Wilson receives ovation as Germany reply arrives
President Wilson, in a Metropolitan Opera box with Col. E M House, learns of Germany's reply to his note during a Liberty Day benefit for blinded Italian soldiers. He remains outwardly buoyant, autographs photos, and leads applause as preparations for a Sunday outing proceed. A Fourth Avenue parade incident briefly disrupts the day.
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New York
Wilson
Geg
Germany
Metropolitan Opera House
Col. E.M. House
Waldor Hotel
House
Tumulty
Grayson
Burr Cintosh
A Wilson
Bareo Caruso
Julia Arthur
William S. Hart
Colonel House
Opera House
Fifth Avenue
Francis Sayre
Washington Arch
6Ist Street
A. J. Boone
John Lyons
Boone
Dyer
New York National Guard
Secret Service
National Geographical Institute
Faurot
Huns flee on 75 mile front amid German withdrawal
The report describes Allied advances along a 75 mile front from Guigincourt and Neufchatel toward Mont-de-Prouvais and the Ailette, pushing German rear guards back. The line stretches near Craonne and passes close to Laon and Premontre as forces press west and north with advancing momentum.
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Chivy-les-Brouville
Laon
Bourguignon
Toupoucourt
Premontre
Berthaucourt
Duillet
Armistice Struggle Continues At Argonne Front
Verdun area dispatch reports steady fighting in the Argonne sector with no major breakthroughs. German forces are described as determined to hold the line as American and French advances pressure Champagne front, while logistics and troop dispositions appear mixed and town fires increase under the strain of the battle.
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Verdun
Argonne
Athout
Aew Jermans
Champagne
Peyt
Seyiv
Germans Press Counter Attacks as Allied Advance Slows
In heavy rain and dropping temps, German counter-attacks falter against American rifle fire northwest of Brieulles and along the Aire. The battle centers near Grand Pre and St. Juvin with stubborn defense by Germans who mix divisions, while the American center advances near Landres and Bantherille.
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Heaviy
Meuse
Brieulies
Boches
Aire
Grand ‘Pre
Grand Pre
St. Juvin
Landres
Bantherille
Listt
Bois de Feret
Americans Fight German Batteries Across the Selle River
American troops cooperating with British forces faced a heavy artillery barrage east of the Selle as they held positions between Le Cateau and Solemes. In Amindigny forest fighting, Americans linked with British and French as the Wild Cat division reported 3000 prisoners and hundreds of machine guns over five days, with significant gains since September. General Rawlinson praised the infantry gallantry and staff precision, noting success to Field Marshal Haig.
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France
Selle River
le Cateau
Soleames
Anidigny
Rawlinson
Fifth Army
Lewis
Field Marshal Haig
Haig Announces Advances Near Valenciennes and Douai
British forces push northwest of Solesmes to within nine miles of Valenciennes and advance south of Douai. They clear villages along the Sensee River, seize Lens area positions, and approach the canal west of Douai. Belgian reports note gains near Roulers. First Army reports American and French corps breaking German defenses on the Meuse with over 1,000 prisoners taken today.
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London
Solesmes
Valenciennes
Haig
Douch
Lens
Selle Valley
St. Vaast
St. Aubert
Villers-en-Cauchies
Avesnesle-See
Sensee
Arleux
Corbehem
Hirueajuat
Douai
Montigny
Marnes
Annay
Meuse
Motleville Farm
Bois-de Cousevoye
Boise-de-oret
Landreset-St. George
St. Juvin
Escaufort
St. Benis
St. Sountet
First
Germany Accepts Wilson Terms in Peace Note
The German note reportedly accepts President Wilsons terms and outlines that discussions aim to apply them. Officials consider whether the German government speaks for the empire and whether Allied powers will accept evacuation and a mixed commissions setup. Wilson may address Congress soon as Britain and France weigh their willingness to negotiate.
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Legation
Wilson
United States
Congress
Germany
Great Britain
France
Congress of the
Provident Wilson
Teutonic Nations
Reichstag
Solf
Gazan
Max Solf
Erzberger
Scheidemann
Kaiser
Max
Nnion
Death notices herald: Bruno Phillips dies from wounds
Bruno Phillips of the 858th Infantry, 36th Division, died September 3 from battle wounds. His death was reported to his parents Mr and Mrs J A Phillips of Boerne Texas. He was 20 and had lived in San Antonio ten years after enlisting. He worked as a barber at the Commerce shop 200 S Presa St. Survived by two sisters Miss Elia and Mrs Fokter Becker and two brothers Howald I and Edwin of Boerne, plus Otmar in the Navy, Ludwik en route to France, and Hilmer in Riggonle.
