Otranto Sinks After Collision With Kashmir in North Channel
A transport ship Otranto sinks off Islay after colliding with Kashmir in a gale. Of 699 Americans aboard, 372 are unaccounted for, 310 land safely, and 17 survive on Islay. British destroyer Mounsey aids survivors amid heavy seas and high winds.
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Belfast
Mounsey
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Tuscania
Islay Island
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British Drive Into Wotan Line North of Douai
British forces press southeast of Douai report Haig as they penetrate toward Denain and Lens Douai railway. Reports say German retreat accelerates from the Soissons Laon to Grandpre, with French American forces advancing along the Meuse and Champagne fronts. Thousands of civilians liberated from German control.
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London
Scarpe River
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Drocourt-Queant
Lens-Douai
Beaumont
Quiery-La-Motte
Penin-Lietard
Douai-Marvin
St. Aubert
Valenciennes-Lille
Soissons- Laon
Grandpre
Argonne Forest
Suippe River
Champagne
Gouraud
Laon
Chemin Des Dames
Soissons
Meuse
Belgium
France
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Oise River
Belgius
Verdun
Rheims
Suippe
Argonne
Nation Mobilizes Liberty Loan as Total Rises Nationwide
Washington reports Liberty loan subscriptions nearing a record with 37 percent of six billion raised. Officials emphasize daily reports from the twelve federal reserve banks, while districts like New York and Chicago push drives despite influenza. Government offices pause to boost fundraising and President Wilson plans participation in New York.
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Collision Kills 13 On U S Destroyer Shaw In British Waters
Washington reports that the US destroyer Shaw collided with a British vessel in British waters. Thirteen crew members were killed and 13 more injured. two officers Lieutenants George F. Parrott Jr. and John D. Badwards were among the lost. The ship reached port under its own steam after the crash. steering gear jam was blamed.
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Washington
United States
Shaw
Navy Department
George F. Parrott, Jr
Kinston
N. C
German rulers summoned for Berlin conference on war note
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor William summoning sovereigns of all German states to Berlin for consultation before replying to President Wilson. The Cologne report notes the conference is unique in German history.
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Amsterdam
William
Berlin
Wilwon
Cologne
Ger
Influenza Epidemic Widespread With New Camp Outbreaks
The influenza pandemic expands across the nation with rising civilian and military cases. In 24 hours, influenza cases reach 12,024 in the army, pneumonia 2,824, and 892 deaths. Camps Travis Dodge McArthur Funston Taylor Sheridan report large increases. Grant Dix show declines. Washington records 73 pneumonia deaths in a 24 hour span.
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Public Health Service Bureau
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Camp Travis
Texas
Camp Dodge
Camp McArthur
Camp Funston
Kans
Camp Taylor
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Camp Grant
Illinois
Dix
New Jersey
Camp Custer
Mic
Michigan Men Held Refuse to Testify in Newberry Probe
New York, Oct 12. Detroit business leaders Allan A. Templeton Frank W Blair and Thomas P Philips chair treasurer and publicity director of the Newberry senatorial committee were held in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions before a federal grand jury. Writs of habeas corpus freed them on recognizance. Blair provided committee financial records showing expenditures totaling 176800 but declined to detail campaign conduct. The inquiry seeks responsibility for large campaign outlays amid Newberry's claim he spent nothing to win the nomination. Campaign funds allegedly came from individuals and corporations in Michigan. Expenditures for senatorial campaigns are capped by federal law at 10000. Michigan law sets 3750. Newberry, former Navy secretary and current naval reserve officer, serves in New York under Rear Admiral Usher.
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New York
Detroit
Newberry
Michigan
Allan A. Templeton
Frank W. Blair
Thomas P. Philips
Chairan
United States
Blair
United States Senate
Navy
Rooseevlt
Naval Reserve
Usher
Third Naval District
Panics in South Rhine Towns Amid Bombardments
Travelers report heavy shelling of rail links by French and American guns near Basel and the Swiss frontier. Rail yards are struck multiple times, causing continued panic and nervousness in southern Rhine cities despite official admonitions to remain calm.
