French push at Mont D'Ongay as German defenses stiffen
General Debeney's attack in France meets stout German resistance around Villers-Le-Sec as three fresh divisions bolster the line. Germans flood Oise and Serre valleys with artificial waters to weaken French advances while preparing new defensive positions.
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Mont D'Ongay
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Villers-Le-Sec
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Ribecourt
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Marne
Miners Pledge Patriotism to Pershing for Coal Need
Washington Oct. 26 Assurance were given General Pershing that American mine workers are determined to supply all coal for the military. Dr Garfield noted a six month increase of over 37 million tons versus last year. Frank J Hays of the United Mine Workers echoed similar sentiments.
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General Pershing
Garfield
Frank J. Hays
United Mine Workers of America
Great Lakes Jackies Complete New Bridge at Lake Bluff
In Lake Bluff Illinois on October 26 a naval crew finished a new bridge on the direct road to Great Lakes Naval Training Station after the old bridge failed safety. Captain W A Moffett provided the sailors who completed the project. the station band will play at dedication.
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Great Lakes Naval Training Station
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Republicans Promise To Retirement In Reply to Wilson
The Republican leadership in Congress issues a statement attacking President Wilson for urging voters to back Democrats. It accuses him of postponing politics during the Liberty Loan drive and influenza delays, cites Henry Ford, outlines expected Democratic defeats in drafts and war measures, and asserts Republicans would support continuation of the war while challenging Democratic policies and urging a victorious, unconditional peace led by Allied powers. Signed by Lodge, Smoot, Gillett, and Fess.
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Liberty Loan
Henry Ford
Michigan
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Reed Smoot
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Frederick H. Gillett
Simeon D. Fess
Republican Congressional Committee
New York Seeks Men to Bury Dead in Spanish Flu Crisis
New York Mayor Styaln called on presidents of the five boroughs to supply laborers with picks and shovels to bury Spanish influenza victims. Cemetery authorities struggle to manage the dead, with some refusing aid. Health Commissioner Copeland reports 500 arrests in a crusade against spitters.
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General Sigel reports grandson wounded in action
New York Oct 26 Corporal John HR Sigel listed as wounded in action is identified as a grandson of Civil War General Franz Sigel. The brief dispatch notes the injury amid wartime casualty updates without detailing conditions or further context.
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NEW_ YORK
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Frans Sigel
Illinois Equal Suffrage Association Holds Convention
Chicago October 26 by special dispensation the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association opened its two day semi centennial convention despite influenza. Delegates sat four feet apart and only 100 admitted with public barred. A Wilson telegram praised wartime suffrage work as Treut urged vote for constitutional convention in November. Speakers included Mrs. George M. Mathes and Mrs. B. B. Cooley who wed Mrs. Judith W. Loewenthal.
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State Council of Defense
Ilinois Equal Suffrage Association
Wilson
Grace Wilbur Treut
George M. Mathes
B B. Cooley
Judith W. Loewenthal
Suppress Croatian Revolt Suppressed by Austro-Hungarian Regiments
London dispatch reports Croatian soldiers of the 79th regiment at Flume were quelled by three Austro-Hungarian regiments from Albania. The exchange Telegraph dispatch states there was heavy street fighting and hundreds of people were killed.
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London
Flume
Albania
Copenhagen
President asks voters to back Democrats in November
President Wilson appeals to the nation to return a Democratic majority in both Senate and House to sustain his leadership during a critical wartime period. Republicans counter that they support administration policies and would push wartime aims and curb waste if returned to power, with debate looming in Congress.
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Wilson
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House of Representatives
House
Congress
Baty
BOF
Ett
Républican Party
Wilton
French Visitors See Wonderful War Effort
Marquis Pierre De Chambrun, a French deputy and war commission member, lauds the United States for its “marvellous effort” and the rapid, significant change in the war situation since his American visit. He predicts a decisive victory on the horizon and a peaceful, rejuvenated future among democracies.
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Paris
Pierre de Chambrun
War Commission
United States
America
Polish General Appointed Chief of Polish Forces
General Josef Paller, a Polish hero who left the Austrian army with a regiment, is named commander in chief of Polish forces allied with the Western powers. He will lead troops in France and oversee units in Italy and Russia, chosen by the Polish National Committee with Allied recognition.
