American Bomber Fleet Delivers Major Verdun Front Hit
A large American bombing expedition attacked German cantonments between Vavrille and Damvillers south of Verdun. Over 200 Allied aircraft reportedly engaged 100 pursuit planes and protected bombers as they targeted munitions works and key military sites. Several German aircraft were shot down, with American losses noted but unclear totals. The operation was described as a high point in Allied air power, marking a significant strike against German forces on the Verdun front.
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Tis Amfraad
Jas of
Ateditior
Amrarvans
Sac Teopoprobubl
United States
New York City
Ernest Schuerch
Journalsts
Philadelphia
Father and Son Killed by Train in Iowa View
A father aged 27 and his son Tal ie Hauchens, both employed by Southern Airways, were struck by a northbound passenger train near Elekory Th and Vrowhead last night and killed instantly. The incident involved Louletressi and Reu, two names tied to the workers. Authorities report the men were aboard the track area when the fatal collision occurred.
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Washington
Lowa Way
Elekory Th
Vrowhead
Reu
Nmifourhens
Southernairway
Talie
Hauchens
Southern
72 Dead From Flu Heads of City Lists
A long list of names and addresses appears on the page as fatal influenza figures. Officials urge landlords to heat buildings properly to curb the epidemic. Commissioner Brownlow warns enforcement and potential seizures of uncooperative properties as part of a broad public health push.
Real Estate Brokers Back Rent Reform Push
Association of real estate brokers pledged support amid apparent retaliatory moves by some agents. Browning urged no retaliation, insisting warmth is needed for comfort of the sick and protection of the well under new rent protection legislation.
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Reeal
Com- Missioner
Browning
British Forces Enter Beirut After Turkish Evacuation
Beiruts chief seaport was found evacuated by the Turks as French and British warships entered on Sunday. British armored cars and infantry occupied the town by Tuesday amid an enthusiastic reception from locals. Prisoners taken by the Egyptian expeditionary force total over 75,000 with only about 17,000 of the Turkish Fourth Seventh and Eighth armies escaping. Many prisoners are in exhausted condition and are being cared for.
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London
Beirut
Syria
British War
New Prussian War Chief Named in Berlin Rumors
A semiofficial Berlin report says Prussian War Minister Gen von Stein has resigned and been replaced by Maj. Gen Scheuch. Gen Schenek has led the Berlin munitions department since August 14.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
von Stein
Scheuch
Schenek
Influenza Deaths and Local Losses Across Easton Area
Nearly 200 influenza cases reported in Easton area with multiple deaths. Annie M Stafford 35, wife of J Pawson Stafford, and Cora El mira Mercer 36 died at Emergency Hospital. Mercer to be laid in Denton. Lanhan Moore 15 buried from Wilmington, Del. William P Mason 26 died at Camp Sheridan IN. remains brought home to Queen Anne. Funerals delayed due to shortage of undertakers’ services.
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Aston
Annie M Stafford
J Pawson Stafford
Easton
Cora Elmira Mercer
Tull Mercer
Denton
East
William P Mason
United States
Camp Sheridan
Queen Anne
Judge J. B. T Thornton Dies in Manassas Va
Judge J B T Thornton who presided over the Sixteenth judicial circuit of Virginia from September 1907 until two months ago died at his home in Manassas Prince William county at 5 yesterday morning His funeral is set for 11 o clock Saturday morning He is survived by his wife Miss Fanny Bauder of Caroline county and his brother State Senator Roswell Thornton.
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J. B. T Thornton
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
Virginia
Manassas
Prince William County
Cambrai Laid In Ruin By German Vandalism
Canadian forces entered Cambrai as fires and explosions raged through the town. The cathedral and key buildings were ruined while civilians hid in cellars. Father Thier stayed to aid others. The Third Division crossed the canal and secured the city, completing a notable advance since Bourton Wood.
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France
Cambrai
Father Thier
Canal du Nord
Bour-ton Wood
Alles
Scheldt Canal
Alliswars
Ramillies Plicourt
Cuvillers
Newberry Republicans Ordered to Testify in Grand Jury Probe
In Newberry New York on October 109 Frank W Blair Allan W Templeton and Thomas Phillips were told by Judge Cushman to answer grand jury questions about campaign expenditures totaling 17000 in the Truman for U S Senate campaign in Michigan. The judge delayed the mandate until tomorrow to give counsel time to review the papers. The inquiry will continue with other witnesses as Swift Company beef sales in Washington DC for the week ending October 5 averaged 1960 per pound.
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New York
Frank W Blair
Allan W Templeton
Thomas Phillips
Truman
Newberry
United States
Michigan
Cushman
Federal District Court
Swift & Company
Washington
Ady. Arc
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