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Iresa
Basel
Switzerland
Germany
Rhine
Rhing
Turkey and Austria Hungary May Accept Wilson Peace Terms
London reports say Austria Hungary and Turkey informed Germany they will accept President Wilson's terms. Reuters confirms Turkey approached the United States with a view to peace, though no formal proposals had reached Washington by Friday night. State officials anticipate possible peace moves as Turkey may dispatch a note similar to Germany and Austria-Hungary.
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London
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Germany
Wilson
Central News
Amsterdam
Reuters
Reuters Limited
United States
Washington
State Department
Madrid
Balfour Reacts to Leinster Disaster at Editors’ Luncheon
London October 12 British foreign secretary A J Balfour addressed American editors noting a hard peace is needed and condemning German conduct from the war's start. He referenced the Leinster disaster and warned those who drew America into war risk worsening their fate before co belligerents.
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London
A. J. Balfour
America
Men Buy Liberty Bonds At Graat Lakes Station In One Hour
Seventy nine men in the aviation regiment at the Graat Lakea naval training station bought 675000 dollars worth of Liberty bonds in one hour averaging 2215 dollars per man.
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Jackies Bay
Two Generals Retire and Hungarian Premier Quits
Amsterdam dispatch reports Germania of Berlin predicting resignations of two German generals following General Von Scheuchs appointment as minister of war. Ludendorff and Von Hindenburg cited as losing popularity while Hungary’s prime minister Dr Alexander Wekerle resigns after meeting King Charles, signaling possible ministerial crisis and coalition cabinet.
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Amsterdam
Germania
Berlin
von Scheuch
Ludendorff
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Germany
Budapest
Basel
Alexander Wekerle
King Charles
Vienna
Hungary
Major Whittlesley’s Go to Hell Remark Recalled
New York residents recount how Major Charles Whittlesley commander of the lost battalion answered a German surrender demand with Go to hell. The landlady Mrs. G Sullivan says he never swore and that the remark was good advice rather than profanity. Whittlesley is described as quiet and unassuming.
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New York
Charles Whittlesley
Argonne Forest
Hell
Double Dealing in Berlin Writer Says
Berlin writer George Bernhard in the Vossische Zeitung argues submarine warfare was proclaimed only after Germans were deceived. He cites 1916 1917 Washington peace steps and says Wilson’s mediation role would have altered German policy and reduced double tongued reputation.
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Copenhagen
George Bernhard
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Washington
Wilson
Bernhard
Gerard
Yank Marksmen Down 32 German Balloons and Planes
American anti aircraft cannon and machine guns have brought down 32 German balloons and aircraft since the St Mihiel offensive. Eight planes were shot near Mont Faucon on Oct 4. Gun crews operated in rear areas front lines and with moving infantry units. Machine guns claimed 20 of the total and heavier guns 12, with one hit per about 2500 shots.
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Associated Press
France
St. Mihiel
Mont Faucon
Hankaheed Shuts Schools and Health Orders Rise
The health board orders indefinite school closures in Hankaheed to curb Spanish influenza. Five deaths and over 1,000 cases reported. Momenco and Manteno authorities suspend assemblies and public gatherings until further notice.
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Hankaheed
Kankaker
Health Board
Momenco
Manteno
Dixie Troops Capture French Towns Advancing East
Allied Anglo American forces push east of Cambrae as Dixie troops seize several French towns in ongoing operations. The report notes rapid advances and coordination between units, outlining strategic gains and continuing pressure on enemy positions.
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Associated Press
Cambrae
Oct
Germans Blocking Two U-Boat Harbors
London reports latest allied reconnaissance showing no military vessels afloat or in the air along the Flemish coast. Germans now block the harbors of Ostend and Zeebrugge.
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Associated Press
London
Flemish
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Ace William Erwin Notches Fifth Aerial Victory
Near Verdun on Oct 11 Lieut William Erwin serving as an observer downed his fifth German aircraft. He engaged and forced retirements of multiple foes over Varennes Sommerance and sank a Halberstadt on return. Esterbrook aided in the action with the final crash confirmed.
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Verdun
William Erwin
Erwin
Esterbrook
Varennes
Sommerance
Halberstadt
Divide Sugar Sales In Two Allotments
The federal food board announced amended sugar distribution rules effective Oct. 15 allowing retailers to sell only half a monthly allowance per person on a two pounds per month basis. An exception permits full monthly allotment for two pounds per person at one sale when extreme hardship is shown, especially in remote districts where stores are distant.
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New York
Federal Food Board
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