Italians Push Toward Udine as Austrian Fifth Army Is Cut Off
British forces seize Sacile and advanced Italian armies press along the Piave toward Aviano and Udine. Austrian retreat accelerates as the Tenth Army maneuvers to sever the Fifth Army while Allied troops capture prisoners and shell bases across the Venetian plain. The campaign sees heavy fighting at bridges, Monte Cramon, and Bassano with Italian gains and stricken towns reported. King Victor Emmanuel travels to direct relief amid influenza hardships.
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Livensa
War Office
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Sactie
Victor Emmanuel
Ailiea
Conegliano
Monte Cramon
Sacile
Aviano
Wey
Udine
Fifth
Norfolk's Car Service Cut Off
Norfolk Virginia November 1 Only crippled traction and power services are promised for four or five days after the feed pump broke down and two boilers were put out of commission at the main power plant. Trolley service ceased, plants closed, and stores darkened as crews work to repair the system. Enlisted electrical construction men in the fifth naval district join the effort to build a feed wire from Richmond to Norfolk to secure additional current.
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Norfolk
Fifth Naval District
Richmond
Negro Women Step Up For War Effort In Norfolk
In Norfolk on November 1 500 Negro women volunteered to replace men in fight manual work to free personnel for government duties in the fifth naval district. A thousand more pledged to use spare time to curb slackers. A provisional naval camp will be set up to enforce discipline for violators under Commander Price. Electricians at Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co resume work as operations normalize after wage talks.
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Fifth Naval District
C. B. Prica
Price
General Burleton
Piama
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Aircraft scandal probes reach grand jury in Washington
Charges against three army officers for dealing with firms they had financial interests in could be laid before a federal grand jury in Washington. Lieut Col J G Virscent, Lieut Col George W Mixer, and Lieut Samuel El Vrooman Jr face possible imprisonment and fines if substantiated. Reports say other officers are under investigation, with Senator Thomas and Representative Fess weighing in on oversight and accountability. Chicago indictments expected in connection with the aircraft scandal.
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Charles B. Hughes
Department of Justice
Washington
J. G. Virscent
Packard Motor Car Company
George W. Mixer
Curtiss Airplane and Motor Corporation
Lieut
Samual Ei Vrooman, Jr
S. B. Vrooman Company
Philadelphis
Baker
Hughes
Col. E. A. Daeds
Bureau of Military Aeronautics
War Department
George C. Bguler
Deeds
Senate
Department
Nvestinateant
Nto
Armistice terms spark turmoil as Allies guard Turkey
Reports detail six Armenian vilayets’ potential Allied occupation powers and a noon October 31 1918 armistice deadline. The foreign office denies any secret clause linking Turkey to Armenia. In London, British officials predict Allied eastern offensives while Norfolk narrates city guards patrolling after rioting tied to sailors.
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Turkey
Armenia
Foreign Office
Norfolk
Ashburner
Dewitt Cooman
Verdun Front Bold Artillery Clash Reported On Meuse
General Persaing’s communique notes heavy artillery on both sides along the Meuse near Verdun. Italian front updates speak of widespread enemy bombardment, rapid Allied advances from the Brenta valley, and Italian units securing key valleys and coastal zones. Prisoners and guns captured rise, and plunder valued in billions.
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Verdun
Meuse
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Astico
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Ligenza
Tagliamento
Ancona
Brenta
Ponzaso
Bologna
Feltre
Quero
Plave
Belluno
Fadallo
Ferra d Alpago
Third Army
Csorle
Hoffman Co Keeps Wardrobe Pristine for Well Dressed
Well dressed men and women depend on the Hoffman Company to keep their apparel spick and span through meticulous cleaning and tailoring services. The article highlights the firm’s reputation for quality work and prompt, courteous service that preserves fabrics and enhances appearance.
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Hoffman Co
French American forces Launch Wide Front From Attigny Northward
French Fourth Army and American units press the offense along a broad front north and south of Yourieurs Attigny as British and Belgian troops support. Valenciennes and the Argonne remain focal points with heavy bombardment and advancing troops. Merger of Allied efforts intensifies along the Meuse and Aisne fronts amid persistent German resistance.
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Americana
Adana
Youriérs
Attigny
Guy
France
Belguza
Associated Press
Waa
Pache
Deynze-Avergham
Belguum
Gouraud
Aisne
Ardennes
Argonne
Falpin
Terron
Féakion
Tragic Subway Crash Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured
Eyewitness accounts describe a Brooklyn tunnel collision where a motorman lost control as a train entered the tunnel, sending a car into a concrete wall. Rescue teams, ambulances, and 1600 members of the Women’s Motor Corps aided victims. morgues reported about twenty five bodies by 10 o’clock.
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Franklin Avenue
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James Monatian
Brooklyn
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Rede
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Céhey
J Tunnel
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