Americans Press New Attacks Across Argonne Forest Front
American troops push along a wide front between the Argonne forest and the Morsay river northwest of Verdun, advancing about six miles west of the forest and threatening the Kriemlidgine line. Belgians and British report gains on their fronts, with large prisoner and weapon captures as forces strike north of Rheims and near Beaurevoir.
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Argenta Forest
Verdun
France
Argonne
Forest
Champagne District
St. Viienne
Argowio Forest
Morsay
Thavre
Prange
London
Beaurevoir
Cimbrai-St. Cuentin
War Office
Juey
Lac Gulviat
le Caterat
Canal
Paris
Rheims
Asine Canal
Hermericourt
Antomert Tolay
Bermericourt
Rheima
Lets RoGe Leaks Patriot Bond Scandal In Town
A local young businessman faced scrutiny after misusing funds from a Fourth Liberty Bond issue. He admitted misdirecting money intended for his wife and home, claiming confusion over the Liberty Bond proceeds and repayment plans. The case centers on personal finances and trust.
Local boards take charge of INAPT lists amid confusion
Disjointed notes indicate INAPT lists are now held by local boards. The message mentions eastern regions and overseas arrivals, with names and terms resembling official notices. Readable portions point to administrative transfers and related directives affecting local governance.
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Potia
Valkama
Weather and Wind Outlook for Sunday and Week Ahead
Forecasts show warmer conditions across the region with fading northerlies. A light to moderate southerly breeze develops, bringing warmer temperatures, while coastal areas may see gusty intervals offshore.
Whitman Orders $60,000 to Fight Influenza
New York October 6. Governor Whitman orders $60,000 of state funds released immediately to support efforts against the Spanish influenza under the State Health Department. The Board of Health also requires all businesses theaters and moving picture houses in the city to close on an evening schedule.
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Whitman
New York
State Health Department
Whitman T
Ha State, Health Department
Board of Health
Nations Indorse Stand on Russia
The State Department received county endorsements approving Secretary Lansing's condemnation of Bolshevik terror in Russia. A rally will be held this evening in the Downton Opera House featuring speakers G A Little Romney and Roy Blot among others, underscoring popular support for a firm Allied stand.
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Washington
Wis
Stockholm
Msthonia
Bolshevik and the Relent of Terror In That Part Oe, Yugsta Amkter
Lansing
Russia
Hans
Hamsport
G. A. Little
A. Romney
Roy
Biot
Elon
Ely
King Ferdinand Abdicates Bulgarian Throne in Favor of Crown Prince Boris
Goppenhagen Oct 5 dispatch from Vienna official announcement states King Ferdinand has abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Boris who has already assumed the throne. An Rome telegraph on Oct 1 reported Ferdinand’s abdication and Boris’s accession.
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Boris
Gopenhagen
Ferd
Hand of
Bulgaria
Vienna
Borla
I. N
Rome
Klar Ferdinand
Police Seek Salary Increase similar to fire drivers in city
The Hagerstown mayor and city council raised fire company drivers to 100 dollars a month, sparking police to pursue higher pay. Police salaries range from 65 to 90 dollars for officers, with probationaries at 65 to 70. Officers warn of resignations if demands are ignored and plan appeals to the Board of Street Commissioners.
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Hagerstown
Leutenant
Board of Street Commissioners
Polics
Nesbitt Borimer dies at 87 in Kansas City
Charles J. Nesbitt formerly of Clearspring and Hagerstown Mail lawyer and newspaper man died September 26 at his Kansas City home in his 87th year. Born in Clearspring he practiced law in Hagerstown after the Civil War and helped edit the Hugeway fawn Mutt then moved to Missouri to run a newspaper bureau. Survived by four children including Allen A. Nash and Miss Fannie Nesbitt, with his wife Dayle deceased.
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Charles J. Nesbitt
Clearspring
Lwyer
Hagerstown
Kansas City
Coprer
Allen A. Nash
Fannie Nesbitt
Cleraprings
Ill in Hospital Mine Corey Hosts 47 Randolph Ava
In a hospital ward at Camp Masia a person named Pelvate Bred Rotts is reported to be in a stable condition following an incident involving a brother. The report notes recovery efforts and hospital care.
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Corey
Walther
Tor
Pelvate
Camp Masia
Bond drive lags as Fourth Liberty Loan underperforms
Washington County and the nation face shortfalls in bond sales as the Fourth Liberty Loan underperforms. Banks and railroad employees have raised portions of the county total of 338000, with railroads later converted to Federal Reserve credit. County leaders urge urgent efforts to meet allocations and defend patriotic standing.
