Germans Outrun Pursuing Allies and Make a Stand
Allied forces press the Germans back from Cambrai and St. Quentin as American and French units advance in Champagne. British reach toward Dora and Douai looms. the French gain ground while German resistance falters along the Montmedy corridor.
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Associated Press
Cambrai-St. Quentin
Salle River
le Cateau
Field Marshal Haig
Dora
Cuiney
Douai
Champagne
Petain
Vousiers
Retourn
France
Montmedy
British advance nears main German line after push toward Douai
London reports British forces north of the Scarpe have passed the Drocourt Queant line and reached the Lens Douai railway near Beamont and Quiery la Motte. They take St Aubert and approach the Valenciennes Lille railway, while Germans retreat along a broad front from Soissons Laon to Grandpre and along the Suippe in Champagne.
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London
Scarpe
Douai
Drocourt- Queant
Lens- Douai
Beamont
Quieryla-Motte
Henin-Lietard
Douai-Carvin
St. Aubert
Valenciennes-Lille
Soissons-Laon
Grandpre
Argonne Forest
Suippe River
Champagne
French Army Advances in Champagne Seizes Machault
General Gourand's forces advanced four miles in Cham pagne and captured Machault this morning as the enemy retreated toward Vouzières.
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Gourand
Champagne
Machault
Vouzieres
British Advance Near Douai Outskirts Slowed by Mines
British advance posts in France moved about a mile closer to Douai on October 12 while being cautious due to extensive ground mines. Authorities believe the town itself is mined and expect continued mining hazards.
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France
Douai
Rumor of Kaiser Abdication Grows in Zurich Report
Neutral German travelers say rumors of the Kaiser’s abdication gain consistency as the Crown Prince’s popularity rises, with observers noting shifting public sentiment.
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Zurich
Germany
Officials Warn Public Against Propaganda on War End
Washington reports say Maximilian’s reply to President Wilson’s inquiries is dispatched and suggests acceptance of peace terms. The public is warned not to believe Germany is about to end the war with unconditional surrender.
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Washington
Maximilian
Willson
Germany
Germany Signals Willingness to Accept Peace Terms
Berne reports a Frankfurter Zeitung dispatch that Germany replied to President Wilson last night and in a sense accepts his terms. Copenhagen notes the answer is ready and may be handed to the Swiss today with hopes for durable world peace. The War cabinet and military chiefs finalized the principal reply after awaiting the U.S. note’s text received Thursday night.
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Berne
Wolff Bureau
Frankfurter Zeitung
Berlin
Germany
Wilson
Copenhagen
North German Zeitung
Warabinet
United States
German political changes and Louisiana Travelers meeting
An interview from the German Wireless service notes civil control over politics and changes among military leaders. It mentions reparation for Belgium to be pursued legally via a league of nations court. The Louisiana Travelers announce a Monroe gathering October 26 for traveling men to share ideas and improve services.
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Loden
Mathias Eroberger
von Stein
Leheuch
von Vietingkops
von Haehmist
Scheveh
Belgium
Germany
Erberger
Louisiana Travelers
Knights of the Grip
Monroe
News-Star
George S. Richards
New Orleans
Monroe News-Star
Louisiana
Arthur Underwood
Officials Await Turkish Peace News From Madrid
Washington reports the State department still has no official advices on Turkish acceptance of Allied terms or Austrian pleas. The Spanish embassy says Madrid has sent nothing. The fall of the pro German government in Turkey is seen as virtually complete and a direct Constantinople appeal is expected soon.
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Washington
State Department
Turkey
Madrid
Constantinople
Berlin
Earthquake Felt Across Porto Rico Reported Damage
Havanna Oct. 12. Wide spread damage reported from an earthquake in Porto Rico. An unconfirmed report says buildings in Santiago were destroyed. No definite locality fixed. No loss of life given. Cable communication interrupted.
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Havanna
Porto Rico
Santiago
Austrian Premier Resigns. Lammasch Named Successor
Zurich report says Austrian Premier Aaron von Husarek has resigned. Emperor Charles selects Prof. Heinrich Lammasch, pacifist and opponent of the Germany alliance, as his successor per the Vossische Zeitung’s Vienna correspondent.
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Zurich
Aaron von Hussarek
Austria
Vossiche Zeitung
Vienna
Emperor Charles
Heinrich Lammasch
Germany
Suburban Railway Aims For 100 Percent Bond Subscriptions
Superintendent J C Stamm leads the V S & P Liberty Bond campaign urging full employee participation. With 942 of 992 workers already signed, the drive seeks 144000 total, targeting over 190 percent of goal and a monthly bond payment example of 6 25 from an $8 pay. A motor car tour will extend the effort Monday under the same committee.
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J.C. Stamm
Liberty Lean
United States
Throad
United States of America
Supt. Stamm
P. M
Supt
Stamm
News Star
Edson
J. C. Stamm
C. A. Ferguson
H. J. Rhodes
A. G. Kaufmann
J. L. Brewer
Wm. A. McLees
Traveline
J. W. Doyle
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
J. 8. Bridger
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Fr. Wright
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
J. W Hale
Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen
F. A. Edlgar
Permits Needed For Construction In Louisiana
In Banton Rouge on October 12, Louisiana residents seeking to build any structure may appear before the State Council of Defense non essential construction committee at state headquarters on October 14. Nearly one hundred applications from across the state will be reviewed, as Washington issued stricter building permit orders. Several prospective builders have been asked to attend.
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Banton Rouge
Louisiana
State Council of Defense
Washington
Ocean clash sinks ships as troops perish in storm
An Irish port report states 361 American soldiers died when the armed mercantile cruiser Otranto and transport Kashmir collided in a North Channel storm. Ninety survivors were rescued from Islay. the Otranto wrecked while Nashmar troops landed safely in Scotland.
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Associated Press
Kashmir
Scotland
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Islay
Otranto
North Channel
London
Islay Island
Telfast
Mounsey
Slacker List Published Ten Days
The Fourth Liberty Loan committee vows to publish the names of residents who do not support the loan. An alphabetical index tracks subscribers and non subscri bers, with a ten day public listing as slackers. A Liberty Loan meeting is set for Monday at the Chamber of Commerce to review local results and plan further action.
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Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Liberty Loan Committee
Chamber of Comerce
Fourth Liberty Loan
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers For influenza work
The Red Cross urges volunteer nurses and other helpers to aid families during the flu emergency. People are asked to send names to Red Cross headquarters or call 448. Advice includes staying in bed, seeking a doctor, isolating the sick, resting, and breathing fresh air while avoiding panic.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
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R. J. Manning
South Carolina
Ali
U.S
RED Cross Chapter
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