British American Offensive in Northern France Gains Ground
British Fourth Army and American forces breach Scheldt Canal lines near Maing as they angle to outflank Valenciennes. Meuse threats loom through Sambre valley while Italian operations in Venetia face stiff Austrian resistance, with observers calling the overall push potentially decisive though not on a scale to be called a major offensive.
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Werbert Siderotiam
Tendon Times
Etfal
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Qopyright
The
Public Ledger Co
Blondon
Scheldt Canal
Maing
Mormal Wood
Leques
Valenciennes
France
Mormal
Bayni
Maubeuge
Meuse
Sambre
Namur
Argonne
Venetia
Germany
Italy’s Allied Drive Expands Fronts Through Mutiny and Gains
A mid war assessment argues Italy’s fortunes rise with Bulgaria’s surrender and Serb success opening Balkan fronts. Mutiny at Port Fiume offers a fleeting chance for a united Adriatic front, while Trieste and the Trentino loom as further targets. Italy must translate political alliance into active military co operation to seize large gains.
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Italy
Mulgaria
Austria
Russia
France
Balkans
Bulgaria
Port Fiume
Reste
Adriatic
Stcp
Trentino
Trieste
Wiume
Trentine
Danube
Massive Yellow Pine Cut for War Shipyards and Bridge
Washington reports that about 400 million feet of yellow pine lumber were cut in American forests and moved to shipyards on the Atlantic and Mexican Gulf coasts for vessel construction, enough to span a bridge from the United States to France 25 feet wide and one inch thick. Including pine and fir used in Pacific coast vessels would double the bridge width. The 400 million feet are part of 475 million feet required for 275 vessels as of October 1.
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Washington, D. C
United States
France
Atlantic
Mexican Gulf
Lumber Department
The
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Pacific Coast
Tardieu Arrives in U S Amid Influenza Illness
M Tardieu French high commissioner to the United States and Franco American war affairs secretary arrived in an Atlantic port suffering influenza. The Bureau of French Information said he would stay a few days before Washington visit. Officials say his presence mirrors Colonel House’s France trip to aid wartime needs. In Fort Worth a deserter captured at Wichita Falls, R F Jolbey, suspected ring leader in prisoner deliveries, is brought back. three civilians detained over the stockade escape at Camp Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Andre Tardieu
United States
Clemenceau
Bureau of French Information
M. Tardieu
Washington
E. M. House
France
Wilson
Colonel House
America
Fort Worth
Tex
R. F. Jolbey
Camp Bowie
Wichita Falls
Cravis
Stockade
Ludendorff Resigns Amid German Armistice Signals
London reports the resignation of General Ludendorff as first Quartermaster General. Civilian control follows his departure. Hindenburg may also resign per German dispatches. Riots, police clashes, and shortages worsen in Germany as munitions production suffers, with proclamations about regimental name changes to Ludendorff.
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London
Ludendorff
Berlin
Germany
Copenhagen
Hindenburg
de Neuestre’Nachrichten
Dresden
Bay
Frankfort
von Hindenburg
Ludeniorff
Ludendorff Resigns as Germany's Military Brain
The fall 1918 resignation of General Erich Ludendorff shocks observers who named him the real boss behind von Hindenburg. Reports claim his loss of influence follows failed offensives and rising German casualties. Paris papers note the move signals civil power overriding military leadership. Switzerland reports widespread astonishment as German militarism appears to abdicate.
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Ludendorff
Germany
Erich Ludendorff
Marshal von Ilindenburg
von Hindenburg
Ascal Ross
Pidentorff
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Michaelis
von Hertling
Marshal Foch
Paris
Echo de Paris
Yudendorfé
Matin
Jaidendorff
Livlendorff
Reichstag
France
Switzerland
Berne
von Ludendorff
ASA
John D. Martman Campaign Solicits Support
Republican nominee for Congress 14th Sonpreanicas district asks for support. Election day is Tuesday November 8. Political advertisement urges vote for Martman.
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Congress
Sonpreanicas Pist of
Allces
Americans Develop New Submarine Mine Type Used Against Subs
Washington Oct 28 The Navy reports a new mine type built by its ordnance bureau and aided by British forces to combat submarines in the North Sea. Led by Commander Fullinwider, the project used an electrical anti-submarine device from Malph Browne and moved rapidly to mass production across multiple plants. Merchant ships ferried mine material, depots and bases were established, and a fleet of over 20 vessels handled transport. Rear Admiral Strauss commands the overseas mine force with Captain Belknap directing the Planters and Captain Martin in charge ashore as thousands serve.
