Sophiа Wreck Death Toll Mounts in Alaska Waters
Wreck of the Sophia off Alaska’s shores leaves bodies strewn along the coast near Aluak. Ten identified victims include Kendall and H. M. Bridges with many others unnamed. Governor Thomes Riges orders half mast as searchers from Alaska continue to comb the seas for survivors amid heavy storms.
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H. M. Bridges
J. R. Younes
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Alasta
Riges Yeeterfer
Hindenburg and Ludendorff Resign Reported in Germany
Reports in German papers claim Field Marshal Hindenburg tendered resignation while the emperor ponders acceptance. A Berlin dispatch adds Ludendorff has also resigned, though other newspapers deny Hindenburg’s step.
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Lessee
RICH
von Hindenburg
Neueste Nachrichten
Kresden
Frankfort
von Ludendorff
Berlin
Missing American aviator Frank Luke from Arizona
Frank Luke of Phoenix, a young aviator famed for destroying balloons and enemy aircraft, has been missing since the night of October 29 during a bombing mission near Verdun. The article notes his early life, training, and the strong family ties, including his engagement to Marie Rapson, with background on the broader Allied actions in the Oise region.
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Frank Luke
Phoeniix
Lieut
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Vphoen
Germany
America
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Alsace
Frank
Koenix High School
Ete
Ajo
San Diego
France
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North Island
Austin
Arizona
Arizongas
Edward
Fort Sill
Okla
Camp Funston
Charles
Alo
Eva Wurst
Alexandria
Red Cross
Marie Rapson
German answer to Wilson note signals armistice seek
In Copenhagen on October 27 the German government acknowledges President Wilson betters. It states the president knows Germany has reformed its constitutional structure and peace negotiations are run by a people's government with military powers subordinated. Berlin awaits armistice proposals as first step toward a just peace.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Presient Wilson
United States
Washington
Wilson
ISS
Legation
London
Lloyd George
Balfour
France
Supreme War Council
Versailles
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Constantinople
State Department
Berlin
Austro-Hungary Ready for Peace Talks and Armistice
Amsterdam report says Austria-Hungary accepts President Wilson’s terms and is ready to begin peace negotiations and an immediate armistice on all fronts without awaiting other talks. The note urges Wilson to start overtures. Paris dispatch notes grave Budapest unrest over Count Andrassy as Austrian foreign minister amid Germanophile suspicion.
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Austria
Wilson
Austro-Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Budapest
Paris
Julius Andrassy
Zurich
Campbell denies Babbitt charges in letter to voters
Tom Campbell, en route to eastern Arizona, refutes a letter attributed to George Babbitt claiming Campbell angrily criticized President Wilson. Campbell says his speeches during the Liberty Loan era supported the president and asks Babbitt for verification or accountability. He defends his record as not aligning with enemies of the president.
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George Babbitt
Wilson
Tom Campbell
Tucson
Nouty
Paragray
Babbitt
Heges
Bisbee
Globe
Phoenix
Prescott
Liberty Loan
United States
Rabbitt
Baker Declines Bench Post in Phoenix Arizona
A. Baker declined Governor Hunt's offer of the vacant Supreme Court seat after Judge Alfred Franklin resigned to become collector of internal revenue. Franklin's move opens the post as the state searches for a new appointee. Governor Hunt's office will consider other candidates for the bench.
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Phoenix. Ariz
A. Baker
Hunt
Supreme Court
Alfred Franklin
Internal Revenue
War Deficiency Bill Passed By Congress On Oct 28
Washington reports confirm Congress completed the 86 145 000 000 war deficiency bill and sent it to the president after Senate accepted a conference report. Other items note a Spanish steamer Wed with sugar torpedoed off Urknegat New Jersey with several survivors reaching shore, and German replies on peace notes arriving in Washington. General Lubindor resigned as First Quartermaster General amid civil control changes.
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Congress
Senate
HOUSE
Wanahawken
ON. C
Urknegat
Wilson
Knox
Pennsylvania
London
Lubendorer
Copenhagen
No Danger of Coal Famine This Year Garfield Reports
Washington dispatch quotes Fuel Administrator Garfield stating coal production is at record levels and reduces famine risk for winter. Canada’s household coal allotment for the year ending next April totals 3,602,000 tons with 1,963,760 tons already delivered.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington
New York Sun
Garfield
Canada
Victory for Debeney with the French Armies in France
General Debeney's forces have won a signal victory in France, breaking the river line and driving the German army from the Hermann line toward the Meuse. The second army joined French forces, reaching Moen and Heestert southeast of Courtrai, while the Fifth Army pressed toward Tournai as Allied troops advance.
