Substantial War Bond Over-Subscription Reported
The Treasury reported over 21 million people bought Uncle Sam’s War Bonds as the Fourth Federal Reserve District exceeded its quota. District percentages included Cleveland 1460, Minneapolis 115, and New York 111. Other districts showed varied results as officials praised volunteers and citizens for their sustained support amid prevailing health concerns and economic hardships.
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Perssne
Uncle Sam
Federal Reserve Districte
Czech forces cut Berlin Vienna rail links in our read
Vorwaerts Berlin reports Czech troops sever railways between Berlin and Vienna via Oderberg and Bocentach disrupting continental lines. Communications between Agram Budapest Flume and Vienna vary by line with several segments now interrupted. Journal notes Croatia capital near the Save river 75 miles inland. Elbe frontier area highlights disrupted routes.
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Vienna
Oderberg
Bocentach
Agram
Budapest
Paris
Czecho-Sloveke
Croatia
Slovenia
Save
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U S Tanker Beats U Boat as Draft Call Increases
A German U boat attack on an American tanker near the Preveh coast failed as the Norwegian crew aboard the escorting vessel helped down the enemy. In Washington, draft calls rise to mobilize 2000 men for general military service with November drafts to start after October influenza pauses, complete by month end.
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Norwegian Abtp, Woermed, Marvel If On Am Opposite Dhren Gon
Tornfree
DeHeeot & Stern Torent
Washington
Sugar Ration Rules and Draft Calls Across States
Reports from December 4 1917 note sugar rationing changes allowing families to buy a full month supply at once while Hoover eases monthly limits. Draft calls issued for Michigan white men to report by November 11 to Camp Wodeworth. News items cover refugee movements, Kaiser’s losses, and wartime controls on shipping and industry.
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Three Works
Camp Wodeworth, & C
Dutch Deny German Plot On Devastation Probe
The Dutch legation here issued a statement declaring false articles in German prose claiming a neutral commission of Spanish and Dutch representatives would investigate devastation for the German retreat. Porin reports a shell killed M. Durte, a French deputy from Valenciennes, while he insisted on accompanying French troops in the city’s suburb.
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Daren Legation
Hrusus
Porin
M. Durte
Meinber
Chamber of Deputies
Vatenciennes
Hughes Gives Clean Bill on Hughes Report
The long awaited Hughes aircraft report made public at the White House describes expenditures and findings. It notes taxes and bonds totaling 691,851,80847 and actual spending of 294,043,300.27, with charges against Col Edward A. Deeds and others for improper influence and violations of defense procurement law, while detailing production status and claims of shipments to France.
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Washington
Charles EB. Hughes
Hughes
Edward A. Deeds
France
Hleut
Jesse G. Vincent
Packard Motor On Company
George W. Mixter
Deere & Co. Maline
Curtiss Airplane and Motor Company
Sanuel B. Vrooman
Aircraf
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Henry Ford
Packard Company
Lincoln Motor Company
Seperate
Gregory
Howard &. Coffin
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K. L. Montgomery
D. Waldan
Howe
Barry B. Thayer
Admiral Taylor
Strercft
100 Die in N Y L wreck at Lincoln Road station
Police say 100 killed as an elevated train on the Brighton Beach line jumped the track at Lincoln Road near Prospect Park. Ambu lances from Brooklyn rushed to the scene while officials reported widespread casualties and a major response from city services.
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New York
Coney Island
Brighton Beach
Lne
Lincoln Road
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Dr Emma Wheat Gillmore Career in Public Health Service
Dr Emma Wheat Gillmore rose from active assistant surgeon at Fort Oglethorpe’s extra confinement zone to chairwoman of women physicians on the general wedien board council of nations defense. She also represents the Medical Women of America on the central governing board of the Volunteer Medical Service Corps.
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Robert T. Gilmore
United States Medical Reserve Corps
Emma Wheat Gillmore
United States Public Health Service
Fort Oglethorpe
General Wedien
Council of Nations Defense
Medical Women of America
Volunteer Medical Service Corps
Kaiser to Quit But Emperor Says Not Yet Abdicate
Amsterdam and London dispatches report the German Kaiser is willing to abdicate but says the time is not ripe. He would abdicate later in favor of Prince William under the chancellor’s regency if required. Press debates his fate as Germany faces dire war conditions and political turmoil.
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Reichstag
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William
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Provi' Menire
Tolsfortane
Prince Max
Ueain
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Junkers
Lin
Erich Ludendorff
Eixile
von Hindenburg
Ludehderi
Armistice Signed With Austria Ends World War I
Paris reports an official armistice with Austria-Hungary signed by General Diaz and to take effect at 3 oclock. Italian forces in northern Italy claim 100000 Austro-Hungarian prisoners and over 2200 guns. Rovereto captured near Trent. Prime ministers Lloyd George and Clemenceau praised rapid progress at Col on House sessions in Paris.
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Diaz
Paris
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Colonel House
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Clemenceau
France
Armistice Terms Shaping for Germany From Versailles
Washington reports that Austro-Hungarian surrender terms inform the expected German peace framework. The looped Vienna signals suggest Italy may shift to end attacks from the south after Austrian capitulation. Allied forces may occupy key points such as Trent and Trieste. Colonel House coordinates with allied premiers as Paris awaits military terms. General Alexeyev died in Ekaterinodar after a brief illness. Paris reports 4000 Magyrs and Slave prisoners captured by Americans.
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Supreme War
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Supreme War Council
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Trieste
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Supreme Army Command
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Versailles
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France
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Paris
Wilson
Special Activities and a Quip on Dumb Animals
Dialogue hints at rivalries as Biggins and Ames are referenced. Grow dher jokes about pets making noise, revealing character dynamics. The exchange underscores personal business versus public activity and humor amid tension.
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Armistice Terms Drive Turkish Surrender and Allied Gains
Armistice talks conclude with Turkey accepting unconditional surrender terms. Allied forces gain passage through the Dardanelles and control of the Bosporus, with release of prisoners and demobilization of German forces anticipated. In Versailles, the Allies draft harsh terms to prevent renewed hostilities, while U.S. influence centers on Colonel House and Wilson’s peace vision.
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Allies poised to dictate terms for Germany’s surrender
Allied governments and armies seek stern justice and harsh terms for Germany, avoiding mere forgiveness. If Germany accepts armistice in good faith, war may end. else continued fighting could bring heavy occupation hardships and a decisive collapse of Austrian Hungary and German military power.
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German Airmen Busy As August Raids Hit Dromes
German air crews faced intensified Allied pressure as August raids targeted German airdromes. Data from the war ministry show 33 attacks on airfields that month, with 19 focusing on troublesome air bases. Bombs dropped ranged up to five to eight tons, causing hangar fires and widespread damage.
Fewer Ships Than Expected in 1916 and 1918 Tonnage
Shipping officials project 1916 total tonnage near 3.2 million and 1918 tonnage around 3.2 million. The 6 million ton shipbuilding plan last year aimed for at least 4 million tons. Senate witnesses say 3 million tons is the best outcome amid cancellations and wooden ship surplus.
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