Kaiser's Abdication and German Power Shakeup
The article argues the Kaiser faces abdication talks as the German empire nears collapse. It cites the Bavarian king's claim, the role of the general staff led by Moltke era figures, Ludendorff's resignation, and a shift from loyal Junker officers to broader middle-class ranks. It warns continued delays threaten disorder and anarchy unless peace talks begin with a legitimate authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaria
William II
William of
Germany
Gen. von Lydendorff
von Ludendorff
Kpiger
Berlin
Betake
William UH
William
Kaiser
German Empire
Russia
Sunday Reopening Sermon After influenza epidemic
The Washington churches reopen today after weeks of influenza disruption with special services signaling the end of quarantine. The sermon calls for humility before God and condemns brutal militarist idols while praising divine guidance through the war years and hopeful peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luther
Germany
Golethe
Schiller
Grimm
Schurz
Hohenselferns
Hindenburgs
Wilhelmstrasee
Wilhelm
Thor
Luthor
Marquesan Islands
Belgium
France
Hattle
Sugar Ration Rises to Three Pounds Monthly
The sugar ration is increased from two to three pounds per person per month, with a provision for a single monthly purchase per family. President Hoover cites public confidence and justified sacrifices, noting beet and cane sugar produc tion, better transport, and conservation enable the lift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Food Administration
Mr. Hoover
Record of World War I Liberty Loan Subscriptions
The article notes unprecedented oversubscription in the fourth Liberty Bond loan with Districts New York and others surpassing quotas. It cites over 21 million participants, potential total near 23 million, and hints at subsequent loans to finance wartime activities. It discusses expected peace talks and challenges in bond sales postwar.
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Federail Reserve
Bidston
Richmond
Washington
Lst
Treasury
McAdoo
Severos
Thair
Hash Saved From Ban by Amended Food Order
A wartime food order reversal allows hash, goulash, chub sandwiches, and other composite meat dishes after an earlier ban. The piece notes Hash’s popularity from Washington days of Senator Hanna and its role in boarding houses, praising Mr. Hoover as practical in rescuing it amid Democratic war measures.
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Vash
Food Administration
Hash
Mark Hanna
Washington
Senator Hanna
Upor
Hoover
Save Paper Urges Baruch War Board Rules
War Industries Board Chairman Baruch issues seven savings rules for business letters to conserve office stationery. Use single spacing, print on both sides, trim letterhead excess, prefer 16 pound paper, reuse backs for carbons, mail postcards for acknowledgments, and recycle spoiled sheets to cut waste. Rules align with government Office practices to save high grade paper for war needs.
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War Industries Board
B. M. Baruch
War the
Avetries Board
Han
Grey Egerton and Grenfell Twins Recall War Toll
Long feature recalls the Grey Egerton and Grenfell twins, famed American press icons photographed with May Cuyler and linked to the Grey Egerton lineage dating to 1617. It notes their famed circle, marriages, and heirs, and parallels their fate with wartime losses of other twin pairs, including Captain Hiverdale Chantel and the Grenfell brothers. It also honors Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia, highlighting his regency, service, and restraint before Serbia’s victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Wien
Liege
Grey-Egerien
Gly Reingtee
Phaip Gray
Howland Grey-Rodriex
Philip Gray-Ekerten
Grey-Egeorten
Pedpis
Atipiktic
Tor
May Cuyler
Z. Wayne Cuyiér
United States Army
Benjarrice
May
Grey-Egerton
Richard McCreary
California
Philip
Aimee Cumming
Rupert Clarke
Whitechepe
Philip Grey-Bygerton
Rowland Grey-Egerton
Catedon Gray- Berton
Dorsetshire Regiment
Bryan
Grey-Agerton
Grenfell Twins
America
New York
Leinland Society
Hiverdale Chantel
Ganeara
France
Ble
Francis
Ranelagh Pelo
Grenfell
Grey- Egerton
Vienna
Switzerland
Genela
Alsace
Alexander
Serbia
Peter
Albert
Belgium
Turkey
Bulgaria
Herosum
Germany
Soldiers Return as Wartime Expenditure Rises
The War Department reports 1,8689 sick and wounded among American expeditionary forces landed in the U S during the week ended October 5. The monthly total reaches 4,389, reflecting ongoing demobilization and medical recoveries.
