Wilson rejects peace with Germany and demands unconditional surrender
President Wilson declares no peace with the Kaiser or Austria-Hungary and insists on victory and terms set by the United States and its allies. He calls for complete German surrender, end to atrocities, return of Alsace Lorraine, and continuation of the war under allied military supremacy.
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German Socialists Press Demands at Munich Convention
In Munich a gathering of German socialists publicly demanded drastic changes and called for the abdication of current leaders during a convention. The宣 attendees urged reforms and greater political action.
Allied Armies Advance Toward Ghent in Major Offensive
Allied forces drive a wide front counterattack across northern Belgium. Reports say advances near Lille and Ghent with gains around Roulers and Isgehem, Lendelede, and Courtrai rail hub. German positions retreat as artillery clashes continue.
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Armistice Demands Grow In Senate War Talks
Senators across states pressed for unconditional surrender of Germany as the path to peace. Lodge proposed a resolution barring talks with Berlin except on surrender terms while New Indiana and Brandegee Connecticut urged no peace without self rule for Poles and Slav peoples. Cummins warned a Germany spared punishment would threaten future peace, as debate echoed on Capitol Hill and in the House adjourned without action.
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War Chief Warns No Letup In Supplies Push
Secretary of War Baker, returning from a study of the western front, warned that regardless of peace proposals the United States must continue sending men and matériel to the front. He urged the nation to support the army until victory is secure.
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Paris Defenses Bonds Set Record in September Fortnight
The French minister of finance reports that defense bonds subscribed in the last fortnight of September totaled 180 million dollars, surpassing the previous fortnight by 90 million. The September total reached 212.6 million dollars, a new monthly record.
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Forest fires devastate Minnesota towns. death toll rising
Governor Burnquist directs rescue efforts as fires sweep Schultz Lake region and Moose Lake. More than 300 burned or suffocated there. three counties devastate. Dozens of towns erased including Cloquet Brookston Pine Lake Corona Adolph Wright and Nettle River. Death toll feared near 1000 with 1000 more unaccounted. Relatives search ruins. relief trains evacuated injured and destitute. The loss runs into millions with Duluth area alone about 1 million.
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TWO U. S. SAILORS ARE LOST IN SEAPLANE ACCIDENTS
The Navy Department announced two sailors are dead. D. C. McKinney of St. Louis was killed in a seaplane crash on October 4, and Edward Deighan of Cadberry Ireland, a U S Navy Reserve aboard the Mercury, drowned on October 7.
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Lenine and Trotzky at Odds In Berlin Dispatch
Berlin reports a major rift between Russian premier Lenin and Foreign Minister Trotzky over alleged counter revolution support. A Copenhagen dispatch to Exchange Telegraph notes the dispute as the two leaders clash during postwar turmoil.
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Laon citizens greet Mangin as French troops enter city
In a joyous scene 6000 Laon inhabitants flood gates to hail General Mangin as he enters the city at 7 80 o clock. The mayor and 600 captives were freed, and the tri color flags rise from the Laon cathedral as Germans retreat from the forest of St Gobain. The Portuguese government proclaims a siege state across Portugal with the president taking command.
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Transport Is Sunk at Hoboken Dock
Special to Evening Journal reports an American troop ship the America sunk at her Hoboken dock this morning while Ostend is reported captured. In Munich the German Socialists convene and demand abdication of the Kaiser and Crown Prince with calls for drastic shifts in wartime peace policy.
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Transport sinks at Hoboken dock with crew missing
Special to Eventing Journal reports the American transport America sank at its Hoboken dock with no warning. The cause is unknown and 35 to 40 crew members are missing while troops on board were safely removed.
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Ostend Taken by British Says London Telegraph
London dispatch reports the Belgian coast city of Ostend, a major German U boat base, captured by British forces. The claim notes Ostend on the coast facing the North Sea and long a key naval target in the war.
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Wounded by Airplane Gun at Camp Mills
Soldiers at Camp Mills Long Island faced a fatal and serious wound when a machine gun mounted on a flying airplane discharged by accident. Private William H Hall died from a head wound while Leutenant H M Larry Private W H Brown were seriously wounded. bullets hit a campfire house and endangered nearby homes around Mc Leanshorne Ti Waterbury LI areas and the aviators fled unaware of the damage.
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Illinois Theaters Closed Indefinitely in Influenza Campaign
Chicago and other Illinois theaters including moving picture houses will close for an indefinite period. The executive committee of the emergency commission formed to combat the influenza pneumonia epidemic ordered the shutdown and also halted pledge meetings and night schools, while public schools with medical inspection remain open.
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Turkey Must Seek Peace With Entente Says Cabinet
Amsterdam dispatch dated October 1 reports the new Turkish cabinet led by Tewfik Pasha has begun peace efforts with the Entente due to the military situation. The central powers asked Turkey to await the Wilson note exchange, but Turkey has not replied yet.
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