President Wilson presses for armistice terms with Germany
The President outlines conditions for an armistice that preserves Allied enforcement power and demands German demobilization. He states the United States will not negotiate with the German autocracy but only with true German representatives. He urges Germans to dissolve the Hohenzollern regime and place control in the hands of the people to avoid continued war.
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United States
Germany
William
Foch
Wilson
Hohenzollern
Independent Austria and the new German alignments
The article assesses Austria’s bid for independence amid pressures from Hungary and a collapsing German empire. It argues Austria risks becoming a German vassal, faces moral questions about self-determination, and speculates on Prussia’s reaction and potential Habsburg leadership in a reorganized German federation.
Pie Crust Rights Spark Satirical Food Debate
A humorous, dated piece argues against any ban on pie crusts, claiming Americans insist on crust as a constitutional right. It mocks secrecy and promotes open-face pie in a playful voice, citing Mayflower traditions and enduring culinary rights.
Uncovering the Pis Question and Public Evasion
The passage questions why a crustless pie is used and whether it will be cheaper or a scheme to overcharge the public. It hints at evasion, mystery, and duplicity surrounding the subject, raising concern among patriots about a toothsome national comfort.
Denmark Eyes Plea for 1864 Treaty Change
A European power shift emerges as Denmark contemplates enforcing the 1864 plebiscite clause and aligning with the Allies amid German struggles. The piece contrasts past invasions of Schleswig and Holstein with current diplomacy, warning of potential overreach by Germany and urging caution from Washington.
Relief Ship Delivers Food to Starving Archangel District
Red Cross mission in northern Russia reports delivery of food medicines and supplies to starving populations in Archangel district. The Russian mission plans to extend relief to other famine affected areas as communications enable.
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Archangel
Archangel Datrict
Red Cross
Russia
Rumor Control In Roumanian Royal Family Questioned
The article exposes no truth to rumors of a royal romance involving the Crown Prince of Roumania and Cecilis Lambrino. It cites official Romanian sources and European letters claiming the tale, spread from Berlin, is a fabrication. It notes Queen Marie and the prince opposing German influence and counters claims of exile or marriage, while recounting unrelated aristocratic anecdotes and wartime context.
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Cecilis Lambrino
Europe
Berlin
Holland
Scandinavia
Switzerland
Queen Marie
Marie
Roeumenia
Nicholas
Senate in session Today to review war revenue provisions
Senate meets at noon as Congress advances the war revenue bill. Finance committee revisits corporation property allowances amid higher travel costs. A $600 billion deficiency bill is slated for quick passage, while the shipping board’s extra $120 million for ships is not included. War Department asks for higher army officer travel allowances due to rising fares.
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Finance Committee
Shipping Board
War Department
Army
Gift to British Red Cross fuels empire wide drive
Great Britain's Red Cross campaign starts today with a donation of 2,885,0600 from the American Red Cross. Sir Robert Hugson receives the check from Lieut. Col. William Endicott as Henry P. Davison’s cable message expresses American gratitude to the British Red Cross and the Order of St. John. The scene unfolds at a St James Club dinner with notable attendees.
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Empire
American Red Cross
Washington
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British Red Cross
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Col. Endicott
St James Club
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Order of St. John
Robert Hudson
Duke of
Foreign trade hits new high in September
Department of Commerce reports September records with imports at 262 million dollars and exports at 550 million. Nine months to September show imports at 2.3226 billion and exports at 4.561 billion, with gold and silver movements detailed for the period.
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Department of Commerce
Huge Army Motor Contracts Set By War Department
The War Department awarded motor equipment contracts to supply the new motor transport corps. Totaling about 140 million dollars, the deals cover 1,500 trucks 40,885 buses 3,730 trailers 15,990 bicycles 3,999 delivery cars 9,000 five passenger cars 300 winter cars 60 limousines 25 percent motorcycles and 13,500 four wheel drive units with deliveries starting immediately and continuing over several months.
