Turkey Hands Surrender Plan To British And French Envoys
Vienna and London dispatches report Serbia and allied powers negotiating terms as Turkish minister to Switzerland offers peace nearly amounting to surrender. U boats see negligible activity. British Admiralty regard it as part of Germanys peace offensive while Meuse battles persist across Verdun front.
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Weather Forecast For Week In Washington
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday issued by the weather bureau list likely rain in Mississippi and Missouri valleys Monday and Tuesday, rising temperatures Monday, cooler Tuesday, and generally below normal temperatures for the week across the region.
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Horrors Flats Admit Women to Evanston Club
Chicago Oct. 26. The Claridge Apartment club of Evanston, a top co operative bachelor housing group, opened its doors to women tenants. Forty three members have joined the war, most serving in France. Ensign Frederick Starr, former Cornell athlete, is noted among those gone. Six women moved in last night.
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Vast area lost to foe in three months fighting
Washington October 26 Gen Marele announced German forces have evacuated or been driven from thousands of square miles of Belgian and French territory since July 13. In the past week 400 square miles were freed and all coal fields in northern France reconquered except a five mile tract. Yank commanders return five American corps and division commanders are returning home for assignments in the United States. Major General Omar Bundy will command Camp Pike Arkansas Clarence R Edwards will head Camp Lee John E McMahon will command Camp Zachary Taylor George H Cameron will receive a new assignment Beaufort Buck awarded the DSC for bravery in action at which he was wounded General Duncan will not be returned to the United States as previously announced. The Meuse to Oise line remains a focus as American divisions hold and prepare further advance.
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Destruction at St Quentin and Dutch Refugees Reported
Paris reports German destruction at St Quentin with seized city records and factory looting after inhabitants fled in 1817. Amsterdam notes 2600 refugees, many elderly or babies dying from exposure. German plunder and a pistol-armed demand for a voucher are described. Solf claims relief efforts and protections for civilians amid evacuations.
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House backs wartime deferment plan report
The House adopted the committee report on a six billion dollar military deferment plan and sent it to the Senate where the president is in negotiations. The action comes as wartime measures proceed, with key figures and dates not clearly stated in the fragmented report.
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Teat Will Obey 14 Points in Reichstag Talks
Amsterdam reports Dr. Solf declares Germany will honor Wilson’s 14 points including Alsace Lor raine regulation. He says Germany accepts Wilson as basis of peace and will act with justice and fairness to fulfill the program in all directions. U S tonnage double and Mooney case reviewed by Supreme Court. El Verso Havana Cigar ad.
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Peace Popular at Any Price in Vienna Now
Paris dispatch reports Vienna and Budapest favor peace at any price amid speculation on Count Julius Andressy succeeding Baron Burian. Zurich says Austria-Hungary may capitulate and seek mercy from the Allies. Prague and Pressburg notes, Ruthenians seek Ukrainian state, and Berlin press debates Wilson note with mixed signals.
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High Express Rates to Come If Roads Dowest Split Profit
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved express rate increases to take effect unless an alternative revenue plan is arranged with the railroad administration. The commission proposed a larger share of transportation charges for the American Railway Express Company, prompting likely negotiations that could cut the proposed rise roughly in half. Until then the new rates will not take effect.
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Last Night's News in Brief From Across the Nation
The report notes the season's first snow in parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota. New York City Mayor Hylan appeals for laborers to help bury influenza victims. Oyster Bay quotes Col Roosevelt criticizing the president's appeal for electing Democratic congressmen as partisan before national service. Also, M H W Duty discusses gas service and chemical industry concerns as German fatalities from fumes highlight dangers despite masks.
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Plutocrat Riveter Carries Roll That Makes Pants Sag
Otto Harvis a Chicago shipyard riveter earns about 20 a day. His pants pockets once bulged with a roll of twenties. After emptying his pockets at a bank he found $500 missing and told Hegewisch police anyone returning the money may keep 100 as luck.
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Wounded U S Troops Return With Stirring Tales
Fifty five wounded men on leave from the war in France passed through Chicago to a government hospital where they will be remade. Veterans spoke of surviving the torpedoing of the Tuscania and of near misses on the battlefront at Chateau Thierry and the Marne. One said a grenade tore his helmet and left him with a bloody leg.
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Shipping Men Across to Be Speeded Up by Influenza Delays
Washington October 26 Army training camp commanders ordered to remove nonessential work from schedules so troops overseas proceed without delay. War department aims to accelerate the enlarged program and overcome influenza induced draft delays. October draft calls, held up by the epidemic, are resuming with a target of 230,000 soldiers per month overseas.
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Influenza Epidemic Hits Mexico City and Nation
Spanish influenza is epidemic across most of Mexico with 60,000 cases reported in Mexico City but a low death rate. The outbreak threatens the oil industry as it spreads to Tamaulipas and coastal states.
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Chicago influenza on decline despite theatre ban
Health Commissioner Robertson called the influenza situation distinctly encouraging as reports show a disease decrease in Chicago. He said the ban on theatres and other amusements will stay in place until the daily death toll falls below 100.
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Paper Delivery Notice With Phone Contact
This notice states that if a delivery error or other cause prevents delivery by 6 o clock, residents should phone 3830 and a copy will be sent. Calls must be made before 6:00 pm to arrange the paper delivery.
Giant four day fight drains German ranks in Meuse push
Paris dispatch reports heavy fighting from Valenciennes to the Meuse with Allied gains despite German resistance. In four days German losses include about 80,000 prisoners and 200 guns while Allied advances extend across an eight mile front. Turbulent operations by Irish third and fourth armies near Mons Lissonne and Chateau Porcien push lines forward despite swampy terrain.
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German Press Flays Wilson Note as Betrayal of Stand
Copenhagen October 26 German newspapers condemn President Wilson’s latest note calling it a shift from his prior stance and a concession to allied demands. Berlin papers say Wilson seeks a peace at Germany’s mercy, while socialists doubt internal reform will ease surrender terms and warn disarmament would not render a great nation defenseless.
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