip
France
Mount Carmel
Philip Augustus
Knights of
St. John of Jerusalem
St. Jean D’acre
Selim I
Ibrahim Pasha
Nazareth
Mecca
Medina
Hejaz
Turkey
Allah
Mesopotamia
Caspian Sea
Baku
Tigris
Euphrates
William the Hun
Germany
Europe
Asia
British forces keep advancing in France take another trench
British troops push forward in France claiming another successful breach of German lines. The victory adds to a rising tally as operations continue with steady gains and reduced resistance observed in recent engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hindenburg
Rio
Allied drive drives Huns back in western front shift
The narrative praises Allied gains on the western front with America joining the struggle. It describes the Hindenburg as a hard nut, Allied recoveries restoring terrain, and a united Allied command pushing through in France and beyond. It highlights Serbia and Salonica as key fronts, with Ottoman and Bulgarian forces yielding ground under Allied pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
America
France
Allenby
Palestine
Serbia
Bulgaria
Kaiser William
Balkans
Istib
Salonika
Salonicka
Thessalonica
Bay of
Salonica
St. Sofia
St. George
St. Demetrius
Eski-Juma
The
Theodosius
Botheric
Ambrose
Milan
Sicily
Baldwin
Constantinople
Boniface
Montferrat
Baldwin II
John Keegan Reports Support at Ola Barn Private
John Keegan of the Mary Base Hospital A E writes from France describing support from board members during a private Ola Barn meeting. The note outlines wartime medical efforts and coordination with Verter F in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keegan
Ola
John’ Keegan
the Mary Base Hospital
A.E
Veter
France
Edward Ledgard Writes Of a Drive Upon the Enemy
Extracts from a letter dated August 15, 1918, from Edward Ledgard, cook in Co. D 104th Infantry, to his brother James Ledgard describe a 26 hour ride back from the front. He notes rest on a large farm, shared danger, wounded comrades returning, destruction of grain, and the tense, fear filled experience near the line. He also remarks on the improved American spirit among the people and the nerves of the soldiers when shells fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Ward Ledgard
Cook
Co. D
James J. Ledgard
Charley Luker
Germany
Song by Fred Whittaker Prompts NY Theater Demand
Fred Whittaker of Main Street reports his song We Will Keep in Touch With Mother, Boys was sung at a New York theater this week and is in demand by orchestras. He seeks a copyright for another war song about Salvation Army lassies with the boys at the rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Bay
Mae Binns
Tie
Neal Callahan
Doughboys
Berlin
Middlesex Club
France
Sherman
Jack Lawton
Fred Whittaker
Main St
New York
Double Funeral Held For Croft Children In Influenza Epidemic
The double burial of Vernon and Howard Croft occurred Saturday after the influenza outbreak struck Mr and Mrs John Croft's family. Marion Croft, three, died Thursday while the mother and six other children remain ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Croft
Vernon
Howard
Marion
Churches Cancel Services and Postpone Rally Day
Me drated churches did not hold services Sunday due to health official guidance. Rally Day is postponed with a new date to be announced. The W C T U met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Charles Parsons hosting Brooks St. mas. The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Cond torial winten postpones until Thursday October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acco
Charles F. Parsons
Brooks
Ladied Benevolent Society
Torial Winten
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Marlboro
Mass
Enterprise Company
Maynard
Textile Union
Edward Ledgard
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