British Victories in Palestine Collapse Turkish Forces
Reports from Palestine indicate the Turkish army of about 40 000 is nearly destroyed or captured by General Allenby’s forces. Some 25 000 prisoners and 260 guns are counted with the Seventh and Eighth Turkish divisions effectively wiped out. Seizure of Jordan crossings cut escape routes as Allied pursuit continues northward.
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Palestine
London
Palestine Front
Jordan
Nazareth
See
War Office
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al- Jenby
Constantinople
Sofia
Mesopotamia
Persia
Caucasus
Daily Telegraph
Morning Post
Turkey
Bulgarian Troop Desertions Rise Amid War Pressures
Paris dispatch reports widespread Bulgarian desertions to Allied lines as victories mount and internal issues weaken central command in Macedonia. Some units faced public execution by German officers for alleged surrender willingness. several troops have surrendered voluntarily.
British forces gain along Mediterranean coast
General Allenby’s troops push up the Mediterranean coast with rapid gains. Acre and its railheads have been captured, and Saida may also have fallen in the north, according to unconfirmed reports.
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General Allenby
Mediterranean
Acre
Saida
Allied forces close on St Quentin from west
British troops tighten surround of St Quentin as Allied armies advance from the west and widen positions between Vermand and the town. The push comes as forces encircle the important center from three sides.
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St. Quentin
Vermand
American Forces In Violent Artillery Duel In Lorraine
American units clash with German forces in Lorraine in a heavy artillery duel. The fighting, part of ongoing operations on the Western Front, involves bombardment from both sides and reports indicate continued combat activity near several towns.
Macedonian Front Breaks as Bulgars Retreat in Strife
Allied forces push into Macedonia with heavy Franco Serbian Italian British units advancing. Bulgarians retreat from Doiran to west of the Vardar while Serbia cuts rail lines and reports 9 000 to 10 000 prisoners taken. Italians claim sixteen villages seized and up to many prisoners. Mount Bobishto captured as British troops move toward Kare Ochlular and Mrextensl along the Vardar.
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Monastir
Chaili-Dobrushovo
Musa Oma
London
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Lake Deiran
Kare Ochlular
Thlamezah
Mrexentsl
Theritish War Office
Doiran
Uskub
Salonki
French and British Advances Reported in Sept 24 War Dispatch
Paris reports Cambrai evacuat ion and civilians moved to Mons. French reach Oise south of St Quentin with Vendeuil fort taken. British gains north of the Hindenburg line include captures at Gavrelle and Roussoy Bony road, plus hundreds of prisoners. American sector quiet with heavy rain and a German order exposing mistreatment of American prisoners.
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Quentin
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Thiacourt
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Bulgars Yell for Peace Amid War News
Zurich reports the Bulgarian press united for peace with calls to cease fighting. The Prepare and Vic praise reason and urge quick negotiations, while Narod stresses ending the pending talks promptly as the entente gains in France.
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France
Vic
Narod
Japs Take 2000 Prisoners After Amur River Advance
Report from London dated Sept 24 states Blagoviestchensk and Alexievsk in Amur province were occupied by Japanese cavalry from Khabarovsk and Tsitsihar on Sept 18. Two thousand Austro-German prisoners were taken after laying down arms at Kokka on the Amur right bank. A separate Harbin proclamation pledges friendly ties with Russia and promises severe punishment for those causing disorder. Zurich dispatches note Russian Soviet government backing Austrian peace talks.
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Tsitsihar
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Harbin
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Japan
Zurich
Kovno
Buena Ventura Torpedo Loss Near Coruna
The American steamer Buena Ventura was torpedoed last Monday near Coruna Spain. Three officers and 27 crew members have arrived, with 64 crew missing after the attack. The ship, 4 881 gross tons, was en route from Tordeaux with petroleum from Philadelphia, owned by United States Steel Products company.
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Tordeaux
Philadelphia
United States Steel Products Company
French Fight Hun Lies Unity Against Enemy Propaganda
On the anniversary of the 1792 republic proclamation a union of major French associations formed to counter enemy propaganda. Attendees included diplomatic corps, Institute of France, council of State and parliament. Paul Deschanel presided and praised Allied victories while urging a peace pact with effective penalties to deter future horrors.
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Paris
Diplomatic Corps
Institute of France
Council of State
Parliament
Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
Marne
Picardy
Woevre
Why retail prices increase in national food bill
Figures from the foods administration show the national food bill rose 344 percent in the past year. The rise in retail food prices is blamed on population influx, higher wages, and increased costs for rent clothing and transportation.
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Washington
The
Foods Administration
Kingfisher Trawler Reported Captured by Submarine
The American steam trawler Kingfisher, torpedoed off Halifax, was reportedly captured by an enemy submarine at dawn September 20. The crew landed at Quoddy in New Brunswick and said they did not see their ship sink but heard three explosions after parting sight of the vessel.
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Washington
Halifax
A. m
Navy Department
Quoddy
N. 8
French Take 100 Prisoners in Italian Front Action
On the Asiago plateau, French forces attacked along the Italian front and destroyed Austrian defenses east of Mount Siselmol. The war office reports 100 prisoners taken and five machine guns captured in the engagement.
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Rome
Asiago
Mont Sisemol
War Office
Red Massacres Reported in Russian Cities
Washington dispatches describe wholesale slaughter of officials and other prominent figures labeled dangerous to the soviet in Russian cities. The state department is urged to coordinate protests with civilized nations.
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Washington
State Department
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