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Germany at Bay as Allies Press for Armistice
Analysis argues that Allied victories devastate Germany’s capacity to resist. With Austria Hungary collapsing, Czecho Slovakia closing train lines, and Turkish and Bulgarian frontiers vulnerable, the empire faces rapid military and political disintegration. The piece stresses the need for a strong central will in Berlin or inevitable unconditional surrender.
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District urges continued 10 oclock shop hours for war effort
Commissioners ask businesses to keep 10 am openings for 51% more months to ease morning congestion and support workers during the influenza period. The plan, aiding government needs, hinges on written pledges from shops to sustain staggered hours, improving transit and public comfort.
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Hughes report on aircraft program and its failures
Judge Hughes examines the failed air fleet program and the $640 million appropriation. The report cites irregularities, recommends court-martial for one officer and criminal charges for three others, and urges prompt action by War Department and Justice. It also notes positive gains in Liberty motors and improved organization.
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Michigan
Woods and War Echo Quiet Autumn Escape
An editorial urges escaping the war via autumn woods, promising peace and open air. It paints tranquil scenes of red and gold foliage, clear skies, and memory of freedom, contrasting with wartime clamor. It invokes sensory images of crisp air, sunbeams, and calm, urging readers toward mental respite.
Sir Charles Eliot crosses Siberia to Ekaterinburg
The article reports Sir Charles Eliot, Great Britain's Siberian High Commissioner, traversing Russia from Vladivostok to Ekaterinburg. It praises his journey as a hopeful sign for Entente aims, notes his prior roles, languages, and principled resignation, and discusses Luxembourg’s future and possible governance changes amid Allied concerns.
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Foreign Affairs
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$200 Million Credit For France Reported
The Treasury yesterday established a new credit of 200 million dollars in favor of France, raising the nation's total credits to France to 3,365,090,000 and the combined total for all loans to 7,733,978,666.
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Committees In Brief Report On November Actions
At 2 05 p m committees met and adjourned at noon today. They passed a joint resolution to continue the November appropriation in the food stimulation bill. A recess to November 12 was tentatively agreed with Republicans. The finance committee amended the war revenue bill to exempt luxuries and semiluxuries exported from the new excise tax. Morphandise rates in the excise tax section will not apply to manufacturing contracts made before September 3. Senator Wigther proposed a constitutional amendment by convention with two thirds support. A highway bill drafted by the Alabama highway commission would empower the Secretary of War to designate military highways with 100 million dollars for road work.
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Washington
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France’s Madame Barbou Thanks American Mothers for Support
Madame Barbou in France replies to 400 letters from American mothers thanking them for their sympathy and gifts for France. She honors Woodrow Wilson and shares gratitude, saying American sons are France’s brave allies and sends best wishes to mothers across the United States.
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Centralized help for soldiers under War Camp plan
The War and Navy departments through training camp activities commission ask War Camp Community Service to supervise YMCA National Catholic War Council Jewish Welfare Board and Salvation Army efforts near camps. From now on it serves as recreation and welfare admin for all community agencies and their activities.
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Will Not Segregate Negroes Denial by Labor Dept
The Department of Labor denied rumors of a colored bureau to enforce housing segregation for Negroes. The housing task for finding homes for Negro War workers at home and in other industrial centers remains administered by the United States Housing Corporation in cooperation with the director of Negro economics.
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Increase in Leaf Tobacco Held by Manufacturers Totals
Census report shows leaf tobacco held by manufacturers and dealers on October 1 at 1,264,883,788 pounds, up from 1,154,056,034 pounds a year earlier. Of the total, 920,296,973 pounds were chewing smoking snuff and export types, 27,628,107 in cigar types and 89,003,643 in imported stock.
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Trains to Principal Cities Timetable Overview
The Washington Post prints a condensed timetable showing departure times from Washington to major cities including Atlanta Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Louisville Memphis New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis and others. Timings vary by rail line with multiple daily options and changes announced by railroads.
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Army Officers Ordered to Report and Promotion Granted
A list of officers from multiple locations including Lakehurst Fort Monroe Fort Hancock Camp Humphreys and Camp Cody is issued with promotions and new orders. Major R H Brenneman of this city is promoted to major and directed to report to Fort Oglethorpe. A board at Camp Crane Allentown Pa will examine officers capacity conduct and efficiency. Ten days leave of absence is granted to Captain A P Wagner.
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Great Lakes coal program completed and eastern stocks bolstered
Fuel Administrator Garfield announced the Great Lakes coal program is virtually complete and that intensified winter storage will start November 16 in Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and New England. Western Pennsylvania coal will flow to the East easing shipments and ensuring reserves for by products and gas plants reliant on that coal.
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Fuel Administration
Candles and Cigarettes Supplied to World War I Army
The United States has equipped trench life in France since April 1918 with 175 million candles from the subsistence division, weighing about 15,000 tons and costing over 4.5 million dollars. It has also supplied 3 billion cigarettes for the year, enough for about two cigarettes per person globally.
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New Trench Rations to Reach Front in Air Tight Packs
Five million rations designed for 24 men each will be sent to the trenches. The packets, packed by the subsistence division, are air tight and resistant to sea attack. Contents include canned meat and salmon, soluble coffee, salt, pepper, hard bread, and enough tobacco for 24 men per day.
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Drop In Corn Prices Tied To Peace Talks And Permits
The food administration halts to lower torn corn prices citing peace negotiations and potential extra supplies from Argentina and South Africa. Inland traffic chief E Spans informed Senator Hitchcock that attributing the drop to the new permit system would be improper under current circumstances.
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Food Administration
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Nebraska
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Washington hotels scene warns on war politics
In a Willard Hotel dispatch observers discuss the looming House majority and Senate fate, cautioning that Republican critique of Wilson’s peace moves could reshape the 1926 election. Quotations cover women’s roles, party strategies, and calls for a clear War Department personnel survey to curb inefficiency.
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