Battles in Bourlon Wood Describe November Battle
Philip Gibbs reports dawn to dusk action near Bourlon Wood during a renewed Allied offensive. Canadians and British troops push toward Flesquieres and Graincourt while artillery and air support shape a wide battlefield panorama.
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Philip Gibbs
New York Times Co
Specif
San Antonio
Julian Byng
Third Army
Bourlon Wood
Havrincourt
Hlesquieres
Canal du Nord
Jnehy
Mquevreg
Enery
Bourton Wood
Graincourt
Anneux
Von Hertling Resigns as German Chancellor Amid Crisis
Reports from Amsterdam and European desks say Chancellor von Hertling may be replaced as Germany faces a political crisis. Hindenburg and Tadendorff threaten to leave if a chancellor unacceptable to them governs. Von Mann designated to head the navy, replacing von Capelle, amid tensions and strategic shifts.
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Germany
Milittey
Marshal Fach
Glamenceau
Thia i
Hindenburg
Tadendorff
Count von Hertling
Bnt
Yelem
On von Mann
von Capella
Amsterdam
Adler von Mann
von Capelle
Thagne Volks Zeitung
von Mann
Navy Department
Americans Break German Grip In Argonne Sector
Special Cable dispatch reports American and French forces driving German troops from Mont Mort Homme and the Argonne, with khaki troops moving past shattered hills and forests. Soldiers praise discipline and planning as Baker watches progress near Verdun. Air and artillery roles highlighted as advances continue and prisoners pass field hospitals.
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Jentus H, Wuon
Sn A
Ciengo Daily Nae
Chicago Daily News
France
Mont Mort Homme
Vauqueuis Forest
Argonne
Weill
Berlin
William Bentley
Baker
Pershing
Fort Marre
Verdun
Iik
Sothers
Fencks
Wauils
Gaus
Iil
Chateau-Chierry
Tsritain Sind
Verner
Gmubler
American Army In Major Argonne Battle From Forest To Meuse
The American army under General earlier battles in the Argonne forest pushes toward the Meuse near Verdun in the largest operation yet. German defenses around Mont Faucon and nearby woods strain the advance as U S troops cross streams and push along multiple roads, with heavy artillery and gas shelling shaping the fight.
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Hy Merbert Bailey
London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger Oa
Dershing
Argonne Forest
Meuse
Verdun
Meta
Briey
Cierges
Chence
Mont Haucon Wood
Dead Man's Hill
Forges Stream
Wilielt Run
Steen
Forges Wood
Gree Patch
Artuiricahs Battle in Bethaicourt and Surrounding Towns
The Atuuricahs swept Bethaicourt Mulancaud and Septiarges facing Montuncon machine guns. Reports show delaying preparations to capture the position as artillery resistance blazed for a time before American forces began outflanking and surrounding the town and capturing it.
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Bethaicourt
Mulancaud
Septiarges
Montuncon
Americans Meet Bitter Resistance at Argonne Drive
Special dispatch from September 25 reports the American army in the Argonne progressing with strong pressure on the Meuse flank. American right center advances toward the Meuse while French forces press the left, German heavy artillery mispositioned at St Mihiel and unable to respond. Allied air supremacy remains complete as American gas bombardment targets German positions.
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Noble Hall
London Times Service
Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
Argonne
Forest of Argonne
Meuse River
Americas
the Aire
The
Aire
Brench
Aisne
Huns
St. Mihiel
Montfaucon
Allied Victory Praise Spurs Anglophone Press
London reports praise from British and French correspondents and English papers for the American army’s apparent progress in Europe. The Westminster Gazette notes that early French advances may stall but overall success appears likely. German defenses in Champagne and the Hindenburg line could still falter. Respite granted to wife-murderer Frank Gilbert. a gubernatorial clemency appeal seeks life in prison as case reviews continue. The Washington Star satirically quotes misquoted golf banter amid the news.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Cerman
Austin
Vex
M. Johnson Law
Frank Gilbert
Liberty County
Vardous
Weather rundown across cities with temperatures and conditions
Regional forecasts show cool nights and fair days in San Antonio and St Louis with winds light to moderate. Chicago and New York report clear skies, steady southwest to northwest winds, and temperature ranges from the upper thirties to mid Sixties over the period.
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San Antonio
St. Louia
Chiengas
Bury
New York
Temperathra
American Infantry Breaks German Line Near Verdun
American forces drove the enemy from the Cussy line and seized Cuisy with detachments advancing toward Wigel Parm. Roads were rebuilt to keep up with rapid artillery and infantry advances along a 20 mile front. Prisoners reached 8000 with over 100 guns captured as German dumps and bridges were blown and retreats signaled.
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Verdun
Cussy
Wigel Parm
Col- Wias
Judge Advocates
M. P
Montfaucon
Nantillers
Arrieulles-Sur-Meuse
Cuuel
Wen
Angel Vral
Concert
Pice
Ivoiry
Montbininvilly
Arpentey
Cierges
Forest of Demont
St. Miliot
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Hit Record Pace
Washington reports the Liberty Loan drive aims for 6.006 trillion in three weeks as Treasury officials expect oversubscription and surplus allotment. Subscriptions begin at Federal Reserve Banks with early oversubscribed quotas from New York and major firms like Prudential Life Insurance and New York Life, plus a prior $10 million purchase by United States Steel.
