Allies Score Fresh Fronts as French Advance Near St Quentin
French troops entered St Quentin and advanced between Urvillers and Cerizy with strong resistance by machine gun nests. East of Rheims General Gourand reported capturing prisoners, guns, and material as Germans withdraw to hills near Rheims to maintain the line.
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Senate Defeats Woman Suffrage as War Measure
Washington Oct 2 The Senate refused President Wilson’s request to pass the suffrage resolution as a war measure. The final vote was 53 to 31 with 12 absent, after Jones of New Mexico switched from yes to no. The defeat leaves the resolution pending on the calendar for post election reconsideration.
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Worman
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James W. Wadsworth
National Association
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United States Senate
Liberty loan subscriptions surge in early campaign
Washington reports show fourth Liberty loan subscriptions rising faster than previous drives. Iowa oversubscribed its quota by over a million dollars while Kansas City, Kansas led oversubscriptions among cities. War exhibit trains boost public interest with thousands visiting daily. Admiral Cowie says about 3.5 million dollars subscribed by naval officers and men. one battleship in European waters contributed 113000 dollars.
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Prince Von Buelow Seen as German Strong Man in Crisis
London Oct 3 Prince Von Buelow former German chancellor is believed to be the vague personality named in Hague advices as the German strong man expected to appear during the crisis. Long kept in reserve he has stayed out of internal German politics and has lived in Switzerland during the war pursuing pacific activities.
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Bulgarian Defection Ends Pan German Plan
London editors view Bulgaria’s move to leave the central alliance as signaling the end of the Pan German scheme. They warn Turkey may follow, and Austria Hungary could be drawn in, while German aims in the Middle East and global empire unravel. The Times and Telegraph stress the moral and strategic collapse of Pan German power.
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Masonic General Grand Council Adjourns for 1921
The thirteenth triennial assembly of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons adjourned in Baltimore on Tuesday. Jorge A. Newell of Medina, N. Y. was chosen general grand master. The schedule for the Arch Masons convoc tion will be in April 08.
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British gains reported in Cambrai St Quentin front action
London reports heavy fighting along the Cambrai St Quentin sector with British forces advancing despite stronger German resistance. September totals show 60,300 prisoners and 700 guns captured that month, and 123,618 prisoners and 1,400 guns in August and September. Frontline actions include advances near Levergies Joncourt Estres Le Catelet Crevecoeur Rumilly and gains east of Tilley Blecourt.
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Mailing of third draft lottery numbers begins tonight
Washington reports the third great military lottery drawn to order. Crowder’s team completed the drawing by noon Monday, issuing 12 734 as the last number. District boards will mail official lists to newspapers and post them for public view, with 17 000 numbers determining class order for September registrants.
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Pershing Commends Supply Chief's Work
Paris October 2 General Pershing congratulated Major General James G. Harbord commander of the S. O. S. urban service of supply overseas for the prompt transport of men equipment and supplies to the front in recent operations. The message expresses the first army appreciation and extends hearty congratulations to all officers and men of the supply service.
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First Army
American System of Terminals Complete in France
Washington reports the American service of supply says railroad terminals built by American expeditionary forces in France are nearly completed. The Americans can operate trains from their own yard at port and forward all American trains to the front daily. American switch engines road engines and cars are in use and being handled by American personnel.
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American Service of Supply
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Austria For Peace After Berlin Plan
Amsterdam dispatch says the Austro Hungarian government seeks peace with Germany despite defense measures after Bulgaria's withdrawal. Crown council met Saturday and discussed necessary military steps, while aiming to secure a peace that preserves the monarchy's territorial integrity.
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Back to the Wall German WWI Commentary
A Paris dispatch quotes Vorwaerts and the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger on Bulgaria's stance. Vorwaerts says Bulgaria deserts the central alliance to seek peace, leaving Germany to face France England and the United States with backs to the wall. Lokal Anzeiger warns of great danger from the Bulgarian crisis.
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France
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Central Alliance
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Influenza Spreads Across Army Camps Report Rise in Cases
Washington reports 14000 new influenza cases in the 24 hours ending Tuesday, boosting total to 88000 nationwide. Pneumonia climbs to 6769 with 300 deaths, as Camp Meade and Camp Custer show sharp increases. Surgeons say all medical staff are on duty and civilian personnel enlisted where possible.
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Camp Custer
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New Mexico Enters Bone Dry Prohibition Control
Albuquerque dispatch reports New Mexico goes bone dry at midnight as the statewide prohibition law adopted last November becomes effective in the state. The move marks the culmination of a long campaign and affects all counties starting October 2.
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St Quentin Falls to Allied Entry Opens Eastern Drive
Fronts from Belgium to Verdun pulse with activity as French forces enter St Quentin and push toward eastern advance. Entente gains threaten German lines, with Belgians and British driving wedges, capturing towns and severing links to submarine bases. Americans and French press the Hindenburg line while artillery grows in the mountain theaters and broader war front.
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