Armistice Terms Signed for Austria and Hungary
Armistice terms demand complete demobilization of land forces and surrender of half artillery and equipment, with naval vessels to be surrendered. Alliances will keep Austrian and Hungarian territory open for American and allied operations against Germany. Germany's terms are reportedly agreed and to be presented, with peace or war hinging on German acceptance.
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Chart
Austria
Germany
Turkey
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Death of Fred S Crawford editor Pickens Sentinel
Fred S Crawford dies at home in South Greenwood after a short influenza illness at 33. He leaves wife Mamie Cochran two sons and parents nine siblings and many friends. A former Clemson business figure and postmaster he built up the town and was active at First Methodist Greenwood. Funeral held October 18 with ministers Turnipseed Harris. burial at Old Stone Church cemetery near Clemson.
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Pickens Sentinel
Fred S. Crawford
South Greenwood
Donalds
Clemson College
Mamie Cochran
Alice Cochran
Calhoun
Hayesville
N. C
Greenwood
B. R. Turnipseed
First Methodist Church
Three Deaths in One Family in Pickens Mill Village
In two weeks the Hudson family of Pickens Mill village mourns three losses. Nora, the last of the three, died last Wednesday and was buried at Secona after a brief service by Rev. B. G. Field. Lennie died October 14 and Furman followed a week later, leaving a village to pray for comfort and peace for Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hudson.
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Pickens
Furman
Nora
British Forces Resting After Victories in France and Belgium
British troops in the Valenceiennes Courtrai sector rest on their arms with lines snug against the Scheldt river and canal after forcing the enemy to retreat. German positions across the river defy immediate pursuit as railways and highways are destroyed to hinder withdrawal. The potential German line may shift to the Dendre river as the situation evolves.
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France
Belgium
Valencieennes Courtrai
Scheldt
Dendre
Resolutions on Death Rev R E Turnipseed
Grace Methodist church fourth quarterly conference read and adopted resolutions on the death of Rev. R. E. Turnipseed presiding elder who died October 14 at the district parsonage in Greenville after a one week illness. The resolutions praise his office efficiency sermons and lasting influence offer sympathy to his wife request publication to the Southern Christian Advocate and Pickens Sentinel and entry in conference minutes.
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Providence of God
R. E. Turnipseed
Greenville
Grace Church Quarterly Conference
Jesus Christ
Southern Christian Advocate
Pickens Sentinel
Psalm Patchwork Of A Car Homage In Wry Toast
A playful Psalm parody, titled by Sussez Herald, riffs on car woes and divine guidance. The boastful vehicle scripture speaks of Ford as provider, guides through rough roads, and ends with a humorous claim of lifelong residence in an asylum.
New Draft Registrants to Mobilize in November
Washington reports that the new draft ages will be mobilized in November under a call from General Crowder’s office. More than 200,000 men will be entrained for general service, distributed by state, with October suspensions due to influenza easing. Entrainment of October calls should finish before November quotas begin.
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Washington
American Aviators Down Twenty One German Planes
American pursuit pilots claimed twenty one enemy aircraft destroyed northwest of Verdun where bombers aided by clear weather struck troop concentrations. Two American airmen are missing amid a banner day for U S aviation.
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Verdun
Ship contracts canceled for 60 million dollars
Washington announces cancellation of troop ship contracts worth 60 million dollars and the halt of work on the Alameda shipyard. Shipping board chairman Hurley said the yard work began last July and the decision not to build the ships was made about three weeks ago. The notice mentions War Savings Stamps pricing and a Sentinel subscription price.
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Washington
Alameda
Cal
Hurley
Shipping Board
Campaign for Army Y M C A drives Pickens county Appeal
The campaign to raise funds for the Army Y M C A and six related causes runs November 11 to 18 in Pickens county. Goal is 16000 dollars with 15000 from townships and school districts and 2000 from the colored community. County chairmen Mrs. Gertrude H Matthews and C E Robinson urge broad participation and speeches by Columbia workers in Easley Liberty Central and Pickens on November 9 at 3 PM.
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Army Y. M. C. A
Pickens County
Army Y. M. C6. A
Columbia
Easley
Liberty
Central
Pickens
Gertrude H. Matthews
C. E. Robinson
Stand Behind Our Boys Before It Is Too Late
County Chairman urges the public to support United War Work next week and denounce any slackers or German sympathizers. He warns that those who refuse to help will face contempt when the boys return and calls for united effort to back the troops.
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United War Work
Germany
C. E. Robinson
Pickens County Teachers Urged to Promote YMCA Victory Drive
In Pickens county schools all teachers are asked to inform pupils daily during the week about the YMCA Army work and to urge enrollment in the Boys and Girls Victory Club. The goal is 665 boys and girls to support 665 boys in service from the county. Mrs. Gertrude I D Matthews, C. S. Robinson.
