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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
5
Emperor William summons all German Federal State Sovereigns for consultation before replying to President Wilson's note. Amsterdam reports on October 11. The step signals a unified stance as German leaders weigh diplomatic options in the wake of the note.
An American bombing expedition of over 350 aircraft attacked German cantonments between Wavrille and Danvillers about 12 miles north of Verdun. The force included 200 bombers 100 pursuit planes and 50 triplanes. Twelve enemy machines were shot down and one escort plane failed to return. American craft also destroyed or downed five additional German planes and one balloon while taking numerous photographs and dropping newspapers to troops.
Allied forces pressure east of Cambrai with Anglo American troops pushing near Mennevret and Andigny Forest. British units near Wassigny from La Priseass area and the Coteau. German evacuations west of Chenin des Dames as troops move toward Bazuel.
Reports say the American steamship Ticonderoga was torpedoed and sunk with about 250 lost while 17 American soldiers survived. The Japanese Hirano Maru was sunk with 201 missing. survivors rescued by the U S destroyer Sterret amid rough seas.
Stockholm reports Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse, brother in law to the German emperor, chosen as king of Finland by the Finnish landtag on Wednesday night. republican chamber members abstained from voting.
Across a wide front the German retreat accelerates east of Cambrai as British and French troops advance toward Le Cateau and St Quentin. Allied gains include capturing Le Cateau and towns near Fresnoy and Bohain while German rearguards withdraw. Washington debate over President Wilson's peace note continues in the Senate with leaders trading criticisms and support.
President Wilson calls for strong participation in the fourth Liberty Loan campaign saying the effort is the greatest exercise of American power and must be fully and greatly oversubscribed. He warns any relaxation would cause tragical damage to the nation and the world.
Acting Mayor Bernard issued a proclamation closing all schools churches and other public places in Tucson following the discovery of twenty seven Spanish influenza cases. No fatalities reported at this time.
Emperor Wilhelm praises the German Industrial Association for confidence and calls for united action of intellectual moral and economic powers to defend the nation. He asks for a single conception and the spirit of national war to bind separate views into unity.
Dispatches from Berlin say the Reichstag was summoned for Thursday to debate peace. Berlin expects President Wilsons reply within days. German press signals preparation for rejection of the peace proposal.
Secretary McAdoo calls every citizen to double their Liberty Loan subscription to match Allied victories in France. He lauds British American and French forces and urges immediate action to strengthen the fighting power of American expeditionary troops against the Huns.
Washington reports the war industries board will curb oil and gasoline stove ovens and heaters to conserve iron steel and aluminum eliminating 466 existing styles and sizes as part of wartime production cuts.
Philadelphia records 804 deaths from influenza and 124 from pneumonia in the 24 hour period. Three new influenza cases are reported, reflecting a severe outbreak.
Four armed men entered the First National Bank of Hopkins Minnesota on October 10 locked six employees in a vault and escaped with about seven thousand dollars.
Basel reports Captain Locklein appointed head of the German navy sub marine department. He succeeds Vice Admiral von Mann who becomes the new secretary of the navy.
Stockholm reports former Russian prime minister Alexander Fe ligesvich Trepot, now cited as Alleged Premier, has been shot according to ad views from Petrograd.
Paris Oct 10 Marshal Joffre suffered a grip attack that caused him to cancel his London visit. The condition is mild and he is expected to be out today or tomorrow.
Americans struck German lines east of the Argonne Forest and captured the villages of Sommerance Chevires and Marcq. Over a thousand prisoners were taken in the operation.
October 11 reports a major battle along a thirty mile front southeast of Cambrai with British forces advancing on all sectors and achieving significant gains in heavy fighting in the region.
Paris reports German forces retreating swiftly north of Le Cateau with a headlong flight as Allied troops press the advance during the October action.
Reports from Great Lakes are encouraging and Captain Moffett has lifted the quarantine from the influenza epidemic. Enlisted men regain liberty while Great Lakes medical corps offer is accepted by Kenosha Wilmette and Winnetka. About 100 more men still available and Camp Grant reports 107 deaths from pneumonia. Four hundred patients discharged from the hospital.
Four armed bandits blew open the Turtle Lake bank safe killing one citizen and escaping with about 5000 dollars after a pistol battle with local residents. Police and sheriff offices hunted the thieves as the town mourned the victim.
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