Allies near Lille retreat repulsed at Dixmude, Berlin reports
Berlin says Allied forces retreat near Lille and repulsed at Dixmude amid heavy bombardments along the Belgian coast. German troops move heavy guns toward Ostend and Middelkerke to silence British ships as battles rage along the coast and near Nieuport and Bruges.
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Ohio Herrick Boom Spectation In Canton Rally
The Washtigen Post notes a Canton rally where Theodore Burton is praised as Republican presidential candidate with William Borah suggesting a waiver in his favor. Myron T Herrick emerges as favored by Working party groups, while Harmon's aid backs Cox. CONTINUED ON NINTH PAGES.
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Carman Denies Fatal Shot Allegations In Trial
Mrs Florence Conklin Carman testifies in a Long Island supreme court defense denying she murdered Mrs Louise Bailey. She recounts details of the Carman home night, admits installing a phone device, and says she was not insanely jealous of her husband while describing her reactions after the shooting.
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Lille in Ruins as German Forces Occupy City
The Daily Telegraph reports Lille as a mass of ruins with fires destroying the railway station, prefecture, Grand Hotel, Lycee, and many churches. German troops entered amid bombardment, hoisted the flag, and faced French resistance before retreating at sunset. civilians fled toward Roubaix as flames and shells caused further destruction.
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Russians Shatter German Offensive and Oil Ship Saga
Petrograd reports rapid German retreat from Warsaw as Russian artillery finds little fortification damage at Ivangorod and bridges. In Galicia, heavy fighting continues near Przemysl with 30 officers, 2,000 soldiers captured. British seizure of American oil ships prompts diplomatic responses. Wright appointment clears Senate objections. peace treaties with Paraguay and Sweden ratified. Panama Canal Zone boundary accord noted.
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Laskey Confirmed as United States Attorney for District of Columbia
Senate held executive session after adjournment became impossible and confirmed John E Laskey as United States attorney for the District of Columbia. A DOJ inquiry found no justification for charges against him. Frederick L Siddons awaits subcommittee review for a Supreme Court seat. with a possible November 1 start if confirmed.
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German General and Staff Killed by Shell Near Middelkerke
Special to The Washington Post Locally at Flushing on October 22 Gen von Trip and his staff were killed by British naval fire at Leffinghe near Middelkerke. They stood in a group when the shell struck their midst killing the general and his aides.
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Filibuster Holds Up Adjournment Amid Push for Relief
Southern senators led by Hoke Smith block adjournment seeking financial relief for cotton states. President signs war revenue bill after a swift dash to the Capitol. Filibuster continues, with no quorum in sight as Congress teeters toward indefinite session status.
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Allies Fall Back Near Lille In Persistent Yser Fighting
Berlin reports heavy action along the Yser Canal with British force and sea artillery. German dispatches say enemy ships assist, Lille area still contested, and Allied attacks near Thiaucourt repulsed with French losses. Western front steady with German offensive at several points.
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14 000 Income Tax Dodgers, 957k Returns Filed
Treasury figures show 14 000 tax dodgers amid 957 598 returns for the fiscal year just ended. Estimates had projected 420 000 taxable incomes, with 79 420 returns in the range of 2 000 to 41 002 dollars, leaving a large gap and prompting a renewed revenue-detection push.
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