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War Department
British destroyer actions off Ivleh coast noted
Encomanpee Ct 3 American sailors report from the British theater about a destroyer engagement near the Ivleh coast Sunday. Admiral Sis and the Navy Department extend gratitude to the Admiralty for the dispatches detailing Crevons and Randling’s crews. The official account praises bravery and seamanship under difficult conditions.
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Ivleh
Beorathry Deaiaio Cablad
Sis
Navy Department
Admiralty
Gimp
Lieut
Crevons’ Actigke
Randling
Deatroyer
Ekireme Y “Eallant
Cred‘ingle
Save 3 500 000 Tons of Coal By Conservation Pact
Three and a half million tons of coal saved in the six months by industrial power plants adopting fuel administration recommendations. National saving estimated at 25,000,080 tons daily? by universal adoption. Some plants report coal savings up to 25 percent, average around 10 to 15 percent, with largest gains in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New York, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Fuel Administration
Planta
Maneachusetts
Pennsylvania
Connestraut
Tripole
New York
Missouri
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsir
Large Army Meat Contract Approved by War Department
The War Department announced a $34,400,821.65 contract by the subsistence division of the Quartermaster Corps for army meat purchases. The agreement covers frozen beef, smoked and tinned meats and will be distributed among packers across the country as part of one of the largest meat expenditures in U S history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Quartermmeater Corps
United States
Evacuation Hospital In France To Be Led By Beane
Lieutenant Philip Behuler Beane will head the health aid sanitation division of the Mmermency Widet Corporation and then take charge of an evacuation hospital in France starting November 16. On retirement, the division’s workl will be taken over by the United States Public Health Services under an executive order issued by President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane Netives
Officials Named to Study Gold Production Stimulus
Secretary McAdoo appoints a committee to study gold production and ways to stimulate it. Albert Strauss of the Federal Reserve Board, Raymond Baker of the Mint, Emmet Boyle of Nevada, Edwin Gay for the War Trade Board, and Pope Yeatman for the War Industries Board join the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Ocopimittes Agnetating
Albert Btrauss
Pedtral Reserve Board
Raymond T. Baker
Mint
Emmet D. Boyle
Nevada
Edwin F. Gay
War‘trade Board
Pope Yeatman
War Industries Board
Wilson Street Renamed in Prague Amid Honors to Wilson
Prague dispatch reports Graben, Prague’s premier business street, renamed Wilson street. A Berlin Tageblatt cable notes plans in Trent and Trieste to erect monuments honoring President Wilson for supporting national self-determination.
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Ampterdam
Prague
Tageblatt
Berlin
Graben
Wilson
Rome
Irridantists
Trent
Trieste
Francis Goes to England for Surgical Operation
The State Department announced Ambassador Francis traveled from Archangel to England for a slight operation. The trip has no political significance and is for a needed surgical procedure that had been delayed at his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
State Department
Archangel
England
War industries board updates price sizing for shoes
The War Industries Board announced a four division price-sizing classification for shoes on Friday. The new class includes all shoes selling under $2 a pair, while the remaining divisions are Class A from 9 to 12 dollars, Class B up to 8.95 dollars, and Class C from 3 to 5.95 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
War Industries Bost
Training Measures for Older Conscripts in Wartime
Older conscripts aged 31 to 46 will receive milder training than younger men. Commanders are instructed to gradually build up their physical regimen to prevent injuries or overwork while preparing them for service, with emphasis on early stages of training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olér
Japan Ratifies Renewal of Arbitration Treaty with U S
Tokyo reports the privy council has ratified a renewal of the arbitration treaty between Japan and the United States. The action was announced during a Wednesday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Privy Council
Japan
United States
Train schedules and routes across major cities
A lengthy timetable lists departure times and connections for trains from Washington to Chicago and other cities. Entries cover Florida, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indiana, Louisville, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis with multiple daily slots and service notes.
