Pima County foreth Liberty Loan oversubscribed report
The Pima county quota of 1,349,600 for the liberty loan was oversubscribed by 6.15 million with subscriptions still arriving as solicitors ceased activity. Contributions included 75,000 by the Southern Pacific and Arizona Eastern lines, 810,000 from the University of Arizona trust, Teofilo Otero raising gifts to 98,000, L M Jacobs 3,500, Seward E Brown 4,000, and many smaller towns.
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Pima County
Hom
Solicers
Southern Pacific Company
Pere Million Dollar Semeriglion
Arizona Eastern
University of Arizona
Teofilo Otero
Catudeman
L. M. Jacobs
Seward E. Brown
Pettion
Eam
Germans Take 15000 Captives From Lille
British forces in France report that during the last 15 days of Lille occupation the Germans displaced 13000 residents. The capture followed intensified actions as German forces moved through the city.
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Lille
France
British and Americans Capture Two More Towns
British and American forces push forward northwest of Verdun as Pershing’s troops advance near Hantheville and the wood of Banteville. German withdrawal likely in retreat to new lines behind the Meuse positions after a repulsed counterattack at Grandhe Montagne.
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Verdun
Pershing
Toda
Hantheville
Banteville
Krieminde Line
Landres
St. Georges
Grandhe Montagne
River Meuse
Wilsons note to Germany reaches agreement in principle
Bulletin from Amsterdam reports the Wilson note reply terms agreed in principle with Germany and to be handed to the Swiss minister at Berlin on Saturday. Berne dispatch notes the German reply not ready for days and Reichstag may be summoned. Hungarian draft addresses King Charles urging independence and harmony with Wilsons principles.
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Amsterdam
Wilson
Germany
Frankfort
Foreign Affairs
Herlin
Berne
Switzerland
Presdent Wilson
Berlin
Reichstag
Hungary
Rina Tits
Ikea
Charles
Bower House
Germans Prepare New Defensive Line Near Antwerp
Refugees report ships on the Becloo canal sunk with all aboard by Belgian troops. German forces retreat toward Ghent and Antwerp as British and Allied units push along the Belgian coast from the Dutch frontier to Courtrai. British troops approach Sluis and line from the Dutch coast to Pruges and south of Courtrai.
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London
Holland
Belcoum
Becloo Canal
Amsterdam
Exchange
Ghent
Antwerp
Becloo
Slais
Telegraaf
Pruges
Courtrai
Sluis
Begnes
Belgium
Bruges
Bruces
Count von Waldersee
59Th
Nation year goal reached in fourth Liberty loan effort
Hundreds of cities reported quotas filled before noon as the fourth Liberty loan surged with oversubscriptions. National managers estimated total subscriptions above five billion dollars by midday and federal reserve district managers rushed to compile lists and forward them to Washington.
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Ashington
Liberty Loan
Anc
Federal Reserve
Washington
Gila County Oversubscribes Liberty Loan Quota
Gila County aims to exceed its $946,000 subscription target with a final tally near $946,000 as of now. County officials including airman Todd report 100 percent participation from local workers and mines, with $60,000 of a larger subscription credited to Gila. Liberty Loan headquarters note totals surpassing $1,500,000 across the region as several major firms respond.
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Gila
Globe
Gila County
Todd
Rth
Uota
R. Todd
Condate Ft
Miami
Liberty Loan
Hunts Libel Trial Ends With Hung Jury Verdict
In Phœnix Arizona Governor Hunt fails to prove libel against Col Breen editor of the Cochise Sun after 24 hours of deliberation. First ballot eight to four in Breen's favor, case reset for next term. jury discharged by Judge Stanford. Evidence highlights Hunt's alleged affiliation with the I W W and letters to members. Governor denied remarks about the war.
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Phoenia
Ariz
Governor Hunt
Fred S. Breen
Coconine Sun
Juge Stanford
Colonel Breen
Nert F
Hunt
Breen Allan B. Jaynes
The
Tucson Citizen
Lawrence
Wernalachoo
Lanais Aoneuthal
Goseonor Hunt
Ialoyal I. W. W
Powemy
Ery Perry
Charles McKinnok
Fred Colter
Oor
Two More Towns Captured as British Push Forward
London reports the British advance in Flanders near the Sensee canal with Field Marshal Haig announcing progress. Southeast of Le Cateau Bazue and Maginghien have been taken. 1260 prisoners and 126 guns captured as forces advance about four miles since yesterday. British and American troops approach Lille as warships shell retreating Germans.
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London
Flanders
Sensee Canal
Halge
le Cateau
Bazue
Maginghien
le Categu
Lille
Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge-Bruges
Douai
Wred and
Cattelett
le Cateau Field
Marshal Haig
Wassigny
Ribeauxville
Bazuel
Ghent
Antwerp
Namur
Sedan
Roubaix
Turcoing
Lille-Douai
Serre
Oise
la Fere
Paris
Guise
War Office
Sambrec Canal
Hannappes
Tupigny
Novales
Rethel
Ardennes Canal
Aisne
Attigny
Amblie Haut
Victory bait and prisoner report from World War fronts
London dispatch says General Stauffer notes grim German morale as autumn campaigns dwindle and victory bait loses effect. Washington bulletin reports Americans capture 1000 more prisoners west of the Meuse amid heavy action along General Liggett’s front.
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London
Staurer
Washington
Meuse
Pershing
War Department
Liggett
Renewed Champagne Attacks Fail to Break German Lines
Across the front between Olizy and Grand Pre renewed French and American offensives yesterday failed to breach German defenses, according to the German General Staff. Reports from Washington note the Lucia, an supposedly unsinkable ship, has sunk after a German submarine torpedo attack, with details scarce. The House applauded the president's rejection of Austria's peace offer as Geneva and Washington exchange notes on Germany's reply to Wilson's terms. Surgeon General data indicate the influenza epidemic in Army camps at home is under control.
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Associated Press
Berlin
London
Olizy
Grand Pre
Champagne
New York
Lucia
Atlantic
Washington
All American Air Fleet Bombs Northwest of Verdun
An American air raid northwest of Verdun on October 13 involved 140 aircraft with all aviators accounted for. The mission supported by pursuit planes reported 17 German planes downed while bombers hit towns and roads. American patrols advanced north of Cote De Fion and into Bantheville wood as gas shells and heavy bombardment continued.
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U. S
Verdun
Meuse
Cote de Fion
Loges Wood
Bantheville Wood
Americans Man Tanks With Allied Armies East Of Cambrai
American tanks trained in England supported the East Front assault across the Sette river. German marine divisions offered stiff resistance but allied infantry and engineers bridged the river under heavy fire. Tanks advanced, overrunning trench positions as they co operated with British troops.
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Cambral
England
Sette
Wilson Reply to Austria-Hungary Emphasizes Self Determination
President Wilson rejects Austro-Hungarian peace terms and asserts that Austria-Hungary’s peoples must choose their own destinies with autonomous development. Secretary Lansing’s note cites the Czecho-Slovak and Yugoslav aspirations and reiterates the U.S. stance on national self determination and belligerent recognition.
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Wilson
Austria
Washington
Wilson Mas
Austria-Heneary
Lansing
Austria-Hungary
United States
Czecho-Slovaks National Council
Jugo Slavs
Lam
People's of
Austro-Hungary
Congress of the
Government of the
United Stars
Caecho-Slovaks
Caedho- Slovak National Council
T “Tt
Faw
Robert Lansing
Sweden
Washington, DC
Austria-Hungaria
United States of America
Congress
the United States
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