Wilson Note Prompted War Council Delay In France
Washington and Copetingen report President Wilson may wait for the Supreme War Council’s decision in France before replying to Germany’s latest note. German broadcasts cite Chancellor Maximilian urging government action, while U.S. senators condemn the note as a trap and push for unconditional surrender amid war talk.
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Wilson
Supreme War Council
France
Copentigen
Arines Maxtiilian
Haig presses at Valenciennes as French hold line
Reports from Paris and allied fronts describe new German thrusts around Valenciennes and advances toward Conde. British gains at Hollain Bruyelles and near Tournai are noted while French and Slovak troops recapture Terron. influenza measures tighten roads. Montrose and Silverton report cases and deaths amid mining areas.
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Bruyelles
Sechelt
Tournai
Montrose
Colo
San Juan
Silverton
German Note to Wilson Denies Destruction and Promises Change
Berlin replies to President Wilson’s note denying devastation and announces a complete government change. The text asserts the new regime aims to ensure the people’s representation, defend national honor, and allow orderly evacuation of occupied areas under military authority while seeking neutral and legal international backing.
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Wilson
Berlin
London
Germany
United States
Sudan
Miden
Ferien
Hernan
Owen
Food Prices Rise In United States 1918
Prices for all food items in the United States showed a 4 percent rise from August to September 1918 with only onions and beans dropping. The year over year change to September 1917 yields a 14 percent increase while the five year span from 1912 to 1918 records a 72 percent climb for all food. Six items climbed above 100 percent, including bacon at 100 and flour at 106, with pork chops at 103 and eggs and ham among the notable gains.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Labor Sistiation
United States
Paris
Melintnteen
Belgium in 1915 16 War Losses and Poin Dexter Armistice Plan
Belgian wartime losses include seven months of 1917 and 1916 war contributions totaling tens of millions to hundreds of millions. Deportations and material seizures by Germany caused massive harm. Poindexter proposes Congress bar talks with Germany until surrender and push allies to occupy German lands. Constantinople may become a free port under a Turkish reform with Dardanelles changes and regional autonomy hints in a shifted peace plan.
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London
Germany
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Washington
Congress
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Foreign Relations Committee
Mayors Vow No Compromise With Foe In War Messages
London police and civic leaders from over fifty English towns publish a united stand against peace talks with the German foe. The Daily Telegraph presents messages showing a steadfast resolve to uphold Allied conditions and resist concessions, signaling continued public resistance to capitulation.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Douai in ruins after British air raids in France
Describes Douai as a waste and desolate sight with streets strewn with furniture and goods. Claims madmen and destruction resemble a city where asylums were opened and riots left material losses incalculable.
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France
Douai
Concessions to Czech Slovak people debated in note
Washington dispatch reports a reply to Austria Hungary urging self determination for Czecho Slovakia and other nationalities. The note rejects autonomy, cites U S recognition of belligerency, and upholds national aspirations while considering peace terms. Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett and Robert Bullard named lieutenant generals. Gasless Sunday ban lifted by Fuel Administrator Garfield.
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Wilson
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Laneig
Austria Hungary
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Hungary
Congress of the
United States
Whit Netion
Family of Nations
United States of America
Congress
Hunter Liggett
Robert L. Bullard
Sofians Killed In Bolshevist Riots
Sofia erupts in revolutionary violence as Bolshevist fighters clash with troops and police. Reports claim over 3,000 people killed amid street battles across the city. Bruges Scene of Great Joy. Daily Mail correspondent notes Bruges celebrations surpass Lille after liberation.
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Sofia
Bruges
Lille
Daily Mail
Outbreaks in Rumania and new national declarations
Paris reports outbreaks against German forces in northern Rumania with civilians turning hostile toward authorities. Czech and Slovak groups in Bohemia proclaim a republic, Poland declares independence from Warsaw, Croatia separates from Hungary as dispatched to Berlin and Budapest.
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Copenhagen
Bohema
Austria
Berlin
National Tidende
Poland
Warsaw
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Hungary
Budapest
Frankfurter
Fourth Liberty Loan Oversubscribed Across Colorado Counties
Washington reports closing of the Fourth Liberty Loan drive with all Colorado counties over their quotas. Indications point to record individual subscriptions and a final national total well above 6 1 billion. In Albany county, Laramie Wyoming, the Albany camp closed near 100000 more than a 545 quota. Colorado counties exceeded a combined 40 million with aims to reach higher totals as the drive ends.
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Washington
Germany
Laramie
Wye
Liberty Lown
Albany County
Denver
New Turkish Cabinet Completed in Basel
Turkey forms a new ministry with Tew Pasha as grand vizier and Re fast Pasha as foreign minister. Hayri Effendi becomes justice minister and Said Bey leads public instruction. Zela Pas! is minister of supply, Djesal Mukhat Bey is president of the council of state, Rachid Aki Pasha is council head, and Houlouss Effendi serves as sheikh al Islam. Wounded American Begg, of Denver, in the Rainbow division, aided a wounded comrade under fire near Chateau Thierry and survived. Kiel harbor reports submarines returning from Ostend and Zeebrugne. some lie offshore. Five crew rescued after a small craft burned near Atlantic port. Cheyenne liquor shipments flood Denver and Colorado points as a preventive measure. Fire destroys Union Mercantile Company buildings in Rock Springs. one volunteer firefighter badly injured. Peru subscribes to Fourth Liberty Loan, reaching $740,000.
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sheikha-Islam
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Allied Armies Break Through German Lines At Selle River
Allied forces smash through German positions along the Selle north of Le Cateau, taking over 3,050 prisoners. British and Belgian troops advance toward Ghent and the Dutch frontier, with Belgian coast cleared and Zeebrugge retaken. Americans push east of the Meuse as Greek Macedonia and Albania advance. General Allenby’s forces in Syria report scant resistance.
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Yanks Down 18 Planes In Day Over Verdun
Reported aerial combat lists Lieut. Cleveland McDermott of Syracuse and other American aviators destroying eighteen German machines in a single day. McDermott fought off five Fokkers after his first victory as the siege of Verdun continued.
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Syracuse
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