Allies Rally to Break Austrian Lines on Piave Front
Allied troops drive to widen the Piave offensive with more than 19,000 prisoners reported and heavy artillery duels ongoing. Italian British and French forces push on east of Conegliano and Oderzo toward key rail points while Debeney’s French army advances near Guise on the Oise front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Piave River
Congeliano
Oderzo
Piave
le Cateau
Oise
Meuse
Serre
Verdun
Conegliano
Brenta
Debeney
Guise
Serra Vivers
Allied advance along the Piave captures 15000 prisoners
Italian Headquarters reports that fifteen thousand prisoners were captured by the Allies in the Piave front advance. The tally reflects major gains as Allied forces push toward strategic objectives in Italy during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Piave
Italian Headquarters on Piave River Battle Report
Americans are being held in reserve along the Piave river fighting zone. A tense frontline notice from the Piave suggests ongoing operations with allied forces observing lines and positions as dueling artillery affects the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piave River
Associated Press
Independent anti-dynastic state formed in Hungary
Copenhagen reports an independent anti-dynastic state has been formed in Hungary under Count Michael Karolyi with an agreement with the Czechs and south Slavoninians, according to Vienna Politiken dispatches. The Budapest development signals a major shift in regional power dynamics and potential upheaval in central Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Hungary
Michael Karolyi
Vienna
Politiken
Budapest
Karolyi Declares Independent State Plan After Rejected Proposal
Karolyi claimed he presented a program to Emperor Charles, who refused it. He then implemented the independent state plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karolyi
Charles
General Debeney’s First Army Advances on Guise
Paris reports General Debeney’s First army closes on Guise and captures the German first line trenches in the town. The forces push progress on the right bank of the Peron river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Debeney
Guise
Peron
German Empire Constitutional Bill Approved by Federal Council
Copenhagen reports that on October 29 the German federal council approved the bill amending the imperial constitution in the form adopted by the Reichstag, according to a Berlin telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
German Federal Council
Reichstag
Berlin
Americans Readying to Join Italian Front Across Piave
Washington dispatch reports American troops poised to enter the fighting on the third major front. Allied forces, with British and Italian troops, press across the Piave river as American soldiers stand in reserve behind them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Piave River
Czecho-Slovak Deputies Demand Removal of German Troops
During an audience with Emperor Charles the Czecho-Slovak deputies urged the withdrawal of Austro-German troops from their empire and the return of Czecho-Slovak regiments. Vienna dispatch notes the request could trigger internal unrest if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles
Empire
Vienna
Conditional surrender accepted by Austria hailed as major turning point
London reports Austria's reply to President Wilson as unconditional surrender, signaling the breaking up of the Habsburg power. The Telegraph says it removes any doubt of Germany's total defeat, a grave military misfortune and a crushing political blow to Pan-Germanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Austria
Wilson
Hapsburg
Germany
Sugar laden ship Cha parro sinks off Jersey coast
Washington reports a Cuban steamer Cha parro sank off the New Jersey coast Sunday night after leaving Cardenas Cuba for New York on October 21. Navy findings are not conclusive but officials believe torpedoing is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jersey
Cardenas
Cuba
New York
Navy
German officials evacuate Bucharest as civilians vanish
An official Swiss dispatch reports that German authorities in Vienna are sending to Germany all stores and materiel gathered in Bucharest after occupying Romania. The report notes no civilians remain in the capital and that German troop stores are being rationed for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Switzerland
Vienna
Roumania
Bucharest
Germany
Able
American Ace Rickenbacher Notches 99th Kill
Capt Edward Rickenbacher of the American flying forces has confirmed his second victory over German planes in Sunday's intensive fighting northwest of Verdun. His total enemy aircraft shot down reaches 99.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Associated Press
Edward Rickenbacher
Rickenbacher
Allied nations urge united front in liberty fight
London reports that at a recent Inter-Allied Parliamentary committee conference French Italian Belgian and British sections unanimously urged the allied powers to maintain close association until all dangers are removed by the complete overthrow of the enemy powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Inter-Allied Parliamentary Committee
Supreme Court Recessed Over Influenza Epidemic
Washington October 28 The supreme court again recessed today until next Monday due to the influenza epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Allies Break Austro Hungarian Resistance on Piave Front
