Explosions Wreck Morgan Munitions Plant Killing Many
A massive explosion at the T. A. Gillespie & Co. munitions plant in Morgan New Jersey seared through the night, with tentative death toll estimates around 137 to 187. Fire, evacuations, and widespread destruction spread to neighboring towns as New York was shaken by detonations.
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Flames Raze Gillespie Plant. Hundreds Feared Dead in Morgan
Casualties may run into the hundreds as flames and blasts rocked the L A Gillespie & Co shell plant at Morgan New Jersey. Only 101 of 2000 night shift workers were accounted for twelve hours after the first detonation. Military guards surrounded the plant as rescue work stalled.
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Weather Temperatures for Major Cities
Weather brief for several cities notes varied conditions. San Antonio and nearby expect 86 to 96 with cool nights and moderate east winds. St Louis reports 68 with southwest wind and clear skies. Chicago 72 with clouds. New York 64 and 18 mph southwest winds. Washington 62 with partly cloudy skies and generally cool temperatures.
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Dutch not 10 be bearers of a peace note
The Hague reports Holland has not invited belligerents to peace talks, denying Berlin Tageblatt claims. Austria is said to want negotiations and Hungary pushes for peace steps in Vienna, with rumors of Hungarian solo action and possible Austrian withdrawal. British replies to Austrian proposals are dismissed as a peace offensive. Austrian politics show upheaval with Husárk seeks replacement by Lammasen, while German parties push federalization. No coalition platform yet exists amid opposition.
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Coalition talks loom in Austria Hungary amid war strain
German newspapers report Austrian ministers are seeking a coalition to federalize Austria Hungary. Baron von Husarek aims to reform toward federation, possibly ending Austria Hungary alliance with Germany and the war. A Czech deputy Stanek denounces Germany and Hungary in the Reichsrat, provoking uproar and calls for action.
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Bulgaria’s King Ferdinand Abdicates for Crown Prince Boris
Sofia dispatch reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria abdicated on Thursday in favor of Crown Prince Boris who has already assumed the throne. The move follows declining popularity amid the wartime alliance and fears of revolution before the armistice with the Entente.
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San Saba of Mallory Line Sunk Near Barnegat
The American Mallory Line cargo steamer San Saba sank thirteen miles southeast of Barnegat Inlet after likely striking a mine. Four men and one body were recovered from the wreckage aboard another vessel. Naval search teams rushed to the scene to locate survivors and to sweep for mines.
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Americans in Verdun Sector Presses The Front
American forces under General Pershing advance toward Verdun threatening the German Kruhmild line of defense and pushing the German army to reinforce. Washington reports three allied offensives creating gains from the North Sea to Verdun while influenza spreads at home.
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Soldiers quell riot at Dupont plant in Virginia
In Mowpewell Virginia soldiers from Camp Lee and state guards were sent to quell a clash between black workers and foreign employees at the ET Dupont munitions plant. One soldier injured, two black workers injured, with a likely fatality among the black workers. The disturbance began after a Spaniard named Gomez slapped a black woman inside the plant.
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One Billion Raised For Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
Washington reports show one billion dollars subscribed in the first week of the three week drive. Official totals reach 57,124,000 with unreported sales expected to push the overall past the target.
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Groener appointed Prussian war minister amid peace drive
Basel Oct 5 General Groener to succeed General von Stein as Prussian minister of war. Reichstag peace resolution of duty to be reaffirmed by Prince Maximilian of Baden as new imperial chancellor. Copenhagen Oct 5 Dr W Soll named German foreign secretary. Mathias Erzberger appointed secretary of state without portfolio. Herr L Bautz named secretary of state for imperial labor office.
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Cincinnati Rounds Up Public Gatherings Amid Influenza
In Cincinnati Ohio a sweeping health order closes all schools pic tures theaters Sunday schools the University of Cincinnati churches and other gathering places as four thousand influenza cases spread through the city The move follows medical reports and aims to curb indoor and outdoor congregation limits to slow the outbreak.
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American Advance Pressed in Argonne and Champagne
Paris reports deep American advances along the Meuse and Argonne fronts with gains in Champagne. French and American forces press at the Aisne canal near Rheims and breach German lines near Bermericourt. Prisoners and artillery losses mount as Allied columns push west of Rheims.
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Germans Raid American Lines East of Gerardmer Fail
In Lorraine on Oct 5 the German assault of about 60 men against American positions east of Gerardmer lasted 20 minutes and failed. All who reached Ameri can lines were killed or captured, with wounded prisoners left in American custody. Gerardmer lies southeast of Epinal near Colmar.
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Fires and Explosions Roar Through Douai and Cambrai
From the front near Douai smoke and great flames rise as fires spread through Douai and surrounding Cambrai villages. Explosions accompany the destruction as German troops blow up stores they cannot save to hinder a French advance.
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British Forces Make Gains Near St Quentin Front
British troops advance southeast of Beaurevoir and north of Le Catelet as Haig reports 800 prisoners captured. French war office notes gains around St Quentin with Chardon Vert Sequehart fortifications Morcourt and 190 prisoners plus four cannons taken. Germans urged to move guns as Allied pressure mounts on the western front.
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