Fierce Battle Rages at Cambrai as Yanks and French Advance
In St Quentin fierce fighting continues along the Cambrai front as French troops enter St Quentin and British alignments press forward. Gen Debeny and Canadian forces push past the St Quentin Cambrai road while advances near Urvillers Cerizy and Autry Wood widening the front with heavy resistance near German machine nests. British Haig reports huge gains as overall prisoners and guns tally rise for September.
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American Troops Hold Out Against Superior Numbers
American forces battle near the Argonne and Meuse fronts as they press an offensive against German reinforcements. Reports note gains at Montfaucon and surrounding terrain while German divisions are pinned down, though fighting yields little decisive depth.
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Allied and German War Front Reports From Argonne to St Quentin
Gen Pershing reports progress in the Argonne forest and along routes north of Exermont to Gensnes. Haig details gains around St Quentin Cambrai with assaults near Joncourt Estrees Le Catelet and Tilloy Sleicourt. Paris notes first army actions near St Quentin with canal penetration and Hindenburg line advances. Prisoners and guns captured rise with daily tallys.
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German War Report From Front Near Cambrai And Champagne
Berlin dispatch reports vigorous enemy attacks in Flanders and in and around Cambrai on both sides and in Champagne have been repulsed, according to the German official communication issued this evening from London.
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British Break Through Hindenburg Line Near Cambrai War Update
Allied forces push southeast of Serrgis and along the Cambrai–St Quentin front driving into the Hindenburg defenses. British First and Thirty-second Divisions seize Le Tran quay and its tunnel system, taking 500 prisoners amid harsh weather and stubborn German resistance. Belgian troops also report notable gun captures as the open warfare phase begins.
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British Forces Close on Damascus in Palestine Advance
London reports British forces marching north from Palestine have nearly surrounded Damascus. Cavalry units established on three sides, with about 1,000 prisoners and five guns captured from rear guards. Paris notes French cavalry advancing on Beyrout. Damascus, 60 miles northeast of the Sea of Galilee, is a historic railway hub and one of Syria’s major cities. Beyrout is Syria’s chief seaport, about 70 miles north of Acre. Population figures listed as 154,000 for Beyrout and Damascus.
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Work Hours Changed in Ten Departments in Washington
Government departments will stagger their opening hours starting tomorrow to ease streetcar congestion and curb Spanish influenza spread. Some open as early as 7:30, others as late as 9:30, after a conference between District officials and Dr. Rupert Blue. Deaths total 5 yesterday in the District. 23 to date, with 346 cases reported. Liberty Loan parades postponed. schools limiting actions with cold cases. district health officer Dr. William C. Fowler ill with a cold.
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Staggered Work Hours for Federal Offices Announced
Government departments publish new opening times effective tomorrow to reduce influenza spread. A.M. Bureau of printing and engraving 8 30 Labor 8 00 Agriculture 8 30 Commerce 8 30 Interior 8 30 Patent Office 8 30 Post Office 8 30 Pension Office 8 30 Treasury 8 30 War Risk Insurance hours to be announced separately.
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Staggered Government Hours Sways City Traffic Plan
Surgeon General Blue surveys city buildings for hospital use if needed as disease spreads threaten local facilities. Streetcar windows will be opened widely while five departments start at 8:30, two at 9:30, Labor at 8, reshaping daily routines. Beeler predicts the plan may be permanent during the week.
Artillery Fire Severe in Italy Front Report
Italian war office says artillery duels were intense across the Pasubio front Asiago plateau and Montello region in northern Italy yesterday. Hostile parties south of Mari attempting to near the Italian lines were dispersed by Italian forces.
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Princess Jewels Stolen While Motor Trip
Princess Rospigliosi formerly Miss Reed of New Orleans notified police in Milan that while driving from Satsomagegiore thieves stole jewels valued at 35000.
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Bulgarian Officers Killed by Troops Near Frontiers
London reports from the region east of Veles that Serbian forces defeated Bulgarians near Chareyo, splitting their troops. Inhabitants claim Bulgarian soldiers murdered officers who tried to stop their flight. Uskub was seized by French cavalry. communiques note engagements at Tzarevo Selo and losses as Bulgarians retreat. French cavalry entered Skoplie on September 29. In New York, Prans Rintelen, convicted bomber, begins a three year sentence in Atlanta under guard.
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Defeat of suffrage noted as Senate rejects war measure
The Susan B Anthony federal amendment failed to reach a two thirds Senate majority after five days of debate and behind the scenes bargaining. Thirty opponents and twenty six supporters were recorded with thirteen absent or paired, leaving the measure technically pending on the calendar for after the November elections. President Wilson pressed for passage but sway was limited.
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Vienna Seeks Peace With Berlin Party Turkish Isolation Fears
Armistice talk echoes from Budapest London and Washington with reports of Austro Hungarian pursuit of peac e in line with Germany Turkish leaders weigh terms while Berlin Moscow and London monitor rail links to Constantinople and Bulgaria and Roumania shift troops amid rising political pressure.
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