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Pickens County
Boys and Girls Victory Club
Vickens County
Gertrude I
Twelve Mile River Association Meeting Notice
The Twelve Mile River Association will meet with Mountain View Baptist Church in Pickens County South Carolina on Thursday November 21 at 10 a.m. All delegates with letters from each church are requested to be present. Public invited. W. M. Walker Chairman Executive Committee.
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Twelve Mile River Association
Mountain View
Dear Sir I Enclose 1 50 for the Pickens Sentinel
A reader from Central R-2 sends a money order of 1 50 for a subscription to the Pickens Sentinel and requests a receipt. The letter emphasizes the paper’s value in conveying county news and community updates.
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Meitor Pickens Sentinel
Sentinel
Pickens Sentinel
Perry T. Kay
Calhoun Route 1 Items Note Rain and Local Illness
The section reports heavy rainfall and several residents' health and travel updates. W. E. Moore recovers from flu after a period of illness. Ezekiel Madden traveled to Columbia to visit a sick brother. T. L. Powers visited Camp Jackson to see Norton Powers. J. C. Palmer made a business trip to Anderson. Brown Eyes is also mentioned.
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W. E. Moore
Ezekiel Madden
Columbia
T. L. Powers
Camp Jackayn
Norton Powers
Entente Forces Feed Offensives Across Europe in World War I
News describes French Serbian and Allied cavalry push toward Belgrade and a turning movement along the Savex river. It notes Entente gains in Belgium France and Italy with American troops aiding. Austrians and Germans withdraw from Serbia as forces maneuver westward from Belgrade toward Danube crossings.
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Italy
Venetia
Belgium
France
Teutonicales
United States
Serbia
Little Kingdom
Danube
Belgrade Rom
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Albania
French Army Attacks Along Twelve Mile Front Near Vouviers
The fourth French army with American support launches an attack on the Aisne front north and south of Vouviers. The action spans about twelve and a half miles from east of Altigny to north of Olizy.
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Twelve Mile
Former Hungarian premier assassinated in Budapest
Budapest telegram reports Count Tisza, former Hungarian premier, has been shot and killed by a soldier during an outing. The fatal revolver incident occurred as he walked in the city.
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Copenhaega
Tisza
Budapest
British Capture 172 659 Germans In Three Months
London reports that in the last three months British forces in France have taken 172 659 prisoners and 2 378 guns from the Germans. During October alone they captured 49 000 prisoners and 525 guns.
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London
France
Italy
British Move to Save Valenciennes From Danger
British forces in France aim to keep Valenciennes unwounded as attacks push to high ground southeast of the city. British batteries threaten German communications and the enemy begins evacuating civilians, signaling a possible storming attempt.
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Valenciennes
France
Surrender or Die Final Choice Facing Germany
In New York dispatches the Allied ultimatum to Germany is described as forcing surrender or death. The article notes Germany is squeezed by Russian Bolshevism to the east, Austrian anarchy to the south, Foch's armies to the west, and a British blockade to the north.
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New York
Germany
Foch
One Hundred Bodies From Malbone Street Tunnel Tragedy
A five car Brighton Beach line train of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company derailed on a curve at Malbone Street tunnel in Brooklyn. The crash demolished the first car and others buckled and jammed against the tunnel roof as rescuers recover about one hundred bodies.
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New York
Malbone Street
Brighton Beach
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
The Enemy Is Sorely Tried By the Collapse of Turkey
The article analyzes Turkey’s collapse and Romania's likely return to the Allied fold as Austria-Hungary faces defeat. Allied victories push Austro-Hungarian forces toward disintegration with 1900 prisoners taken and Turkey’s exit reshaping the eastern front and Russia’s situation.
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Turkey
Germany
Hungary
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Rumania
Russia
Peace and Armistice Terms Being Formulated at Paris
President Wilson acts as intermediary for armistice and peace terms as allied representatives in Paris decide terms. Reports say Turkey and Bulgaria have capitulated or are collapsing, and Austria may follow in the great Italian drive. The German program awaits final framing and likely includes surrender of navy and submarines, disarmament, and occupation of strongholds.
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Washington
Wilson
Turkey
Paris
Austria
Bulgaria
Italy
Winter to Have No Troubles for Our Troops Abroad
The American Army in France will receive 100000 cubic meters of fuel wood to keep soldiers warm this winter. The forestry section of the American Expeditionary Force pledges delivery on the road before January 1, demonstrating supply for troops from Paris toward Berlin.
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France
Paris
Berlin
Terms of Armistice Announced in Parliament
London reported in Parliament that the Turkish armistice allows free passage of the Dardanelles to the Allied fleet. Additional terms require the occupation of forts at the Dardanelles and Bosporus to secure passage for Allied warships to the Black Sea.
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Dardlanelles
George Cave
Home Secretary
House of Commans
Dardanelles
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