Wilson and Allies Map Answer to German Peace Proposals
President Wilson, with Premieres of the Entente, shapes a reply to Germany’s latest peace notes. The plan rejects unconditional surrender and foresees a twofold message: explain to Western publics why peace is impossible now and show Germans why the war must continue under the central autocracy. Col. House delivers new guidance as Wilson weighs allied views and the German démarche.
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Wilson
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Col. FE. M. House
White House
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
London Mail Replies To German Peace Plea Trial Reaction
The London Daily Mail condemns Germany and demands unconditional surrender, reparations, and trials for 500 “great criminals” led by the emperor. Other papers in London express distrust and deem the German proposal insufficient while noting its military necessity.
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London Daily Mail
Germany
Mail
Telegraph
Chronicle
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Times
Kaiser Resigns Labor Head Post In Imperial Reform
Amsterdam reports the Imperial Law Gazette will publish a decree dated October 4 from the Kaiser. It creates a central imperial labor ministry under the direct control of the imperial chancellor. The decree orders allocation of staff for the new ministry and shifts social and political affairs from the imperial economic ministry.
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Imperial Law Gazette
Berlin
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Mperl
Germany Must Demobilize Army inPeace Debate
In Washington on Oct 8 senators debated Germany’s peace offer. Senator Hitchcock called suspending hostilities abhorrent, urged German demobilization and restoration of Alsace-Lorraine. Senator McCumber pressed for disbanding the army and damages payment before any armistice.
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Nebraska
McCumber
North Dakota
Foreign Relations Committee
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Alsace-Lorraine
France
Poindexter
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England
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Asia
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New York
Lodge
Senator Hitchcock
Offensive Opens New Drive on Cambrai Front
London dispatch reports Marshall Foch launching another phase of action in Northern France as American and French troops join British forces in a new push toward Cambrai. The development marks a renewed Allied offensive amid ongoing clashes with German units.
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Marshall Foch
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Germans Destroy Stores in Retreat Across Front
Reported fighting along the Reims to Argonne front with heavy weather slowing advances. German forces reportedly withdraw to their borders as Allied critics discuss the president's 14 conditions and an armistice terms amid a wide retreat from St Masmes to the Argonne sector.
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Kreimhilde Line
Rebuilding the T N T plant and Paris war moves
Rescue and salvage work at the Morgan New Jersey T A Gillespie Loading Co plant resumes as rain and ongoing explosions hinder recovery. French and American troops push toward La Neuville Semide and St Mesmes near Reims amid heavy losses.
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Wilson to Send Reply to Germany Before Night
President Wilson prepares a direct reply to Germany and Austria likely to be sent by cable tonight. He summoned House members and Secretary Lansing to a noon conference and Lansing plans a public statement this afternoon or evening reflecting the president's long held views.
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Retary Lansing
Geddes Guests at White House Luncheon
Secretary Lansing hosted Sir Eric Geddes first lord of the British admiralty and his party at a White House luncheon in Washington with President and Mrs. Wilson in attendance.
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Foe Paper Admits Defeat in Peace Speech
Copenhagen dispatch records Vorwaerts Berlin reporting the German chancellor's peace speech admitting central powers decline while the united world powers remain firm, amid discussion of Prince Max's overtures.
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Berlin
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Submarine Blast Kills Ensign Shartley In New York
Ensign William J. Shartley was killed and Lieut. Cen. Albert Trevor and Electrician Still were injured in an internal explosion aboard the submarine OD in New York. The Navy announced the cause was unknown and a board of inquiry was appointed to investigate.
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William J. Shartley
Albert Trevor
New York
Navy Department
Polish Legion Joins French American Headquarters in France
A Polish legion mainly of American Poles was received into the French army in a ceremony near Nancy in the American zone on October 8.
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Nancy
Hindenburg Resigns as German Chief of Staff
London reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg has resigned after a heated interview with the emperor. The dispatch says he warned a large scale retreat was unavoidable and resigned from the German general staff.
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London
von Hndenburg
Amsterdam
French Take Conde Sulppe and Baquancourt
Paris reports French forces captured Conde Sulppe and Baquancourt. The troops advanced more than a mile in the operation.
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Baquancourt
Liberty Loan Fourth Subscriptions Reach 1.406 Million
The Fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions total 1,406,051,000 with ongoing efforts to increase the amount.
Commander of Camp Grant Dies SuddenlY
Rockford report states Col Charles Hagadorn acting Commander of Camp Grant was found dead in his office today. He had been greatly troubled by the Spanish influenza epidemic and its spread.
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United States Employees’ Compensation Commission
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Rockford, Ill
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American labor leader Gompers arrives in Rome
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, arrived in Rome on Sunday. He stated he is convinced American ideas will prevail among German workers and that the American people will fight until victory is won, receiving loud applause and cheers at the station.
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American Federation of Labor
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America
Serbian Prince Alexander Promoted to General
King Peter promotes Prince Alexander of Serbia to general in recognition of victories during the Macedonian offensive in Corfu on October 8.
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Corfu
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