Americans Praised for Breakthrough on Hin denburg Line by Allies
London dispatch reports American troops broke through the Hindenburg line on September 29 with aid from the British Ninth Corps and Australian units. It notes Southerners and New Yorkers led advances at Berlicourt Nauroy Gouy and Le Catelet, praising their gallantry while warning some overzealous actions caused early losses.
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Perry Robinson
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Publi Ledger
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United States
Hindenburg Line
America
Carolinas
Tennessee
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Berlicourt
Nauroy
New York
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Gouy
le Catelet
Jad Salts Promises Kidney Relief For Meat Eaters
A health column advises readers to curb kidney strain from heavy meat intake by using four ounces of Jad Salts dissolved in water each morning. The remedy, described as a lithia-water drink made from grape juice and lemon, is claimed to purify sluggish kidneys and soothe uric acid, aiding bladder comfort.
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Pape's Diapensin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
A brief ad states that after swallowing Pape's Diapensin tablets all forms of dyspepsia and stomach distress end quickly. The pleasant harmless tablets are claimed to calm upset stomachs at once and cost very little at drug stores.
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Pape
The Most Dangerous Disease and Kidney Health
An old health ad warns that kidneys slow and impair health, urging immediate action for symptoms like nervousness sleeplessness back pain and vision issues. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the solution, claiming worldwide use and a money back guarantee if relief isn’t prompt.
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Haarlem
Holland
Emperor Charles Faces Revolt Fears Amid War Shifts
Amsterdam reports Germany seeks peace amid fears of revolution in Austria Hungary and Turkey. Emperor Charles trembles at potential throne loss while new Austrian Budapest government vows national defense and stand to end against a humiliating peace.
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Rene Fribelman
San Antonio Light
Vlktago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
Amsterdam
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Charles
Ermady
Bernhard Dernburg
Bertin
Wilson
Dernburgt
Americans and French Piercing German Lines in France
Front reports say Berthelot’s wedge breached near Itheims and crossed the Aisne, threatening a bridgehead north of Berry au Bac. Gouraud’s forces press the retreating German line toward the Retourne river as American and French troops push west in the Champagne sector.
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Argonne
Brieulles
Meuse
Aisne
Berry-au-Bae
Laonnais Au Ghaorapagne
France
Merthelot
Affette River
Menne
Berry-au-Bac
Chemin Des Dames
Gouraud
Arnes
Upper
Berthelot
Itheims
Suippe
Pamnpagne
Retourne
Notables to Attend Pan American Labor Conference Preparations Begin
Laredo Texas October 7 preliminary to the Pan American conference of labor organizations scheduled November 13 to 16. Herman Joss of the AFL and Gr anizer Baker of the International Con fectionary Workers Union arrive from New York for pre conference meetings. Officials from the United States Canada Mexico and Central and South America are expected. Uniforms and rifles for students at Texas A and M College arrive including rifle shipments for the student army training corps.
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Laredo
Tex
Herman Joss
American Federation of Labor
Granizer Baker
International Confectionary, Workers Union
New York
Carranza
United States
Canada
Mexico
Central
South America
College Station
Army Training Corps
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Germans Burn French Towns and Demand No White Peace
Paris dispatch notes German attacks on St Quentin Cambrai Dowai Armentieres as part of a broader war policy. French leaders insist on accountability for destruction and justice before any armistice. Berlin’s push for a peace without conceding victory is rejected amid ongoing Allied advances. The Homme Libre says Germany now fears invasion and seeks a white peace to hide rapine.
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San Antonio
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Paris
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Dowai
Chalons Hospital
Maximilian
Clemenceau
Germany
France
Wilson
Kniver
Armentieres
Thun
Max
Scheidemann
Wynberger
Masimilian
Austria Faces Pressure as War Debates Shape Europe
Dispatch from Stockholm on October 8 reports growing alarm in Austro Hungary amid pressures for a unified stance. Karolyi and Tisza voices push for independence and self determination while Vienna notes a loss of influence. Croat Bosnia Croatia affairs weaken Count Nisza and strain imperial prestige.
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The
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San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Stockholm
Austro-Hungary
Austrian
Hungary
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Karolyi
Transylvania
Hungar
Tisza
Sarjevo
England
Serbia
Vienna
Nisza
Croatia
Bosnia
Texas Aviator Survives Wire Tie Then Returns To Front
An American airman Captain Trickey and his observer escaped a Pfalz attack near German lines. Trickey clung to a wire as the plane burned and then helped the burning pilot out and they regrouped with ground troops. The incident illustrates the intense aerial combat and resilience of U.S. troops in the ongoing campaign along the front.
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Jonsws B. Wood
San Antonio
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
Charles ‘4S Lrickey
Sanger
Vex
Rickey
Pfalz
Chen
Trickey
Americans Advance In Hard Battle At Argonne Forest
News of intense combat in the Argonne forest as American and German forces contend for the crucial heights west of the Aire valley. Rain, cold, and constant smoke fill the front as both sides press renewed assaults with no letting up in the fight.
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Argonne Forest
Switzerland
Américaus
Argonne
Aire Valley
First Army in Hard Fight
Special cable report from October 8 1918 describes the First Army engaging near Verdun between the Meuse and Aisne as German forces rush fresh divisions to hold the salient. American troops have crossed the Hindenburg line and reached Krimhilde Niettang at one point, but heavy, close combat continues with mounting casualties on both sides.
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West Point
Lusitania
de Maine
America
Maine
France
General Pershing
Marshal Foch
Junius B. Wook
San Antonio Creche
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
Verdun
Aisne
North’ Sea
Toxts
Hindenburg Line
Krimhilde Niettang
Gek
Americans Repel German Attack Near Verdun in Champagne
American forces northwest of Verdun counterattacked a daylight German thrust in Champagne east of St. Vienne. German artillery opened but the Americans repelled the assault, firing five shells for every German shot and taking seventeen prisoners from the Rheims sector. Many German troops were killed or wounded as French and American artillery disrupted their advance.
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Verdun
Champegne
St. Vtieune
Thos
Rheims
St. Mtienne
Orfeuil
Pine Bluff Youth Falls Unawake After Return From Visit
Kiddie Royster of Pine Bluff aged 21 has been asleep since 4 PM Saturday with physicians unable to awaken him. He reportedly retired from a visit to St Louis and after returning home again sank into a deep sleep. Doctors cannot diagnose the condition though they say he appears in a normal state otherwise.
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Pine Bluff
Arch
British Army Advances in Northern France Amid Unyielding Fighting
German counterattacks at Mont Brehain were repelled as British forces pressed east of Lens. 500 prisoners taken and Ramicourt civilians rescued amid village destruction. Advances of General Birwood’s Fifth Army push through a war-torn landscape toward Aubencheaut and Aux Boix, with German mines and dummy positions observed as the front shifts.
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Verry Robinson
Londina
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Public Ladder
the Public Ledger Co
Mont Brehain
Cariete
Ramicourt
Germany
Red Cross
Ger Wana
Blowtt
Home Made Cough Syrup Promises Cure in Ad Notice
An 18th century Chicago advertisement touts Mentho-Laxene as the best cough and cold remedy. Mrs A Jennings describes her husband’s recovery after years of ailment and claims the product cures colds in children. Directions claim to make a pint of the medicine at home from a 12 ounce bottle concentrated formula.
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Armitage
Chicago
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