Allied Forces Break Through German Lines Near Cambrai Front
The report details American and British troops driving the Huns back, with advances west of Leng and toward the Meuse river sector. It notes captures near Sallawnines and Noyelles, progress toward Siory-Sur-leuse, and disrupted German lines as Allied forces press along the Cambrai front amid improving weather and air support.
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Cemisailroad
Ameri
Gia
Leng
Meuse
Sallawnines
Noyelles
Cambria-Le Cateau
Siory-Sur-leuse
Newy-Ly Amilas
Grant Pro
Stoney
Kaiser Calls for Unity in Grim War Hour Message
The Kaiser urged the German people to bend separate views into one united front during a dark hour of war. Berlin dispatches report the message as a call for collective spirit and resolve amid the conflict.
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Berlin
Man Dies by Suicide During Flu Illness in Hancock
Deent Giiver. Smith aged about 47 years of Hancock shot himself at home after a bout with influenza. He had traveled from Cumberland to say farewell to life, and mental aberration, worsened by illness, prompted the act. He was son of the late Rmes Smith, merchant of Hancock, and left a widow Mrs Cora Huber and several children. Roy S. Kalbs, clerk at Rudy and Verdils drug store, was on duty.
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Deent Giiver. Smith
Hancock
Bie Homa
Smith
Gumberland
Smitth
Rmes Smith
Maria Smith
Jr. Hurst Smith
Mire
Cora Huber
Charles D. Henry
Illinois Staats Zeitung Resumes Publication Today
The Illinois Staats Zeitung, a German language paper in Chicago, resumes daily issues today after a voluntary suspension. Judge John Stelic, chairman of the new company, says the paper serves government needs for German speakers and will aid in loan drives and patriotic efforts amid prior financial difficulties.
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Linois Staats Zeitung
Chicago
Mlinois Staats Zeitung
Isaus
John Stelic
Five New Boats Delivered for Government Canal Service
The first five boats ordered by the government for the C and O Canal have been delivered and put in service. Built at Elizabethtown North Carolina, they reached Washington and Cumberland for loading and two carried their first coal cargoes to Washington. The vessels, painted gray with U S Railway Administration insignia, reflect the ongoing expansion as more boats are completed and delivered for government use.
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C. & O. Canal
Elizabethtown
N.C
Washington
Cumberland
Jimmsport
North Carolina
Potomac River
Governmenty Railway Administration
U. S. RB. Ashe
Flu Grips Mexico in October Outbreak
Mexico City reports thousand cases of Spanish influenza in Monterey and the disease raging in Nuevo Leon San Luis Potosi Coahuila and Tamaulipas. Numerous cases appear at Saltillo Torreón and other northern centers as authorities close schools churches and public meeting places and fumigate trains bound south from the border to stem spread.
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Mexico City
Monterey
Nucvo Leon
San Dlnis Potosi
Gaohuila
Tamaulipas
Sallillo
Terréecy
Republic
Fall Over With Flu Stricken Conductor Collapses En Route
Conductor M. Thomypsett of Franklin Street left home for the Elizabeth Street office of the W. M. Society when he collapsed from illness. Four men assisted him to the yard office, and he was later sent home.
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M. Thomypsett
Franklin St
Hlizabeth St
W. M
Muery Htt
Yanks Force Germans From Argonne Forest
American forces pushed the Germans from the Argonne Forest on Champagne front operations. Artillery bombardment preceded advancing troops, with reports that more than 3,000 additional prisoners were captured. The U S Army penetrated the enemy main line and continued advances despite resistance.
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Argonne Forest
Washington
Porn. Ing
Hia
Early Response Expected To Wilson Note In Germany
Washington reports an anticipated early reply to President Wilson’s note from Berlin. officials expect the German Chancellor to act despite internal strains in Germany and Austria Hungary. The piece notes fears of a possible shift in the Dual Monarchy and the impact on Germany’s war aims and alliance cohesion.
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Washington
Wilson
Prince of
Baden
Germany
Austria
Fant Ig
Turkey
Maximillian
Holt
Reichstag
Ig Max
Tor Hig
Peller
Enniine
America
Marshal Toch
Government and Western Union Reach Financial Agreement
Government and Western Union Telegraph Company finalize a 8 million dollar annuity arrangement. The Post Office Department assumes payments on outstanding holdings and all taxes, operating charges, and dividends on subsidiary stocks and bonds. Details include present dividend rates and the scope of obligations across property and finance.
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Government and Telegraph Co
Washington
Get
PostoMce Department
Western Union Telegraph Company
Ineerasha
Ferdinand II Coburg to Make Home in Coburg Estate
Former King Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrives with Prince Cyril and a large suite in Coburg Central Germany to establish permanent residence. Amsterdam dispatch cites German newspapers that he passed Budapest en route to a Wien estate, a member of the Saxe Coburg Gotha line.
