19 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
1
Emperor Charles announces a plan to split Austria into four federal states with local autonomy for each nationality. Trieste and surrounding areas to be treated separately in line with population wishes. The move aims to end wartime sacrifices and secure a peaceful, prosperous future.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a demonstration by independent Socialists in Unterdenlinden Berlin. Police blocked access to the imperial palace, sparking clashes as officers used sabres. several demonstrators were slightly injured.
An urging patriotic message calls Americans to fund the Fourth Liberty Loan with a remaining two days to raise about four billion dollars. It stresses duty, urges immediate bank subscriptions, and promotes installment plans to ensure victory linked to Allied success in Europe.
British forces under General Haig report capture of Zeebrugge port Bruges and surrounding areas. More than 4,000 German prisoners taken as troops advance northeast of Lille toward Turcoing. German garrisons retreat, fires and explosions reported at Zeebrugge and Ostend amid ongoing bombardment.
The Hungarian diet in Basel was disrupted as deputies demanded peace and announced Austria’s move to federal organization. The presiding officer adjourned amid uproar with insults exchanged, while Dr. Alexander Wekerle stated federal Austrian states would set their own economic and military policies.
Dispatches report that Serbia Albania and Montenegro are being evacuated by Central Powers troops as war offices in Germany stop publishing official statements. Rumors cite unrest among troops and movements at German railway hubs amid shifting fronts.
A youth armed with a revolver approached Premier Stephen Tisza's car as he left the Budapest lower house. The would-be assassin was knocked down before firing. The report cites a Hungarian dispatch received in Amsterdam dated October 18.
The wire reports describe British troop breakthroughs near the Hindeburg line aiding a potential German peace offer. Other items note a mass cancellation due to influenza in Iowa, draft class questionnaires released in Washington, Allied gains near Nish and Kadish in Russia, and the death of former Senator Thomas Kearns in Salt Lake City.
Berlin reports say President Wilson’s reply to the German note has altered diplomacy on peace. German sources claim Von Hindenburg in Berlin will draft the German reply. It remains unclear if the Reichstag will meet tomorrow before the reply is sent.
Lord Sydenham, British fortifications expert, told Major General Kenly that 10,000 airplanes at a juncture are worth more than 500,600 troops on the ground and would require far less transport, asserting air power could bring Germany to terms.
The Joint Distribution Committee plans a 1 billion pound fund to rebuild Jewry worldwide. Reuters reports the effort aims as the largest humanitarian project by individual effort, targeting destitute Jews abroad and millions affected outside the United States.
The Senate finance committee amended the War Revenue Bill by setting a flat 12 percent tax on net corporate income and removing a 6 percent tax on undistributed earnings. Chairman Simmons estimated the change reduces the tax by about 140 million dollars, effectively doubling the prior rate.
Gov Hunt’s libel suit against Col Breen of the Coconino Sun went to the jury in Phoenix with county attorney Laney closing for the state. The defense produced testimonies about Hunt reportedly saying To Hell With the War, while witnesses described conversations with Lawrence and others. The trial proceeded into closing arguments as the fourth Liberty Loan campaign stretched ahead nationally.
The New York Federal Reserve district reported overnight Liberty Loan subscriptions of 1 041 billion dollars, leaving only 1 890 billion to reach. To hit the quota by Saturday, subscriptions must average 20 million per hour. German sailors interned at Camp Devens subscribed 500 dollars to the Fourth Liberty Loan.
Brawley in charge of drill reports at 7 45 each Friday and every Tuesday and Friday thereafter. City health officer approves the resumed drills for selective service men at the armory.
German forces begin a new retirement offensive in the Oise to Serre sector between Laon and Cambrai. French units press from Achery and Choigny as Anguilcourt falls. French cross the Aisne at Vouziers and advance toward Bruges and Ghent. Ostend’s capture opens reinforcements. analysts warn the German defense system east to the Meuse is at risk and King Albert could return to Brussels soon.
Allied troops have reached Ronco in the Lille area as British forces advance southwest of Douai. The fighting along the Lys sector waned after hours of heavy opposition, with reports of a new cross south of Wulverghem as Allied units push forward.
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