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FERCH
France
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Argonne
Meuse
Hermann Line
Valenciennes
Moen
Heestert
Courtrat
Lille Thance
Ghent
Tournai
British repulse German attack near Famars south of Valenciennes
British forces repelled a determined German counter attack at Famars with street fighting in nearby villages. Haig reported German losses and said Allied positions improved along the Mormal and Raismes forest areas as German air activity continued with several planes shot down.
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London
Famars
Valenciennes
Haig
Mormal Forest
Raismes Forest
Battle
Ratsmes
British Victory on Piave Advances and Prisoner Toll
British forces occupied Gravi di Panadonoli on the Piave line and took more than 714 prisoners as counterattacks were repulsed. Vienna reports ongoing heavy fighting between the Brenta and Piave with continued actions on Saturday.
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London
Piave
Gravi di Panadonoli
Vienna
War Office
German reply to Wilson sets stage for allied armistice talks
Washington notes Frederick Oederlin delivered the German reply to President Wilson. Officials say the note does not demand an armistice, and the next step rests with the allies. London reports the Reichstag backed civil control of the military.
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Washington
Frederick Oederlin
State Department
Wilson's Note in German Papers Prompts Monarchy Concerns
Amsterdam reports President Wilson's note to Germany was printed in German papers with the note in English. Berlin papers note abdication rumors of the Hohenzollerns and a possible sacrifice. Stock exchanges show improved tone as Paris talks loom. Lichnowsky pamphlet reappears blaming Germany for the war.
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Amsterdam
Wilson
Germany
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Frankfort Gazette
Frankfort
Paris
Lokal Anzeiger
Prince Lichnowsky
England
Kaiser William Prefers Stability Over Abdication
London dispatch reports Emperor William II has no plan to abdicate and would accept a redefined role for the good of the people. He allegedly said he could become a hereditary president of a German republic, akin to monarchs of England Belgium and France.
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London
William
England
Belgium
France
Germany Split Over Wilson Note Drives Public Debate
Berne reports Germany is divided over President Wilsons note. Conservative and Junker papers claim subjugation threats while Liberal papers praise efforts for world peace. Reactionary groups push for privilege, but Liberals in the Reichstag appear capable of guiding peace. The Reichstag confidence vote is seen as favorable to peace.
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Berne
Germany
Wilson
Junker
Mutinous Croatian Troops Hold Fiume City
Paris reports Croatians still command Fiume despite official claims of control. Zürich dispatches indicate Croats have driven Hungarians from the city.
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Fiume
Zurich
Journal
Many Killed at Fiume Revolt Amid Croatian Siege
A Zurich dispatch reports fighting in Fiume with many killed and hundreds wounded as Croatian troops hoist the tri color, disarm a Styrian battalion, and seize the harbor. State buildings including the post office are occupied while a railway station is wrecked and mobs loot. Hungarian Italian populations flee. Another Zurich report notes the revolt spreading through Croatia with over 400 killed at Fiume and 390 at Zagreb.
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Amsterdam
Buda
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Zurich
Croatia
Fiumé
Zagaria
Famine Threat Hits Vienna As Food Rations Run Out
Vienna faces an acute famine with three weeks of rations left as Austrian deputations seek urgent aid from Berlin and Dresden. The Vienna municipality warns of a worsening food crisis and appeals for assistance.
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Austria
Amsterdam
Vienna
Vossische Zeitung
Berlin
Dresden
Berlin editor criticizes WWI methods in interview
A Copenhagen dispatch quotes Maximilian Hareen, editor of Die Zeitung Berlin, saying the war began with a dirty trick and that all later victories stem from dishonesty. He claims William II is made to look like a film hero and that Germany is living on 20 years of ruined Hohenzollern politics.
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London
Ort
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph
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Maximilian Hareen
Die Zokantef Berlin
Hermeske Tidende
William II
Germany
Hohenzollern
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