New Federal Food Rules Hit Public Eating Places
The Federal Food Administration under F Ladd announces twelve general orders effective Oct 21 for all public eating places. Bread must include wheat flour substitutes, bread servings limited, butter and cheese restrictions, no sugar bowls, and strict meal simplification to save bread meat sugar and other foods. Hotels, restaurants, dining cars and ships urged to adopt simplified menus and avoid waste while complying with wartime provisions.
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War planning for 1915 and food controls urged by Hoover
Mr Hoover warns no proper war end before summer 1915 and calls for mass mobilization in France with 3.5 million troops and industrial gear. The Food Administrator stresses sacrifices at home, reduced imports, sugar limits, and careful use of meat fats and bread to sustain Allied needs while maintaining American strength. Public authorities vow enforcement against slackers and urge patriotic cooperation.
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German Note Picked Off Wireless In Washington
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing review an unofficial German reply from the Nauen wireless. Officials say the text will not be public yet and the Swiss legation notes the official reply may arrive tonight, delaying publication until tomorrow noon. Neutral diplomats think Germany will present a case justifying acts at sea and indemnities, while hinting at reforms to curb military power, keeping peace distant.
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Allies Hammer German Crossings in Flanders Offensive
London reports the Germans hurled back over the Lys in three places as Allied forces push toward Ghent and Tournai. Haig says the Lye line is overwhelmed and the Escaut defense holds. Germans withdraw along the Belgium front while the French hold a bridgehead east of the Lys near Grammen and Peteghem.
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Submarines Called Off In German Note To Wilson
Berlin reports that orders have been issued to all submarine commanders to halt torpedoing passenger ships. The note says technical issues may prevent every submarine at sea from receiving the orders before returning. The reply was handed to the Swiss legation in Berlin for transmission to the United States.
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Germany Will Evacuate But
A Berlin wireless report states Germany accepts evacuation terms and believes an armistice would follow on both sides. The reply defends submarine actions about sunken ships and life boats, rejects accusations of inhumanity, and pledges to free Germany from what it calls arbitrary powers supported by most Germans.
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Two Generals Promoted by Wilson for Lieutenant General
President Wilson recommended promotions to lieutenant general for Hunter Liggett and Robert L. Bullard, commanding the first and second American field armies in France. The nominations were expected to be promptly confirmed by the Senate to accelerate field operations. More than three thousand prisoners were taken north of La-Chateau by British forces, Haig reported.
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Fourth Liberty Loan Surpasses Expectations In War Effort
Secretary McAdoo mobilizes funds and minds as he asks federal reserve banks for rapid estimates of subscribers per district. Early figures show about eighteen million Americans invested in the Fourth Liberty Loan, with total reaching near the six billion dollar minimum.
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Germans Planned Evacuation of France Before Peace Note
German prisoners claim evacuation plans were set before President Wilson sent the peace note. They say American troops hold the fiercest sector, and every inch of ground will be contested until the sea retreat is finished. The line remains quiet today.
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Washington Campaign Quota Close Across 12 Districts
Unofficial U S estimates released after the campaign show eight of twelve federal districts have passed their quotas by Saturday night and the remaining four are expected to reach the target.
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American Troops Closing In Amid Rain and Mud
American forces push toward the Bruyelles front in France as rains and heavy mud slow operations. Infantry and supporting units move methodically while weather hampers maneuvering and supply lines.
Germany's Peace Reply Still Missing in Washington
Washington reports Germany's peace reply as still missing early today amid rumors from neutral and European sources. Authorities say no indication Germany is considering a reply and warn half measures fail to meet President Wilson's terms. Military officials assert allied forces could enforce terms within the coming year if peace is pursued otherwise.
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Conflicting Rumors Over German Note to U S
London reports conflicting rumors on Germany reply. Amsterdam says Germany consents to Belgian evacuation but needs months and denies responsibility for torpedoed civilians. It cites provisional suspension of unrestricted submarine warfare for peace while challenging foreign powers to dictate Germany's internal affairs.
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Austria and Turkey Seen as Germany War Burden
Washington analysts assess war plans amid presumed collapse of Austria and Turkey. A break could strengthen Germany by shortening fronts and allowing stiffer defense, forcing the United States to mount a maximum effort for a 1919 victory. If Germany fights on, a vast, costly conflict would follow, guiding future U.S. strategy.
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Germany's Backward Movement From Metz Retreats Fast
Paris reports a vast turning movement by Germany as six army groups under Prince Rupprecht Von Boehm and Crown Prince pivot on Metz, falling back from Belgium and France. The retreat quickens away from the hinge while fighting is fierce near Metz and light in Flanders. King Albert may enter Brussels within a fortnight as Von Armin and Von Quast forces face possible Dutch frontier escape or retreat toward Liege.
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Red Cross Spends Large Sum on Belgian Relief Efforts
Washington reports the Red Cross has spent 3 379 699 for relief work in stricken Belgium. Activities include eighty two canteens for soldiers nine hospitals for nursing 15 000 children and a home for disabled Belgian soldiers. Many hospitals have been rebuilt after enemy bombing.
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Americans Press German Lines North of Verdun
Washington reports Gen. Pershing says American forces north of Verdun maintained pressure on the pivotal German resistance point. He notes Germans brought increased forces in a week long effort to hold the sector and avert disaster to retreating troops in Belgium and France.
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Independent American Detachment Sent to Harbin
Oct 21 dispatch reports an independent American detachment sent to Harbin Manchuria. American troops moved from Vladivostok and are along the Ushuri river with some reaching Blagovestensk as Japanese hold the Siberian coast. This marks U.S. forces operating further west in Siberia.
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German Reply to Wilson Peace Note Expected Soon
Washington report says the German answer to President Wilson's peace note will reach Washington soon. State Department officials learned this through reliable sources. Swiss legation had not received word, but unofficial French reports also claim the note is on the way. Noon status: Swiss officials say no receipt yet.
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Balkan reconquest update reports Serb gains
London dispatches on October 21 state continued progress in reclaiming lost Balkan territory. The Serb war office reports entry into the towns of Zayepehn and Tripenik, with Bolye valoz captured, as operations move forward.
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