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Bruno Phillips
J. A. Phillips
Boerne
Texas
Phillips
San Antonio
Comwmérein
S. Presa Street
Elia
Fokt¢ér Becker
Howald I
Edwin
Otmar
Navy
Ludwik
France
Hilmer
Riggonle
San Antonio News Over Liberty Bonds As German Reply Arrives
San Antonio readers flocked to extra editions of The Light as Germany's reply to Wilson arrived. Crowds paused their Liberty Bond purchases, expressing confidence in the President's handling of the peace effort. Soldiers and civilians continued bond drives amid the news, with cheers for the Liberty Loan and faith in ultimate victory.
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Germany
Wilson
San’Antonio
San Antonio
Light
Liberty Loan
Soldier Clown Band
German defeat hints in reader comments on Liberty bonds
Readers debate Germany's defeat, urging continued war effort. They agree official notes may fail to sway American and allied resolve, yet a military victory by Allied forces appears certain. Public enthusiasm for Liberty bonds remains high as war work continues pending official guidance.
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Germany
Asx
Americ
Army Officers Report to Camp Travis and San Antonio Judges Ill
Army personals list duty assignments and leaves at Camp Stanley Camp Travis and Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital. Lieuts Hamberg Geroux and Grant granted ten days leave while Stokes Frizzell and Lowery report for duty. Four U S district judges in Texas ill halting most court work. Judge West presiding in eastern district. Governor Hobby expected in Austin after Washington trip. state chemist Snyder resigns for New York post.
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H. R. Hamberg
Travis
Rinn
Bi Loula
EB. A. Geroux
Camp Travis Tsong
M. B. Stokes
T. D. Frizzell
Camp Travis
Sasa Hospital
James F. Lowery
Sanitary Corps
EL Paso
John D.chambilis
Third Infantry
Eagle Paso
Magh
Grant
Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital
U. S
Texas
Austin
Tex
United States
Daval West
San Antonio
Gordon Russell
Meek
Harthero
Fort Worth
Sherman
J.C. Hutcheson Jr
Houston
W.R. Smith
Eget
W. Hobby
al Johnston
Washington
Hobby
St. Louis
State Chemist Resins
D. F. Snyder
Pura Food Department
R. H. Hoffman
Snyder
New York
Tcal Company
Germany Not Starving Says Morvig in Chicago
Oct 19. Ira Nelson Morvig, minister to Sweden, told Chicago tonight that Germany is not starving. He argued Germany is weakening but harvests from the end of her rope remain economically.
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Germany
Chicago
Ira Nelson Morvig
Sweden
Watson pardon granted by Johnston in Patterson killing case
Austin dispatch reports T R Watson of Teague was pardoned by Acting Governor R M Johnston due to advancing age and cancer, after serving 2+ years of a 89-year sentence for the 1916 murder of J S Patterson, former commissioner of banking and insurance, amid clemency petitions and jury support. Mayo serum claims to prevent pneumonia in influenza patients.
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Austin
Tex
T. R. Watson
Teague
John
Patterson
Insurance and Banking
R. M.johnston
Watson
Waco
Court of Criminal Appeals
Farmers’ State Bank of
J. S. Patterson
Banking and Insurance
Ac ‘Cordingly
New YMCA Physical Director to Start Duties This Week
Frances Stereitt, graduate of Ypsilanti Normal School, named new physical director for the San Antonio YMCA. Registration for gym classes opens Monday for sessions starting October 21, with morning, afternoon, and evening offerings for women, schoolgirls, and businessgirls, plus a potential leaders’ normal class. The week also marks the return of extension club work with a rally and banquet, new clubs, friendly hour teAs, vesper services, and evening classes in languages, literature, millinery, and sewing as part of wartime fitness and community recreation efforts.
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Physical Directa
Francesstereitt
Normal School of Physical Education
Ypsilanti, Mich
San Antonio Association
Oine
Inter
Association
Friends of the Club
Floyd McGown
San Antonio ‘ Association
Edith Fues
Planne
Verner Sérviece
Club
Naval Force Growing Through Atlantic War Effort
American naval strength in European waters rises with 810 vessels at sea and nearly 1000 American ships entering ports weekly. Over 70 000 officers and men serve on this side of the Atlantic as bases expand and supply chains feed both fleet and army, with bread, beans and meat distributed from one port in a single week.
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A. R. Decker
San Antonio
Chicago Daily News
Chicara Daily News Co
Atlantic
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