Reichstag Takes Command and Kaiser's Abdication Rumors
Berlin dispatches report the Reichstag passed a bill placing military command under civilian control and rumors persist of Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicating after Ludendorff resignations. A German military shakeup is feared as von Hindenburg may retire and U boats are returning home from the Norwegian coast.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Kaiser
Frankfurter Zeitung
von Ludendorff
General Star
War Cabinet
Quartermster
Ludendorff
Austria
Wilkson
von Hindenburg
London
Field Marshal
Geneva
Daily Express
Washington
German Empire
Austria- Hungary
Turkey
Germany
Riots in Germany Reported Daily Amid Supply Strains
London reports say riots are occurring daily across parts of Germany with clashes against police and fatalities. The shortages of raw materials, notably for explosives, are hindering munition production and Krupp factories have reportedly dismissed many workers.
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London
Germany
Krupps
Express rate rise approved by ICC for rail shipments
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved proposed express rate increases to take effect unless alternative revenue measures for the American Railway Express Company are arranged with the Railway Administration.
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Commerce Body
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Railway Administration
Sir Thomas Myles Knighted During Ireland College Presidency
Sir Thomas Myles head of the British surgeons now touring the United States was knighted while president of the College of Surgeons Ireland. He is noted as an authority on command depots of the army medical service and on curative workshops.
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Thomas Myles
United States
College of Surgeons
Ireland
German Leader Resigns as Armistice Pressure Grows
London reports Gen Von Ludendorff has resigned to avert surrender humiliation as Austria falters. Observers see the move signaling a collapsing German morale and increasing likelihood of unconditional surrender terms to be handed to Germany by Marshal Foch. German papers debate whether armistice conditions amount to capitulation or evacuation suffices.
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Gen. von Ludendorff
London
von Ludendorff
Austria
Germmins
Foch
Ludenhoff
Frankfort Zeitung
Wilson
Germany
Cologne Gazette
Bulgaria
Five Anarchists Sentenced in Federal Case
Five avowed anarchists, convicted of circulating antigovernment literature, were sentenced in federal court in New York. Three received 20 year terms, one got three years for turning state's evidence, and a woman was sentenced to 15 years. All five are Russian nationals and Bolshevik supporters.
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New York
Hostages Shot by Bolsheviks Reported by Petrograd Dispatch
Petrograd dispatches quote Pravda reporting that from August to October 1, 1918, 68 hostages were shot by Bolsheviks including five priests. The item notes Moses Uritzky, a commissioner to Russia's constituent assembly, was assassinated late in August. Amsterdam Oregon.
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Amsterdam
Moses Uritzky
Constituent Assembly of
Russia
Bolshevikd
Petrograd
Pravde
British Fifth Army drives German retreat in Belgium
London reports Ghent evacuation by German forces as British Fourth army captures 17,731 prisoners between Oct 1 and 25. British advances push toward Scheldt and Sambre, with hopes Antwerp Brussels will fall. Allies share glory with American divisions in ongoing Belgian front fighting.
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London
Ghent
Fourth Army
Averghem
Audenarde
Courtrai-Tournai
Locis
Espierres
Scheldt
Mount Carmel
Valenciennes
Sambre
London Observer
Horne
Byng
Mons
le Quesnoy
Maubeuge
Gertimans
Antwerp
Brussels
Meuse
Belgium
Many Die in Austrian Camp
Official dispatches from Rome describe cruel treatment of Italian soldiers in Austrian prison camps. Two escaped officers Lieuts Vincenzo Eimma and Galileo Taniello reached Italian lines in Albania and reported prisoners at Camp Sigmund Sherberg being naked and reduced to skeletons. They said last winter 30 to 10 prisoners died daily from hunger and cold.
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Washington
Rome
Albania
Sigmund Sherberg
Vincenzo Eimma
Galileo Taniello
Hog price agreement reached for November market
Washington officials from the food administration and bureau of markets met with producers commission men and packers to set November hog prices. Market centers were notified but the official announcement was withheld.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Bureau of Markets
Americans Push On in Burgundy Woods Victory Report
American First Army patrols control southern Burgundy woods and advance north of Funny. Germans encircled and surrender in the woods as Bois des Loges is recaptured. Allied bombing near Briquenay disrupts German formations. Lt. Edward Rickenbacher engages enemy planes and is promoted to captain.
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Burgundy Woods
Funny
Bois Des Loges
Briquenay
Grand Pre
Rickenbacher
Crowds Force Saloon Closures in Camden During Flu Panic
Philadelphia crowds fleeing influenza flocked to Camden where Dr Davis of the Camden board of health ordered saloons closed in the interest of public health. Police were dispatched as crowds surged prompting a temporary reopening then a renewed ban. The order allowed churches to reopen Sunday and schools Monday.
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Philadelphia
Living Cost Inquiry Begins in Minnesota
Washington reports the department of labor will soon start an investigation into the cost of living in Minnesota with details to follow.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Minnesota
Kaiser open to abdication if people back hereditary presidency
London Oct 28 reports say the Kaiser intends to abdicate if Germany adopts a republican system. Court circles attribute that he would accept an hereditary presidency rather than rule as emperor. He allegedly stated willingness to become hereditary president of a German Republic.
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Wilhelm
Kaiser
German Republic
London
Holland
Two Steamers Sunk Off Atlantic Coast by U Boats
An Atlantic Port reports two steamers sunk off the American coast by German submarines. A score of survivors have been landed at Barnegat.
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Atlantic
The
Ameri
Barnegat
Austrian government accepts Wilson views and seeks peace
Austria replies to President Wilson saying it accepts all points in his October 19 note and is ready to negotiate peace and an immediate armistice on all Austria-Hungary fronts. It is seen as prepared to offer concessions beyond Germany.
Germany’s Latest Note to Wilson Needs No Reply
Washington in October 28 report states Germany’s latest note to President Wilson does not require a reply. Officials describe it as an acknowledgment of the October 25 response and say Germany is awaiting the terms of discussion.
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Germany
Wilson
Washington
The
United
Pres. Wilson
Generals Bullard and Leggett Nominated for Lieutenant General
Washington on October 28 reports that Maj. Gens. Robert L. Bullard and Hunter Liggett, early leaders of American expeditionary forces to France, have been recommended for promotion to lieutenant general and their names sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Washington
Robert L. Bullard
Hunter Leggett
France
Senate
Mangin Drives Forward Across French Front Near Laon
Paris reports a sharp French advance under General Mangin collapsing the German pocket north and east of Laon. Mont D’Origny Origny Saint Besoir and Courtumella fall as France pushes toward Guise and Merle, with 2450 prisoners taken in two days.
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Paris
Mangin
Oise
Serre
Guise
Mortiers
Aisne
Laon
Assix Sur Serre
Riehecourt
St. Quentin
Mont D’origny
Origny-St. Besnoir
Courtumella
Perron
Richecourt
Reima
Macquigny Farm
Slesonns
Snow and rain sweep Kansas with cold north wind
Topeka dispatch reports snow and rain across Kansas with a cold north wind. Northern areas recorded six inches of snow and one to over two inches of rain. Snow is expected in the eastern portion.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
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