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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1918

Page

5

Armistice demands shape Allied reply to Wilson

The article reports on Allied leaders debating a German armistice and peace terms. It notes European confidence in a united stance with the United States, stressing only total capitulation may satisfy German authorities and predicting how the Entente will frame its future reply to President Wilson.

Europe Wilson Germany United States Assiss Garmain Paris Universal Fach Alliad Wilson Tha Entente Great Britain France Wilaan

Verdun Front and Allied Advances Reported by War Office

Allied and German forces clash across the Verdun region and along the Meuse with American patrols probing German lines north of Verdun while British and French troops report advances across the Sambre canal and Valenciennes area. Bomber activity and counterattacks continue as night operations and moonlight air raids support front-line actions.

Verdun Rand Pre Bora de Barricourt Borg de Folie Bertin Oer London Meuse London Mer Valenciennes Ecaillon River Neuville Salesches Beau- Alguins Sambreet-Oisne Canal Scheeldt Raismes Forest Thiers Haute Rive Thun Sambre Canal Paris Ogt We “Ateak Grand Ver War Office V Montcornet Fproch Mizy-le-Comate Serre Meagrecourt

Americans Urged to Occupy Alsace Lorraine Pending Unification

Special cable from London Times reprinted urges that the American army govern Alsace Lorraine with an American governor general if needed until France is unified. It argues German withdrawal should be supervised or forced, not merely hoped, and that allied troops should march through chief cities to demonstrate peace terms and the collapse of militarism. Also brief item notes funeral services for Mrs. Estelle Washington in Oxon Hill, Md.

London Times Washington Post The Public Ledger Oo London Chalmers Roberts Worlds Work the Times Aljsace-Lorraine France Meuse Rhine Wyetteville Estelle Washington Charles Washington Gron Hill Oxon Hill

Flu Deaths Decline but Caution Remains in District

Dr. W C Fowler warns against any relaxation as flu deaths reach 25 locally and 305 new cases are reported in 24 hours. Officials note earlier decline, consider reopening public spaces late next week only if conditions continue to improve, while army reports show 2772 new influenza cases and 16174 deaths nationwide.

District Health Office W C Fowler Fowter Rt ‘Ble Public Health Service

Funeral of Miss Hardesty Victim of Influenza Today

Funeral services for Miss Eustaca Boyle Hardesty twenty years old who died Tuesday at her parents Forest home near Rockville Maryland from influenza will be held at noon today. Miss Hardesty active in National Capital war work especially Red Cross and a Georgetown convent graduate. Her brother Lee Hardesty in training at Camp Zachary Taylor Longville Kentucky. Pallbearers named May A J Holton Sergt George Baudeus F Edward Oakford Lieut Thomas Pierce Ensign led Green Archie McLachan.

Eustaca Boyle Hardesty Dalgnter Frederika Hardesty Forest Rockville Pneumoni Hardesty National Red Cross Georgetown Washington Lee Hardesty Camp Zachary Tavior T Longville Connecticut Avenue J Holton George Baudeus F Edward Oakford Thomas Pierce Ensign Led Green Archie McLachan

Benjamin F. Mays Dies on Eve of Army Enlistment

Benjamin F. Mays of this city died yesterday morning of pneumonia at the Marine Corps base hospital in Quantico after influenza. He had six years earlier joined with Colin H. Livingstone to work with the Boy Scouts of America and held roles in the American National Bank Washington and Old Dominion Railway among other duties. He belonged to Phi Kappa Psi and Washington Centennial Lodge No 14 Masons and was financial secretary of Fourth Presbyterian Church. Funeral will be in Edgefield, South Carolina, where his father and sisters reside. His brothers Calhoun A. Mays in the Aviation corps and Samuel B. Mays Jr. in artillery already serve, with another brother Arthur en route to join the army.

Benjamin F Mays Marine Corps Quantico Mays Fdgefield Colin H Livingstone Boy Scouts of America American National Bank Washington and Old Dominion Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Washingto Centennial Lodge Fourth Presbyterian Church Edgeald Algtera Maye Calhoun A. Mays Samuel B Mugh Arthur Texas

Novelist Mrs Atherton Visits Wounded Soldiers

American novelist Mrs Gertrude Atherton and president of Le Bien Etre du Biesse returns from a Western Front hospital tour. She notes that the worst misfortune for the average doughboy is being wounded and put out of action.

Gertrude Atherton le Bien Etre du Biesse United States

Twelve foundation stones laid for Hebrew University

Correspondence from Palestine reports the laying of twelve foundation stones for the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. General Allenby and representatives of French and Italian detachments attended. The stones symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel and mark the Mount of Olives site facing Jerusalem and the Moab hills.

Palestine Associated Press Hebrew University At Jerusalem Iren Allenby Israel Mount of Olives Moab

Months for Killing Swiss Officer

Berne reports Germany expresses regret for an airman attack on a Swiss balloon at the frontier on October 8 that killed Swiss Lieutenant Ruby. The guilty pilot, a non commissioned officer, is condemned to three months in prison.

Berne Switzerland Leutenant Ruby

Grain and Live Stock Prices Across Markets

Baltimore and Chicago price lists for butter creamery dairy products grain and live stock. Includes wheat corn oats rye barley hogs cattle sheep and veal values with regional notes for Western Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia Ohio and the Eastern Shore. Prices cover futures and current bids with standard and nearby grades among multiple markets.

Baltimore Ilb Pennsyania Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Southern North Carolina Express Chicago

Cotton market roundup with regional price figures

A terse cotton market note lists prices by region including New York 49, Middling Norfolk 2900 and Savannah 2978 with brief numeric standings.

New York Norfolk Savannah

Nose clogged from cold may lead to spanish influenza

In one minute your clogged nou trila will open, the air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No more hawking snuffling blowing headache dryness. No struggling for breath at night, your cold or catarrh will be done. Get Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist now. Apply a little and relief comes instantly.

Ely

German peace drive exposed as trick to keep war power

The German government seeks to win Wilson’s favor at the peace table while preserving its war machine. Washington has rejected a blank armistice and insists any pause must limit German military strength. London and Paris share the concern, fearing Berlin’s aim is to split the Allies and push a negotiated peace that absolves German crimes.

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Newfoundland Premier Urges Caution by Allies

Premier Lingh of Newfoundland, fresh from the imperial conference in London, urges allied caution as discussions continue. He arrived at St. Jonas and indicated careful, unified action is needed amid ongoing negotiations.

Newfoundland

Allies urged cautious stance on German terms in peace

The speaker urged the Allies to demand terms that would ensure they obtain their just possessions under the peace treaty, warning against premature or overly lenient concessions. The aim is to secure strong terms that back the Allies’ rightful arms and objectives in postwar settlement.

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