German Note Signals Change in Power and Armistice Terms
Washington reports Germany accepts Wilson’s terms in principle and outlines a parliamentary Reichstag system. The note claims the new government will determine war and peace with人民 support, while promising to curb submarine sinkings and protect civilians amid peace talks.
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Americans Capture Hill No 209 and Bois De Rappe in Three Hours
American forces northwest of Verdun launched two local but decisive actions. They stormed Bois De Rappe and Hill No 209, overcoming heavy machine gun fire, with three hours of fighting ending in the American occupation of the wood and surrounding area.
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President Receives German Note on Wilson Outreach
In Washington D C on October 22 the German note to President Wilson was received by cable at the Swiss legation and will be handed to Secretary of State Robert.
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Hill Outflanked as Germans Retreat in Ban theville Wood
Prince William Frederick Hill reports that Hill 200 fell nearly with Bois De Rappe as German forces retreated from the heights near the weed. About 1500 Germans were captured. The Americans also drove the enemy from Ban theville wood’s northern edges after a stubborn stand at a machine gun stronghold.
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25 Million Subscribe to Fourth Liberty Loan
Washington reports estimates showing about 25,000,000 subscribers for the fourth Liberty loan, surpassing the $6,000,000,000 goal by hundreds of millions. Orders for coupon bonds are being filled and registered bonds prepared as owners’ details reach the treasury. Subscriptions reach record share, with estimates of 20 percent of the U S population participating. The note of no ceasefire implied as fighting continues.
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British closing in on Valenciennes in WWI push
London reports General Haig’s forces pressing the German line and moving to the left bank of the Escaut river in the Valenciennes sector. British troops seized western Thiant, five miles south, cutting a rail line southeast from there, and are within one mile of Tournai.
Yankees Press North in Rain Fight Across Bois des Rappes
In persistent drizzle on October 21 American forces push northward from the Bois des Rappes and Bois Claibeciene west of Bantheville while units near Plantheville gain slight northwest ground in heavy woods. A single American platoon clears Clairbechene wood, as Germans retreat along a three nelle front toward the Freya position. The army advances across open ground swept by machine guns.
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British Drive Toward Valenciennes Fails to Halt Front Advance
British forces push toward Valenciennes with gains near Le Cateau and Tournai while Ghent lies under seven miles from the allied line. French troops reach the Danube region near Video in the Balkans as Anglo American forces cross the Oise south of Etreux amid heavy fighting north of Laon.
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Chaos Rules in Germany Amid War Crisis
Washington reports Germany faces a dire crisis as chaos looms in Berlin. Official notes say the government’s condition influences war duration and Germany’s stance on surrender, peace terms, and Wilson’s allied terms. Conflicting Berlin signals mirror the unsettled path to armistice.
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Complete Ruin in Belgium
The Belgian government is computing the total damage inflicted by the German occupation. A Havre cabinet meeting adopted measures to verify claims for civilian and public property damage, to be used in determining total compensation from Germany.
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Mo non Railroad Fourth Loan Subscriptions Reported
Lafayette Ind Oct 21 Employees at the general headquarters subscribed 125000 to the fourth loan. The entire system subscribed 200090.
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Spanish City Honors Wilson for World Justice Efforts
Barcelona residents unanimously proclaimed President Wilson a citizen in recognition of his great efforts in favor of world justice. Several other Spanish cities plan similar honors for the U S president.
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French Forces Advance Near Assis sur Serre
French troops have pushed the front along the Serre river to the railroad northeast of Assis sur Serre, advancing their position in ongoing attacks.
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Iowans Urged to Report Their Yes Memes
Iowa War Savings committee seeks 100 percent redemption of War Savings Stamps pledges. Homer A Milner state director announces drive to ensure every signer pays in full. Government asks December pledges be paid in November to close campaign in December.
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