Germans May Be Trapped In Franco- British Advance
From Paris to Le Cateau the October drive north of St Quentin tightens, threatening German retreat there. St Quentin, long fortified on the Hindenburg line, is now in Allied hands after heavy fighting. The Hindenburg defenses north of St Quentin have been smashed, and British forces push through toward Cambrai and Le Cateau, risking trapping the German line from the Oise to St Gobain.
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St. Quentin
le Cateau
Onse
Bert Ford
France
Hindenburg Line
Hindenburg
London
Cambrai
Cearpe
Oise
St. Gobain
Pere Four
Maximum price set for shoes at twelve dollars
Washington reports the war industries board capped shoe prices at 12 dollars this afternoon after talks with manufacturers and veterans dealers. Shoes selling above 12 dollars must await Oct. 15. manufacturers must honor existing Grade R contracts through Jan. 1. Retailers have until June to liquidate stock, with penalties including cutoffs of supplies for violators.
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Washington
War Industrial Board
Wando
Ruy Kerenv Bavee
German ministry resigns as cabinet reshuffle looms
Amsterdam oct 2 reports say the entire German ministry has resigned. Former Vice Chancellor Von Payer is expected to become chancellor succeeding Von Hertling. The new cabinet is anticipated to represent the majority parties of Germany.
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Amsterdam
Herve Toalay
von Payer
von Hertling
Germany
Battle news may interfere with drive success
Washington reports President Wilson fears good battle front news could deter Liberty Loan investors. Officials say enthusiasm could curb dollar calls even as signs show strong pledges nationwide. By close of business many towns reported honor flags and districts tally substantial subscripts, with Irvine and San Francisco leading pledges.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Austria
Germany
Treasury Department
New England
Middle West
Iowa
Minneapolis
Richmond
Cleveland
TiBerty Bone
Americans Down Over A Hundred German Planes In Week
By Henry G. Wales S N S Staff With the American Army in France October 3 Over one hundred German airplanes were shot down by American airmen in six days of the Meuse west offensive. American pursuit planes flew in massed formations, protecting bombers and observers as German air activity diminished. American air superiority enabled bombardment of Bantheuille and Brieulles Sur Meuse amid heavy anti aircraft fire.
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Henry G. Wales
France
Meuse
Consoer
Lieut. Luke
Phoenix
Artin
Bantheuille
Atx
Montfaucon
Brieulles Sur
Alliance Plans Evacuation of Belgium Under Way
Amsterdam reports indicate that Allied defeats have intensified, threatening Allied positions and accelerating plans to evacuate Belgium. The situation prompts emergency measures as coordination among Allies intensifies.
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Amsterdam
Belgium
German alliance crumbling signals rapid fall
Floyd MacGriff reports from London that the German alliance is collapsing with fresh signs of a rapid defeat. Berlin prestige is shattered while Amsterdam reports Turkey may demand open seas and new facilities or abandon the war. Bulgaria’s collapse fuels peace cravings in Austria Hungary and Germany, with uprisings and siege claims noted in Roumania.
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Floyd MacGriff
London
Amsterdam
Belgium
Geneva
Daily Express
Turkey
Berlin
Germany
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Bulgaria
Zurich
Exchange Telegraph
Roumania
Austria
Switzerland
Hungary
von Falkenhausen
Brussels
Nis
Birthday of Foch Celebrated with Allied Victories
The piece notes Marshal Foch’s birthday on October 2 and celebrates Allied victories on the anniversary, contrasting them with defeats for Hindenburg. It identifies Foch born October 2, 1851, and Hindenburg born October 2, 1846, and emphasizes the Allied successes on the day.
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Foch
Marshal Foch
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Hindenburg
Allenby Captures Damascus in British Campaign
The city of Damascus, vital for its railway link from Aleppo through Palestine, was captured by British forces today. Allenby’s troops seize control of the strategic base used by the Turks, marking a major setback in their operations along the railway corridor.
Damascus Falls to Allenby Forces in Palestine
London Oct 2 Damascus in Palestine has been captured by Gen. Allenbys British army after being surrounded by British cavalry. Damascus sits on the railway to Aleppo and was used by the Turks as a base. The fall is a major blow to Turkey and paves the way for a drive on Aleppo to cut Mesopotamia supply lines. British troops entered Damascus yesterday.
