28 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports a controversial German reply is viewed as camouflage as Allied offensives continue. Von Ludendorff reportedly sidelined by Prince Max amid Vienna turmoil and questions over Soviet terms. Reports from Vienna and Zurich describe shifting German command and the political chaos surrounding the German war effort.
The War and Post Office Department with the American Red Cross arrange for every army overseas to receive a Christmas parcel from family or friends. Each soldier’s overseas unit gets one parcel label to forward to the sender, boxes must be 8 by 40 inches, weight under 2½ pounds when packed but not wrapped, no writing on the box, and mispacked items will be refused by the Red Cross and post authorities.
Oct 28 dispatch reports Allied forces maintaining gains on the Mormal edge with French and Belgian fronts active. German setbacks cited as Ludendorff resigns, while Austrian and Hungarian commands publish routine war office communiques detailing fortifications and troop movements.
An order requires most retail businesses to close on November until updated details. Confectionery and cigar shops along with post rooms may operate limited hours from 1 a.m. The general rule excludes Saturday, when opening and closing times shift. Barber shops start at 8 a.m. and close at 7 30 p.m. The text notes inconsistencies and likely continues tonight with changes.
In a belated report the Spanish influenza in University City shows a decrease with fewer daily cases. Officials note normal temperatures may reduce new infections, while discussions consider a $10,000 county appropriation to combat the disease and support local efforts. a forthcoming meeting will seek legal guidance on the use of funds.
The item notes Clark P Pain leaving prior role at a national bank to accept a position with Haympna Manufacturing. Pain previously served as a paying teller and is stepping into a new role as he enters the company.
Paris reports Austria, via Berne, unconditionally accepts President Wilsons terms including independence for the Czecho Slovaks and Czechoslovaks. Vienna urges immediate negotiations and an armistice talks. German participation in armistice talks is anticipated, seen as ending the struggle.
War Activities Committee members urged to attend a meeting at the Board of Commerce to organize a November War Work drive. The nationwide campaign runs November 1 to November THN, aiming to raise $170,500,000 for Y M C A YWCA O A National Catholic War Council and other groups.
A garbled report from L. R. Boreijgk via Senny YM in Chin Grecilont states that Dr Graham formerly of its way now with the Whited Stater Monant Corps is slowly recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia influenza. Friends may be surprised by the news of his condition as he remains ailing but the outlook is cautiously hopeful.
Red Cross seeks carpenters and handy volunteers to donate a few hours for frontline aid. The appeal urges skill with a saw to help ship Red Cross supplies and support the effort, asking all capable woodworkers to contribute.
A garbled dispatch suggests a courtMartin event involving General von Luton. The message mentions information received and a fire event on a Tuesday, with unclear details about the incident and authorities responding.
Washington Ont 28 The German reply appears to Washington as an attempt to force the United States toward armistice terms amid debate. The official text was released early this morning. Opinions split between viewing it as the final peace effort and as military deception. Many believe the note signals pressure to sway policy and public opinion while cautioning that German aims may be masking long term aims.
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