German chancellor outlines peace views to Reichstag
From Stockholm Amsterdam and Berne reports say Prince Maximilian of Baden, Germany’s new chancellor, presented Germany’s peace terms to the Reichstag. Paris dispatches state that Allies Turkey and Austria join Germany in seeking armistice and general peace through representations to President Wilson.
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Stockholm
Amsterdam
Berne
Maximilian of
Baden
Gerany
Reichstag
Paris
Turkey
Austria
Germany
Wilson
Austria-Hungary
Havas
German Chancellor proposes armistice and peace talks
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Maximilian in the reichstag proposing immediate suspension of hostilities and calls for plenipotentiaries to discuss a league of nations, self determination for Russian frontier states, Belgium rehabilitation, and autonomy for Alsace Lorraine. Allies terms to be stated as basis for negotiation.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Prince Maximilian
Reichstag
Berlin
Tijol
League of Nations
Maximilian
Belgium
Baltic
Lithuania
Poland
League For National Arbitration and Disarmament
Austria
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Teutonic Alliance
Bulgaria
Germany
League For International Arbitration and Disarmament
Peace Council
Retreat From Lille British Pressing Hard Across Front
From Paris desk the Associated Press reports British and French forces make wide, decisive gains in northern France. British hold the Haute Deule canal, push from Don to Pont-Avendin, cross the Scheldt, and threaten the Wallincourt line as Germans retreat. Beurivoir Mont Brehain and Ponchaux captured amid heavy fighting. air scouts note rapid advance despite cold hazy weather.
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Haute Deule
Lille
Don
Pont-Avendin
Scheldt
Bantourelle
Beurivoir
Mont Brehain
Ponchaux
Advanve
Iire
Rheims Is Now Safe From The German Guns
Deliverance of Rheims appears complete as Fort Brimont and its heights fell to French forces. The French army under Berthelot advances eastward while others move north, driving the enemy back around the city.
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Frince
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Teton
Mont Cornillet
Mont Sans Nom
Mont ‘Haut
Casgne
Mont Blanc
Berthelot
Gen. Ud
Vienna to Send Note to Wilson Plea for Armistice
Austro-Hungarian minister at Stockholm is ordered to urge Sweden to forward a proposal to President Wilson for an immediate general armistice with his allies and to begin negotiations for peace. The proposal cites the fourteen points and calls for land sea and air truce with prompt talks.
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Stockholm
Wilson
Berne
Havas
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Austro-Hungarian Armistice Plea Viewed as Peace Tactics
Washington reports say an Austro-Hungarian armistice appeal is seen as a continuation of the peace offensive linked to President Wilsons terms. Officials expect similar moves from Germany and a pattern of neutral venue talks, with no early end to the war.
Italian Soldiers Strum Queer Dirge
Paris oct 6 convalescent Italian soldiers, many wounded in the battle of thePlave, amuse themselves with cartolinas and guitar songs. They improvise new lines to old melodies, praising Americans and Italy and declaring enemies will go to hell.
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the Plave
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Cearda
Pershing
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America
Three Cities Send News Of German Peace
A powerful movement for a general armistice appears to be growing in Germany. Chancellor Prince Maximilian of Baden may propose suspending hostilities and meeting plenipotentiaries for an arbitration league. Germany signals willingness to accept Wilson's fourteen points. Austria-Hungary asks Sweden to forward a Wilson peace proposal. Burian’s note is said to declare Wilson’s terms accepted. Germany Austria Hungary and Turkey plan to seek Wilson’s help for a general armistice and peace talks.
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Berne
Havas
Germany
Turkey
Austria
Bernn
Maximilian
Berlin
Hungary
Wilson
Count Burian
Associated Press
Maximilian of
Baden
Baron Burian
Austria- Hungary
American Sub Chasers Shielding Durazzo Bombardment
A squadron of twelve American submarine chasers screened the Durazzo bombardment protecting big ships from submarines. They faced heavy fire with no casualties, commanded by Captain C. P. Nelson and Lieutenant Commander P. H. Bastedo. They sank one submarine, damaged another, and likely destroyed a second, then escorted a damaged British cruiser and examined an enemy hospital ship.
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London
C. P. Nelson
P. H. Bastedo
Naval
German Counterattack Rebuffed Near Cunel
News recount that twenty German soldiers attempted a local counter attack northwest of Verdun near Cunel. American forces reinforced the line and captured six German machine gunners as raids continued to trenches between Cunel and Brieulles.
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Verdun
Cunel
Bois de Foret
Brieulles
The Crisis and the WHIG WANT ADS
The text urges perseverance through early enthusiasm and setbacks in Hfe. It frames stumbling blocks as stepping stones toward success and highlights WHIG WANT ADS as tools that have proven helpful in crises to sustain effort and reach goals.
Officers and crew of lost vessel reach Atlantic port
The officers and crew of the lost vessel, totaling 91, were brought into the harbor and landed. Most were wrapped in blankets, with only the commanding officer injured lightly.
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Atlantic
Americans Press On In Stiff German Defense Near Verdun
American forces renewed their eastward push as German defenses stiffened along the Verdun front. Key gains included Chatel Chehery and Chateau Chehery, with Romagne changing hands multiple times before a cross fire halted a firm hold. Attacks in the Aire valley faced heavy artillery and harassing fire from the Meuse heights, yet the front still advanced overall.
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Verdun
Reuters
Aire
Chatel Chehery
Chateau Chehery
Flevile
Meuse
Pro Allied Elements Seen Plotting Overthrow in Turkey
Secret steps by pro ally factions in Turkey aim to oust the Young Turks and end the war diplomats say. Enver Bey and pro German allies are reported to be isolated as anti German sentiment grows among Entente sympathizers. Mohammed VI and Dravid Bey are named as potential defectors in Ankara while talks with Austria's Karl hint at peace. Allied forces reportedly move toward Constantinople amid this turmoil.
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Washington
Turkey
Enver Bey
Enver
Persia
Constantinople
Mohammed VI
Dravid Bey
England
Karl
Wilson Accepts Fourteen Peace Conditions Reported
Berlin circles with foreign office links report that President Wilson’s fourteen peace conditions may be accepted by Wilson, though the Reichstag statement may vary. A Vienna dispatch cited by the Frankfurter Zeitung claims Baron Burian’s new peace note will declare all Wilson terms accepted, with publication expected in Dutch press.
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