Peace Notes Stir Mixed Reactions As War Outlook Shifts
Oct 7 dispatches from London Washington and Berlin report mixed responses to German peace overtures. Hitchcock calls any halt to hostilities abhorrent while urging negotiations only with true German representatives. Reports also note Bulgaria to quit territory within a month and the sultan to open parliament in Constantinople October 10.
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Women Protest at Capitol as Senate Fails Suffrage Bill
Four women from the Women’s Party staged a demonstration on the Capitol steps protesting the Senate’s failure to approve the federal suffrage amendment. They refused to disperse, were arrested, had their banners taken, and were later released.
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Serb princes made general in Macedonian campaign
Corfu Oct. 6 Prince Alexander of Serbia has been promoted to general by King Peter for his victories in the Macedonian offensive.
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Keep on Fighting Pleads Roosevelt in War Message
Theodore Roosevelt, speaking from a train, urged perseverance in the war. He said Americans should win through arms and caution at home, rejecting any peace dictated by Germany, and stressing that talks should involve America and its allies. He warned against any German word that would end the conflict without decisive victory.
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Fourth Liberty Loan Drive Faces Heavy Hurdle
Secretary McAdoo urged perseverance as the fourth liberty loan campaign entered its second week. Subscriptions must average 416 million daily to reach 6.0 billion by October 19. Cleveland and San Francisco surpassed 100 million each. Chicago reported 80 million for the drive.
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St Etienne In U S Men Drive German Front Back
American troops in Champagne regained St Etienne and pressed west, forcing a 25 mile German withdrawal as two famed US divisions led the assault. Bulgarian Eleventh Division Surrenders to Allies in Macedonia with war material, while Greeks planned invasion toward Rhodope and Nesles river. Indictments filed in New York over Sherman antitrust and Wilson laws against Sumatra Tobacco and related firms.
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4900 Owens Summoned to Military Duty
Des Moines reports a Washington draft call for 3900 white men to entrain October 21 with 2500 to Camp McClelland Anniston and 1400 to Fort Leavenworth. Illinois requests 24006 white men to entrain during the five day period beginning October 21. War Trade Board opens shipments to Russia.
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Paper delivery notice with contact details
If the paper is not delivered by 6 aelock contact the office at phone 3330. A copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 PM.
Influenza Spreads in Cedar Falls and E C Bowen Dies
Cedar Falls reports show influenza epidemic advancing with several new cases. Earl O Bowen, 50, of John Callaghan farm died after a weeklong illness. Widow, mother, and three children survive. Bowen to be buried in Janesville. Also note anti trust suits delayed due to war as Supreme Court to hear motions next term.
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Laon Ablaze as German Push Recedes in War News
Paris reports Laon set afire by German forces with villages burning across the front. Allies press toward the Arnes and Aisne areas as German plans to strike near the French frontier face increasing resistance. Nogent l Abbesse Beine and Suippe valley towns burn as Mangin forces push east of the Chemin des Dames.
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Towa Boys Overseas in 88th Division Not Yet in Battle Line
Washington reports that the 88th division comprising North Dakota Minnesota Iowa and western Illinois troops has not yet seen action in France and its permanent commander is unnamed. The 33rd division Illinois national guard was reported near Verdun on September 14.
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Every Grocer Will Be Asked This Week to Aid in Food Saving
Washington Oct 7 every retail grocer in the United States will be asked this week to sign a pledge to conform to the rules and regulations of the food administration and to cooperate in the enormous food saving program necessary if America is to fulfill its obligation to its associates in the war and to European neutrals
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Gen Charles A Poyen Dies In influenza Ward
Washington Oct 7 Brig Gen Charles A Doren commandant of the Marine Corps training camp at Quantico Va died last night of influenza Gen Doren had returned from France some months ago War Size Diamond Joe 5c Cigar.
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Germany’s New Peace Move Sparks Mixed Reactions
Washington dispatches note German peace proposals differ from Vienna in tone but not substance. U S officials expect final decision after Swiss legation notes arrive. London papers view the overture as risky and not a concession, urging unconditional surrender and swift evacuation of occupied territories. Vienna press hopeful that Wilson will seize the moment while British and American editors warn the plan may be a stall. The defense of liberty loan proceeds faces steady support as the nation weighs terms with grave caution.
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