Allied forces including British French and Italians shattered Austro Hungarian lines along the Piave river. The breakthrough enabled a new advance to Vagella, captured by Italian troops, as the Austrians suffered a setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piave River
Associated Press
Vagella
Ital
Haig Reports Quiet British Front With Artillery Duels
London reports only artillery duels and patrol encounters on the British front through the night as Field Marshal Haig's forces saw no major operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
American Aviators Active on Front Reports
General Pershing's communique notes continued aviation activity on the American first army front despite poor weather. Three enemy airplanes and an observation balloon were downed with all American fliers returning safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Pershing
Amercan Firat
Louisianians on Casualty List
Washington dispatch reports casualty updates for Louisiana soldiers. Wounded Private William Homeday of Madisonville is undetermined in degree and previously listed as missing. Corporal J. S. Tripling from Cullman and Private Willie Hull from Zona are noted with status changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Homeday
Madisonville
J. S. Tripling
Cullman
Willie Hull
Zona
Pneumoneta vaccination now available for navy personnel
Surgeon General Graistant announces the influenza epidemic ended in ten naval districts and Pneumoneta vaccination is now available for all officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Graisted
Naval
Emperor Charles and Empress Zita Return to Schoenbrunn Palace
Vienna report states Emperor Charles and Empress Zita arrived at Schoenbrunn palace from Goedvelle near Budapest on Sunday morning. They were greeted by Count Julius Andrasey the new foreign minister and Professor Lammasch the premier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Basel
Emperor Charles
Empress Zita
Austria
Schoenbrunn Palace
Goedvelle
Budapest
Count Julius Andrasey
Lammasch
Bitter British Fighting Near Mont Thuey Wood
Bitter fighting raged near Mont Thuey wood northwest of Famars and south of Valenciennes as German forces counter attacked the British in the woods. Latest reports say parts of the forest are held by both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Belgium
Associated Press
Mont Thuey Wood
Famars
Valenciennes
Independence for Hungary in Sight Proclamation Issued
Copenhagen dispatch reports Archduke Joseph announcing that Emperor Charles is tasked with securing Hungarys complete independence. The proclamation says peace will be pursued immediately and Hungary will join the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copehagen
Archduke Joseph
Charles
Hungary
Budapest
League of Nations
Wilson backs larger United War Work fund request
President Wilson approved a nearly 50 percent increase in the United War Work campaign goal. The drive aims to raise 250 million dollars during the week of November 11, with 14 state delegates present at the Chicago conference led by John R. Mott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilson
United War Work Campaign
John R. Mott
President Poin receives U.S. envoy Edward House in Paris
In Paris on October 28 President Poincare met Colonel Edward M. House who presented credentials as the United States government spokesman to European governments. The encounter marks a formal U.S. diplomatic representation in European affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poincare
Edward Mo House
United States
Hungary Coup Fails as Slavs and Romanians Fail to Join
Washington reports based on Budapest advices that Count Karolyi failed to form an independent Hungarian government as Slav and Romanian reps refused to join. A government formed without popular support leads to an extremely serious situation as Austria Hungary nationalities press for peacetime treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wiplomati
Budapest
Karolyitos
Hungary
Austria
Trungary
German Armistice Appeal to Soldiers Endures War Position
With the American advance north west of Verdun in late October, German field marshal von Hindenburg urges troops to hold fast and continue fighting. The captured document emphasizes vigilance, endurance, and defending Alsace Lorraine as the bulwark of Germany while the armistice remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
von Hindenburg
Alsace-Lorraine
Vienna and Austria Press for Immediate Armistice
Vienna and Austro-Hungarian authorities push for immediate peace talks with the Entente, seeking armistice without waiting for Germany. Washington notes Vienna cites President Wilson’s peace principles and pressing rights for Czecho Slovaks and Jugoslavs while warning of broad internal divisions in the dual monarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Wilson
State Department
Europe
Vienna
Austria
Also Mentioned on This Page
Turkey
Constantinopol
The
Red Cross
U. S
England
Pershing
Jare
Italy
SLAV
Bcharest
Tla
Ians
Wilson Favors
ALC Stroolungarean
House
Avereeoans Prougher
Geryean Apapean
Associated Prees
Belleau and
Ormont Woods
Batheville
War Lori
Beonts
America
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!