German Leader Flags Peace Terms at Critical Juncture
Copenhagen and London dispatches report Chancellor Max of Germany urging restraint in Reichstag as peace talks with Washington reach a pivotal moment. He warned against a peace of violence, advocated military readiness, and emphasized national self determination within Wilson's framework, while officials discussed parliamentary reforms and Alsace Lorraine changes.
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Germany
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Alsace-Lorraine
Wilsons plan for enemy surrender bold and clear
The Associated Press reports President Wilson will not yield to Germany. He seeks German evacuation of occupied territory on terms defined by Allied military leaders, with an armistice and guarantees before any peace. The program aims for centralized surrender backed by Allied military strength, guided by Versailles council decisions.
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Belgium
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Legation
Mid-European Small Nations' Union Conference Opens
In Independence Hall Philadelphia a conference began to organize a mid European union of small nations and craft a declaration of independence from German and Austrian rule. Delegates representing about 15 million people attended led by Thomas Masaryk and Herbert Miller with Jugo Slavs Bohemians and Poles also present. Masaryk announced red and white colors for the new Czecho Slovak flag. A resolution backed the U S government’s stance on the German peace note.
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Cotton Price Fixing May Be Resorted to if Other Plan Fails
Washington Oct 23 Members of the war industries board believe using lower grades of cotton in government and commercial products might solve the cotton problem without price fixing. If the stabilization plan fails the committee would not hesitate to adopt price fixing.
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Railroad workers may hold city offices under new ruling
Washington Oct 23 Director General McAdoo announced a modification of the bidding order for railroad employees or officers from holding office or participating in politics. The change allows them to hold municipal offices and act as delegates but not as convention chairmen, urged by four railroad brotherhoods after the discovery that many communities consist largely of railroad men who must elect local officials. Harvester Mild Havana 10c cigar advertisements.
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War Industries Board Warns Newspapers on Subscriptions
The War Industries Board issues a Washington notice urging dailies to cut page size and charge full subscription prices to save white paper. It forbids merging with other papers for premiums and declares discounts illegal. Citizens are urged to shun disloyal practices during the war period.
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Washington
Winter Hammering Likely on Western Front Says Reports
American forces north of Verdun expect a hard winter, with Germany unable to rest supplies. Despite weather, attacks will continue across most of the front, leveraging German material shortages and Pershing’s troops strong positions. Counterattacks persist as German defenses cling to front lines near Verdun.
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Stop Charging Bread Butter With Meals Warned
Washington DC food administration warns chain restaurant owners to stop charging five cents for bread and butter served with meals until the matter is fully investigated. The notice appears amid other ads and household delivery instructions.
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Bois de Foret Cleaned Up by Yank Fighters
American forces cleared Bois de Foret west of Brieulles near Verdun after a weeklong fight in the Meuse Argonne offensive. They took 75 prisoners, including several officers, and overran the wood despite stubborn German resistance, shaping northern German positions.
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Meuse-Argonne
Tax Allowance Plan for Corporation Holdings Outlined
Washington Oct 23 The senate finance committee proposed a tax allowance for corporation property whose actual value exceeds stock par value. The war excess profits revision adopts a rule that invested capital uses actual cash value of property as paid in surplus if the value beyond face value is demonstrated to the treasury department.
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Entente Advices and Wilson's Stance Kept Secret
London reports quote broad press view that the speech by Prince Maximilian brings vague talk only. Washington awaits decisive word on Germany’s note as White House officials indicate no armistice before evacuation. Officials note any reply will be guided by the allied war council in France and kept confidential pending further exchanges.
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