Germans Driven Back Across Lys as Allies Press Ghent Front
London reports Allied forces have hurled Germans over the Lys and driven toward Ghent, Tourna, and the Escaut line. British troops reach Peeg and St Amand while taking thousands of prisoners near Le Cateau. German retreat widens toward Holland and Liege as Metz hinge analogy noted.
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Yournal
Metz
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Belgium
Holland
Liege
London
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Lys
Escaut
Lille
Valenciennes
France
Peeg
St. Amand
Scheldt
Tournai
Baker Praised as “Great Chap” by English Press
London reports a moving St Mihiel ruins scene where a German occupation survivor shows new shoes bought before the war. Secretary Baker’s humane curiosity wins praise from English journalists, who call him a great chap for noticing small human details.
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Mihiel
Sec
N. D. Baker
London Today
Germany Prepared Evacuation of France Before Peace Note
Americans report German prisoners say Germany arranged to evacuate France prior to sending the peace note to Wilson. General Pershing says west of the Meuse our forces pressed, taking prisoners and advancing as Verdun fronts endure heavy artillery and machine guns. German divisions increasingly contested every foot as they retreat.
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France
Wilson
Washington
Pershing
Meuse River
Bantheville
Verdun
Severn Benedives Buried After Pneumonia Death
Severn Benedives died Saturday afternoon in the city from pneumonia and was buried this morning at 10 in South Park.
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Severn Benedives
South Park
Mrs Clofas de Aguilar Dies in City Influenza Pneumonia
Mrs Clofas de Aguilar died this morning at her home in this city from influenza pneumonia. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 9 o'clock at South Park.
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Clofas de Aguilar
South Park
Chaves County Subscribes Heavily to Liberty Loan Drive
Chaves County reports a final total of 320 850 for the 4th Liberty loan with an oversubscription of 15 250. Subscriptions reached 66 900 from 258 individuals led by Dexter with 16 200 Hagerman 14 450 and Santa Fe rail road workers contributing about 6000. The county credits patriotism and sacrifice as the driving force behind the drive and notes records will be finalized for future campaigns and for returning soldiers.
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Chaves County
Dexter
Hagerman
Santa Fe Railroad
Sir Satame
Arm our trawlers to aid navy, urges fishermen protection
A Nantucket island fisherman recalls nine lost boats and urges arming American trawlers to match British and French efforts. He cites courage and danger, arguing armed fisherman would deter U boats and provide a vital auxiliary to the navy.
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Nantucket
Maine
Weather outlook for Roswell and New Mexico
For Roswell and vicinity unsettled weather tonight and Tuesday. For New Mexico unsettled weather with showers tonight or Tuesday. warmer tonight.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Germany’s Reply to Wilson Over Armistice Terms
The German reply to President Wilson discusses a joint armistice and evacuation of occupied areas. It claims orders to stop torpedoing passenger ships, denies intentional sinking of lifeboats or ships, and seeks neutral commissions to clarify allegations. It notes Germany’s government seeks civilian consent for war decisions and stresses protecting civilians during retreat.
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Washington
Germany
Foch
Wilson
Berlin
London
Pemberger
United States
Reichstag
Finley visits town to tend livestock matters
M. A. Finley arrived from Carrizozo yesterday and will stay several days to handle livestock affairs.
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M. A. Finley
Carrizozo
Liberty Loan praise and political exhortation in Roswell
The Record lauds Roswell and Chaves County for surpassing the Fourth Liberty Loan quota despite difficulties, especially praising Claude Simpson and county chairman Tannehill. It critiques Republican ads and urges voters to support the Democratic ticket to back the war effort and President Wilson.
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Roswell
Chaves County
Liberty Loan Committee
Claude Simpson
Simpson
Tannehill
Fourth Liberty Loan Committee
Allies May Begin Drive in Alsace Lorraine
Paris reports the war office says raids in Lorraine and Alsace have resulted in prisoners. The actions suggest the Allies may start a drive in the region.
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Alsace-Lorraine
Paris
War Office
Lorraine
New Mexico to Provide 55 Applicants for Army Officers
Camp Fremont California will host an Infantry Officers Training Camp starting December 1 for 20 000 students aiming to commission 2nd lieutenants. Eligibility mirrors Infantry Central Officers Training Schools open to draft registrants aged 18 to 46 with some class and deferments. New Mexico must furnish 55 applicants. contact Major Barlow in Roswell for application blanks and interviews.
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Camp Fremont
California
Infantry Central Officers Training
New Mexico .S
Barlow
Military Science and Tactics
Roswell
New Mexico
Germany's Reply on Wilson Missing Likely Soon
Washington October 21 Germany's reply remains unavailable but expected soon if rumors hold. The note is said not to meet President Wilson's terms, and if Germany hopes to prolong talks they miscalculate the value of peace under Wilson's conditions. The military memo suggests allied unity can enforce peace within the coming year.
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Kansas City Star
Harrison
Spain
Germany
America
Washington
Wilson
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