War Notes From Washington on German Proposals and Front
Washington reports a cautious wait for Berlin’s next note as Germany pursues constitutional reforms. Observers expect another bargaining attempt but remain hopeful the allied front will hold. The western retreat continues without demoralization, shaping chances for future diplomacy.
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Berlin
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Pershing Calls for Aviators in Urgent Air Service Aid
Washington General Pershing urges air service observers, inviting civilians and soldiers to apply. There are no age limits and no cap on trainees. A 12 week course leads to commission and rapid deployment to France, with strong emphasis on readiness for dangerous service.
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Washington, D. C
Pershung
Aeronautical Bureau of
Army
Kenly
France
Forest Fires Under Control in Duluth Minn
Reports from Duluth and surrounding areas indicate smoldering tracts are under control with no further fire danger. Local officials say the hazard from fires has passed and conditions are normal again.
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Daylight Saving Act Discontinued by Congress
Washington officials announce no further effort by Congress to extend daylight saving time and confirm clocks will be turned back one hour on October 27 as planned.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Austria to be transformed into federal states
Baron von Hussarek the Austrian premier announces Austria will be reorganized into federal states. Advices from Berne, Switzerland report the plan to partition the country into autonomous regions under a federal system.
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Berne
Switzerland
Deficiency Bill Passes Without Dissent in House
Washington D C The $6 000 000 military deficiency bill passed the house without a dissenting vote and was sent to the senate in the same form as reported by the appropriations committee.
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House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
European War Update Highlights Casualties and Commands
British casualties from January 1 1918 to September 30 total over 700 000 with 89 weeks of fighting. Durazzo in Albania falls to Italian troops after allied raids on the Austro naval base. Laon greets General Mangin as 6 000 residents celebrate his entry. Lisbon declares a state of siege with the president taking direct command of forces.
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Washington shipyards urged to speed up destroyers
Secretary Daniels called on American shipbuilders in Washington to accelerate destroyer production to counter the German submarine threat. The report notes urgency as naval output and defense efforts intensify amid war pressures and allied operations in Europe.
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Notable Obituaries of Public Figures and Artists
Personal Dr Patrick Hues Mell of Atlanta died in Fredericksburg Virginia at sixty eight. Miss Sadie Gom pers daughter of Samuel Gom pers president of the American Federation of Labor died in Washington of Spanish influenza at twenty three. G A Knapp chairman of the First Fond du Lac National Bank board died in Fond du Lac Wisconsin at seventy. A M Willard painter of The Spirit of 76 died in Cleveland Ohio at eighty one.
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U S Teutonic War News Reductions and Honors
Major William J. Bland of Kansas City killed in action in the St Mihiel salient France on September 12. Knights of Columbus opened a Paris club for Allied soldiers in the presence of American officials. Argonne forest cleared by American troops with German forces driven beyond the Kriemhilde line between the Argonne and the Meuse. Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt Marlboro elected to London County Council representing West Southwark. Spain to use 62 German ships sunk in Spanish ports as equivalents. Two French scientists isolate influenza agent in Tunis dispatch. Belgians in England ordered to return home per Sheffield Telegraph.
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Iowa War Casualties and Civilian War Measures Reported
The week lists several Iowans killed in action or died of wounds including Charles Hartshorn Farragut Alva Groover Council Bluffs and more. Des Moines quarantined. venues closed. face masks urged for streetcar workers. chemical warfare service calls issued for 30 to 40 year olds with chemistry and military background. Three Ellsworth Minn. men killed in a Rock Rapids auto crash. Penitentiary sentence given to Dr C Allen Snyder for murder. Greenfield lawyer O W Witham posts bond. influenza deaths at Camp Pika include Iowa residents George Tull Burl Basher Coert Bunger. Forty thousand Iowa auto owners avoid license tax. Ling enfelders change names from Teutonic origin. Draft call for 3900 white men to Camp McClellan and Fort McArthur announced.
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Fairfield
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Laddsdale
Edward Haut
Davenport
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Lyons County
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State House
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Charles City
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Home care guidance urged to ease influenza strain
Surgeon General Blue urges the public to learn at home care for influenza patients to reduce unnecessary physician and nurse calls. The guidance covers room setup, hygiene, coughing precautions, diet, and when to call a doctor, stressing comfort, cleanliness, and mask use for caregivers.
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