Wilson's Reply Jolts Huns and Shifts War Talk
President Wilson faces Congress soon to press his peace query to Prince Max as a means to end the war. Washington readings frame the move as a strategic rejection of unconditional surrender and a demand for Germany to withdraw from occupied territories before any settlement.
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Carl D. Groat
United Press
Washington D. C
Wilson
Congress
Max
Staats Zet- Tune
Washington
D. C
Germany
Prince Max
Teuton
Senator Lodge
Firet
Alles
America
Wiftth
Diplomata
Teutons
Indbor
Lansdowne
United Statea
Perleys
France
Belgium
Aria
Italy
Romania
Hether
Verizon Sterns
Armies Satisfied With Peace Note
The Associated Press reports American forces in France awaiting Wilson's reply to the German armistice proposal. Early reactions in Paris say the reply is expected, showing cautious optimism and criticism of Belgium's fate. Echo Belge notes Belgian sentiment with the headline The Crocodile Weeps.
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Paria
Wilson
Belgium
Krupps
Echo Belge
Amsterdam
Congress Applauds President Note and Leaders Respond
Washington Oct 10 Congress largely approved President Wilsons note to Germany but Sen Lodge and Rep Fess voiced strong disappointment. Lodge questioned representation by Chancellor Maximilian and warned of adverse effects on allies and troops. Fess said the move could let Germany avoid retreat by agreeing to peace terms.
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Representacre Fess
Mr. Fess
Germany
Americans Take 10 HM Batteries In Cha teau Thierry Fight
The 3nd division of American forces, active in Cambrai and Chateau-Thierry operations, played a key role in August and at one point captured 10 complete batteries amid heavy resistance. The division received an official commendation from the French government.
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Washington, D. C
Cambrai
Chateau-Thierry
Russian War Minister Executed As Soviet Orders
Stockholm reports Alexander Gutch koff and M. Kichkile have been executed by order of the Soviets. Earlier word said Gutchkoff's death had occurred, with subsequent notes about a German navy appointment replacing Vice Admiral Von Mann as secretary of the navy.
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Stockholm
Alexander Gutchkoff
M. Kichkile
HUN 8Ur
Masel
Dt. Wehiavar
Setyloe
Byer
Locklein
Witt
Reachere
von Mann
Navy
Fire Captive Balloon Attack Kills Passenger
A German aircraft attacked a captive balloon over Geneva, setting it on fire. Lien er K Hulry was in the basket and burned to death. The report notes high infant mortality rates in Penisia England and New Zealand.
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Geneva
Havas
Liener K Hulry
Penisia
England
New Zealand
Bulgar Tav lounged quit London incident unclear
Fragmentary text reports surrender numbers and locations but is largely garbled. Key names and places are indistinct, making a coherent summary impossible. The piece references Uskub and provisions but lacks complete facts.
British Minister Rejects Central Powers Peace Plan
Glasgow reports Winston Churchill, minister of munitions, dismisses the German govt proposal as mere maneuver. He questions whether any government formed is penitence and warns Britain will not be lured into an immediate end to the war despite shortages in France and doubts about recognition of their demands.
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Glasgow
Winston Churchill
Garneag
Wilaon
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
France
Masaryk Urges Breakup of Austria Hungary for Slovak Freedom
Professor Thomas G Masaryk head of the new Czecho Slovak nation asserts Austria Hungary must be wiped off the map to grant autonomy to its nationalities. He says Germany uses Austria as a bridge to Constantinople and criticizes Prince Max's peace speech. Masaryk speaks during Illinois centennial celebration.
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Chicago
Austria- Hungary
Thomas G. Masaryk
Germany
Prof
Masaryk
Austria
Constantinople
Prince Max
America
Tlinois
U-boat threat to U S ships eyed as Allies plan
Washington reports British and American officials weighing combative anti submarine measures as Germany readies a renewed U boat drive. Analysts cite reduced U boat effectiveness from disrupted crews coastal losses and improved convoy defenses while noting bases at Ostend Zeebrugge and Wilhelmshaven.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington, D. C
Germany
Admiralty
Geddes
Teuton
Women Help in Serbian Drive
Geneva reports Field Marshal Mackensen has arrived in Serbia to lead the remnants of Austro German forces as allies push toward the Danube. Austrians are said to be evacuating Belgrade while Serbian population including women assists in driving them out.
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Geneva
Mackensen
Serbia
Danube
Vienna
Belgrade
London
Get
Albania
Kia
Mackengen
Austria- Tumwary
Vranke
Euat
Fiausa
Anatrie- Hungary
Normart
Lankovute
Ccarhure
Deeleli
Miioe
Gern
Durezo
Kacanth
Vskub
Hondary
Bkunbi
Cleveland Firemen Strike Demands Eight Hour Day
Cleveland Ohio firemen vote to resign their posts to Fire Chief Wallace tomorrow noon. They demand an eight hour day back pay and higher salaries with the action effective October 14 if their demands are not granted.
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Cleveland
Meveland
Ohio
Cleveland City
Wallace
Australian government rejects prohibition measure
Acting Prime Minister W. A. Gill tells the House of Representatives in Melbourne on a wet time question that Australia has no intention of introducing a prohibition measure.
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Australia
Melbourne
W. A. Ail
Former U. S. Senator Dead
The obituary notes the death of James B. Twies a former governor of Kansas and long time U S senator representing the state in the United States Senate. It mentions his roles as head of the Czecho Slovak relief Masaryk and his remark on Germany as a bridge to Constantinople.
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U. S
Christmas packages uniform in Washington report
A brief Washington dispatch notes a uniform Christmas package issue with the nations and post office officials declaring the tone of public sentiment. The report mentions an official announcement today and references American wartime considerations and morale efforts.
