Pres Wilson rejects Austria-Hungary peage bid in peace talks
Washington reports no compromise with autocracy as Wilson reiterates January 8 peace terms. US recognizes Czecho Slovak and Jugoslav national councils as de facto belligerents and insists they decide actions that satisfy their rights. Sweden represents Austria-Hungary interests. publicized after independence declaration. A hotel men and Huo deters meeting in Franklin County next week to hear about openings.
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Washington
Wilson
Austria
Charles of
United States
Austria-Hungary
Austria-Thungary
Family of Nations
Huo
Franklin County
Debate on Fence Costly to Jordan on Market Space
In a Dix Cafe case at Market Space, Harry Jordan of Chapel Woods was fined ten dollars plus costs for slamming D Webster Groh after a line fence dispute. Jordan claimed heat of passion but was found provoked by no prior provocation. He also admitted striking Geo Febrey causing a ear injury, fined ten dollars and costs nine dollars and sixty five cents. Witnesses including Dr Beachley and Tax Collector Logan testified to unprovoked assault.
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Geo. Febrey
Hla Ener
Harry Jordan
Chapel Woods
Bitner
Jordan
D. Webster Groh
D. Webster
Mr. Febrey
Dix
D. W. Groh
Dr. Beachley
B. W. T. Phrenner
Roger L. Cook
Logan
Petition Supports Poffenberger for Interim Judge Post
Petition circulates in Hagerstown favoring the appointment of Thomas A. Poffenberger as interim judge between Judge Keedy's term end and the election. Poffenberger is a prominent Democrat and member of the Hagerstown Bar.
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Thomas A. Poffenberger
Keedy
Poffenberger
Hagerstown
Notice to Subscribers Pay In Advance for The Daily Mail
The War Industries Board restricts sending papers to those paid in advance. Check old labels to confirm advance payment or risk losing your newspaper. Rates: 36 cents a month, 1 for three months, 2 for six months, 4 a year, all payable in advance.
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Daily Mail
The
War Industries Board
Bell's Mill Burns Near Kemp's in Williamsport Area
Fire destroyed Keller B. Bells grist mill and sawmill along Conoco Creek near Kemp's with loss over 4000 dollars. The blaze damaged a blacksmith shop and outbuildings as neighbors, aided by a chemical motor truck from Williamsport, fought the flames amid a north wind. Insurance about 1200 dollars.
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Keller B. Bell
Kemp
Williamsport
Bell
Lellarshoro Mutual Insurance Company
French Capture Thielt West of Ghent Belgium
London reports French forces seized Thielt in Belgian Flanders west of Ghent and advanced 2000 yards east of the town. German resistance remains strong between Bruges and Cambrai while withdrawing northeast of La Pere. In Eastern Belgium Germans plan to inundate low lands south of the Scheldt as inhabitants are ordered to leave.
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London
Thielt
Belgian Flanders
Ghent
Bruges
Cambrai
la Pere
Scheldt
Belgium
Amsterdam
Over Two Million American Soldiers Abroad
Washington reports more than two million American soldiers are overseas or on foreign soil. The Senate military affairs committee was told during a conference with War Department officials. A telegram from General Pershing stated the Belgian coast from Bruges to Holland had been cleared of German troops.
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Washington
Senate Military Affairs
War Department
Pershing
Bruges
Holland
City Market Prices Known From This Morning
The City Market reported prices for various staples this morning. Corn five per dozen, endive to cabbag e four cents per pound, spinach forty cents, beans forty cents a quart, apples twenty cents to twenty, lettuce six to ten, turnips fifteen to ob, avants eight cents per basket, mushrooms etc. Chicken ranged two dollars and eighty to six dollars per head, butter sixty-five cents, eggs sixteen cents, potatoes two dollars and twenty three and a half cents per bushel.
Retreat of Germans Pressing Across Western Front
Washington Oct 10 Gen P C March chief of staff said the German retreat continues. British forces reached the Holland frontier near Bruges and French American units pushed through the Kriembile line toward the handering line. In four days allied forces reclaimed about 800 square miles near St Cobain Forest and Chemin Des Dames while the Hindenburg lines fell to Allied control.
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Washington
P. C. March
Holland
Brughes
Foch
North Sea
Swiss
Oise
Argonne
Meuse
London
Cambrai
Mazinghem
la Cateau
Basuel
War Office
Mareq
Sensee Canal
Verdun
Loges Wood
Grand Pre
Chateau de Chatillon
Grand Prea
Bruges
Ghent
Belghum
Flanders
Tnfantry King
Ostend
Pangborn Corp Men Hold Night for Rankin State
The Pangborn Corporation in Hagerstown, with 64 men, tops Maryland Fourth Liberty Loan subscriptions. Average per man is 317.07 dollars, including 25,000 by the company and 27,160 by employees, surpassing Baltimore’s Crown Cork and Seal. The effort reflects patriotic duty by both firm and town.
