Italy and Austria-Hungary Armistice Talks Progress
London reports progress toward an armistice as negotiations continue between Italian and Austro-Hungarian commanders. Paris cites a Budapest dispatch on possible Venetian evacuations. Rome notes victorious Italian advances. many prisoners freed. front lines shifting beyond identification. Austria's internal crisis deepens with republic proclamation and political turmoil in Budapest.
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Associated Press
London
Paris
Drax
Venetia
Budapest
Washington, C
Navi
Rome
Austria
Brenta
Adriatic
Haig
Valenciennes
Meuse
Austria-Hungary
Michael Karolyi
Archduke Joseph
Charles
Vienna
Tisza
Turkey
Germany
William
Italian Front Breaks as Austrians Collapse on Monte Grappa
Italian forces push the Austrians from Monte Grappa front collapsing enemy lines and advancing into the Brenta valley and Piave area. British and American actions push toward Valenciennes and Sacile as Entente troops report gains and large prisoner numbers.
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Rome
Monte Grappa
Italy
War Office
Quero
Konteresca
Piare
Brenta
Bassano
Passo di St. Baldo
Piave
Beiluno
London
Grappa
Cle
Tenth Army
Livenza
Brugiera
Oderzo
Portogruaro
Third
Fourth Army
Bert of Caven
Ion
Oise-Aisne
Paris
Oise
Guise
Aisne
St. Pergeux
Chateau-Porsien
St. Fergeux
Brieulles
Washington, D
Meuse
Wester
War Chest Plan Details How Funds Are Spent
The Webster County Patriots' Fund series explains the allocation of each $100 contributed for war services. The article notes how managers direct funds and how conscientious objectors are served, with a third installment promised soon.
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Mack Hurlbut
Fort Dodge
Webster County
Isolation of Germany signals war’s end in victory drama
London reports a widespread view that Germany must bow to allied terms as desertions and surrender of allies isolate Berlin. Turks may aid mine clearance at the Dardanelles. fear remains of remaining German forces. Possibilities include rescue of Romania and fall of Bolshevik tyranny in Russia.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Turkey
Dardanelles
Constantinople
Dar sibNitz
Roumania
Russia
Brooklyn Motormen Strike Fails to Halt Subways
On November 1 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers strike to reinstate 29 discharged motormen of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit company did not disrupt service. About 20 percent of the 600 motormen on subway and elevated lines reported for duty, while BRt officials said reserves could cover all strikers.
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Associated Press
New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
War Labor Board
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
John J. Dempser
Prague renames Graben street to honor Wilson
Prague reports the Graben, Prague’s premier business street, renamed Wilson Street in tribute to President Wilson. A Berlin Tageblatt dispatch notes the change as part of commemorations tied to Wilson’s support for self-determination. Monuments to Wilson are planned in Rome zones including Trent and Trieste for his role in advancing national self rule.
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Big Business
Prague
Wilson
Amsterdam
Tagebiat
Berlin
Graben
Rome
Trent
Trieste
Service League for County Meets Tomorrow
Cedar Falls reports the Black Hawk county service league will hold a meeting in the Waterloo courthouse at 1 p.m. to plan the united war work drive. About 400 to 800 men are expected, with a large volunteer force in Macy Campbell’s county office preparing subscription books and materials for the drive.
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Cedar Falls
Black Hawk
Armistice Terms Narrowed To Military Demands
Allied representatives at the supreme war council began talks just after noon in Versailles with discussions focusing on military requirements. Turkish premier Izzet Pasha said terms would be lighter than Bulgaria’s demands and no occupation of Constantinople or Turkish territory. Belgian and Japanese delegates joined the deliberations on Germany, while Serbians and Greeks attended due to Austrian matters. Alsace Lorraine delegates in Berne urged France, not the German Confederation, as the rightful ruler, signaling dissatisfaction with German reforms.
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Associated Press
Versailles
Supreme War Council
Amsterdam
Izzet Pasha
Constantinople
Tasviri Efkiar
Bulgaria
Paris
Germany
Wilson
Belgium
Diaz
Matin
Washington, D. C
Switzerland
Berne
Alsace Lorraine
France
Washington
Cable De-I
Alisace-Lorraine
Fourth Liberty Loan Oversubscribed by Over Eight Hundred Sixty Six Million
Treasury reports show total subscriptions of 6 866 416 360 for the fourth Liberty Loan. All federal reserve districts exceeded their quotas with Boston at 126 percent and Richmond 123 percent leading. Chicago subscription reached 9559 529 250 on a 870 000 000 quota. St Louis 295 117 900 on 260 000 000 quota. Soldiers subscribed 273 000 000 and navy 43 500 000.