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Sime Tabie
Iatae Yeev
Omintey
Adhe
Alc Tralee
Washington
Citepgo
Gity
Cay
Rati- Teledy
Flanta
Chicago
TAO Gm
Cinginnaty
Cleveland
P. BR
A& Mr
Calumbus
P. RF
D. Ai
Detroit
Indiana
St. Louis
Rey Weet
A. C0
Louisville
McMyris
Mi. Pho
Adelphia
St, Louis
P. RB. R
Army Orders Delineate Wide List of Transfers and Reports
A long list of officers is ordered to report or proceed to various posts including Fort Myars Fort Benjamin Harrison Fort Forrest Camp Forrest Port G Wright Philadelphia and Fort MacArthur California with captains majors lieutenants and others named and assigned to specific commands and postings across multiple locations. The notice names many individuals by rank and surname and notes the commanding officer to whom they report.
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Tollowa
CM. Schitus
Lieut
J. Adatin
HD. Bees
Lowe
W. A. Mark
W. Y. Humphrey
Maul
G. Obes
D. Heiner
BD. Ransom
D.owster
Bakehurat
GG Bayles
Wright
Gamp Codyi Blent
W. A. Aigmn
Bami
J. Mom. Brooks
Camm
Pike
Fruit
Gamp Muads
Snider
M. Burton
Purdue
R & Mergen
Fort Benjamin Harerlaony Zaeuta
BL. Minor
HO. Bewlby
Camp Forrest
Gap F
H. L. Corthei
J. C. Baker
Fort MacArthur
Cal
W. Mayer
Eb, Duncan
Brown
R. G. Sweffield
W. H. Long
C. Hosborne
C. G. Delwarte
L. B. Chapmen
A. E. Ginsburgh
H. L. Stebhel
C. E. Berry
C. MacFarlane
L. W. Fox
K. & Hayes
H. L. Williamson
Locomotives Rush to Support Pershing Abroad
Baruch Tella reports a surge in locomotive production in the United States and France as demand soars. Standard gauge locomotives are shipped in the thousands to France, with a 100 percent factory increase in three months and 144 built in the last week. The U.S. government ships funds and locomotives to support military transport, totaling about $200 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bears
Standard
France
Parachute Jumper Leaps From Fast Moving Plane
R W Borthel of an American air squadron training in Texas jumped from a plane a mile high in strong north winds. He released the parachute and landed safely, with a large American flag unfolding from the canopy during descent. The War Department calls the feat an act of special daring and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Bottiiell
Texas
War Department
Borthel
NEW PAPER CONTROL PLANS FOR NEWSPRINT
Government plan mandates distribution of newsprint to all newspapers to aid smaller papers. Ba rack of the War Industries Board backs the move, effective December 1 under a plan by the pulp and paper section. Government operation of mills is not planned. Haruch announced the inquiry found equitable distribution necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barack
War Industries Board
Bag Pean
Haruch
Jugoslav and Allied Interests Highlight Postwar Talks
A mix of quotes outlines Yugoslav frontier claims and plebiscite proposals for Trieste Istaria and Gorica. It also notes U S supervision of boundary votes and asserts self determination as a guiding principle amid postwar unsettled borders. Separate comments discuss Missouri loyalty in the U S Senate race and Palestine relief appeals amid World War I aftermath.
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A. Be
Regumo
Jugvaiav
Londos
Jugoslav
Tx Don
Jugoslav Pravistna
Agram
Cosetland
Trieste
Gorica-Gradieka
Istwia
Nopaen
Vomniak
Austria-~-Hu
Jugosia
Serps
Stevenas
Inge
Slave
Pr. Hinkovic
mid-Europess Union
Independence Hall
Philadelphi
Wner
Theas
Baltic
Adriatic
America
Gorica- Gradigla
Istria
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Junkers Country
Pop Redfield
Baruch
George
Duke of Clarence
Egerton
House of Lords
Philip Hgerton
Richward IV
Pailip
Marquise DY Fontanoy
Army
Retary
Wilson Street
Panewoe
War Industries
U. S
Texas Field
Hmailer
Loyalty Rules
Missouri Politica
Benjamin B8elaman
Willard
Joseph W. Polk
Béldon P Spencer
United States Senate
Haetem
President
Aaison
Clari
Imae
Clark
Decker
St Louis
Folk
Willey
Meyers
Kansas City
Palestine
Holy Land
Edward H. Savage
Pitela
Mronleara
Red Cross
JS. Finley
Fall
New Mexico
Bafford
Albuquerque
Fal
Great Britain
Tealy
Mengtor
Co. Roosevelt
Lodge
McKinley
Congress
Democratic Party
Anchlef
Surnam
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