President Wilson forms European mission with House Bliss Benson
The United States announces an American mission to Paris led by Colonel House with General Bliss Admiral Benson Joseph Grew Frank Cobb and Gordon Auchincloss. They arrive in Paris to join Allied talks on armistice terms and peace conditions amid Germany’s note accepting the fourteen points.
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John Edwin Netin
Washington
Wilson
Europe
State Department
France
Paris
B. M. House
Tasker H. Bliss
United States Army
Wm. 8 Benson
United States Navy
Joseph C. Grew
Berlin
House
Frank I. Cobb
New York
Colonel House
Gordon Auchincloss
General Bliss
United States
Supreme ‘War Council
Versailles
Colonel Trouse
Benson
Daniels
Coronel House
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Nike
Supreme Diplomatic Council
Americans Improving Positions North West of Verdun
American troops report improved positions on the left flank near Grand Pre as they mop up machine gun nests along the eastern Bois de Ormont. The enemy concentrates around Grand Pre farm and Grand Pree farm with new defenses from Briequenay toward Bois Burgogne as Yanks keep pressure on the Argonne Meuse front.
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Bert Ford
I. N.S
Verdun
Grand Pre
Grand Pree
Cunel
Grand
Bois de Ormont
Briequenay
Bois de Briequenay
Bois Burgogne
Argonne-Meuse
Diplomatic unity debated as war risks loom
United States officials weigh forming a supreme diplomatic council akin to a war body. France and Britain push for unity while US fears compromising independence and President Wilson. A compromise may allow a conference with emergency powers but no binding action without the President's approval. Colonel House will report back before final steps.
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Supreme Military Council
United States
Wilson
House
Austria to Negotiate with Czechs on Peace Options
Zurich reports Austria will negotiate with Austro Czechs after President Wilson's note on belligerency involving Czecho Slavs. Wilson insisted on nationalistic aims and let Czechoslovaks judge actions by Austria-Hungary. A separate Vienna crown council discussed Croat mutineers at Fiume and feared resistance to troops.
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Zurich
Austria
Wilson
United States
Austria-Hungary
Amsterdam
Vienna
Fiume
British Breakthrough Push Advances in Allied Offensive
British forces press on along the Western Front capturing 8 000 to 9 000 German prisoners over two days. Landrecies, Le Quesnoy and several towns fall as French units cross the Lys and advance between the Oise and Laon. German resistance fades before the Allied advance amid heavy combat.
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Landro‘cies
le Quesnoy
Robertsart
Beaudignies
Maing
le Paux
Chissignies
Somain Sur Monchaux
Ruesness
Crecy
Mortiers
Landrecies
Mons
Paris
Serre
War Office
Berlin
Harte
France
Flanders
Tbalgerock
Strooibure
Moerchinzen
Regian War Office
Flu Epidemic Eases in Chicago As Deaths Fall
Chicago reports influenza deaths at 224 and pneumonia 100 yesterday with 1,475 new influenza cases and 446 pneumonia cases. Northern parts show improving conditions while the south remains hard hit by the epidemic.
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Chicago
Death of Titusville Balloonist Reported by Eyewitness
Washington reports the death of Lieutenant C. J. Ross of the A E F balloon corps from Titusville Pa during a special mission. Eyewitnesses say an enemy air squadron set the balloon on fire during bombardment as Ross delayed to help a companion, his parachute catching fire and leading to fatal fall.
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Washington
Division of Military Aeronautics
C. J. Ross
A. E. F. Balloon Corps
Titustusville
Ross
Lhcut
Wreezee
American Balloon Corps
World War Era Dispatches From Vienna To Zurich
Daily dispatches report Austria ready to discuss with Czecho Slovaks after Wilson note. German public warned of Austria Hungary outcomes. Mutinies reported in Karlovicz and general Croatias revolt with Fiume seized. Serbia Montenegro evacuation ordered per Wilson terms.