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Washington
D. C
Liberty
Treasury
SII
Federal Reserve
Boston
Richmond
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Atlanta
Ballas
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
San Francisco
Bloodshed in Russia Surpasses Czars Brutality
AP dispatch reports Moscow and Omash government actions spurring unrest in northern Russia under Tschaikovsky. London debates fate of British subjects as Lord Cecil condemns mass arrests, executions, and brigandage, urging evacuation and future justice.
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Associated Press
Archangel
Omsk
Russia
Nicholas Tschaikovsky
Omash
London
House of ‘Commons
Robert Cecil
Exiled Belgians Return Home as Invaders Retire
Exiled Belgians begin returning to their liberated towns as peasant carts and vehicles move goods along roads near the old battle line. Men head north and east to join the Belgian army after hiding during German occupation. Families report no severe privation and attribute stability to the American food commission.
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Associated Press
Fran
Pe Ochs
Belgium
Celars
Jani
American Food Commission
Germans Move Civilians and Cattle Ahead of Retreat
An Associated Press report from France dated November 1 describes German forces evacuating civilians and stock as they retreat. A captured document shows orders to identify men capable of bearing arms and seize cattle and horses, with civilians moved to concentration camps near headquarters towns and cattle sent to slaughterhouses.
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Associated Press
Rance
Loreader
Hungarian ex premier Tisza shot dead by soldier in Basel
Count Tisza a former Hungarian premier was killed by a revolver shot while walking with his family in Basel. A woman in the group was wounded. Tisza had long been a center of Hungarian politics and was linked to war blame for Archduke Ferdinand's assassination. He served as premier from 1903 to 1905 and 1913 to 1917.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Count Tisza
Budapest
Basel
Tisza
Berein
Archduke Ferdinand
Hungary
Austria
Hungarians Take Control in Budapest Broadcast
Reports from Vienna and Berlin say the Hungarian National Council has seized government in Budapest. Archduke Joseph left the city as Emperor Charles ordered restraint. Prague notes an orderly creation of a Czech Slovak state with new rail and telegraph officials.
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Copenhagen
Budapest
Hungarian National Council
Michael Karolyi
Hungarian Independent Party
Berlin
London
Joseph
Zurich
Charles
Vienna
Basel
Switzerland
Prague
Germany
Sion
Czechish Socialist Republic
Austria
Germans fortify Metz area as retreat discussions mount
Reports from Verdun area indicate German forces aim to withdraw gradually while bolstering Metz and surrounding defenses. Deserters and prisoners confirm buildup of artillery and guns east of Metz as German command transfers materiel to interior regions.
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Verdun
Meuse
Metz
Hetz -Maeh
St. Quentin
Vosges
Germets
Danish Cable Headlines on Germany and Delbrueck
Copenhagen reports on November 1 that Emperor William’s abdication is debated as war cabinet discussions note Delbrueck leaving for the front on a mission for Chancellor Maximilian. The Berlin issue hints at an abdication document to be presented. In Alabama floods the Warrior Tombigbee Coosa and Alabama rivers threaten crops timber and property with losses estimated up to 4 million dollars.
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Copenhagen
William
Bertin
Montgomery
Ala
Tombigbee
Coosa
Alabama
Paper delivery notice requests phone verification
The notice states delivery may be missed due to carrier error and urges recipients to call 3330 to arrange a copy of the paper. Calls should be made before 8 30 p.m to ensure delivery.
Indictments Expected Over Aircraft Production Scandal
A five month inquiry led by Charles B. Hughes and Attorney General Gregory found defective organization and mismanagement in aircraft production. Three officers face possible criminal action for dealings with financially interested firms. one officer faces court martial for sharing confidential war information. Improvements credited to Ryan and Potter. Bristol fighter and standard J-1 abandoned with large potential savings. Details continue on page 4.
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Washington, D. C
Charles’ B. Hughes
Gregory
Wilson
Hughes
Congress
Signal Corps
Army
J. G. Vincent
Packard Motor Car Company
Aircraft
Production Bureau
Geo. W. Mixter
Curtiss Airplane ‘and Motor Corporation
Aircraft Bureau
Samuel B. Vrooman, Jr
Propeller Himber
Aircraft Production Board
Ryan
Potter
John D. Ryan
William G. Potter
Mr. Hughes
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Liberty Loan
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Food Administration
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Walnut
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Neve
State Council
Fiume
Herhingske Tidende
Buchanan Optical
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