Wilsons reply to German peace talks reads as a sword
A compact wartime message from President Wilson poses three propositions to Germany on terms for peace and armistice, and questions German leadership. The piece contrasts the German people’s suffering with the allies’ resolve, predicts doom for the Kaiser regime, and portrays a two‑front race of destruction between allied forces and German resistance.
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Wilson
Germany
Germaine
Grant
Max Symilian
Vereniyot
Hohenzollern
Hohenzollerns
Wood‘row Wilson
Liberty Loan praise of Belgium and Serbia in war effort
In a Washington style tribute, the piece extols Belgium and Serbia as vital Allied allies. It recalls Belgium’s 1914 heroism at Liege and Namur and Serbia’s endurance at Prisrend, urging that the first standards in Berlin be those of King Albert and King Peter. It notes American aid, influenza fears, and wartime resilience, stressing unity and justice among the Allies.
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Liberty Loan
New York
Ford@t
Belgium
Serbia
Albert
Liege
Namur
Maubueger
Paris
Bismarck
Moltke
France
Marne
Europe
Prisrend
Peter
Berlin
Germany
Submarine Situation Report Edges Toward Confidence
British and American assessments from Sir Eric Godden indicate Germany’s U-boat production has risen, but Allied defenses have kept sinkings steady and troop transports unharmed. Dover straits remain submarine free, Ostend and Zeebrugge bases inhibited, Wilhelmshaven the main base with limited open‑ocean operations. U‑boats shift from menace to manageable nuisance for the war effort.
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United States
Eric Godden
British Admiralty
Sir Eric
Germany
France
Straits of Dover
Fingland
Flanders
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Belgian
Wilhelmshaven
Going Concern for War Bureaus and Efficiency
The essay argues war agencies should balance output and normal industry. Excessive orders can hurt revenue and fuel use, hindering wartime goals. It warns against overzealous restrictions that disrupt daily life and stresses maintaining the U S as a going concern while pursuing victory. It notes Austria risks losing credibility if not cautious.
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United States
America
Germany
Sir Edward Holden Defends Bank Fusions in England
Sir Edward Holden argues in London that large bank amalgamations are essential postwar to finance raw materials and reconstruction. He compares Britain with Germany and the US, urges broader consolidation to keep London as a leading financial center, and warns against mere overseas branches. Holden, a Manchester native and prominent banker, rose from clerk to baronet and remains a devoted student of banking and economics.
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Sir Edward Holden
England
Lord Reading
London
Edward
War Finance Corporation
United States
Darlehnskassen
Germany
Great Britain
Sir Edward
Deutsche
London City, Midland
Ngland
Manchester
Ape
Heywood
Lancashire
House of Commons
Inner Temple
Owena College
Trinity College
Cambridge
Surrey
Chertncy
the Grange
William Casale
Aberdeen
Proceedings in Brief Senate Finance War Costs and Army Plans
Senate gains a noon session after adjournment. Finance committee cuts the distilled spirits beverage rate from eight to six forty per gallon while nonbeverage rate stays at three twenty. Doubling on wine and beer remains. Senator Jones probes brewery funding and press costs. Public Buildings Commission hears Otto M. Eidlitz on cost plus contracts. Army artillery program seeks extra funds and TB hospital expansion gets urgent aid.
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House
Jones
Washington
United States Housing Corporation
Otto M. Eidlitz
Public Buildings Commission
Housing Corporation
War Department
Ordnance Bureau
Appropriations Committee
Public Health Service
Public Buildings Committee
Overtime Pay Rules Adopted for U S Sailors
Sailors in the U S merchant marine will receive overtime pay for sea work under new rules from the United States Shipping Board. The rules align with Emergency Fleet Corporation practices, suspend overtime during emergencies, and set precise duties and living standards, including sanitary berths and clearly defined hours.
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America
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
More Pay Carries More Fare Board Warns Suspension Likely
The national war labor board warned that in cases where labor groups oppose higher streetcar fares, the entire award including wage increases may be suspended. In a letter to John B. Alpine, acting AFL president, the board noted New Orleans unions planned to oppose fare increases after a 70 percent wage rise for conductors and motormen, saying justice may require suspending the whole award pending rehearing.
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National War Labor Board
John B. Alpine
American Federation of Labor
New Orleans
Express Rate Hearing Opens on ICA Hearing
The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a hearing on American Railway Express Company rate requests. They seek increases of 16 cents per hundred pounds on first class, 12 cents on second class, and 10 cents on commodity rates, claiming a total raise of 23.679 million dollars with roughly 97 million from short hauls, split equally with the railroad administration to fund wage gains for employees. Shippers protest the local transport burden and urge the entire increase to go to the express firms rather than the railroad administration.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Express Company
Railroad Administration
Women Join Labor Boards For Expanded War Roles
The Department of Labor authorized adding two women to each State advisory committee of the United States Employment Service and two women with full voting power to every community board. The aim is to increase women's influence in war labor policy and ensure women work only at suitable jobs.
