Advance of British Slows as Germans Shorten Lines
Allied forces on the northern front in France and Belgium press along the Scheldt from Ghent area toward Valenciennes. British advance slows as German resistance stiffens between Tournai and Valenciennes with Oureq and La Sentinelle captured or near capture. West of Tournai British forces push to gain the Scheldt river’s western bank.
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Associated Press
France
Belgium
Ghent
Tournai
Valenciennes
Scheldt
Oureq
French Make Gains on Serre Front and Roumanian Mob Action
Paris reports say French forces advanced to the railway northeast of Assis sur Serre and to St Jacques northwest of Chalandry. In Paris a mob destroyed the Vissilor Gazette printing plant in Jassey, Roumania’s temporary capital, capping violent demonstrations.
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Paris
Serre
War Office
Assis-sur-Serre
St. Jaques
Chalandry
Jassey
Roumania
Vissilor Gazette
British Advance Near Valenciennes After Village Capture
London reports British forces moved to the left bank of the Beaillon river and seized the western sector of Thaiant village five miles southwest of Valenciennes after a sharp engagement. They then pushed to Wynn, under a mile from Tarontar.
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London
Beaillon River
Thaiant Village
Valenciennes
Wynn
Tarontar
Allied Armies Pause on Belgian Front As German Resistance Rises
Allied forces in Belgium report a pause after rapid advances with German resistance stiffening at the Scheldt. In the Valenciennes area the British fourth army line holds, while French troops press center toward Ghent. London says Allied troops captured the 15 inch gun used by Germans at Dunkirk, undamaged.
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Belgium
Associated Press
Scheldt
Fourth Army
Valenciennes-Le Cateau
London
Belgian Flanders
Dunkirk
Boy Drowns in Ouachita River Near Monroe
Willie Carkeet an 11 year old pupil of the Louisiana Training Institute drowned in the Ouachita River two miles below Monroe while attempting to run away with another student in a flat bottom boat They reached a boathouse landing but could not land and Carkeet disappeared Under the accident two boys were in the boat The surviving boy was rescued to return to Rayville and Delhi authorities hold the body awaiting instructions
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Willie Carkeet
Ouachita River
Monroe
Louisiana Training Institute
Carkeet
Rayville
Delhi
Casualties Report From Ongoing Conflict
Ending today, totals show 37,000 casualties with 5,400 killed and died from wounds. The remainder were wounded or missing, outlining the ongoing human cost of the confrontation.
Dawkins and Long Win in Run Off
Huey P. Long Jr of Winnfield won the third district railroad commissioner nomination over Burk A. Bridges of Homer by about six hundred in unofficial returns compiled by the secretary of state. Judge Ben C. Dawkins of Monroe was named supreme court nominee over Sidney L. Herold of Shreveport as of the second primary results.
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Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long, Jr
Winnfield
Burk A. Bridges
Homer
Secretary of State
Ben. C. Dawkins
Monroe
Supreme Court
Sidney L. Herold
Shreveport
Brewers Activites to be Probed in Senate Inquiry
Washington October 22 The Senate Judiciary sub committee broadened its inquiry into brewers propaganda and the purchase of the Washington Times by Arthur Brisbane. The investigation will cover all charges of illegal political and publicity actions by brewery interests. Hearings postponed until committee members return after elections.
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Ate
The
Washington Times
Washington
Germans Urge No Mercy for Culprits
Amsterdam reports German provincial and socialist papers call for swift punishment of war culprits. Franische Tages and the Postal of Nuremberg oppose Kaiser abdication and say crown prince accession is out of the question. Vienna's Socialist Arbeiter Zeitung urges harsh punishment and a sweep of Junkers from power.
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Amsterdam
Franische Tages
Postal
Nuremberg
Zeitung
Vienna
Text of Peace Note Shows No Change in Hitler Policy
The German note to President Wilson is received by the Swiss legation and decoded. Officials expect a quick decision from Wilson, who is urged to refuse armistice unless it ends the Kaiser's war machine. Analysts call the reply equivocal and protestation laden while signaling no concession.
Caldwell Parish Subscribes More to Liberty Loan
In Caldwell parish the Fourth Liberty Loan allotment was $71,500 but subscriptions reached $80,000. The community continues to lead in wartime duty.
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Columbia
Caldwell Parish
Caldwell
Americans Serving With Canadians In Europe Casualty List
Ottawa reports among today's casualty list an American wounded in Europe. W Cummings of Plaquemine Louisiana is listed as wounded while serving with Canadian forces.
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Ottawa
Europe
W. Cummings
Plaquemine
Draft calls issued in certain zones
Washington reports draft calls resumed in select zones after a three week influenza suspension. Surgeon general’s office says it is safe to send men to cantonments while localities and exact numbers remain undisclosed for now.
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Washington
101 Men Lost When Ticonderoga Sinks
Washington reports that two officers and twenty nine enlisted men died when the United States ship Ticonderoga was sunk by a German submarine in mid ocean on September 20. The total loss of life reaches 218 with over half of the fallen soldiers from Ohio.
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Washington
Navy Department
Ohio
Door Open for Quibbling Paris Diplomatic Reply
The German reply to President Wilson arrived in Paris on October 22 signaling a potential for continued quibbling in the diplomatic exchanges.
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Paris
Wilson
Germans Removing War Material From Brussels
Rosendael correspondent reports 4 German forces at Brussels are removing war material with many soldiers leaving the city and widespread excitement among residents.
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Brussels
Amsterdam
Rosendael Cor
Handelblad
Fourth Liberty Loan Over Subscription Swells in Monroe Ouachita
Over subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan push in Monroe and Ouachita parish reach 189 500 past the quota with late receipts totaling 888 100. Banks and employees report strong participation with 1 024 Missouri Pacific workers subscribing 121 000 and Ouachita parish credit of 54 000. Corinne Marx Dies in Alexandria at influenza death. Monroe connection noted with family in Monroe.
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Monroe
Ouachita Parish
Vi. Ss. & BP
Camp Aten
Delta Point
Shreveport
Supt
Stamm
News-Star Today
B. F. Bush
Edson
Missouri Pacific
Louisiana
T. J. Davis
Monroe News-Star
Liberty Loan
Mo Way
di- Wigiok
Pry P
Aes
Erat Hs Pere
Sac Noose Ivan
Telegraph
M. of
W. Department
Corinne Marx
Alexandria
Jacob Marx
Sigmund Marx
Albert Weil
Estelle
Ruth Marx
Joe Marx
France
President May Not Respond Drip of Wilson Developments
Diplomats note Mr. Wilson may await further developments as officials refrain from comment. The discussions signal cautious diplomacy amid possible shifts in policy.
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MR. Wilson
Germans Reply To Wilson Note On Armistice Terms
Washington reports Germany’s note to President Wilson hints at peace under terms any agreed by the United States and Allies. It claims the Berlin government no longer answers to the Kaiser but to a majority of the people, with constitutional reforms under way. Observers say the exchange may delay a response until official text arrives, while neutral parties await further developments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Legation
Frederick Oederlin
Lamsing
Berlin
Netion
United States
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