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Washington
Amelia
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
Atg
New York
Second
Federal Reserve District
Prudential Life Tnsurance Company of America
New York Life
Surance ‘Company
United States Steel I Corporation
American forces in West sealed doom of Bulgaria
Washington D C Sept 28 General March said the imminent collapse of Bulgaria is a direct result of concentrating American forces on the western front. He noted Germany must keep its strength in France, threatening Turkey and Romania’s entry, as the Franco American drive pushes west of Verdun past the Hindenburg line. Prisoner captures reach 4000 in this sector. The 84th Division has largely arrived abroad. He called the week’s news continuously better.
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Washington, D. C
Bulgaria
March
Germany
Craft Toz
France
Turkey
Roumania
Verdun
Hindenburg
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
National Army
Mareli
Bulgaria urged to break with Germany in wartime talks
The Hague dispatch reports Admiral von Hintze saying Bulgaria faced internal pressure against armistice or peace talks as the army and people moved toward ending the war. He notes Bulgarian and German actions, with King Simeon suspected of captive-like restraint while Premier Malinoff opposes central powers alliance.
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Hague
Admiral von Hintze
Reichstag
Vardar
Cerna
Malinoff
Bulgaria
Milinoff
Inter
Salonised
Sofia
von Hintze
Bulgria
Macedonia
von Tyintze
Copenhagen
Germany
Peica
Dbulgarie
Salonik
Great Britain Responds to Bulgarian Request
London on September 28 reports Great Britain has replied to the Bulgarian request for an armistice or farmisticn. The brief note states Britain’s answer to Bulgarian inquiries and outlines next steps in the diplomatic exchange.
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London
Grea A
Britain
Bulgarian peace talks debate signals no halt to operations
Allied commanders insist no military operations can pause while Bulgaria must sever ties with Turkey Germany and Austria Hungary for any peace deal. They warn Sofia that final Balkan settlements are for the peace conference and that only acceptable terms will avoid new Bulgarian concessions. The Malinoff government would seek other representatives if current terms fail.
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Macesdonian
Sofia
Turkey
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Balkans
Dre
Malinoff
Bulgaria offers peace to the Allies amid grave crisis
Faris, Sept. 28 Bulgaria’s offer of peace to the allies follows a Monday meeting of all political leaders including Vascil Radoslaveff. Martial law in Sofia is linked to anti German demonstrations and a growing pacifist mood. Some editors question Bulgaria’s sincerity while others urge demobilization and allied control of railroads to prevent renewed aggression.
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Faris
Bulgaria
Bulga
Vascil Radoslaveff
Ciinet
Malinoff
Zurich
Sofia
Tudendorff
Nickolai P. Pachiteh
M. Pachiteh
Bilgatia
Editoria
Bulgarian minister says Bulgaria could quit war if peace talks fail
Washington dispatch reports Bulgarian Foreign Minister Stephan Panaretoff believes Bulgaria may abandon its alliance with Germany and Austria if the Entente rejects peace overtures. He says the United States could mediate a settlement, though he has no direct instructions from Sofia. The minister notes his view reflects Bulgarian public sentiment. Also listed: M D Mitchell of Louisville to lecture four times at Theosophic Hall starting Sunday under Theosophical Society auspices.
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Washington D. C
Lin' Rarin
Stephan Panateroff
Germany
Austerland
United States
Vpanaretoff
Wilson
Sofia
Bulgaria
C. Mitchell
M. D
Louisvill Ky
Theosophical Hall
Swearingen-M Craw
Theosophic Society
Obituary notices from a Galveston area newspaper
Obituaries report multiple deaths including John Anderson aged 18 who died last Wednesday in Galveston and is survived by a brother in San Antonio and nephews. Funeral arrangements list services at Sacred Heart Church and interment at St Marys Cemetery with Zizik Undertaking company. Additional notices include William Alexander Chambers of Statesville New York with survivor wife and son in San Antonio and arrangements via Porter Loring. I B Wall of Palestine with wife Nora Voss of Austin and relatives. Alfred P Littler aged 60 with service at local undertakers, burial in local cemetery. and funeral director listings for Postor Loring.
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John Anderson
Galveston
Lexa Ho
Dry Anderson
San Antonio
John H. Anderson
Antonio
Peter Anderson
William Alexander Chambers
Willian Alexander Chamberg
Cevajlos Strat
Statesville
N. Y
Jol R. Chambers
Flator
Porter Loring
Feval
Alfred P. Littler
L Ocal
Enaland
Texas
Frank R . Mark
Episto Church
Wit
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Flesquieres
Red Cross
Gourlon Wood
Flesiuieres
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Hand
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Wilford Caldwell
Kamerad
Jerry Hvans
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Bernard Snyder
Clarence W.J Temning
Mort Homme
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Deive
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Weather Forecast
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