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London
Damascus
Palestine
Allenby
Aleppo
Turkey
Eut
Mesopotamia
Wilson Aims to Pass Woman Suffrage Resolution
President Wilson vows to push the suffrage amendment through the Sixty Fifth Congress despite a Senate defeat by two votes. Suffrage leaders see the setback as temporary and hope to secure the two pivotal votes before year’s end, with Republicans tying defeat to Democratic control in the Senate.
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Sixty
Washington
Wilson
Hig
Senate
Rep. Fess
Ohio
Republican Congressional Committee
House
Yeas
Forty Years of Preparation Crumbles Under Fury of Allied Blows
In a sweeping wartime dispatch, Allied forces drive deep into German lines across the western front. Cambrai and St Quentin fall. Lille is threatened as Lys crossings open routes for pursuit. Verdun battles ease and Allied advances reach toward Vauziers. speculation grows on a German evacuation of Belgium as Foch’s armies press the sledge hammer blows. Allenby’s forces in Palestine threaten Damascus, signaling a broader collapse of Axis defenses.
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Frank Charlton
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Germany
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Hindenburg Line
Rheims
Thierry
Betheny
Belgium
Ostend
Flanders
Lys
Comines
Werviedy
Lille
Verdun
Argonne Forest
Marne
North Sea
Swiss Alps
Champagne
Vauziers
Investigation of Palmer Charges Postponed by Senate
Washington October 2. Investigation into charges against Arthur Thrisbane publisher of the Washington Times by Alien Property Custodian A Mitchell Palmer was postponed indefinitely by the Senate Judiciary sub committee. Absences of Senators Sterting and King led chairman Overman to defer until full sub committee is present. The group reviewed documents including checks and bank balances Palmer jee sent and marked confidential. A letter from Brisbane welcomed thorough inquiry. Overman noted unresolved scope and possible access issues to enemy propaganda records. The panel agreed to hire someone to prepare briefs if the Attorney General consents. The session adjourned to await chair calls.
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Washington
Arthur Thrisbane
The
Washington Times
A. Mitchell Palmer
Senate Judiciary
Sterting
South Dakata
King
Utah
Overman
North Carolina
Walcott
Delaware
Nelson
Minnesota
Senator Overman
Palmer
Senator Overiman
Brisbane
House
Senate
Sterling
Epidemic Spreads in Boston Warns Public Health
Boston reports rising influenza cases and deaths. Public health officials warn against complacency as hospital cases climb from 1 078 to 1 420 and daily deaths average about 200. Red Cross opens canteens to feed the sick and doctors. Nurses arrive from Harrisburg and volunteers sign on, including teachers eager to help.
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Boston
Mass
Emergency Public Health Committee
Sted Cross
Kelly
Harrisburg
Sperty
Weather forecast for Washington and Pennsylvania Ohio
Weather bulletin dated October 2 predicts an extended period of partly cloudy skies with cooler air tonight and Thursday across Washington area and neighboring Pennsylvania and Ohio. Conditions should trend toward quiet with no significant precipitation indicated.
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Washington
Penna
Ohio
French Score Again on Ten Mile Front
French forces drive Germans back three to four miles between Asisne and Vesle rivers as violent battles erupt. Street fighting reported in St Quentin with heavy casualties and determined artillery and infantry assaults on the enemy positions.
French make gains between Aisne and Vesle fronts
Paris reports a vigorous French thrust between the Aisne and Vesle rivers driving Germans back several miles on a ten mile front. In St Quentin bloody fighting pushed Germans to the eastern bank of the canal, with Massif of St Thierry in French hands and ground gained north of La Neuvillette toward Bethany.
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London
Aisne
Vesle
French War Office
St. Quentin
Paris
War Office
Rheims
St. Thierry
la Neuvillette
Bethany
Champagne
Ouil Canal
Pouillon
Thil
Villers-Franquemur
Villers Franqueus
Arizona Ace Luke Resurfaces to Shoot Down Three Balloons
Frank Luke of Phoenix, an American ace long reported missing, reappeared northwest of Avecourt near Verdun after leaving on Sunday. He destroyed three German balloons in rapid succession, then landed at an advanced station and continued pursuit of enemy balloons. Luke is credited with fourteen balloons and five aircraft.
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Newton C. Parke
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Star
Verdun
Treut
Frank Luke
Phoenix
Ariz
Avecourt
Luke
Bowie
Verdum
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