Argonne trap tightens as Germans falter in height assaults
Allied reports say German forces in the Argonne pocket were squeezed by renewed US and French operations. Heights east of Aire and near the Abe Abe area fell, with American troops securing key positions and taking captures after initial assaults. French advance near the Etheima region reached about a mile, capturing Rere-Ancourt and pushing toward Jules-Sir-Salpepe amid ongoing artillery actions and a German counterattack.
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Argonne
Chatel
Chelery
Aire
Farrow
Argonne Salient
Abe Abe
Prench
Etheima
Rere-Ancourt
Jules-Sir-Salpepe
Snin
Happie
Conde
Islees-Sur-Salppe
Tasec-Ancourt
Americans Attack and Advance in Dawn Battle
English and American forces clash near St Roman and Guntrat before dawn. Americans report progress against German positions, claiming multiple breakthrough efforts and a Sercentine-Cambrian foot battle outcome. Heavy fire limits advance but lines hold with some gains.
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Jovi
Engliss
St. Dowennio
Canyylinnt
Fire drills set school evacuation record at Pendieter area
Fire Chief Wil ly Kingeld led the first drills as students evacuated multiple schools including Haw thorn, Lincoln and Fletcher in record times. Hawthorne clocked 50 seconds, Lincoln 5 seconds, while Kieth school and Washington reached one minute. Washington posted last year’s record with an improvement of 10 seconds.
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Pendieter Wehrhole
Willy Kingeld
Hawtharme
Worehington
Lincoln
Puplis
Figid
Hawthorne
Lincoln Puplin
Ch Nineld
Washington
Stricken District Over Subscribes to Liberty Loan
Report shows a surge of 87 million dollars in Liberty Loan subscriptions, boosting the total to 6406 million. The piece notes wavered public enthusiasm, calls for renewed meetings, and strategic considerations as Allied troops advance near Beaurevoir and Valenciennes amid shifting frontline defenses.
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Liberty Loan
Washington
Oveiriuh
Eoribad
Patriot League Exposure Produces Results and Funds
The Patriots expose the league’s issues and Higby Harris gains four thousand dollars. Others are set to follow as the loyalty committee prepares for a meeting. The report notes unrest and financial stakes tied to the action and hints at upcoming discussions and potential consequences.
High Command Defi nitely Preparing 40 Mile Retreat
British forces in France report the German high command is preparing a retreat from Verdun toward the sea. Delays arise from unfinished fortifications, but retirement is expected to be forced as Allied assaults disrupt German repositioning along a line extending toward Valenciennes.
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High Command
Hhitish
France
Geran
Van
Verdun
Valencienossivet
Dellays
Twenty one missing from U.S. ship in Pacific clash
The U S Navy reports twenty one missing after an incident at sea. Thirteen survivors have been picked up by October 2, with search continuing. The Italian steamship Alberta is named in patrol reports as part of the incident.
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Washington
Alberta
Willee
Amtren Court
Navy Department
Knneunerd
Influenza Hits 300 Civilians in Ordnance Corps
Washington reports 300 civilian workers in the Ordnance Corps influenza struck in the linen and ordnance areas. In a separate release the Agricultural Department notes the wheat crop at 118,020,000 bushels, with last year at 650,025,000.
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Ordnance Corps
Washington, Oct
The
and Linen Department
Washington
No Armistice Weary of Allied Soil Contention
Washington message reports President Wilson stating no armistice is possible while German troops occupy allied soil. He presses Germany to accept terms and seeks a clear German commitment to the 16 peace provisions amid calls for timely responses.
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Washington
Wihkog
Germany
Alee
Wilson
Ber
President Wilken Considers Peace Notes Reply
President Wilken and Jay discussed Teutonic peace notes while the state department prepared a 4 pm press briefing on a reply or outline. They consulted allied leaders and planned to keep the peace tour open only if the other side offered unconditional surrender.
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Washington
Get
Wilken
State Department
Wilmin Jay
Furly
Wilkon
Landing
Houre
Turusity
Wilcon Hai
Lancing
Estente Ciretes
Eald Wileoa
New York Firm Hits 160 Hand Grenades Per Minute
Washington October 3 General William ordnance chief congratulated the Single Servion corporation of New York upon attaining a special production rate of over 160 hand grenades per minute. The milestone signals a surge in wartime munitions output.
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N. Y. Corporation
Washington
Willian
Servion Corporation of
New York
Joer
Desperate 46 Dave Erected With Peace Note Failure
Washington and London discuss deterring German U boat drives as peace offensive stalls. Officials warn U boats now outnumber Allied escorts, shifting to longer patrols. fuel, defenses, and tanker movements hinder attacks while operations resume from Wilhelmshaven and the North Sea.