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Department of Labor
United States Employment Service
Americans Held by HMS Identify POWs and Civilians
The adjutant general’s office reports 1480 American expeditionary forces identified as prisoners of war in Germany as of October 5. An additional 220 civilians in Germany have been identified, with 61 held in Constantinople.
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Germany
Adjutant General of the Army
Constantinople
Condensed Washington Time-Table For Trains To Principal Cities
The Washington Post presents a condensed schedule from Washington to major cities with daily variations. Connections exist in Chicago for western points. Departure times listed reflect railroad announcements and may change.
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Washington Post
Washington
Chicago
Atlanta
Baltimore
RB. R
Bobton
Cincinnati
PR. R
Cleveland
Columbus
Detroit
P. R. AR
Indianapolis
B. Louis
Key West
Louisville
Pm .C
Pittsburgh
Army Orders With Officers Assigned to Forts and Camps
The following officers proceed as listed: First Lieut. R. F. Lussier Fort Omaha, First Lieut. W. L. Berry Camp Humphreys, Capt. J. H. Buckley Pompton Lakes New Jersey, First Lieut. M. K. Bryan Dover New Jersey, Capt. G. A. Fernley Boston, Capt. F. G. Lauler city, Capt. L. W. Vidler Camp Humphreys, Maj. A. R. Cocke Fort Sill, First Lieut. H. R. Dougherty Camp Pike, and Capt. E Wheeler Fort Douglas.
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Fort Omaha
W. L. Berry
Camp Humphreya
J. H. Buckley
Pompton Lakes
N. J
M. K. Bryan
Dover
G. A. Fernley
Boston
F. G. Lauler
Thin City
L. W. Vidler
Camp Humphreys
A. R
Sir Arthur Yapp On Tour For War Work Campaign
Sir Arthur Yapp head of the YY MCA of Great Britain, with Lord Reading and Sir Henry Babington-Smith, begins a U S tour promoting united war work by seven groups including the National Catholic War Council, Knights of Columbus, War Camp Community Service, Jewish Welfare Board, American Library Association and Salvation Army. He will visit Washington October 26 37 Richmond October 25 to November 2 and other Southern points. He calls the work a vital touch of home for allied troops overseas.
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Arthur Yapp
YY. McA
Great Britain
Lord Reading
Henry Babington-Smith
British High Commission
America
United War
National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
War Camp Community Service
Jewish Welfare Board
American Library Association
Salvation Army
Arthur
Washington
Richmond
Sir Arthur
Soldiers to Vote in Camps
Regulations announced by Acting Secretary Crowell allow army personnel in home camps to vote in state primaries or general elections. Election officials can establish headquarters in camps to register servicemen and collect ballots. State political representatives may appoint observers. Voter education literature may be distributed, but campaigning material to influence choice is prohibited.
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Crowell
Marines Christmas Parcels Under Army and Navy Rules
Army regulations for Christmas packages to American soldiers overseas extend to Marine Corps members in the American Expeditionary Forces. For other Marines, standard Navy regulations apply. Abroad shipments must mail by November 20 and include address tags from four Red Cross chapters.
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Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Foural Red Cross
Davis' Succession Held Back During Berne Conference
The solicitor general to succeed John W Davis will not be named until after the prisoners of war conference in Berne Switzerland. Davis, attending as an American delegate, will retain the solicitor general post throughout the conference. The Department of Labor announced Henry Hrue re as Federal director of the United States employment service for New York.
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John W Davis
Great Britain
Berne
Switzerland
Davis
Henry Hruere
Ne York
United States Employment Service
State of New York
Department of Labor
Washington chat on postwar policy and daylight saving
Senators Gerry Pittman and others discuss postwar economic readjustment and the need for congressional action. They emphasize a Democratic majority in Congress to back President Wilson, debate daylight saving and fiscal policy, and reference foreign affairs and peace prospects.
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Péter G. Gerry
Rhode Island
Congressional
Special Commission
Key Pittman
Nevada
Willard
Gerry
Weeks
Overman
House
Senate
Wilson
Temas Eee
Dent Wilson
Tim
Orneress
France
Andress
Roan
West
Amd
Congress
Lamof
Conor
Mae
Hs Iiberty Congress
Italy Honors U S Generals Gran Croce award conferred
The King of Italy awarded the Gran Croce to Generals March Pershing and Ellés, described as the oldest high military order within the Italian government. The honor was transmitted to General March by the Italian Ambassador. Archives.
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Italy
Unoon
March
Pershing
Ellés
Gran Croce
Gen March
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