Liberation of Bruges by British Forces in War’s Autumn
Special cable reporting from Paris describes British troops driving German forces from Tourcoing Roubaix and entering Bruges. Citizens celebrate with flags and cheers as Belgian towns regain freedom after years of occupation. Descriptions include relief of civilians, harrowing wartime hardships, and gratitude to Allied troops.
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Bruges
England
Grande Place
Hotel de Ville
Yogland
German Reply Sways Public Opinion On Armistice Talks
A note of cautious optimism circulates as people consider potential peace moves. Senator Poindexter proposes Congress bar further talks with Germany until unconditional surrender by the German army is achieved. Foreign Relations Committee to study the measure. European officials report the German middle classes aiming for peace even at the cost of ending the Kaiser and military rule. Pan-German fears of Bolshevik influence rise amid concerns from business and landowners about social upheaval.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Germany
Foreign Relations Committee
Europe
Ludendorff
Labor backs Wilson as peace talks unfold
London labor leader Arthur Henderson declares labor will back President Wilson, arguing his peace plan reflects organized labor aims and seeks impartial justice. He calls for German rulers to surrender to safeguard German interests. In Paris, Reichstag groups differ on the German reply and a Zurich dispatch notes Matin postponement of the dispatch.
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Wilson
Arthur Henderson
Germany
Henderson
Paris
Zurich
Germany Press Doubtful of Armistice as Wilson Note Rejected
Berlin reports state that Germany has drafted a rejection to President Wilson's note while leaving room for negotiations. Reichstag discussions claim Germany opposes Allied accusations of atrocities and seeks terms for an armistice. Admiral Scheer arrives in Berlin as Socialist appeal warns of strikes and a move toward a Haaseldebour led government and Bolshevik influence.
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Commerce Committee
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Germany
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Greater Berlin
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Vossische Zeitung
Salzmante
West Front
Americans win air battles and advance in Meuse Argonne
United States air crews report heavy air combat with German fighters as they push toward Meuse Argonne. Volunteers Undertake dangerous reconnaissance missions while Lt Louis Bernheimer and Lt Ralph Bagby succeed in observing enemy positions below the mist. British and Belgian forces seize thousands of prisoners as allied units gain momentum north toward Ghent and the Scheldt.
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New’ York
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New Haven
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Bugby
Wilt Ervin
Chicago
Srnday
Neville
Meuse- Argonne
Lieut
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Syracuse
Brioules
Paris Reacts to Wilson Note on Austria
Paris newspapers praise President Wilson for a note that rejects the Austro Hungarian proposal and upholds the right of nationalities to self determination. They say the reply confines Austrian diplomacy and spells the death sentence for the Hapsburg dictatorship.
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Paris
Wilson
Austria
Hapsborg
J M Arnold Dies in Gainesville Texas
J M Arnold aged 40, a well known railroad man and former past master of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Fomen, died in Gainesville Texas today from Spanish influenza. The report notes his local prominence and cause of death, with other brief items from various cities on influenza and related incidents.
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Wilson nominates Liggett and Bullard for lieutenant generals
Washington October 24 Major Generals Hunter Liggett and Robert J Bullard were nominated by President Wilson to be lieutenant generals. Liggett recently commanded the First American Army and Bullard commanded the Second American Army in France. Mexico City Oversubscribes Fourth Liberty Loan Mexico City reports a $2 380 000 subscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan by Saturday, exceeding the quota for the republic. Border states subscribed $130 000 total, to be credited to American banks in border towns. Indians Hold 20 Million Ronds Washington reports telegraphic dispatches show Indians subscribed $4 700 000 to the Fourth Liberty Loan, bringing total subscriptions to $20 000 000. Third Son Goes to Camp Austin Texas October 21 Gen Henry Hutchings announces his third son Richard Lee has been authorized to attend a machine gun officers training camp. Crockett County Drought Ended Ora Cruz October 34 A severe drought in Crockett County is broken by rain, two inches have fallen and rain continues. Walthalls Win at Tennis San Antonio October 21 San Antonio Automobile Club trophy matches saw Walthall and Walthall defeat Captain Powell and Lieutenant McCormick of Brooks Field. event may decide club cup and San Antonio championship. Ned Larned expected to join in.
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California
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Allied Forces Cross the Scheldt River in Major Advance
Allied troops under Haig report crossing the Scheldt laager and pushing the front west of Peeye and St Leger as 6209 German troops are counted captured in the week. Since October 14, the Second Army has taken 209 prisoners and 160 guns, with the total prisoners exceeding 3000. Tanks aided the advance despite rainfall and flooded river after the attack began at dawn, bridges were built under heavy fire to move guns close to the front.
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Hungarian Independence Manifesto Reported by Budapest Source
Amsterdam dispatch reports King Charles to issue a manifesto promising Hungary economic independence while maintaining its own army and diplomatic corps. The move aims to allow Hungary to govern itself and pursue autonomy.
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