British Paper Praises German Reply as Shuffling Masterpiece
London papers react to Germany’s armistice reply with criticism and cautious analysis. Viscount Haldane argues Germany concedes in a roundabout way, while The Star and Evening News note a lack of firm peace terms and warn of deceptive tactics. The Washington Post reports on British sentiment and the U S stance.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger
Zendon Rttt
London
Evenue
Ravette
Alan
Ted Ares
Tora
German Reply to Wilson Seen Unsatisfactory by American Press
The American press deem Germany’s note to President Wilson unsatisfactory while noting it as the best paper among the rest for yielding little. Editorials across Providence, Portland, Birmingham, Houston, Atlanta urge decisive terms, unconditional surrender, and blame for the stalemate on German leadership.
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Wilson
Berlin
Lord Northcliffe
Providence Journal - Toe
Ofshavur
Germany
Nourishment Key to Rebuilding Body Strength
Recovery from acute disease hinges on adequate nourishment rather than superficial stimulation. Proper feeding restores strength and power to the body, supporting the immune response and healing process.
Senators Ask For War Funds For Defense Bill
Secretary Baker and Gen. March testified before the Senate appropriations committee in executive session to explain War Department items in the 6 billion dollar military deficiency bill. They heard requests including 126 million for ship construction, totaling 3.004 billion, and an ordnance estimate of 2.5 million for damages from the Morgan New Jersey shell plant explosion. Baker also proposed 1.65 million for miscellaneous items and Labor asked for 1 million to cover extra expenses.
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Gen. March
Senate Appropriations
War Department
House
Senate
Congress
Shipping Board
Senate Appropriations Committees
Ordnance Department
Morgan, NJ
Department of Labor
Yanks Take Hill 299 In Meuse Front Action
American forces pressed through shelling and captured Hill 299 near Bantheville wood during the Meuse push. About 150 German prisoners were taken as the Americans overran positions and continued efforts to break the German line northward to the North Sea. German troops admitted heavy losses amid stiff resistance and anticipated more fierce opposition ahead.
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Boia de Rappe
Bantheville Wood
Meuse Am
North Sea
Rent row delays food bill as Pomerene amendment stands
Senate insists on the Pomerene rent profiteering amendment delaying the food stimulation bill and a July 1 nationwide prohibition. House managers refuse to include rent provisions for District of Columbia. Conference reconvenes to seek compromise while grover wet senators push to avoid ceding. Senate and House leaders argue over who can yield, with Pomerene and party leaders backing retention.
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Senate
House
Washington
Gore
Smith
Georgia
Pomerene
Thomas
Colorado
Phelan
California
Ben Johnson
House District Committee
Senate District Committee
Consul General Timayenis Dies in Brookline Massachusetts
Brookline October 21 Consul General Timayenis longtime Greek official for Boston and New England died here aged more than fifteen years in the post He came to America more than forty five years ago and was decorated by the Greek government with the cross of the Saviour.
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Timayenis
Brookline
Mass
Demosthenes T. Timayenis
Greece
Boston
New England
America
Dr Albert H Zimmerman DE Thanks Liberty Loan Volunteers
Dr Albert H Zimmerman DE expresses personal thanks to volunteers for aid in the fourth Liberty loan drive. gratitude notes music and general assistance were appreciated.
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Albert H. Zimmerman DE Gives
Turks Discuss Wide Reforms In Constantinople Plan
Amsterdam dispatch reports public opinion in Istanbul favored peace with the Entente, then shifted after Prince Max's Reichstag speech. Proposals include making Constantinople a free port and dismantling Dardanelles fortifications with Turkish capital remaining there, plus autonomy for Arabia Syria Armenia and the Jewish zone in Palestine.
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Amsterdam
Constantinople
Weser Zeitung
Bremen
Turkey
Max
Reichstag
Party of Union and Progress
Dardanelles
Arabia
Syria
Armenia
Palestine
Independence of Hungary pending manifesto to Hungary
Amsterdam reports Emperor Charley will issue a manifesto stating Hungary will gain economic independence and keep its own army and diplomatic corps. Budapest correspondent notes the proclamation will declare Hungary’s independence forthcoming. Universal Service mentions a separate peace forecast between Hungary and Montenegrin powers and America.
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Associated Preas
Amsterdam
Oat
Charley
Hungary
Budapest
Rheniah Westphallian Gazette
Berne
London
Universal Service
America
Death notices from 1918 Virginia and Michigan obituaries
Died Anna A. Coberth in Vienna Virginia at 90 wife of the late George Coberth. Funeral to be announced. Conrad John W. Conrad died October 19 1918 aged husband of Jessie P. Conrad and father of Fred W. and Bertha M. Conrad. Private funeral from 615 F Street NE October 23 at 2 PM with interment at Glenwood Cemetery. Fair Ella Mah Fair died October 19 1918 in Detroit wife of Judson H. Fair daughter of A. H. Jaeger. Private funeral from parental home October 23 at 8:30 PM with interment at Glenwood Cemetery.
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Glenwood Cemetery
Fair
Detroit
Mich
Mre
Ella Mah Fair
Judson
A. H. Jaeger
Seaton Street
Tueasay
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