German Press Defiant To Last Amid War Reports
London dispatch reports German newspapers remaining defiant as World War I nears 1918 end. The Word Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung publishes an appeal from Prince von Buelow urging keeping the Kaiser. Lokal Anzeiger asserts a steadfast western front and calls for forged defense priorities in the south and southeast. The Berlin Tageblatt continues coverage.
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German Press Echoes Determination to Fight On
Gazette reports edged by Vossische Zeitung as Germans vow to defend national life and crush the enemy. Taes sische Rundschau claims no need to surrender yet if force is used. Western front briefing suggests Germany in the dark, retreating from a small French port and abandoning stores while Britain and Franco-American forces advance toward the Antwerp Louvain Meuse line.
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Big Ship Deal Possible For IMMC Tonnage Sale
New York reports that the British subsidiaries of the International Mercantile Marine Company received a concrete proposal from an English syndicate to sell its shipping tonnage on a basis that would wipe out bonded debt and leave between 125 million and 136 million dollars in the treasury. Directors view the offer favorably but require further discussion. a decision likely next week. Flu outbreak devastates Nome Alaska and Eskimo villages with many deaths. Nome residents suffer cold, and Fort Davis soldiers assist as cabins are broken into by relief workers.
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Atrocities mark retreat of German forces near Ghent
Associated Press report describes German retreat through Belgian westlanders with cruelty and destruction. In Ghent vicinity cruelties increased, noting Deynze south west of Ghent suffered similar atrocities and organized pillage by soldiers.
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Olive Tablets for Constipation by Dr Edwards
The ad touts Olive Tablets as quick relief from constipation and torpid liver. It notes Dr Edwards, a 17 year practitioner and calomel foe, discovered the vegetable laxative formula. Each night one or two tablets are suggested, with prices 15c and 26c per box.
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Destruction At Deynze Amid German Advance
Bavarian troops under Gen Ostrowski burn and loot during the Deynze retreat. Civilians die in battles and bombardments, including 34 burned in cellars after orders to seek shelter. Church square mined. civilians barred from the area.
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Palmer on German industrialism as a world peace threat
Philadelphia November 7 German industrialism is a menace to world peace equal to military autocracy, says A Mitchell Palmer alien property custodian in an address reviewing his office’s work. He warns the Germans will lose their U S built business and asserts autocratic control is seen in economics as in governance.
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Madrid cabinet quits after broad resignation to king
Premier Maura submits the entire ministry's resignation to King Alfonso after a long session in the chamber. In Rome, Victor Emmanuel elevates Gen Armando Diaz to general and Paolo Thaon di Revel to admiral, former naval chief of Italy.
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Italy Attacks Piave Front Surprise Shatters Dual Empire
Trieste reports a bold Italian assault along the Piave front stunning Austria-Hungary. Plans show Vienna sought to occupy Venice and even Milan. Italian warehouses and factories mapped for seizure. Wilson notes influence morale, sparking hope for liberty as censorship eases and pro Italy sentiment grows.
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War Foes Call for Curbs in Spending After Armistice
Democratic leader Senator Martin of Virginia said Congress will urge immediate curtailment of war expenses once Germany signs an armistice. He and other leaders favor reducing clerks in Washington and abandoning war related housing projects. Housing measures and rent control for the District face uncertain fate as Congress nears its March expiry.
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French envoy to visit Washington after Japan trip
Victoria dispatch reports the French ambassador to Japan aboard the Kamo Maru reaching port. The ambassador M M Delaney will confer with the United States cabinet in Washington before crossing the Atlantic on a hurried mission to France.
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British chemist chief dies after pneumonia attack
Lieut. Col. Harrison, controller of the entire department of chemical warfare, died today in London after pneumonia. He joined the army as a private in May 1918 and soon became connected with the chemistry research bureau. He developed protective gas attack apparatus and led the organization, showing irritant resourcefulness.
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Czecho-Slovaks Mobilize Amid War Call
Amsterdam reports that all men up to 26 in Czecho-Slovakia have been mobilized to the colors, including German Bohemia. Prague dispatch notes the move may target Germany, drawing Czech press comments that the mobilization is an act against Germany.
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Russians Appeal to Allies for Aid in Russian Crisis
The Russian ambassador Boris Bakhmeteff urged the United States and allied governments to act to prevent Bolsheviks from carrying out a plan to observe Sunday as Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre. He warned of preparations by Bolsheviks and German agents and proposed holding them to account before an international court if carried out. The appeal, signed by Provisional Government President Nicholas Avkeentias and Premier Peter Vologodsky, stresses that delays threaten Russia and other nations.
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Death of Thomas Hinckley in London and Washington funeral
A notice from London to Mr and Mrs Hubert Hinckley reports the death of their son Thomas Hinckley second secretary of the American embassy in Rome from pneumonia while on vacation in England. The body will be brought to Washington for funeral services. Hinckley was 300 years old and had served six years in diplomacy with postings in Madrid Vienna and Rome. He is survived by his parents a brother Ensign Robert Hinckley and a sister Miss Gladys Hinckley.
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Man Ends Life By Gas At Home In Northwest District
Alfred A. Mullin a 54 year old resident of 149 Adama Street Northwest died yesterday from inhaling illuminating gas. He was pronounced dead at Emergency Hospital after an ambulance transfer. Police details are vague and Coroner Negitt will hold an inquest today.
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Extension of Food License Rules Annotated
President Wilson moved to extend licensing to all warehousing operations storing food or feed for hire and to mills and manufacturers of corn oats barley rice oat flour buckwheat. Importers must license under the proclamation giving the food administration broader control over fats and oils. Unlicensed concerns in near beer and cereal beverages are included.
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