Haig leads Allied sweep as forces breach Austrian lines
The Austrian army falters under Italian, British, and French blows along a 100 mile front from Brenta to the Adriatic. Allied prisoners multiply as Haig directs offensive from Valenciennes southward and Italian and French units advance toward Tagliamento and the Piave front. The Monte Grappa stronghold collapses as the Livenza River crossing signals momentum.
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Associated Press
Pell Mell
Brenta River
Adriatic
Haig
Valenciennes
Eas
Meuse
Piave River
Tagliamento
Livenza
Pieve
Taglamente
Monte Grappi
British Forces Resume Offensive Near Valenciennes
London reports on November 1 that British troops resumed the offensive south of Valenciennes with Field Marshal Haig noting steady progress and encouraging gains in the campaign.
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London
Valenciennes
Havpines
Italian offensive on Monte Grappa drives enemy back
Rome reports on the Monte Grappa front that Italian forces pressed the Austrians so hard their line fell back as the war office announced.
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Rome
Monte Dpappa
War Office
American Artillery Ramps Up on Verdun Front
American forces north of Verdun open with heavy and light batteries firing across the First Army front. Advanced bombardment intensifies, signaling a major artillery push as dawn breaks.
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Verdun
Associated Press
First Army
Officers Escape From Germany Headed For France
The War Department reports three officers escaped from Germany in good health and will depart soon for France. The text mentions Lieutenant Puryear of Memphis as among those identified.
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Washington
War Department
Germany
France
Fse
Puryear of
Memy
Revolution in Budapest Report Claims National Council Takes Over
A message to Berlin Tageblatt cites Count Karolyi announcing a successful Budapest revolution. The Hungarian National Council reportedly seized the government and military and police acknowledge the council. Residents rejoiced as the council assumed control.
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Copenhagen
Budapest
Hungarian National Council
Ikarolyi
Berlin Tageblatt
Naional Council
National Council
Foreign street renamed to honor President Wilson
Prague dispatch reports Berlin Tageblatt says the main business thoroughfare in Prague has been renamed Wilson street to honor President Woodrow Wilson.
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Wilson
Amsterdam
Prague
Kaben
Tague
Monument Planned for Resident Wilson in Trent
Residents plan to erect a monument to Wilson in Trent and Triaste n recognizing his leading role in the fight for debt to be decided by the people, reflecting his influence on local governance and self determination.
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Rome
Navy
Wilson
Trent
Triasten
Bloodshed in Russia and Allied advances reported abroad
In London the House of Commons discussed British subjects in Russia noting bloodshed under the present government exceeds that of the imperial regime. Meanwhile Italian fronts east of the Piave show Austrian retirement and Allied prisoner captures swell beyond easy count.
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Russia
London
House of Commons
Lord Cecil
Savannah transit strike in Savannah Meetinc Company
Motor men and conductors struck for union recognition and shorter hours. Few cars run and some disorder noted.
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Savannah
Savannah Meetinc Company
Fourth Liberty Loan Oversubscribed by Large Margin
Washington November reports show the Fourth Liberty loan oversubscribed by more than 566 million dollars, according to final treasury tallies. The outcome signals strong public support and elevated war financing activity for the government.
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Washington
Treasury
Jackson Mayor Scott named Mississippi fuel administrator
Washington November 1 W A Scott mayor of Jackson has been appointed Mississippi state fuel administrator by Fuel Administrator Garfield succeeding Dr Townes who died recently.
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Washington
W. A. Scott
Jackson
Mississippi
Garfield
Townes
Armistice Terms Defined by Military Requirements
Paris reports that the armistice terms to be submitted to Germany will be confined to military requirements. The terms will be presented as conditioned on President Wilsons principles with some definiteness.
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Paris
Associated Press
Germany
Wilson
Nuns Prepare Curfew Rings as Germans Retrench in France
In France on November 1, Associated Press reports German forces begin removing civilians ahead of retreat. A captured document instructs rounding up able bodied males and others, signaling tightened curfew measures and population control by the retreating army.
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France
Associated Press
Curfew Tonight Warns Kids to Be Home by Eight
Mayor Apgar urges all youths under sixteen to remain indoors after eight o clock tonight to avoid goblin trouble. The notice applies to all children and guardians regardless of color, with police reserves ready if any youth goes missing.
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Apgar
The
News-Star
Armistice Talks Reported Between Italians and Austrians
London reports say negotiations for an armistice between Italian and Austro-Hungarian commanders are progressing. Fighting may have already ceased.
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London
Associated Press
Officials Yield Without Resistance Amid Budapest Peace Proclamation
London reports that after Budapest’s peace proclamation Archduke Joseph left the city and Emperor Charles ordered all conflicts with the population to be avoided instructing authorities to yield without resistance to the new power.
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London
Budapest
Archduke Joseph
Zurich
Charles
Vienna
Organization of new Czecho-Slovak state proceeds in Prague
The National Council in Prague reports orderly progress in forming the new Czecho-Slovak state. It has appointed railway, telegraph, and postal authorities to run essential services.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Prague
National Council
Ex-Premier Killed in Budapest Shooting
Count Tisza former Hungarian premier was killed by a soldier in Budapest while out walking. He fell to revolver shots according to a Budapest telegram.
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Copenhagen
Count Tisza
Budapest
Kaiser Heads for German Grand Headquarters
A Berlin dispatch reports the Kaiser departs Berlin for the German grand headquarters on November 1, signaling a strategic move as World War I developments unfold.
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Copenhagen
Kaiser
Berlin
Abdication Talk Near Kaiser Faces Yet Unproved
Berlin reports in the Berlin Vossische Zeitung say rumors of the Kaiser's abdication are premature. The war cabinet reportedly discussed the issue and sent former Vice Chancellor Delbrequick to the front on an important mission to Chancellor Maximilian, with speculation he will present the abdication document.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Vossiche Zietung
Delhrequick
Maximillian
Delbrequick
War Work Drive Sets 50 Percent Oversubscription Goal
United War Work Campaign District quotas seek a 50 percent oversubscription with Monroe Parish allocations and a target of 94 500 for five parishes Ouachita Lincoln Jackson Union and Caldwell to be raised during a week long drive starting November 11 1938 The New Orleans District and others project totals exceeding goals to support welfare work for soldiers and sailors and related agencies during demobilization efforts.
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W. A. Scott
W. L. Ethridge
New Orleans
Monroe
Ouachita
Lincoln
Jackson
Union
Caldwell
Whidden
News-Star Today
News-Star
United War Work Campaign
United Campaign
Shreveport
Jewish Welfare Board
Ouachita, Lincoln, Jack
Washington
Thesday
Fosdick Commission
War Department
Thes
Our Boys Seek More Music for Morale and Success
A school or team notes music as a key morale booster and potential driver of success. Leaders emphasize consistent practice and communal singing to lift spirit and performance.
Million Records Phonograph Drive Aids Soldiers
The National Phonograph Records Recruiting Corps formed with Major-General J Franklin Bell as honorary chair and Monroe Furniture Co as local rep. One million records in one week to boost morale for soldiers at camps ships trenches and hospitals. Local volunteers coordinate collections and distribution through YMCA YWCA Knights of Columbus and other groups.
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Tuenssant
Na- Conal Planograph Records
J. Franklin Bell
Monroe Furniture Company
National Phonograph Records Reéoruiting Corps
United States
the Knights of Columbus
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M. J. Foster
Ouachita Natural Gas & Oil Co., Inc
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