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New York
Josef Paller
Ignace Paderewski
Polish National Committee
Archinald
France
Italy
Russia
Polish
British Take 9 000 Germans And 150 Guns
British forces report capturing 9,000 German prisoners and 150 guns in operations south of Valenciennes as Haig announces advances on the Le Quesnoy Valenciennes railway line and repulses counterattacks. French lines also advance with over 2,000 prisoners taken and Danube crossings into Romania noted.
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London
Haig
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le Quesnoy and
Maing
Scheldt
Semperienes
Quesnaing
Desire Prior Agreement on War Matters
Washington reports arrival in France of Colonel E. M. Howse and Admiral Benson clears way for deliberations by the supreme war council at Versailles to draft an armistice. House acts as eyes and ears for President, not yet a council member, seeking united front on war aims and potential reconciliation of divergent views among Entente powers.
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France
E. M. Howse
Wilson
Benson
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Germany
House
Europe
United States
Colonel House
Council
Colonel Nouse
French composer Lecocq dies at 86 in Paris
Paris report on October 26 states Charles Lecocq, famed opera writer, died today at age 86. Known works include Giroffe Girofta The Little Duke and The Daughter of Madame Angot. He was a Legion of Honor officer and a member of the authors and composers society.
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Paris
Charles Lecocq
M. Lecocq
United States
Slight Advance in Meuse Valley Drive
American forces edging forward along the Meuse sector amid heavy fighting. Left flank gains extend from Talma farm to Bellejoyeuse farm while Belleu woods remains more secure. French and American units press toward Hirson with 16 inch naval guns aiding from north of Grandpre. German counterattacks fail. enemy withdraws toward Briquenay line as Allied push persists in the Arcy region.
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Meuse
Talma Farm
Bellejoyeuse Farm
Bourgogne Woods
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Oise
Serre
Hirson
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Rozoy
Vouziers
Etain
Steady Advances By Allied Armies
Allied forces push in Belgium and France as German defenses hold yet show gradual retreat on salient fronts. British French and Italian troops test Austrians between Brenta and Piave while Mesopotamian actions push Turks back. Allies seek Maubeuge and Valenciennes by crossing toward the Belgian border amid stiff German resistance.
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Piave
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Serbia
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Valenciennes
le Quesnoy
Conditions Improve In All Army Camps
Three army camps reported no new influenza cases Friday and only two, Kearney California and Lewis Washington, reported more than 100. The total new cases for all camps was 2375, down from 2772. Pneumonia cases fell from 699 to 600 and deaths decreased. Camp Dix New Jersey lifted its quarantine after Major General Scott notified the surgeon general.
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Kearney
Calif
Lewis
Wash
Surgeon General
Wheeler
Custer
Mich
Meigs
District of Columbia
Camp Dix
SN. J
Scott
French and German frontline actions reported in WWI update
The general headquarters statement notes enemy attacks between the Lyra and the Schelit were repulsed. French assaults along a front of about fifty kilometers from the Oise to the Aisne failed, with main thrusts between the Olee and Serra unsuccessful. East of the Aisne and on both sides of the Meuse there were partial engagements.
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Berlin
London
General Headquarters
Lyra
Schelit
Oise
Aigne
Olee
Serra
Aisne
Meuse
Socialists Face Trial in Espionage Case
Chicago October 26 Federal Judge Evans overruled demurrers by counsel for Victor Berger Adolph Germer Vincent John Tunker J Louis Engdahl and William F Kruse socialist party leaders indicted for violating the espionage act. The five must stand trial with trial expected to begin soon in November.
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Evana
Victor I. Berger
Adolph Germer
Vincent S. John Tunker
J. Louis Engdahl
William F. Kruse
Socialist Party
Tris
Foreshadowed major offensive in Italy unfolds
Washington reports a sudden spike in Italian front activity after months of quiet. Official Rome notes a preliminary strike rather than a drive, with nearly 3000 prisoners taken signaling surprise and potential waning Austrian morale. Observers say the Brenta Piave line could be breached, risking Austrian withdrawal if Italians and Allied forces press the attack.
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Rome
Brenta
Piave
Monte Grappa
Roosevelt Calls Appeal Partisan Roosevelts Remarks
Oyster Bay N Y Oct 2 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt criticized President Wilsons appeal to back Democrats in November elections arguing the presidents stance shows partisanship rather than leadership of all the people He said he will respond after reviewing the document described as a lamentable appeal to politics during a great war and noted strong opposition from his allies and friends
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