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Amsterdam
Austria-Hungary
Wilson
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Fiume
Adriatic Sea
Hungary
Copenhagen
Vienna
Serbia
Montenegro
Italian Drive Opens Against Austro Hungarians Near Monte Grappa
The new Italian offensive centered on Monte Grappa west of Piave began yesterday. Italian gains include Monte Solarola and other summits as allied forces attack across a difficult mountain front amid reports of Austrian mutiny and unrest. Allied forces, including British and American units, push toward key positions near Cambrai, Maubeuge, Verdun, and along the Oise.
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Frank Charlton
Bretna
Piave
Monte Grappa
Ornie
Monte Solarola
Austria- Hungary
Bohemia
Fiume
Danube
Austria-Hungary
Marshal Foch
Europe
Diaz
Wassigny
Cambrai
Maubeuge
Valenciennes
Bcaillon
Vendeges Sur Ecaillon
le Quesnoy
Haiz
Raismes Wood
Mons
Meure River
Pershing
Wilson Appeals to Back Democratic Majority
President Wilson urged voters to elect a Democratic majority in both the Senate and the House. He cautioned a Republican win abroad would signal repudiation of his leadership and noted minority leaders in Congress are pro war yet anti administration. The election, in a critical period, would affect his ability to govern at home and abroad.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Senate
House
Congress
Austro-German Defeat on Balkan Front Thre At Three Towns
In the Morava valley Serbian forces defeated Austro-German troops again, capturing 290 prisoners and driving them from Parachin Varvazin and Beloushitza. A separate dispatch says the enemy is retreating in disorder toward the Danube after a three day battle on the Servian front.
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London
Balkan
Morava
Serbian War Office
Parachin
Varvazin
Beloushitza
Danube
Georgetown Seismograph Records Moderate Quake
A Georgetown University seismograph registered a moderate earthquake between 11:48 p.m. and 12:45 a.m. The epicenter was likely about fifteen hundred miles away, probably in South America.
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Washington
Georgetown University
South America
Local boards near completion of physical exams for 19 36 year olds
In Washington on October 25 the Provost Marshal General Crowder reported that three hundred eighty eight local boards have reached about ninety percent completion in the physical examinations of Class 1 men aged nineteen to thirty six.
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Washington
Crowder
Italians Reach Ornic River Capture Ground in Monte Grappa Sector
Italian forces strike in the Mont Grappa area west of the Piave River advancing to the Ornic River and seizing Monte Solarola and parts of Monte Prassolan and Monte Pertica. Islands in the Piave and other objectives were occupied with 2875 prisoners taken, including 34 officers. Weather hindering reports but crossing the Piave noted.
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Ornic River
Monte Solarola
Monte Prassolan
Monte Pertica
The
Piave
London
Mont Grappa
Piave River
di Pappa‘dopeli
Maggiore
Rome
War Office
Monte Grappa
Earle C. Reeves
Ln.s
Fiume
Prague
Austria
Asalone
Construction Division Authorized to Complete Assigned Projects
Washington October 25 The construction division of the army was authorized to finish several projects promptly The plan calls for a storage building at the National Cash Register plant in Dayton Ohio with 81000 square feet of floor space An expanded water system at Forelogthorpe Georgia at 363000 dollars and a transformation of the Carlisle Indiana school buildings for hospital use at 180000 dollars
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Washington
Army
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Forélogtethorpe
Carliste
Indiana
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania Saturday Rain Likely
The weather service reports unsettled conditions for Pennsylvania with rain possible tonight and Saturday. Cooler temperatures are expected as the weekend approaches.
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Washington
Penn
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Poche
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Vwendegies-Sur-Heuillon
Viendegiese-Sur-Ecaillon
Windy City
Titusville
Peage
von Burian
Agence Radio
Berno
Karlovicz
Karlovo
Basle
Switzerland
International News Service
MT. Grappa
Charlton’s Daily War Review
Ceorgetown
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