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XMAS
Washington, D. C
At Leatt Tone Tate Yes Seomanes
Sixteen Deaths at Camp Dodge Reported
Camp Dodge Iowa records sixteen influenza related deaths since last night raising the district toll to 46. The list includes Stuka Grenhart Manning Archie Carpenter and others across several states. City of Denver reports nine more influenza deaths bringing total fatalities to 34. Camp Sherman Ohio notes pneumonia deaths climbing to about 100 since yesterday and overall influenza toll near 4380.
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Camp Dodge
Stuka Grenhart
Manning
Herman Schiliff
Harold
Fred A. Quirm
Virgil
S&s. D
Orheim Schilling
Wisner
Neb
George Kimball
Ilannaford
N. D
Archie Carpenter
Stucka Grenhart
Frank Moses
Ely
Elmer Ford
Decorah
Herman Schileep
Fred Quiram
Hannaford
N. C
Oscar Duori
Gilbert
Minn
Orhorn Shilling
Claude Blackburn
Hardin
Mont
Denver
Det
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Aristocrats Taste Mustard Gas From Hudson Wind
New York residents along Riverside Drive report discomfort and danger as western winds bring German mustard gas fumes from Jersey shore factories. The state health commissioner cannot confirm the experiments but notes 20 guinea pigs in nearby homes reportedly died from the fumes.
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New York
Riverside Drive
State Commissioner of Health
Hudson
New Jersey Water Front
H. M. Biggs
Lost American Army Battalion Is Safe
With American forces north west of Verdun at 10 16 a m October 9 word arrived of the rescue of an American battalion surrounded by Germans in the Argonne forest. No details are given but relief by other troops is inferred. Efforts to obtain reports by messenger and carrier pigeon were made, but no birds had returned by late yesterday.
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Verdun
Diermans
Argonne Forest
Frank J. Taylor
United Press
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Tredpive
Atallonnes
Dowlands
Lowell Mellett
France
Shatterin
Hindenburg Line
North Sea
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West Front
Rheims
Champagne-Argonne
Argonne
Meuse
Suippe
Berry-Au-Bac
Alane
St. Etianne- Sisane
St. Stienne-A-Arned Wie
German Says Peace Talks Bluff Amid Rising Defense Stance
Berlin reports quote Dr. Bernhard Dernburg, former German colonial minister, saying Germany’s new ministry signals a strong stand for defense and a harsh peace, casting doubt on peace talks. He warns against humiliating terms and frames continued resistance as essential.
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Amsterdam
Germany
Bernhard Dernburg
Berlin
Military Heads in France Arrive for Marine Corps
Washington announces arrival in France of Major General Barnett, commandant of the United States Marine Corps, and Brigadier General McCawley, quartermaster general, as reported by Secretary Daniels.
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France
Washington, D. C
Barnett
United States Marine Corps
McCawley
Corps
Daniels
Society Leader Dead in New York Society Circles
New York society leader Mrs W Perkins Jr died suddenly of pneumonia in Princeton New Jersey at her father Augustine Trowbridge's home. She was a prominent figure among New York and Philadelphia circles and married the financier's son on June 9 1917. The other brief item notes the American steamer Wonigate reported missing after involvement with the Steamer Arlode in naval transport service.
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New York
W. Perkins, Jr
Piteus Monia
Princeton
Augustine Trowbridge
Herkina Waa
Philadelphia
Stunning Allied Breakthrough Along Cambrai Front
British and American forces launched a dawn assault between St. Quentin and Cambrai as German lines faltered under heavy bombardment. In the Beaurevoir-Montbrehain area and along the Suippe river, Allied gains were reported with French and Canadian troops advancing near Berry-Au-Bac and Isles-Sur-Suippe while German counterattacks faltered.
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St. Quentin
Cambrai
Vale
Beaurevoir- Montbrehain
Feerthest
Paris
War Office
Conde-Sur-Suippe
Suippe
Aisne
Herry-Au-Bac
Isles-Sur-Suippe
Bazencourt
Reutera
Pont @ivart
Rberry-Au- Rac
Berry-Au-Bac
Arnes
Senate Cuts Beverage Tax As War Revenue Bills Move
The Senate finance committee trimmed the tax on distilled spirits for beverages to 6.40 a gallon, kept higher beer and wine rates, and allowed duty-free exports to allies while taxing shipments to neutrals. The floor tax dropped to 1 per gallon and pipeline transport rates rose to 6 percent, with passenger and telecommunication charges up as news transmission wires mostly exempt.
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Washington, Dct
Senate Finance
35 Bodies Taken From N J Ruins
New Jersey reports thirty five bodies recovered from the Morgan plant of T A Gillespie Loading Company after early Saturday explosions. The district lists sixty four missing. Officials say seven hundred buildings in the plant area were affected and eighty two five were destroyed. Gillespie questions whether initial blast occurred in Amatol kettles and suggests a possible inadvertent act by an operator.
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New York
T. A. Gillespie Loading Company
Morgan
N. J
T. A. Gillespie
Desperate Struggle In Albania Front As Austrians Recoil
Allied forces press across Albania and Serbia driving Austro Hungarian units toward Montenegro. Serbians advance toward Belgrade while French troops push from Beirut toward Damascus and Aleppo aiding the campaign.
Hans Caught in Haig Pillory Hurled Farther Back With Big Losses
German forces faced erosion in the Argonne as American troops breached Chatel-Chehery and the heights west of the Aire. American units reported rapid gains, capturing the Aire heights in under six hours and seizing eight towns, 75 machine guns, and a field piece amid a broader German artillery and supply pullback northward.
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Hans
Haig Pillory
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