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Washington, D. C
North Sea
Navy Department
Ordnance Burea
Daniele
Daniels
Ordnance Lyreau
Fullinwider
Naval Ordnance
Malph Browne
Navy
Joseph Strauss
Bureau of Ordnance
Belknap
O. G
Negro Waiters Replaced by Waitresses at Menger Hotel
The Menger Hotel in San Antonio replaced its negro waiters with waitresses under a U.S. Labor Board order for war work. Cards on tables explained the delay while new staff and a three-member orchestra were introduced, giving the dining rooms a new look and sound.
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Menger
U. S. Labor Board
George D. Worthington
Menger Hotel Company
McDowall Storg
San Antonio
Mildred Gates
Hazel Cain
Bessie Guilin
Miss Howe
German War Turmoil and Food Crisis Deepens
London reports amid Berlin enthusiasm for Lichnecht release and Dudendorff retirement. German opinion splits on Wilson note. food shortages severe with potato crop failure, bread rations poor, cattle slaughter up, and dysentery rising, while frontier fears and political clashes unfold in Reichstag.
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General Ardenne
Tageblatt
Amsterdam
Germany
Holand Frontier
Belgium
Netherlands
Reichstag
Ledebour
Schuch
Arbiter Zeitung
Mueuchner Post
Tavestia
Kaiser
Cristina Swiet
American Millionaire Faces Divorce Case in Paris Court
Paris October 28 The correctional court heard charges against Frank J Gould and his wife Edith Kelly Gould and Mexican co defendant Mario Gasas sud. The accused were fined 50 francs each for improper conduct The case follows Frank F Gould son of Jay Gould filing for divorce from his second wife Miss Edith Kelly Gould a well known actress in New York and London The couple reportedly separated for months and the action rests on incompatibility of temper
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Paris
Frank J. Gould Agaest
Edith Kelly Gould
Mario Gasassud
Frank F. Gould
Jay Gould
Hoith Kelly
New York
London
Bodies Recovered After Princess Sophia Disaster Toll Grows
A Dominion Telegraph report says 150 bodies have been found of the 444 believed drowned when the Canadian Pacific steamer Princess Sophia sank in Lynn Canal Alaska. Rescue vessels comb the area as searchers await confirmation of survivors and identities.
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Whitehorse
Dominion Telegraph
Juneau
Seattle
Wash
Lynn Canal
Skagway
Alaska
Sophia
Cedar
Alice
Vancouver
Vanderbilt Reef
Canal
Northland
William Scouse
Dawson
Klondike Creek
K. Beaton
Iditarad
Walter Barnes
Klondike
Save Old Jars and Glasses War Garden Demand Note
The article urges saving jars and glasses due to wartime canning needs. It warns that glass container output may be taxed as war garden activity grows. Housewives lacking prep may struggle to secure containers, so do not waste jars or tins.
Submarine Commanders and German Secret Police Brutal To Bruges
War correspondence from Bruges describes King Albert’s state entry into the city, with crowds cheering as banners and autumn colors framed a moment of liberated pride. It cites brutal German secret police and submarine commanders as tyrannical forces, detailing fines, seizures, and the destruction of industry, plus harsh treatment of Flemish residents and Belgian nuns under German occupation.
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Bruges
Philip
San Antonio
New York Times
Belgium
Aruges
Leopold
Albert
Eupils
Jean de Brouwer
Percort
Germany
Belginn
Leiter
Bruessng
Glass in Bread Rumors Explained by Experts
A wartime bulletin from the Indiana State Council of Defense explains that reports of glass in bread from wheat substitutes are largely misperceptions. It cites endosperm fragments and dextrine turning glassy in baking as common explains, noting few verified cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Council of Defense
H. F E. Barnard
International Union of Bakers and Confectionery Workers
Relief from Eczema with Zemo for 35c and $1 bottle
Ad promises clear skin using Zemo available at drug stores for 35c or a large bottle for $1. It claims to remove eczema, worm and skin complaints with a purifying antiseptic solution.
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Gaitish Hope
Ommah
Big Yellow
U. S
House
Frost National Bank
Groos National Bank
Udendorff
HM Army
John’ D. Martman
Secretary Daniels
Menger Hotel
Coonrad
Gan Johnson
Rumpus Nidee
Ark
Mohnahine
Ara
Kangan
London Times
the Public Ledger Co
Dudendorff
Hague
Lichnecht
Scheidemann
Rundschau
Hoffman
House of Deputies
Kniver
Junkers
Prussia
Tages Zeitung
Koeluigce Volke Zeitung
Kame
Wilkon
Frankfurter Zeitung
Napoleon I
Frank Gould
Pramie Gourp
Ufe
Baitimera
Washer Bros. Co
Alamo and
Commerce Streets
Mim
Kruges
Reuges
Grove
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