German Emperor Calls for Honorable Peace as War Wears On
Berlin reports Emperor William in a proclamation dated October 6 offers the enemy peace, limited to an honorable settlement. London notes Prince Maximilian of Baden has sent a note to President Wilson urging peace talks and an immediate armistice. Europe awaits U S response as Germany seeks a favorable, minimal price for peace.
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Berlin
William
Wilson
London
Prince Maximilian of
Baden
Max
Imperial German Chancelier
Prince Maximilian
United States
Congress
Turkey
Europe
U. S
Maximilian of
Germany
Reichstag
Switzerland
Maximilian
America
Entente
Diplo
War Notes and Army Aeronautics Move to Dayton
Lieut. Col. T. H. Bane heads the technical section of the division of military aeronautics as it shifts from Washington to Dayton to stay near Fairfield Ohio. Washington discusses Wilson's stance on central powers peace overtures with Austria and Germany, insisting on immediate rejection and demanding guarantees and armistice terms.
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T. H. Pane
Division of Military Aeronautics
Aircraft Board
Washington
Dayton
Fairfield
Congress demands surrender before peace talks with Germany
Senators Kirby Shafroth Stields and Watson condemn any peace overture from Germany or Austria until defeat is openly admitted. They urge taking war to the enemy and forceful satisfaction of aims, insisting central powers must surrender or be driven from occupied territories in France Belgium Serbia and Russia.
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Germany
Austria
Offtelale
Rhine
United States
Alsace
Lorraine
Washington
Congress
Bolewin
Berlin
Wiconan
W. PF. Kirby
Arkansas
John F. Shafroth
Colorado
Wilson
Lansing
John Ky Stields
Tennessee
Senate Committee of Foreign Affairs
France
Belgium
Serbia
Russia
James 8. Watson
Indiana
Denison
FL BM
Minole
Helgiumn
Dorenus
Michigan
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Franc
M. Helvering
Kansite
Alles
B.C. Milliard
Leaders call for total victory and no peace terms
A group of U S lawmakers urges unconditional surrender of Germany and dictates peace terms. They demand German withdrawal from Belgium and France, punishment for destruction, and a peace on Allied terms before any negotiation. The call emphasizes carrying the war to Germany to end the conflict.
Welcome for U S Men in Rome Inili
American fighting troops largely from Chicago and the Midwest landed in Italian towns to enthusiastic receptions. crowds packed streets and stations as trains rolled through villages while language barriers were noted but did not dampen the celebration.
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Chicago
Middle West
Lily
President Wilson Receives German Austrian Peace Notes
Secretary Lansing said both the German and Austrian peace notes were delivered to President Wilson at eleven o clock today in Washington D C. The dispatch marks a key moment in wartime diplomacy.
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Washington, D. C
Secretar Lansing
State Department
Wilson
Allied Armys Reply to Kaiser Peace Plea Gains in West Front
Berlin admits American advance between Argonne and the Meuse. American forces capture a German machine gun position with four officers and 200 men taken, seven machine guns and mortars seized. British, French offensives push toward St Quentin area with towns captured and rail hubs under threat. Selective German and Turkish retreat reported. President Wilson preparing a reply, skeptical of German sincerity.
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Berlin
U. S
Argonne
Meuse
St. Quentin
Washington
Pershing
London
Champagne
Reims
French War Office
Aisne Canal
Aguilcourt
Aumenancourt-le-Petit
Guilcourt
Berry Au Bac
Suippe Valley
Aumensncourt
Suippe
Pownele
Lavannes Snd
Les Dain
Canbrai
Tindenturg
Crertaagin
Get
Dyateseus
Vilestine
McAdoo Sells Liberty Bonds in Rain Trader Turn
W. G. McAdoo, once a top government securities dealer, took to street selling the fighting fourth Liberty bonds. In three hours he rang doorbells and grossed 1.5 million dollars, with a smallest sale of 50 dollars to a colored cook and a largest to Bernard Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board.
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Washington
W. G. Mc Adoo
Liberty
Bernard Baruch
War Industries Board
Fire Threatens Walsh Camp Near TNT Plant
Rock Island Illinois October 7 fire of unknown origin roared through the Walsh construction camp at the arsenal near the large government TNT plant. Outside help was summoned from Davenport Moline and other nearby points.
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Rock Island, Ill
Arsenal
Davenport
Moline
Otranto Collides With Rushman Near Irish Port
The British steamer Otranto carrying 700 American troops and 300 crew collided with the liner Rushman off Ireland. One death is reported with several injuries. Survivors reportedly landed at an Irish port. whether the ships sank is unclear.
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Ican
Rushman
SAME OLD GERMAN TRICK NEAR ST QUENTIN
French headquarters report that German forces withdrew all civilians from St Quentin before retreating Oct 4. Upon French entry no civilians remained. Germans continue shelling the town as they reinforce troops and intensify artillery fire in the Somme to Oise St Quentin area.
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St. Quentin
St Quentin
Somme
Oise
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Vienna
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Hans
Bulgaria
C. C. Williams
John F. Nugent
Idaho
E. T. Taylor
N. J. Gould
New York
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U.S
Italy
German War Office
Frederick Oederlin
W. Skengren
The
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M’adoo
Secretary of the Treasury
Otranto
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