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Pangborn Corporation
Fourth Liberty Loan Committee
Maryland
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Baltimore
Hagerstown
French Capture Four More Towns in New Advance
Paris reports four more towns seized by French forces in a new push. Hannatan Tupigny and Noyades fell east of Bohain while Ambly in the Risna sector was captured. The French first army crossed the canal east of the Augny Forest north of Hanteville.
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Paris
Hannatan
Tupigny
Noyades
Bohain
Risna
Ambly
de Augny
Hanteville
Allies storm Sambre river fortifications fight rages
London reports Allied forces attack German positions along the Sambre river with Haubouge fortress in eastern France under fire. Haubouge, captured by Germans earlier, forms a key target as autumn 1914 context frames the ongoing siege.
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London
Sambre River
Haubouge
France
Mortality Low During Epidemic in Wash County
During an influenza outbreak in Hagerstown the Emergency Relief Department reports low mortality. A Red Cross office at 26 West Washington street acts as a relief clearing house with volunteer nurses ready, while doctors urge prompt death reporting and precautions to prevent spread.
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Emergency Relief Department
Hagerstown
Red Cross
Victory Skitchen
Country Club Hospital
Dunott
Washington Street
Bis
American Red Cross
J.S. Bowen
State Board of Health
Sweet
United States Public Health Service
Red Grass Bureau
Bowen
State Health Office
Banks raise nearly a million for Fourth Liberty Loan
Local banks in Maryland list subscriptions totaling 948000 to the Fourth Liberty Loan. Maryland Surety & Trust 261000 Hagerstown 292000 First National 148000 People's National 100000 Second National 95000 Mechanics' Loan 76000 Commercial Trust 45000 City Savings 32000 County banks and railroads separately reported 314350 and 225000 respectively, with expectations of increases as windup nears.
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Liberty
Maryland Surety & Trust
Hagerstown
Cseee- Versea
First National
Pears
Mechanics’ Loan
Commercial Trust
City Savings
Ban on Gasoline Stoves Warned by War Board
Washington reports the War Industries Board advised discontinuing gasoline stove manufacture during the war and urged redirecting materials to gas heating and cooking devices. The Victory Kitchen and Red Cross headquarters will be open tomorrow to assist those in need.
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Washington
War Industries Board
Victory Kitchen
Red Cross
Tha’ Alelk
Germany's Reply to Wilson Note Published in Berlin
Copenhagen reports Berlin published Germany’s reply to President Wilson. It lists four points including continuing submarine warfare and no armistice agreement, while denying cruelty allegations. London dispatch notes peace rioters attacking the Kaiser's palace, 100 windows broken, Kaiser reportedly in hiding as police and troops quell the riot.
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Copenhagen
Wilson
Berlin
Germany
London
Kaiser’s Palace
Amsterdam
Daily Express
Kaiser
British Take Mazinghien as Allies Push Near Ghent
British forces advance east of Douai and Lille with patrols nearing Ghent in Belgium. The British fourth army moves toward Valenciennes while converging on Guise and Wasigeny as American troops fight near Cambrai.
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Mazinghien
Douai
Lille
Ghent
Belgium
Valenciennes
Lille I
Guise
St. Quentin
Wasigeny
Cambrai
Czecho Slovak independence declared by council in Paris
The Czecho Sl ovak National Council declared independence from the Hapsburgs and announced a republic. The move was recognized by the United States and Entente Allies as a belligerent de facto government. J Cisar delivered a copy to President Wilson in Washington. The document was signed by Dr. Thomas G Masaryk and other council officers.
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Washington
Bank oversubscribed Fourth Liberty Loan quota
The Washington County Bank of Williamsport oversubscribed its Fourth Liberty Loan quota by 83,200. By close of business yesterday it had subscriptions totaling 103,500, exceeding the 100,700 quota.
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Washington County Bank of
Williamsport
Auota
Heavy Frost Across County With Low Temps
A heavy frost was reported this morning with the coldest readings in low spots. Temperature ranged from 30 to 36 degrees as the frost extended across the county.
Weather Forecast: Cool and Fair for Sunday
The forecast calls for continued cool and fair conditions with frost tonight. Expect a chilly weekend with light winds and temperatures near freezing in inland areas. Local readers should bundle up and plan for frost advisories.
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