British Advance Near Douai In Major War Drive
British forces push within a mile of the German base at Douai as the German line in Champagne collapses and retreat continues over nearly forty miles. French and American troops press the Meuse front capturing Hamel Cuincy and advancing near Lenin Lietard and Annay while Americans trap German forces and seize hundreds of prisoners and guns.
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Germans removing supplies near Verdun drive
American forces north west of Verdun report advances between the Meuse and Grand Pre. About 600 German prisoners were captured yesterday as US troops struck along the Meuse sector and forced enemy to withdraw from bases at Vousieres and Busancy. The railway north was damaged by long-range bombardment.
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President Wilson Leads Liberty Loan Parade in New York
President Wilson leads a mammoth Liberty Loan parade through New York City, marching along Fifth Avenue with cheering thousands for two miles. The nation’s chief executive swords through the crowd, underscoring wartime fundraising drives and public support.
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President Wilson Leads Liberty Loan Parade in New York
President Wilson marched at the head of a Liberty Loan parade through Manhattan reviewing hundreds of thousands. He stepped from his car on Seventy Second Street to lead the contingent along Fifth Avenue toward the Liberty Altar in Madison Square. The procession included representatives from twenty‑two Allied nations and war trophies from France. Count Macchi de Cellere spoke at the altar while Pershing’s veterans looked on. New York district reports $559,153,600 raised for the Fourth Liberty Loan, up $16,356,200 since last night.
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No Grave Diggers to Bury the Dead in Philadelphia
Philadelphia coroner Knight issued an urgent appeal for loyal citizens to volunteer as grave diggers to curb an influenza epidemic. Nearly 1,000 bodies awaited burial due to grave-digger shortages and cash shortfalls as 2,935 deaths occurred in the week ending Friday.
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Knight
Americans Taste German Cooking Near Verdun Breakfast
Oct 12 near Verdun the US forces encountered four German cooks with two field kitchens. The Germans searched for a German minewerfen company but were captured by American troops who forced them to prepare breakfast on the spot.
Forecast Hint: Showers and cooler weekend ahead
Washington reports a weather forecast through 8 p.m. Sunday predicting periods of rain showers and a noticeable cool down. Sunday will be partly cloudy with temperatures easing, signaling a cooler turn for the weekend.
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Printer badly beaten while trying to shake hands with President Wilson
P J Boone a 53 year old printer was heavily beaten by a crowd after rushing toward President Wilson during a parade on Liszt Street and Fifth Avenue. He was dragged away by police and secret service, saying he only wanted to tell the President he thought him great and to shake his hand. He admitted drinking too much.
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Serb Army Advances Toward Nish Amid Allied Resistance
London reports the Serbian army has moved within six miles of Nish, the former Serbian capital and current government seat since the war began, as Austro-German forces mount heavy resistance.
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Ish
Nish
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Belgrade
Ambassador Walter Hines Page Rushed to Hospital in Ill Health
In Atlantic Port on October 12 Walter Hines Page former ambassador to Great Britain arrived on a trans Atlantic liner and was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. He plans to stay until he is well enough to return to his North Carolina home accompanied by wife and son Major Frank C. Page.
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Liberty Day Dawns With Gold and Vigor in Fourth Liberty Loan
Washington reports Liberty Day optimism as Treasury officials cite rising subscriptions to the Fourth Liberty Loan. Cleveland totals reach 211,548,800 plus 59 honorings. Marion township over the top at 27,000 on a 28,000 quota. Wheeling and Punxsutawney show strong progress. French and Belgian women selling bonds publicly in some towns. Richmond notes war trophy trains continue amid coal region crowds.
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Report of Porto Rico quake sighting prompts cautious note
Washington reports briefly circulated of a severe earthquake in Porto Rico but no details were available. The insular affairs bureau and San Juan cable links failed to deliver confirmation, while a Cuba relay finally reached Washington with no definitive word. A Georgetown University seismograph logged a strong tremor starting shortly after midnight, about 1,000 miles from Washington.
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Turkey Seeks Separate Peace Through U S Mediation
London reports that Turkey has asked the United States to arrange a separate peace between the Ottoman government and the Entente Powers, with the claim stated as reliable by sources in the city. The development signals a potential shift in wartime diplomacy and allied negotiations.
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Survivors Tell Tales Of Otranto Collision Trade Route Tales
Survivors of the transport Otranto recount harrowing accounts after its loss in a collision with sister ship Kashmir on October 6. The disaster occurred between the Scottish and Irish coasts, prompting stories of courage and survival from the crews and passengers.
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Tragic Otranto Wreck Claims Hundreds of Lives
Survivors recount the collision between the transport Otranto and the Kashmir off the Scottish coast. Aboard were 346 American soldiers and 5 British crew members missing or dead. Bodies wash ashore near Islay as crews struggle to account for the disaster and its casualties.
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Corpora William Weidgenant
Chicago
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John Turdle
England
French Advance Near Vouzières Front In Champagne
Paris dispatch reports continued French progress in the Champagne front as German lines weaken. French troops and Americans approach the German base at Vouzières while Italian and French forces push on the Chemin-des-Dames. German HQ moved from Mezieres as a retreat pattern develops.
German Answer Coming From Berlin To Wilson Note
Washington reports via neutral coun tries say the German reply to President Wilson's three questions has been handed to the Swiss Minister in Berlin for transmission to the United States. State department has no information, but delivery is expected by Monday. The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine says the German answer will be published Sunday and describes extensive concessions hoped to gain a response.
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