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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
5
The article describes President Wilson and officials reacting to Germany’s note. It notes mistrust of German motives, the Swiss translation difficulties, and debates on how the note should be received. It highlights doubts about Germany’s stated aims and the risk of misinterpretation in diplomacy.
German forces captured the 88 centimeter coastal gun at Dunkirk after the Belgian army pressured the front. The gun at Leugunboom near Ghistellas was taken undamaged. French detachments crossing the Lys repulsed a counterattack and improved bridgeheads east of the river as the Second British army held position.
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The Bank of Escaut from Bailleul to Helchin has advanced over 1500 meters between the Escaut and the Lye despite enemy resistance. This movement reflects a continued push with tactical gains amid opposition.
Senate judiciary subcommittee extended its inquiry into brewers propaganda to include all charges of legal political and publicity activities by brewery interests. Hearings postponed until after the November elections. George Creel asked for a hearing on wasted funds, while Senator Overman said the committee has information that Alexander Konta involved via his letter to Dr Dernburg before U S entry into WWI. Konta reportedly did loyalty work among Hungarians, employed by the Creel committee.
Cardinal Gibbons announced his acceptance of France's Legion of Honor in a letter to the French Ambassador in Washington. He spoke of love for the French people and the role of France in civilization and liberty, praising the alliance between nations and the French government’s esteem.
A Reno divorce case centers on Mrs Willett Brown alleging cross accusations, with court testimony detailing her husband’s alleged late-night outings and disputes over propriety and inherited traits. The proceedings reveal tension and regret from Brown’s perspective on his treatment of women.
Archbishop of Cologne issues pastoral letter warning of internal threats to the German state and urging Catholics to rally around the emperor. He calls for public prayers in all Protestant churches of Prussia as Germany faces peril and seeks to bolster courage and resistance against potential misfortune.
Capt Harrington age 24 in the Marine Corps died of pneumonia following influenza at West Florida. He commanded the Marine Guard on the Loo Cincinnati and was commissioned captain in 1917 after training at the Army and Navy Preparatory School. Survived by wife and infant daughter. Funeral with full military honors scheduled in Washington.
A Brussels neutral delegation travels to the front to review claims of devastation and destruction during the German retreat. Belgium’s Baron von der Lancken, Brussels governor, accompanies the commission in this early wartime report.
The District reports 858 new influenza cases yesterday though many Monday entries were misrouted to federal records, and 59 deaths in the 24 hour period ending 9 PM. Officials caution the rise is not steady but a hoped for downtrend as cases and mortality edge lower across regions.
Fragmented OCR notes recount casualties among the crew and prisoners in the Ticonderoga incident. The text mentions two hundred thirteen deaths, veterans, and mounting losses during September, with references to the Navy and transport of prisoners.
Second lieutenant Leonard Cox of Sewark City in the 305th Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism on September 2, 1918, at the Vesle River near Bazouches France. He led a patrol of ten men across the Vesle, breaking into a German post at Bagneux and reconquering a position previously held by the enemy.
The ship once known as the Camilis Rickmera was torpedoed 1,700 miles offshore. Only three officers and five crewmen survived, along with fourteen soldiers saved. The submarine shelled lifeboats, killing many who reached safety. Over half of the Ticonderoga casualties came from Obi. Officers lost were Lieut. Joseph W. Freeman of Wetumpka Alabama and Cleveland C. Frost of Berea Kentucky, among four teen privates saved.
Camp Meade Md Oct 22 Brig Gen William P Cole who recently returned from France where he served with the 351st artillery has been put in command of the 22nd artillery Brigade in training here The 211th engineers who have been in training at Camp Zachary Taylor Ky have arrived here to join the Lafayette division expected here tonight A courts martial has convicted Private James Richardson of the Remount station and sentenced him to fifteen years at hard labor on a charge of being absent without leave
The Right Rev Frederick Keating bishop of Northampton and Bishop Julian of Arras, visiting Catholic clergymen, attended a luncheon at the Belgian Legation honoring Cardinal Gibbons. They were guests at the Catholic University of America and were entertained by Mgr Bonzano. A luncheon by Mgr Thoman is set for this afternoon at St Patrick's Church with additional clergy from the District and nearby cities. Tomorrow they visit the British and French Legations and Friday plans include a trip to Mt Vernon.
In Fort Smith Arkansas on October 22 an ammonia tank exploded in a basement of a four story building causing a fire that gutted two structures. At least three people died and about a score were injured. Fire escape jumps and panicked escapes marked the scene as workers from the coffee company fled. Hospitalized victims numbered thirteen with others sent home. Authorities named Charles W. Houser and Tom Morrisey among those known to be in the building at the time.
In the House of Commons James Thomas MacNamara, financial secretary of the admiralty, said German destroyers and torpedo boats from Ostend and Zeebrugge had escaped to German port. He noted efforts to intercept them, but cited passage limits and Dutch waters as reasons for expected effectiveness of measures.
Two air corps student officers from the Marine corps were killed when their plane crashed during evolutions at Curtiss field this afternoon. The youths, Miar. Fla Oxt 22-Percy M Ger ing of Intrebureah Pa and M L Hope of Merebosen, were almost instantly killed as their aircraft plummeted to the ground. The accident ends lives of two young aviation officers.
San Salvador on October 22 ordered closure of the Guatemala Salvador frontier due to yellow fever prevalence in Guatemala. Travelers cannot enter Salvador through the border nor depart.
Senate finance committee amends the war revenue bill lowering some surtaxes and fixing uniform rates. Incomes from 5,000 to 6,000 taxed at 1 percent plus up to 2 percent on larger amounts. top rates reach 65 percent above 1,000,000. Small corporations protected. new installment plan details set with interest and refund window.
Chicago authorities announce the planned Chicago to New York aerial mail service will start about a month later than November due to a $10,000 fee for building a fear fee in Chicago that has not yet been raised. The project faces financial hurdles delaying the historic air route.
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