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Amsterdam
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Cyril
Coburg
Germany
Exsilar
Budapest
Wien
Lower Austria
Saxe-Coburg Gotha
Fair to be held if epidemic does not worsen
The Hagerstown Fair plans to open next Tuesday barring an adverse order from the Board of Health. Health officials have not advised any action yet, but pneumonia and influenza cases rise in city and county. Big Pool area suffers high disease activity and families are affected. physicians are overtaxed. Frederick Fair proceeds with preparations a week later.
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Hagerstown
Board of Health
Scheller
Big Pool
Fredsrick
Frederick
Switzerland sees danger in peace with the Kaiser
Geneva reports in a diplomatic roundup that German Austrian and Turkish peace emissaries swarm Swiss towns trying to reach Allied diplomats. The Demo crate notes Entente foes fear a renewed fight, likening it to loaded dice and warning of another war within twelve years.
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Switzerland
Geneva
Democrate
Tntiplomatis Aatly
Pasv Parmanl
Argonne Forest Falls to Yankee Forces Amid Heavy Fighting
Reports from Verdun dated October 10 describe American units advancing near the Argonne Forest. German resistance fronts have yielded ground after 48 hours of bombardment and joint American infantry operations. Prisoners are being taken as Allied lines push forward with medical and logistical support improving.
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Rot Verdun
Loopa
Jmpany
Weabh Hughes
Jere Bonind
Avigereustye
Rumor claims Kaiser abdicated spread to Stockholm
London reports persistent rumors that the Kaiser abdicated. Dispatches say Berlin and other German cities show confusion amid political unrest in Austria Hungary and neutral states receive unconfirmed reports of abdication.
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Stockholm
Kaiser
Berlin
Austria-Hungary
London
Austria
Nopenhagen
Germany
Kalger
Vienna
Budapest
Uae
Hungary
Conspiracy Charge In Draft Classification Case Near Chewsville
Ernest O. Reinsberg and Amos Bowman, mill operators near Chewsville, face a Federal conspiracy charge in a case before U S Commissioner A R Hagner. Allegations claim an attempt to move a county man from first class to fourth class under the draft law. Lawyer Z O Snyder and Alex Armstrong represent Bowman and Reinsberg. A D A Lalune prosecutes with government officer in charge. M Wolfloger named as local attorney and government appeal agent contacted.
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U. S
A. R. Hagner
Ernest O. Reinsberg
Amos Bowman
Chewsville
M. Wolfloger
Lalune Will Enpeart
Messrs. Bowman and
Remsberg
Z. O. Snyder
Alex. Armstrong
Sir Eric Geddes Visits Washington and Mount Vernon
Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the British Admiralty, visits Mount Vernon today as a guest of Secretary Daniels. He will lay a wreath on Washington's tomb and be hosted at a mansion before touring the Naval Academy in Annapolis tomorrow with the Admiralty Board.
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Washington
Annapolis
Eric Geddes
British Admiralty
Mount Vernon
Eric Jall
Eric
Admiralty Board
Naval Academy
Antsnolis
Daniels
German press cites progress on peace note
Copenhagen reports a German Gazette comment that peace talks have begun and a stop will continue. The piece notes Wilson's reply and the German note published in Berlin. It claims morale problems among German troops amid advances on the Cambrai front and quotes a prisoner saying the Kaiser's orders spurred surrender sentiment.
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Copenhagen
Thiséui
North German Gazette
Rom
Berlin
Wilson
Germany
Austria and Hungary Move Toward Separation Progress
Oct 10 reports from AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY indicate rapid progress toward separating Hungary from Austria. Czech papers in Austria and Hungarian newspapers claim all major rupture provisions are completed, with Slavic papers echoing similar claims. Washington, Ont. reports four Austrians arrested after a Senate ward incident.
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Hungary
Austria
Austria-Huneary
Naka Sinilar
Washington
Fall Tonight and Friday Weather Update
A brief forecast notes moderate conditions this fall night into Friday with no major storms. Areas may experience cool temperatures and light winds as high and low pressures shift, bringing calm conditions for outdoor plans.
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St. Qien
StUalt
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Jeronch
Cambrai
St. Quettin
Verdun
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Tuostley
Consenwaye
She Ies
Dorset
Cri
le Catena
Ariliah
Troana
Kranvel Canvkrla
la Colona
Tin War Giller Annomead
Cambrias
Poor Olobis
Golt
Grant
Hangole
Roy
Kalds
Rudy & Verdils Drug Store
Ifineuza
Invik
Government Onc. & O. Canal
FLU Grips
Mexico
Arty
Forser
Argonne Foreat
Agtand
Grand Pro
Gorniana
Mank
Grand Meoda
WLSN
Tage
Meantey
Grieherft
Mey Cownty
Court Bense
Maryland
St. Dohi
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Petrograd
Yankees
Stuckhatny
Russia
Pegasas
Aelyiedgivan Varegriad
Hagner
Sir Brig
MT. Vernon
Theoir
Austria and
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