Teutonic Alliance Disintegrates Amid Allied Deliberations
The Allied Supreme War Council in Versailles weighs armistice terms for Germany tied to Wilson’s fourteen peace principles as Bulgaria and Turkey surrender. Austria collapses into anarchy while Germany awaits terms. Turkey seeks mercy after opening Dardanelles and Bosphorus. The United States remains unengaged as Britain France and Italy eye Black Sea action.
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Allied Supreme War Council
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Allied Council
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Roumania
Russia
Allies Continue Versailles Armistice Talks At Supreme War Council
Delegations from Belgium Japan Serbia Greece and others Resume discussions at Versailles on armistice terms and their military requirements under Wilson principles. Colonel House led informal talks with Clemenceau Pichon Orlando and Venizelos while American aides including Bliss and Grew participated. The session adjourned with plans to report progress.
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Germany
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Supreme War Council
Serbia
BK. M. House
Wl MM. Vesniteh
France
Eliphtherios Venizelos
Wreek
Colonel House
Arthur LH
Cubassy
Joseph €. Grew
Gordon Auchinclose
Task
Health Report Shows Improvement in Army Camps
Washington reports steady health gains in army camps and cantonments for the week ending October 25. Influenza cases total about 19 000, down over 50 percent from the prior week, while pneumonia drops accompany the improved outlook. Hospital admissions fall to 1792 and deaths to 92 per 1000.
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Washington, D. C
Genfern
Weather summary for multiple cities with varied data
San Antonio and vicinity show tonight and Saturday fair with a high near 66. East Texas and St Louis have clear skies and cool readings with winds from the west. Chicago, Chicago and other cities report low 30s to mid 40s and northwest to southeast winds with variable temperatures noted.
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San Antonio
East Texas
Hughes urges prosecutions over Army airplane program failures
A government report by Charles E. Hughes and Attorney General Gregory accuses mismanagement in the old Aircraft Board era, citing delays, waste, and inflated profits at Dayton-Wright, Torch Motor, Fisher-Burg, Packard, and Lin companies. It calls for couch-martial actions for one officer and criminal prosecutions for three others, blaming a weak Signal Corps and poor directorship for losses in aircraft production and training delays.
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Curtiss Acrophaine Yand Motor Corporation
Hungarian Revolution Report and Budapest Landmarks
AP dispatches announce a successful revolution in Thudapest and that the Hungarian National Council has taken control of the government. The Royal Palace and Parliament building in Budapest are described, noting the parliament’s 1903 completion and marble construction opposite the river Danube.
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Paul Krueger Dies in Roswell After Illness
Paul Te. Krueger, vice president of the San Antonio Machine and Supply Co., died in Roswell New Mexico after contracting Spanish influenza. He was about 40 years old and survived by his widow, parents Mr and Mrs M Krueger Sr., six brothers and five sisters. The body will be brought to San Antonio Sunday morning with accompanying family.
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San Anonio Machine & Supply Company
San Antonio
See
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Evergreen Street
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Walter HL
Tee
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Fart Jr
Margaret Krieg
Adolph Reinert
Wytie Diggs
A.C. Elpmann
Germans Prep to Withdraw From Front Amid Heavy Fire
American forces report intensified artillery along the line near Verdun and Meuse as Germans prepare to retreat west of the Meuse. Deserters confirm plans to move material east of Metz and evacuate civilians, with defenses stiffening and trains carrying guns being shifted toward German soil.
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Captain Mayers Reported Wounded and Prisoner in Germany
Washington dispatches say Captain Hayden J. Mayers formerly of San Antonio of the 60th regiment South division regulars is a prisoner of the Germans. Mrs. J J Cunningham of 107 Leigh Street received notice and telegrams about his status and recent wounds. Details on camp and extent of injuries are not provided. Captain Mayers graduated from A and M Texas and Boston School of Technology and entered the regular army before American entry.
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San Antonio
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Sth
Washington
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Leigh Street
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Revolutions and Disorder Shake Austria Hungary
Reports from Copenhagen and Vienna describe widespread riots and political upheaval as National Council takes over in Budapest. Deserters, armed clashes, and fires plume across Slavonia and surrounding cities while authorities command restraint. Wilhelm Wilson referenced as crowd cheers in America.
Armistice Talks Progress as Austrian Request Reaches Italy
London reports advices say Italian and Austro-Hungarian commanders are negotiating an armistice. Austrian generals sent representatives to General Diaz, who referred the matter to the Paris supreme war council, with terms viewed as likely to demand unconditional surrender.
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Italians Break Austrians on Monte Grappa Front
Rome reports a strong Italian offensive with the front collapsed and prisoners pouring down the mountains. Troops crossed into the Mare valley and advanced toward Beluno as Cavalry cyclists clear paths to Aviano. The Third Army reached Livenza and Motta di Livenza.
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Frontline Fighting Rages Across France and Belgium
Paris reports violent artillery duels along the Oise near Guise and in the Aisne near St Fergeux and northwest of Chateau Porcien. French forces launch a major attack in Belgium as Allied lines advance. Italian and allied troops push the Austrians from defense works with many prisoners and guns captured.
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Washington, D. C
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