Peace Bid From Kaiser Faces Instant U S Rejection
Washington signals immediate U S refusal to Berlin and Vienna peace overtures. Reports say President Wilson to review German and Austrian terms, with Turkey tied to a broader push for an armistice and allied conditions. Observers note German offers seek time while detachments retreat, amid calls for guaranteed terms and hostages.
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Turkey
Europe
U. S
Dendon
Merc
Marsiallian
Baden
Germany
Reichstag
Th House
Wilson
Switzerland
Gormiuny
France
U. S. Washington
United States
Omkdal
Nerdi
Germane phraseology frames AWSE stance on armed support
The text reflects a stance by AWSE supporters who endorse President's calls for forceful action and indicate readiness to follow his repeated statements. It channels a period voice emphasizing obedience to executive guidance and collective willingness to back strong measures.
McAdoo Sells Liberty Bonds in Washington
W G McAdoo, once called the world’s greatest robber of government securities, returned to retailing by selling Liberty bonds in Washington. After three hours of solicitation he reported $1.2 million in sales, with a $1,000,000 bid from Bernard Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board.
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Washington
Wits
Bernard Baruch
War Industries
U S Tanker George E Henry Shelled After 80 Minute Chase
The U S tanker George J Henry escaped after an 80 minute pursuit by a German submarine off an Atlantic port. Seventeen crewmen were wounded but no lives lost. The Henry had recently collided with the steamship Merman Frasch, which sank with significant casualties.
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Atlantic
George J. Henry
Henry
Fingily
Belnedur
Ushmit
TAKE MUNITION SHIPS TO SEA
New York October 7 many American ammunition transports and barges with shells await shipment to Europe lying near the plant of the T. W. Gillespie Loading company in Morgan. A fire and explosions on one vessel were contained by the fleet commander Captain Godfrey N. Carlton who ordered barges loaded with shells sent to sea under a pre devised action plan to prevent shell fragments from destroying the fleet.
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New York
Europe
T. Ws Gillespie Lounding Company
Morgan, SN
Hess
Godfrey N. Carlton
U S Flyers Bag Five HMS With American Army Northwest of Verdun
American pursuit planes engage more than 25 German machines beyond the line near Verdun while supporting a balloon shooting expedition. The mission completed and five German aircraft were downed after a long fight, with most of the American squadron retiring.
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Verdun
Honia
Vinol claims to strengthen children and elders
An advertisement touts Vinol as a health tonic containing liver and beef peptides iron manganese citrate lime and soda glycerophosphates Cascaria and other ingredients. It promises to restore strength and vitality to weak nervous exhausted men women and children and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Vinci
Senators demand unconditional surrender before any peace talks
A Washington DC report quotes Senators Kirby Shafroth Shields Watson Nugent and representative Taylor urging unconditional surrender of Germany and Austria as a precondition for peace. They warn that any negotiated settlement depends on the Central Powers admitting defeat and facing the war’s horrors.
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Washington
del. T
Congress
Germany
Austria
Bulgnorine
Gernany
Berlin
John &. Shafroth
Colorado
Wilson
Lansing
John K. Shields
Lennesse
Serale
France
Belgium
Serbia
Russia
James S. Watson
Indiana
Bulparin
Peres
Garry
Johm F. Nugent
Idaho
Wilam
FE. T. Taylor
Unconditional surrender urged for peace by lawmakers
Representatives Gould Denison Doremus Shellenberger Helverthg Milliard declare no peace terms while Germans occupy Belgium and France. They insist on withdrawal and indemnity before any armistice or talks, stressing forceful terms and presidential policy.
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I. E. Denison
Tunois
France
Belgium
F. E. Doremus
Michigan
Belghmny
A. C. Shellenberger
Nebraska
U. S. Plans Gas Rations To Ease Sunday Ban
Washington October reports indicate the fuel administrator Garfield is shaping a plan to replace Sunday gas bans with a rationing system. The goal is to conserve gasoline across the week while avoiding a single day burden. Garfield urges public patience as details are worked out.
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Washington
Oct. T
Garfield
Influenza Closes Schools in Tippecanoe County
Tippecanoe county health boards order all schools churches theaters and places of amusement closed for one week due to a surge in influenza cases. In three days 22 deaths were reported and many cases developed pneumonia. Hospitals are crowded and 1200 soldiers at Camp Toughed [likely Purdue Camp] are also sick.
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Lafayette
Ind
Tippecanoe County
Camp Turdue
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