Fourth Liberty Loan oversubscribed by over 16 million
Washington reports final figures show the Fourth Liberty Loan oversubscribed by more than 16 million dollars with about 21 million buyers. District results list Boston at 126 percent, Richmond 12 and a half percent, Philadelphia 110, and other districts ranging from 104 to 147 percent.
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Keansas City
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Hughes urges prosecution of army men in probe report
A government inquiry led by Mr. Hughes attacks pay levels at defense contractors and criticizes labor stability and management at Dayton Wright, Standard Aircraft, and related firms. It names three Army officers for possible criminal charges while denying graft.
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OG. WW. Kettering
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Harry B. Mingle
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Hadeen
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Congress
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Court martial urged for Deeds over War Dept notes
The inquiry recommends Col Edward A Deeds be brought before a court martial for sending confidential War Department information to Dayton associates and for sponsoring a false February progress statement. Civilians cleared of wrongdoing in aircraft bureau management since last May.
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Edward A. Deeds
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Dayton
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Lotter
William C. Votter
Liberty Motors
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Enemies Routed as Allies Seek Terms at Versailles
Fragmentary wartime note describes Allied plans for armistice terms at Versailles with references to Marshal and POWs. Text indicates confusion over leadership, transportation, and formal decisions, with officials returning to Paris and discussions continuing at headquarters.
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Hemneit
French View of German Armistice Demands in World War I
Paris and allied press argue Germany seeks armistice to escape defeat while France presses for total victory and strict justice. President Levan calls for full accountability and economic pressure to enforce a solid peace beyond any armistice.
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the Public Ledger Co
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Wilson
Walker for Tenmintor campaign ad
Political advertisement urging voting support for D. A. Walker for Tenmintor office. The message promotes the candidate and calls for electoral backing.
German Press Reports Rise of Republican Movements in Central Europe
London dispatches summarize Austria Germany and Hungary turmoil as republican sentiment grows in Hungary and Prague and Agram report street clashes and calls to remove imperial symbols. Warsaw and Berne cables note political shifts and caution over peace terms with Wilson.
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Bavarian Center Party Calls for State Independence
Report from Amsterdam dated November 1 notes the Bavarian center party congress in Munich where leader Herr Held urged retaining federalism and independence for Bavaria. The party demands full self rule, restoration of rights, and Bavaria to influence foreign policy within the empire.
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Vote for D. A. Walker for State Senator
A local political notice urges voters to support D. A. Walker in the state senate race. The unsigned ad emphasizes Walker’s qualifications and calls for campaign support in the upcoming election.
Count Tisza Killed by Soldier in Budapest
A Budapest telegram reports Count Miksa Tisza the former Hungarian premier was shot and killed while walking. The longtime anti Austria figure linked to Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination and known for mass political clashes and duels. He had urged peace and doubted Austro German victory. An earlier assassination attempt occurred in Budapest.
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German Army Plight Deepens From Constant Re-engagements
The German army shows severe strain with no fresh divisions in reserve and only limited units available. Casualties exceed two and a half million this year, with permanent losses near one million. Reserve forces are under 350,000, and large artillery losses hinder renewed offensives despite some stubborn fighting and tactical retreats. The Allies threaten a possible collapse but the front has not yet given way.
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Russia
Retreat on 100 Mile Front As Austrians Flee Front
Allied forces drive a broad retreat of Austrian armies along a 100 mile front from the Brenta to the Adriatic. Prisoners are taken as Maing's troops press south of Valenciennes. Italians push toward the Piave and Telluno while Budapest proclaims a republic after a revolt.
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Monte Grappa
Quero
Telluno
British Second Army Advances With French Near Audenards
British troops and French forces pushed forward near Audenards east of Courtrain on the Sibelot line, driving the enemy back and taking a new position along the Scheldt near Odennes north of Vaoneine. French tanks aided the advance as German gas shells and artillery harassed forward units.
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Forwiel
Gas Attacks Leave Many Wounded in Field Hospitals
Fragmentary wartime report notes large numbers of civilians and women children gassed with several dying in field hospitals. It cites enemy defense as bolstered by machine gunners and claims soldiers fear loss of armistice if they retreat.
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Mass Mexican graves rise as epidemic toll mounts
Reports from Juarez describe a collapse of burial practices with community graves dug in multiple towns. Deaths run from 60 to 100 daily in cities like Parral Chihuahua City Torreon Saltillo Monterrey and other northern centers as hospitals and drug supplies fail.
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Parrall
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