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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson rejects Austria's bid for an armistice and a separate peace. He states Austrian nationalists must have Sherry as well as autonomy, while Swiss reports note a panic on the Berlin Stock Exchange after his decisive stand.
Allied troops have occupied Zeebrugge and Bruges as the Belgian coast falls to the Allies. Reports say Ghent is eight miles away and Germans retreat toward Courtrai and Ghent while aiming to avoid a larger trap. French and Belgian forces push from the front toward Devuze and Thielt with significant resistance in northern Belgium.
Reports from Flushing describe fumes spreading toward Bruges as Zeebrugge is partly in flames. The fires were marked by terrific explosions indicating German destruction of munitions dumps and hangars.
The Czechoslovaks submit their declaration of independence to President Wilson denying ties with Austria-Hungary. Professor Masaaryk signs as president of the new provisional government, marking a clear break from Austria-Hungary and the formation of a Czech state.
Reports from Paris state a large Jewish mass meeting in Vienna on October 14 urged admission of Jews to the league of nations with equal rights to all other races and demanded representation at the peace conference.
London report says Marshal Foch told Haig the British breakthrough along the Hindenburg line prompted a German peace offer. The Manchester Guardian correspondent notes the claim is learned in an unquestionable way.
Washington reports the Supreme Court will prolong its recess from October 21 to October 28 because of an influenza epidemic. The action extends the court’s pause while public health concerns loom.
Paris reports from La Liberte that a Berne meeting on October 7 involved top German espionage and propaganda figures. The discussion centered on a staged truce to allow Belgium and French territory to be evacuated, with a plan for a renewed spring 1810 war and strategic withdrawal.
Paris reports joyous scenes as Haig’s troops reach Lille ending a four year German occupation. Refugees flood Place de la Concorde singing the Marseillaise while Lille crowds cheer and salute the liberators. Many locals fled. valuables and houses left stripped. destruction described in retreat shows selective targeting of military items.
Destruction of Lille pitheads and widespread flooding fears threaten mines across the district as population evacuations expand. Reports claim German bombs hit cellars in Iseghem where civilians hid. Farmland and orchards remain, while retreating forces reduce artillery use. Saloniki dispatch notes Greek troops retook Greek Macedonia from Bulgarian and Turkish control.
American engineers spearheaded an assault northwest of Verdun near Cunel driving Germans from the crest and northern slopes. The operation marked the largest engineer force on the front and showcased their first all engineer attack with heavy machine gun fire and strenuous push to consolidate positions and capture prisoners.
Reports from Berlin and Basel describe German Independent Socialists marching in Unter den Linden, with Marseillaise sung by demonstrators and police clashing with sabers. The event follows rumors of front unrest and protests against Emperor Wilhelm II and Hindenburg while a German war cabinet holds long sessions in Berlin.
Observers here expect the German response to be dispatched next week after the Reichstag session. Approval by the German People's representatives is anticipated to show the world the decision comes from official channels.
In the Paris chamber of deputies Premier Clemenceau faces pandemonium after Deschanel reports Bruges occupation. He vows the battle continues and declares the victory opens grand hopes with liberty triumphing over tyranny, as deputies shout support.
Des Moines October 19 Gov. Harding is confined to his home with Spanish influenza announced by his office. Physicians say pneumonia is unlikely as no complications have developed.
Salt Lake City Utah October 19 former United States Senator Thomas Kearns mining magnate and railway builder died at his home following a stroke suffered several days ago.
Vienna reports Emperor Charles announces plans to reorganize Austria on a federal basis. He says no union of Austrian Poland with an independent Polish state and promises local autonomy for each nationality within its own territory. The manifesto urges peaceful cooperation and aligns with allied peace offers.
Special to Evening Journal from Berne Switzerland reports Germany continues to study President Wilson's latest note. Officials in Berlin are reviewing the communication and will take several days to respond. The note's handling sits with Germany's highest authorities as the crisis remains unsettled.
Chicago honors the Fourth Liberty Loan appeal as bells and whistles mark the moment at 11 30 with the city announcing it has met its quota. Local celebrations unfold across Chicago reflecting strong civic support and mobilization.
Chicago health officials ordered universal inoculation as influenza and pneumonia spread. Schools to run day and night for shots with 500000 doses from the Mayo Foundation expected. aim is 100000 injections daily. Total influenza cases reached 1970 with 244 deaths and 402 pneumonia deaths. Epidemic peak anticipated next week.
Lord Sydenham, a British fortifications expert, told Major General Kenly that 10 000 airplanes now are worth more than 100 000 ground troops and require less transport. He asserted air power can compel Germany to terms.
In Syria, Turkish forces retreating under Gen Liman von Sanders offer no opposition as British units move north of Homs toward Aleppo. A force of about 12 000 Turks is reportedly concentrated at Aleppo, with British forces advancing from the north.
Reported that Germany would propose Theksvls as the seat of peace talks if President Wilson’s conditions are accepted. The development centers on how to arrange a negotiative venue amid the peace process.
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