Allied Offensives Push German Bases Closer to Lens
Allied forces breach the Hindenburg line near Cambrai advancing 15 miles, reach Le Cateau, and threaten Lille Douai Courtrai. American, British, French and Italian troops tally rapid gains with Lens and the Belgian border looming as Serbs push toward Nish after a major advance north of Leskovatz.
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U S Engineers Played Big Part In Verdun Offensive
News dispatch credits American engineers with major role in the Franco American advance east of the Meuse near Brabant Consenvoye Hau mont and Beaumont. Bridges across a 60 foot Meuse enabled troop crossings against heavy fire as 2 000 Austro German prisoners were taken and close combat ensued.
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War Work Held Up by Influenza Epidemic in Capital
Influenza cripples Washington war effort with an estimated 20 000 cases and 72 deaths in 24 hours. Heatless apartments due to landlord clauses worsen spread as frosty weather hits. Shortages of grave diggers coffins doctors and nurses strain city services as officials fear paralysis of war work.
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Chicago Influenza Toll Rises as Calls for Medical Staff Grow
Chicago reports 155 deaths from influenza and pneumonia as officials seek more physicians and nurses. State director Drake issues a call offering 200 dollars monthly and four dollars a day expenses to doctors aiding small towns. Eight hundred towns lack adequate medical care. Separately, Cleveland notes fourth liberty loan pledges of 333.3 million and actual sales near 190 million with Chicago contributing over 63 million in pledges and 51 million in sales.
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New York Reaches Half Billion Mark in Liberty Loan
New York district reached the half billion dollar goal in the fourth liberty loan campaign before noon today. Official figures at 10 a.m. showed $491,017,400, then a $5,000,000 subscription pushed the total past the half billion mark by noon.
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Move To Surrender Report From Central Europe
Zurich dispatches say Vienna and Budapest papers view the Constantinople ministerial meeting as signaling a likely surrender. The interpretation suggests political easing and potential settlement moves amid ongoing tensions.
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Germany’s Answer Must Be Clear on Wilson Proposals
Washington officials said Germany cannot camouflage its reply to President Wilson. They expect a complete, non argumentative response to all three questions, with the Reichstag to approve the plan before any action by the United States or allies.
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Daring Air Exploit as Pilot Is Killed in Verdun
A French pilot and American observer fought off 20 foe kopiers during an air clash near Verdun. The pilot died in the engagement. the observer, wounded in hand, arm, and forehead, guided the damaged plane to No Man's Land, landing safely after a terse exchange of fire and a brutal crash. He then crawled through heavy machine gun fire with an important report. An American aviator was shot down in flames but escaped death, falling two miles beyond No Man's Land. Nearby, Lord Shaughnessy retires as Canadian Pacific head after 20 years. E. W. Beatty elected president, Grant Hall named vice president. Weather: Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday for New Haven and Connecticut, with mild temperatures and variable winds. unsettled showers in western areas, above-freezing across regions east of the Rockies.
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