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United States
Thia
Forse
Bonde
Washington County
Hagerstown
Federal Reserve Bank
Tichmond
Baltimore
Nak
Willams Park
T. A. Poffenberger
C. Zeipler
A. Tittle
Court Hall
Mageratown
Adlivesaon
Avids Tinhi Tanenek
Robert McCautes
Walter Baker
O. A. Tate
A. Tattis
Hostess House Closed Over Widespread Crowding
Mea Wo Latte announces the City Hoataas Tyas on Puhte Sqynuee will remain closed due to widespread epidentic provailiiue throng. Officials indicate no resumption date and urge patrons to seek alternative venues.
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Latte
Influenza Wane Not Alarmist Says Health Chief
Health officials report influenza widespread but not alarming in Hagers town and Washington county though many cold and grip cases are detected. Dr. O Q Scheller notes 200 to 226 city county cases with efforts to curb spread and no closing of public places planned. News from State Board of Health confirms Spanish Flu often cold or grip in serious form. some areas show 135 W M shop workers affected as efforts continue.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
O. Qi. Scheller
Scheller
Bard of Health
Americans Capture 600 Prisoners Near Argonne Front
United States troops advanced east of the Argonne forest near Verdun on October 6 noon, securing 600 German prisoners. American tanks neared Cunie as air and ground forces downed several enemy aircraft. The Aire valley was pushed three miles toward Floville, marking the deepest penetration of the action.
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Verdun
United States
Argonne Forest
Cunei
Old Line
Aire Valley
SGT STOGKS LAGER DIES OF PNEUMONIA AT CAMP LEE
Sergeant Lovis Stockslager of this city died Friday at Camp Lee Petersburg from pneumonia. He was a former automobile demonstrator, previously at Marlen-Vir Garage, and served with 5% Ropar Unit after transfers to Camp Holabird and Camp Too. He is survived by his wife and parents, two brothers, and other relatives.
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Lovis Stockslager
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Fils
toJan
Samuel If. Schindel
Oak Hill
Mr. Stockslager
Camp Lea
Stockslager
United States Ships Troops Amid Global War Efforts
Washington reports over 1.85 million U S troops embarked for overseas duty with September alone totaling 250 000. Gen March cites influenza delays but insists moves continue. Allied forces push German lines from the North Sea to Lorraine as American armies advance toward the Kreimhilde Hue and pressure supply routes. Austrian retreat from Albania persists with Berat captured and Durazzo threatened by Allied naval action.
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Washington
Murch
Hays
Department
March
Argonne
Meuse
Ostend
Kreimhilde Hue
Germany
Gannurand
Albania
Berat
Durazzo
Martinsburg Newsman Harvey A Bush Dies After Influenza
Harvey A Bush, a longtime Martinsburg newspaper man born in Williamsport, died at age 43 from hemorrhages after a severe influenza attack. He fell ill Monday and worsened, passing away Friday at 12 oclock. Survived by wife, three children, two sisters in Sparrow's Point and Williamsport, and three brothers in Williamsport Morgantown. He had worked with the Martinsburg Journal since its founding and had prior stints in Indiana and Ohio.
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Harvey A. Bush
Martinsburg
Williamsport
Bush
Mr. Bush
Indiana
Ohio
Martinsburg Journal
Roy Bann
Sparrow's Point
Annis ‘Bush
Charles W
William Bush
Holgar
Morgantown
W. Va
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria May Abdicate Soon
London dispatch quotes Daily Telegraph correspondent saying Ferdinand of Bulgaria may abdicate within days as armistice terms move forward. The report cites Sofia conditions and sources close to the armistice process as justification for a formal abdication announcement.
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London
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Hilan
Daily Telegraph
Sofia
Mutiny Breaks in Turkish Army Reported From Zurich Dispatch
A Zurich dispatch reports a Turkish army mutiny with ten thousand deserters marching on Constantinople demanding surrender of Talat Bey and Enver Pasha. Clashes occurred between deserters and loyal troops. outcome unknown. Deserter force reportedly controls several towns in Asia Minor.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Constantinople
Talslat Bey
Enver Pasha
Asia Minor
Forca
Liberty Loan Shortfall Reported in 1917 Campaign
Washington reports the Liberty Loan campaign remained 60 percent behind target at noon on October 5. Treasury figures show $967,120,000 subscribed in five and a half days, with expectations that unreceived reports may push the total to beyond one billion dollars.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
No Peace Possible Says Washington On Austro-Hungarian Talks
Washington reports the Austro-Hungarian peace offensive will fail to demand concessions by negotiation alone. Officials say the Central Powers intend to force a peace by continued war and reject any settlement that does not satisfy their aims. The outcome hinges on Allied unity and Allied leadership.
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Washington
Holland
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Flanders
Gion
Mandar
Yancdé
Bawnile
Belgian War Office
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Allie
Roge
Loire
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Tim Wheat
de Buiktio
Tin East Pardon
Indorse
Fire Co
CHAS, NESBITT / BORIMER MAIL MAR
Hostess House
Sgt. Stogkslager
Camp Lee Fru
Opan
Liberty Loan
Mr. and
Nira
J. B. Duble
Blue Cap
Austria
Pitaials
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