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Dave
Austrians Face Major Disaster in Albania Reported
Oct 1 dispatch from Lodos, Albania reports Austrians suffer a major disaster as Allied forces collapse near Apastro. Serbians advance toward Nish with forces before the town as Austrian Belgrade defenses crumble. General Mackensen lands in Serbia as Austrians retreat toward the Danube. French and Spanish troops gain ground near Uskab.
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Losdos
Albania
Sertin
Inngerr
Bemngrade
Geneva
Mackouen
Serbia
Danube
Belgrade
Premier Orlando addresses chamber of deputies
Malian coble reports Premier Orlando told the chamber of deputies that the world seeks no vengeance but demands satisfactory bloodshed in defense of high ideals. He said peace is unattainable without addressing the problems of oppressed nationalities and referenced the Austrian pease note.
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Wasitington
Malian Coble
Orlando
Chamber of Deputies
Bet
Pendleton Locust 10 Make Pins For Uncle Sam Ships
Pendleton plans to mobilize locust trees to aid shipbuilding. Mayor Vaughan Key urged residents with locust trees to volunteer timber for Western Ship Supply Co of Portland, paying 15 pounds per cord for timber used in wool lines and ship components. The campaign aims to secure sturdy, shrink‑free wood critical for ship construction and demonstrates strong local support.
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Pendleton
Uncle Sam
Pendleton Plannes
Vaughan Key
Western Ship Supply Co
Porilana
Rev W M Gillard Dies in Pendleton Age 46
Reverend W M Gillard, 46, died in Pendleton yesterday. Born Mobile Alabama March 4 1873, he married Georgia A Gevent of Havre Montana October 4 1905. He served as pastor in Hoseanna Montana Ellenburg Washington and Puget Sound districts, was in the Filipino war with Alabama regiment, and belonged to Masonic Lodge Local O F and K P. Funeral from Drews chapel at 2 o clock Wednesday, Rev KR Be Gornall officiating.
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Row W. M Gullard
Pendleton
Mobile
Ala
Georgia A. Gevent
Havre. Mont
African Methoic Episcopal Church
Hoseninn
Moti
Ellenaburs, Washes
Puget Bown, Ltd
Lik O O. F
K.P
Urews Chapel
Gornall
Foch Urges Liberty Workers to Help Nation’s Fight
A garbled dispatch quotes General Foch urging Liberty Loan workers to contribute fully to the war effort. The message stresses citizen sacrifice and the need to support substitutions and mobilization at home, aligning with allied calls for shared patriotism.
Grain ships diverted for war supplies to Pershing
New York Oct. The four administrations announce a temporary diversion of grain ships from this port to carry war supplies to Pershing. The curtailment of wheat movement fills seaports and terminal elevators. no panic for farmers, patience will secure full price.
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New York
Pershing
Wateriata
West Front
Turkish cabinet reported fallen in unclear dispatch
A fragmentary overseas dispatch reports a Turkish cabinet collapse or fall with political upheaval indicated by ambiguous phrases. Details, dates, and names are not clear, hindering precise attribution or timeline.
Measurement and weighing program for children under five
A historical notice outlines a plan to measure and weigh every child under five. It mentions dates in October, involvement of officials, and coordination with the Better Maters contest and federal welfare aims for US children.
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Blow
Lostdon
General Brith
St Qoamiin
Guntrat
Malgankonnomd
Maine
Hoelinge Smmebes
Wey Polos
Beaurevoir Vienne
Sidiary
Dindenburg
Patriotic League
Higby Harris
Cron
Milton
Ovenbige
Liberty
AL Prom
Cetin
Pet Natal Nowk
Mion
Wonenne Oer
Hel Herder
Dionrin
Ousacd
Doge
Poland
Bin
Ououis
Hindenburg Line
Lowell Mellett
Unite! Preen Biaff
U.S
British Admiralty
Washirgton
Geddes Degan
Channel Bares
North Sea
Wygeet
Antimarineg Caoapalen
Mrrthih
Wilhelmehaven
Heligoland
Nish
Mackenzen
East Front
Uskab
Albanie
Hun
Satter Eld
W. M. Gilliard
Foch
Liberty Lown
Liberty Jane
Constantinople
Berne
Saverminett
Baer
Ole
Comeanitiee
Mesenhotem
Mili
Myrenweiier
Ele Bowk
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Tomah
Minioum
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