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Motor Transport Corps
War Department
Auc
Lieut Winslow Wins Prisoner in Germany War Camp
Taeul Alan F L Winslow the first American aviator with the American expeditionary forces to bring down an enemy plane is reported by the American Red Cross as a prisoner of war in Camp Lazarett Germany His father W H Winslow a Cileags manufacturer had been told he was at Trier and that his left arm had been amputated after injuries He was reported missing in action July 31 after a flight northeast of Pere en Tardenois
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Red Cross
Camp Lazarett
Germany
W. H. Winslow
Paris
Trier
Pere En Tardenois
Condensed Train Timetable From Washington to Principal Cities
Washington Post offers a condensed schedule of trains leaving Washington for major cities. It lists times to cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Key West Louisville Memphis New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Saint Louis with multiple daily departures and noted connections to Chicago. Changes occur as railroads update timetables.
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Indianapolis
St. Lows
Key West
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Louisville
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Memphis
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P. R. BR
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ami
ST. Vwouis
P .R
Army Orders Short list of officer transfers and resignations
Army orders announce transfers for Capt A F Gotthold Camp Upton and others to Cambridge Fort Humphreys Fort Douglas Charlotte N Y Chicago Jacksonville and Camp Sherman. Lt M Davison and Lt N Nicholson noted. Ltn G Graham relieved from Fifth Infantry. Lt Lands resignation accepted. Leave for Cant B Dowd extended by days due to illness.
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CG. A. Williams
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G Retter
Fort Douglas
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Charlotte
H .S. Reed
Chicago
I. Hunt
J. J. Ingliesby
Jacksonville
Fla
H. O Cowing
Camp Sherman
Med
Graham
Fifth Infantry
B. & Dowd
U S Teachers Agency Forms to Ease Teacher Shortage
President Wilson authorized creation of a school board service section within the U S Bureau of Education to match colleges and schools with teachers and supervisors. The free registration aims to connect school officials with qualified instructors amid a 30 000 person shortage caused by military and industrial mobilization.
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United States Bureau of Education
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Bureau of Education
FIRST FABRICATED STEEL SHIP AGAWAN COMPLETED AT PORT NEWARK
America unveils the 6500 dead weight ton Agawan fabricated steel ship by Submarine Boat Corporation at Port Newark New Jersey. Chairman Hurley announced the completion as an experimental craft built in 30 days with parts from 50 plants and 200 foundries. The firm had contracts for 150 duplicates and expected delivery of two to three ships weekly.
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Submarine Boat Corporation
Port Newark
N. J
Hurley
Shipping Board
Lhe Agawan
Sugar allowance rules for ships announced
The food administration says steamships may not exceed U S sugar allowances for bunker purchases. Each ship gets 3 ounces per person per day for crew and passengers, regardless of procurement location. Passengers receive the same per diem as hotel guests, and 2 pounds of sugar per 90 meals served.
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The
Food Administration
War Trade Board
Transit Restrictions Ended Permit Movement by Any Line
The railroad administration announces a new rule allowing manufactured goods to move from a transit point by any line, no matter the line that housed the unfinished product. Applies to grain flour and many steel and metal products. prior private transit privileges constrained outbound moves to the same line that handled the raw product.
New Quarters Marked Dead by Hidden Air Holes
The Treasury secret service reports quarters with minute air holes slipping past mint inspection. A slight imperfection makes a coin appear genuine yet behave like dead money when passed off. In several cases, the public returned a suspect coin and the mint reclaimed the genuine quarter.
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Treasury Secret Service
70000 Miners Vote to Work Sunday in Pennsylvania
About 70,000 miners in central Pennsylvania voted to work on Sunday to counter a drop in coal output caused by the influenza epidemic. Fuel Administrator Garfield said the decision followed an appeal from the district production manager who warned of a serious shortage due to influenza spread in the area.
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Pennsylvania
Garfield
Dynasties and Democracy Face War and Peace in Washington
Washington whispers quote Greek MP Christos Vassilakakis calling for extermination of five historic dynasties Bourbons Habsburgs Romanoffs Hohenzollerns as a path to lasting European peace. Other notes report Danish grain and butter prices postwar, Fairbanks fundraising and a film series to boost soldier morale in France.
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