Germany Accepts Wilson Peace Terms Says German Note
Washington officials caution that the German peace note, broadcast via wireless from Nauen and supposedly relayed by Berlin, should not be trusted until the official reply is in. The State Department warns the public to await President Wilson's decision amid suspicions of German propaganda aims.
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Minnesota forest fires devastate northern towns and refugees surge
A northern Minnesota blaze from Ashland to Moose Lake leaves thousands homeless, with nine thousand escaping as Great Northern trains evacuate Cloquet and surrounding areas. Fire destroys yards, stock, and buildings. reports tell of fires reaching Duluth region and widespread destruction across Sundby and Marobo towns.
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Belgian General Gillain Led Cavalry Rise to Command
Lieutenant General Gillain, chief of the general staff of the Belgian army, is a cavalry officer with a brilliant colonial career. At the war's start he commanded a cavalry brigade and was promoted to commander of the Fifth Army region before his current post. He was decorated by Marshal Foch as commander of the Legion of Honor.
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President Wilson weighs Germany reply amid war talk
Washington reports say President Wilson has decided on the German reply to his inquiry note but waits for the official text. Paris papers view Germany's answer as signaling weakness while calling for peace through armistice and negotiations.
Great Northern Station Evacuates Crowd on Packed Train
Hundreds rushed to the Great Northern station seeking safety as a train prepared to depart. The platform overflowed while the carriages filled to capacity and the engine steamed away with passengers aboard.
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China seeks Wilson’s aid in mediation over China's split
Peking October 14 reports a rising movement among Chinese moderates to welcome Allied control through a reorganization loan of Chinese finances. They view President Wilson’s liberty loan speech as not addressing their national situation. The Pope may be asked to intervene.
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President Wilson to Respond Swiftly to German Peace Proposal
Washington reports President Wilson will act quickly and positively in replying to Germany's new peace proposal. The announcement came from well informed circles in Washington D C on October 1. The decision follows consultations with key advisers as the Administration weighs its options.
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President Holds Several Talks on Situation Today
The President met with Secretary Lansing and Secretary Baker and with his trusted adviser, Pp Ceol, to discuss the ongoing situation during the day.
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French Reaches Laon Front as Allies Break German Line
War front report from Paris notes Laon entered by French Fifth Army under General Mungia, St Gobain forest captured, and advance within four kilometers of Laon. French progress includes Seure and other crossings as Fere-Laon line and nearby villages burn amid advancing Allied pressure.
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British fear Trik in War Dispatches From London
London reports amid World War I coverage that Allied forces push north of the Allette with Italian contingents aiding French lines. British authorities resist German evacuation plans while Haig’s forces advance near Valenciennes and Montrecourt, capturing key positions along the Sehleldt canal.
Atlantic Port Tour Highlights U S War Front Visit
Det Aten Macrae of War Raker and Brig roler Bend as Hines led a party including Jon D Nyan and others after a tour of the American front in Prance. The group departed for Washington as Surgeon General Gorgas reported on the visit abroad.
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Maximillian's Retirement Expected Amid German Crisis
London October 14 The resignation of Prince Maximilian as German Chancellor is expected. Observers foresee Pan German and military factions withdrawing their support as the regime faces ongoing complicactions and loss of credibility.
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French Make Gains North of the Loan Front
Paris reports French troops advancing to Camp De Sissone about 12 miles east of their previous positions. The move broadens the frontline and deepens the enemy threat across the sector.
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British Advance Around Donal Presses Retiring Enemy
London reports British forces press the retirement of the enemy around Donal with gains to the north and south as of October 14. The advance reflects continued momentum in the campaign.
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Crowd Flocks to Streets for News of Peace
Crowds thronged Bem Hampshire city streets as thousands of copies of the ext ra extra rolled out. People cheered and cried for joy at news from Germany and Provident Wilson, with hundreds of thousands of papers snapped up within hours of street sale.
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American boy with French artillery vows to give Germans hell
Paris reports an American who has twice been decorated with the French artillery on the Champagne front writes home that they are still very busy. He says the Germans demand an armistice but the American unit will give them one after knocking hell for him.
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