Allies Drive Huns From France and Belgium Reported
British forces press toward Tourna and Escaut on a widening front north of Tourna while French units reach the Danube near Vidin and advance to the Lys front. German coast defenses abandoned as allies push along the Somme and Oise fronts amid artillery combat and counterattacks in multiple sectors.
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London
Europe
Holland
Verdun
Danube
Vidin
Bulgaria
Austria-Hungary
Serre
Crecy
Colored soldiers from Chicago impress in France frontlines
In France the Chicago area colored troops earn praise from American and French commanders for reliability and bravery in trench fighting. A vivid parade drill and a creek assault illustrate their skill, discipline, and esprit de corps, drawing high compliments from a French general and officers.
Huns Appeal to Troops to Check the Americans in France
October 22 report notes German reinforcements to oppose the Yanks in the Argonne and Meuse areas. American forces captured von Der Marwitz’s orders urging Germans to hold vital sectors at all costs. Rappes Wood cleared in three hours despite heavy opposition, easing American advance.
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France
Argonne
Meuseiver
von der Marwitz
Rappes Wood
Senate Amends Eight Billion Tax Bill On Excess Profits
Washington October 22 Senate committee rewrites the house excess profits plan. Tax up to twenty percent at thirty percent and above twenty percent at sixty percent. House 80 percent war profits tax retained by committee.
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Washington
Senate
House
French Advance on Wide Front in Flanders
London dispatches report the French forces advancing on a wide front in Flanders this morning with the action described as significant. The piece also includes political commentary about Judge G. A. Richardson and Benigno Hernandez in a western state congressional race and Republican campaign tactics.
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Flanders
London
G. A. Richardson
Congress
Hernandez
Judge Richardson
Santa Fe
Heaven
Benigno Hernandez
Walton for U S Senator from New Mexico Promotes Victory
Editorial urges voters to support W B Walton in the November 5 election. It touts two years in Congress from New Mexico, alignment with state ideals, loyalty and Americanism, and strong backing of the President and wartime measures. It frames Walton as a proven, energetic representative who will uphold war policies.
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Congress
New Mexico
W. B. Walton
United States Senate
United States
War makes Yanks in France growth industry for health
In France on Oct 21 a humorous look at how the American doughboy thrives under Uncle Sam. Soldiers report improved health from outdoor drill and hard marching, better food, steady routines, and medical care that includes frequent exams and prompt treatment.
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France
States
William Jones
Sam
William
Uncle Sam
Germanus
Christmas Packages for Soldiers in Army Navy and Siberia
War Department and Red Cross outline Christmas package plans for soldiers overseas Navy personnel and Siberian forces. One package per soldier in regulation cartons. labels and postage handled by local Red Cross chapters with deadlines from November 1 to November 20. Packages for Navy must arrive by November 15. weight and size limits apply. President Wilson cautiously studies German note and shifts peace efforts toward General Foch while consulting allies.
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War Department
American Red Cross
Navy
Siberia
Redross
Eich
Triste Atteceive Fhom
Red Cross
Hoboken
New Jersey
South
Brooklyn
Alpine Cadet Hancock Dies After Illness
Cadet James N. Hancock son of Mr and Mrs W B Hancock of Alpine Texas died this morning from pneumonia after influenza. His parents, who have been in Roswell for a week, will bury him at Alpine tomorrow at 2 pm with a full military escort from Dillons parlors due to quarantine rules. The NMMI honors the deceased cadet and friend.
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James N. Hancock
W. B. Hancock
Alpine
Texas
Hancock
Roswell
D Lleys
Darkie Doughboys Hold Tough Front Line Under Shellfire
The article recounts African American troops from the South, trained in the Midwest and France, fighting under German bombardment. Under colored officers, they take a long, hilly sector previously held by French forces with discipline and minimal noise. French officers praise their performance and endurance.
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France
America
Europe
Argonne Forest
Darkie Doughboys
Switzerland
Flanders
Verdun
United Press
Chicago
Middle West
Allies view German reply as attempt to split ranks
London officials say Germany’s reply to President Wilson aims to sow discord among allied governments over terms. Newspapers reject the reply for lacking unconditional surrender and warn against armistice with a declaredly unscrupulous foe. German press sees it as a base for further talks.
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London
Wilson
Reichstag
Germany
The
Tageblatt
Revolution Reported in Bulgaria with Mass Killings
Copenhagen October 22 A revolution is reported in Bulgaria with three thousand killed in street fighting in Sofia between laborers and soldiers according to dispatches.
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Bulgaria
Copenhagen
Sofia
Austro Hungarian Government Says Wilson Reply Insufficient
Vienna via Paris October 22 The Austro Hungarian government regards President Wilsons note answering their peace offer as insufficient and will reply to the President soon in a further note.
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Washington
Wilson
Vienna
Paris
France says German reply a delaying tactic
Paris officials report the German reply to President Wilson offers no satisfaction to France. They say Germany seeks an armistice on terms favorable to Berlin, while Paris accuses Germany of lies and using neutrals to confirm alleged atrocities to gain time.
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France
Paris
Wilson
Germany
Huns Withdraw From Antwerp as German Forces Move Toward Liege
Paris reports indicate Germany will not defend Antwerp as large German forces retreat toward Liege. The last line is expected from the Holland border through Leige Metz and Strassburg to Switzerland. Also note influenza pneumonia deaths of Mrs Collins and Mr Reynolds with funeral at Dilleys. Interment at South Park. Liberty Bond exchange possible at J F Patterson store 129 West 2nd St Roswell New Mexico.
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Paris
Antwerp
Liege
Holland
Lege
Metz
Strassburg
Dilley's
Collins
Charles C.collins
S. Lea
W. Jay Reynolds
Reynolds
Frank Tai- Mage
South Park
Wshing
J. F. Patterson
West 2Nd. St. Roswell
N. M
Church Used as Hospital in Chihuahua During Influenza Epidemic
The Mexican Catholic church in Chihuahua is opened as a temporary hospital to treat influenza patients as the local population suffers under the epidemic. The move aims to provide urgent medical space amid rising illnesses and strained resources.
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Chihuahua
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