Wilson Lays Trap in Answer to Run Note Move
President Wilson signals Congress to clarify his reply to Prince Maximilian as Berlin weighs next steps. Officials see a strategic move that counters German tactics while leaving room for peace. Wilson consults March and LSD as U S forces push back on the western front toward the Rhine.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Prince Maximilian
Hun
Eace
Maximilian
Germanichancellor
Marshal Foch
Mindenburg
Ludendorff
Germany
War Office
Secreetary
Wen
Rhine
Huns Introduce New Terror in Paris
Paris reports a new form of explosive device used by Germans in recent days. Authorities note a single grenade can carry twenty of these hazardous charges, with public safety warnings about a method involving a misleading display at the Maze.
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Paris
Fonck Downs Four Planes in French Air War
Paris reports Lieut Rene Fonck shot down four German airplanes within twenty minutes on the same day. The ace is credited with 70 official victories and has actually brought down 100 German machines.
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Paris
Rene Fonck
Fonck
Influenza Reaches Fairfield and Nearby Towns
Four cases of Spanish influenza are reported in Fairfield with similar spread in Ottumwa Lockridge Abingdon and Batavia. Public health guidance urges avoiding crowds wearing masks and ensuring ventilation rest and good nutrition for the sick.
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Fairfield
Ottumwa
Lockridge
Abingdon
Batavia
Public Service
Public Health Service
Community Church Groups Host Social Events
The Baraca Class and Builder's Bible Class swapped a Pow Wow at the Baptist church basement after a move from Chautauqua park. A picnic supper followed and both groups enjoyed a social evening. The Fancy Work Circle gathered at Mrs. L. E. Whitney's home for an afternoon of crafts and sociability. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church plans a Kensington at Mrs. A. W. Jaques' home tomorrow at 2:30 PM.
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Lutheran Church
Baptist Church
Chautauqua Park
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Kensington
A. W. Jaques
Steamer Sunk by Uboat Off Atlantic Port
An Atlantic port reports a large American steamer sunk by a U boat with many crew lost. The incident occurred reportedly on October 10 and details are scarce. Ships and rescue efforts are being coordinated.
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Atlantic
Loan Periled as Fourth Liberty Loan Lags Behind
Washington reports warn the fourth Liberty loan may miss its $6 billion target if current per capita subscriptions persist. Treasury estimates require over $4.4 billion more within ten days, but nine days show under $1.6 billion raised nationally. Only St. Louis at 48.4 percent and Minneapolis at 44.6 percent reach halfway goals.
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Washington
Treasury Loan
Liberty Loan
Treasury Loan Review
Federal Reserve
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Coop Family Reunion at Antioch Church Oct 12
A Coop family reunion will be held Saturday October 12 at the Antioch church near the Lafe Coop home. Dinner at noon includes invocation by Lafe Coop and a program with songs by the America address by Geo W Ball O Fryer and others.
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Coop
Antioch Church
Lafe Coop
Perlee
Song
America
Geo. W. Ball
O. . Fryer
American Casualties Light in Cambrai Front
London dispatch reports in the American sector of Cambrai the Germans offer strong resistance. American losses are not heavy and total American casualties are less than half the number of Germans taken prisoner.
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Cambrai
London
Cambrai Front
Obituary of Irvin Simons Died After Long Illness
Irvin Simons died last night at 6 45 at his parents home 406 North Court St after a year long struggle with tuberculosis He was born December 31 1897 in Ottumwa Iowa and was 20 years 9 months 8 days old He moved with his family to Washington then to this city and graduated Fairfield High School in 1917 Survived by his parents one brother Earl Simons of Harvard Illinois and three sisters Rena Mildred and Ethel all at home Funeral to be held tomorrow at 2 30 from the residence with Rev R H Polly of the Christian church officiating and interment in Evergreen Cemetery
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Irvin Simons
C. J. Simons
North Court St
Ottumwa
Washington
Fairfield High School
Earl Simons
Harvard, II
Rena
Mildred
Ethel
Adkins Wounded in Action September 10 Near France
Notice reports Private Ben J F Adkins severely wounded while with Company M Kalabow Division in France on September 10. Asecond message confirms the wounding of other company members. local relatives relay details as families plan visits and friends send updates from Edina and Ottumwa.
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Megram
Adiniant
Harrie
Henry Adkins
Reaj
Aaniis
Liberty Day Observance Plans Ahead of October 12
The U S board of education urges calendars for Liberty Day celebrating Columbus discovery with a four hour program. Suggested events include harvest home festivals athletic events and a noon community dinner. Afternoon activities may feature processions pageants singing and Liberty Loan speeches for children.
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Washington, Ort
Uhited States Board of Education
America
Polish Army Officers Take Allegiance Amid French Front
General Pole, once a captain in the Austrian army, sworn as chief of staff of the Polish army in a ceremony at the Vistula valley sector. The unit, 80 percent Polish from the United States, took oath of allegiance to the entente alliance amid treeless French battlefronts.
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France
Pole
Weld
Politicians Defy Jury in Michigan Campaign Probe
In New York three political leaders refused to testify in the federal grand jury inquiry into the 1940 Michigan Senate campaign expenses of Republican nominee Truman H. Newberry. Contempt proceedings were said to be brought as witnesses argued New York authorities lacked jurisdiction over Michigan matters.
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Michigan
Newberry
New York
Truman H. Newberry
United States
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Ww. C. Ball
Louis Easton
Iowa
R. H. Polly
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Nevis
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Pauline
Mildred Mitchetl
Mra. J. Welday
X. Nady Jr
J. A. Wray
Care
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Mrs.t. F. McNew
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Joseph Earle
Edina
Firevide
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Burlington
Jefferson County
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Jessie Wilson
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Brighton
Board of Education
C. E. Anderson
Gerertee Vom
Austria
Kidak
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Gaumers
A. W. Switzer
N. Third St
Meyer Shoe Store
West Side Square
Over Hub
Blue Grass Tire Shop
West Burlington Street
Hammon Tailor Shop
Orpheum
Frank’s Orchestra
Vernon Martin
Viviette
Chloa K
U. S. Food Administration
Gaines Bros
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