OUR MEN EXTEND ATTACK TO EAST BANK OF MEUSE
The Franco American forces north of the Argonne forest close the Stenay gap a main retreat for German southern armies. American troops west of the Metse near ten miles of the Thionville Montmedy Mezieres Hirson railway. British air force attacked railways and airplane hangars east of Metz in an official statement.
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France
Argonne Forest
Stenay
London
Metse
Thionville-Montmedy-Mezieres-Hirson
Liege-Namur-Charleroi
Ardennen
Luxemberg
Metz
American Troops Push North Toward Sedan Front
Nov 4 report says American forces reach Sommauthe five miles north of Buzancy and 18 miles south of Sedan. The line’s center is manned by units from New York, Maryland and West Virginia, with right and left wings consisting of troops from New Jersey the District of Columbia Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Colorado and New Mexico. The 90th division from Camp Travis is noted as engaged in First Army operations northwest of Verdun.
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Sedan
Sommauthe
Buzancy
New York
Maryland
West Virginia
New Jersey
District of Columbia
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
New Mexico
90Th
Camp Travis
First Army
Verdun
American First Army Advances Near Verdun Into Meuse Bank
Washington reports the American First Army extended its advance east of the Meuse near Verdun capturing towns on the river's west bank south of Halles and bringing under fire key railways at Mont Medy Longayon and Conflans. More than 5000 prisoners taken, over 100 guns captured as Axis forces show great confusion following renewed attacks starting November 1.
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Washington, D. C
Verdun
Meuse
Pershing
Halles
Mont Medy
Longayon
Conflans
National Army
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Colorado
New Mexico
New Jersey
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
District of Columbia
Hoult-Aiux-Bois
Autruche
Belle
Germans beg mercy to halt city bombing demand
Washington notes Germany asks the United States and allies to stop air bombardment of cities, claiming German air forces ceased on October 1 and questioning why the Allies have not followed suit. In other dispatches, American forces report 124 German planes shot down over the Sedan front in three days, with 29 American aircraft lost.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
State Department
Legation
United States
Sedan
British Attack on Wide Front South of Scheldt River
British forces press a dawn assault on a broad front south of the Scheldt River. Field Marshal Haig reports the attack launched satisfactorily and advancing toward the Aunelle River near the Franco-Belgian border. Further south crossings of the Oise Sambre canal are noted as troops push from Valenciennes toward the Oise.
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Scheldt River
Edondon
Scheldt
Haig
Aunelle
Imerar
Valenciennes
Oise -Sambre Canal
Oise
Major Thomas W. Taylor of Canada Killed in France
Ottawa reports the Canadian casualty list lists Major Thomas W. Taylor of Corpus Christi Texas as killed in action in France. Taylor joined the Canadians at the outbreak of war and earned a major’s commission for gallantry. He served with the 42nd Battalion of the 78th Scottish Highlanders before transferring to infantry. His sister Mrs. Eleanor Taylor Smith and brother King Taylor are noted, with genealogical ties to Sir Thomas Wardlow Taylor.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Thomas W. "Taylor
Mooser
Katchewan
Canada
France
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
John Taylor
Taylor
78Th Scottish Highlanders
Major Taylor
Eleanor Taylor Smith
Merchants’ Credit Association
Sergt
Tex “Smith
Camp Bowie
King Taylor
Thomas Wardlow Taylor
Manitoba
Conservative Democrats foresee large turnout in Bexar County election
In Bexar County expectations on Monday estimated the general election vote at over 5000 to 10000, with Republicans receiving about 2000 of those. Democratic leaders urged party workers to mobilize despite apparent apathy to counter Republican dissension. Supporters of a free text book constitutional amendment also urged voting. Election supplies were delivered to presiding judges as polls open 8 AM to 7 PM.
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Bexar County
Charles Will Abdicate Amid Alpine War Council
Basel reports Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary intends to abdicate and retire to Switzerland. A conference with the new Austrian government and leaders in the dual monarchy is said to have set the plan, while German newspapers note Socialist opposition and the Kaiser’s pledge to cooperate with Reichstag decisions.
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War Council
Associated Press
Basel
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Switzerland
WISHES TO RETAIN THRONE IN GERMANY CRISIS
Paris reports the Temps says a great struggle surrounds Emperor William between old regime forces and supporters of a more democratic peace. William returns to general headquarters as signs he will not abdicate while parliament and staff press him. War Cabinet opposes abdication though Berlin papers note growing unity for him to stay.
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Paris
Temps
Germany
William
War Cabinet
Amsterdam
Ori
Berlin
Weather roundup for multiple cities with varied conditions
San Antonio and vicinity shows tonight and Tuesday cloudy skies with a high near 62 and fresh southeast to south winds. Fast Texas reports warmer in the north tonight with clouds. St Louis shows 30 and clear with northeast winds. Chicago 48 with southwest winds. Kansas City 60 cloudy with northeast winds. New York 50 and cloudy with south winds. Washington 48 partly cloudy with south winds.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Texas
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Washington
Armistice Terms Open Way for Allied Drive on Austria
Washington reports the Austrian armistice terms released by the State Department outline immediate cessation of hostilities, total demobilization, evacuation of occupied territories, and Allied rights to military occupation and requisition. The naval section covers suspension of sea actions, surrender of submarines, and freedom of navigation up river Danube.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
State Department
North Sea
Switzerland
United States of America
Stelvio
Rhethus Alps
Adige
Risch
Reschen
Brenner
Uetz
Zoalter
Volloneh
Carnie Alps
Bave
Schneeberg
Castus
Muttaglin
Volosca
Dalia
Jussirien
Vriravia
Sebenico
Cicola
Kerka
Butisnica
Dalmatia
Premuda
Selve
Alba
Scerds
Maen
Vagu
Puntadura
Meleda
Lagosta
Roc
Girona
Goa
Solita
Mrazza
Austro-Hungary
Associated Powers
Austria-Hungary
Halian
Balkan
Austro-Hungarian
Austro- Hungary
Cnrmies
Lwo
United States
Die Adliet
Danube
Austria Hungary
Iland
Vola
Nince
Washington, D. C
Washington
Germany
Versailles
Armistice Terms Reported for Austria Hungary Collapse
Washington announces dramatic armistice terms for Austria Hungary with demobilization, surrender of major fleets and weapons, occupation by Allied forces, and free navigation on Austrian waters. Marshal Foch to direct implementation. Germany left vulnerable as Italy moves to end its battles. Col. House and allied premiers continue to shape a unified approach in Paris.
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United States
Germany
Italy
Foch
Marshal Foch
Austria-Hungary
Maly
Balkans
Danube
Austria
Pola
Versailles
Col
B. M. House
America
Inravée
Colonet Mouse
Paris
House
Wily
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