Retreat of Huns on Serre Oise Front Threatens Line
Allied forces report French General Debeney's army pushing Germans back between the Oise and Serre, with advances toward Giuse and Marle as German retreat widens east of Serre toward the Aisne. American troops cooperate, taking prisoners and extending positions near Rethel Attigny and Vonty.
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Debeney
Oise
Serre
Giuse
Marle
Rethel
Attigny
War Office
Aisne
Vonty
Germany
Giuge
Giuse-Marie Road
Ucmg Ile
Hirson
Aisne and Ardennes Canal
Argonne Forest
Meuse
Serre- Oise
Vervins
Guise
Argonna Forest
Valenciennes
Mormal Forest
Scheldt
Enemgy
Tocnl
Allenby
Palestine
Aleppo
Syria
Tigra
Our Gang Fire on Vital Railroad Base Verdun Front
Associated Press report from Verdun October 28 describes American long range guns targeting Longuyon 25 miles northeast of Verdun and the Voie de Rocade railway line. Belleau Wood west of the Meuse is in American hands after days of heavy fighting, with fighting continuing east of Ormont wood and related operations in the sector.
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Verdun
Longuyon
Belleaw’ Wood
the Meuse
Ormont Wood
American Front Quiet Northwest of Verdun on Oct 27
Allied dispatch reports almost no infantry action on the American front northwest of Verdun with minimal patrolling. German night artillery activity ceased at dawn and visibility was poor for aviators. The day highlighted the Bourgogne woods advance and the move toward Furnoy, positioning American lines behind the Belle Joyeuse farm and preparing for a future Argonne battle amid strong natural defenses and heavy artillery.
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Preas
Verdun
Geran
Ameri _can
Enec
Bourgogne Woods
Furnoy
Belle Joyeuse Farm
Switzerland
France
Bois de Bourgogne
Bois de Bas
Argonne Forest
Forest de Boult
Argonne
Second Army Holds Woevre, Pershing Reports Front Line
Washington Oct 28 Major General Bullard’s Second Army is holding the line in the Woevre region according to General Pershing’s Sunday communique to the War Department. The report notes heavy artillery exchanges on the Verdun front and repulsed German attacks northwest of Verdun near Bantheville and Bois des Rappes plus sharp fighting east of the Menve near the Horse Yellow.
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Washington, D. C
Bullard
Pershing
War Department
Verdun
Ligeett
First
Bantheville
Bois Des Rappes
Menve
Conference to Discuss United War Work Drive Plans
A district conference of the thirty third Texas District, including Bexar and Ixendal counties, will convene Tuesday at the St Anthony Hotel to finalize United War Work drive plans. Nat M Washer will chair the morning session with district and county executives present, followed by luncheon and an afternoon program highlighting campaign aims and speeches by key organizers.
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United War Work Campaign
Chaismain
Dallas
A. UG. Moore
Harry Hertzberg
Four-Aduutes Unien
Gaminera
Soin
Army de B Sqntudy
Catal Tuna
British Tenth Army advances on Italian front
Tondon reports the British Tenth Army resumed attacks on Austro Hungarian positions on the Italian front. By last night official statements claim over 5600 prisoners taken and 20 guns captured including six 9 inch howitzers. Meanwhile Mesopotamian operations cut the Sherghet Mosul road, pressuring Turkish lines.
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Tondon
War Office
Mesopotamia
Sherghet
Mosul
Weather notes for San Antonio and regions
Weather details for several cities. In San Antonio tonight fair and warmer with Tuesday clouds increasing and temperatures 68 to 74. East Texas follows a similar pattern with warmer conditions and shifting wind and temperature readings.
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San Antonio
Texas
Wilson Replies to Knox in Senate Peace Terms Debate
Washington discussions on peace terms unfold amid partisan exchanges. President Wilson defends his position against Republican charges while Democratic leaders accuse Republicans of funding a broad corruption campaign to win a Congress aligned with their views.
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Washington, D.C
Wilson
Senate
Knox
Dennsylvania
Simons
North Carolina
Senate Finance
Congress
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Sid Cummins
America
Republican Party
United States Senate
Michigan
Charges of Partisanship in Wilson Plea Sparks Vote Call
A damaged text discusses charges of partisan influence around President Wilson and the Democratic Congress. It cites Secretary Pumulty defending Wilson's appeal, quoting Roosevelt and others, urging voters to answer with their ballots to shape war aims and postwar concessions.
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Wilson
Pumulty
Cuyahoga
Republican Committees
Cleeland
Ohio
Roosevelt
Harrison
Governee of
New York
Iss
Europe
Sneha
Ship Hit Undermine Sinks Chattano Off New Jersey
Navy reports the Spanish steamship Chattano was sunk last night off New Jersey, likely by a mine. Survivors reached Barnegat and Niggarbor areas. reports say the ship may have been torpedoed, though details remain uncertain. Trinity River rises three feet and Lake Worth breaches occur after heavy West Texas rains.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
New Jersey
Monmonith Beach
Nid
Coast Guard Sersier
Barnegat
Nggarbor
Trinity River
Fort Worth
Tex
Lake Worth
West Texas
Kaiser Won't Quit but Willing to Become Near King
London dispatch reports Emperor William refuses abdication but may reframe his rights for the good of the people. German court circles say he could become hereditary president of a German republic like England, Belgium and Italy.
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Kaiser
London
William
Eneperor
England
Belgium
Italy
Dual Monarchy Seeks Immediate Armistice in Note to Wilson
Austria-Hungary, replying to President Wilson’s note, declares readiness to negotiate peace and an immediate armistice on all fronts and accepts the President’s views. Germany asks for armistice terms. London papers view the move as surrender. Stockholm note from Austro-Hungarian foreign minister to Sweden repeats willingness to begin peace talks without delay and to consider Czecho-Slovak and Jugoslav aspirations.
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Germany
Wilson
Austria
Hapsburg
London
Associated Press
Washington
Berlin
Basel
Switzerland
Stockholm
Austro-Hungary
Vienna
Julius Andrassy
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