Americans Capture Impregnable 820 Foot Hill With Bayonet
The 820 foot hill near Grand Pre and Bois de Loges, fortified with 77 guns and heavy machine gun nests, fell after 48 hours of brutal fighting. Americans crawled under constant fire, cut razor wire belts, dragged Stokes mortars through mud, and finally overran the German garrison in hand to hand combat. The victory disrupted a key German railroad retreat line on the Meuse front.
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Herbert Bailey
France
Bailey
London ‘Things Service
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pubic Ledger Co
London
Grand Pre
Bois de Loges
Freys
Meuse
Luneville
Gouraud
Champagne
Qureq
St. Mihiel
Krimhilde
Bantheville
Toges
Amron River
Champagnclle
Mont Faucou
Cote de Chastilloux
Americas
Sedan
Icres
Dun Sur
Germans pledge to free Belgians as armies withdraw
Rome reports Baron von Der Lancken informed Cardinal Mercier that deported Belgians and political prisoners would be released when German forces evacuate. Some deportees may return Monday, with the note routed to King Albert and President Wilson. Vatican appeals urged restraint. German staff promised to preserve focal points and protect towns like Lille during retreat.
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Rome
Baron von der Lancken
Brussels
Cardinal Mercier
Belgium
Osservatore Styriano
Vatican
Albert
Wilson
Maximilian
Holy See
Osservatore Romano
Tater
Munich
Lille
Cardinal Hartmann Urges German Prayer Amid Crisis
Basel report says Cardinal Hartmann of Cologne issues a letter warning of dark hours for Germany facing external threat and internal upheaval. He asks Catholics to pray publicly and unite around the emperor as Protestant churches in Prussia order prayers for Germany’s protection.
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Cardinal Hartmann
Basel
Switz
Hartmann
Cologne
Tag
Germany
Road Material Purchase Permit Hope For Austin Road
In Washington D C on October 22 Judge James St Davis and Mr Vancoast asked the National Highway Council to authorize purchase of materials for resurfacing the Austin Road between Selma and Fort Sam Houston. The council refused on October 7 but after a personal appeal and changed specs for two cars of rock asphalt and authority to use eastbound empty freight cars the council promised to issue the permit.
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Washington
I. C
Leder
Austin
Selma
Fort Sam Houston
James St. Davis
ALC
Paneoast
National Highway Council
Davis
Vancoast
San Antonio
Senate probe widens into brewery political activities
Washington, October 22. The Senate judiciary sub committee investigating brewers propaganda and the purchase of Washington Wines by Arthur Brisbane with brewer funds will broaden its inquiry to all charges of illegal political and publicity activities by brewery interests. Hearings postponed until after the November elections.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Judiciary
Washington
Arthur Brisbane
Weather Summary for Major Cities and Regions
Weather report for San Antonio and East Texas shows tonight rain and clouds with Wednesday turning fair and colder. highs 66 to 72. Chicago New York and Washington notes list clear or cloudy skies, light winds and varying lows. readings range from 28 to 68 degrees with highs up to 70s.
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San Antonio
Texas
Lexcent
Acape
St. Louis
Chicago
Kauras City
New York
Washington
German Note to Wilson Sparks Divergent View Abroad
London reports military and diplomatic circles view the German reply as insincere to halt hostilities and resume peace talks. Washington notes decoding delays and expects a quick presidential decision while observers discuss possible demobilization and continued Allied pressure.
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Wilson
London
German leaders optimistic on Wilson note and Reichstag plan
Berlin dispatches report optimism among German military experts led by General Lyndendorff and Admiral von Scheer about the front after withdrawal. They say the army is not demoralized and discuss sending democratic ministers to the western front to explain the interior changes. Prince Maximilian to address Reichstag on Tuesday with general policy debate to follow.
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Basel
Lyndendorff
von Scheer
Admiralty Staff
Wilson
Berlin
Germany
Western Front
Federal Council
Reichstag
Friedrich von Waxer
War Cabinet
Max
Berne
Havas
Maximilian
German U boats shelled lifeboats amid sea sinkings.
London and Washington dispatches report multiple wartime incidents contradicting Germany’s denial of sinking ships with lifeboats. Details include the Llandovery Castle and Lydiana losses, and the Ticonderoga death toll of 213 with crew names and survivor accounts.
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London
Llandeveryste
Spain
Llandovery Cast
Halifax
Ticonderoga
Washington
D.C
Army
War Department
Navy
Ohio
Dist
Joseph W. Freeman
Wetimpka
Ala
Cleveland
Frost
Barrew
Atlantic
Hind
French advance toward Ghent gains in Belgium front
The French forces press toward Ghent along a 10 mile front west of Ghent near the Lys Canal as allied troops pause after rapid advances. German resistance stiffens at night along the Scheldt River while the British Fourth army area remains quiet.
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Ghent
Belgium
Lys Canal
Scheldt River
Fourth Army
Valenciennes-Les Cateau
Valenciennes
Tournai
Belgian Planders
Dunkirk
War Office
Whiel
Lys
Oversubscription to Liberty Loan near six million
San Antonio and Bexar County quicken the Liberty Loan oversubscription to about 5.88 million with a quota of 5.25 million. Banks handle most funds, while some subscriptions come directly from companies. Past loans show larger oversubscriptions, and the fourth issue is expected to surpass three quarters of a million dollars. Banks may accept late subscriptions until Wednesday October 14.
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San Antonio
Bexar County
Tharth Liberty Loan
Sgga I
Federal Bank
Dallas
British make gains on left bank of the Reaillon and near Tournai
British forces advance to the left bank of the Reaillon River and seize the west end of Thiant, five miles southwest of Valenciennes, while moving toward Tournai and pressing along the Valenciennes to Le Cateau front. French and Belgian troops report continued pressure and successes against German positions despite heavy fighting.
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London
Reaillon
Thiant
Valensciennes
Tournai
Orey
Froyenne
Valenciennes
la Sess Linelle
le Cateau
Beailion Rat Thiant
Valenness
Oise
Serre
Veuvier
Aisne
Vouziers
Verons
Meuse
Gouraud
France
Belgium
Metz
Verdun
Foch
Hunding
Schott
le Coteau
Alles
Nelle
Bek Rium
Huns Evacuating Brussels
From The Hague and Amsterdam dispatches dated October 21 to 22 1918 reports Germans evacuating Brussels amid rumors of Allied attack in Alsace and German troop movements. Refuges from Northern France crowd Antwerp as German officers press for quick belongings collection.
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Alsace
W. de
Antonio
Chicago Daily News
Chicago Daily News Co
Hague
Holland
Brusselse
Amsterdam
Montag
Isrussels
Koosendaat
Handelsblad
Germany
Antwerp
Boermond
France
Douai
Cambrai
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Henry M. Jondman
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Asis
Dannty News
Austria
Mavch
Morning Post
United States
Kaiser
Deut Wilson
Frederick Vederlin
Lansing
State ‘Department
Wours
Secrency Lansing
Hamt
Copenhagen
Haig
Luxemburg
Associated Press
Liberty Loan
Johnston & Barnett
Actia Life Insurance Company
Aetna
Actna
Mouston Oi
Houston
Tex
P. I. Noble
Neale Oil Comepany
Wes
Hotera
Voles
Mars
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